Raiden Fighters compilation finally coming to UK

Back in March 2008, Japanese Xbox 360 gamers were treated to a compilation of Seibu Kaihatsu's sublime shmup series, Raiden Fighters.  The compilation was called Raiden Fighters Aces and contained ports of Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell Dive and Raiden Fighters Jet, which were released in arcades between 1996 and 2000.

The compilation came to America in 2009, but I had given up hope of it coming to Europe.  However, several online stores here in the UK are saying it's out in July and priced between £14 and £20, which is a bargain as far as I'm concerned.  And talking of concerned, if you're worried these are shoddy ports, just check out the American reviews.  Other than the short length of the games, the lack of online multiplayer and the fact the gamees look there age, nobody can fault Gulti's conversions.

So until July, here's a video to whet your appetites.

UPDMTWE (02/07/2011): Looks like the release date has slipped.  Most online stores are now saying September, but the actual date varies, which makes me think it won't be out that month either. Oh well.

UPDMTWE (01/10/2011): September has come and gone and still no EU release for this compilation.  I think it's vapourware and I won't bother covering it again until I have a PAL copy in my Xbox!  Thank you for your time.

MTW