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What is Ikaruga?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikaruga
Release Date
http://www.xblah.net/2008/03/whoops-ikaruga-release-date.html
Screenshots:
Previews:
Team XBOX
http://previews.teamxbox.com/
IGN XBOX 360
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/821/821513p1.html
Movies:
Chapter 1 HD
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-.../Chapter-1-HD/
Chapter 1 SD
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/6157/Chapter-1/
Chapter 2 HD
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-.../Chapter-2-HD/
Chapter 2 SD
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/6158/Chapter-2/
TGS 2007 Blasting Cam Gameplay
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25336.html
Achievement List:
Reviews:
IGN XBOX 360
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/864/864903p1.html
9.0/10, Excellent, Editor's Choice Award
What is Ikaruga?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikaruga
Ikaruga (斑鳩, Ikaruga? lit. Japanese Grosbeak) is a vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by Treasure Co. Ltd. It was released in the arcades in 2001 on Sega's NAOMI system and subsequently ported to Dreamcast in Japan and then worldwide to the Nintendo GameCube. It is a spiritual sequel to Radiant Silvergun, and the introduction says it is "Project RS2" (usually interpreted as "Project Radiant Silvergun 2").
The gameplay consists of shooting enemies who come in one of two polarities: either black(red) or white(blue). The player's ship can be either polarity, and can be switched at will. This yin-yang gameplay mechanic was previously explored in another Treasure game for the Sega Saturn and PlayStation called Silhouette Mirage. Ikaruga was well received by critics, with scores averaging around 85%.
Release Date
http://www.xblah.net/2008/03/whoops-ikaruga-release-date.html
Japanese website Xbox-News.com has had a watchful eye on the Japanese Xbox.com pages, and it appears the Ikaruga page went up a little early, and with a release date!
April 9th here we come! Check out the Xbox.com page here. Thanks to Rmk106 for bringing this to my attention
XBLA Features
http://www.arcade-renaissance.com/2007/09/treasure-launches-ikaruga-website.html
Ikaruga, Xbox Live Arcade
* 1-2 Players local (2 Player Co-op Mode over Xbox Live)
* Online Leaderboards and Rankings (with replays available for download)
* High Definition Support (Improved graphics for HD)
* When in Yoko mode, the game's resolution will maintain a 100% faithful arcade resolution.
* Vertical monitors will be supported
* 800 Marketplace points
Screenshots:
Previews:
Team XBOX
http://previews.teamxbox.com/
IGN XBOX 360
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/821/821513p1.html
Movies:
Chapter 1 HD
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-.../Chapter-1-HD/
Chapter 1 SD
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/6157/Chapter-1/
Chapter 2 HD
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-.../Chapter-2-HD/
Chapter 2 SD
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/6158/Chapter-2/
TGS 2007 Blasting Cam Gameplay
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25336.html
Achievement List:
Target: Eboshidori - Destroy Eboshidori! (10 G)
Target: Buppousou - Destroy Buppousou! (10 G)
Target: Uzura - Destroy Uzura! (15 G)
Target: Misago - Destroy Misago! (15 G)
Target: Tageri - Destroy Tageri! (15 G)
Good Grade - Complete Chaper 1 in any mode with a grade of A or better (20 G)
Final Grade - Complete Chapter 2 in any mode with a grade of A or better (20 G)
Excellent Grade - Complete Chapter 3 in any mode with a grade of A or better (20 G)
Stellar Grade - Complete Chapter 4 in any mode with a grade of A or better (20 G)
Star Player - Complete the Final Chapter in any mode with a grade of A or better (20 G)
Unstoppable - Clear the game in any mode without using Continue (25 G)
Dot Eater - Clear a certain chapter in any mode without shooting at all (10 G)
Reviews:
IGN XBOX 360
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/864/864903p1.html
9.0/10, Excellent, Editor's Choice Award