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Stuttgart, 7th April, 2026 – ININ Games and TAITO are excited to announce Parasol Superstars, a vibrant bundle uniting two beloved 2D platformers: Spica Adventure and Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III.

Launching digitally on April 14, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox, Parasol Superstars celebrates a major milestone: the first-ever worldwide console release of Spica Adventure.

To mark this special debut, players can take advantage of a limited-time launch offer: during the first week, the bundle will be available at 20% off, €19.99 / $19.99! The same price as Spica Adventure alone.

A Hidden TAITO Gem Finally Takes Center Stage

Originally exclusive to Japan’s arcades and mobile platforms, Spica Adventure is now stepping into the global spotlight for the very first time.

Join Nico on a colorful, fast-paced journey through imaginative stages packed with quirky enemies and clever challenges. Armed with her versatile parasol, players will need both quick reflexes and strategic thinking to survive.

Inspired by the legendary mechanics of Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, Nico’s umbrella becomes your ultimate tool!

Key Features:

• Arcade Classic Reborn: Experience a Japan-only title on consoles for the very first time
• A Kaleidoscope of Color: Delightful, vibrant 2D visuals bursting with personality
• Dynamic Parasol Gameplay: Attack, defend, glide, and reflect with a single versatile tool
• Choose Your Path: Explore 28 stages across branching routes for high replayability
• Online Leaderboards: Compete with players around the world for the highest scores
• Legendary Sound: Groove to energetic tracks by TAITO’s iconic sound team, ZUNTATA

Mastering the parasol is key, just like in its cherished predecessor.

But don’t get too comfortable: each stage pushes players to move quickly. Linger too long, and an unstoppable threat will appear, forcing you forward. With branching paths and multiple routes, every decision shapes your journey and replayability.

A Legendary Classic Returns Alongside a New Discovery

While Spica Adventure makes its long-awaited global debut, players can also experience (or rediscover) the timeless charm of Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, the fan-favorite sequel in the Bubble Bobble universe, already beloved by retro enthusiasts since its modern re-release in 2023.

Together, both titles form the perfect combination of nostalgia and discovery.

Physical Editions Coming – Pre-Orders Still Open!

In addition to the digital release, we are preparing exclusive physical editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.

Pre-orders are already live on ININGames.com. Preparations are progressing well, and we look forward to sharing more updates with you soon.

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We are excited to announce that R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, the ultimate turn-based sci-fi strategy collection, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on June 18, 2026.

Outsmart and outgun your opponent in R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos! This two-game combination of the classic R-Type Tactics titles arrives on modern consoles for the first time, equipped with an armada of unique units to deploy across dozens of levels. Multiple campaigns allow you to take on the Bydo Empire or even play as them yourself. Their fates are up to you!

About R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos

As the Bydo continue to eliminate humanity, you must outsmart and outmaneuver them if the Space Corps has any hope of victory. That is, until you find yourself fighting alongside the very forces you were tasked with destroying…

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos turns tactical, turn-based strategy gameplay on its side for a one-of-a-kind R-Type experience! This two-game collection blasts its way onto Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with R-Type Tactics II also making its debut in the West for the first time! Deploy your forces across multiple campaigns, playing as both the Space Corps and the Bydo. With hundreds of ships and levels to choose from between both games, along with branching missions and a brand-new post-game story, R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos is packed with out-of-this-world content!

Features:

• New Frontiers: Along with the debut of R-Type Tactics II in the West, both this title and R-Type Tactics I make their way from the PSP to modern consoles for the first time!

• Whose Side Are You On?: Multiple campaigns for each faction, as well as branching storylines in R-Type Tactics II, allow for a unique gameplay experience across both titles while fleshing out the world of R-Type and the origins of the sinister Bydo Empire.

• Explore the COSMOS: A brand-new set of missions following the end of Tactics II gives you even more content than ever before!

The R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Limited Edition bundle for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 is currently available for pre-order for $79.99 through the NIS America Online Store. This limited edition bundle features R-Type® Tactics I • II Cosmos Deluxe Edition, 2-disc Soundtrack, Conceptual Art Card Set, Rwf-9A ARROW HEAD Acrylic Stand, Bwf-1Dα BYDO SYSTEM α Acrylic Stand, and a Collector’s Box. The Limited Edition and Deluxe Editions for Xbox Series X|S have been canceled.

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Fans of action, horror, and vampire adventures can look forward to the ultimate BloodRayne experience. The BloodRayne: Definitive Collection brings together all three main titles of the cult-classic franchise in one outstanding package, enhanced for modern platforms and released together in a premium physical edition. This Definitive Collection features newly implemented patches for enhanced performance and an even smoother experience on modern consoles tailored for long-time fans and newcomers alike.

Strictly Limited is publishing this definitive collection in collaboration with Ziggurat Interactive, delivering the ultimate way to experience Rayne’s legendary adventures across PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Two editions will be available!

Limited Edition – €39.99

Physical Strictly Limited copy of the collection, with all three games on disc/cartridge, including a printed manual.

Deluxe Edition – €59.99

Serialized premium boxed version including the Limited Edition and further collectibles, such as the first official book “The Art of Bloodrayne” and the Original Soundtrack on CD.

Pre-orders for the BloodRayne: Definitive Collection begin March 26, 2026, and will run until May 3, 2026, with the official release scheduled for July 29, 2026.

About the BloodRayne: Definitive Collection

The BloodRayne: Definitive Collection combines BloodRayne: Terminal Cut, BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut, and BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites in one comprehensive package, delivering the complete saga of the iconic dhampir heroine Rayne.

Players step into the role of Rayne, a dhampir (half-human, half-vampire), and agent of the secretive Brimstone Society, tasked with hunting supernatural threats around the world. Across the trilogy, Rayne stands out as one of gaming’s earliest female anti-heroes, battling occult forces, monstrous enemies, and powerful vampire adversaries while confronting her own dark origins.

The collection brings together the most complete and refined versions of the original games to date, enhanced for modern systems with newly implemented patches delivering improved performance, stability, and overall playability. Featuring upgraded visuals, high-resolution support, enhanced textures, and modern quality-of-life features, this marks the first time the trilogy has been presented in such a definitive form. Blending third-person action, hack-and-slash combat, shooting mechanics, and fast-paced 2D platforming, the series offers a distinctive retro-horror experience across a variety of gameplay styles.

From battling supernatural threats tied to Nazi occult conspiracies in the 1930s, to confronting Rayne’s own vampire family and ultimately facing her father in a deadly castle stronghold, the BloodRayne saga delivers a dark and action-packed vampire adventure spanning three iconic titles.

• Premium Deluxe Edition Box
• PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch Limited Edition of the game
• Original Soundtrack on CD
• Artbook (softcover, approx. 80 pages, 170 mm × 135 mm) featuring concept art, character designs, environments, and behind-the-scenes insights
• Double-sided poster showcasing original artwork from BloodRayne and BloodRayne 2
• Die-cut character stickers
• This Deluxe Edition is designed to celebrate the legacy of the BloodRayne series with high-quality collectibles that will appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

A brutal love letter to 8-bit gothic action, Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege launches April 20th, 2026 on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC via Steam.

From the creators of Habroxia, Twin Breaker, and Super Perils of Baking, this Castlevania-inspired hack-and-slash delivers fast, unforgiving combat, a haunting chiptune soundtrack, and satisfyingly crunchy pixel gore.

Battle through 21 handcrafted stages, uncover secrets, and face 7 monstrous bosses in a world steeped in gothic horror. Take on the challenge solo or with a friend in 2-player local co-op, with friendly fire enabled.

**Castlevania-inspired hack n’ slash action**

**21 thrilling stages filled with horror and atmosphere**

**7 challenging and intense boss battles**

**Hidden secrets, deadly traps and surprises around every corner**

**Multiple endings and familiar companions**

**Loads of unlockable abilities and power-ups**

**Playable solo or with 2 player local co-op**

Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege will be available for $9.99 USD (or regional equivalent).

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19 MARCH 2026 – ​ Dutch indie studio Starbrew Games is flapping with excitement to announce that Duck Side of the Moon, their cozy open-world exploration and crafting adventure about a duck astronaut searching for a new home in a whimsical galaxy, will launch on PC (Steam + Epic Games Store) and Nintendo Switch, on May 7th!

After crash-landing in a strange but charming galaxy, Doug the duck sets out on a journey to gather resources, build gadgets, upgrade his spaceship, and discover that life among the stars might not be as stressful as it was quacked up to be.

The Duck Side of the Moon demo is still available on Steam, where it currently holds a 100% “Very Positive” rating from players. ​ It’s the perfect introducktion to the game!

An introducktion

Duck Side of the Moon is a cozy open-world crafting and exploration adventure where curiosity leads the way and relaxation is part of the mission plan. Players drift through a whimsical galaxy as Doug the duck, gathering materials, crafting gadgets, upgrading their crashed spaceship into a place that finally feels like home again.

Across colorful little planets, the journey unfolds at a gentle pace and while you meet and help the unusual locals, including some surprisingly chatty rocks.

Even in space, a little winging it goes a long way!

Things to Quack About

• Explore a cozy galaxy filled with secrets and rare resources to mine
• Make friends with talking rocks and solve wholesome quests
• Upgrade and customize your spaceship, turning it into a cozy home.
• Discover a heartfelt story about finding a home and the value of rest
• Customize your duck with silly outfits and hats
• And yes, there is a quack button!

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We are excited to announce that we are partnering with IKINAGAMES Co., Ltd. to publish a brand-new RPG, STARBITES, which is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on May 21.

Join Lukida and her allies as they uncover the truth beneath the sands of Bitter!

Hop on your Motorbot and ride toward freedom in the brand-new RPG STARBITES! On Bitter, a desert planet ravaged by the aftermath of an interstellar war, a young salvager named Lukida seeks to escape to the stars, but a sudden attack by a giant robot sets events into motion that will change her life—and the fate of Bitter—forever.

Explore the expansive landscape of Bitter atop your Motorbot, and fight your way to victory in a turn-based battle system that’s easy to learn, and satisfying to master. Build up your party, kit out your Motorbots with powerful equipment, and head out into the deserts of Bitter! Somewhere beneath the dunes, the truth of what happened 45 years ago awaits…

Features:

• Fracture Your Foes: Learn your enemies’ weaknesses, then Fracture their guard and dish out the damage in classic, turn-based RPG gameplay that’s easy to pick up, and hard to put down. Take extra turns with Driver’s High to really turn the tables!
• Ride High on your Motorbot: Every character has a personal Motorbot that’s suited to their own personality and battle style. Lukida rides high in her slingshot-wielding robot, while Gwendoll cruises along in her flashy hoverbike.
• Secrets Beneath the Dunes: The sands of Bitter hide many secrets. Uncover the truth in this gripping story of regret, revenge, and forgiveness.

STARBITES will be releasing on May 21 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 (as a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC! The game is still available to pre-order in both Standard and Limited Edition formats, and a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack will also be available for $4.99 on day one!

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German indie game studio VoodooDuck have lifted the anchor and are inviting players to set sail on their own journey in Collector’s Cove!

The cozy collection adventure where you cultivate a floating farm carried across the seas by your huggable dinosaur companion is out now on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

Collector’s Cove is priced at $19.99 (regional pricing may vary) with a 10% launch discount for two weeks on Steam and a 10% launch discount on Nintendo Switch.

On Steam, players can also be on the lookout for bundles with Growth, The Wandering Village, Flotsam, Aloft and Tiny Book Shop. Each with an additional 10% discount.

It’s just you, your animal friend, and an ocean full of secrets and surprises. Discover new islands, harvest crops and reel in fish to learn about the requirements for their fabled counterparts. Feed them to your cute companion to unlock new interactions and grow together as you venture onwards!

About the Game

All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal companion to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector.

Key Features

• Farm: Cultivate your own farm on the deck of a ship, surrounded by the open sea!
• Discover: Sail across uncharted waters and forage on unseen islands!
• Collect: Find rare crops and fish on your quest to fill in every page of the Collector’s Compendium!
• Befriend: Forge a bond and customise your trusty dinosaur friend who can lend a fin whenever needed!
• Personalise: Craft useful items from foraged materials and transform your boat into your own home!

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Hertfordshire, 12th of March, 2026 – Numskull Games and indie developer Smitner Studio announced that their dystopian pixel-art block-pushing puzzle game ‘Hazard Pay’ will launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in June 2026. Step inside the nightmare today with a playable demo now available on Steam.

It’s 1982 and you’ve been beckoned to a secretive research facility in an authoritarian Cold War-era state. Hazard Pay puts you in the shoes of a government cleanup specialist dispatched after a catastrophic containment breach. The mission seems simple: destroy evidence, restore order, and collect your hazard pay. But inside the facility, the truth behind the experiments quickly begins to surface, and reality is far more sinister.

The officials want silence, not survivors

Inside the Institut für Proteintherapie (IPT), a government program intended to solve a national food crisis has spiralled into a biological horror. Resident scientists who were attempting to synthesise artificial proteins have created horrific ███████████████ that now ████ ██████ around the facility. Navigate laboratories, dormitories, and experimental chambers while encountering the terrifying results of these experiments.

You’ll cross paths with PRS-86, a blind predator that tracks blood with lethal precision, and The Collector, an evolving organism that has grown beyond the control of its creators.

As the clean-up specialist, you are only one of many expendable workers sent in to contain the situation. If you die, another will replace you.

Choose your own nightmare

Hazard Pay blends stealth, survival horror, and narrative choice in a tense facility-wide clean-up operation.

Players must:

• Navigate across sectors of the research facility
• Avoid deadly bio-organisms that hunt through scent and sound
• Decide the fate of trapped scientists

Will you become just another disposable tool of the system, or be the one to finally expose the crimes hidden inside the facility?

Key Features

• Ingenious, compact, handcrafted push/pull puzzle levels
• Unique clean-up mechanics – erase blood trails, destroy evidence, and hide the truth
• Branching narrative choices that affect alliances, trust, and endings
• Environmental storytelling, uncovering the secrets of the facility

Hazard Pay launches on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in June 2026.

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Gothenburg, Sweden – March 5th, 2026 – Wishfully Studios and Thunderful invite players to visit a stunning world and experience a heartfelt story of companionship in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf,  available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch for $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99.

A Supporter Pack for the game is also available for PC and PlayStation 5, which includes a digital art book, the Novo Language Companion – a guide to the game’s language – and, for PC, stunning wallpapers and backgrounds. A demo for the game launched today on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch and remains available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home. Perfect for new players and returning fans, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf features unique companion gameplay, clever puzzling, challenging action sequences and stealth, all set in a stunning and captivating world.

“We’ve learned so much from the production of the first installment of Planet of Lana, and there were also so many ideas we didn’t have time to realize in the first game,” says Adam Stjärnljus, Creative Director and Co-Game Director at Wishfully studios. Now, for Planet of Lana II, we wanted to push all aspects of the game, creating more engaging puzzles, more memorable scenes and elevating the story and universe to new heights! We can´t wait for players to team up with Lana and Mui again!”

This anticipated sequel almost doubles the size of the first game, taking us to never before seen areas of the planet Novo on a journey that will see you conquer snowy mountains, dive into dangerous waters, encounter majestic creatures, meet friendly forest communities and more. Planet of Lana II builds on the original title in every way, offering deeper exploration, a wider array of collaborative physics-based puzzles, spectacular new creatures, thrilling action sequences, new factions and a more expansive story that remains rooted in Lana and Mui’s evolving bond.

Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish, Czech and Thai.

Key gameplay features that await players in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf include:

• A Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer Adventure: A story-driven experience blending exploration, gentle puzzles and cinematic atmosphere.
• A Companion-Driven Journey: A heartfelt adventure built around the bond between Lana and her loyal companion, Mui.
• A Hand-Painted World in Transition: Explore a beautifully crafted planet where nature and technology collide, and different tribes respond to progress in their own ways.
• Fluid Exploration & Movement: Guide an older, more agile Lana with wall jumps, smooth traversal, and dynamic movement across diverse environments.
• Thoughtful & Varied Puzzles: Puzzles are woven naturally into the world, focusing on observation, timing, and cooperation rather than complex logic.
• Storytelling Without Words: No spoken dialogue, meaning emerges through visuals, music, and your interactions with the world.
• An Emotional, Carefully Paced Sci-Fi Tale: Uncover new truths about the planet and Mui’s past in a 6-8 hour cinematic journey, accompanied by a moving orchestral score.

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Belgium, 5th March 2026 – Indie developer Rogueside is bringing its hell-forged action roguelite Devil Jam to PlayStation 4 and 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, on 26th March 2026. Get ready for non-stop escapades in a chaotic underworld, where players take on the role of a doomed musician bound by a demonic contract and forced to survive an infernal performance that never ends. As the cursed guitarist battles through swarms of demonic enemies in tightly designed combat spaces, dodging incoming threats while attacks fire automatically, you can focus on positioning, movement and wise decision-making in the hope of surviving until the encore.

Hell Bells – Save me

Each run throws new powers into the mix, courtesy of the who’s who of the underworld. Brace yourself for wild upgrades that transform your build on the fly: think screen-clearing attacks and unpredictable experimental abilities. The grid-based system lets players rewire how attacks activate and combine, in hopes of surviving the relentless madness.

Turn up the volume to infernal!

The killer soundtrack plays a central role in Devil Jam, with award-winning composer Deon van Heerden returning to collaborate with Rogueside following his work on Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef. His high-energy compositions thrash along with the dynamic gameplay pacing, giving each challenge its own sonic personality.

For those about to rock…

• Smart Loadouts
  ​Use the 12-slot gear system to build clever combinations and unlock powerful killer combos.
• Hand-Drawn Hell
  ​Bold, fully hand-animated characters and effects bring the underworld roaring to life.
• Bosses Worth the Hype
  ​Battle towering foes, including Death himself – it doesn’t get more metal than that.
• Run For The Hills, Run For Your Life
  ​Fast, intense encounters reward quick thinking, sharp reflexes and smart decision-making.

It’s time to fear the reaper.

Devil Jam became a cult classic when it rocked onto PC last year, and the console release includes a hefty upgrade based on fan feedback. One brand-new story and 4 new challenges which offer players more profound insight into the cursed world and its larger-than-life cast, and you’ll find two new battlegrounds to endure: The Overgrowth, a claustrophobic arena filled with twisting paths and looming fungal growths, and Thorns of Crimson Death, a sprawling combat space built around relentless enemy pressure and wide-open encounters.

Find out what happens when the gig of your life goes very, very wrong!

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