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Evercade Announces Toaplan Arcade 4 Collection

Toaplan's iconic arcade titles return to Evercade with six classic games in the new Toaplan Arcade 4 collection.

  • Evercade's latest arcade collection continues Toaplan's legacy of legendary games
  • In partnership with Toaplan comes another physical cartridge collection
  • Six great titles including 90s hit arcade titles Dogyuun and Grind Stormer
  • Complete in collectible clamshell case with a full-colour manual
  • Available December 2024, pre-orders begin October 30, 2024

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iWCwiN2WcY

Cartridge Page: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/toaplan-arcade-4/

Website: https://evercade.co.uk/

DATE: TUESDAY, JULY 30TH , 2024

LETCHWORTH, UK: Blaze Entertainment is thrilled to announce the latest arcade cartridge collection for Evercade: Toaplan Arcade 4. This new cartridge continues Evercade's collaboration with the famed arcade developer Toaplan, offering players six iconic titles that defined an era of shoot 'em ups and unique arcade experiences.

The full games list includes:

● Dogyuun – An intense vertical-scrolling shooter filled with powerful upgrades and fast-paced action.
● Grind Stormer – A critically acclaimed shooter offering a dual gameplay style with both "Grind" and "Storm" modes.
● Knuckle Bash – A quirky beat 'em up with unique character designs and over-the-top action.
● Pipi's & Bibi's – A mischievous platformer with daring challenges, offering a fun and lighthearted arcade adventure.
● Snow Bros 2 – The sequel to the much-loved Snow Bros, with new characters and co-op gameplay.
● Sky Shark (8-bit version) – A classic shoot 'em up, now presented in its 8-bit version for a nostalgic retro twist.

Many of these games are well-known in the retro gaming community and are making their debut on a home console or handheld device for the first time through this Evercade collection. From vertical shooters like Dogyuun and Grind Stormer to the whimsical platformer Pipi's & Bibi's, this collection offers a diverse array of Toaplan's arcade magic, accessible to Evercade fans at home or on the go.

The Toaplan Arcade 4 collection continues Evercade's mission to bring the golden age of arcade gaming to modern audiences in a convenient, officially licensed format. This release also emphasises Evercade's dedication to preserving gaming history by making these titles available on physical cartridges, with collectible clamshell cases and full-color manuals

Details

The new Toaplan Arcade 4 collection will be available for purchase starting December 2024, with pre-orders opening on October 30, 2024. The collection will be numbered 13 as part of Evercade's existing arcade lineup and will be released with Evercade's distinct purple-spined packaging for arcade collections.

As with all Evercade releases, this collection is compatible with all Evercade systems, including the new Evercade Alpha, Evercade EXP-R and VS-R systems, previous Evercade EXP, Evercade Handheld, and Evercade VS systems and all HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket handheld consoles, provided the latest firmware is installed.

With the addition of Toaplan Arcade 4, Evercade continues to expand its range of officially licensed games across multiple gaming platforms and eras, bringing more retro experiences to fans and collectors worldwide with over 60 cartridges and 500+ games.

LINKS:

Evercade Website: https://evercade.co.uk

Evercade Alpha: https://evercade.co.uk/alpha/

Evercade Alpha Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1-SNNsoQ1o1BpSwFilSz_gkfxX1BeC6tF

Evercade EXP-R: https://evercade.co.uk/exp-r/

Evercade VS-R: https://evercade.co.uk/vs-r/

Evercade EXP-R/VS-R Press Kit:​https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1HPvIehPSPvHf9QZTbT7ck_22ndtx5DUZ

Evercade Blog: https://evercade.co.uk/blog

Evercade Cartridges list: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/


About Blaze Entertainment

Blaze Entertainment, formed in 2018, are the creators of the Evercade - a retro gaming console that uses cartridges to deliver officially licensed curated collections of retro and retro-inspired video games. Launched in 2020, the Evercade line-up has grown to over 400 games and continues to grow, with partnerships including CAPCOM, Gearbox Software, Atari, Bandai Namco, Interplay, Codemasters, Team17, IREM, Rebellion, Toaplan, and many independent game designers and publishers. Based in the UK, the Evercade has found a passionate audience around the world of retro enthusiasts, offering a high-quality and low-entry gaming option providing nostalgia for gamers and a physical range of releases for collectors. In 2023, Blaze launched a second brand, HyperMegaTech! To create more retro and gaming-focused products for a more casual gaming market, starting with the Super Pocket console with licensed versions from CAPCOM and Taito.

Find out more at www.evercade.co.uk and Facebook or Twitter.

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