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Archive for December, 2020

IRVINE, Calif. – December 8, 2020 – SEGA today launched Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, sequel to the beloved crossover of two iconic puzzle series, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One consoles, and will be bringing the game to PC via Steam in the new year. Blending Puyo Puyo, one of Japan’s most widely recognized puzzle game brands, and Tetris, the worldwide puzzle phenomenon, this colorful adventure is a unique crossover gameplay experience for fans of any age or skill level.

With a brand-new RPG-inspired Skill Battle mode, a colorful new story and characters in Adventure mode, a slew of online features, and much more, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 continues the successful legacy of its predecessor while adding a fresh take on the reunion of two puzzle legends.

A Mashup Made for Mayhem

With endless ways for newcomers and veterans alike to showcase their skills, these are just a few highlights featured in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2:

• Colorful crossover puzzle play for up to 4 players, online and offline
• Navigate a new overworld map in Adventure Mode and follow the all-new story adventure, as the characters traverse the merged worlds to rescue their pals from a dark corruption
• Replay stages for more rewards, experiment with different difficulty levels, test out your favorite playstyle, and unlock new characters, backgrounds, bonus stages and more
• 28 playable characters, both new and returning, each with their own unique abilities and stats
• Select characters with complementary skills in Skill Battle Mode to strategize and create the most powerful team possible and see how they stack up against your opponents
• Test out your skillset with the new online features, including challenging Puzzle Leagues, or play with up to four players in a variety of customizable matches in Free Play for a more casual experience
• Challenge modes including endless Tetris and Puyo Puyo add still more variety to solo and online play

Post-Launch Support

December 8 is just the beginning of SEGA’s plans for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2. After launch, players can look forward to more game features, additional characters, and more in an ongoing stream of free content updates!

Limited Time Launch Edition

Boost your strategy and power your team in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2‘s brand-new Skill Battle mode with this pack of rare Item Cards–including 3 special cards featuring items from the Sonic the Hedgehog series!

Day 1 Patch & Update Info

To ensure that all players have the best experience possible when playing Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, there will be a Day One Patch available. Replay data will not carry over when you apply the Day One patch, so we recommend performing the update before you start playing the game. While there is a free upgrade from the PS4 to PS5 version of the game, save and trophy data cannot be carried over.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is now available for purchase on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $39.99 USD. The Steam version will be available in the new year.

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IRVINE, Calif. – Dec. 8, 2020 –Persona 5 Strikers is coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 23rd! Digital and physical pre-orders will be available for all platforms on December 10^th at 4PM PT.

Persona 5 Strikers takes players on an epic road trip with the Phantom Thieves, where they strike back against the corruption overwhelming cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!

New story and sights – Persona 5 Strikers features a deep story campaign and thrilling combat that makes for a true Persona experience. Visit 6 different cities across Japan, cook tantalizing regional recipes, and lend a helping hand to those in need; then fight against the Shadows to uncover the source of the corruption within the Metaverse dungeons. Jump into the story whether you are a newcomer to the series or a longtime fan!

Fight with Style – Attack enemies in the hybrid battle system that fuses explosive action-combat with pause-and-plan sequences to decide your next strategic move. Gain an advantage over your enemies by ambushing them, striking their elemental weaknesses to knock them down, and deal the finishing blow with an All-Out Attack!

Harness the Phantom Thieves’ full strength – All Phantom Thieves are fully playable, so utilize each character’s specific skills and summon their Personas for smooth, elegant combat! Strengthen their skills and abilities and fight with your own style. Each character has their own unique suite of wide-ranging, flashy spells and magic to clear out big hordes. Have you ever wanted to fight as a giant cat bus? Well, look no further. Persona 5 Strikers is purrfect for you.

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Plenty of enigmatic individuals surround Adol Christin during his latest adventure in Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, coming to PS4 on February 2, 2021 (Nintendo Switch, PC in Summer 2021). To unveil the secret of the curse that binds him, Adol must first uncover the even greater mystery of Balduq Prison.

The Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Pact Edition (also available for Nintendo Switch) comes with a “Monstrum Memoirs” mini art book, reverse coversheet, and “Melodies of the Macabre” soundtrack alongside the game. Preorder today!

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SANTA ANA, California, December 7, 2020 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that HyperParasite, an infinitely replayable twin-stick shooter/brawler from developer Troglobytes Games, is getting a physical release for Nintendo Switch on February 19, 2021. Fans can preorder the physical edition starting today at store.nicalis.com.

It’s entirely fitting that HyperParasite should be released in physical form, as the game’s aesthetic is deeply rooted in the 1980s, when every game had a physical edition. The collectible package features over-the-top artwork with neon highlights and includes a full-color instruction manual along with a reversible cover insert.

HyperParasite is a rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler with procedurally generated levels, so it never plays the same twice. As a body-snatching alien parasite with a grudge against humanity, players can collect and control 60 different characters, each with different stats, weapons and special attacks. Team up with another parasite in two-player cooperative mode and fight to the top of the food chain: Possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.

The physical edition of HyperParasite for Nintendo Switch will be available on February 19, 2021 for $39.99 MSRP.

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SYDNEY – Dec. 4, 2020 – Nine Witches: Family Disruption, the comedic alternate-history occult adventure game from developer Indiesruption and publisher Blowfish Studios, manifests today on Nintendo SwitchTM, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam and GOG. Beep Company and DMM Games will also distribute the IndieCade-nominated Nine Witches: Family Disruption for Nintendo SwitchTM and PlayStation 4 in Japan this winter.

Something strange is happening in the remote Norwegian village of Sundäe, best known for its delicious, three-testicled salmon. As World War II rages on, Sundäe finds itself an unlikely home to the Third Reich’s Okkulte-55 Division. These devious belligerents seek to harness the region’s supernatural energy to secure Germany’s victory in the global conflict.

As the Okkulte-55 spreads through the once-sleepy hamlet, paranormal researcher Professor Alexei Krakovitz and his trusty assistant Akiro Kagasawa arrive at the Allies’ behest. Guide the pair on an investigation transcending the mortal realm, commune with spirits, chat with colorful locals, and fight back against the Third Reich as they attempt to raise literal Hell.

Switch between characters to harness their innate abilities. Astral project as the Professor to uncover otherworldly information and hold court with Sundäe’s departed souls to aid the duo’s investigation. Chat with locals and scour for clues as Akiro, solving puzzles and piecing together the town’s mysteries, and prepare to flex Akiro’s muscles during combat if the Okkulte-55 catches wind of the duo’s operation.

Prepare for surprises, shocking revelations, and hearty laughs as Krakovitz and Kagasawa explore Sundäe while interacting with more than 50 characters. Experience a story steeped in paranormal activity and absurdist humor set against the backdrop of one of history’s darkest hours. Soak in Sundäe’s charms and quirks, brought to life with retro-inspired pixel art.

“Throughout my life, I’ve been fascinated by the intersection of the otherworldly and human history,” said Diego Cánepa, designer, Indiesruption. “Nine Witches: Family Disruption is my chance to share my interests and sense of humor with the gaming world.”

Nine Witches: Family Disruption is now available on Nintendo SwitchTM, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam and GOG for Windows PC for $19.99 USD / €17.99 / £15.99. It features English, Spanish, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) language support with Japanese coming alongside the Japanese release.

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Los Angeles, December 3, 2020 – Arcade Distillery are thrilled to be bringing Death Tales, the new action RPG follow-up to Plague Road and War Theatre to the Nintendo Switch today! The new adventure is now available for purchase on the Nintendo e-shop, with a 40% launch discount in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that will run until December 23rd.

Arcade Distillery are also very pleased to announce that Death Tales will be coming to PlayStation 5 in late January 2021, with a limited physical release planned for later in the year.

About Death Tales

Embark on an epic adventure, playing as a new reaper of death gone rogue! Protect your harbinger of doom with cool equipment and deadly spells. You can learn powerful attacks, perfect for shuffling your enemies off this mortal coil. Complete quests for a cast of quirky characters, who will force you to make difficult choices in this grim yet richly illustrated 2D world. Play alone or with a friend in local co-op and serve up a buffet of death upon your enemies together!

Game Features:

• Over 40 pieces of equipment for you to acquire to customize your Reaper and aid in battle!
• Find equipment in a variety of well-hidden chests, or use the souls you collect as currency to buy items from the local vendor, Fiona.
• Mix and match armor and harness the power of the unique skills such as fireballs, the ability to freeze enemies, angel wings allowing you to glide to safety, summon meteors from the sky, and even stampeding unicorns!
• Join forces with a friend locally. While in local co-op, Player 2 controls Spaura, the Reaper’s Soul Bearer. Online co-op will be coming after launch, players can play as their own customized Reaper.

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Montpellier, France – December 1st 2020: Having built up a cult following on PC and mobile, Cultist Simulator: Initiate Edition sets its sights on the Nintendo Switch™. This special edition launches early next year, on February 2nd 2021, and will cost $19.99 / €19.99.

The Nintendo Switch™ edition includes the base game and first three DLCs as standard: the Dancer, the Priest, and the Ghoul. Strip yourself of your skin. Fan the fervor of zealots. Paint the invisible arts in the colors of the dead.

The Nintendo Switch™ version will launch along with an optional add-on, the Exile DLC. The Exile is the latest and largest expansion to Cultist Simulator, adding a whole new game mode and a third more content. The Exile also launches on the Nintendo Switch™ on the 2nd of February 2020, and costs $6.99 / €6.99.

• Challenging roguelike gameplay – Cultist Simulator doesn’t hold your hand. Experiment, expire and transcend death with a story-driven legacy system
• Intense, immersive narrative – Combine cards to tell your own story. There are many paths through this game of ambition, appetite and abomination, and many ways your tale can end
• A rich Lovecraftian world – Corrupt your friends and consume your enemies. Cultist Simulator brings the peripheral horror of Lovecraft’s tales to an entirely new setting
• A revamped interface – The game’s interface has been entirely reworked to better suit the Nintendo Switch
• Choose the way you play – With a controller or touchscreen, using buttons only or a cursor, make you comfortable while you work on summoning ancient deities
• Dancer, Priest & Ghoul DLCs – Earn immortality in an obscure cabaret, open the minds and hearts of your congregation or consume the corpses of your followers to gain a little extra from their more interesting scars
• Exile DLC – New world, new foes, new rules. Disappear into the mists of the Nameless Name of the Velvet; use your lethal loot to win favour and wealth and build a new life; or choose defiance, and attempt the impossible

Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories. Perhaps you’re looking for knowledge, or power, or beauty, or revenge. Perhaps you just want the colours beneath the skin of the world.

In this roguelike narrative card game, what you find may transform you forever. Every choice you make, from moment to moment, doesn’t just advance the narrative – it also shapes it.

Become a scholar of the unseen arts. Search your dreams for sanity-twisting rituals. Craft tools and summon spirits. Indoctrinate innocents. Seize your place as the herald of a new age.

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