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We are having a yard sale. According to Famitsu, Cave's infamous shooter DoDonPachi: Dai-ou-jou (seen in the above video) is on its way to Xbox 360, along with Ketsui, another beautiful Cave shmup.  

As far as we know, this is a Japan-only release with both games published on disc format, but we can always hope and pray they'll make it stateside, right? I mean, they released Wartech: Senko no Ronde in North America, and that wasn't even very good. At the very least, we can hope that developer 5pb, who is handling the 360 port, won't region lock the games.

This is the part where you go start a petition. Hop to. And show me where to sign.

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Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 19:59
Topher Cantler
Fun fact: The Japanese version of PSN is packed full of shooters. There's even a category for them under downloadable game genres. So while you're stuck playing Super Rub-a-dub, kids in the motherland are enjoying R-Type Delta.

This is why you should be downloading Triggerheart. Show them we want shooters, and shooters we can has.
GoS-CPT-Stewart's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:04
GoS-CPT-Stewart
That video blew my fucking mind...
smackifilia's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:06
smackifilia
a-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-helllll yesss!
Hitogoroshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:06
Hitogoroshi
I seriously screamed out loud when I heard about Ketsui this morning. I played it when I was in Japan a few years ago and fell in love. It has not been emulated and has never been ported. The arcade board currently fetches about $1500 on ebay/Yahoo Japan...... Man I've got a fucking hard on thinking about this.

DDP:Dai-ou-jou I have for the PS2. Great great game from a great series. Don't confuse it with the new DDP:Daifukkatsu which is coming to arcades. (and hopefully home consoles)
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:07
Jordan Devore
Thank God for the 360 arcade stick.
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:08
bleep
smackifilia's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:12
smackifilia
Not to double post, but I just watched some Ketsui vids and those compound complex bullet patterns were making me swoon. Twisty like Progear, I love it.
Upgrayedd's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:31
Upgrayedd
I already can has Trigger Heart, so if this doesn't make it here don't look at me.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:32
Topher Cantler
Go sign the petition!! DOO EET!
Upgrayedd's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:34
Upgrayedd
Also signed.
kyrengraves's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:37
kyrengraves
this game had better come with a spare controller and some drywall putty.
Boolean's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:38
Boolean
DoDonPachi makes my pants look like a tent.
gomeja's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:38
gomeja
As long as it's better than their horrible Shin Megami Tensei MMO, I'm all for it.
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:39
Eschatos
I still want Cave Story on XBLA.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:40
The-Excel
Fun fact: I got the nickname Exy from the character of the same name in DoDonPachi dai-ou-jou.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:40
Wedge
So, you have a controller to play this stuff on yet Topher? XD
Brilliam's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:40
Brilliam
I am telling you, man, Mad Catz Microcon is the 360 controller of your dreams.
Baron Calico's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 20:50
Baron Calico
That's some mighty fine bullet-hell y'got there.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 21:09
Topher Cantler
Can't someone just create an adapter so I can use my Dreamcast controller on my 360? Is that so much to ask?
bigfatton's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 21:19
bigfatton
I agree that the d-pad sucks, but I really don't see a problem using the stick, i even use a 360 controller on my not-emulators and use the stick on SNES games. And I was raised on SNES and NES, so its not like i'm jaded by the current generations.
Vlambo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 21:22
Vlambo
Dear god that looks awesome...
jaredr's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 21:25
jaredr
Oh hell no, Topher. You did not just diss Senko no Ronde =P
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 21:40
Cheeburga
WHO WANTS TO PLAY COD4 ADD ME LOOLL
Aertyr's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 21:42
Aertyr
I DOES.
Rider Chop's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 21:46
Rider Chop
oh man, cave shooters are like playing with fire. frightening, dangerous...yet seductive.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 21:55
Topher Cantler
@Jaredr- No, I'm afraid I did. I didn't like that game. Awesome idea, looked fantastic, but the overly-technical fighting just wasn't for me.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 22:35
The-Excel
@Rider Chop:
Don't forget unsafe for children under the age of 16.
MatCD's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 22:55
MatCD
@Topher
are you content on playing Shmups with a D-Pad? or are not up for shelling out $60 on a HORI Stick? in case you didn't get my memo in the RFGO epi 39 comments Fry's Electronics has a ton of sticks in stock if you want to get one in store and not online (at least they have them here in Northern California)
moominsean's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 23:06
moominsean
yeah i remember playing this in japan a couple years ago. the only way i can make it through these games is with a lotta quarters/yen or infinite continues at home.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2008 23:47
Topher Cantler
@Kapkomi- yeah, I heard. I'l probably get one eventually, but when you don't want to drag out the arcade stick, it's nice to be able to sit back on the couch with a cold beer and a d-pad. If you have one that works, that is.
Techno Mage's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 01:04
Techno Mage
Yes yes yes yes yes yes YES. Cave makes the most amazing shooters, and my two of my favorite shooters of all time (Dangun Feveron and Gunwange) come from them. God yes.
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 03:30
Rainbowblack
Looks like fun, i love how ridiculously overpowered everything is in the bullet hell brand of SHMUPS
brad drac's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 05:22
brad drac
Fucking hell, please tell me that was at least the last level. I'm not sure I could take that kind of punishment, but fuck me if I don't want to test the theory. Do want.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 05:59
Cowboy TTop
Great news, I just hope we see the DS cut of Ketsui Deathsmile, that Cave have in development with Arika, alongside the XBLA version.

Check you tube for videos of the DS version.

Maybe they should push out Pro Gear too, that game is awesome.
MatCD's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 06:44
MatCD
@brad drac

If you pause it at the beginning of the video it says "episode 4"
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 07:48
Professor Pew
Yes! Bullit hell!!
Cybertronninoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 07:48
Cybertronninoid
I Hate you, Senko is VERY GOOD

this has Zero chance of coming out here so just import for PS2.
Demtor's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 08:55
Demtor
The more I get into SHMUPs the more I want to buy an XBOX 360 just for the XBLA downloads... but the controller, ugh. At least PS3 is getting their dual shock back. Microsoft still bites the dust when it comes to controllers for me. But then again, I'm still saying "meh" to the next gen consoles, so what do I know...
shmupdoctor's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 12:54
shmupdoctor
I just spread that petition to 6 different sites, and emailed microsoft and cave. I want to see this happen. :)
smathjeloc's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 14:11
smathjeloc
and I thought Ikaruga was hard...
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 18:41
HarassmentPanda
I've said it once and I'll say it again: I wish I didn't suck so badly at these games.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2008 20:56
Necros
Wouldn't it make more sense to release these via XBLA?
xxninjabunnyxx's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/08/2008 21:34
xxninjabunnyxx
@Topher

360 dreamcast pad hack in progress ^-^
luvmysegadc's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2008 20:14
luvmysegadc
bring me this game NOW!
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