Hudson will be releasing TurboGrafx-16 titles to the PSN

by: Tina - posted: 1/5/2011 2:33:00 PM

Hudson today announced the imminent release of their old school TurboGrafx Classics on the PSN. The current titles planned for resurrection are:

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

Keep an eye out for future classic releases from the late 80s console, and read on for a bit of history on it.

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:

Alien Crush
Bomberman '94
Bonk's Adventure
Dungeon Explorer
Neutopia
New Adventure Island
Soldier Blade
Super Star Soldier
Victory Run
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.