GRcade

Garth wrote:It's coming to XBLA:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=353458

SEGA is to convert its cult, twin-stick arcade mech fighter Virtual On Oratorio Tangram to Xbox Live Arcade, according to Japanese games bible Famitsu.

The Japanese magazine's report was spotted by Kotaku. The game will release in Japan in April for 1200 Microsoft Points (GBP 10.20 / EUR 14.40).

The specific version will be Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram version 5.66, the final incarnation of the NAOMI arcade board that was converted for the Dreamcast. Virtual On hasn't seen a console release since 2003's Marz for the PS2.

It may not be the only Dreamcast game that SEGA looks to revive in this way. Late last year, Siliconera reported that the company had re-registered the trademark for its puzzler ChuChu Rocket as well as Sonic Shuffle, Cosmic Smash and Jet Grind Radio (the Japanese name for the superb graffiti-on-roller-skates adventure Jet Set Radio).

Of course, Rez has already made its way to Xbox Live Arcade, along with Namco's classic NAOMI beat-'em-up Soul Calibur.

Why not speculate on other Dreamcast favourites that might get a second, downloadable chance by heading over to our surprisingly popular round-up of Dreamcast Cult Classics.

SchminkyPinky wrote:Good news. Hopefully some of those other Dreamcast classics get updated for XBLA too.

GlassjAw wrote:Just been looking at Cosmic Smash there and it looks brilliant. A pongy version of Rez with loads of special moves! I want it i want it i want it.

SEGA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF VIRTUAL ON

Xbox LIVE® Arcade Gamers Get the Chance to Relive the Arcade Classic

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (March 12th, 2009) - SEGA of Europe ltd. today announced the return of Virtual On™, the classic mech arcade fighting game. Players will be able to revisit the Virtual On universe with several enhancements which include improved graphics and online multiplayer. Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram™ will be available Spring 2009 exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.

Developed by SEGA’s AM3 division, famous for titles such as Crazy Taxi™ and Virtua Tennis™, Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram™ is based on the latest arcade version of the second game in the franchise, which is critically acclaimed and widely considered to be the best in the series. Players will square off against an AI or human opponent as they dodge, shoot, and slice their way to victory in one of the game’s many futuristic environments. Since the Virtuaroids dash with such quick movement, players are required to diversify their tactics, all while keeping a keen eye and quick trigger finger.

Available for the first time on Xbox LIVE®, Virtual On features high-octane mech action with 15 playable Virtuaroids. Players can choose how they want to play as each mech has its own defining characteristics. The game delivers an online 1 vs. 1 multiplayer battle mode, as well as fast-paced single player action through 10 Arcade-mode levels and 14 Score attack stages. Virtual On features numerous ways to earn achievements as well as voice communication.

Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram™ will be released exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Arcade in Spring 2009. For more information and assets, please visit www.sega-press.com