1942: Joint Strike arrives on PSN 7/24

by Andrew Yoon { Jul 9th 2008 at 12:00PM }

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It only seems like yesterday that Capcom released another shooter onto the PSN. Well, their assault on digital downloads isn't over yet. 1942: Joint Strike will be available on PSN later this month -- the 24th, to be precise.

Joint Strike continues the gameplay found in the original 194X series of arcade games from the 80s. Gamers should know exactly what to expect: tons of fast-paced vertical rails sooting. Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Joint Strike will feature two-player online cooperative play and a new score created by Norihiko Hibino. That guy? He's just famous for making music for this "Metal Gear" thing.

New screens have been uploaded to our gallery. Check 'em out:

Gallery: 1942: Joint Strike

Tags: 1942, 1942-joint-strike, capcom

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

acidwolvers @ Jul 9th 2008 12:09PM

Any word on price?

MCX @ Jul 9th 2008 3:07PM

IGN says its gonna be MSRP $10 ---- Looks pretty sweet cant wait.

reson8er @ Jul 9th 2008 12:09PM

Finally a top-down vertical scrolling shooter for the PS3. We really need more of these. I'm satiated with twin stick shooters for a long while, give me more vertical and horizontal (yes I said it) shooters!

Lars @ Jul 9th 2008 1:19PM

I agree. This is definitely a welcome addition to our library. I'd love to see a new R-Type on PSN too... and not a freakin' turn-based R-Type either. I can't wait till Bionic Commando comes too.

What I love about these remakes is that, if done right, they give you the nostalgia of those old games without having to suffer through the old and outdated mechanics. See Space Invaders Extreme for example.

MegaMayhem @ Jul 9th 2008 12:14PM

No Raiden?????????

bombtrak @ Jul 9th 2008 12:21PM

Sigh....well, I loved the old arcade 1942 (and 1943...and Time Ace)...but for the love, why do we have a release date for this and not Bionic Commando Rearmed!!!???

MCX @ Jul 9th 2008 3:10PM

also according to IGN says
Release Date: September 30, 2008

bombtrak @ Jul 11th 2008 4:30PM

Um....no. It says TBA 2008

http://ps3.ign.com/objects/142/14228707.html

http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html

Thanks for getting my hopes up, you little jerk!

bombtrak @ Jul 11th 2008 4:31PM

Um....no. It says TBA 2008

http://ps3.ign.com/objects/142/14228707.html

http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html

Thanks for getting my hopes up, you little jerk!

Iain @ Jul 9th 2008 12:29PM

oh great another one

adolson @ Jul 9th 2008 3:05PM

Another one WHAT? There are ZERO vertical-scrolling shooters on the PSN. Think before you type. And if you don't like it, don't fucking buy it.

Topov81 @ Jul 9th 2008 12:54PM

Trophy support ?

Jerry @ Jul 9th 2008 12:55PM

"...Joint Strike will feature two-player online cooperative play..."

To me this means two players with different consoles over the internet. What about two-player, one console?

Iain @ Jul 9th 2008 3:53PM

Too few games have that. Multiplayer is most fun when you can smack the winner in the face.

I would by it for Mulitplayer online multiplay.

Andy @ Jul 9th 2008 12:57PM

Oh, sweet. A vertical "sooter!" I'll have to look into this, as I typically enjoy these kinds of games.

seedaripper1973 @ Jul 9th 2008 1:40PM

is this and many other games being released in europe as well?...these questions and many others will be answered in the next thrilling installment of...er

RagingStormX @ Jul 9th 2008 3:05PM

This better have trophies....if not, I am not buying it.

Justin @ Jul 9th 2008 5:18PM

And so the xbox360 douchebaggery commences with the achievement whores not buying games due to no recognition....

Don't buy the game then assbag, we won't miss you in co-op

Dema @ Jul 9th 2008 4:00PM

I played this game before. It's okay but nothing I would personally
pay more than $5 for.

adolson @ Jul 9th 2008 4:31PM

July 24th, eh? Someone should tell Capcom:

"Also, this is a big month for you PSN gamers as 1942: Joint Strike, the next installation of the classic 194X shooter series, finally arrives on the PLAYSTATION Network on July 31, 2008."

Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/07/09/bionic-commando-rearmed-psn-features-revealed/

KUV1977 @ Jul 9th 2008 10:28PM

from your very link... first read note in the comments:

"John Diamonon replied on July 9, 2008 at 6:59 pm
It will be well worth the wait. Also, I made a big mistake on the 1942 announcement. It’s actually coming out sooner than you think, on JULY 24, 2008!!! (but that’s a good thing, right?)"