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It's the TOAPLAN Arcade Masterpieces 40th Anniversary! And what better way to celebrate an anniversary than by offering some great discounts? Since this is the 40th Anniversary (and not the 30th, 20th, or even the 10th), you get 40% off Snow Bros. Wonderland!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfOEWzJbNQ4

This cool game was released as recently as last year and is not only a fantastic comeback for the Snow Bros. brand but also one of the most fun co-op games in recent years, supporting up to four players in couch co-op.

Don't wait another 40 years. Grab it now: Snow Bros. Wonderland

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3214870/

We’ve said it from the start, and we’re thrilled to say it again—Snow Bros. Wonderland is an absolutely excellent co-op game! Partly because it strikes the perfect balance between serious gameplay and lighthearted fun. Partly because it’s so easy and accessible to jump in and out of whenever you like. And also because it’s so fitting for the season. After all, who wouldn’t want to spend time with loved ones during these magical holiday times?

Now, it seems the wonderful folks at Video Chums agree with us. In their Indie Game of the Year Awards 2024, they’ve named Snow Bros. Wonderland the Co-op Game of the Year! We’re honored!

https://videochums.com/article/indie-game-of-the-year-awards-2024#snow-bros-wonderland

So, are you looking for a snowy arcade adventure to share with up to three friends? Give Snow Bros. Wonderland a chance—it’s sure to brighten up the winter darkness!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3214870/Snow_Bros_Wonderland/

Omega 6 is the latest game from the legendary Takaya Imamura. Imamura, who previously designed characters for F-Zero and Star Fox among many other projects, now invites us into a brand-new universe where humanity is searching for a new planet. Joining you on this journey are two androids, Thunder and Kyra, along with over 100 other colorful characters. It promises to be a 16-bit-style adventure unlike anything you've seen before!

The Steam version of Omega 6 is set for release in 2025, and the game will also be coming to the Switch—both digitally and physically. While the extra content hasn’t been fully decided, something special is definitely being prepared.

By the way, did you know Omega 6 actually began as one, before the game was created? That's right—this new universe was first crafted by Imamura-san in manga form. And now the story has come full circle, as a series from Dark Horse is in the works (it’s already out in France).

Welcome aboard the Omega 6 spaceship, friends. Are you ready for an epic adventure among the stars?

Wishlist Omega 6 The Triangle Stars today
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3128580/OMEGA_6_The_Triangle_Stars/

* Fixed a sprite issue reported by the community

Introducing the Toaplan & Psikyo Classic Arcade Shoot ‘em up Collection
The Japanese studios Toaplan and Psikyo created some of the most groundbreaking and greatest shoot ‘em up games from the early 80’s and up until the start of the 2000’s including beloved series such as Truxton and Strikers 1945.

We’re now teaming up with City Connection to bring you the Toaplan & Psikyo Classic Arcade Shoot ‘em up Collection! This bundle includes 16 games from Toaplan and 9 games from Psikyo filled with fast-flying bullets and bombastic bombing action.

If you already own some of these games, then you will just pay and receive the games in the bundle that you don’t already have in your Steam library. Take the chance to enjoy some of the finest arcade experiences from the golden era – updated with modern features.

Toaplan & Psikyo Classic Arcade Shoot 'em up Collection

GAMES INCLUDED

Toaplan games:

• Batsugun
  
• Truxton
  
• Truxton II
  
• Zero Wing
  
• Out Zone
  
• FixEight
  
• Dogyuun
  
• Grind Stormer
  
• Vimana
  
• Slap Fight
  
• Tiger Heli
  
• Twin Cobra
  
• Flying Shark
  
• Fire Shark
  
• Hellfire
  
• Twin Hawk
  

Psikyo games:

• Strikers 1945
  
• Strikers 1945 II
  
• Strikers 1945 III
  
• Gunbird
  
• Gunbird 2
  
• Gunbarich
  
• Samurai Aces
  
• Tengai
  
• Samurai Aces III: Sengoku Cannon
  

Psikyo was a Japanese developer and publisher founded in 1992. Specializing in vertically scrolling shoot ‘em up that are known for fast-flying enemy bullets, challenging second loops, and enigmatic characters. Development studio Zerodiv, part of City Connection, have carefully ported Psikyo’s classic arcade games to PC.



Toaplan was a Japanese developer that operated between 1984 and 1994. Famous for popularizing the bomb-based gameplay system that became a staple in shoot ‘em ups, and perfectly balanced enemy placement and attack patterns that required a strategic approach. Today Toaplan is curated by Tatsujin with many of the former key Toaplan staff employed at Tatsujin. Bitwave have ported Toaplan’s slate of immortal shoot ‘em ups to PC.