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	Contra (arcade game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The original game was ported as Gryzor to the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64 by Ocean Software for their release in Europe in 1988.
		In the game, the character Bill is also a slightly transformed copy of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lance a slightly transformed copy of Sylvester Stallone.
		Contra was not the first game to feature this famous code; it was actually the NES/Famicom port of Gradius, despite popular belief.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Contra_(arcade_game) (2488 words)

	The Contra HQ
		Contra is often well revered by the NES community, as many still call it one of their favorite games of all time.
		The game is pretty tough, but by the fifth level (the arctic zone) the game goes a bit overboard with frustration.
		In Contra instead of picking up falcon symbols the powerups were all different looking guns and you actually saw the different guns being held by the heroes.
	contra.classicgaming.gamespy.com /contra.htm (773 words)

	UGO.com Games - The History of Contra Super Feature
		It's probably tired trivia at this point, but the Contra name was born out of two Japanese kanji symbols on the side of the cabinet that were pronounced "kon" and "tra".
		The arcade game was not all that different from the NES version that would follow.
		Contra's place in video game history was cemented in February 1988 when a redesigned and expanded port of the arcade game was brought to the Nintendo Entertainment System.
	www.ugo.com /channels/games/features/neocontra/contra_1.asp (692 words)

	Review: Contra (XBOX Live Arcade) for Xbox 360 on Gamepro.com. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This is not the beloved NES shooter that popularized the Konami code, but the less polished arcade game that preceded it.
		Arcade Contra's stages are shorter than the NES game's, though they retain the same basic themes, as well as the classic tunes that the NES version has probably burnt into your mind.
		Despite that, Contra Arcade is still a blast, albeit one with sluggish controls.
	www.gamepro.com /microsoft/xbox360/games/reviews/87468.shtml (374 words)

	Amazon.com: Contra (NES game) RARE!: Computer & Video Games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		No, Contra can't hold a candle up to games in terms of graphics and sound, and the people who bash on the game for that are probably too young to remember Contra, or they're too busy being stuck in the 3D era that side scrollers are too "kiddish" for them.
		Contra is not only one of the hardest games out there (as most 8-bit and 16-bit games are a lot harder than the 32-bit and over generation), it's one the greatest of the NES generation.
		Contra is often cited (along with Mega Man and its sequel Super C) as being one of the hardest 8-bit games out there.
	www.amazon.com /Contra-NES-game-RARE/dp/B0009VRFFS (1848 words)

	The Contra HQ
		The SNES port is fairly faithful to the arcade game, featuring all four characters and only limiting it to two simultaneous players.
		The Treasure-developed Sin and Punishment probably has more in common with the likes of Panzer Dragoon than Contra, although the gameplay is similar to Cabal, the GI Arcade game, and the isometric levels of the original Contra game - you control a young group of warriors in a post-apolcalypitic world from a behind-the-back perspective.
		Treasure's first game took the basic concept of Contra, added in bright cartoon graphics and an amazing weaponry system (where you make combinations of four base weapons for a monstrous arsenal of destruction) makes this one of the best Genesis games out there.
	contra.classicgaming.gamespy.com /features/contralikegames.htm (641 words)

	NES in the Arcade - Playchoice 10, Vs. Unisystem, Vs. Dualsystem
		The Vs. System arcade machines are single unit game machines, with a modified version of the NES game the game being modified into a real arcade game.
		These games are different from their NES or Playchoice counterparts, in that the games are ported over into real arcade games, and they play just like any other arcade games.
		And unlike the Playchoice games, there is no timer that decides how long you play, in these games you play effects how long you can play etc. Therefore, these games differ a fair amount from the original NES games (though are still roughly the same in terms of the game itself).
	www.gamersgraveyard.com /repository/nes/history/nes_arcade.html (897 words)

	Contra out on Xbox Live Arcade tomorrow news all- VGPub -
		Contra will hit the Xbox 360 tomorrow, November 8, 2006 when it will be available for download off of the Xbox Live Marketplace.
		For newer gamers, Contra was one of the premier side scrolling action games which featured eight levels of intense gunplay action.
		It lit up the Arcade scene once it arrived in the late 80s, and was most famous for its two player co-op play.
	www.vgpub.com /contra-livearcade/news (223 words)

	The Contra HQ
		I managed to obtain the Famicom Contra game - the practical upshot of me mentioning this is that I was able to use the sound test and record the full soundtrack from the game, found in the usual scattered multimedia section.
		Contra NES and Super C NES have more detailed pages, though the latter is not quite finished yet.
		Super Contra Arcade, Contra Advance, and Operation C now have their own sections.
	contra.classicgaming.gamespy.com /welcome.htm (1043 words)

	Contra download @ Game Downloads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A good PC conversion of Konami's hit arcade game of the same name, Contra is a Vietnam war platform game that features Rambo-style one-man commando against seeming the entire planet's enemy population, complete with colorful explosions, varied enemy units, and excellent level design.
		The only glaring weakness I've found is that the game is a bit too short though-- but then again, this is true for most Konami game.
		No, not from a game whose name is still going strong in various console-based games, although only one more PC conversion (Super C) was made.
	free-game-downloads.mosw.com /abandonware/pc/arcade_action/games_cm_cz/contra.html (213 words)

	Contra for Xbox 360 Review - Xbox 360 Contra Review
		Although most of the other points in the game are pretty easy to earn, finishing the arcade mode on one credit is probably the game's toughest achievement.
		Once you get past the arcade vs. NES debate, Contra plays accurately, and when you get a good connection, the true co-op gameplay is much better than the side-by-side co-op that many other Konami games have been doing on Xbox Live Arcade.
		Neo Contra is filled with over-the-top shooting action and twitch gameplay, so it's good for some kicks, even if the game ultimately doesn't provide much depth or challenge.
	www.gamespot.com /xbox360/action/contra/review.html (707 words)

	Xbox.com \| Xbox Live Arcade on Xbox 360
		Once in the Arcade, players have the option to play games they have already downloaded or choose "Download Games" to add new titles to their collection.
		Games are small enough to fit on your hard drive or memory unit.
		Every Xbox Live Arcade game has a free trial version that can be downloaded to a user's hard drive or memory unit by anyone with an Xbox Live Silver or Gold membership!
	www.xbox.com /en-AU/games/livearcade/default.htm (944 words)

	GameStats: Contra
		Though released first in arcades, it is the NES conversion of Contra that most players remember with fondness.
		Contra's simple gameplay pioneered new standards for the side-scrolling shooter genre, with eight-way directional shooting that allowed more freedom than the typical '80s shooter.
		Two-player cooperative play is also a huge part of why we loved (and continue to love) the game, as we still remember the co-op tactics of our youth: player one takes the spread gun, player two grabs the laser, and no one stops shooting.
	www.gamestats.com /objects/005/005653 (220 words)

	Contra for sale at QuarterArcade.com, your source for Classic Arcade Games
		This game was never operated, it has been in someone's home since day 1 and shows.
		Overall a beautiful game, one of the cleanest game's we've ever seen.
		Read more about this game, and other games at the Great Game Database: ggdb.com.
	www.quarterarcade.com /Game.aspx/5656 (208 words)

	Contra Database \| Keeping the Legacy alive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Now, for all of you familiar with the arcade version you'll know that the game had a much different screen height, which means you'll have to rotate your DS 90 degrees to play it as it was intended.
		This May the original arcade version of Contra will be hitting stores exclusively in Japan, as part of the company Hamster's series of re-releases known as 'Oretachi Gesen Zoku' (or Oretachi Game Center).
		A much needed review of Contra (NES) is up as well, written by yours truly :P There are still no reviews of Super C (NES), C: The Contra Adventure or Alien Wars EX (or Contra Advance).
	innit.ukgamer.net /contradb/index.php (1386 words)

	Siliconera » Arcade
		Contra was originally released as an arcade game with a vertical monitor and with pseudo 3D levels.
		Contra was a game that was always more fun and substantially easier to play with a friend and the Xbox 360 version adds in online play via Xbox Live.
		Considering that the only other arcade port is part of the Japanese only Oretachi arcade game collection and it costs about five times as much, Contra for the Xbox 360 is a pretty good deal.
	www.siliconera.com /infosphere/other/arcade (1705 words)

	Contra Coming to Live Arcade - Kotaku
		Contra, along with Time Pilot, Frogger, and Scramble (but depressingly not Fast Freddy) are coming to Live courtesy of Konami.
		It's nice to see that the current generation of consoles are the ones that finally embrace emulation, as opposed to spurning it as something criminal.
		I thought they said that a new Arcade game would be added weekly.
	www.kotaku.com /gaming/konami/contra-coming-to-live-arcade-173783.php (461 words)

	Contra, Atari Classics Come to Live Arcade
		Atari and Konami are planning to bolster that with seven new games coming in the next few months.
		The first game to arrive is Konami's hit arcade game Contra, which will be available through the Xbox Live Marketplace on Wednesday, 8 November.
		Atari, meanwhile, is bringing quantity to the Arcade, with six new games arriving from January.
	games.kikizo.com /news/200611/020.asp (172 words)

	Contra Review (Xbox 360)
		However, my excitement regarding the Xbox Live Arcade release of Contra took a nose dive as soon as I downloaded the game that I came to realize was the arcade version, rather than my beloved NES release.
		I only vaguely remember the arcade version, so I had high hopes that the game would be very similar to the console edition.
		For the most part the game is quite similar, but some levels are just not as lengthy and there are a few spots where things are altered.
	reviews.teamxbox.com /xbox-360/1250/Contra/p1 (680 words)

	Gamerz-Edge -- Konami Code Returns Contra on Xbox Live Arcade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Contra on Xbox Live® Arcade for Xbox 360™
		Relive the fight to stop the destruction of humanity in Konami’s classic side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, “Contra”, available on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 for download beginning Wednesday, November 8, after 0800 GMT (1:00 a.m.
		“Contra” for Xbox Live Arcade includes enhanced graphics and sound and also features new multiplayer cooperative gameplay, allowing you and a buddy to work together from either the same console or through Xbox Live.
	www.gamerz-edge.com /news/articles/110606Konami.html (268 words)

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	Neo Contra for PlayStation 2 - AOL GameDaily
		The game's on the short side, and it's for some reason a little easier than past incarnations, but it's a fun shooter that's great to play in short bursts.
		It's not the best game in the series, but Neo Contra is a welcome addition, and at the very least deserves a rent.
		The changes made to this classic role-playing game formula make us hope that this is not, indeed, the "final" fantasy.
	gamedaily.com /neo-contra/playstation-2/game-news/2489?articleID=235492 (287 words)

	Game\|Life
		I assume they're using the super high-tech method that most emulators use for multiplayer, which is essentially turning two machines with the same game on at once and having the controller inputs count for both machines.
		I use Gold for arcade games 95% of the time and it's stupid that I cannot even play Frogger, Time Pilot or (apparently, since I've not played it online yet) Contra online properly.
		I knew I had about three seconds before I got a game over and the game shut down (you can't pause in co-op mode), so I literally dropped my controller, ran to get my camera, and dove in front of the tv to snap a pic with the precious seconds I had left.
	blog.wired.com /games/2006/11/xbla_contra_coo.html (835 words)

	Play Free Kids Games - Free Internet Games - Contra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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	www.arcadekitty.com /game/10274/Contra.html (246 words)

	Contra for Xbox 360 - Contra Xbox 360 Game - Contra Xbox 360 Video Game
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		The classic arcade game Galaga comes to the Xbox Live Arcade.
		Konami's classic arcade shooter is coming to Xbox Live Arcade.
	www.gamespot.com /xbox360/action/contra/similar.html (187 words)

	IGN Boards - Konami Classics
		A lot of the Konami games for the NES were arcade games.
		They were 16 bit games, while their NES counterparts were 8 bit.
		As for the arcade, I always wished the NES's graphics and sound were the same, but the levels seemed longer to make up for the lack of technology.
	boards.ign.com /board/b5138/97978629/p1?48 (1460 words)

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