Rumor: Konami trying its hands at retro revival

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pichu_pichu on 02 August 2008

This is a pretty juicy rumor. Apparently (as evidenced by the image to the right), Konami digs what Capcom's doing with reviving the retro. You know, Mega Man 9 and Bionic Commando: REarmed? Konami is all about it.

So, the rumor goes (from the rumor section of the September 2008 issue of EGM) that they're thinking about doing a little bit of reviving to one of their older 2D franchises. Talk around Wii Fanboy HQ has us leaning toward three different franchises that could get the treatment: Rocket Knight Adventures, Zombies Ate my Neighbors and Legend of the Mystical Ninja (Ganbare Goemon). Of these three, we're pretty much leaning toward Rocket Knight Adventures, although some of us would like to see Ganbare Goemon get some love.

What's your guess?

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/07/31/rumor-konami-trying-its-hands-at-retro-revival/

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brute on 02 August 2008

that would be very awesome if they make castlevania like the classics,wouldnt you think so?

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Onyxmeth on 02 August 2008

Mystical Ninja seems the least likely. Judging by XBLA's current lineup, Zombies Ate My Neighbors would fit the best into the library. I would love to see Rocket Knight Adventures though. What a comeback that would be.

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iclim4 on 02 August 2008

I wish Konami would do a 2d Suikoden game again.

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