News Tagged: Konami

Gradius Rebirth Gets ESRB Rated

Gradius Rebirth Gets ESRB Rated

By Corbie Dillard - 01 Nov, 2008

Here's a bit of good news for all you shooter fans out there who've been anxiously awaiting word that Konami's hit WiiWare shooter Gradius Rebirth would be seeing a release outside of Japan..

52 comments | In Konami, Upcoming Games.

Want a Castlevania Remake? Tough, You Get Castlevania Judgment Instead

Want a Castlevania Remake? Tough, You Get Castlevania Judgment Instead

By Damien McFerran - 23 Oct, 2008

In a recent interview with website Kikizo, Castlevania series producer Koji ‘IGA’ Igarashi (you know, that chap who is rather fond of wearing cowboy hats and carrying whips around with..

45 comments | In Konami.

Sandy Beach Coming To WiiWare Soon

Sandy Beach Coming To WiiWare Soon

By Darren Calvert - 12 Sep, 2008

With the summer coming to an end, it is rather thoughtful of Konami to provide a WiiWare game which lets the player enjoy all the fun of the seaside without even stepping out of their front..

34 comments | In Konami, Screenshots, Upcoming Games.

First Impressions: Gradius Rebirth

First Impressions: Gradius Rebirth

By Robert Bazin - 03 Sep, 2008

Gradius Rebirth is out now in Japan and the guys at Konami have done a good job bringing the classic series back for another outing, this time on WiiWare. ReBirth isn’t an all new game,..

35 comments | In First Impressions, Gradius, Konami, Japanese Releases.

Gradius ReBirth Hitting Japan Next Week

Gradius ReBirth Hitting Japan Next Week

By Damien McFerran - 29 Aug, 2008

Here’s a pleasant surprise – it only seems like five minutes ago that we were able to announce the development of Gradius ReBirth for WiiWare, and now the game is almost with us! The 2D..

38 comments | In Japanese Releases, Gradius, Konami.

EU WiiWare Update: Critter Round-Up & MaBoShi

EU WiiWare Update: Critter Round-Up & MaBoShi

By Damien McFerran - 29 Aug, 2008

Europe finally gets chance to sample the ‘delights’ of Konami's Critter Round-Up thanks to this week’s WiiWare update. Although it’s nice to see EU gamers catching up with their..

49 comments | In European Releases, Konami, Mindware.

IGA: 2D WiiWare Castlevania Is The Right Approach

IGA: 2D WiiWare Castlevania Is The Right Approach

By Damien McFerran - 18 Aug, 2008

WiiWare seems to be a hot bed for retro revivals at the moment, what with Mega Man 9 and Gradius Rebirth already announced for the service. And if a recent interview with Koji ‘IGA’..

43 comments | In Konami, Rumours.

Retro Styled Castlevania Coming To WiiWare?

Retro Styled Castlevania Coming To WiiWare?

By Marcel Van Duyn - 24 Jul, 2008

In an interview with Wired, the current Castlevania series producer, Koji Igarashi (who you might know as the man who nearly always wears a black cowboy hat and carries around a whip) was..

49 comments | In Konami, Gossip.

Pilot the Vic Viper Once More in Gradius Rebirth

Pilot the Vic Viper Once More in Gradius Rebirth

By Marcel Van Duyn - 17 Jul, 2008

WiiWare, much like Virtual Console, is turning into a heaven for shoot 'em up fans. Konami today announced that it's going to resurrect the Gradius franchise on the service with Gradius..

52 comments | In Gradius, Konami, Upcoming Games.

Castlevania Producer Hints At WiiWare Instalment

Castlevania Producer Hints At WiiWare Instalment

By Damien McFerran - 15 May, 2008

His name might not be as familiar to you as Hideo Kojima or Shigeru Miyamoto, but Koji ‘IGA’ Igarashi is the man currently responsible for the wellbeing of Konami’s highly esteemed..

25 comments | In Rumours, Konami.

Konami to bring us WiiWare goodness?

Konami to bring us WiiWare goodness?

By Darren Calvert - 12 Mar, 2008

In a recent interview with IGN Fumiaki Tanaka the president of Konami has hinted that Konami may be looking at bringing classic franchises to WiiWare. Tanaka stated that Konami will be..

30 comments | In Konami, Rumours.