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Battletoads Double Dragon - NES®
The Out-of-this-World 8-Bit Beat 'Em Up Receives a Limited Collector’s Cartridge Re-Release from Retro-Bit® Publishing
POMONA, CA, April 19th, 2022 -- Worlds collide in Battletoads Double Dragon in an officially-licensed limited collector’s cartridge re-release of the classic Nintendo® Entertainment System brawler from Retro-Bit® Publishing, a publishing imprint of Retro-Bit® that is distributed exclusively by Innex Inc®. This will only be available during an open pre-order window from April 19th through May 22nd, 2022, at a price of $59.99/€64.99. Retro-Bit Publishing also intends to release the 16-bit version of the game later this year.
Developed by Rare and published by Tradewest in 1993, Battletoads Double Dragon brought two of the 20th century's most iconic beat 'em up franchises together for an unforgettable adventure to save Earth from the evil Dark Queen and Shadow Boss. Whether solo or two-player co-op, the 8-bit cartridge allowed brawlers to choose between Jimmy and Billy Lee and the three Battletoads -- Zitz, Rash, and Pimple. Through seven lengthy and varied stages, players beat up aliens, raced on speed bikes, swung over bottomless pits, and even got into an epic shoot 'em up battle in the middle of space. And with familiar faces like Big Blag, Abobo, Robo-Manus and more, both critics and fans have embraced Battletoads Double Dragon as the most exciting and diverse beat 'em up released.
The upcoming Collector’s Edition from Retro-Bit® Publishing will bring this ultimate team-up into the 21st century with an individually-numbered deluxe hardcover box that is scaled to the dimensions of traditional 8-bit cartridge packaging for display continuity. It will also house a Jumpin' Jade cartridge for compatible 8-bit systems and include a full-color instruction manual. Something Retro-Bit Publishing is introducing in this collector’s edition is an exclusive acrylic cartridge display stand featuring pixelated characters that represent both Battletoads and Double Dragon.
"A team-up as monumental as this deserves the highest-quality product, and that's what Retro-Bit Publishing strives for on every collector’s edition," explains Richard Igros, Director of Marketing. "We are always looking to innovate with each re-release while consistently keeping the essence of game preservation in mind. The acrylic stand will help collectors and fans display the game like never before. Battletoads Double Dragon will also mark the first cross-license title we've worked on, and we are grateful to Rare and Arc System Works for this opportunity. We feel that fans of both the Lee brothers and the 'Toads will appreciate the attention to detail we've given this incredible game."
Pre-orders will begin on April 19th and run through May 22nd, visit the Retro-Bit website for all participating retailers. North American pre-orders can be placed through Limited Run Games and Castlemania Games, while European pre-orders will be available in late April and can be found at Spel & Sant, DragonBox Shop, and Strictly Limited Games. Battletoads & Double Dragon pre-orders are $59.99 in North America and /€64.99 in Europe.
More information can be found at: https://retro-bit.com/battletoads-double-dragon
Battletoads Double Dragon - SNES®
Video Gaming’s Ultimate Team-Up Star in One of the Most Exciting and Unique Beat ‘Em Ups Ever Conceived
POMONA, CA, November 22nd, 2022 – Retro-Bit® Publishing, a publishing imprint of Retro-Bit® is proud to announce that they will be teaming up with the most iconic heroes in beat ‘em up history to release a limited-edition 16-Bit Collector’s Cartridge of Battletoads Double Dragon. Pre-orders will be available starting November 22nd at a price of $54.99 in North America and €69.99 in Europe and will run through December 27, 2022.
Developed by Rare and first released in 1993, this critically-acclaimed beat ‘em up brought together Jimmy and Billy Lee from Double Dragon and the three Battletoads -- Rash, Pimple and Zitz – to form video gaming’s ultimate team-up and battle the evil Dark Queen and Shadow Boss. Hailed by fans and critics alike for having impressive graphics and a stellar soundtrack, this 16-bit game sees players fight through seven lengthy and varied stages beating up aliens, racing on speed bikes, swinging over bottomless pits and getting into epic shootouts in the vast reaches of space. The whole thing is anchored by a fun and engaging story that brings back some of the best-known enemies from both the Battletoads and Double Dragon franchises, including familiar faces like Big Blag, Abobo, and Robo-Manus.
The upcoming Collector’s Cartridge from Retro-Bit® Publishing will celebrate the game’s 30th anniversary with a limited-edition deluxe hardcover box that is individually-numbered and comes with an Ultimate Team Green 16-Bit cartridge. This one-time Collector’s Cartridge will also include a full-color instruction manual.
“There are a lot of great epic beat ‘em ups, but none are as legendary as Battletoads Double Dragon,” explains Richard Igros, Director of Marketing. “After the overwhelming success of our 8-Bit Collector’s Cartridge earlier this year, we are thankful to Rare and Arc System Works for the opportunity to give 16-Bit fans a chance to experience one of the most unique brawlers ever made. This is the kind of game that isn’t afraid to shift from good, old-fashioned brawling to outer space shoot ‘em up action in the blink of an eye, which is just one of the reasons why Battletoads Double Dragon remains so beloved three decades later.”
Retro-Bit® Publishing’s pre-order campaign comes mere months after the successful release of 8-Bit Collector’s Cartridge of Battletoads Double Dragon. The publisher also released collector’s editions of Gaiares on Genesis® and the Game Boy® version of Avenging Spirit in 2022. Pre-orders for their Valis collection for the Genesis are available until November 27th.
Pre-orders for Battletoads Double Dragon 16-Bit edition will run through December 27, visit the Retro-Bit website for all participating retailers. North American pre-orders can be placed through Limited Run Games and Castlemania Games, while European pre-orders will be available at NedGame, XtraLife, Spel & Sant, DragonBox Shop, and more later this week. Battletoads Double Dragon pre-orders are $54.99 in North America and /€69,99 in Europe.
More information can be found at: https://retro-bit.com/battletoads-double-dragon
Battletoads Double Dragon - Game Boy®
Limited-Edition Battletoads Double Dragon Returning to the Game Boy®
Montclair, CA, March 11th, 2025 – Just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rare, Retro-Bit® Publishing is excited to announce that they will be teaming up with the iconic developer to publish exclusive limited-edition collector’s cartridges re-releases for two of their critically acclaimed games. Pre-orders are now open for both R.C. Pro-Am II on the Nintendo® Entertainment System for $59.99 in the United States ($89.99 in Canada) and €69,99 in Europe, as well as Battletoads Double Dragon on the Game Boy®, which is priced at $44.99 ($69.99 in Canada) and €49,99 in Europe. This will be a one-time production run only available through a pre-order which will run through April 13, 2025.
Founded in 1985 by Tim and Chris Stamper, Rare has spent the last four decades working with some of the biggest publishers in the industry and creating many of the most successful and influential games of all time on consoles as varied as the Nintendo Entertainment System, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 5.
Developed by Rare and published by Tradewest in 1993, this critically acclaimed beat ‘em up brought together Jimmy and Billy Lee from Double Dragon and the three Battletoads -- Rash, Pimple, and Zitz – to form video gaming’s ultimate team-up and battle the evil Dark Queen and Shadow Boss. Already a hit on consoles, this Game Boy edition surprised critics and fans by retaining all of the hard-hitting action and varied level designs, featuring fighting, racing, swinging, and even shoot ‘em up elements. The whole thing is anchored by a fun and engaging story that brings back some of the best-known enemies from both the Battletoads and Double Dragon franchises.
This will mark the third time Retro-Bit Publishing has released Battletoads Double Dragon, with both the Nintendo Entertainment System® and Super NES® versions getting collector’s editions in 2022. This upcoming Game Boy® release will feature the Ultimate Team Green cartridge, numbered deluxe hardcover cartridge packaging, and a detailed instruction manual.
“Over the last forty years, Rare has used the ever-evolving hardware to consistently create some of the most inventive and exciting games of all time,” explains Andres Ordonez, Product Marketing Specialist at Retro-Bit. “We’re excited to celebrate their anniversary with collector’s editions of both R.C. Pro-Am II and Battletoads Double Dragon, two games that pushed the limits of what was possible on the Nintendo Entertainment System® and Game Boy®. These games are the best of their genre on either console and should not be held hostage behind exorbitant prices for those who wish to own a copy.”
Today’s announcement of Battletoads Double Dragon marks the third Game Boy® release for Retro-Bit Publishing, which previously published Avenging Spirit in 2022 and Rod Land in 2024. Other recent pre-order campaigns have included Schbibinman Zero - Shockman Zero on the Super NES® and P-47 II MD on the SEGA Genesis®/Mega Drive.
Pre-orders for both on-time production runs of R.C. Pro-Am II and Battletoads Double Dragon are available now, individually, and will run through April 13 at both Retro-Bit’s website and participating retailers. United States R.C. Pro-Am II is priced at $59.99 in North America and €69,99 in Europe, and Canada direct customers can pre-order for $89.99. Battletoads Double Dragon on Game Boy® is priced at $44.99 in North America and €49,99 in Europe and available for Canada direct customers for $69.99.
More information can be found at: https://retro-bit.com/battletoads-double-dragon
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About Arc System Works
Arc System Works is known for its 2D fighting games series like Guilty Gear and Blazblue, and is keeping the Double Dragon series alive since they acquired the IP in 2015.
About Rare
UK-based developer Rare has been making golden memories and redefining gaming genres since 1985, and exclusively on Microsoft platforms since joining Microsoft Studios in 2002. Following an opportunity to celebrate 30 years of games with the Rare Replay anniversary collection in 2015 – covering everything from Battletoads to Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark to Viva Piñata – the studio has been forging ahead with shared world adventures in Sea of Thieves since its 2018 launch.
About Retro-Bit
A leader in the retro-gaming community for more than a decade, Retro-Bit® brings new life to classic video game consoles with exciting accessories, controllers and games. From the Atari 2600® to the PlayStation 5® and almost everything in between, Retro-Bit offers the best new ways to play classic games. Retro-Bit can be found online at retro-bit.com and across social media allmylinks.com/retro-bit.
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