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Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark Review – How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
This review covers Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark, a collection featuring the shoot 'em up classics Flying Shark and Fire Shark, along with their international variants. Developed by M2, the collection offers extensive customization options and faithfully preserves the original arcade experiences. While Flying Shark felt somewhat underwhelming compared to its sequel, the "Super Easy Mode" provides an accessible entry point for newcomers, and the overall package is praised for its excellent soundtrack and M2's meticulous attention to detail in preserving these retro titles.
Ubusuna canceled
M2 has officially canceled the development of Ubusuna, a shoot 'em up title that was first announced in 2014. The game was being created by the studio known for the classic title Ikaruga.
Ikaruga creator’s new shmup Ubusuna gets canceled
M2 has announced the cancellation of Ubusuna, a shoot 'em up game in development since 2014, led by Ikaruga creator Hiroshi Iuchi. The company cited Iuchi's resignation and the difficulty of completing the project without him as reasons for the decision. While M2 has abandoned development, Iuchi has expressed a desire to complete Ubusuna in the future if an opportunity arises.
Toaplan Arcade Garage Flying Fire Shark Collection Launches August 29
Clear River Games announced the retro shmup collection Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, launching August 29, 2026. The collection features six arcade titles, including Flying Shark and Fire Shark, with added modes like Super Easy and Challenge Mode, plus M2 Gadgets support. Digital purchasers receive bonus DLC, and owners of other Toaplan Arcade Garage titles get the puzzle game Teki-Paki for free.
Flying Fire Shark: Toaplan Arcade Garage coming to Nintendo Switch
Clear River Games and M2 will release Flying Fire Shark: Toaplan Arcade Garage on Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2026. This collection features classic titles from the Toaplan studio's Shark series, including Flying Shark and Fire Shark, with new features and modes like Super Easy Mode and Arcade Challenge. The physical edition will also include additional games and ports from various platforms.
Flying Fire Shark!!!: Toaplan Arcade Garage coming west on August 29
Clear River Games will release the M2-developed shoot 'em up collection Flying Shark!!!: Toaplan Arcade Garage in the West on August 29. The collection will be available on PC and other platforms.
‘Pizza Tower’, ‘Castlevania Dominus Collection’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
The Nintendo Switch eShop received several shadow drop releases on August 28th, 2024, including Castlevania Dominus Collection, Pizza Tower, and Goat Simulator 3. The article also details new and expiring sales, highlighting deals on games like Balatro and MLB The Show 24.
Visions of Mana and More Reviews, Reynatis Preview, Age of Mythology Retold Steam Deck Impressions, News, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly features impressions and reviews for several games including Visions of Mana, Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Bloons Card Storm, and Age of Mythology: Retold. The article also covers previews for Reynatis and Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, alongside news on upcoming releases, DLC, and Steam Deck Verified/Playable updates.
Reviews Featuring ‘Castlevania Dominus Collection’, Plus Today’s Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
This article reviews the Castlevania Dominus Collection, highlighting its excellent presentation of three Nintendo DS titles and a surprisingly good remake of Haunted Castle. It also covers reviews for Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn and two Pinball FX tables, The Princess Bride Pinball and Goat Simulator Pinball, alongside new releases and sales on the Nintendo Switch eShop.