Microsoft Wants Radiant Silvergun For XBLA

In an interview with Gamasutra, Treasure CEO Masato Maegawa reveals that Microsoft has requested the classic Saturn shoot-em Radiant Silvergun for Xbox Live Arcade, but Treasure has yet to say yes.

Radiant Silvergun is a classic shooter that’s developed a cult following despite the fact that it never saw release here in the states. In fact, it was the first game I ever imported, opening up a whole new expensive way for me to burn through my paycheck. It’s no wonder Microsoft wants it. Getting it, however, is another story.

“Microsoft actually asked us if we could put it out,” he says. “We’re thinking about it, certainly, but it’s not as simple as just saying ‘OK, let’s put it up.’ I mean, sure, with Ikaruga, we released it as-is without having to do or add a great deal to the game, and it was popular and well accepted for what it was. But if you play Radiant Silvergun nowadays, it’s certainly aged in assorted ways, and I’m not sure they’re all good,”

Basically, Treasure would love to see the game get back into the hands of the players, but isn’t sure that XBLA is the place to do it.

“I think we’d definitely like to see it out there. But the situation around that game is a bit different from Ikaruga, so I don’t know if we’d see it on [Xbox Live].”

Could this herald a possible remake of the beloved title? Inquiring minds want to know. I want to know.

Hit up the link below for more, and be sure to check out Gama’s full interview with Maegawa for more juicy Treasure info.

Treasure’s Maegawa: Microsoft Asked For Radiant Silvergun On XBLA [Gamasutra]