Just a quick heads-up to let you know that the classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up, R-Type, which dates back to the arcade days of the 1980's, is set for an all-new outing on the Xbox live arcade!

Original Japanese developer, Irem, won't be in charge of the project, instead Microsoft will be in the pilot's seat.

It's going to be interested to see whether it can truly revive the compelling gameplay of the original, but currently we don't even now if it will actually even be a shooter!

For more essential reading, check out our feature on bringing ZX Spectrum games to consoles.

Source :: AU government