Critically-Acclaimed Shooters Given New Life in One-of-a-Kind Collector's Cartridge

R-Type® III & Super R-Type® Return with the Ultimate Collector's Package

POMONA, CA, -- Retro-Bit® Publishing, a brand new publishing imprint of Retro-Bit® that is distributed exclusively by Innex Inc®, is set to package two of the most iconic and critically-acclaimed IREM® shoot 'em ups together in one 16-bit cartridge for the first time this August 2018 with the release of R-Type® III & Super R-Type® Collector's Edition.

First released in 1991 alongside the Super Nintendo Entertainment System®, Super R-Type® was hailed as "easily the best Super NES® shooter on the market" by Electronic Gaming Monthly (September, 1991) and "an outstanding piece of work" by GamePro (November, 1991). It sees the formidable R-9 once again go up against the evil Bydo Empire in seven intense stages inspired by the 1989 arcade game R-Type II®.

Three years after the series' explosive Super NES® debut, the Bydo Empire returned in R-Type III®: The Third Lightning. Named "the best shoot 'em up to appear in a long time" by SNES® Force (March, 1994), the popular action game puts players in control of the most powerful and versatile R-series vessel yet -- the R-90 Ragnarok. Equipped with Round, Shadow, or Cyclone Forces of power, as well as the ability to warp between dimensions, R-Type III is an epic fight for Earth's survival.

Bundled together for the first time ever, R-Type III & Super R-Type Collector's Edition will include a 16-bit cartridge that can be played on the Super NES®, Super Famicom and select Retro-Bit® consoles. The exclusive hard embossed collector's box will come loaded with a full-color instruction manual featuring original artwork, R-Type branded notebook, exclusive sticker collection and an individually numbered certificate of authenticity, along with art prints by the world-renowned artist Paul "OtaKing" Johnson from his R-Type fan-inspired anime collection. Retro-Bit has also collaborated with FiGPiN® to create a limited edition R-Type pin set.

"R-Type is back with the limited edition collector's package gamers have been asking for," explains Ron Pang, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Innex Inc. "We're taking two of IREM's most iconic 16-bit shooters and offering fans the ultimate collection of exclusives, high-quality content and value at an attractive price. R-Type III & Super R-Type Collector's Edition and Holy Diver are just the first of many possible exclusive releases from Retro-Bit® Publishing."

Shoot 'em up fans looking to take the fight to the Bydo Empire will need to act fast, as production will be limited to only 2,900 units in North America and 2,800 in Europe. The first one-thousand units in each region will come with an exclusive Galactic Blue cartridge. R-Type III & Super R-Type Collector's Edition is currently available for pre-order and will retail for $59.99 when it begins shipping in late August.

More information can be found at Retro-Bit.com/r-type.

Read the Holy Diver Press Release: https://innexinc.com/retrobit-holy-diver-resurrected.

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About Retro-Bit®
A leader in the retro-gaming community for more than a decade, Retro-Bit® brings new life to classic video game consoles with exciting accessories, controllers and games. From the Atari 2600® to the PlayStation 4® and almost everything in between, Retro-Bit offers the best new ways to play classic games. Retro-Bit can be found online at retro-bit.com, Facebook (@Retrobitgaming) and Twitter (@RetroBitGaming).

About Retro-Bit® Publishing
The brand new publishing arm of Retro-Bit®, a pioneer of the retro gaming community, Retro-Bit Publishing® is a continuing collection of important and historically significant games that helped shape the modern gaming landscape. The collection, distributed exclusively by Innex Inc®, preserves some of the greatest video games of all time and gives fans an opportunity to own the ultimate limited edition package with the highest-quality content.

About Innex Inc.
Innex Inc was founded in 2004 on the principles of innovation, fun, and a commitment to customer service. Over a decade later and they continue to offer the Innex Experience of offering customers a wide variety of video-game related toys and peripherals at a competitive price.
Innex is an award-winning leader in global distribution offering multiple services and shipping plans. They partner with the most recognizable and trusted brands and licenses in the industry. More information can be found online at innexinc.com.