Huh, it seems that the Dreamcast is staging quite the comeback. This is no less than 6 titles that have been released in the last year or so that I can remember. I just got word from Goat Store Publishing that the release date for Irides: Master of Blocks has been set for December 12th, 2009.

We’re told that Irides: Master of Blocks is an incredible puzzler game where the player has to match blocks of similar colors together to eliminate them, score points and create combos. The faster that the blocks are connected and the more blocks there are, the better the score when they are eliminated! Just like all of the great classic puzzle games, Irides: Master of Blocks is an easy concept, but one that is tough to master!

Irides: Master of Blocks contains over 30 levels of content, challenging players with different Power Blocks to either assist or hamper your progression through the game. Players can also attempt to become the Master of Blocks with a friend in Co-Op mode, progressing through the game with both players playing in the same playfield. A two-to-four player multiplayer mode allows players to face off against friends or foes to see who is the true Master of Blocks! Friends not around to play? Submit scores online to see who the best in the universe at smashing blocks is!

Want something extra special? To celebrate the 12/12 release of Irides: Master of Blocks, the GOAT Store is creating 122 (144) special limited edition copies of the game which will be sold only through the GOAT Store, LLC’s online web site.

The official release date for Irides: Master of Blocks will be 12/12/09.

Feature List for Irides: Master of Blocks:

• Single-player Campaign mode with four difficulty levels
• Co-Op Campaign mode to play with a friend
• Multi-player versus modes to face off against up to four players
• More than 30 levels including unlockable bonus levels
• Over 15 awesome music tracks
• Region free title, supports NTSC, PAL and VGA displays
• Supports all licensed Dreamcast controllers
• Supports rumble pack accessories
• Worldwide online high score tracking
• Standard and Limited Edition versions release same day

Feature List for the Limited Edition version (only available http://www.goatstore.com

• New cover art
• Full-color expanded instruction booklet
• Disc art denoting the game as a Limited Edition copy
• Mini-Poster for the game individually numbered and signed by the game developer
• Two inch diameter Irides: Master of Blocks collector’s coin, also individually numbered

If you’re looking to dust off your old Dreamcast and play some new games, it seems like the Goat Store has you covered on that platform and a bunch of others.