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SANTA ANA, California, August 28, 2018 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Blade Strangers, the all-new crossover fighter, arrives digitally and physically in stores beginning today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation4 and Steam (digital only). Old school meets new school when the excitement and subtle dynamics of a classic one-on-one fighting game are combined with the polish and high-quality visuals expected from a current-gen contender.

Blade Strangers embraces a traditional and streamlined four-button control scheme that offers accessible inputs for new players, while still providing advanced players with endless opportunities to discover new tactics as they hone their skills. The new challenger in the fighting-game arena delivers tons of action-packed content, complete with a wide variety of gameplay modes and offerings including offline Story, Arcade, Versus, Challenge and Survival modes in addition to a host of online modes, leaderboards and extra features.

The diverse roster in Blade Strangers includes unique characters from different backgrounds, headlined by Quote and Curly Brace (from Cave Story+), Isaac (from The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+), Solange, Ali, Liongate and Master T (from Code of Princess EX) and Kawase, Noko and Emiko (from the Umihara Kawase series). The 14-character launch roster also features video game superstars Shovel Knight and Gunvolt as special guests, plus the debut of new characters Lina and Helen.

Developed in Japan by Studio Saizensen and produced and published by Nicalis, Blade Strangers is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and is available digitally and physically beginning today for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 and digitally for the Steam platform for $39.99 MSRP. For a limited time, launch copies of the physical versions will include reversible box art, an instruction booklet and one of two different PVC character straps (Solange or Kawase) inside the package.

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We’ve got a newcomer! Meet Thief Arthur, from the hit fighting game Million Arthur: Arcana Blood! You will be able to purchase this character DLC starting September 13!

Who’s Thief Arthur?
From the Million Arthur series, Thief Arthur arrives and steals the show! Once long ago, she infiltrated Camelot to steal some of its legendary treasure, accidentally removed the legendary blade Excalibur, and became king! Her stubbornness gets in the way of showing kindness towards others as well. Now, she arrives in SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~ to swiftly kick, punch, and whack(!) her opponents before snagging their treasure!

SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~ launches worldwide on September 7! What other surprises await? Hmm… find out soon!

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We’re launching a super sale from Friday 24 August where 7 of our Nintendo Switch titles are at only $1 each (around 80% discount for most titles).

As 6 of them offer multiplayer, we celebrate this sale with a “Play-together Contest” lasting 10 days, with 20 winners of a $50 eShop Gift Card and 3 best prizes (up to $250). Be aware already that we will select some winners every 2 days, so there’s no time to wait to participate!

The discount will last until September 14th in America and until 23rd in Europe/Australia.

The contest ends on September 3rd.

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Edmonton, Alberta – August 23, 2018 – XGen Studios is thrilled to officially release The Low Road on Nintendo Switch, available today alongside an update to its original release on Steam, offering up quality of life changes and reworked voice acting. This marks XGen’s fourth console release and second Nintendo title. XGen’s Defend Your Castle launched alongside Nintendo’s WiiWare service in America where it debuted at the #1 spot, and Super Motherload was one of just 23 Day-1 titles for PlayStation 4.

Drawing upon the beloved point-and-click adventure, The Low Road presents a quirky and comical look at the world of 1970s corporate espionage, set against the automobile industry. This highlights XGen Studios’ strong artistic vision in the gaming space, featuring an art style inspired by gouache paintings that feels truly unique, alongside an original musical score that blends psychedelic music with classic Americana. And now, as of today, players can take this unforgettable journey on the road, leveraging enhanced gameplay mechanics that take advantage of both the Nintendo Switch’s JoyCon and Pro Controller. Whether playing in handheld mode or docked from the comfort of your couch, The Low Road is a sight to behold.

The Low Road is available now for PC (Win/Mac) and Nintendo Switch.

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The brilliant anthology of SNK classics in SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION arrives on Nintendo Switch November 13! Today, we’re excited to introduce SNK’s first traditional platform games, Athena and Psycho Soldier!

What is Athena?
Athena, one of SNK’s most iconic characters, makes her debut in the company’s first traditional platform game in 1986! Players walk in a side-view perspective, and jump, climb, and swim to reach new areas. Athena begins the game with just a red bikini, and gains armor and weapons along her journey. The game was notable for its branching paths. Players could complete the game without seeing all its content, and could even warp to different areas.

What is Psycho Soldier?
Athena’s sequel, to put it simply, arrived shortly after in 1987. The seal of darkness has been broken, and only these two heroes can bring peace back to the world. The star of Psycho Soldier is Athena Asamiya, a school girl who seems to be a direct descendant of the first Athena. She’s joined by Sie Kensou, who would go on to join the King of Fighters roster alongside Athena. The game is an automatic belt scroller with five lanes, in which Athena and Kensou smash bricks with weapons to find items and power up!

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Intragames (Bae Sang Chan, CEO) have co-operated with Studio Evil (Luca Marchetti, CEO) to announce the official release of Nintendo Switch, a Comedy Action RPG game Super Cane Magic Zero, Globally. PS4, PC version will also be released by Studio evil on the same date.

“Super Cane Magic Zero” is a game based on the adventure of guys to save WOTF world in danger, inspired by the creations of the Italian comic book artist Sio. All the arts in the game are hand-drawn, and the dungeons are both hand crafted and randomly generated depending on the game area. Any objects can be thrown or eaten. In addition, there is a PvP Arena to compete each other to see who the winner is on the stage.

There are plenty of equipment and clothing in the game, and more characters get unlocked while proceeding the game. There is also a skill tree to customize characters to suit your taste. It is one of the charm of “Super Cane Magic Zero” with grand contents which brings great joy and fun throughout the game play.

Intragames will be exhibiting the demo version of “Super Cane Magic Zero” on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in 2018 Tokyo Game Show for the first time. It
provides Korean, Japanese, Chinese and English subtitles and the location is General Exhibition Area Hall 3 C15.

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PQube (London, UK) August 21st, 2018 – PQube and 3DClouds are delighted to announce that All-Star Fruit Racing, the juiciest kart racer around, has launched successfully in North American territories for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Today also marks the transition of Early Access to Full Release for All-Star Fruit Racing on Steam, this is available worldwide to all players.

The game is now available both physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch and as a digital only product for Xbox One, all console price points are $39.99. As previously mentioned the Steam version has transitioned to a full release and is available for $29.99.

To celebrate this momentous occasion please take a look at our brand-new launch trailer for All-Star Fruit Racing!

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If you’ve always had a dream to make the best RPG to ever exist, then RPG Maker MV will be the best tool for you! Using hundreds of tools to create a million different possibilities, the sky’s the limit when it comes to making your own games! Check out our latest trailer to take a look at all the things you can do with the software!

In addition to the game software, gamers will be able to download the free RPG Maker MV Player app that allows them to play anyone’s creation online, with or without the game! What are you going to create? New Game > Start!

RPG Maker MV arrives on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One in 2019!

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The world of Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk is filled with intrigue, and its story is told through Dronya’s magical skills at puppetry. In our newest trailer, we take a sneak peek into the twisted and eerie world that the town of Refrain calls home.

As the curtain rises, we see two brothers who were slaves to a horrific, demented monster. They worked day and night in hideous conditions. The demon, a cursed monster, would torture the brothers to satiate his twisted desires. However, one day, having had enough of this injustice, the brothers attempt to escape their bane. As soon as they step out of bounds, the demon captures and tortures them even more, and horrific cries could be heard everywhere…

What happened to the brothers? What connection do they have to the labyrinth beneath Refrain? And what became of the demon?

Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk arrives on PS4 and Nintendo Switch September 18, 2018 in North America and September 21, 2018 in Europe!

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August 20, 2018 — 11 bit studios, perhaps best known as the developer of the grim survival city-sim, Frostpunk and the award-winning antiwar title, This War of Mine have had a busy few years. Expanding into the world of publishing, 11 bit studios is also known for releasing Digital Sun Games’ RPG adventure gem, Moonlighter and adding onto their already impressive resume they now announce a rock-solid line-up of their titles coming to Nintendo’s massively successful Switch console. Four games, each from a different galaxy of the gaming universe, taking center stage on the Nintendo Switch;

• This War of Mine is a gripping survival game inspired by real-life events, in which you do not play as an elite soldier but as a group of civilians merely trying to survive in a city under siege. Test your decision making skills and emotional resilience to the limits when This War of Mine launches on Nintendo Switch in November. Releasing as the Complete Edition, the game will contain every free expansion and paid DLC released so far as well as all the content to be released in the future. This War of Mine launches on Nintendo Switch in November in cooperation with Koch Media / Deep Silver.
• Beat Cop is a retro, pixel art style adventure set in New York City and inspired by 80’s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now, as a regular beat cop you have to find out who set you up. Expect a thick crime story, a lot of black humor and many other seedy things you might find on the hardened streets of Brooklyn. Beat Cop launches on Nintendo Switch in Fall 2018.
• Moonlighter, by Digital Sun Games tells a story of an adventurous shopkeeper with dreams of becoming a hero. In this action-RPG with rogue-lite elements, you’ll have to stay sharp to take care of business – not only with a sword but also quite literally, as you manage your own shop. Coming to Nintendo Switch this Fall.
• In Children of Morta you hack and slash your way through endless hordes of enemies in this narrative-driven roguelike. Playable in either single player or co-op, experience what it means to be part of a family of heroes as they fight to defend their legacy and each other. Children of Morta comes to Nintendo Switch in early 2019.

This War of Mine and Beat Cop are being forged for the Nintendo Switch by the friendly team at Crunching Koalas. Warsaw-based, they’re excited to work alongside their friends at 11 bit studios whose offices are only a short 5 minute walk away! Moonlighter and Children of Morta are being switched to Switch by their respective devs teams. Retail distribution partner for This War of Mine is Koch Media / Deep Silver.

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