Twinworld Game Reviews

Vienna/Austria, Jacksonville/Florida, Tokyo/Japan August 3, 2022: THQ Nordic GmbH and All Elite Wrestling, LLC (AEW) and YUKE’S Co., Ltd. today confirmed that the release of AEW: Fight Forever will be the tag-team event of the century! The two companies have joined forces to bring developer YUKES’ latest creation to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

“One of the first things I did after signing with AEW was to ask Tony Khan to let me help assemble the best gaming team on the planet, to make the best wrestling game ever,” said Kenny Omega, EVP of AEW and former AEW World Champion and AEW World Tag Team Champion. “Well, we just landed the perfect finisher by partnering with global publishing and distribution powerhouse THQ Nordic for AEW: Fight Forever. The THQ brand has long been synonymous with wrestling games – there is simply no more qualified partner to bring AEW: Fight Forever to the millions of wrestling fans the world over.”

YUKE’S president and CEO Yukinori Taniguchi said “I am both gratified and excited to have the opportunity to work with AEW – who is breathing new life into the pro wrestling industry – and the THQ Brand, with whom we have created an entire era of pro wrestling games. Using the expertise we have cultivated over the years, we are taking on this project with the ultimate staff from the YUKE’S Development Team in order to recreate AEW’s appeal within a video game to the highest degree. We hope that fans will enjoy experiencing the most cutting-edge technology, and the next evolution, in pro wrestling gaming.”

“Kenny’s incredible vision for AEW: Fight Forever is informed by his wrestling pedigree both inside the ring and on the controller,” said Executive Producer Reinhard Pollice, THQ Nordic. “Combine that vision with YUKES’ unparalleled wrestling game development history is resulting in an AEW experience that draws heavily on the arcade feel that first won wrestling gamer hearts more than two decades ago.”

A touch of nostalgia is just the beginning in AEW: Fight Forever. Players can look forward to pulling off the most current wrestling moves seen on wildly popular AEW programming. This, in addition to innovative tandem offensive moves. Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level with Tag Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. A long roster of the most popular AEW wrestlers, deep career mode, create-a-wrestler, signature AEW arenas, multiple match types and even some good ol’ fashioned, unsanctioned fun await!

About AEW: Fight Forever

Features:

• Match Types
  • Single Matches
  • Tag-Team
  • 3-Way
  • 4-Way
  • Ladder Matches
  • Casino Battle Royale
  • Falls Count Anywhere
  • Unsanctioned Lights-Out (allows use of weapons)
  • Exploding Barbed Wire Death Matches
• Career Mode
• Wide Range of Customization Modes
  • Custom Wrestlers (attire and appearance)
  • Custom Move-Sets
  • Custom Entrances
  • Custom Teams
  • Custom Arenas
• Online Multiplayer
• Leaderboards

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Warsaw, Poland – August 3rd, 2022 — South of the Circle, the latest gem in 11 bit studios’ carefully tailored publishing portfolio, is available today on PC (Steam, GOG), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.

Featuring a compelling story revolving around the emotional impact of choices and promises, and brought to life by a stellar cast, South of the Circle represents 11 bit studios’ motto of ‘meaningful entertainment’ to perfection. Taking place amidst the chilling reality of the 1960s Cold War soon after the signing of the Antarctic Treaty, South of the Circle was crafted by the BAFTA-winning team, State of Play.

“I am fascinated by Antarctica’s surreal beauty, particularly in the 60s, because of the low tech that was there at the time,” states Creative Director Luke Whittaker. “We had a family friend who was out there back then and all of his photographs were incredibly inspiring. He told us many stories and some of them even made it into the game. We explored what happens to a person when they are taken away from all the structures they’re around in everyday life. Who are we when we‘re separated from all the political and social constructs? It was a great way to explore someone’s mind because when you’re in a setting like that what else do you have?”

Players will explore the mind of Peter, a Cambridge academic teacher, who ponders on his past as he wanders through a snowy landscape after a catastrophic plane crash. He will come to realize how political powers influenced him and his love-interest Clara’s lives, and how he perceives his path and the promises he made along the way. South of the Circle’s cast includes Anton Lesser (“Game of Thrones”, “Star Wars: Andor”), Gwilym Lee (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), Olivia Vinall (“The Woman in White”), Richard Goulding (“The Crown”), Adrian Rawlins (“Chernobyl”), and Michael Fox (“Downton Abbey”).

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Stuttgart, Germany – 01 August, 2022 – ININ Games announce today that they will bring the legendary Ray-series of vertical shooters to the West, in partnership with TAITO, both digitally and boxed for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 (PS4), with the release planned for 2023.

As one of the most iconic vertical shoot ‘em ups (shmup), the Ray-series is a popular brand of legendary developer TAITO. First introduced in February 1994, with the release of RayForce for the TAITO F3 arcade, the series quickly became one of the most popular arcade games of its time. Also known as Gunlock or Galactic Attack outside of Japan, it was followed by two sequels with RayStorm and RayCrisis, both featuring polygon-based 3D graphics instead of sprite-based ones.

To honour this shoot ‘em up icon’s legacy, there will be not only one, but two special collections heading to the West with pre-orders starting shortly.

The RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection was devised by ININ Games, to combine the best the Ray-series has to offer, for shoot ‘em up fans around the world at an affordable price point of 39,99 EUR/USD. RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection includes the original RayStorm and RayCrisis and their respective HD versions, known for their exciting gameplay. This exclusive Western compilation will be available as a boxed retail edition and for download.

On top of that, ININ Games is also bringing TAITO’s original Japanese Ray’z Arcade Chronology to the West. This collection further adds the classic game that started it all, RayForce, and will be available to download for 49,99 EUR/USD.

RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection (available as boxed edition and for digital download)

• RayStorm
• RayStorm NEO HD
• RayCrisis
• RayCrisis HD

Ray’z Arcade Chronology (available for digital download)

• RayForce
• RayStorm
• RayStorm NEO HD
• RayCrisis
• RayCrisis HD

Once again involved in the porting of the games to modern consoles like for previous TAITO classics, are the masters of remastering at M2! The games will come with HD graphics, a great soundtrack and additional features and gadgets.

A limited Ray-series collection for the biggest fans out there with an exclusive extra never been released on cartridge before!

As a special way of honoring this great series, Strictly Limited Games have created an exclusive Limited and Collector’s Edition for Ray’z Arcade Chronology containing several physical collectibles – a great addition to every collection of video games or for those who love the classic shmup! These editions will also include the previously unreleased prototype “R-Gear”, the original planned successor of RayForce! Pre-orders for these exclusive editions are already live and only at strictlylimitedgames.com!

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Logic Pic is a puzzle game with brain-teasing, easy-to-expert nonogram puzzles. If you’re already familiar with grid puzzles and logic games you’ll quickly get a hang of nonograms. They are a challenge for any sudoku or crosswords fan! Follow the numbers at top rows and leftmost columns to discover hidden pixel art! Should you need any help, let Logi-Pico guide you through the Tutorial Section.

In the game:

• 1000+ puzzles to start with and 800+ within 3 DLCs available to upgrade solo or in bundles
• Puzzles divided into multiple categories such as Flowers, Food, Farm, Space, Sport, Mythology and many others to be found in Collection Mode.
• Even more puzzles available to unlock in the Story Mode
• Wide range of puzzle sizes – from little 5×5 snacks up to a whopping 15×20 giants.
• Singleplayer Mode for you and Co-op Mode for up to 4 players (preferably – your friends)!
• Versus Mode designed for 2-4 true brainiacs.
• Four big brain Power-ups to diversify your gameplay.
• 7 languages
• Adjustable music volume and sounds effects

Additional Content

With Logic Pic: Nonogram Adventure DLC you can update your Logic Pic library with 290 new puzzles to solve:

• Chinese New Year
• Ancient Civilizations
• Famous Paintings
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving
• Greek Mythology and many more…

With Logic Pic: Happy Picross DLC you can update your Logic Pic library with 260 new puzzles to solve:

• Cute Animals
• Valentine’s Day
• April’s Fool Day
• Magicians Day
• World Peace
• And more…

With Logic Pic: Love to Solve by Numbers DLC you can update your Logic Pic library with 260 new puzzles to solve:

• Spy Gadgets
• Wild West
• 20th Century Inventions
• Amusement Park
• And more…

Logic Pic: All DLCs Pack (Bundle):

• Logic Pic: Nonogram Adventure DLC with 290 puzzles
• Logic Pic: Happy Picross DLC with 260 puzzles
• Logic Pic: Love to Solve by Numbers DLC with 260 puzzles

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Stuttgart, Germany – 29 July, 2022 – Get your Turrican suit ready and be prepared to fight against evil-doers, because Turrican Anthology Vol. I & II are now digitally available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 (PS4). Originally developed by Factor 5, ININ Games brings these iconic cult classics to the modern gaming world in two separate anthologies. It is time to re-experience some of the best retro action games ever, with a soundtrack by the iconic Chris Huelsbeck.

Turrican Anthology Vol. I & II contain ten Turrican games across two separate collections, from the Amiga, SNES, and Genesis/Mega Drive era. Celebrated as a ground-breaking video game series, Turrican was mixing exploration with non-stop action, and one of video game’s finest soundtracks by legendary German composer Chris Huelsbeck. Both collections of games are now available as a download title for Nintendo Switch and PS4.

Get ready to play through the most epic moments in Turrican’s history:

Turrican Anthology Vol. I

• Turrican (Amiga)
• Turrican II (Amiga)
• Super Turrican (SNES)
• Super Turrican Director’s Cut (SNES)
• Mega Turrican Score Attack (Genesis/Mega Drive)

Turrican Anthology Vol. II

• Turrican 3 (Amiga)
• Mega Turrican (Genesis/Mega Drive)
• Mega Turrican Director’s Cut (Genesis/Mega Drive)
• Super Turrican 2 (SNES)
• Super Turrican Score Attack (SNES)

Both Anthologies also include a variety of newly added content:

• A map feature allowing you to scan the whole map
• The ability to turn different map layers on and off
• Various enhancements on the original map like real-time and overlay maps
• Different soundtracks to choose from: emulated, original remastered by Chris Huelsbeck himself or Turrican Soundtrack Anthology music
• The option to choose either Amiga, Console or modern controls
• Unlockable cheats
• Jukebox for each game + Bonus Jukebox
• A gallery with never-seen-before concept art
• Manual scans for all games
• Improved rewind support
• Selectable covers for each game

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Ratalaika Games today releases one of the 90s iconic titles, Avenging Spirit, a platform classic that was acclaimed by gamers when originally released. Now everyone can experience this Jaleco feature laden romp.

Facts you need to know:

• Iconic Arcade Cabinet Machine game
• Acclaimed 90s Platformer
• 6 Stages long of exciting gameplay
• Loads of enemy characters
• Gangsters, commandos, robots, hitmen, vampires, spirits, etc.
• Unique moves, abilities for cast
• Power Ups
• Bosses
• Ever changing settings
• Possess one of four characters with unique abilities at the start of the game
• Be a gangster, a vampire, or even a robot.
• Rescue Gennifer before it is too late!
• Helpful cut-scenes
• Onscreen assistance – health bar, etc
• Twenty plus different hosts you can possess
• Fast and lithe moves
• Lots more…

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Barcelona, Spain. 28 of July, 2022 – BlitWorks Games is happy to announce that Train Valley – Console Edition is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One at a price of 11.99 USD | EUR. This is the ultimate version of the first installment of the praised train traffic management series that has been receiving fantastic user reviews on Steam, as it has been constant updates and improvements since it first launched on PC. Players will go through campaigns in Europe, Americas, Japan, the URSS and this edition also includes the German DLC, that starts with the I World War and goes to the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the modern Frankfurt Airport.

GAME FEATURES

• Build railroads in order to connect cities, tunnels and bridges. New railways are cheap when laid across bare fields, but can be expensive when demolishing forests, villages and other existing structures.
• Manage increasing traffic by constructing switches, sidings and spurs so that multiple trains can run without delays, at the same time.
• Stay accident-free by precisely controlling trains during crucial moments, using pause for planning (you can build railways and schedule trains while on pause).
• Play through 5 seasons: Europe (1830–1980), America (1840–1960), USSR (1880–1980), Japan (1900–2020) and Germany (1830-2020).
• Complete the story mode featuring such real-life events as the Gold Rush of 1849, the construction of the Florida Overseas Railroad, World War II, the Cold War, the launch of the first manned space flight Vostok 1, the fall of the Berlin Wall and more.
• Explore the game in different game modes: in story mode (5-10 minutes), in random mode (15-20 minutes – the level looks and develops differently every time you launch) or in sandbox-like mode (can be turned on for both story and random modes. It allows you to play without time and money limits).
• Discover 30 types of trains – from early steam-powered locomotives to modern high-speed trains, driving 18 types of cars – from old-time passenger cars to hoppers and cisterns and to military-use tank and gun platforms.

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Join young puppeteer Cornet on her musical journey for love! Take on the devious Marjoly with your puppet-friends and win Prince Ferdinand’s heart. But don’t get too lost in love, danger is lying in wait!

Check out the Rhapsody Spotlight Trailer to learn more about Cornet and her adventures, and visit the official website for more information on NIS Classics Vol. 3.

Join the retweet contest going on now through August 2, 2022 for a chance to win your very own Limited Edition! (Less than 5% of stock remains, dood!)

Looking for the purrfect partner for adventure? Check out the Chocolat Pirate Adventures video for some fine feline fun on the seas of La Pucelle: Ragnarok!

Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3: La Pucelle: Ragnarok / Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 30, 2022 in North America!

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Puzzle Galaxy is a casual jigsaw puzzle game with a variety of themes, pleasing graphics and adorable effects.

Features:

• Various themes: space, steampunk, ocean animals, dogs and cats, princesses, horses, and landscapes and more
• Set of 25 pictures to start with and 130 pictures within 4 DLCs available to upgrade solo or in bundles
• Single and multiplayer mode (up to 2 players)
• Range of pieces number: 6, 15, 28, 40, 56, 60, 96, 150
• 10 languages

Play with beautiful varied illustrations, breathtaking photos and special video puzzles playing after completing a particular assembly.

Additional Content (DLC)

Puzzle Galaxy: Cuteness Overload adds 22 NEW jigsaw puzzles with ocean animals, dogs and princesses:

• 9 pictures of vibrant Ocean Animals
• 4 friendly dogs from different breeds in Dogs Family category
• 9 adorable pictures in Sweet Princesses category

Puzzle Galaxy: Animal Album adds 54 NEW jigsaw puzzles with cats, dogs, horses and ocean life:

• 18 puzzles with friendly Cats & Dogs
• 18 puzzles with swift Horses
• 18 puzzles with fascinating Ocean Life

Puzzle Galaxy: Beautiful Views adds 36 NEW jigsaw puzzles with city views and landscapes:

• 18 puzzles of architecture shots in City Panoramas category
• 18 puzzles of nature wonders in Landscapes category

Puzzle Galaxy: Space & Steam adds 28 NEW jigsaw puzzles with space and steampunk themes:

• 19 colorful creatures in Cosmos Fun
• 9 wonderful steel steam powered mechs in Steampunk

Bundles

Puzzle Galaxy: Complete Bundle – 165 puzzles

• Puzzle Galaxy with 25 pictures to start assembling
• 28 pictures in Puzzle Galaxy: Space & Steam DLC with fun in space and vibes from the Victorian Era
• 22 pictures in Puzzle Galaxy: Cuteness Overload DLC with underwater fauna, playful dogs and charmy fairy tales princesses
• 54 pictures in Puzzle Galaxy: Animal Album DLC with ocean biomes, playful horses, dogs & cats! Collection includes special video puzzles
• 36 pictures in Puzzle Galaxy: Beautiful Views DLC with the most beautiful places created by men and nature! Collection includes special video puzzles.

Puzzle Galaxy: All DLC Pack – 140 puzzles

• 36 pictures in Puzzle Galaxy: Beautiful Views DLC with the most beautiful places created by men and nature! Collection includes special video puzzles.
• 22 pictures in Puzzle Galaxy: Cuteness Overload DLC with underwater fauna, playful dogs and charmy fairy tales princesses
• 54 pictures in Puzzle Galaxy: Animal Album DLC with ocean biomes, playful horses, dogs & cats! Collection includes special video puzzles
• 28 pictures in Puzzle Galaxy: Space & Steam DLC with fun in space and vibes from the Victorian Era

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21st July 2022 – Indie publisher Ratalaika Games is proud to announce the imminent release of one of the 90s iconic titles, Avenging Spirit. July 29th 2022 will see the arrival of Jaleco’s acclaimed 2-player platform arcade ‘rough house’ that captured the attention of gamers way back in the 90s. Now console gamers can immerse themselves in a challenging and bruising world that has stood the test of time. Releasing on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch, priced at 5.99 USD/EUR.

Give us what we want or else!

Originally presented as an arcade cabinet title back in 1991, Avenging Spirit is about a man who was tragically killed by a crime syndicate, whilst out with his girlfriend who has been kidnapped by these agents of evil. Now in the guise of a ghost he joins forces with his girlfriend’s father, a paranormal researcher, to rescue his daughter Gennifer but revenge is top of his agenda. Ironically the crime syndicate is researching ghost energy and their aim is to force the father of the kidnapped girl, the expert in the field, to cooperate and give them the information they dearly want!

Possession is the key to success

Our ghostly, potential hero, will possibly win the day by possessing a great cast of characters and when he does he takes over their persona, abilities, etc! Switching bodies gains you the weapons and attributes.

Fighting your way through 6 stages of violence, action, challenges and fun is constant whilst also retrieving ‘keys’ at various stages to find and infiltrate the syndicate’s base! Can you find your kidnapped girl, will you be able to possess her? (weird heh!). Can you eventually take revenge on the evil syndicate mob?

Longevity Rules – Avenging Spirit

That is not the end of this traumatic fight for total justification and annihilation of all that the mob represents. A number of surprises will be forthcoming as you reach the later stages of the game!

Facts you need to know:

• Iconic Arcade Cabinet Machine game
• Acclaimed 90s Platformer
• 6 Stages of exciting gameplay
• Loads of enemy characters
• Gangsters, commanos, robots, hitmen, vampires, spirits, etc.
• Unique moves, abilities for cast
• Power Ups
• Bosses
• Ever Changing settings
• Possess one of four characters with unique abilities at the start of the game
• Be a gangster, a vampire, or even a robot.
• Rescue Gennifer before it is too late!
• Helpful cut-scenes
• Onscreen assistance – health bar, etc
• Twenty plus different hosts you can possess
• Fast and lithe moves
• Lots more………………………………………

Source: PR Email