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IRVINE, Calif. – February 1, 2019 – Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth launches for the Nintendo 3DS on June 4, 2019! The highly-anticipated sequel to the first Persona entry to appear on Nintendo’s portable platform, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth features the return of the iconic casts of Persona 3 and Persona 4, along with the arrival of fan-favorite characters from Persona 3 Portable and Persona 5!

Prepare to face a mysterious world of film in this challenging dungeon crawler. The Phantom Thieves are on another adventure as they find themselves trapped within a series of labyrinthine movies, each with its own unique twists and turns themed after various movie genres. Along the way, you’ll encounter other like-minded heroes who possess the will and strength to help you in your journey. But who is this mysterious girl Hikari, and how will everyone escape from this cinematic entanglement that transcends time and space!?

ATLUS is also excited to announce the Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth “Showtime” Premium Edition (MSRP: $69.99)!

Aside from a Nintendo 3DS copy of the game, this special set includes the following:

• 5″ Koromaru Plush – Now you too can have your very own plush of everyone’s favorite Shiba from Persona 3!
• Art Book – Take in all the illustrations featured in the game with the included art book!
• Deck of Playing Cards – Enjoy playing your favorite card games in style with a full deck of playing cards emblazoned with characters featured in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth!
• Set of 4 Buttons – Show off your love for Persona’s most iconic characters with some flair with this set of four buttons featuring the P3, P3P, P4, and P5 protagonists!
• Collectible Outer Box – You need to place to hold all this merchandise, don’t you? Everything included in the “Showtime” Premium Edition can be housed in this collectible box!

The Launch Edition for Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth (MSRP: $39.99) will also be available for all pre-orders and first-run copies of the game, while supplies last. This release will include a Nintendo 3DS copy of the game and a set of 4 buttons.

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Features:

• Joker Takes Center Stage – Experience a thought-provoking story from the perspective of the protagonist from Persona 5 as you along with the other Phantom Thieves meet the S.E.E.S. from Persona 3 and the Investigation Team from Persona 4 in a cinematic world!
• Persona 3 Portable’s Female Heroine Steals the Spotlight – Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth will feature the long-awaited addition of P3P’s female heroine who will play a pivotal role in your adventure through the silver screen!
• Paying Homage to the Classics – Explore a series of labyrinths parodying popular film genres with plenty of references true film fans will love!
• We’ve Got Company – Persona Q2 expands on Persona Q and Persona 5’s combat systems, including a new Unison feature. By completing side quests, certain groups and pairings will team up to unleash their own special attack!
• For the World Cinema Aficionados – Immerse yourself in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth thanks to its Japanese voice audio track with English subtitles. This will mark the first time many fans will hear the original Japanese voices of the Persona 3 cast!

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The great savings alarm is ringing, and it’s ringing loud!

Head over to the Nintendo eShop now for this awesome sale, starting now and ending February 6 at 9 AM PST! With discounts up to 50% off, you’ll be glad you answered the call! Below are some of the titles on discount:

Disgaea 5 Complete: 25% off ($39.99 $29.99)
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk: 20% off ($49.99 $39.99)
SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy: 40% off ($49.99 $29.99)
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA: 30% off ($59.99 $41.99)
Disgaea 1 Complete: 20% off ($49.99 $39.99)
The Longest Five Minutes: 50% off ($39.99 $19.99)
Penny-Punching Princess: 50% off ($39.99 $19.99)

…plus more!

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FLORIANÓPOLIS, Brazil – Jan. 31, 2019 – Necrosphere Deluxe, the retro adventure-platformer with minimalist controls from Sony publishing label UNTIES and developer Cat Nigiri, brings its pink unitard and super jetpack to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PS Vita today. An Xbox One version will follow suit in Q1 2019.

Secret agent Terry Cooper wasn’t expecting to get shot during his latest mission, much less awaken in the Necrosphere, the realm where all souls go before they can permanently rest in peace. Now, not quite dead and lost in a place bursting with obstacles threatening to kill him for good.

Cooper dodges sizzling fire curtains, deadly spikes and more devious traps as he searches for a way back to the Normalsphere. Frequent checkpoints mean each respawn puts him straight back into action, where Cooper can learn–or die again–from his mistakes. Gravity bubbles and powerful jetpacks help him to reach new heights and collect items on his two-buttons adventure.

Now with improved graphics, optimized performance and additional languages, Necrosphere Deluxe is a delightfully challenge for fans of metroidvanias and platformers alike.

“Necrosphere Deluxe is a metroidvania dished out in bite-sized segments, perfect for swift respawning without losing any progress,” said Caio Lopez, founder of Cat Nigiri. “Using minimalistic controls and 16-bit style artwork we were able to create a fantastically demanding experience that will deliver fond nostalgic memories to old-school gamers.”

Necrosphere Deluxe is currently available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Windows and Mac via Steam for $7.99 in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Korean, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

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In The Caligula Effect: Overdose—coming March 12 to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC—the real identities behind the residents of Mobius remain hidden behind masks, with their true intentions even more difficult to uncover. One fact remains the same, however: each individual has their own reason for escaping to this virtual world!

Dive into the depths of each person’s past and choose whether to uphold support for the team…or withdraw loyalty altogether. Learn more about rebellion and what it means to be a traitor in the next character trailer for the Ostinato Musicians in The Caligula Effect: Overdose for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC!

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Vienna, Austria, January 29th, 2019 – Rumour has it that Egypt is still full of ancient mummy tombs and treasures. And that’s true! Even better, you can explore them yourself in the childhood classic Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy! The game is now available digitally and physically on Nintendo Switch for $ 29,99 / £ 26,99 / € 29,99 (SRP).

About Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Sphinx and The Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx’s Journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers. He will also rely on his reluctant hero friend, The Mummy, to help when being inconspicuous is the only solution. By finding the stolen magical crowns of Egypt, Sphinx can stop Set and save the world.

Features:

• Use Sphinx and his increasing array of skills to face deadly mythical monsters while avoiding perilous traps with acrobatic ease. Weaken enemies and use capture beetles to store and unleash their abilities at will.
• Take control the Mummy when strength & combat skills aren’t needed — use the Mummy’s stealth and unconventional antics to avoid enemies, solve puzzles and sabotage right under the enemy’s nose.
• Interact with hundreds of unique and imaginative creatures, enemies and allies.
• Fantastic graphics bring this mythical world based on Egyptian legends to life.
• Totally immersive storyline and epic gameplay.

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HONG KONG – Jan. 28 2019 – Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption, the boss battler from publisher Another Indie and the AAA veterans at developer Dark Star Game Studios, incorporates additional game modes, a new boss and two more weapons when it brings the fight to Steam on Feb. 19, 2019. Discord, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox will receive the new content in a free update at the same time.

New Game+ will add three new challenges for the ultimate tests of skill. The Trial of Speed will grant Adam swiftness in exchange for losing invulnerability during dodge rolls, Trial of Consequence will make death permanent and Trial of the Sinner will combine both modifiers for the most challenging experience yet.

The haunting action RPG’s arsenal of bosses will expand with the addition of Cowardly Modic, the fowl-est boss yet, a giant deadly armored chicken. Defeat the brutal bird to unlock two weapon sets based on other bosses’ kits, twin swords and a sword and shield combo, to complement Adam’s already powerful arsenal.

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption challenges Adam to defeat specters from his past, each based on one of the seven deadly sins. Sacrifice Adam’s vitality, strength or another trait before battle, making each fight more treacherous than the last. The perilous journey through a macabre landscape culminates in a fearsome final boss which Adam must defeat to find atonement in one of multiple endings.

“Our most significant update yet is designed to give players more ways to challenge themselves,” says Iain Garner, director of developer relations, Another Indie. “PC Gamers who have been waiting for Sinner to arrive on Steam won’t be disappointed, as they will receive the most content-packed edition.”

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is currently available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Discord for $18.99 in English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian.

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Grab the classic side-scrolling action-strategy game in the eShop today!

We hadn’t told anyone before, but Two Tribes Games is pleased to announce that we’re not just bringing Swords & Soldiers to Nintendo Switch, the game is actually available in the eShop right now!

Players can go to war for the incredible price of 4.94 $/€ (7.49 with a 34% launch discount for the first few weeks).

For those who can’t get enough of the Swords & Soldiers action-strategy blend, Ronimo Games is announcing today that Swords & Soldiers II Shawarmageddon comes to the eShop on March 1st.

Swords & Soldiers is the funniest strategy game in all of history!

Prepare for war on Swords & Soldiers’ side-scrolling battlefields. Build your forces, engage in a tug-of-war for gold and energy, and defeat your foes with a huge grin on your face!

Pick from 4 totally different factions: the brutal Vikings, devious Aztecs, crafty Chinese, as well as Chief Meat’s army. Each faction has its own reason to go to battle and its own campaign to play, adding up to many hours of side-splitting action-strategy.

In this improved Nintendo Switch edition of Swords & Soldiers you can even go head-to-head with a friend on a single touch screen!

• Hilariously playable 2D action-strategy
• Includes the Super Saucy Sausage Fest expansion as free DLC
• Tons of crazy units, including berserkers, giant boulders and ninja monkeys (yes, ninja monkeys!)
• 4 unique factions with their own singleplayer campaigns
• Go head-to-head with a friend on a single split-screen touch screen
• 29 tricky Achievements

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SYDNEY, NSW – Jan. 24, 2019 – JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword, the fast-paced fantasy action platformer from publisher Blowfish Studios and developer NX Games, begins its heroic quest today across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

When the evil Korg kidnaps the lovely Nara, Jack fights his way through the orc’s labyrinthine, subterranean lair to save his beloved. Working with Kuro, a cursed prince imprisoned within a magical blade, Jack delves into the underworld to mount a valiant rescue mission.

Explore a massive interconnected maze of caverns teeming with slimy foes and giant bosses to defeat along the way. Solve environmental puzzles and circumvent booby traps with skillful platforming maneuvers. Unlock new abilities to venture deeper into the tunnels and collect a variety of useful weapons to help survive the hidden threats lurking beneath the earth.

JackQuest delivers a fast-paced combat experience in a single, interconnected world full of secrets to uncover. Completionists can enjoy searching for a trove of health and gem upgrades to bolster Jack for the battles ahead. Speedrunners can also rejoice, as the game features no loading screens. Go ahead and rush through the caverns to achieve ever-faster times!

“JackQuest’s streamlined action has made this such an exciting game for us to work on,” said Ben Lee, CEO, Blowfish Studios. “Testing the game proved a challenge since we’d want to keep going whenever we played it. Now we’re ready for the world to get as hooked as we are!”

JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword is available now for $9.99 USD / €9.99 / £8.99 / $14.99 AUD and supports English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian language options.

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BORDEAUX, France – Jan. 24, 2019 – French indie developer Shiro Games is pleased to announce that their first hit, the Evoland series, is coming to consoles in early February.

Available as a bundle in the Legendary Edition, Evoland and Evoland 2 will be playable on PlayStation 4 on Feb. 5, Nintendo Switch on Feb. 7, and Xbox One on Feb. 8. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch will be available on Jan. 29 and players can already wishlist the game on the Nintendo eShop.

Evoland is a journey through the history of action-adventure gaming, allowing players to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems, and graphical upgrades as they progress through the game. Inspired by popular series, Evoland takes players from an 8-bit style to full modern-day 3D graphics and from turn-based battles to real time boss fights, all with plenty of charming humor and references to many classic games.

Evoland 2 deepens its predecessor’s formula and offers a full-blown RPG adventure with an epic story, deep combat and customization options, dozens of characters to interact with and varied locations to visit. Players can expect beat-‘em-up battles in the streets, challenging puzzles, pixel-perfect platforming, a tense shoot-‘em-up, and more!

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Montpellier, France January 23, 2019 — Magic Design Studios is over the moon, announcing today that Unruly Heroes is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox One.

Inspired by the timeless 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West, players take control of four unlikely heroes. Effortlessly swapping between and Wukong the Monkey King, Sanzang the Sleepy Monk, Kihong the Greedy Pig, and Sandmonk the Sensitive Brute as they travel westward in search of the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll. Along the way, whether it be solo or in local coop, players will encounter a diverse lineup of enemies to battle within a colourful fantasy world.

“We want to invite players to be part of some fantastic universes,” says Creative Director Yang Lu. “We spent a year and a half elaborating, defining, searching for, and shaping the kind of game/story/experience we wanted to offer. It turns out we are video game crafters!” “Journey to the West is a wonderful story,” continues Lu “but I noticed it wasn’t really known in the West.” Set against lushly illustrated environments in a hand-drawn artstyle, Unruly Heroes makes for an epic adventure diving into the essence of what it takes to be a hero.

KEY FEATURES

• Experience the Legend of the Monkey King solo or cooperatively with up to four players in local gameplay.
• Make the fight more challenging with local and online PvP.
• Master the combined strength of the four unique heroes, adapting to use the best one for each new challenge.
• Possess your enemies to harness their strengths and abilities.
• Explore a range of different worlds within a colourful fantasy universe platforming, solving puzzles, battling enemies, and overcoming unexpected obstacles.

Unruly Heroes is out now on Nintendo Switch, Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox One, with planned released for PS4 to follow. It is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Russian, Korean, Japanese.

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