{"title":"Taito Milestones","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"taito-milestones-2-switch","title":"Taito Milestones 2 - Nintendo Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOn the heels of last year’s first Taito Milestones comes a new collection with more of Taito’s arcade classics. A lively mixture of genres from shoot ‘em ups and platformers to fighting games awaits arcade aficionados everywhere.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis selection of 10 significant games contains the roots of some of Taito’s most prolific franchises like the shrine maiden action title Kiki Kaikai (of Pocky \u0026amp; Rocky fame), as well as more exotic and positively offbeat titles like the prehistoric fighting game Dino Rex. Of course, it also includes games like The NewZealand Story and Liquid Kids, whose colorful art style is emblematic of typical Taito platformer action. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinally, fans of shoot ‘em ups can rejoice as they’ll be able to get their hands on Gun Frontier, Metal Blackand Darius II, 3 action-packed vertical- and side-scrollers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaito Milestones 2 combines a selection from Taito’slibrary of gaming gems into a package sure to entertain everyone!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 10 entertaining classics from Taito’s arcade history\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• A bustling variety of genres and themes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Three games previously unreleased on home consoles outside of Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Ben Bero Beh, 1984, Platform. Armed with a fire extinguisher make your way through a burning building, one perilous floor after another to save your girlfriend Nao-chan! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• TheLegend of Kage, 1985,Hack-and-slash. Utilize your shuriken and trusty kodachi sword to rescue Princess Kiri as the swift ninja Kage. Bravely face the forces of the nefarious warlord Yukigusa Yoshiro!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Kiki Kaikai, 1986, Shoot ‘em up. Mischievous yōkai have captured the seven gods of fortune. Courageous shrine maiden Sayo-chan, free them!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• The NewZealand Story, 1988, Platform. Traverse the colorful maze-like levels as Tiki while dodging enemies left, right, up and down to hopefully free his Kiwi friends!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Darius II, 1989, Shoot ‘em up. Hundreds of years after the events of Darius humanity once again clashes with the Belsar empire. Zip through the solar system and fight!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Liquid Kids, 1990, Platform.Control Hipopo, the young hero of the hippo tribe, in a water bomb-flinging adventure to restore peace to Woody-Lake and rescue his girlfriend!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Solitary Fighter, 1991, Fighting. Pick your fighter from a lineup of gritty combatants and challenge round after round of contenders on your way to the top!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Metal Black, 1991, Shoot ‘em up. Conquer the alien racefrom Nemesis. Collect their Newalone molecules to use against them andovercome their onslaught!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Dino Rex, 1992, Fighting. Lead your prehistoric beast to victory in gargantuan arena-destroying combat and claim the throne as Dino Rex!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Gun Frontier 1990, Shoot ‘em up. Strap yourself into the seat of your revolver-shaped fighter plane and blast the alien space pirates out of the sky. Liberate the people of the space colony Gloria!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebitions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ININ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43946560028929,"sku":"VGP0017872","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/5868\/4333\/files\/TM2_RE_NA_NSW_2D.jpg?v=1688142236"},{"product_id":"taito-milestones-3-nintendo-switch-pre-order","title":"Taito Milestones 3 - Nintendo Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eTHIS COLLECTION offers ten timeless action-themed arcade classics that set milestones for today´s TAITO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eBUBBLE BOBBLE, 1986, ACTION - The original 2 player, co-op arcade version of Bubble Bobble, use your bubble-blowing powers to travel through 100 floors of monsters and rescue your girlfriends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eRAINBOW ISLANDS, 1987, ACTION - Play as Bubby and Bobby in their human forms! Instead of blowing bubbles, rule with rainbows as you climb to your goal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eRASTAN SAGA, 1987, ACTION - Guide Rastan the Thief to protect the kingdom of Ceim, battling enemies and a dragon with various weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eDEAD CONNECTION, 1992, ACTION - 4 detectives battle the mafia in an action-shooting game set in 1950s America, uncovering secrets and pursuing Don Nerozzia!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eALSO INCLUDED: Cadash, 1989 - Action; Rastan Saga 2, 1988 - Action; Champion Wrestler, 1989 - Action; Runark, 1990 - Action; Warrior Blade, 1991 - Shoot 'em up; Thunder Fox, 1990 - Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ININ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45669103567105,"sku":"VGP0021088","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/5868\/4333\/files\/Taito_Milestones_3_revised_box_front.jpg?v=1733444513"},{"product_id":"taito-milestones-4-nintendo-switch-pre-order","title":"Taito Milestones 4 - Nintendo Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 80s were a simpler and more colorful time. Especially in the arcades! With the Taito Milestones 4 collection, you can transport yourself back to the era of hairspray, neon, and pixels, and experience ten games from a variety of genres. Whether you enjoy sports, martial arts, platformers, shoot 'em ups, or even blocks and balls, you’re guaranteed to find something magical here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWATER SKI\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1983\u003cbr\u003eControl a water skier being pulled by a motorboat while avoiding obstacles. Jump to dodge small obstacles, and hit a jump ramp to earn points! Just beware of the shark...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIELD DAY \u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1984\u003cbr\u003eThis colorful sports festival includes seven unique games, such as three-legged race and tug-of-war. Up to four players can join, with two players competing in each match. Who will be the ultimate victor?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTYPHOON GAL\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1985\u003cbr\u003eWear down your opponent’s stamina with punches and kicks, then finish them off with big techniques like the shoulder throw or brain buster! It’s a fight for the ages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARKANOID\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1986\u003cbr\u003eThe classic block-breaking game! Arkanoid is easy to understand yet hard to master. Use the paddle-like craft Vaus to bounce balls, destroy blocks, and defeat the boss DOH! Elegant, simple and totally addictive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBONZE ADVENTURE\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1988\u003cbr\u003eYokai time! Two Buddhist priests must fight snakes, giant eyeballs, ghosts, spiders, and more to exorcise the evil from Enma, the king of the underworld. Too scared to go alone? Ask a friend to play with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKURI KINTON\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1988\u003cbr\u003eYou are the master martial artist Kinton! Kick and punch your way through hordes of thugs to rescue an intelligence officer of the WSPO (World Shadow Police Organisation) and his daughter. Failure is not an option!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSYVALION\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1988\u003cbr\u003ePilot the golden dragon-shaped mecha Syvalion to thwart Earth’s invasion by a mysterious army. The storyline changes dramatically with each playthrough, featuring over 100 different ending! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDON DOKO DON\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1989\u003cbr\u003eJoin lumberjacks Bob and Jim as they set out to rescue the kidnapped king and princess of Marry Land. Use their trusty mallets to defeat any enemies standing in their way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAMELTRY\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1990\u003cbr\u003eRotate the screen to guide a ball to the goal! Press the shake button to make the ball jump, and hold it to increase rolling speed. 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With the Taito Milestones 5 collection, you'll get this legendary title along with no fewer than nine other Taito gems. There's something here for every taste: action games, platformers, sports games, shoot 'em ups, and block-and-ball classics. Five times the charm... Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPACE INVADERS \u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1978 \u003cbr\u003eThe super-classic Space Invaders marked the beginning of many things, not least memorable game characters. The phenomenon of having distinct, recognizable characters then exploded during the 1980s, a decade defined by both shapes and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMARINE DATE \u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1981 \u003cbr\u003eMarine Date is a quirky single-screen game in which you help an octopus reach its date. Easier said than done, though! Corals and devious fish stand in your way. 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They can even land on the clouds and walk across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXTERMINATION \u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1987 \u003cbr\u003eIn Extermination, you'll wipe out waves of attacking aliens using your gun and defeat a boss at the end of each stage. The action unfolds on a vertically scrolling screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINAL BLOW \u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1988 \u003cbr\u003eUnlike many other boxing games, Final Blow is viewed from the side rather than from behind. It features five fictional boxers: Dynamite Joe, Fernando Gomez, Kim Nang, King Jason, and Detroit Kid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAGAIA (3-screen version)\u003cbr\u003e(Known as Darius II in Japan)\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1989 \u003cbr\u003eMost people associate side-scrolling shoot-'em-ups with spaceships. In Sagaia, however, you'll battle enormous mechanical fish instead! 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