HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT TO CELEBRATE OLD SCHOOL GAMING WITH TURBOGRAFX CLASSICS FOR PLAYSTATION NETWORK
Ports of Original TurboGrafx 16 Favorites to be Available for Download in January
San Mateo, Calif. – Jan. 5, 2011 – Hudson Entertainment is bringing back the old school with the upcoming release of TurboGrafx Classics for PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. The 10 games from the beloved console will be available to PlayStation Network users, released individually this winter.
Fans of the TurboGrafx-16 can look forward to playing the following games on their PlayStation® 3 system or PSP® system, which will be the first of many TurboGrafx-16 games delivered in full to the new generation console:
1. Alien Crush
2. Bomberman ’94
3. Bonk’s Adventure
4. Dungeon Explorer
5. Neutopia
6. New Adventure Island
7. Soldier Blade
8. Super Star Soldier
9. Victory Run
10. World Sports Competition
The original TurboGrafx-16 video game console was developed by Hudson Soft and NEC. It was released to major popularity in Japan in 1987, making its way to North America in 1989. With an 8-bit CPU and dual 16-bit GPU the console was capable of displaying 482 colors at once. TurboGrafx-16 was the first console to have an optional CD module, which allowed for more storage and cheaper costs.
For more information on TurboGrafx Classics and other Hudson titles, visit www.hudsonent.com.
Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American subsidiary of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on three key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.
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