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This compilation features 3 co-op shoot 'em ups, and they're all quite good.

Taito Milestones 2 Co-op Review: 10 Fresh Taito Classics on Switch

The first Taito Milestones collection bundled 10 classic Taito arcade games in a low-frills package. One year later, Taito and ININ Games have returned with Taito Milestones 2. This installment once again bundles 10 Taito classics into one compilation, but the games lineup is slightly more modern and exciting this time around. We’re talking a...

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The upcoming compilation promises 3 co-op shoot 'em ups and more!

Taito Milestones 2 Will Bring 10 Classic Arcade Games to Switch in August

Last year, ININ released Taito Milestones, an exclusive collection of 10 classic arcades, for Nintendo Switch. The low-frills presentation and mundane selection of games resulted in a fairly niche product. Perhaps the developer took feedback into account, for Taito Milestones 2 sounds more exciting. Of the ten games coming in the new comp...

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Now with 5 total versions of G-Darius and lots of extras!

G-Darius HD Gets a Gigantic Free Update, Adds 3 New Versions of the Game

Last year, ININ released G-Darius HD, an enhanced version of Taito's arcade classic shoot 'em up. In our co-op review, we praised the game's gameplay but felt that it could have used more additional modes for the $30 price tag. Well, our wishes were answered in a big way via the recent Version 2 update. Developer M2 has added a whopping three additional variations of G-Darius, including the robust PSOne version of the game. Now that's how I like my fish-flavored sci-fi shooters!

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Play more than 40 Taito classics on a mini arcade cabinet or TV!

Taito Egret II Mini Arcade Western Release Coming From United Games Entertainment

We've been excited for the Taito Egret II Mini arcade cabinet since it was announced last year. The cabinet will include 40 classic arcade games from Taito, with several cool accessories adding to the arcade experience. Until now, the Egret II was only announced for the Japanese market. Now, United Games Entertainment (parent company of ININ and Strictly Limited) has revealed that it will distribute the Egret II Mini in the West in 2022!

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Team up to thwart robotic fish in this upgraded shmup classic.

G-Darius HD Co-Op Review

Taito’s Darius series of shoot ‘em ups has spanned generations, beginning as a 2D arcade game and eventually evolving into the 2.5D extravaganza Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX . One installment that hasn’t always gotten enough love is G-Darius, the 1997 entry that marked the series’ transition to 3D graphics while maintai...

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Team up with friends to fry fish in this stellar shmup.

Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ Co-op Review

Taito’s Darius series has always stood out from other shoot ‘em ups thanks to its unique sea life-themed enemy ships and memorable Zuntata soundtracks. A few years back, Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours arrived on PlayStation and Steam, impressing fans with its 4-player co-op and ample gameplay modes. Now, the arcade follow-up Dariusburs...

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The largest Darius game ever has arrived on PlayStation and Switch.

DARIUSBURST: Another Chronicle EX+ is Bursting With Co-op Shmup Action

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is a shoot 'em up that really wowed genre fans back in 2016, especially the phenomenal Steam version. Five years later, Taito and publishers United Games and ININ have just unleashed an upgraded version of the game: DARIUSBURST: Another Chronicle EX . This version adds new content and fully supports 4-player local co-op in all modes.

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12 total co-op classics will make this a compelling miniature arcade cabinet.

Taito Egret II Mini Arcade Full Lineup Revealed, Includes Darius Gaiden and Ninja Kids

Not long after we published our first story about Taito's upcoming miniature arcade cabinet, the Egret II Mini, Taito has now announced the final assortment of games that will be included on the unit. The final announcement adds two more co-op classics: Darius Gaiden and The Ninja Kids, bringing the total number of built-in co-op games for the Egret II Mini up to 12.

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