A new Rocket Knight game is coming to XBLA, PSN, Steam
Destructoid —
... 1UP has got an exclusive preview of the tentatively titled Rocket Knight, which is due out in early 2010 on Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Steam. Besides looking gorgeous and exactly how I would envision a revival of the retro series, the new game has an interesting backstory as well. ...
Konami Revisits Rocket Knight Adventures For XBLA, PSN [Konami]
Kotaku —
... Unlike the ReBirth revivals, the newest Rocket Knight, as revealed by 1UP, will be given a 3D graphical makeover, staying true to its 2D gameplay roots. And unlike previous Konami retro spin-offs, this one's coming to Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, and PCs via Steam. ...
Rocket Knight returns to XBLA, PSN and Steam in early 2010
Joystiq —
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Well, after the return of classic adventure games -- and now Sparkster -- our magical roll of granted wishes was bound to come to an end. 1UP and Konami have revealed a ...
The Rocket Knight Returns
Kombo.com —
... look at the 15-year return of Sparkster. And things kick off with their preview , followed by blogs, a look at the game's character design, a podcast, and finally, the trailer for the game itself. But, let's not get ahead of ourselves, and look at what has been laid before us. We'll try to keep it simple. "The funny thing about Rocket Knight is that when you look for information on the Internet -- if you can find it -- you never see anything bad about him," says Konami producer Tomm Hulett. "The people who played the games and remember Sparkster really love him." As ...
Konami to revive Rocket Knight for PC
Big Download Blog —
... In the spirit of reviving old game franchises like Monkey Island and Bionic Commando, 1Up.com has the first word on a new version of Rocket Knight, a series from publisher Konami that hasn't had a new entry in 15 years. That ...
Rocket Knight Revival
Blue's News —
Konami is planning a new installment in the long-dormant Rocket Knight series for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 for release next year. 1UP has a preview, including details on the game's elaborate back-story, saying: "Unlike Rearmed, this isn't simply a tarted-up remake of an old game; Rocket Knight is a sequel, set 15 years after the last game in the series, 1994's Sparkster for Genesis."
Rocket Knight Remake Video Explains What Rocket Knight Is
The Escapist : Latest News —
... level map. Platformers seem to have found a brand new home on digital distribution services. A Rocket Knight remake would probably have never seen a retail release; even on the Wii it probably just wouldn't sell very well, as I'm sure the Klonoa remake did not. Being able to download Rocket Knight for probably $10 to $15 (not that pricing information has been released yet) makes it much more attractive than a $40 retail game. Rocket Knight is expected in early 2010. Source: 1up
Rocket Knight Announcement
Blue's News —
... via a 1UP preview . The game will be released via digital distribution next year, and here's a description of what to expect: In Rocket Knight, players take on the role of a fiery opossum named Sparkster who returns home to the Kingdom of Zephyrus after 15 years to find it in shambles. Using wits and a trusty rocket pack, players must steer clear and overcome a hostile wolf army looming to take the lives of the Zephyrus people. A 2.5D action adventure title, Rocket Knight brings expansive new worlds, each with massive platform levels and a rocket flying level. As players ...



