Retro Releases - Week of 1/31/11

These are the upcoming retro releases for the week:

Nintendo Virtual Console:

No new releases.

Playstation Network:

Samurai Shodown (Arcade, 1993)

Samurai Shodown is now available for download on PSP. This classic 2D fighting game allows you to choose from 12 different characters, and places a heavy emphasis on quick, weapons-based attacks rather than overly-complicated button combos. You can download Samurai Shodown in the NeoGeo Arcade for $6.99. You can also find the original Samurai Shodown as a part of Samurai Shodown Anthology for Wii, PSP, and Playstation 2. 

Mega Man 2 (Playstation - Japan Only, 1999)

Mega Man 2 (originally for the NES) was ported to the PSX in Japan around 1999. It's now available for download as a Japan PSOne Classic for $5.99. This specific port of Mega Man can also be found as a part of the Mega Man Anniversary Collection, which is available on the original Xbox, Gamecube, or Playstation 2.

Xbox Live Arcade

No new releases.

Also of interest this week for retro gamers is Pac-Man Championship Edition. Though it's not an older game (having been initially developed in 2007) it's a great addition to a classic franchise. It's available on the Playstation Network for $4.99 today.