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Archive for December, 2018

Get ready to be hit with a bout of nostalgia with the 11 free bonus titles for SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION for Nintendo Switch, available today! Dive into a bit of history with Ozma Wars, SNK’s very first shooting game, or traverse through history itself to find your missing comrades in Time Soldiers!

The full list of titles is as follows:

• Munch Mobile
• Fantasy
• Sasuke vs. Commander
• Chopper I
• Time Soldiers
• Bermuda Triangle
• Paddle Mania
• Ozma Wars
• Beast Busters
• SAR: Search and Rescue
• World Wars

9 are available via patch, while Beast Busters and SAR: Search and Rescue will be available as a free DLC bundle on the Nintendo eShop under SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION’s store page.

So what are you waiting for? Get your blood pumping with these intense classics at no extra cost in SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTIONon Nintendo Switch, and complete the collection at 24 astounding games!

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Toronto, Canada Dec 10, 2018 — This weekend, Lightning Rod Games had the pleasure of showing off a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming title A Fold Apart during the Kinda Funny Showcase.

The upcoming puzzle-driven narrative adventure is inspired by the real-life story of designer Mark Laframboise, and the relationships we have with those we care about while separated by long distances. Explore the complexity of (mis)communication and reunite two people greatly in love through the mechanics of folding paper.

A Fold Apart unfurls a tale of an Architect and a Teacher who have been forced apart by their careers, and the difficulties they encounter while separated. By puzzling through their beautiful paper worlds, we experience firsthand the emotional challenges of living apart. A Fold Apart shares an incredibly relatable narrative and shows that in a world built of paper, there are two sides to every story.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – December 4, 2018 – ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!, the upcoming fourth entry of the beloved, funkadelic action roguelike series from HumaNature Studios, helmed by original co-creator Greg Johnson, puts the “fun” in funky on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on Friday, March 1.

The iconic ‘90s alien duo is back. ToeJam and Earl, hoping to impress Latisha and Lewanda, have…”borrowed” the Rapmaster Rocket. One black hole-related accident later, they are back on the floating remnants of Earth, scrambling to pick up the pieces of their ship before their home planet of Funkotron notices anything missing.

Hidden throughout the procedurally-generated levels are presents with random effects that help the duo find their ship parts. Rocket skates, Icarus Wings, Boomboxes and more than 60 other presents make each run feel fresh. Characters and unlockable hats that offer awesome hidden powers persist across playthroughs so there’s more to strive for beyond getting back home.

You would think a three-legged alien in dope threads would be the weirdest thing on the planet, but Earthlings give ToeJam and Earl a run for their money. Sneak around humans like the Hula-Girl so you don’t get hypnotized into shaking your hips, leaving you vulnerable to attacks. Over 50 Earthlings ranging from King Tut, armies of chickens and Internet Trolls roam around each level, so get to know which are friends and which are foe.

Back in the Groove’s got all the classic moments which made the series a staple of ‘90s gaming with modern improvements like online play, all in a nostalgic underground comic style.

Up to four friends can play together through online multiplayer and choose from nine characters — some blasts-from-the-past, some new and funky fresh. Each character has their own stats and special abilities. Console players can enjoy couch co-op with two players total, while PC will enable local co-op accommodating four players.

Minigames keep ToeJam and Earl on their toes. The side-scrolling HyperFunk Zone from Panic on Funkotron is back so players can earn extra presents and cash. Feeling the beat? Jump into a rhythm-based dance-off. Get ready to jam out with your homies to more than 30 groovy tunes, including classic remixes from the original games.

“ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! is what I’ve been wanting to do for the series for over 20 years,” said Greg Johnson, founder of HumaNature Studios. “We’ve included pretty much all of the original “old skool” characters and presents, and we have a TRUCKLOAD of new surprises, many of them fan-inspired. I think we’ve captured the spirit of the original game, as well as a lot of what people loved about game two. I think this is what our fans have been waiting for. I can’t wait to see what they think!”

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! will be available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Latin America), and Brazilian Portuguese for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC for $19.99 USD on March 1.

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SINGAPORE – Dec. 10, 2018 – As revealed Saturday, Dec. 8 in the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG, the surreal Japanese-style RPG set at the end of last millennium from Ysbryd Games and Ackk Studios, arrives on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC and Mac on Jan. 17, 2019. A PS Vita version will follow down the rabbit hole later in 2019.

After witnessing a woman vanish from an elevator, college graduate Alex embarks on an adventure to rescue her, which spirals into an epic quest with stakes higher than he could have ever imagined. Alex’s search for the woman and the truth behind her disappearance lead him and his companions on a journey rife with mystery and danger.

Traverse dungeons littered with puzzles, traps and bizarre monsters with a party whose members can be swapped out mid-battle on the fly in a combat system that blends twitchy minigames with turn-based combat. Brandish records, cameras, musical instruments and more against enemies ranging from floating, yammering skulls to tortoise samurais.

YIIK has more than 30 hours of content including a fully-voiced main story campaign featuring talents such as Chris Niosi (Tales of Zestiria, Disgaea 5), Clifford Chapin (Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Attack on Titan, RWBY) and more.

Polygonal rendering, lack of textures and a rich, saturated color scheme lend to the dreamlike, otherworldly qualities of the environments and their inhabitants. The soundtrack – including contributions from composers such as Toby Fox (Undertale) and Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana) – is as eclectic as the gameplay, featuring an electroacoustic fusion of jazz, funk, traditional JRPG-style tunes and swing.

“YIIK is an unusual mix of almost hallucinatory imagery and cross-genre gameplay,” said Andrew Allanson, founder and co-director, Ackk Studios. “These elements will draw the player deep into a bizarre, dreamlike world as Alex pursues his quest for answers. But what truths will he discover? How many layers does the onion have?”

YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam for $19.99 and support English and Japanese. The Steam version will also support Simplified Chinese at launch.

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If you could shape the world, what form would it take? Would you believe it if someone told you they discovered the lost city of Atlantis, or dismiss it as some ludicrous farce? Most importantly, will you ever discover the famed land of “Zipangu”? Seek your answers in Neo ATLAS 1469, developed by studio ARTDINK and available physically for Nintendo Switch in April 2019!

Revisit 15th century Europe as a starting trader! With the aid of your crew, establish trade routes while discovering new lands and hidden treasures during these voyages. Choose to “approve” or “disapprove” your admirals’ reports to mold the world as you see fit.

Set sail in this epic journey towards riches, fame, and glory in Neo ATLAS 1469, coming to Nintendo Switch™ as a physical edition April 2019! May your travel be safe and rewarding–just be aware of what lurks beneath the waters!

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We’re excited to bring you our treasure-filled, high-speed adventure Lapis x Labyrinth for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2019!

A struggling adventuring town is on the brink of bankruptcy, but not before its last adventurers come to visit the labyrinth below it, seeking the treasures and gold hidden within. But great rewards come with great risks, so prepare to wager your lives!

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Hilariously intense multiplayer battle arena! You only have one ammo to defeat your opponent. Miss your target and you will have to pick it back up or steal your enemy’s!

Enjoy a new “couch game” with your friends and family, presented by the publishers of the best-selling Astro Bears Party.

No luck, just skill and rage!

FOUR WEAPONS:

• Hammer: You can dash over walls and ammos with this melee weapon. If you load the hammer, you will dash even further
• Bow: The snipers’ favorites. If you load the bow, your arrow will be extremely fast, if not it will have some auto aiming.
• Boomerang: This very fast weapon always comes back. If your load the boomerang, it keep spinning on one spot and comes back when you decide.
• Slingshot: Each shot bounces three times before stopping. It’s a very tricky weapon! If you load the slingshot, the projectile becomes faster, but smaller.

3 GAME MODES:

• Multiplayer: fight with up to 4 players.
• Challenges (solo mode): 45 challenges to bring out your best moves.
• Endless (cooperation mode): battle with friends against waves of monsters. The map changes dynamically for each wave! You will have to survive Mages, Chargers, Supports, Ranged and Melee monsters.

Wondershot lands December 22nd on Nintendo Switch. It is now available on pre-order on the Switch eShop.

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Between dreams and nightmares, Koloro tells the tale of a young pink hair girl named Kora who embarks on a quest to find her missing sister through a stunning Puzzle-Platformer.

Embrace a unique one-button gameplay, lovable characters, a wonderful art style and a captivating soundtrack.

Play the adventure alone or with a friend as a team in a cooperative mode. Once this is over, a hard mode will keep challenging you!

Do you have the courage to face the world of dreams and nightmares?

The game features:

• A dreamlike art and captivating soundtrack
• Unique and easy-to-learn gameplay
• Over 300 levels
• Friendship and love
• Great for kids and family
• Huge bosses and hidden bonuses
• Coop mode for 2 players
• Time trial challenges

Koloro will begin 22nd December on Nintendo Switch. It is now available for pre-order on the Switch eShop!

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The best Action RPG on Nintendo Switch for $9.99…in our opinion…we’d love to read yours!

Mana Spark is a challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements.

Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

COMPLETELY SKILL-BASED COMBAT: Each enemy has its own set of skills, behaviors and collaborations. Learn their patterns and discover their weakness before they lay their hands on you.

EXCITING PROGRESSION: Be responsible for rebuilding and maintaining your guild’s village. Meet new characters, choose your traps, your weapons and keep track of your discoveries and unlocked content.

HANDCRAFTED & PROCEDURAL GENERATION: Designed to make each new run a completely new experience. Each room is handcrafted to get the most out of the combat, but you’ll never explore the same dungeon twice.

Mana Spark will be released December 22nd on Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are now available on the Switch eShop!

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