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Archive for March, 2024

Edinburgh, Scotland – March 21st 2024 – Following a showing that blended a moving musical performance with previously unseen gameplay footage at the Future Games Show today, Firestoke and Moonloop Games are pleased to announce that their anticipated indie adventure, Hauntii, is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on May 23rd. Hauntii will be available with Xbox Game Pass on console and PC at launch.

A new release date trailer gives players a peek at a sublime aesthetic experience that will possess them with its balance of cosyness, mystery and melancholy. Hauntii features a creative haunting mechanic that lets you possess the environment and the creatures that inhabit it as the game shifts effortlessly between compelling puzzles, minimalist storytelling, action and discovery.

Take control of enemies, rocks, trees, bugs and much more with the haunt mechanic, then use the special abilities of Hauntii’s denizens to come up with ingenious solutions to overcome the many challenges littered across the game’s enchanting world. On your adventure, you will meet a host of charming characters bursting with personality that will give you insights into the game’s mythology, battle enemies with twin-stick shooter mechanics and delve into a ghostly mystery that will see you diving deep into your past.

Hauntii is set in Eternity, a place that exists outside of space, where all souls eventually end up. No ghost can truly die in Eternity, but all can be led astray, corrupted into hellish versions of their former selves. A mysterious race of glowing creatures, known as Eternians, guides lost souls to an ominous central tower where they appear to ascend to a higher plane. They look like angels, but no one really knows who they are, nor where they came from. Can you journey to the tower? Can you solve the mystery behind the Eternians? Can you decode your own past?

“We’re proud to be able to present Hauntii to you in our new trailer and announce that the game is coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch on May 23rd” said Leo Dasso, founder of Moonloop Games. “Though we have a small team, everyone on the team is an expert at their craft and we are very proud of what we have created. Head to our Steam page and wishlist Hauntii now, or we’ll send a ghost out to haunt you.”

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The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered is available now on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Steam!

The allure of treasure. The promise of adventure. The call of destiny. Regardless of your reason for coming to Avalon, one thing is for sure: there’s more to this island than meets the eye. What story will you write within the bounds of this mysterious island?

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19 MARCH, 2024 – Indie developer Hoochoo Game Studios and publisher Digerati are delighted to announce that quirky second-hand shop simulator No Umbrellas Allowed will be available to download on Nintendo Switch from 5th April, priced $19.99 USD. PlayStation and Xbox versions will follow at a later date (still TBC).

Already available on PC, No Umbrellas Allowed is set in a futuristic sci-fi dystopia where greed is a crime and the emotions of the populace are suppressed by a drug called ‘Fixer’, which is administered via rainfall. Through a series of strange events, the player finds themselves in the position of manager at a well known second-hand shop called Darcy’s.

By learning the tools and tricks of the trade – and with some help from a loud-mouthed robot assistant – players must earn money, raise the shop’s reputation, and pay off their debts, all while trying to avoid any unwanted attention from AVAC (Association for Victims of Avarice Crimes).

About the game

Welcome to your new job as store manager at Darcy’s – Ajik City’s most reputable second-hand shop. With a little help from your robot assistant, HUE, you will appraise, value, buy and sell a vast array of intriguing items.

But remember: there are no umbrellas allowed. AVAC will be watching…

Key Features

• EVALUATE: Customers will bring you a wide variety of items they want to sell, from the mundane to the marvelous. Use tools to discover an item’s true value: worthless junk or precious rarity?
• HAGGLE: Once you’ve decided an item’s value, you can negotiate a price for it. Try to strike a balance between keeping the customer happy and ensuring a deal is as profitable as possible for Darcy’s.
• PROFIT: Procured items can be displayed for sale in the shop’s showcase. The rule of Darcy’s is buy low, sell high. But don’t get too greedy. Ajik City is not the place for flagrant avarice.
• REPUTATION: Consistently offering good item appraisals, good recommendations, and good deals all positively raises the profile of Darcy’s and brings more customers into the shop. Be good at your job.
• UMBRELLAS: Strictly prohibited in Ajik City due to their ability to protect against Fixerain. Any umbrellas submitted to Darcy’s must be handed over to AVAC. Failure to comply will be punished.

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Berlin, 19th March 2024 – Calling all Cotton-fanatics and gaming terminology sticklers! ININ brings you a short guide to retro gaming terminology in anticipation of the upcoming release of the HD Remake of Rainbow Cotton, available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X, and PC Steam on May 9th 2024!

Read on to discover the differences between an emulation, remaster, and remake through the years of the OG ‘cute ‘em up’ bullet hell, the Cotton series.

Remake

The reimagining of epic proportions through the power of remakes. Rainbow Cotton is the epitome of this process, breathing new life into the original 2000 Dreamcast release of Rainbow Cotton with stunning visuals, innovative gameplay mechanics, an added local 2-player mode, and even more magic. It’s a journey into the retro past, but reinvented for the present.

This new release of Rainbow Cotton comes packed with many new witchy twists and upgrades. Delivering an even more immersive and visually stunning experience, taking you on an arcade-inspired journey through a whimsical world!

Read on to see some of the new features that the 2024 release of Rainbow Cotton includes.

• Bring on the Nostalgia: The Retro Mode allows you to experience the charm of the original Dreamcast version– as authentic as it can possibly be!
• Enhanced Gaming Experience: Revamped snap-back, lock-on targeting, controller rumble & speaker support, and more for a more luxurious gaming experience.
• Cotton’s New Look: Immerse yourself in the magic of the upgraded, stunning visuals!
• Dedicated Little Sibling Mode: Play as Cotton and Silk together with your Player 2 in this newly added local co-op mode!
• Team Sub or Team Dub?!: The fully animated cutscenes return in their original Japanese dubbing with translated English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German subtitles for your viewing pleasure!

Get on this magical ride and have a look at our fresh, new and offbeat video for Rainbow Cotton!

Remaster

As opposed to the remake, a remaster describes a – mostly visual – overhaul of a game. In other words: same gameplay, new look. Cotton Reboot is the HD deluxe remaster of the cult classic, Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams. This HD remaster received a modern makeover with enhanced visuals, refined sound, and seamless gameplay. It’s a celebration of nostalgia with a contemporary twist.

Emulation/Port

Finally, let’s take a look at the 2021 release of Panorama Cotton. In this emulation, we faithfully recreated the original 1994 Sega Mega Drive experience for audiences to enjoy today. We essentially trick your console into believing itself to be an arcade machine to run the original SMD version—no gameplay changes, and no enhancements. Emulating a game is a testament to preserving gaming heritage while embracing the advancements of today’s technology.

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March 18th – Warsaw, Poland | QubicGames has announced that Multi Maze 3D by CrazyLabs will be released for the Nintendo Switch on March 22nd.

Spin the wheel to the right or left and guide the balls through the maze straight into the cup!

Wait, there’s more! This isn’t just about collecting balls but multiplying them and filling the cup to the brim. Prepare to be amazed, perform impressive manoeuvres, bouncing and collecting balls in a colourful frenzy!

Remember that you can always use boosters to duplicate your balls, remove unwanted gates, or add new ones by multiplying your balls times 2!

Can you handle the challenge of collecting as many balls as possible? Get ready for a thrilling journey through the maze of fun!

Features:

• Turn the wheel to move your colorful balls around
• Guide your balls through the multiplier gates to increase their number
• Lead them out of the maze straight into the cup
• Collect a minimum number of them to complete the level
• Change the skins of your colourful balls
• Spend blue gems to buy booster packs or to continue the level if you run out of balls
• Listen to the cheerful and relaxing music that sets the mood of the game

Spin the wheel maze and let the adventure begin!

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Pamplona, Spain – March 14th, 2023 – Maniac Panda Games and Catness Games are proud to announce that their upcoming 2.5D platformer/puzzler, about earth goddess Gaia’s quest to restore life to a post-apocalyptic earth, will be launching on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox platforms on March 28th for 17.99€ / $17.99. A digital pre-order price of 14.99€/ $14.99 will also apply between March 21st and 27th, for Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Utilizing the power of Unreal Engine 5, One Last Breath offers a rapturous world that’s equal parts wondrous and terrifying.

One Last Breath is a 2.5D platformer/puzzler wherein you play as Gaia, an earth goddess born from mother nature’s very last breath. Thrust into existence in a post-apocalyptic earth where mankind has all but vanished, it’s up to Gaia to restore life back to the planet. But be forewarned, as decades of pollution and greed have twisted the land into a hostile ruin full of deadly aberrations.

Gaia’s powers allow her to control the environment – such as creating paths using tree trunks or summoning vines to hang between gaps – which are used in a variety of puzzles. Throughout her journey she’ll visit abandoned factories filled with hazardous, man-made obstacles that are mysteriously still operational. This polluted landscape is crawling with mutants who will mercilessly hunt Gaia down, so you must be careful if you’re to restore the planet and uncover the truth about what happened to humanity.

“One Last Breath is a unique game exploring very real, urgent issues of climate change,” said Daniel Valdes, CEO at Maniac Panda Games. “That said, we didn’t set out to make a nihilistic, cynical game, but rather a message of hope and wonder, reminding players of the beauty of nature and how we’re at a crucial point in human history where we can still make a difference.”

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OSAKA, March 14, 2024 — DANGEN Entertainment and Manalith Studios announced today that Dungeon Drafters has been released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox digital stores. The long-awaited console release includes all content updates since the game’s initial release on PC, making it the BEST version yet.

Dungeon Drafters invites players to embark on an exciting mystery dungeon adventure unfolding in a realm where magic takes the form of cards, and cards wield enchanting powers. Players choose one of six adventurers with unique starting decks and dive into the secrets of ancient ruins, plunder elusive cards, and strategically use them to triumph over adversaries, on a mission to construct the fabled spell deck destined to rescue the world.

Players engage in exciting tile-based combat where they utilize their spell deck to unleash awe-inspiring combos with different archetypes to reshape the battlefield. Throughout their quest, they will hunt for rare cards, loot treasures and unlock runes, before returning to Adventurer’s Town to redeem booster packs, interact with NPCs, take on quests and play minigames as they prepare for their next daring expedition.

While they delve deeper into the labyrinthine dungeons and discover new lore, they must work toward building their character and perfecting their ultimate spell deck that will banish malevolence from the world forever.

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Gateshead, United Kingdom – March 14th, 2024 – Visit a delightful but dilapidated small town that you can help restore in Moonglow Bay when it sails onto PlayStation and Switch on April 11th. Thunderful, Coatsink and Bunnyhug’s cosy fishing RPG will also be getting new content for the launch, which will be released simultaneously on PC and Xbox. The update will introduce a new camera mode, a brand new questline and new decorations. Moonglow Bay is available to pre-order from 21st March in the Americas, Europe, Korea and Japan with a 25% pre-order discount.

In Moonglow Bay, you play as a rookie angler, struggling to fulfil your partner’s final wish, while the town around you attempts to keep afloat in the face of impending bankruptcy. With only a journal and rod in hand, you must explore the furthest reaches of the ocean to uncover the secrets of Moonglow Bay. Catch fish, cook your haul or show it off at the local aquarium, encounter mythical monsters, upgrade your ship, restore the town and build relationships by helping the locals, either alone, or via drop-in local co-op.

With the new update releasing alongside the PlayStation and Switch versions on April 11th, you can now gain a whole new perspective on Moonglow Bay with a camera mode that will let you see things from your character’s point of view. The camera is tied to a new questline that starts with you discovering and repairing it, before you are drawn into a mystery where you will help uncover the skeleton of a long lost sea creature, putting together its bones to figure out its legend. The update will also allow you to decorate your shabby shop, brightening it up with decorations and seating for your customers.

“We’re unbelievably excited to bring Moonglow Bay to new audiences on Switch and Playstation on April 11th” said creative director Zach Soares. “We’re also happy to be able to provide something new for fans on PC and Xbox who will get the free new update on the same day, giving them a fun new quest to delve into, along with a cool camera and some fun decorations!”

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13th of March, 2024. Today Japan crim Co., Ltd., is proud to announce that the 28th April, 2024 will see the release of ‘El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD’ Remaster for the digital Nintendo Switch.

Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team, headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry), El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, draws players into a rich storyline inspired by events in the Old Testament’s apocryphal ‘Book of Enoch.’ In the game, players take on the role of Enoch and must harness his natural combat skills to master a range of powerful and Heavenly weapons under the guidance of the watchful Archangels. Through a mesmerising combination of combat, 2D and 3D platforming, Enoch must deliver the souls of the Fallen Angels and spare the world from a great flood ordered by Heaven.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron combines many genre elements with its glorious anime style graphical presentation that changes dramatically as the player progresses through a totally mesmeric experience. What is offered within El Shaddai goes far beyond these confines in that action, strategy and platforming are just a few of the challenges and exciting dangers that unfold.

El Shaddai is all about its simple controls. You can experience the profound action by pressing a few buttons and the same goes to the in-game jump action and battle scenes. The intuitive controls can lead you to the best gaming experience throughout the game.

Improved Game Features for Switch

• Implemented Full HD support, improved framerate, optimized loading, and general optimization.
• The Switch version is visually more beautiful and fluid.
• included as bonus content are the post-ending novels “Lucifer’s Fall Chronicles of Ceta” and “El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON ArtBook”.