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It only seems like yesterday that Capcom released another shooter onto the PSN. Well, their assault on digital downloads isn't over yet. 1942: Joint Strike will be available on PSN later this month -- the 24th, to be precise.
Joint Strike continues the gameplay found in the original 194X series of arcade games from the 80s. Gamers should know exactly what to expect: tons of fast-paced vertical rails sooting. Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Joint Strike will feature two-player online cooperative play and a new score created by Norihiko Hibino. That guy? He's just famous for making music for this "Metal Gear" thing.
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7-09-2008 @ 12:09PM
acidwolvers said...
Any word on price?
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7-09-2008 @ 3:07PM
MCX said...
IGN says its gonna be MSRP $10 ---- Looks pretty sweet cant wait.
7-09-2008 @ 12:09PM
reson8er said...
Finally a top-down vertical scrolling shooter for the PS3. We really need more of these. I'm satiated with twin stick shooters for a long while, give me more vertical and horizontal (yes I said it) shooters!
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7-09-2008 @ 1:19PM
Lars said...
I agree. This is definitely a welcome addition to our library. I'd love to see a new R-Type on PSN too... and not a freakin' turn-based R-Type either. I can't wait till Bionic Commando comes too.
What I love about these remakes is that, if done right, they give you the nostalgia of those old games without having to suffer through the old and outdated mechanics. See Space Invaders Extreme for example.
7-09-2008 @ 12:14PM
MegaMayhem said...
No Raiden?????????
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7-09-2008 @ 12:21PM
bombtrak said...
Sigh....well, I loved the old arcade 1942 (and 1943...and Time Ace)...but for the love, why do we have a release date for this and not Bionic Commando Rearmed!!!???
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7-09-2008 @ 3:10PM
MCX said...
also according to IGN says
Release Date: September 30, 2008
7-11-2008 @ 4:30PM
bombtrak said...
Um....no. It says TBA 2008
http://ps3.ign.com/objects/142/14228707.html
http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html
Thanks for getting my hopes up, you little jerk!
7-11-2008 @ 4:31PM
bombtrak said...
Um....no. It says TBA 2008
http://ps3.ign.com/objects/142/14228707.html
http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html
Thanks for getting my hopes up, you little jerk!
7-09-2008 @ 12:29PM
Iain said...
oh great another one
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7-09-2008 @ 3:05PM
adolson said...
Another one WHAT? There are ZERO vertical-scrolling shooters on the PSN. Think before you type. And if you don't like it, don't fucking buy it.
7-09-2008 @ 12:54PM
Topov81 said...
Trophy support ?
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7-09-2008 @ 12:55PM
Jerry said...
"...Joint Strike will feature two-player online cooperative play..."
To me this means two players with different consoles over the internet. What about two-player, one console?
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7-09-2008 @ 3:53PM
Iain said...
Too few games have that. Multiplayer is most fun when you can smack the winner in the face.
I would by it for Mulitplayer online multiplay.
7-09-2008 @ 12:57PM
Andy said...
Oh, sweet. A vertical "sooter!" I'll have to look into this, as I typically enjoy these kinds of games.
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7-09-2008 @ 1:40PM
seedaripper1973 said...
is this and many other games being released in europe as well?...these questions and many others will be answered in the next thrilling installment of...er
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7-09-2008 @ 3:05PM
RagingStormX said...
This better have trophies....if not, I am not buying it.
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7-09-2008 @ 5:18PM
Justin said...
And so the xbox360 douchebaggery commences with the achievement whores not buying games due to no recognition....
Don't buy the game then assbag, we won't miss you in co-op
7-09-2008 @ 4:00PM
Dema said...
I played this game before. It's okay but nothing I would personally
pay more than $5 for.
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7-09-2008 @ 4:31PM
adolson said...
July 24th, eh? Someone should tell Capcom:
"Also, this is a big month for you PSN gamers as 1942: Joint Strike, the next installation of the classic 194X shooter series, finally arrives on the PLAYSTATION Network on July 31, 2008."
Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/07/09/bionic-commando-rearmed-psn-features-revealed/
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