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Archive for July, 2025

Stuttgart, Germany – 01.July 2025 – Today ININ, Tozai Games, Irem are proud to announce the release of Irem Collection Volume 3, the latest installment in the beloved retro game series, bringing back a trio of true arcade treasures. This digital-only release is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5/4, Xbox One and Series X|S, priced at €24,99.

Taking a fresh twist from previous volumes, Volume 3 explores the fantasy-infused side of Irem´s arcade legacy, showcasing three unique shoot ‘em up titles from late ’80s and early ’90s. Each title offers its own distinct game mechanics that will challenge your play-skill and imagination.

Mr. Heli

Meet Mr. Heli, the quirky, legged chopper with a whole lot of firepower! Debuting in Japanese arcades in 1987, this multidirectional “cute ‘em up” shooter lets you pilot through inventive stages filled with puzzle-like maps, hidden paths, and massive bosses. Mine crystals, earn cash, and upgrade your arsenal to keep those rotor blades spinning! This arcade classic created a sensation when it was released, and made players wonder how a game that looked so cute could kick so much ass!

Mystic Riders

Magic meets mayhem in Mystic Riders, the 1992 fantasy shooter where you ride broomsticks and battle giant sky turtles, flaming demons, and other mythical creatures. Use your broom as a boomerang to block projectiles, dodge-roll past dangerous hazards, and blast through vibrant worlds. Don’t go it alone – team up in local co-op as Mark the wizard or Zeal the witch for an enchanted ride through arcade history. Mystic Riders features some very original gameplay mechanics, making it both interesting and fun to play – while also challenging players in ways that other shooters never could!

Dragon Breed

Finally, from brooms to dragons – the 1989 arcade gem Dragon Breed throws you into a biomechanical nightmare! Ride into battle on the mighty dragon Bahamoot who can shield you from danger and scorch everything in your path. Think R-Type meets fantasy apocalypse – with wings. This fabulous coin-op was overlooked by many players when it was released, but now you have the chance to see for yourself why so many arcade aficionados consider this to be one of Irem’s best-kept secrets.

Irem Collection Volume 3 Highlights:

• Three high-fantasy and sci-fi horizontal shoot ‘em ups from Irem

Included Versions:

• Mr. Heli/Battle Chopper: Arcade (EN/JP), PC Engine (JP)

• Mystic Riders: Arcade (EN/JP)

• Dragon Breed: Arcade (EN/JP)

• Gameplay features:

  • Optional controller enhancements, including rapid-fire button assignment and customizable control layouts.

  • Quick save/load and built-in rewind to keep the action flowing.

  • Display filters to recreate that original arcade look and feel.

  • Worldwide leaderboards to show off your high-score dominance.

  • Local 2-player co-op in Mystic Riders for magical tag-team action.

  • Packed with bizarre enemies, massive bosses, and legendary gameplay.

Don’t stop at Volume 3! Remember Volume 1 and Volume 2 are also available digitally on the same platforms, so you can complete your Irem Collection experience.

Are you an enthusiastic game collector that prefers physical editions? Our sister label, Strictly Limited Games, offers limited and collector´s editions for all three volumes, which are available now for pre-order. Interested? Visit Strictly Limited Games and secure your copy today!

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Calgary, Canada – July 1st, 2025 – Independent developer and publisher Eastasiasoft Limited in partnership with Vivid Helix are thrilled to announce that Neon Noodles, the award-winning cyberpunk kitchen automation puzzler, will officially launch on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on July 16th, 2025.

After making waves with its PC release, Neon Noodles is bringing its deep, open-ended automation gameplay to consoles, letting players orchestrate culinary perfection in a dystopian world where food is power and precision is everything.

Inspired by beloved puzzle automation classics from Zachtronics, Neon Noodles puts you in control of a futuristic food factory. Record and refine the movements of your robotic chefs as they whip up a global menu of dishes, from ramen and bibimbap to paella and guacamole—over 250 recipes using more than 400 ingredients.

As a mysterious figure with no memory and a hidden past, you’ll rise through the ranks of a Criminal Rehabilitation Program to uncover your true identity and take control of Neon Noodles itself. Design elaborate machines, optimize your food production pipeline, and expose the corporate secrets behind the world’s most coveted meals.

Whether you’re cooking on the go with the Nintendo Switch or seeking ultra-optimized builds on Xbox and PlayStation, Neon Noodles delivers a satisfying blend of story, challenge, and cyberpunk flair, no matter your platform.

“I designed Neon Noodles with controller support from the start, so players could flexibly create and optimise the smallest, fastest – or simply the prettiest – cooking layouts in a truly cyberpunk future,” says Radu Muresan, founder and solo developer at Vivid Helix. “The idea actually came to me after playing Overcooked and thinking, ‘I want this… but without having to talk to anyone.’ So instead, you get to program robots!”

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SANTA ANA, California, June 30, 2025 — Prepare to set sail on a fantastic maritime adventure when Nicalis releases Cats Away as a digital download for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Steam on July 10, 2025.

In Cats Away, players manage the crew and resources of a sailing ship on an exciting and dangerous exploratory voyage. Steer the ship during combat, maneuvering into more advantageous positions and giving orders on the fly to counter enemy tactics.

Between battles, dock in faraway ports-of-call to upgrade weapons and equipment, meet new friends (and enemies), learn new skills and much more. Take on side missions to earn treasure, level-up the captains and the crew and open new routes to uncharted waters!

Developed by Studio Saizensen with Success Corp., Cats Away follows the adventures of three seafaring sisters named Kanna, Lilia and Alicia. Together with their faithful cat crewmates, they embark on a perilous maritime journey involving pirate guilds, a mysterious cat-hating syndicate, ancient magic spells and giant mutated monsters.

Cats Away features 60 different cat breeds with varying abilities—some are best at manning weapons, some excel at piloting remote units, others repair and maintain the ship or administer first aid. The three sisters have different strengths and weaknesses as well, so the commands that are available during battle will change depending on which one is currently acting as the ship’s captain.

Cats Away will be released as a digital download on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Steam platforms on July 10, 2025.

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