Retro-Bit Publishing’s Pre-Order Campaign Will Coincide with the Game’s 30th Anniversary
POMONA, CA, November 22nd, 2022 – Retro-Bit® Publishing announced today that thirty years after first blasting off in Japan, they will bring Gley Lancer to North America and Europe for the first time in a limited-edition collectors cartridge. Pre-orders will go on sale starting November 22nd and run through December 27, priced at $54.99 in North America and €69.99 in Europe.
Released in 1992 by famed developer Masaya, Gley Lancer is a cinematic shoot ‘em up that tells the story of Lucia, a 16-year-old fighter pilot who is forced into action after her father, a high-ranking commander in the Federation Navy, is captured by an unknown alien race. Using the highly customizable prototype fighter CSH-01-XA Gley Lancer, Lucia fights through eleven challenging stages that defy conventions by featuring both horizontal and vertical paths, along with memorable boss fights and a gripping story told through numerous cutscenes. At the time, critics raved about the detailed pixel graphics, fast-paced action, and highly customizable Gley Lancer ship.
Previously physically unavailable in North America and Europe, this limited-edition release will be the first time ever to have all text from the cutscenes fully translated on a Ruby Nova cartridge for Sega Genesis®, Mega Drive, and compatible systems. The collector’s package will also come with an embellished slipcover, full-color instruction manual, individually-numbered certificate of authenticity, and a reversible box inlay sleeve, complete with alternate artwork.
“Gley Lancer is one of Japan’s greatest hidden gems, and it’s about time the rest of the world has a chance to discover this shoot ‘em up classic on a physical cartridge,” explains Richard Igros, Director of Marketing at Retro-Bit Publishing. “From the gorgeous pixel graphics to the catchy 16-bit soundtrack to the smooth gameplay, we’re excited to bring one of developer Masaya’s best games to consoles across North America and Europe for the first time.”
Gley Lancer is the latest in Retro-Bit Publishing’s growing line of limited-edition collectors cartridges. Over the last few months, the company has released versions of Battletoads & Double Dragon on both the 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, as well as the critically-acclaimed shoot ‘em up Gaiares on Genesis. This year also saw Retro-Bit Publishing release their first Game Boy title – Avenging Spirit. Pre-orders for their Valis collection for the Genesis are available until November 27th.
Pre-orders for Gley Lancer on Genesis/Mega Drive 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.
A portion of the proceeds generated by Retro-Bit's Gley Lancer re-release will be donated to the Video Game History Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games.
More information can be found at: https://retro-bit.com/gley-lancer
Press Kit can be found HERE
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About Retro-Bit
Since 2007, Retro-Bit® has been a pioneer of the retro-gaming community. One of its counterparts, Retro-Bit® Publishing has brought gamers the physical form of many rare and exclusive titles in the retro-gaming industry. In order to provide this new way to play, Retro-Bit Publishing has re-created rare games into physical media and brought them to where they were never released. Retro-Bit Publishing gives gamers and collectors across the globe the opportunity to experience an alternative way to play, and own one-of-a-kind and limited-edition exclusives that include many extra collectible items. Retro-Bit can be found online at retro-bit.com, on Facebook (@Retrobitgaming) and on Twitter (@RetroBitGaming). Retro-Bit can be found online at retro-bit.com, Facebook (@Retrobitgaming), Instagram (@Retrobitgaming), and Twitter (@RetroBitGaming).
About Video Game History Foundation
The Video Game History Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games. The organization was founded in 2017 by historian, journalist, and game developer Frank Cifaldi.
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