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Stuttgart, Germany – October 27th, 2022 – ININ Games together with TAITO Corporation is proud to announce that Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! is coming in Spring 2023, exclusively for Nintendo Switch! The game that started it all comes back to you for another adventure with new enhanced features, which will be announced soon.

Only one we couldn’t wait to share with you: for the very first time in the history of the franchise, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! will include a story mode playable with up to 4 players, and a 2 vs. 2 co-op battle mode.

The game will be published by ININ and can already be pre-ordered at certain retailers around the world: an ever-growing list of all participating retailers can be found at Iningames.com.

For nostalgic fans of this timeless franchise, ININ decided to make the original SNES version of Puzzle Bobble (Japanese) and Bust-A-Move (US) also available separately for download, so that even those who purchased the retail edition have the chance to relive these endless gems.

The first 2 vs. 2 co-op game in the series!

In the versus mode, players can play against either the computer or other players, and even send bubbles to their opponent’s board and disturb them by erasing or tearing off a large number of bubbles at once.

In this title, players can enjoy not only the traditional 1 vs. 1 battle but also, for the first time in the series, 2 vs. 2 cooperative battles between teams of two players, who can cooperate to erase each others awkward-to-aim-at bubbles and enjoy a more thrilling and faster-paced experience. Players can also play alone against the computer team, or team up with a friend to battle.

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27th October 2022 – Indie publisher Hound Picked Games, together with independent Spain developer Tapioca Games, is pleased to announce the first detailed information on their multi-platform cooperative party game Welcome to Empyreum (WtE), that is set for release on PC, Xbox, PlayStation 4/ 5 & Nintendo Switch early 2023. This is the first release for the talented team and already excitement is growing as the early PC Steam demo has created a big and growing fan base!

Fun, challenge, achievements and addictable are just a part of what marks WtE as something really special. Put simply, it’s an expanding challenge that will have players hooked, as within WtE players main goal is to organise and clean numerous floors of the hotel with everyday appliances involving everyday chores (vacuuming or making the beds), and crazy tasks like taking care of alien babies or running away from ghosts!

One or 4 all!

WtE is a local co-op party game for up to 4 players and can, of course, be played by a single player. Conversely playing as a group the better the coordination and communication of the team, the cleaner the rooms will be and, therefore, the happier the guests will be during their stay. More hands make light work as the old saying goes. Remember: the guest is always right! (even if they are lazy sloths or gluttonous gummy bears…).

Cast for character redefining include Tommy, a narcissistic influencer; Miriam, a desperate mother; Elisabeth, a lucky girl, and Apolo, a depressed musician, who arrive at the Empyreum Hotel, an enchanted place that takes away what they love most.

Learn Fast

Intuitively the game opens up in the first section of the hotel, the Nursery, which acts as the tutorial and progression is fun as you learn and achieve many goals. It may be simple but be warned it’s hard work and perhaps a labour or love as you clean floors, charging around the room with your handy mop. Using conveyor belts to send items to the other side of the room, and pressing buttons to make the floor spin, so much to do and so little time……..

To complete a level and unlock the next, players must achieve at least 60% of the tasks, but if they clean more, they get better rewards (hats for the characters) and achievements or trophies. Reaching a 100% in all levels and unlocking all the hats are additional objectives, as well as unravelling the hotel’s story. There are so many challenges on offer and the incentive to progress is always a big motivational factor on wanting more, WtE will appeal to many gamers

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Lunistice, a 3D platformer created with simple but fun gameplay in mind, inspired by the PSX/SEGA Saturn era, developed by A Grumpy Fox, will be released on 10th November for PC and Nintendo Switch. To celebrate the announcement, we have prepared an impressively small GIF, confirming the date when Hana the Tanuki will visit your systems.

Originally dated for September, The Last of Us led to a delay. Developer A Grumpy Fox wanted to give the game a chance to succeed and moved his release date to further finetune Lunistice. Players will benefit from the extra two months of development, as two guest characters have made it into the game.

Run through seven different dreamscapes which are based on Hana’s memories, unlock bonus characters from the Toree Series and Holomento and try to get S-Ranks in every level.

Lunistice will be released on 10th November for Nintendo Switch and PC. The game will be available for 4.99$. A playable demo is currently available on Steam and will also be available on Nintendo Switch.

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Paris, October 26^h, 2022 – Publisher Microids and IMPS, the Smurfs license holder, are thrilled to present a new video for Smurfs Kart revealing some of the Smurfs’ Super Powers. Developed by Eden Games and well-known for their iconic racing games (Gear.Club Unlimited, Test Drive Unlimited, V-Rally), Smurfs Kart will launch onto Nintendo Switch on November 15^th, 2022.

Want to be the fastest Smurf in the village?

Choose your favorite Smurf among the 12 playable options and master their unique Super Power. Everyone will know who the fastest Smurf is!

In Smurfs Karts, getting the best start, taking shortcuts or using bonuses will help players rise in the rankings, but players will also have to rely on the Super Powers of their chosen Smurf to take the lead. Used at the right time, the Smurf’s Super Power will give the player a tremendous advantage, and the opportunity to change the course of the race and take players to the top of the podium.

The Super Powers can be found in the “surprise gifts” scattered all over the race. They are rare and will bring the player back in to top rankings in the race… some of the time! Use them wisely to make the difference!

Each Smurf has a unique Super Power:

• Papa Smurf: Sends magic powder to put everyone to sleep instantly.

• Jokey: Sends explosive gifts to his opponents to make them lose time.

• Storm: Fires sticky arrows on opponents to change their trajectory.

• Handy: Brings out an army of homemade drones to protect him and stuns opponents.

• Clumsy: Turns on the flashing light of his fire engine kart to overtake its competitors.

• Chef: Offers cakes to opponents to give them the hiccups.

• Smurfette: Bewitches the other Smurfs with her perfume.

• Blossom: Makes her opponents execute frantic jumps, preventing them from advancing.

• Robot: Activates his robotic arms and causes a tornado effect.

• Astro: Activates the reactors of its rocket-kart that allows him to overtake his opponents.

• Hefty: Shows off workout effect to push the others along the track.

• Farmer: Harvests sarsaparilla for a boost.

Alone or with others, new beginner or experienced pilot… Everyone can Smurf the first place, and drive wild races with family or friends!

The “Turbo Edition” includes:

• The game
• An embroidered Papa Smurf patch
• 2 sticker sheets

Key features:

• 12 tracks set in the Smurfs’ universe: The village, the forest, the dam, the swamps… even Gargamel’s house!

• 12 iconic playable Smurfs: Handy, Hefty, Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Jokey… choose your favorite Smurf and get ready for the race! Each Smurf has its own kart and a very handy special item to help you breeze past your opponents.

• Reach 1st place by using the environment around you: Bonus items, boosts, ramps, destructible boxes, shortcuts and more!

• Smurf together: Play solo or with family and friends, with support for up to 4 players in split-screen local multiplayer!

• “Time Challenge” mode: Try to beat every Smurf at their own racetrack and reach the top of the online leaderboard with your best time!

• Unlock original bonuses as you play and try to Smurf them all in your personal album!

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Leon, Spain — Ratalaika Games and Petite Games are proud to announce that Bones of Halloween will be released onto Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4/5 consoles on October 28th 2022 for a price of just $5/€5!

Bones of Halloween is a small but spooky first person shooter full of thrills and chills, just in time for your favourite holiday! You awaken in a dark forest near a castle, and quickly realize that you’re being hunted by grotesque pumpkin skeletons risen from the grave, and they’re after more than just your candy. Shoot down as many enemies as you can while you are still alive! You’ll have to deal with a myriad of monster attacks including arrows, lasers, fire, and explosions. Choose from multiple gameplay modes and difficulty settings, and gain access to powerful weapons. Fortune cards will have either good or bad effects on your fate.

Features:

• Halloween-themed first person shooter
• Grotesque Halloween monsters
• Multiple game modes, difficulty settings, and weapons

How long can you survive the terror?

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Paris – October 25^th, 2022 – Microids, in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products, is thrilled to announce that the delicious party game Garfield Lasagna Party, developed by Balio Studio, will be available in Europe November 10^th 2022 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One consoles, Xbox Series X|S and PC/Mac! And will launch on consoles November 15^th 2022 in North America!

Garfield, Odie, Arlene and Nermal have imagined the craziest mini games for their huge Lasagna Party you are invited to! Be ready to give your best to finish ahead of your opponents by winning as many of the 32 mini-games as possible. Here is a taste of some of the yummy challenges you will compete with your friends:

• Catch it: Be the first one to catch the toast, but beware of the burned slice!
• Dog Panic: Escape the horde of dogs while avoiding the obstacles and reach the finish line in first place!
• Featherweight: Memorize the food packed by your opponents, but be careful not to swallow any chili peppers. The player who eats the most wins the mini game.
• Last Lasagna: Hold on the lasagna for as long as possible to earn the most points whilst using the tomatoes to slow down your opponents.
• Slice & Dice: Slice the pizza to split the right amount of pepperoni on each slice!
• Spring Cleaning: Use your broom to push as many items as possible out of your area.
• Under the light: Collect as much lasagna as possible before the time runs out, while avoiding Jon’s spotlight!
• Aspiring Artist: Follow the line the best you can.

Summon all your luck when throwing the dice and use special items to take advantage upon your friends. Garfield Lasagna Party is THE game to share with friends and family, in the company of your favorite characters!

Game features:

• 30+ mini games in famous Garfield environments such as Jon’s house, the pizzeria or Dr. Liz’s pet clinic.
• Play as one of the 4 iconic characters from Jim Davis’ iconic comic: Garfield, Nermal, Arlene & Odie!
• Up to 4 players locally! Enjoy a classic board game experience with the Lasagna Race mode, practice your favorite mini-games without the board game mechanics with the Lasagna Challenge mode or set up a tournament to play quickly with a predefined number of mini games with the Lasagna World Tour mode!
• Fun for all, whether you like party games, lasagna, laughter or simply have a good time with friends and family.

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Hamburg, Germany, 25. October 2022 – After a successful stint on PC, the murderous cooking sim Godlike Burger is headed towards the next stop on its journey to find the most delicious alien burgers. On November 2nd, players can become a space-traveling chef and manage their intergalactic diner on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox in this dark and humorous management game.

In Godlike Burger players attempt to create the best burger in the galaxy using only the most delicious ingredients available – their own customers! Players have to lure customers into traps and then turn them into delicious patties, manage their restaurant – and avoid getting caught. By catering to their customers’ preferences for different kinds of alien meat, upgrading the kitchen and their repertoire, they improve their restaurant’s reputation and can afford to travel to new planets. But they should never stay in one place too long because the space police are always on the lookout for the crazy culinarian with a bloody cleaver.

Key Features

• Kill your customers with a range of hidden traps or the good old meat cleaver! Their delicious meat is your special ingredient after all.
• Cook the best burgers and turn your pitiful burger joint into the universe’s most famous restaurant.
• Improve your kitchen and find out what each alien race likes – uncover the secret of the perfect burger.
• Explore the galaxy and its worlds. There are different alien species and their individual strengths and weaknesses to discover.
• Don’t get caught! Leave no witnesses and keep the police’s suspicion low by playing and planning smartly.

Godlike Burger will release on Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 2nd.

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Your memories aren’t the only things hiding in the darkness… Step into the mystery of Yomawari: Lost in the Dark and traverse the shadows in order to find your lost memories. Face your fears, remember the forgotten, and above all else, don’t look away.

Get a jumpstart on the jumpscares with the Yomawari: Lost in the Dark demo available now!

Yomawari: Lost in the Dark is available now for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC!

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25 OCTOBER, 2022 – Be a zoomy raccoony in Tanuki Sunset, the chill longboarding game with a breezy, retro vibe coming soon to consoles courtesy of publisher Digerati. Tanuki Sunset will launch 2nd November on PlayStation, and 4th November for Xbox.

A Nintendo Switch version is being self-published by developer Rewind Games and will be released at a later date (still TBC).

The debut title from Vancouver based studio, Rewind Games, Tanuki Sunset reflects the two man team’s shared love of listening to music while cruising on their longboards. It started to take shape as a game concept when they noticed a gap in the market, as co-creators Adir Fakiro and Jose Maria Leon explain:

“After stumbling upon videos of downhill longboard sessions, we came to realize there aren’t many games based on the sport. We instantly started imagining a raccoon grinding his paws on tarmac trying to drift down a windy road at high speeds. Who doesn’t love raccoons? They’re little daredevils and trouble makers.”

Tanuki Sunset is already available on PC and currently has a ‘Very Positive’ user rating on Steam, with 94% positive reviews.

About the game

Tanuki Sunset is a fun, arcade-style longboarding game starring a radical, thrill-seeking raccoon! Get into a flow state and master the art of drifting as you speed downhill – dodging traffic, catching air, and nailing tricks – in a bid to become the first raccoon to complete Sunset Island’s legendary longboard trail!

Key Features

• Race the trail, with stages set across Sunset Peaks, Midnight City, and Sunrise Beach
• Friendly control scheme makes it easy to pick up, play, and get in the zone
• Try multiple modes, including story mode, endless mode, score, and time trials
• Collect Tanuki Bits as you race, and spend them on new gear at Bob’s Skate Shop
• Enjoy a colorful, retro art style and a laid-back sun-kissed soundtrack

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Stuttgart, Germany – 20 October 2022 – Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with TAITO, announce that DARIUSBURST CS CORE + TAITO/SEGA Pack will get an exclusive physical release with a Limited Edition, a Collector’s Edition, and a digital release for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders for this legendary shoot ‘em up start on Sunday, October 23th, at 12 AM CEST (midnight), only at strictlylimitedgames.com. Digital pre-orders start on October 20th.

Pilot one of 15 ships into battle against hordes of enemies in this arcade style shooting game! In DARIUSBURST CS CORE you have to fight your way through relentless waves of enemies and huge, aquatic-lifeform-modelled battleships over numerous different stages. With the help of your burst laser, try to beat the boss at the end of each stage and get the highest score.

Choose CS Mode and leap into a space opera spanning the franchise’s history, battling the Belsar across a galaxy featuring new, exclusive stages and story! Or jump into the DLC mode and pilot ships from iconic Sega and TAITO franchises in specially arranged stages!

The DARIUSBURST CS CORE + TAITO/SEGA PACK contains the CS and DLC Modes from the previously released DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours on PS4, Vita and Steam. This packaged version includes the whole history of the DARIUS Saga and will only appear on Nintendo Switch.

Features:

• Expanded CS Mode with new scenarios and 6 new areas.
• Arranged stages from DARIUSBURST ACEX+’s Event Mode and the PSP version.
• Features Replay Mode, Ghost Score and force feedback.
• New DLC Mode stages with 6 guest ships included from Sega and TAITO.

CS mode features 6 new areas, for a total of 225 areas, with the following features included:

• Ghost Mode: learn from the best players!
• Replay Mode: study your own play and hone your skills!
• Controller HD Rumble: force feedback via the Joy-Con!

In DLC mode, six new ships are reporting for duty from the TAITO and SEGA universe to join the battle against the Belsar.

Night Striker / Inter Gray (TAITO)

A high speed 3D shooter released into arcades in 1989. Pilot the Inter Gray through the city at night using the analog stick and trigger.

Metal Black / Black Fly (TAITO)

A side scrolling shooter released into arcades in 1991. It was known for its unique beam-duels, hard-boiled story and elaborate direction.

RayForce / X-Lay (TAITO)

A vertically scrolling shooter released into arcades in 1994. Targeting multiple enemies with the lock on laser was the key to mastering this game.

Space Harrier / Harrier (SEGA)

Harrier the warrior uses his super blaster in his adventures from the all-time classic Sega shooting game.

Galaxy Force II / TRY-Z (SEGA)

Sega’s ultimate “body-sensing” game. The Super Deluxe Type cabinet wowed players with its movement: 15 degrees up or down and 335 degrees to both the right or left..

Fantasy Zone / OPA-OPA (SEGA)

Unique graphics and novel gameplay helped this game become a big hit. Use the coins you get from destroying enemies to buy weapons!

Strictly Limited Editions:

Strictly Limited Games is honored to bring you this unique piece of history as part of our catalogue: Giving DARIUSBURST CS CORE + TAITO/SEGA Pack the boxed legacy it deserves, with two unique editions, available for pre-order exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games online shop.

The Limited Edition is limited to 3,000 copies for Nintendo Switch at a price of 29.99€/29.99 USD, including a colorful game manual and an exclusive serialized title sheet.

The Collector’s Edition is limited to 2,000 copies for Nintendo Switch for 59.99€/59.99 USD, including lots of additional collectibles:

• CE Box w/ Magnetic Latch
• Manual
• Enamel Logo Pin
• Cool Metal Dog Tag
• Official CD Soundtrack
• Acrylic Starship Standee
• Reversible Poster
• Acrylic Artcards
• Sew-on Patch

Check out all of the available editions and get ready for the pre-order start at the Strictly Limited Games store.

The digital release will be available worldwide via TAITO from the Nintendo eShop for pre-order on the following dates:

• Japan/Korea: 2022/10/20 00:00:00 (JST/KST)
• Americas: 2022/10/20 09:00:00 (PST/PDT)
• Europe/Australia: 2022/10/20 15:00:00 (CEST)
• Hong Kong: 2022/10/20 00:00:00 (HKT)

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