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Archive for September, 2021

Vienna/Austria, September 30th, 2021 – We know, everybody wants to be an apocalyptic rider. Now you can! Get Darksiders III on Switch and be the rider you were meant to be (on the bus or the train). No bikes please – eyes on the road, right? Today, epic commuting and epic combat become one as Darksiders III releases finally on Nintendo Switch. Experience the story of the third and probably most badass horseman: Fury. The Apocalypse is in your hands!

The Nintendo Switch™ version comes with both DLCs, Keepers of the Void and The Crucible, and is available for an SRP of EUR 39.99 | USD 39.99 | £ 34.99 both digitally and as a retail version.

About Darksiders III

Players return to an apocalyptic planet Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash action-adventure where players take on the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The Charred Council calls upon FURY to battle from the heights of heaven down through the depths of hell in a quest to restore the balance between good and evil and prove that she is the fiercest of the FOUR HORSEMEN. FURY is a mage, her form evolving throughout gameplay and with it, her powers and weaponry. The expansive Darksiders III game world is presented as an open-ended, living, free-form planet Earth, dilapidated by war and decay, and overrun by nature. FURY will traverse back and forth between environments, battling other-worldly creatures and unlocking puzzles while advancing the Darksiders story.

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London, England – September 30th – Bonfire Peaks, the first publishing project from Draknek & Friends (A Monster’s Expedition, Cosmic Express), is now available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam, the Epic Games Store, and itch.io! After three years in development, players can expect a master class in puzzle design brought to life through beautiful voxel artwork and an atmospheric soundtrack.

Created by Pipe Push Paradise and Hiding Spot developer Corey Martin, co-designed with Alan Hazelden, and with art by Mari Khaleghi and Zach Soares; Bonfire Peaks is a game about closure, and how to move forward when you leave everything you once valued behind.

“I’m so happy that Bonfire Peaks is going to be out in the world. Take your time exploring our lovely little voxel art puzzle island, we put a lot of care into it.” – Corey Martin, Game Director

Bonfire Peaks is available now on PS4/PS5, Steam, & Nintendo Switch for $19.99 USD.

Game Features:

• Easy-to-learn, hard-to-master puzzles that populate the peak.
• A cerebral experience in elegant level design.
• Fiendishly difficult levels scattered around an atmospheric overworld. If you get stuck? You can revisit levels later!
• A feast for the eyes: Sokoban mechanics rendered with vibrant, lush voxel art.
• A serene and atmospheric soundtrack to chill your brain while you take on mind-bending puzzles.
• Draknek & Friends promise a challenging experience for puzzlers everywhere!

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Berkeley, CA , United States of America – September 30th 2021 – The MIX Games, One Eyed Robot, and Ritual Games are delighted to announce the bloody fast paced side scrolling action brawler B.A.T.S.: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad will release on October 20 on PC, PlayStation 4 (compatible with PlayStation 5), Xbox One (compatible with Series X/S) and Nintendo Switch.

Announced during the Guerilla Collective showcase in June, B.A.T.S. is like a favorite Saturday morning cartoon, but with a gory twist. Created by animation industry veterans Yoram Benz (Cartoon Network, G4) and Matt Schwartz (Adult Swim Games, GameTap), this brand new bloody IP will make Happy Tree Friends look like the Care Bears! Play as Count Bloodvayne and the rest of Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad as they battle Scorpion Supreme and the ruthless terrorist organization, STING! (Syndicate for Terror and Illegal Non-Government, voted the world’s #1 terrorist organization).

Inspired by Action side-scrollers from the 16-bit era, B.A.T.S. is a fast-paced, arcade brawler-shooter-slasher that rewards precision play and pixel-perfect timing. Play like a pro or take your time running around killing terrorists, slicing off heads and sucking up blood at your own pace. It’s up to you! Either way, you’re gonna have a bloody good time.

Game Features:

• Five levels to master
• Five characters to unlock
• Realistic BloodEFX technology
• Historically accurate vampire powers
• Hilarious and unfortunate deaths
• Thousands of screams

One Eyed Robot and Ritual Games will release B.A.T.S. with The MIX team, which has been helping developers gain visibility and traction for their games. This is amongst the first games where The MIX is directly supporting distribution, with more to come.

B.A.T.S.: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad will release on October 20th on PC, PlayStation 4 (compatible with PlayStation 5), Xbox One (compatible with Series X/S) and Nintendo Switch for $9.99.

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Stuttgart, Germany – September 30th 2021 – Strictly Limited Games, together with Natsume Inc. are happy to announce the pre-order start of the iconic ‘Shooting gallery’ shmup, Wild Guns Reloaded. There will be different special versions of the boxed release, which will be available for pre-order from October 3rd, 2021 only at Strictly Limited Games.

Fans of the wild west shoot ‘em up can get Wild Guns Reloaded as boxed Limited Edition and Collector’s Editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Plus, there will be something special for the retro game enthusiasts out there – the popular, acclaimed ‘90s classic Wild Guns will be coming back in limited quantities for SNES!

Wild Guns is a classic fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing classic Wild West with futuristic yet retro steampunk. Play as Clint or Annie and jump, dive, and roll to get out of the way of the barrage of bullets enemies let fly. Grab a friend and face your enemies together in 2-player co-op! Gather machine guns, grenade launchers, shotguns and bombs to defeat the various enemies and bosses in different stages, all of which are coming with a visually outstanding and detailed design.

As the worthy remastered version of the classic game, Wild Guns Reloaded brings you two additional characters for some thrilling four player action. Besides Annie and Clint, you now also join the fight against the futuristic mech-opponents as Doris and Bullet the dog!

Wild Guns Reloaded additionally features:

• Enhanced visuals
• Two new characters added to the Wild Guns roster – Doris and Bullet
• Up to four players cooperative play (local play)
• Additional stages – ‘Underground’ and ‘Flying Ship’
• New weaponry to master

With all the new content, however, Wild Guns Reloaded is making sure that players still get the original Wild Guns experience as it stays true to the roots of the original.

Get yourself an awesome limited Edition for pre-order at the Strictly Limited Games Shop.

The Wild Guns Reloaded Limited Edition is available for €29.99 and limited to 2,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,000 copies for PlayStation 4.

The Wild Guns Reloaded Collector’s Edition Features:

• Game for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4
• Collector’s Edition Box
• Manual
• Stickers
• Reversible Poster
• Postcard Set
• Original Soundtrack
• Character Cards
• Necklace with engraved Bullet
• Acrylic Diorama
• Magnet
• Keychain
• Individually numbered

The Collector’s Edition is available for €69.99 and limited to 1,500 copies for Nintendo Switch and 700 copies for PlayStation 4.

An aluminium art card is also available for €9.99 – limited to 149 copies.

Wild Guns for SNES comes with an awesome NTSC or PAL style retro box and a manual. This very special retro edition is available for €49.99. The NTSC design is limited to 1,300 copies and the PAL design to 700 copies.

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Accused of a horrific crime you didn’t commit, you find yourself in Yurukill Land—a mysterious amusement park filled with life threatening attractions you must survive if you desire freedom. Writer Homura Kawamoto, best known for his hit title Kakegurui, writes a twisted and multifaceted tale that will keep you wanting more. The in-depth story offers unique gameplay experiences including collating evidence, gathering testimonies, and solving puzzles. Yurukill also features shoot-’em-up gameplay by renowned developer G.Rev, and online leaderboards allowing players to see how they rank among the competition.

Coming to PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch in spring 2022! Learn more by visiting the official website!

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Stuttgart, September 29th, 2021 – TAITO and ININ Games are happy to announce G-Darius HD – a remastered port of the original G-Darius from 1997 – is OUT NOW digitally for Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation 4!

The boxed version will also be available soon – from October 29th, 2021 in Europe.

G-Darius HD brings classic shoot ‘em up action to your screen!

24 years after its initial release, new and old players alike will be able to experience the birth of the silver hawk in HD glory! With its catchy soundtrack, adrenaline-pushing gameplay, and boss versus player beam-battles coming in high definition, G-Darius HD will be a pleasure for everyone craving late ‘90s games.

Are you missing the old style? Say no more! Especially for retro-enthusiasts, G-Darius HD will be playable in original arcade graphics to match the throwback feelings the beautiful gameplay unleashes.

G-Darius HD features:

• Branching stages and multiple paths through each stage
• Iconic, maritime-inspired boss designs
• Unique enemy spacecraft capture system for strategic depth
• Playable with modern high-resolution, or original arcade graphics
• Fantastic soundtrack and audio design

Get a lungful of that space-sea breeze with G-Darius HD, available digitally for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch NOW.

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IRVINE, Calif. – September 29, 2021 – Battle between light and dark to dictate the fate of the world. The English cast of Shin Megami Tensei V is introduced in the game’s latest trailer.

When a grisly murder scene in modern-day Tokyo blocks our protagonist’s walk home, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious.

He awakens in a new Tokyo, a wasteland ravaged by apocalypse now called Da’at…but before bloodthirsty demons can claim his life, a savior emerges, and they unite to become a mighty being neither human nor demon: a Nahobino.

With newfound power, the protagonist ventures through Da’at, an enigmatic realm filled with mythical deities and demonic tyrants in constant conflict for survival. Searching for answers, the protagonist must forge his own path in a battle between light and dark to dictate the fate of the world.

Key features include:

• Unfold an allusive story filled with tragic choices, make sacrifices to uphold your ideals as you pursue light or covet darkness to discover your role in the new world
• Fight through a demon-infested wasteland with the Press Turn Battle System, pinpoint enemy weaknesses so you can perform consecutive actions but make one mistake and it may be your last
• Turn formidable foes into worthy allies by recruiting them via negotiations, then fuse them to create demons customized to fit your playstyle
• Explore the expansive world of post-apocalyptic Tokyo, fully rendered in stunning 3D utilizing Unreal Engine 4, a first for the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series

Shin Megami Tensei V launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ on November 12. Digital and physical pre-orders are available now!

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In The Caligula Effect 2, you and your fellow Go-Home Club members will stand face-to-face against Regret and the Obbligato Musicians. Who will emerge victorious? Meet the characters of The Caligula Effect 2 and watch them unleash their dazzling abilities!

Coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 on October 19, 2021. Learn more at the official website and preorder a Limited Edition copy here.

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Melbourne, Australia – September 23, 2021 — Fellow Traveller and Torpor Games are delighted to announce Suzerain, the tale of political intrigue where your choices have consequences, is now available for players on the Nintendo Switch.

Suzerain’s interface has been updated for the Nintendo Switch and is now the best way to experience the game. The winner of the People’s Choice Award and nominee for Most Innovative Game at the 2021 Games For Change Awards, Suzerain is a deeply intricate political drama set in the fictional nation of Sordland. With looming border conflicts, entrenched corruption, economic crisis and a population desperate for reform, as leader the difficult choices fall on your shoulders as you strive to uphold your election promises.
How will you lead?

Suzerain is now available on Nintendo Switch for $17.99 USD. To celebrate the launch, there is a 20% launch discount that runs until October 7th, after which time the discount will end.

About Suzerain

As President Rayne, lead the nation of Sordland during your first term in this text-based role-playing game. Navigate a complex political drama driven by conversations with your cabinet members. With looming border conflict, entrenched corruption, economic crisis and reform needed, the difficult choices fall on your shoulders. How will you lead?

Key Features

• Revamped UI Designed for Switch Gaming
  • The Dev team has spent months redesigning the Suzerain experience so it plays intuitively and accurately on Switch. The new Switch interface and other improvements have made the handheld experience the best way to experience Suzerain.
• Weighty, dramatic conversations
  •  Navigate intricate conversations in this 400K-word branching political drama.
• Every choice has consequences
  • Make difficult choices on security, economy, diplomacy and more. Even outside the office, your values and beliefs will be challenged.
• Make allies and enemies
  • Interact with a wide array of characters with different personalities and ideologies.
• The oath of office versus family and values:
  • See the real impact of the choices made in office on your family and close relationships
• Pay attention to current events
  • Follow the situation in Sordland through reports and news.
• What will your legacy be?
  • You can take the country in many different directions, resulting in one of 9 different major endings.
• Every decision you make is final
  • There is an autosave feature that does not allow loading earlier saves. Make choices carefully.

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Stuttgart, Germany – September 23rd, 2021 – TAITO and ININ Games are proud to announce SPACE INVADERS FOREVER will receive an awesome Nintendo Switch exclusive boxed Special Edition, coming with some amazing extras. The SPACE INVADERS FOREVER Special Edition will be released in North America and Europe later this year and can now be pre-ordered!

An Iconic Experience

Young or old, novice or hardened gamer, everyone knows the name SPACE INVADERS. Some say it launched the video gaming scene into a new era. Its simple, but revolutionary game design was so addictive, it was mimicked in many other forms over the years, but the original SPACE INVADERS is still the benchmark for all that followed.

For all those who share the enthusiasm for this brand, the ININ Games team has put together some carefully selected items that will be included in the Special Edition:

• Special Edition Box
• Rubber Keychain
• A3 Poster
• Invader Pin
• 4x Outdoor Stickers
• Invader Card
• Notepad
• Postcard Set
• Mini Art Plate

Of course, the Special Edition also features SPACE INVADERS FOREVER for Nintendo Switch, which comes with three awesome games from the SPACE INVADERS universe:

SPACE INVADERS EXTREME – 16 stages, full of devious Invaders and thrilling boss fights. Featuring greatly improved graphics and interactive sound for a new immersive SPACE INVADERS experience! Practice individual stages in Free Play, then boost your high score in Arcade Mode! Can you find all the countless, hidden bonuses?

SPACE INVADERS GIGAMAX 4 SE – The 4-player-coop-experience offers new stages, gimmicks and new music from TAITO’s awesome in-house sound team ‘ZUNTATA’. Players can team up with up to 3 friends to fight the Invaders and to clear the stages as fast as possible.

ARKANOID vs SPACE INVADERS – A perfect union of two of TAITO’s most iconic and beloved Arcade Kings. Players are controlling the Arkanoid Vaus paddle ship to defeat waves of Space Invaders in 150 stages. Including 40 different characters from the TAITO legacy to unlock – each coming with unique abilities. Are you ready to defeat the huge 3D Invader bosses and save the galaxy?

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