The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Story Overview Trailer Released!

We are excited to share a new trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG) on February 14, 2025. Today’s trailer presents a story overview of the highly-acclaimed The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak that released earlier this year.

This refresher presents the complete events of Trails through Daybreak in order to help players prepare for the second installment of the Calvard Arc, where a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again.

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II

No longer threatened by the mafia organization Almata, the people of Calvard have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a mysterious crimson beast sets the wheels of fate in motion once again. Various factions spring into action – both those who abide by the law to uncover the truth and those looking to capitalize on any new developments wherever possible, no matter how sinister. With chaos once again looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor, prompting his own investigation.

Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal? The sands of time bring old and new faces together for this thrilling second installment in the Trails through Daybreak saga.

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IREM COLLECTION VOL. 2 IS TAKING OFF!

Thursday 31st of October, 2024. Stuttgart, Germany –  Can you hear the bustling sound of the arcades? ININTozai GamesIrem, and Strictly Limited Games revive the exhilarating atmosphere of 90s arcade action with the next chapter of the Irem Collection. The run and gun masterpieces GunForce, and GunForce II bundled with speedy shoot ‘em up Air Duel are blasting their way onto your console. Enlist a friend, reload, and join the GunForce, or take the fight into the skies in Air Duel!

Are you ready to take a pixel-perfect action-filled dive into arcade nostalgia? The digital edition of this excellent shooter triple threat is landing on the console of your choice, Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 4PlayStation 5, and Xbox on the 14th of November for only €24,99!

Are you craving more of a physical touch to your games? Then Strictly Limited is sure to satisfy your itch with their exclusive physical limited editions. Interested? Then stick around till the end for more info on those!

Irem: An Arcade Legacy

A mainstay in the arcades of the 80s and 90s, Irem’s games were renowned for their high difficulty level, gorgeous pixel art, and fast-paced action.

Many a quarter or 100 yen coin was spent trying to beat Irem’s extremely challenging but even more addictive masterpieces, earning them the respect of arcade aficionados not just at home in Japan but worldwide.

After last year’s Volume 1, this 2nd volume keeps up the high octane momentum with three more shooters:

GunForce I and II turn you into a one-, or if you grab a friend, two-man army on an explosive mission to save the world!  Once you’ve saved the surface the skies await in Air Duel. Hop into a helicopter gunship or a fighter jet and clean up the air!

YOU’VE BEATEN VOLUME 1? THEN RELOAD YOUR WEAPONS AND GET READY FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE!

About Air Duel

After a global catastrophe the shadowy D.A.S. organization has taken control of Earth. Become a World Defense Force pilot, hop into a helicopter, or strap yourself into a fighter jet and clear the skies in seven missions! Mobilize a friend and have him join you in the air in the local couch co-op.

About GunForce

The rogue nation only known as “R” has unleashed a supercomputer hellbent on conquering the globe. After disabling the world’s defensive systems only an elite commando operation might still be able to stop them: GunForce!

Use a variety of weapons and vehicles to run and gun your way through both the SNES and Arcade versions of this pioneering action title.

About GunForce 2

A much-improved sequel; this run and gun is a feast for the eyes. Huge detailed and beautifully animated sprite art crowns Irem’s legacy as this was their final game. Join the GunForce for a second time.

Everything that made the prequel so great was cranked up to 11: Weapons, Vehicles, Explosions, Music, Action!

All Volumes of the Irem Collection come with a variety of extra features:

Rewind and Save-states for a more forgiving experience are an option but if you want to really test your skills shoot for the high score in classic mode and rise through the online leaderboards!

Show the world what you’re made of!

Strictly Limited, in collaboration with ININ, Tozai, and Irem, is bringing to life physical and exclusive, highly limited boxed editions of the Irem Collection Volume 2. These collector’s editions will be exclusively available through Strictly Limited.

Strictly Limited is giving IREM Collection Volume 2 the boxed legacy it deserves, with two unique limited editions available for pre-order exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games online shop.

The Limited Edition is limited to a maximum of 4,000 copies for Nintendo Switch, 1,500 for PlayStation 4, and 1,500 for PlayStation 5 at a price of 34,99 €, including a colorful game manual.

The Collector’s Edition is limited to a maximum of 2000 copies for Nintendo Switch, 999 for PlayStation 4, and 999 for PlayStation 5 for 89,99 €, including lots of additional collectibles:

  • Game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, or PlayStation 5
  • Collector’s Edition Box
  • Colorful Game Manual
  • Original Soundtrack
  • Visual Compendium
  • Collectors Coin
  • Marquee Stickers
  • Reversible Poster
  • DIY Game Packaging Reproduction
  • Arcade/Game Flyer Reprints

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Savant – Ascent REMIX Lands December 5th on Nintendo Switch!

Bergen, Norway – October 31th, 2024 – D-Pad Studio, the developer behind the award-winning Owlboy, are pleased to announce that their acclaimed platforming shoot-’em-up Savant – Ascent REMIX is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on December 5th. Those who pre-order will receive a 15% discount off its $7.49 price tag. This Nintendo Switch release includes three new modes, which have also been added to the PC version since launch.

Classic Mode: Progress through the tower, unlocking powerful abilities and artifacts. You can now grab enemies and absorb their powers, wielding powerful spells, hurling fireballs, and flinging meteors across the screen!

Survival Mode: Expanded with new enemy waves and bosses. Push through to the game’s ultimate challenge, where the bosses unite in a devastating team attack when you reach the top!

Time Attack: Blast through story mode or select a specific stage, showing the world you’re the fastest Alchemist out there!

Savant – Ascent REMIX began life as a remaster of the original title before D-Pad Studio got carried away by their enthusiasm and ended up creating a full blown sequel to the original title. Savant – Ascent REMIX takes the shoot-em-up platformer to new heights, with a host of new content that more than doubles the size of the original game. Venture through five stages, each with their own unique gimmick, across which you’ll have to battle Laser Sharks, robotic space invaders and even an immortal Samurai. To beat these new stages and take down the bosses at the end of each, you’ll have a new double jump, cancel-jump and mid-air powershots to add to your arsenal. There’s also a new endless Survival Mode, new difficulties modes – including a NES-style, no checkpoints Hardcore Mode – and 36 newly composed songs from acclaimed Norwegian musician Savant.

In Savant – Ascent REMIX, you play as the Alchemist, who’s been cast down from his tower by an unknown force. Your goal is to ascend back to the top, with your movement limited at all times to two platforms, be they moving elevators or space debris. By using rapid volleys of magic missiles to take out attacking enemies and precise dashes and jumps to move between the two platforms, you must try to survive the deadly journey back to the summit.

Savant – Ascent REMIX is the ultimate way to experience a musical artist’s persona as you’ve never done before! The game is based on the universe of Savant – developed in collaboration with Simon S. Andersen of D-Pad Studio (Owlboy/Vikings On Trampolines). Hear Savant’s unrivaled genre bending in action as you obtain new pieces of the soundtrack and remixes. The game even gives you the option to customise your own playlist as you play.

Savant – Ascent REMIX allowed us carte blanche to go hog wild creating an intense, colorful wave of arcade action that would suit Savant’s bombastic riffs,” said D-Pad Studio’s Jo-Remi Madsen. “It’s been a blast to gradually add more game modes to this expanded remaster of our first game, and this Switch release offers a comprehensive archive of all the updates we’ve added over the past several years combined into one package!”

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Pre-Order The Ultimate Collection “TAITO Milestones 3” & Save 10% Today!

Berlin, Germany – October 29, 2024 – Excitement is building as ININ and TAITO proudly announce the release date for the third instalment of the TAITO Milestones series, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch!

Mark your calendars for December 10th, 2024TAITO Milestones 3 will be available both physically and digitally, reviving ten beloved TAITO games from the late ’80s and early ’90s. This collection, created in collaboration with HAMSTER Corporation, promises to bring players back to the golden era of arcade gaming.

Pre-orders for the digital edition start today, while pre-orders for the physical edition are already available. Take advantage of a 10% discount on early digital pre-orders until the official release date. Go check your Nintendo eShop for more details and secure your copy now!

Whether you’re teaming up in the iconic “Bubble Bobble”, embarking on a heroic journey in the legendary Rastan series: “Rastan Saga”, “Rastan Saga II” and “Warrior Blade”, or experiencing the freshly added “Dead Connection”, TAITO Milestones 3 offers something for every retro gaming enthusiast. Notably, Dead Connection will be making its home console debut, adding a unique twist to this collection.

Prepare to relive the magic of arcade classics with TAITO Milestones 3 – a must-have for both nostalgic fans and new players alike.

Here are ten titles included in the collection:

Bubble Bobble (1986)

Experience a blast from the past in the original 2 player, co-op arcade version of Bubble Bobble! Use Bub and Bob ’s bubble-blowing powers to traverse all 100 floors of the Cave of Monsters to rescue their girlfriends!

Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (1987)

Play as Bubby and Bobby in their human forms! Instead of blowing bubbles, rule with rainbows as you climb to your goal! Battle monsters and more in order to save the inhabitants of Rainbow Islands who have been captured by your arch enemy, Boss of Shadow!

Cadash (1989)

Princess Sarasa, symbol of peace for the prosperous and naturally bountiful Deezar, has been kidnapped. Choose between a fighter, mage, priest or ninja to defeat monsters, gather riches and strengthen your equipment to defeat the evil Baarogue in this classic 2 player co-op action RPG!

Rastan Saga (1987)

In this platform action game, follow the journey of Rastan the Thief, in a tale set before he became king, as he sets off on the Princess’ orders to protect the kingdom of Ceim. Battle enemies along the way and defeat the monstrous dragon with various items, and weapons like a fire sword, a hammer, or an axe!

Rastan Saga 2 (1988)

Set out on a journey into battle against various enemies and traps to protect the holy city of Rastania and the temple, SkyScraper, from the wicked tribe. This action game is a prequel to Rastan Saga.

Champion Wrestler (1989)

Go to war in the ring in 8 rounds in order to become the champion. Use technical moves such as aerial techniques and submission holds to ringside brawls and the use of deadly weapons! The action never lets up! Play together in tag-team matches or against each other 1v1, either way, this couch co-op promises lots of wrestling action.

Runark (1990)

This iconic beat-em-up features up to 4 player couch co-op! Play as a squad of rangers that must save the animals from evil poachers. Destroy bad guys by any means possible; use hand to hand combat or weapons like knives and rocket launchers! SHBROOM!

Warrior Blade (1991)

The third game in the Rastan series. Set in the kingdom at the end of the earth; Depon, this adventure sees Rastan and his comrades set off in search of vast riches in the face of never-ending danger. Choose from 3 characters in this dual-screen cabinet 2 player co-op game.

Thunder Fox (1990)

A run and gun action game released for arcades in 1990! Play as the Thunder Fox anti-terrorism team to bring down a terrorist organization. Drive tanks, pilot autogyros and ride marine jets and defeat enemies on your way to the terrorist base!

Dead Connection (1992)

Four detectives take a stand against the mafia infesting their city! Mow down the oncoming gangsters and uncover the secrets behind the case! Lift the curtain on this dark plot in your pursuit of Don Nerozzia!! An action-shooting game set in 1950s America.

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Vampire Raising Sim ‘Cute Bite’ Out Tomorrow!

October 24th, 2024. Today Indie developer Hanako Games, best known for titles such as Long Live The Queen, the Magical Diary series, and the Cute Knight series (of which Cute Bite is a spinoff) together with Ratalaika Games are pleased to announce their vampire inspired title, Cute Bite, will see its release on 25th October 2023. Targeted for PlayStation 4PlayStation 5Microsoft Xbox One,  Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo SwitchCute Bite can best be described as a trainer, vampire raising simulation.

Scene Setter

For centuries, the Old Vampire Master lived in luxury in his Northern European mansion, active by night and sleeping in his coffin by day while his blood-bound human Butler managed the estate. He also had a vampire protegee, his daughter, until they quarrelled and he locked her in a coffin underground as punishment. The Vampire Master dies in an accident, and so the Butler frees the ‘daughter’ from her punishment so that she will have a new vampire to serve.

Unfortunately, having been locked away for the Little Mistress has reverted to a child-sized form and lost her memory, her magical skills and wants to bite everything in sight. So it’s up to the Butler to guide the adorable vampire who must build up her strength in order to regain her power and be able to shapeshift back into adult form.

Be Warned

As a child the Mistress is spoiled, petulant, and impulsive. She loses her temper and will bite anything she can lay her hands upon! She does not always understand the modern world and often gets into comedic hijinks. You’ll soon realise that the Mistress  feels superior to the humans around her and resents being treated like a little girl. However, she can learn very quickly and become quite powerful, taking on a number of possible professions based on her personality and skill choices.

Friendly neighborhood vampire or a wicked tyrant…That’s down to you!

In Cute Bite players are encouraged to play their own way. The decisions you take, the stats you decide to have higher and the skills you unlock determines your vampire type and the ending you’ll receive. With an average single playthrough lasting about two hours it means the player can quickly experience the twenty possible endings, plus variations on those endings and secret character-specific scenes to unlock!

Features

  • Stat-raising gameplay. Balance the vampire’s schedule to train skills and earn gold.
  • Hunt targets to feed upon in an RPG minigame
  • Unlock advanced jobs and activities as skills increase
  • Interact with characters to learn their backstories
  • Uncover the secrets of the vampire’s origins
  • Restore your mistress to her adult form
  • Over twenty different endings to collect

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ASTLIBRA Gaiden Now Available on Nintendo Switch!

October 17, 2024 – Today sees the release on Nintendo Switch of ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist, a standalone side story to ASTLIBRA Revision, starting a new (but very familiar!) female protagonist in a 20+ hour-long adventure. Take control of the baker’s reclusive daughter as she enters challenging, randomly, generated dungeons in a roguelike fashion. A fresh perspective on the ASTLIBRA saga. A perfect blend of action, with a story and strategy game play to match.

ASTLIBRA Revision Gaiden: The Cave Phantom Mist offers a fresh perspective on the ASTLIBRA saga, delving deeper into the intricacies of the game’s world and character relationships and elevating the original game’s randomised maze elements — richer variety of rooms, challenges, and experiences that are as strong and immersive as fans have come to expect from ASTLIBRA!

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NAIRI: Rising Tide Begins Nov 14th on Nintendo Switch!

17th October, 2024. Today developer HomeBearStudio and publisher Hound Picked Games are pleased to announce that NAIRI: Rising Tide is set to release on PC Steam and Nintendo Switch on November 14th, 2024! The game is available to pre-order now on Nintendo Switch with a 25% discount – €10.79 $11.99 £9.75!

In this next instalment of the series, players can expect to experience richer, vastly improved hand drawn artwork with many new characters and, of course, some beloved friends returning!

Set after the events of NAIRI: Tower of ShirinNAIRI: Rising Tide sees Nairi continue on her journey to save her family. As Nairi and her companions try to overcome the many dangers of the corrupt city of Shirin, an apocalyptic prophecy emerges that threatens to devour everything.

In NAIRI: Rising Tide players experience an engaging story filled with charm and adventure. Exploration is key with a large, hand drawn world full of colourful and memorable animal (and human) characters that players know and expect from HomeBearStudio!

As players explore, they will be able to craft creative solutions by combining items with the new Toolbelt, which will aid them with challenging brain teasers that are contained within intricate puzzle-dungeons!

Will Nairi and her companions be able to overcome the many dangers of the corrupt city of Shirin while an apocalyptic prophecy threatens to devour everything?

Features:

  • World: A larger and more interconnected world/dungeons.
  • Puzzles: more complex dungeons and puzzles require serious wit to overcome.
  • Skip: for players who would rather focus on the narrative: dungeons can be skipped.
  • Toolbelt: craft new items by placing items in the ‘Toolbelt’ and using the correct tool!
  • Maps & Goal Markers: find maps to help with orientation and figure out where to go.
  • Fast-Travel: alleviate backtracking by fast-travelling to key areas in the  ‘overworld’.
  • Improved Hint System: purchase hints system ranging from nudges to full solutions.
  • Collectibles, Lore & Log: the Journal now includes much more than just hints.
  • Recruits: earn coins by recruiting certain NPCs (which also spruce up your ‘base)’.
  • Figurines: coins aren’t just for hints – purchase cute figurines for extra lore!
  • Item Descriptions: items can now be examined for context and/or guidance.
  • Synopsis: an illustrated synopsis explains the events of ‘NAIRI: Tower of Shirin’ to catch up new and old players alike.
  • Artwork: another collectible comes in the form of hidden concept art pieces.

We were fortunate to be able to work with fewer restraints this time around and are proud of how Rising Tide turned out. HomeBearStudio is beyond excited for NAIRI fans – and any fan of the genre – to finally get their hands on the sequel!” – Joshua van KuilenburgHomeBearStudio.

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8-Bit Adventures 2 Now Available on Nintendo Switch!

16th October, 2024 – Australian developer Critical Games today is pleased to announce that the console versions – PlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch – are available now– October 16th, 2024.

Aussie Rules!

Nine years in development is a long time but if the media praise is a good guide then critical acclaim from the PC version, released last year, proved the wait was worth it. Two top prestigious RPG US specialist gaming sites gave it marks of 87/100 and 4/5 with comments like ‘standalone classic of the genre and fantastic gameplay!’ It even got 10/10 with a must play.

See for Yourself! XB/Switch & PS Gamers! Play Me!

Now console gamers can find out for themselves. This one man indie developer, working with a small team of freelancers, deserves to be placed in the spotlight for creating a game that will immerse players in a vast world that comes to life encased in retro experiences you won’t forget!

The Game

Pilot your Airship and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Strengthen your party’s bonds with character-driven side-quests, and face off with challenging Super Bosses in dynamic.

Turn-Based Battles!

When a mistreated child with impossible powers threatens to reshape the world, a hero’s disappearance kicks off a grand adventure – and a battle for survival…

A perfect entry point into the series, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is for new and returning players alike.

Features:

  • Airship Travel! Fly across an expansive World Map, filled with character-driven Side-Quests & challenging Super Boss battles!
  • Nostalgia Perfected – vivid & vibrant Pixel Art visuals, with an enchanting & unforgettable Chiptune OST.
  • Uplifting, Story-Rich Adventure which blends Fantasy & Sci-Fi.
  • 30-40 Hours Playtime.
  • Turn-Based Battles with Depth & Strategy. Freely swap allies mid-combat, & unleash Team Attacks or Omega Burst finishing moves!
  • No Random Battles – enemies are always visible on the map.
  • Seven Playable Characters, including a blind martial artist & an Exterminator-class robot.
  • Constant Variety – everything from exploring ancient ruins to solving a robot murder mystery!
  • Tightly Paced Story which balances the classic JRPG experience with modern design.
  • A Tragic Villain with a Unique Twist – save the world from a vengeful Glitch!

“If you love airships, world maps, turn-based combat, and uplifting storytelling – and you’re looking for a fresh experience in that classic style – I sincerely invite you to play 8-Bit Adventures 2.” – Joshua Hallaran. (Developer)

So, while the journey has been long, the true adventure is just getting started!

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Trails through Daybreak II Begins Feb 14th on Nintendo Switch!

We are excited to announce that The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II will launch on February 14, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG)!

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II

No longer threatened by the mafia organization Almata, the people of Calvard have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a mysterious crimson beast sets the wheels of fate in motion once again. Various factions spring into action – both those who abide by the law to uncover the truth and those looking to capitalize on any new developments wherever possible, no matter how sinister. With chaos once again looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor, prompting his own investigation.

Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal? The sands of time bring old and new faces together for this thrilling second installment in the Trails through Daybreak saga.

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DROVA Has Arrived for Nintendo Switch!

Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D are proud and excited to announce that DROVA  – Forsaken Kin, the grim dark Pixel RPG set in a mystic celtic world is OUT NOW on PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox One, and Nintendo Switch for €24.99.

Welcome to the Otherworld

In DROVA you end up in a mystical world, praised as a new hope. A new paradise. But after only a few moments you will start realizing: This is anything but a paradise. Monsters will try to kill you, characters you meet will only help you for their own favor. Drova is a grim world where every man is for himself.

Features:

  • 40 Hours of Story-driven gameplay
  • A brutal combat system with multiple weapon classes and magic
  • A handcrafted seamless open pixel art world
  • Join one of two factions to survive in this grim dark world
  • Trust no one
  • No AI generated content
  • No microtransactions
  • No lootboxes
  • No cut out content for DLC
  • Just a damn fine singleplayer RPG, as it should be!

A RPG Like It Should Be!

DROVA is an old school RPG. There are no quest-markers. Just an open world to explore for you. No microtransactions. Players just pay once, the 24,99€. No cut content for Day 1 DLCs. There are no DLCs. No AI generated content. Just a handcrafted world with 40 hours of content, a complex combat system and more than 250 characters to meet. DROVA stays true to its roots, the games which inspired it.

Grab your axe, sharpen your blades and explore a grim dark world in Drova – Forsaken Kin, out now on PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox One and Nintendo Switch.

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