Generally, when it's time for a Video Edition of Co-Op Classics, we feature games we've previously covered. As the collection grows, however, we can branch off into other games that haven't been given much coverage on their own. Today, we revisit two entries from classic co-op franchises: the deep space R-Type shmups and the swords and sorcery Golden Axe brawlers.

I've always had a love/hate relationship with shoot-em-ups (otherwise known as shmups). R-Type is one of the oldest series of shooters, and it has everything I love (and hate) in spades.

This week's Xbox Live deal of the Week is the two player co-op R-Type Dimensions.  The game was released earlier this year to a sticker shocking price of 1200.  The deal cuts 33% off the price bringing it to a much more realistic 800 or $10.  

After a myriad of casual friendly arcade releases like Mahjong and Interpol, Microsoft is finally launching a hardcore gamers title in R-Type Dimensions for the Xbox Live Arcade.