Special Broadcast Being Held to Celebrate 40 Years of Toaplan Games

Overview

Tatsujin, the rights holder for Toaplan arcade games, is hosting a special commemorative broadcast on October 4th from 8 pm (Japanese time). The event will provide updates and insights on the 40th anniversary of Toaplan.

Background

• Established in 1979: Though its gaming division didn't form until 1984, Toaplan quickly made a name for itself with titles like Jongō, Performan, and especially the iconic Tiger-Heli.
• Notable Titles: Key Toaplan shooters include Slap Fight, Truxton, Hellfire, Zero Wing, and Batsugun. These games showcased Toaplan's mastery of the shmup genre.
• Post-Bankruptcy: In 1994, after filing for bankruptcy, ex-Toaplan composer Masahiro Yuge, acquired the company’s intellectual property via his Tatsujin firm and has been releasing updates and special collections since then.

Do you have any favorite Toaplan games from your past gaming days?