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News Konami's Seminal Shooter Gradius Blasts Off On Switch Today

Shoot the core!

Alongside the likes of Space Invaders and R-Type, Konami's Gradius is considered to be one of the most influential shmups of all time. Released in arcades in 1985, it introduced the world to the notion of the 'weapon bar', a feature which allowed players to tactically upgrade their Vic Viper ship. Gradius has since inspired multiple...

• Thu 9th Jul 2020
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News Konami's Cowboy Classic Sunset Riders Is Galloping To Switch This Week

Update: We've got a release date!

Update: We now have a solid release date, for Japan at least: June 11th. That's tomorrow, you guys! Bury with me my money, indeed. Original Story [Thu 19th Mar, 2020 12:15 GMT]: Fans of six-shooters and saddlebags will be pleased to learn that Konami's seminal arcade shooter Sunset Riders is heading to the...

• Wed 10th Jun 2020
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• Konami