The theme at Microsoft’s Tokyo Game Show press conference was celebrating Japanese game creators and, in the service of that goal, a long-awaited Japanese classic is coming to the Xbox 360. Radiant Silvergun, the famed shooter developed by Ikaruga and Gunstar Heroes masterminds Treasure, is getting an enhanced port exclusively for Xbox Live Arcade next year.
 
Released in arcades and on the Sega Saturn back in 1998, Radiant Silvergun is a beloved top-down shooter often considered the precursor to Ikaruga. While revered for its high quality and pedigree, Radiant Silvergun only received a limited release in Japan, and was never officially brought stateside. Between that Japanese release and the small number of copies available, Radiant Silvergun has long been a sought after title by game collectors and shooter fans alike, with copies of the Saturn version of the game going for as much as $200 on Ebay. 

 

The theme at Microsoft’s Tokyo Game Show press conference was celebrating Japanese game creators and, in the service of that goal, a long-awaited Japanese classic is coming to the Xbox 360. Radiant Silvergun, the famed shooter developed by Ikaruga and Gunstar Heroes masterminds Treasure, is getting an enhanced port exclusively for Xbox Live Arcade next year.
 
Released in arcades and on the Sega Saturn back in 1998, Radiant Silvergun is a beloved top-down shooter often considered the precursor to Ikaruga. While revered for its high quality and pedigree, Radiant Silvergun only received a limited release in Japan, and was never officially brought stateside. Between that Japanese release and the small number of copies available, Radiant Silvergun has long been a sought after title by game collectors and shooter fans alike, with copies of the Saturn version of the game going for as much as $200 on Ebay. 

 

2nd?

2nd?

why don't all these good shooters come out on psn as well damn it >.<  
 
at least pac man is coming finally >.< 

If you think that's worth $200, why don't you take a look at my "radiant silvergun", if you know what I mean....

This should be good.

Ouch, first Rez, then MVC2 and now Radiant Silvergun. Add in Panzer Dragoon Saga and the XBLA will have some of the rarer games that have been released. Still, an HD remake of Silvergun sounds fucking awesome. I can't wait.

" If you think that's worth $200, why don't you take a look at my "radiant silvergun", if you know what I mean.... "

Hell yeah! I've played this once, and it was awesome.

" @MarkWahlberg said:

" If you think that's worth $200, why don't you take a look at my "radiant silvergun", if you know what I mean.... "

We're talking penis here right? "

I dont understand the whole "This is coming out on a downloadable service now my rare copy is worthless" thing. Anyone anywhere could play this game on a computer anytime they wanted. The reason that the game is expensive is because it's rare in it's original form, not because you cant play it unless you have it in it's original form. For instance, I am pretty sure that Ogre Battle released on some download service but it is still a super rare and expensive game if you have it in mint condition. It's the same thing as yeah, you could play an arcade game in MAME, or you could play it on XBLA or PSN, but there is still something about the experience of owning an arcade machine that makes it worth while. It's the same reason why I still have my NES, SNES, and N64 hooked to my old ass TV. I could just go play some of those games on my computer or on my Wii because of VC, but there is still something cool about owning them and playing them how they were originally intended on the system they came out on.

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

kessler if it makes you feel any better ill buy your copy for 50$

Xbox Live Arcade is turning out to be a collector's worst nightmare.

No disrespect to Radiant Silvergun, but Ikaruga was mentioned so now I have to go watch all of those double play videos again and feel inferior because the two lobes of my brain are still connected.  Or something like that.

I think the price will stay the same. I mean, I can go look at every picture of Alec Soth's Sleeping by the Mississippi on his website, but a signed first edition is still $1,500 on Ebay.

SO AWESOME!!!!!

Wow, I can't wait for this!  What amazing news.
 
Some of the BEST music in a shooter, ever.

looks fun

i had radiant silvergun title for gamespot.

This game is amazing.  Slow paced and strategic.

Dude, awesome. I haven't had a chance to play that yet.

I've never been much of a fan of the "bullet hell" games, but this may be a cool game to pick up.

I too have a mint copy for my White JPN Saturn.   If I remember correctly it cost me something in the line of 120 quid on ebay, 
 
The fact that this is coming to xbla is cool, but not something that bothers me as an owner of the very collectable game.  The original, like the rest of my import Saturn collection, will always have a place close to my heart as  a gaming fan. 
 
I recommend anyone who has an interest in shmups buys this on release.  It is great:)

Finally the last reason why I got a 360 is coming out. The other ones were SotN, Rez and Ikaruga. However, I've played all of those before but not Radiant Silvergun. 
 
Just want to add I am disappointed with the SotN port.

I should sell my PS2 copy of Ico. "

Yes!!! XBLA Needs more Shmup action!

Can't wait to try this. Silvergun was one of those titles EGM highlighted back in the day, and that I coveted to play as a poor youngster. I'm glad they're making it widely available digitally (at this point I trust a digital copy moreso than a 12 year CD-ROM). And I'm sure theyll eventually put it and ikaruga on PSN.

Radiant Silvergun? I can't remember the last time I played that, but looks meh.

can i get a ps3 version? people own the ps3 too you know game publishers.

I bought this years ago on the Saturn and still have it sitting in my collection, one of those games im too afraid to play incase i ruin it somehow lol.  Im glad to see this getting a proper release in the West though, now people can play and enjoy one of the greatest shooters ever created!

" can i get a ps3 version? people own the ps3 too you know game publishers. "

I finally played this game back in 2003 or so and damn did I suck at it. I'll be happy to get it on XBLA though.

Can. Not. Wait. :D :D :D

What. 
 
 
WHAT.

My white whale has beached.

Fucking ace.

Dammit! Bullet-hell, here I come!

I only wanted it when I knew I couldn't have it.

<douche>
OLD GAME? IT BETTER NOT BE MORE THAN 800 M$P!!!! THEY LOVE RIPPING US OFF!
</douche>
Awesome.

Solid...

 Right now, mint or near-mint condition copies of the game are going for $200… but for how much longer?     

I love this game.  Very excited to see it get the HD treatment.  I am stoked as hell that more people are finally gonna get to play it. 
 
And there is no way I would ever sell my Saturn copy!