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October 1st – Steel yourself for Monarchy! A new medieval side-scrolling strategy adventure is coming next month, courtesy of storied indie developer, Brain Seal Entertainment.

Take to the field and build up your base, pull from your coffers to recruit your troops, and take your retinue out to conquer every cave, castle, and dungeon that dares to house enemies to your realm.

Monarchy will be coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, & Xbox Series X|S|One on November 6th for $14.99, wishlist it on Steam now to pledge your loyalty to the crown.

About Monarchy

Unleash your strategic brilliance in this 2D side-scrolling strategy game, where you must build a base, manage resources, explore the mysterious forest and conquer your enemies.

Feature List:

• Building System – Place down your buildings anywhere you want using a dynamic building system to create a vibrant base!
• Hunting – Use your follower archer to hunt down wild animals in the forest and protect yourself from danger!
• Military – Unified military system that once trained it follows you around and engages in combat automatically.
• Cave Exploration – Explore the numerous caves throughout the forest to find treasures, enemies and unexpected surprises!
• Unique Experiences
  • Bandit Land: The bandits are hiding in caves, and you must clear them out in a summer setting.
  • The Siege: Build a mighty trebuchet and siege the enemy castle walls in this autumn setting where enemies come only from one direction.
  • Winter Knight: The harsh winter has many secrets waiting to be discovered, find them and survive them in this winter setting where enemies attack randomly from one side each night.
• Cart and Monolith –  Use the cart to bring coins or people every to balance your playthrough and use the power of the monolith to acquire unique upgrades each playthrough.
• Traps – Purchase spears traps and place them down to protect your base from any enemies that pass through your main defense.
• Cooperative – Play together with your friends and family and build amazing memories!

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October 1st, 2024. After another successful digital release of Aero the Acro-Bat 1 & 2 today sees Indie publisher Ratalaika Games and Tokyo-based publisher LLC Shinyuden pleased to reveal that Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel is set to release October 6th, 2024 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch!

A Bad Guy Turned Good?

Who said bad guys cannot be heroes? Aero the Acro-Bat’s infamous enemy comes for some ninja squirrel action with an adventure of his own!

During the events of Aero the Acrobat 2 Zero receives a telegram from his girlfriend Amy notifying him that an evil lumberjack named Jacques Le Sheets is cutting down their forest homeland to make counterfeit money and has abducted her father as a way of stopping any opposition.

When Zero tells Edgar that he needs to go to protect his forest, Edgar refuses, so Zero leaves without permission. Unfortunately for Zero, Jacques Le Sheets shoots down the squirrel’s plane on his journey home and so the aerodynamic rodent must make his way home on foot.

Features

• Play through 15 stages full of ninja action, including stages with rides
• Use Zero’s combat skills to defeat all kinds of enemies
• Fight against powerful bosses
• Choose between the English and the Japanese version
• Rewind/Turbo function: repeat something till you achieve perfection or speed things up
• Save state function: save wherever you want and restart from that exact point
• Screen filters: select from several filters to modify the game’s looks (retro-style monitor, black-and-white, etc.)
• Gallery: check images from the original game’s illustrations, posters, box design, etc.
• Cheats function: activate several cheats that will make things easier (infinite energy, infinite lives, invulnerability, etc.)

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We are thrilled to share that REYNATIS is out now for Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and Steam! Today’s launch trailer includes a special message from Creative Producer TAKUMI and a look at the upcoming free content updates.

Starting October 1, 2024, REYNATIS will receive a free content update on the first of every month through April 1, 2025. These updates include new story episodes for main characters Marin Kirizumi and Sari Nishijima and a secret episode filled with new action, magical clashes, and additional story insights.

About REYNATIS

REYNATIS is an atmospheric urban fantasy set in a realistic recreation of Shibuya, Tokyo, where the ultimate clash between magic and order is about to unfold. Seeking freedom through strength, the wizard Marin heads to Shibuya, where he meets Sari, an officer of the M.E.A., an organization dedicated to keeping wizards under control.

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Montpellier, France – September 27, 2024. Dear Villagers and Sunny Syrup Studio are proud to announce the release of Spirit Mancer this November 7 on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The title, which has just launched a demo on Steam, offers a 2D Hack and Slash adventure with deck-building mechanics inspired by classics like Mega Man, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Pokemon. 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!

Spirit Mancer is getting a great recognition lately, as the game won 6 awards at the Play Prime Awards, also it is currently participating of the Tokyo Game Show, and got shortlisted as finalist in the SEA Games Award 2024 in Malaysia, which will have its winners announced by next week, on the 2nd of October.

New Feature Revealed: Develop your Village and build your character!

Meet the Anans! a low level demon class that lives across the inferno, they don’t have a special power but they are very adaptable to any condition and also are very good at following orders, that will help our heroes. As you progress in the game, the city will be offering you new facilities built the Anans, like stores that will allow you to trade and buy new items, a bar where you can access new side and main missions, a potion store where you will be able to find summoning cards, a bank, fishery, a gun store. You will even find the Anan adventurer’s guild, which will allow you to send them on expeditions in search of more resources!

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

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We are proud to announce that Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on January 30, 2025 (Steam version to follow in Spring 2025)!

Preorders for the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Limited Edition, exclusive to the NIS Online Store, are now available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The contents of the Limited Edition include a Deluxe Edition copy of the game, an Art Book, a soundtrack, an acrylic diorama stand, and a coaster.

Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered Coming to PlayStation 5

In addition to today’s release date announcement, Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5! Embark on the heartfelt first adventure of Marona and her Phantom friend Ash in Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered on November 7, 2024.

About Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

In Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, the story follows Marona – a gifted young girl with the power to speak to Phantoms – as she traverses the ocean world of Ivoire, providing aid to those in need. When a fleet of ghost ships attack, it’s up to Marona and her new friend Apricot to assemble the legendary crew that once defeated these spectral foes.

Recruit Phantoms, bind them to objects, combine them with Gadgets, and even merge them with Marona herself to unleash show-stopping abilities and sink the Shipwreck Fleet!

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September 25th, 2024. Today Fossil Games, alongside publisher Hound Picked Games, is thrilled to announce that ‘Camp Sunshine’ is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, and Nintendo Switch! Get ready to dive into the murderous mascot mayhem on October 9th!

The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself

In Camp Sunshine, players step into the shoes of Jez, a kid dropped off at summer camp for what’s supposed to be a fun, unforgettable experience. But when Jez wakes up in the dead of night, things take a terrifying turn. Blood stains the campgrounds, and a relentless killer is on the hunt, slaughtering everyone in sight. Now, you must survive a nightmarish game of cat and mouse, where every shadow hides danger and escape is anything but guaranteed.

No Tears, Please. It’s A Waste Of Good Suffering!

In a brutal race for survival, Jez must unravel the twisted mystery behind the Summer Camp Slasher. As the blood-soaked history of the camp unravels, the truth becomes more terrifying than the killer’s rampage. Only by confronting these horrifying secrets can Jez hope to end the night of terror and escape with his life. Time is running out, and the nightmare is just beginning!

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that Camp Sunshine is finally making its terrifying debut on consoles. Back in 2016, when our little two-person team unleashed it on Steam, we were blown away by the incredible response. Now, bringing our love letter to 1980s slasher horror to a whole new audience feels like a hauntingly perfect dream come true. The game was born out of our obsession with horror, and we can’t wait for players to dive into the nightmare once again!” – Paul, one half of Fossil Games.

Players can expect beautifully hand drawn 16-bit style pixel-art and one of the best John Carpenter inspired synthwave soundtracks in a game.

Features

• A deadly game of survival where the killer could strike at any moment.
• Explore the haunting grounds of a fully detailed summer camp.
• Experience a gripping, spine-chilling narrative that keeps you on edge.
• Unique lighting mechanics heighten the tension and atmosphere.
• Discover the dark secrets of Isaac Illerman through hidden diary pages.
• Face the Serial Slasher—survive two hits or it’s game over.
• Packed with jump scares, eerie moments, and tributes to classic horror franchises.
• Test your wits with devious puzzles that add to the terror.

Just Don’t Run Out Of Batteries For Your Torch!

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London, U.K. – September 25th 2024 – PQube, in collaboration with SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, is gearing up to get you ready for Halloween by announcing that their hit horror title, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, will be arriving on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 24th. Set within Wen Hua University, renowned in Taiwan for its ghost tales and folklore, this first-person survival horror sees you playing as four distinct characters trying to make it through the night alive.

Intent on resurrecting a decades-old campus ghost story, the daring group of film club students orchestrates the ‘Carnival of Horror’ within the infamously haunted ‘Da Ren’ building. As they begin to film, the line between fiction and reality blurs, and inexplicable events begin to unfold. Navigate Wen Hua’s authentically realised winding corridors with echoing footsteps as you try to outwit and evade the formidable ghosts pursuing you, from the sinister ‘Mad Ballerina’, to the bizarre ‘Sergeant Huang’.

Gather cryptic clues, unearth hidden artifacts and solve mind-bending puzzles as you are drawn deep into the hidden conspiracies buried within Wen Hua. Use the school map to uncover hidden pathways and utilise escape routes while confronting the relentless terrors of your haunting stalkers.

“We are very excited about bringing The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication to PlayStation, Xbox and Switch on October 24th,” said Tyrone Walcott, Product Group Manager. “The response to the game’s PC release was fantastic, particularly with it blowing up on Twitch,  and we can’t wait for a new audience to experience that excitement and terror when the game hits consoles next month.”

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Stuttgart, Germany – September 25th – Strictly Limited, in partnership with Retroware, is delighted to announce that the Iron Meat physical Limited Editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 are now available at strictlylimitedgames.com/collections/iron-meat.

These editions will be exclusively available through Strictly Limited and will be the only physical versions of the game worldwide. The digital editions will launch on September 26th, via Steam, Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation Store.

About Iron Meat

Iron Meat is an intense run-and-gun arcade shooter that thrusts players into a chaotic, apocalyptic future where THE MEAT, an all-consuming interdimensional biomass, mutates everything in its path. As Vadim, you’ll battle through nine retro-inspired stages, fighting mutated enemies and deadly machines while uncovering the terrifying truth behind secret experiments on the Moon. The gameplay is fast-paced and brutal, combining classic arcade mechanics with intense, bullet-dodging action. Multi-phase boss fights challenge your skills, with difficulty settings that ramp up the intensity for an even tougher experience.

For those who prefer not to face the invasion alone, Iron Meat offers a 2-player couch co-op mode, allowing you to team up with a friend to double the firepower and carnage. As you progress, you’ll unlock over 30 skins, each featuring interchangeable parts for endless customization options. Whether you want a shark-headed robot or a half-human, half-dog hybrid, the choice is yours. Get ready to immerse yourself in a gore-ific, high-octane battle against THE MEAT, and put a stop to the horrors unleashed by scientist Yuri Markov’s twisted experiments on the Moon. Are you ready to take on the ultimate challenge?

Features

• Multi-phase boss fights: Iron Meat pays homage to classic run-and-gun titles from the past, with intense boss fights fixed into multiple phases. With three difficulty settings to choose from, players can put their skills to the test, where a higher difficulty is rewarded upon completion with an even more challenging boss battle.
• Multiplayer couch co-op: Who says you must take on The Meat invasion alone? With 2-player couch co-op, you can grab a buddy to leave a trail of bloody, Meat-infected corpses together! It’s double the firepower, double the carnage, and double THE MEAT!
• Over 30 unlockable skins: You don’t have to be a soldier to fight against The Meat. Hell, you don’t even have to be a HUMAN to do so! With over 30 unlockable skins to choose from, players can customize their character the way they want. Each skin comes with interchangeable parts, allowing for greater customization with mixing and matching. Want a shark head on a robot body with dinosaur feet? DONE. Maybe a half-human, half-doggo? YOU BET! Or how about a cowboy with a tail and demon wings? Hmm…YEP!

Do You Have What To Takes To Beat THE MEAT?!

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Milano, Italy – September 21st, 2024 – Studio Cima, via Nintendo of America, is excited to show off an all new trailer announcing the release window for its upcoming story-driven action platformer, The Perfect Pencil. Dive into the innermost recesses of the human mind and navigate surreal worlds punctuated by bizarre personalities, intense boss battles and enigmatic secrets when The Perfect Pencil launches Spring 2025 on Steam and Nintendo Switch.

The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer which tells a story of personal development and the psychological weight of fear. Join the protagonist John as he awakens in a bizarre hand-drawn kingdom and comes face-to-face with the terrors that dwell in his inner psyche. Embark on an emotional odyssey exploring the depths of an unfamiliar environment using John’s innate ability to see things that others can’t.

John’s unique analysis ability grants you the power to uncover hidden information about The Perfect Pencil’s characters, objects and elements of the environment. The world is filled with additional lore and information to be discovered. Roam beyond the beaten path, absorb the space around you. Who knows? Behind one of these corners, you might find something that will change your perspective on life itself.

Witness John’s potent internal struggles through intense boss battles in the form of monstrous manifestations, each symbolizing unique elements of the human psyche. Some encounters may even make you question your sense of reality. Remember – survival requires risk, and with great risk comes great reward.

Go off the beaten path and discover numerous side quests dotted throughout the world, as you never know what you may discover. Explore both calamitous and comforting surreal landscapes, filled with secrets, surprises and peculiar personalities that are waiting to be revealed. Make compelling choices and carve your own route through both light and darkness, but beware – things may not always be as they seem.

“The Perfect Pencil has been a passion project of ours for years,” said studio director Stefano Rauzi. “We wanted to create a game that both tells a personal story, while also filling the player with wonder, offering surreal sights unlike anything they’ve seen. We look forward to sharing more with you all when The Perfect Pencil launches next Spring on PC and Nintendo Switch.”

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Create the RPG of your dreams and download sample games in RPG MAKER WITH PLAYER, a free demo for the upcoming RPG MAKER WITH, available now on Nintendo Switch!

In addition, we are proud to announce the RPG MAKER WITH Wiki, designed to assist players with mastering all of the tools RPG MAKER WITH has to offer. This official Wiki covers everything from how to make a game in 10 minutes to in-depth guides for seasoned creators.

RPG MAKER WITH is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 11, 2024 and to PS4 and PS5 in 2025.

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