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Archive for August, 2024

August 14th – Warsaw, Poland | yabai.games has announced that pre-order for Kamikaze Lassplanes by Inky Dreams will be available for the Nintendo Switch on August 16th in North America.

Kamikaze Lassplanes is a genre-busting visual novel with shoot-’em-up gameplay. Set in a steampunk world torn by a brutal war, a dramatic rom-com unfolds with two powerful weapons named Lassplanes.

Immerse yourself in a unique blend of an action-packed arcade shoot-’em-up and a beautifully illustrated visual novel.

Meet Alba Trossé and Hannah Brandenburg, two powerful Lassplanes with opposing natures but a shared destiny. As the kingdom’s last hope in a devastating war, you’ll forge deep connections, make pivotal choices, and influence not only the fate of the war but also the path of your own heart.

Engage in exhilarating missions as you pilot the deadly Lassplanes, mastering their unique abilities and experiencing a story rich with drama, romance, and humor. Your decisions will open up multiple endings, revealing different facets of Alba and Hannah.

Behind the silly facade, Kamikaze Lassplanes is a dark story about exploring humanity in a world where every rose has its thorn. When nothing is as it seems, your beliefs are shattered as you uncover the truth—and perhaps you’ll pay the ultimate price for it.

Features:

• Branching Storylines: Your choices shape the narrative, unlocking various endings and revealing different sides of the characters.
• Artistic Treasures: Discover a gallery filled with beautiful, hand-drawn ecchi illustrations.
• Intense Arcade Mode: Test your skills and aim for high scores in challenging Arcade mode missions.
• Dynamic 3D Gameplay: Navigate diverse environments and control Lassplanes in fully realized 3D missions, adding depth and excitement to your experience.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure where the skies are the battlefield, and the heart is the ultimate prize.

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Montpellier, France – August 13, 2024. Spanish indie studio Team Delusion and French publisher Dear Villagers are happy to announce that Guayota, the dark 3D adventure with puzzle mechanics and inspiration from Canary Islands mythology, is releasing todaay on Steam and Nintendo Switch at a price of 14.99 USD/EUR with a 10% off during the first week.

Inspired by the guanche legends and the myths from the Canary Islands, Guayota depicts the story of a group of explorers, sent by the Spanish Kingdom to find the legendary Saint Brendan’s Island. As the protagonist, you will soon understand that this island, said to be paradise on Earth, might actually hide darker secrets.

KEY FEATURES

The secrets behind Saint Brendan’s Island

Immerse yourself in a rich puzzle game that draws inspiration from the legend of Saint Brendan. As you look for your companions, you will explore ancient gods’ temples, each guarding a deep secret and offering a piece of the island’s mysterious past.

The power of fire and lights

Equipped with a torch, you must utilize the powers of fire, lights, and lasers to navigate through temples and solve their enigmas. As you progress, the challenges become increasingly complex, requiring keen observation.

Two modes, two ways of accessing the truth

As you explore each temple, you’ll encounter two distinct modes: The “Real World” and “The Plane of Madness”. Reality can sometimes be deceiving: exploring both will be crucial in your quest for the truth.

Constant new exploration & puzzle mechanics to master

Each temple presents its own unique enigmas and dangerous traps. And as your journey on Saint Brendan continues, you will encounter more challenges involving new ways of solving puzzles.

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Montpellier, France – August 8, 2024. Dear Villagers is proud to announce their publishing partnership with Sunny Syrup Studio on Spirit Mancer, a 2D Hack and Slash adventure with deck-building mechanics that will be released in November on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Spirit Mancer is inspired by classics like Mega Man, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Pokemon, in the game players are in the role of a modern-day demon hunter, they can go alone or also can join forces with a friend in local couch co-op mode. Slash, Shoot and Break hordes of demons from Ars Goetia and stop the evil queen with the power of the Spirit Mancer. Capture their spirits and summon them out into battle in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Inferno!

KEY FEATURES

Hack and Slash action combines with deck building elements. With a skill base card, you can summon demons to do your bidding and help you during combat.

Local co-op support. Like in the old arcade times, join forces with a friend and jump together for an epic battle into a colourful and vibrant inferno.

100+ Unique enemies you can fight and capture

Huge variety of unique monsters and demons that you can fight and capture.

Summon captured enemies to battle as spirit cards

Capture any demons into spirit cards then summon them out into battle as your friends.

Deck building with 100+ spirit cards

Build your deck with demon spirits that you want in your pocket.

10+ Guns and weapons to be used

Blast any foes with a large variety of weapons.

8+ levels for you to explore – Beautiful beach, Volcanic fortress, Lush forest, and more

Adventure the huge fantasy world of inferno with 20+ biomes to explore.

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08 AUGUST, 2024 – Action-packed side-scrolling shoot ’em up Valfaris: Mecha Therion is blasting its way to consoles later this month. Developed by Steel Mantis and published by Big Sugar, Valfaris: Mecha Therion will be available to download from 29 August for Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S.

A brand new arcade-style Challenge Mode will be included with the console versions, and will also be released as a free update for the PC version on 26 August.

A sequel to the critically-acclaimed action-platformer Valfaris (ranked #16 Best PC Game of 2019 by Metacritic), Valfaris: Mecha Therion marks the return of protagonist Therion as he pilots a metal colossus and continues his pursuit of the diabolical Lord Vroll. Valfaris: Mecha Therion launched for PC late 2023 and currently has a 96% positive user rating on Steam.

About the game

Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!

After escaping Valfaris, Therion’s hunt for the evil Lord Vroll has taken him across the galaxy. As the final, inevitable showdown looms, Therion harnesses the awesome combat ability of his secret weapon – Mecha Therion!

A formidable suit of weaponised metal, Mecha Therion can be equipped with an array of devastating firepower, including Therion’s trademark Hellwraith – a minigun that shoots tormented souls.

Key features

• Fight through multiple levels of hostile alien territory
• Master a range of Destroyer, Melee, and Auxiliary class weapons
• Configure your Mecha loadout with your favourite weapon combos
• Earn Blood Metal to upgrade weapons and add-on
• Challenge Mode: Shoot for a high score in an arcade-style test of skill

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August 7, 2024. Today publisher Treasure Boy and developer Kindermann Corp. are delighted to give a shout-out about the worldwide release of Shikon-X today on PC Steam and the Nintendo Switch priced at $12.99 / €10.79 / £10.29. A hard-to-describe – let alone categorize – game in that, as a story-rich drama, intergalactic point-and-click adventure without any actual pointing or clicking, sort of open-ended experience – it offers a lot from that ‘golden age’ – a real blast from the past!

Set out on an epic quest to unravel the mysteries behind the war against humanity. Even when pitted against a cosmic threat, there’s always time for a bit of pinball…

Shikon-X is totally ‘retro’ focused, with its stylized colourful graphics, it harks back to the good old 8-bit days but offers challenges and immersive gameplay in a wild, whacky, moreish way!

• Streamlined ‘point-and-click’ experience without the pointing and clicking
• Gameplay designed with approachability in mind
• Intergalactic adventure inspired by 80s and 90s anime (the best kind!)
• Arcade mini-games that help drive the narrative forward

PLAY

Meet Major Daaia, the best pilot the Federation has ever seen! During a routine defense operation, Daaia receives a mysterious message from humanity’s mortal enemy, the Rolars. The message kick-starts her intergalactic adventure of epic proportions inspired by 80s and 90s anime. Visit alien planets, meet all kinds of weird and silly characters, and uncover the truth behind the war with the Rolars.

GAME ON

Shikon-X features a variety of playable arcade mini-games throughout the adventure. Fend off invaders from space in a retro-inspired arcade shooter, or flaunt your flipper skills in a fully-featured pinball table. Every mini-game serves a purpose, with certain story beats developing through these scenes!

Fight, explore, challenge, chat, pilot, defend, solve mysteries, planet hop, meet locals, visit bars,……

GAME OVER

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Montpellier, France – August 6, 2024 – Dear Villagers and Studio Plane Toast are happy to announce that their cozy, semi-open world exploration adventure Caravan Sandwitch will be launching this September on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5 and Nintendo Switch platforms. The title sets the player in a Sci-Fi Provence-like world, driven by a mystery through your missing sister that unfolds with each step you take. Players will traverse a rich landscape in their customizable van, interacting with various inhabitants and uncovering the mysteries of Cigalo.

With an emphasis on inclusivity and environmental themes, the life in Caravan Sandwitch is simple: no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world. Today it also marks the release of the single Pensée Dérobée by the artist Antynomy available on all streaming platforms (full Caravan Sandwitch OST available on release).

KEY FEATURES

Explore a Provence-like World

Equipped with your van and an array of essential tools, you set out on a quest to find your missing sister. Upgrade your van throughout your adventure and explorations to open up new passages and ruins. From navigating treacherous terrain to uncovering ancient ruins, every step of your journey brings you closer to unraveling the truth behind your sister’s disappearance.

An hopeful Post-Apocalypse

From a green planet to a desertic one due to human activities and sur-exploitation; discover on Cigalo the impact of humans and its population through your road trip. Meet the Reinetos, an old aboriginal species, the Robots left behind after the planet exploitation, the humans who stayed after everyone left for another planet, and the mysterious SandWitch. All of them live peacefully in Cigalo and help each other in this unwelcome environment.

Meet a diverse cast of characters

As you interact with the diverse characters you meet along the way, you’ll come to understand that your community is your home. Help everyone and contribute your piece to the edifice, enabling everyone to live in harmony in an environment hostile to all civilizations due to over-exploitation.

A Game developed for All

Plane Toast made a huge effort to create a game in which everyone can feel included, representing their vision of a world where communities help each other to overcome the environmental consequences of our world.Caravan SandWitch is written with an inclusive script, that represents a real community with its people and representation.

Accessibility options are available.

Source: PR Email

Victoria, Australia – Thursday 1st August, 2024 – Independent game studio Drop Bear Bytes is excited to announce that their isometric RPG Broken Roads is out now on Nintendo Switch for $34.99 / £31.49 / €34.99 with an additional limited 20% off launch discount, and PlayStation and Xbox consoles for $39.99 / £32.99 / €39.99. Broken Roads is developed by a passionate indie team of CRPG fans led by Colin McComb, who previously worked on Planescape: Torment and Fallout 2. The game released earlier this year on PC and other consoles and received multiple updates that expanded and improved the experience.

“We’re all really happy to see Broken Roads launch on Nintendo this week” said Craig Ritchie, Game Director at Drop Bear Bytes. “We designed the game to run great on handheld from the beginning and we’re excited to see what Switch players think of it, especially since they’ll be experiencing the best version of the game from day one.”

More about Broken Roads:

Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat and meaningful philosophical choices to an all-new Australian post-apocalyptic setting. Broken Roads skillfully blends traditional and all-new role-playing elements on top of a classless system offering near-unlimited character development options built around four philosophies: Humanist, Utilitarian, Machiavellian, and Nihilist. Furthermore the game presents players with an original morality system: the Moral Compass which sees dialogue options and questing decisions influence, and be influenced by, a character’s philosophical leaning and the tough decisions they make along the way.

Broken Roads’ locations are all authentic recreated from the team visiting towns and landmarks in West Australia and taking photos, videos and audio recordings for it to be as true as possible. Furthermore, even the game’s atmospheric soundtrack composed by Tim Sunderland is composed with instruments constructed from everyday objects which brings a wholly unique and distinctive tone to the game.

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Berlin, 1st August 2024 –  Plunge right into the depths of nostalgia as the legendary side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, X-Out, returns in a stunning remake X-Out: Resurfaced! Be prepared for this ININ x Ziggurat partnership as they make waves with this classic underwater shooter to all platforms this winter!

Rainbow Arts, one of the top game developers of the 80s, originally developed and released X-Out for home computers in 1990. Celebrated as “the dream of every action freak,” and “the ultimate shoot ‘em up,” (Amiga Joker) X-Out quickly became a classic on the Commodore 64, Amiga and Atari ST.

While most shooters released at the time were set in the air, or outer space, X-Out goes deep beneath the ocean. Now, 35 years later, X-Out is being reimagined for a new generation of players, bringing enhanced graphics, updated gameplay, and even more thrilling new features.

X-Out: Resurfaced stays true to the essence of the original, while introducing modern twists! Although the exciting features are not yet announced, just know that X-Out: Resurfaced will definitely make gigantic soundwaves… Stay tuned for more news on this exciting remake!

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São Paulo, Brazil – August 1st, 2024 – Independent developer QUByte Interactive has today announced that their hotly anticipated science-fiction intergalactic metroidvania MARS 2120 has been released on PC via Steam; PlayStation 4 and Playstation 5; Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One; and Nintendo Switch at £17.99 / $20.00 / R$60,00 / €20.00, with a 10% launch discount on Steam, Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Following a successful Early Access period, the game dubbed “the Brazilian Metroid Dread”’ is now ready for your exploration.

Explore a post-colonization Mars in a cinematic Sci-Fi experience, using incredible elemental abilities to traverse various biomes in your quest to discover the secrets of Mars and save the colony from unknown and enigmatic threats.

“We’re so excited to blast off and finally release MARS 2120,” said Bruno Carvalho, associate & game designer at QUByte Interactive. “At QUByte Interactive, we’ve aimed for the stars to pay homage to the intergalactic, and that’s to say, ever-expanding canon of great metroidvanias, we hope that the fans of everything from Castlevania to Hollow Knight, and Super Metroid to Dead Cells, have something they can enjoy in our sci-fi adventure.”

About MARS 2120

In MARS 2120, humanity has successfully colonized various planets in our solar system, allowing people to escape an increasingly grim situation on Earth. After the UN receives a worrying distress call from Mars, it’s up to Sergeant Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte and an elite team of space marines to answer the call and rescue the first colony.

In order to reach the colony, you’ll have to traverse a series of intense biomes and harsh Martian landscapes. fighting formidable and mysterious foes using a mix of ranged and melee attacks alongside useful elemental skills. How you dispatch your enemies is up to you, with the game offering players a non-linear approach to combat as well as exploration. Inspired by pioneers of the genre such as Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, MARS 2120 is an action packed metroidvania that offers an engaging combat experience alongside cinematic flair. Will you survive?

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August 1, 2024. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo – Neos Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chair of the Board: Masashi Ikeda), a subsidiary of Tecmira Holdings, Inc., is proud to announce the release of “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town” on Steam for worldwide distribution and on Nintendo Switch in Western markets on October 24, 2024 at a price of 29.99 USD/EUR and 39.99 USD/EUR respectively. The title will be on sale on Steam for 26.99 USD/EUR from the launch until November 7, 2024. The game was released in Japan and Asia earlier this year and won the Visual Arts Excellence Award at the CEDEC AWARDS 2024.

A bundle sale will be held on both platforms from the start of sales until November 7, during which time this title and “Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey-,” which marks the 3rd anniversary of its release, will be available for purchase at a discounted price of 39.99 USD/EUR on Steam and 49.99 USD/EUR on Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the price of this previous Shin chan title on Steam will be revised from 39.99 USD, 49.99 EUR to 29.99 USD/EUR, matching the price of “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.”

In addition, in partnership with U.S. game publisher Limited Run Games, the game will also be released in a physical version for Nintendo Switch in the U.S. and Europe. This edition will be available for pre-order at LRG’s official online store for a limited time this fall.

Experience a New Adventure in the World of Shin chan

In “Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town,” Shin chan and the Nohara family visit the town of Akita. The game depicts Shin chan’s daily life as he and Shiro experience various things while travelling between the two worlds of reality and a mysterious town. The game can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, from “Crayon Shin chan” fans to video game fans who want to experience a full-fledged story.

The Nohara Family Goes to Akita Prefecture!

Hiroshi is sent on a sudden business trip to his native Akita. The Nohara family arrives in a small village near Hiroshi’s parents’ home and rents a traditional Japanese farmhouse. Nestled in this tranquil rural landscape, they begin their carefree and quiet life in the countryside. Shinnosuke’s grandfather, Ginnosuke, teaches him the secrets of countryside games such as bug catching and fishing. In the evenings, everyone enjoys sitting around the sunken hearth to savour delicious Akita dishes. In the village, Shinnosuke interacts with farmers and makes new friends. Every day, he enjoys his life to the fullest until…

Shinnosuke Follows After a Soot-Covered Shiro

One morning, Shiro shows up at the house, covered in soot. As a confused Shinnosuke looks on, Shiro suddenly runs away…! Shinnosuke chases after Shiro, and he notices a mysterious train he’s never seen before. Shinnosuke follows after Shiro and accidentally boards this train.

Welcome to Coal Town

The mysterious train stops in a lively and prosperous town that seems to have been frozen in time since the Showa era. In this town, called Coal Town, energetic working class people go about their daily lives. After meeting a mysterious young girl, Shinnosuke becomes friends with these people. And so begins Shinnosuke’s newest adventure…!

Shin chan’s mysterious daily life begins, as he travels between the two worlds: the village in Akita and Coal Town

STEAM version details:

• Target countries: More than 70 countries worldwide.
• Text languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
• Audio languages: Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, Korean
• Text and audio can be selected at startup,

Nintendo Switch Western (digital) version details:

• Target countries: More than 40 countries worldwide.
• Text languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, German.
• Audio language: Japanese.

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