TAITO is Back & Better Than Ever in TAITO Milestones 3! Get your boost of nostalgia: TAITO Milestones 3 hits the Nintendo eShop in Winter 2024! |
Berlin, Germany - May 18th, 2024 - We won't slow down just yet – the ININ x TAITO partnership continues to heat up! ININ, in collaboration with TAITO, is thrilled to announce the third instalment in the TAITO Milestones series, made exclusively for the Nintendo Switch! TAITO Milestones 3 is set to release in Winter 2024, so retro gaming fans all around the world can get hype for over seven classic TAITO games from the late 1980s and early 90s! With the cooperation of HAMSTER Corporation – the iconic gaming company from Japan that has dedicated efforts to porting arcade games to modern consoles in the "Arcade Archives", reliving the memory of the golden age of arcade gaming. So grab a friend and enjoy the original "Bubble Bobble" title, or play as a thief-turned-hero in "Rastan Saga"! TAITO Milestones 3 revives timeless arcade classics for nostalgic fans and newcomers alike.
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Bubble Bobble (1986) Experience a blast from the past in the original 2 player, co-op arcade version of Bubble Bobble! Use Bubby and Bobby's bubble-blowing powers to travel through 100 floors of monsters to rescue their girlfriends! |
Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (1987) Play as Bubby and Bobby in their human forms! Instead of blowing bubbles, rule with rainbows as you climb to your goal! Battle monsters and the ultimate arch enemy, Boss of Shadow, in order to save the inhabitants of Rainbow Islands who have been captured by your arch enemy! |
Rastan Saga (1987) In this platform action game, follow the journey of Rastan the Thief, in a tale set before he became king, as he sets off on the Princess' orders to protect the kingdom of Ceim. Battle enemies along the way and defeat the monstrous dragon with various items, and weapons like a fire sword, a hammer, or an axe! |
Cadash (1989) Princess Sarasa, symbol of peace for the prosperous and naturally bountiful Deezar, has been kidnapped. Choose between a fighter, mage, priest or ninja to defeat monsters, gather riches and strengthen your equipment to defeat the evil Baarogue in this classic 2 player co-op action RPG!
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Champion Wrestler (1989) Go to war in the ring in 8 rounds in order to become the champion. Use technical moves such as aerial techniques and submission holds to ringside brawls and the use of deadly weapons! The action never lets up! Play together in tag-team matches or against each other 1v1, either way, this couch co-op promises lots of wrestling action.
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Runark (1990) This iconic beat-em-up features up to 4 player couch co-op! Play as a squad of rangers that must save the animals from evil poachers. Destroy bad guys by any means possible; use hand to hand combat or weapons like knives and rocket launchers! SHBROOM!
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Thunder Fox (1990) A run and gun action game released for arcades in 1990! Play as the Thunder Fox anti-terrorism team to bring down a terrorist organization. Drive tanks, pilot autogyros and ride marine jets and defeat enemies on your way to the terrorist base!
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MORE TITLES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! |
What? Sad that you don't see your favorite TAITO arcade classic? Well, it's not over yet! Stay tuned for more titles to be announced in TAITO Milestones 3 later this summer!
About ININ ININ, a subsidiary of United Games Entertainment GmbH, is a rising publishing label of high-quality retro, arcade, and indie games. With a passion for feel-good games, ININ brings classic titles back to life and creates future gaming gems. Known for titles like "Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World," "Cotton Reboot," and "CrossCode," ININ is the Western publishing partner for iconic TAITO series such as "Bubble Bobble" and the legendary "Space Invaders." In collaboration with partner label Strictly Limited Games, ININ offers limited and collector's editions to die-hard gamers. As ININ continues to impact the gaming world, stay tuned for frequent announcements of new (or old but returning) games. Visit www.iningames.com for more information.
About TAITO Corporation TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en |