The music in Toaplan’s Hellfire really just makes you want to lean forward and game
March 10, 2026 at 4:09 AM
The music in Toaplan’s Hellfire really just makes you want to lean forward and game
Celebrate Toaplan's 40th With This Cool Merch From Kumagumi. (Image: @kumagumi_jp)
Celebrate Toaplan's 40th With This Cool Merch From Kumagumi
Complete with new illustrations by Genzoman
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May 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Celebrate Toaplan's 40th With This Cool Merch From Kumagumi. (Image: @kumagumi_jp)
Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Is Getting A New Port For The Atari 2600+ & Atari 7800+.
Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Is Getting A New Port For The Atari 2600+ & Atari 7800+
Arriving this July!
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April 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Is Getting A New Port For The Atari 2600+ & Atari 7800+.
Jotego's new MiSTer update fixes Konami CPUs and adds Wardner
The FPGA developer probed a real Vendetta arcade board to fix instruction flags across a dozen Konami classics. Plus, Toaplan's Wardner gets a new core.
#Retro #misterfpga #analoguepocket #emulation #arcadegames
The FPGA developer probed a real Vendetta arcade board to fix instruction flags across a dozen Konami classics. Plus, Toaplan's Wardner gets a new core.
#Retro #misterfpga #analoguepocket #emulation #arcadegames
Jotego's new MiSTer update fixes Konami CPUs and adds Wardner
The FPGA developer probed a real Vendetta arcade board to fix instruction flags across a dozen Konami classics. Plus, Toaplan's Wardner gets a new core.
pantspantsrevolution.com
September 28, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Jotego's new MiSTer update fixes Konami CPUs and adds Wardner
The FPGA developer probed a real Vendetta arcade board to fix instruction flags across a dozen Konami classics. Plus, Toaplan's Wardner gets a new core.
#Retro #misterfpga #analoguepocket #emulation #arcadegames
The FPGA developer probed a real Vendetta arcade board to fix instruction flags across a dozen Konami classics. Plus, Toaplan's Wardner gets a new core.
#Retro #misterfpga #analoguepocket #emulation #arcadegames
Almost 37 Years Later, Toaplan's Classic Shoot 'Em Up 'Zero Wing' Is Getting An Unofficial Port To The Neo Geo.
Almost 37 Years Later, Toaplan's Classic Shoot 'Em Up 'Zero Wing' Is Getting An Unofficial Port To The Neo Geo
Work on the port is "nearly complete", according to its creator
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January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Almost 37 Years Later, Toaplan's Classic Shoot 'Em Up 'Zero Wing' Is Getting An Unofficial Port To The Neo Geo.
Toaplan's Arcade Cult Classic Wardner Is Coming To The Amiga.
Toaplan's Arcade Cult Classic Wardner Is Coming To The Amiga
Thanks to RetroRic and Earok's Scorpion Engine
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March 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Toaplan's Arcade Cult Classic Wardner Is Coming To The Amiga.
Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Is Getting A New Port For The Atari 2600+ & Atari 7800+. (Repost)
Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Is Getting A New Port For The Atari 2600+ & Atari 7800+
Arriving this July!
www.timeextension.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Toaplan's Tiger-Heli Is Getting A New Port For The Atari 2600+ & Atari 7800+. (Repost)
Cover of the Mega Drive adaptation of Toaplan's shmup Twin Cobra illustrated by Greg Call:
February 3, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Cover of the Mega Drive adaptation of Toaplan's shmup Twin Cobra illustrated by Greg Call:
Celebrate Toaplan's 40th With This Cool Merch From Kumagumi. (Image: @kumagumi_jp) (Repost)
Celebrate Toaplan's 40th With This Cool Merch From Kumagumi
Complete with new illustrations by Genzoman
www.timeextension.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Celebrate Toaplan's 40th With This Cool Merch From Kumagumi. (Image: @kumagumi_jp) (Repost)
(guy who's about to play some Dogyuun between projects voice): "hell yeah"
January 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
(guy who's about to play some Dogyuun between projects voice): "hell yeah"
in news that is sure to excite all ME and only ME, there is now a MiSTer core for Toaplan's Daisenpu (via jotego, longtime MiSTer core dev)
September 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM
in news that is sure to excite all ME and only ME, there is now a MiSTer core for Toaplan's Daisenpu (via jotego, longtime MiSTer core dev)
It's Highlight of the Month day! This month we bring you Toaplan's ace vertically scrolling shoot 'em up, Truxton. Find out more about this classic in our blog post: evercade.co.uk/highlight-of...
Highlight of the Month: Truxton - Evercade
Evercade's Highlight of the Month for August 2025 is Toaplan's excellent vertically scrolling shoot 'em up, Truxton!
evercade.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It's Highlight of the Month day! This month we bring you Toaplan's ace vertically scrolling shoot 'em up, Truxton. Find out more about this classic in our blog post: evercade.co.uk/highlight-of...
Press the B button to bring out the Boys
January 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Press the B button to bring out the Boys
Evercade's physical cartridge system introduces you to hidden gems and forgotten classics - games you've maybe not experienced before!
Like Toaplan's Ghox, beat em'up Target Renegade on Piko 4, and great computer titles from Rare and Thalamus.
Find out more with Evercade: evercade.link/cartridges
Like Toaplan's Ghox, beat em'up Target Renegade on Piko 4, and great computer titles from Rare and Thalamus.
Find out more with Evercade: evercade.link/cartridges
July 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Evercade's physical cartridge system introduces you to hidden gems and forgotten classics - games you've maybe not experienced before!
Like Toaplan's Ghox, beat em'up Target Renegade on Piko 4, and great computer titles from Rare and Thalamus.
Find out more with Evercade: evercade.link/cartridges
Like Toaplan's Ghox, beat em'up Target Renegade on Piko 4, and great computer titles from Rare and Thalamus.
Find out more with Evercade: evercade.link/cartridges
Toaplan's name didn't get to be on basically any of their games for years and years, but Taito's name and eye for quality helped build up Toaplan's rep, too
Toaplan and Taito were practically one and the same for a while there in the 80s, but not really: the relationship, which began before Toaplan even formed, is more complex than that, and somehow survived Toaplan's closure, too. On distributors, funding, copyrights, trademarks, and the Egret II Mini.
Remembering Toaplan: The enduring relationship with Taito
Toaplan and Taito worked together throughout Toaplan's existence, as well as shortly after its demise, and now, decades later, too.
retroxp.substack.com
March 9, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Toaplan's name didn't get to be on basically any of their games for years and years, but Taito's name and eye for quality helped build up Toaplan's rep, too
Toaplan's 'Snow Bros. 2' Gets Fresh New Remake, Out Today For PC & Switch. (Repost)
Toaplan's 'Snow Bros. 2' Gets Fresh New Remake, Out Today For PC & Switch
From the developer CRT Games
www.timeextension.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Toaplan's 'Snow Bros. 2' Gets Fresh New Remake, Out Today For PC & Switch. (Repost)
Toaplan's Flying Shark and Fire Shark are coming to Switch and PS4
Clear River Games is bringing M2's comprehensive collection of Toaplan's classic shoot 'em ups to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this August.
#Retro #shootemups #nintendoswitch #playstation4 #gamepreservation
Clear River Games is bringing M2's comprehensive collection of Toaplan's classic shoot 'em ups to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this August.
#Retro #shootemups #nintendoswitch #playstation4 #gamepreservation
Toaplan's Flying Shark and Fire Shark are coming to Switch and PS4
Clear River Games is bringing M2's comprehensive collection of Toaplan's classic shoot 'em ups to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this August.
pantspantsrevolution.com
May 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Toaplan's Flying Shark and Fire Shark are coming to Switch and PS4
Clear River Games is bringing M2's comprehensive collection of Toaplan's classic shoot 'em ups to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this August.
#Retro #shootemups #nintendoswitch #playstation4 #gamepreservation
Clear River Games is bringing M2's comprehensive collection of Toaplan's classic shoot 'em ups to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this August.
#Retro #shootemups #nintendoswitch #playstation4 #gamepreservation
Teki Paki was Toaplan's attempt at a falling block puzzle game, and despite it failing to sell, it's also clear why the company ended up so enamored with it. It's great, it's unique, and it's also a real shame the port never materialized and its sequel remained unfinished before Toaplan's closure.
Remembering Toaplan: Teki Paki
Toaplan's action games often had puzzle elements to them, so of course they eventually made an actual puzzle title.
retroxp.substack.com
March 25, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Teki Paki was Toaplan's attempt at a falling block puzzle game, and despite it failing to sell, it's also clear why the company ended up so enamored with it. It's great, it's unique, and it's also a real shame the port never materialized and its sequel remained unfinished before Toaplan's closure.
Almost 37 Years Later, Toaplan's Classic Shoot 'Em Up 'Zero Wing' Is Getting An Unofficial Port To The Neo Geo. (Repost)
Almost 37 Years Later, Toaplan's Classic Shoot 'Em Up 'Zero Wing' Is Getting An Unofficial Port To The Neo Geo
Work on the port is "nearly complete", according to its creator
www.timeextension.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Almost 37 Years Later, Toaplan's Classic Shoot 'Em Up 'Zero Wing' Is Getting An Unofficial Port To The Neo Geo. (Repost)
Toaplan’s Awesome Shmup Grind Stormer is our FINAL December Redemption for 2024! Let’s kick it and end the year BIG. Live NOW~
🟣 twitch.tv/gtothenextle... 🟣
🟣 twitch.tv/gtothenextle... 🟣
December 31, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Toaplan’s Awesome Shmup Grind Stormer is our FINAL December Redemption for 2024! Let’s kick it and end the year BIG. Live NOW~
🟣 twitch.tv/gtothenextle... 🟣
🟣 twitch.tv/gtothenextle... 🟣
A very happy birthday to Toaplan's ALCON, which turns 39 today! To celebrate the occasion, here's an Evercade Game Spotlight blog post:
Read: evercade.co.uk/evercade-gam...
And continue the celebrations with Toaplan's successor, Tatsujin, over on the official anniversary site at toa40th.com/en/ !
Read: evercade.co.uk/evercade-gam...
And continue the celebrations with Toaplan's successor, Tatsujin, over on the official anniversary site at toa40th.com/en/ !
Evercade Game Spotlight: Alcon - Evercade
Alcon, also known as Slap Fight, is a classic shoot 'em up from Toaplan's back catalogue. Enjoy it on Evercade with Toaplan Arcade 1.
evercade.co.uk
July 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A very happy birthday to Toaplan's ALCON, which turns 39 today! To celebrate the occasion, here's an Evercade Game Spotlight blog post:
Read: evercade.co.uk/evercade-gam...
And continue the celebrations with Toaplan's successor, Tatsujin, over on the official anniversary site at toa40th.com/en/ !
Read: evercade.co.uk/evercade-gam...
And continue the celebrations with Toaplan's successor, Tatsujin, over on the official anniversary site at toa40th.com/en/ !
35 years ago, I was raving about Hellfire. I'd played Toaplan's coin-op in the arcade and loved it, so when I discovered this Mega Drive port was even better than the original, I totally flipped my lid. Great graphics. Fab gameplay. Topper tunes. Just out-and-out brilliant!
October 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
35 years ago, I was raving about Hellfire. I'd played Toaplan's coin-op in the arcade and loved it, so when I discovered this Mega Drive port was even better than the original, I totally flipped my lid. Great graphics. Fab gameplay. Topper tunes. Just out-and-out brilliant!
Thunder Force IV stage 9 boss. Concept art by the game's art director, Yōichi Kubo, inspired by Toaplan's Outzone. It was originally meant to be one of Stage 1's bosses. For the pixelated version, only one half is drawn; the other half is mirrored.
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August 26, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Thunder Force IV stage 9 boss. Concept art by the game's art director, Yōichi Kubo, inspired by Toaplan's Outzone. It was originally meant to be one of Stage 1's bosses. For the pixelated version, only one half is drawn; the other half is mirrored.
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