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Amazing Iconic IREM Collections Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch!
April 26th, 2023 | 
Author: Stuttgart, Germany – April 25, 2023 – Hold onto your gaming seats, because we’ve got some news that’s going to blow your mind! ININ Games, Tozai Games and IREM have joined forces to launch a powerful, unsurpassed new collaboration! The dynamic trio is set to release an IREM Collection, consisting of five volumes of games, some of which have never been released in the West before. This Collection is set to delight retro gaming enthusiasts and introduce a new wave of gamers to these classic titles, ensuring that the thrill of these iconic games will be passed down for generations to come. Strap in and prepare to unlock the vaults of classic arcade gaming!
IREM gained its international claim to fame through their iconic 1980s arcade games. However, many IREM titles never made it outside of Japan… until now.
The first IREM volume will contain Image Fight, Image Fight II, and X Multiply on PS4/5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox.
- Image Fight: Relive the golden age of shoot-em-up arcade games as you play a pilot fighting against an alien invasion. This collection also contains Image Fight in its 1990 PC Engine version (previously only available in Japan), and the 1990 NES version (sold in Japan and North America).
- Image Fight II: Dive deeper into the narrative with new enemies, improved graphics and gameplay.
- X Multiply: Explore a new biological world with unique gameplay mechanics – such as tentacles that can be used as weapons or a shield.
Plunge into these classic titles with stimulating gameplay, nostalgic graphics and an unforgettable soundtrack!
Keep an eye out for news about the exclusive physical editions with extra goodies coming from Strictly Limited Games – more information coming soon!
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Cannon Dancer is OUT NOW for Nintendo Switch!
Stuttgart, Germany – April 13, 2023 – ININ Games is delighted to announce that Cannon Dancer, also known as Osman in the West, is AVAILABLE NOW both digitally and physically, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and digitally only on Xbox!
Cannon Dancer is an Action Jump & Run set in a dystopian late 21st century, in which the world is under the control of a single federal government. One day, Abdullah the Slaver appears, causing widespread terror and panic. This fear incites the abandonment of all economic activity and corruption in the government, which now undermines the foundations of society itself.
The player controls a Cannon Dancer called Kirin; a top-class agent in a mercenary unit known as “Teki”, and a highly skilled martial arts fighter. As he travels, he has to face not only Abdullah the Slaver and the government forces but also the other members of the Teki, who want him dead for personal reasons.
This new, faithfully ported version of Cannon Dancer can be played with in-game English language, or the original Japanese, with both being playable in standard & challenge mode.
To order this unique part of Japanese pop culture and arcade history, go to https://www.iningames.com/
games/cannon-dancer-en!
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Cannon Dancer Lands April 13th on Nintendo Switch!
Stuttgart, Germany – April 3, 2023 – ININ Games is happy to announce that Cannon Dancer, also known as Osman in the West, is releasing both digitally and physically on April 13th, 2023, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5! Xbox will have its own digital release on the same date.
Almost 30 years after its release on arcade, ININ Games teamed up with two key members of the original development team to finally bring the game to modern home consoles: the game designer Kouichi Yotsui (also known as “Isuke” and famous for his work on “Strider”) and the artist Utata Kiyoshi. ININ’s development team worked on bringing you the best iteration you’ve ever seen, adding features and enhancements that weren’t available in the original Arcade game. This new, faithfully ported version of Cannon Dancer can be played with in-game English language, or the original Japanese, with both being playable in standard & challenge mode.
Of the many subtle enhancements, the main ones are:
- Save States
- Rewind Feature
- Controller Vibration
- Customizable Controls
- Graphic Filters & Shaders
- Double Jump
- Invincible Jump
- Invincible Slide
- Invincible Attack
- Auto Attack [Speed 1 – 5]
- Extra Credits
For all fans and collectors looking for a physical copy, Strictly Limited Games offers a regular Limited Edition (physical copy + game manual) and a Collector’s Edition with many additional exclusive items. To find out more about them, or preorder your collector’s edition, visit https://www.
strictlylimitedgames.com/ blogs/strictly-limited-games- releases/cannon-dancer
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Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Will Include the Baron’s Tower!
Stuttgart, Germany – March 23, 2023 – ININ Games, together with TAITO Corporation, is happy to reveal an additional feature of Bub and Bob’s new adventure, which will release on May 23rd 2023 for Nintendo Switch: Baron’s Tower.
Baron’s Tower:
The tower is an area that appears in the story mode, and it will require you to erase bubbles that are automatically added infinitely. Online ranking is available and divided into three difficulty levels and number of players, allowing you to compete with players from all over the world for high scores. By clearing a specific score, you will be able to progress through the storyline related to the Baron’s Tower.
*Online play requires a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online.A video featuring the actual gameplay of Baron’s Tower, game details, and a special message from the development staff and the title’s protagonist, Bub, will premiere on Bub’s YouTube channel, from 11:00 am (CET) on the 24th of March.
Before the premiere, an Opening Movie displaying the story behind Bub’s next adventure, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! can be enjoyed above!
The first-ever play session will be held at EVO Japan 2023, at Tokyo Big Sight from the 31st of March to the 2nd of April and in the first two days, Bub will be present to take pictures!
About Puzzle Bobble:
Puzzle Bobble (a.k.a. Bust-A-Move) is an action-puzzle game where the brothers Bub and Bob, who have been transformed into bubble dragons by a wizard’s spell, go on a bubble-bursting adventure. The classic gameplay formula is simple but addictive: using various items and gimmicks, connect three or more bubbles of the same color to remove them from the field and progress. A spin-off from the 1986 arcade hit Bubble Bobble, Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move has seen over 20 series titles across countless platforms since its 1994 debut. As the sole owner of Bubble Bobble and Puzzle Bobble’s worldwide IP including copyrights and trademarks, TAITO will continue to expand both properties going forward.
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Best Selling Japanese Retro Game, Ninja JaJaMaru, Out Now on Nintendo Switch!
Stuttgart, Germany – 21 February 2023 – Ready, set, Shuriken – The Ninja JaJaMaru Series are out now on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch! After decades as a cult classic in Japan, ININ Games happily releases the Ninja JaJaMaru series by developer City Connection localised with games never before seen in the West.
Out TODAY on Nintendo Switch and PS4, you can play:
- The newest game in the series, Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell (2020)
- Five of the most important games of the series in the Ninja JaJaMaru: Retro Collection:
- Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (1985, NES®)
- Ninja JaJaMaru’s Big Adventure (1986, NES®)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great World Adventure (1990, Game Boy)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Operation Milky Way (1991, NES®)
- Super Ninja-kid (1994, SNES®)
- An inclusive digital and retail bundle of the above mentioned two in Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell Deluxe Edition*
- Ninja JaJaMaru: The Lost RPGs for a retro action-adventure JRPG (digital edition only)
- Ninja JajaMaru: The Legend of the Golden Castle
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Ninja Skill Book
*Please note, due to delays: Digital PS4 Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell Deluxe Edition will be released on February 23.
For retro gaming enthusiasts, limited physical editions of JaJaMaru: Legendary Ninja Collection will be exclusively available via Strictly Limited Games.
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Ninja JaJaMaru Arrives Feb 21st on Nintendo Switch!
Stuttgart, Germany – 13 February 2023 – Hone your Ninja skills and save Princess Sakura when Ninja JaJamaru hits consoles next week! After decades as a cult classic in Japan, ININ Games happily releases three Ninja JaJaMaru collections by developer City Connection with games never before seen in the West. All three collections will be available digitally on PS4 and Nintendo Switch; however, pre-orders for boxed versions of Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle+Hell Deluxe Edition are now live.
Stay tuned for the release of Ninja JaJaMaru and, in the meantime, check out the brand-new trailer of The Lost RPG Collection!
Will you be able to defeat evil and save Princess Sakura? Find out when Ninja JaJaMaru comes to consoles on February 21st.
For retro gaming enthusiasts, limited physical editions of JaJaMaru: Legendary Ninja Collection will be exclusively available via Strictly Limited Games.
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Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Launches May 23rd on Nintendo Switch!
Stuttgart, Germany – February 2nd, 2023 – ININ Games, together with TAITO Corporation, is happy to finally reveal two new features of Bub and Bob’s new adventure, which will officially release digitally on May 23rd, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, with a boxed edition available for preorder at Iningames.com!
One vs. One Online Multiplayer
In this new Puzzle Bobble title, you will be able to play one vs. one online battles against players from all over the world. Ratings and classes will go up or down depending on the results of your wins and losses, so improve your skills and aim for a higher class!
Using the “Password Matching” function, you’ll also be able to play online with friends anywhere in the world– as long as they, too, have set up the password!
Online play requires a (paid) subscription to “Nintendo Switch Online.”
On Friday, February 3rd, TAITO will release a video featuring some details of the online battle mode, actual gameplay, and a message from the development staff and from the title’s protagonist, Bub. The video will premiere on Bub’s YouTube channel, “Bub’s Broadcast,” starting at 11:00 CET on Friday, with English subtitles. Before that time, a short trailer is available for you at the same link, starting from today, 14:00 CET.
PUZZLE BOBBLE VS SPACE INVADERS
But that’s not all! Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! also includes a very special game crossover: PUZZLE BOBBLE VS SPACE INVADERS, perfect to celebrate the 45th anniversary of one of the games that made arcade history, and, to be fair, most of our childhoods. In this mode, players try to erase the bubble-encapsulated Invaders by stacking three or more bubbles of the same color together, whilst avoiding the Invaders’ shots. Bubbles can only be fired straight up, so players have to move their characters left and right, just like in the universally beloved arcade game.
Up to four players can play cooperatively.
To find out more about the latest chapter of TAITO’s universally-beloved series, you can visit Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! official website, ININ’s Game Page, or the official “Bub’s Broadcast” channel on YouTube!
ININ’s social media channels also provide periodic updates and additional information on this bubbly release!
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Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection Now Available on Nintendo Switch!
With the perfect blend of platforming and RPG action throughout, the Wonder Boy series has delighted generations of gamers! The digital edition of this beloved classic is now available online in Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store.
Check out the brand-new trailer for a closer look.
- A complete package of Wonder Boy history
- Crisp chiptune audio, perfect pixel art
- Save anywhere’ feature
- Rewind function to start over at any time
- A map mode that shows the location of hidden items
- A gallery mode containing valuable materials from the time of release
- Menus in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese!
The boxed Collector’s Editions of Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection will be available at Strictly Limited Games.
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Ninja JaJaMaru Coming to Nintendo Switch!
Stuttgart, Germany – 19 January 2023 – First released in the late 80s, the Ninja JaJaMaru series steadily became one of the best-selling Famicom releases in Japan! ININ Games is excited to announce the pre-order start of the three incredible Ninja JaJaMaru collections, with games never before released in the West from the developers at City Connection. The physical version of Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle+Hell Deluxe Edition is available now for pre-order on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Both physical and digital versions release on February 21!
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell Deluxe Edition is a must-have for both old and new fans of this Japanese action-adventure platformer! This collection includes six of the series’ most important games, so international fans can finally experience some of these classics for the first time ever! The special +Hell update features new original music and two new boss battles in the unlockable Hell Mode. With this iconic series restored to new glory, this collection is definitely one you cannot miss.
The physical edition of Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell Deluxe Edition is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Nintendo Switch.
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell Deluxe Edition features the following titles:
- Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (1985, Famicom/NES®)
- JaJaMaru’ no Daibouken (1986, Famicom/NES®)
- Oira JaJaMaru! Sekai Daibouken (1990, Game Boy)
- Ninja JaJaMaru – Gingadaisakusen (1991, Famicom/NES®)
- Super Ninja-kid (1994, Super Famicom/SNES®)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell (2022)
More of a fan of JRPGs? ININ Games will also publish Ninja JaJaMaru: The Lost RPGs, a bundle of two RPG entries of this franchise that have never been released outside Japan! For the first time ever, fans all over the world will get the chance to play “Ninja JaJaMaru: Ninpouchou” and “Ninja JaJaMaru: Gekimaden – Maboroshi no Kinmajou” – fully localized in English! Ninja JaJaMaru: The Lost RPGs will be available as a digital download.
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Lost RPGs is comprised of the following titles:
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Ninpouchou (1989, Famicom/NES®)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Gekimaden – Maboroshi no Kinmajou (1990, Famicom/NES®)
The last collection, JaJaMaru: Legendary Ninja Collection, is a catch for all fans of the franchise who want the full Ninja JaJaMaru experience. JaJaMaru: Legendary Ninja Collection includes all titles of the previously mentioned collections and will be an ININ Games digital-only release for PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
JaJaMaru: Legendary Ninja Collection contains the following titles:
- Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (1985, Famicom/NES®)
- JaJaMaru no Daibouken (1986, Famicom/NES®)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Ninpouchou (1989, Famicom/NES®)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: Gekimaden – Maboroshi no Kinmajou (1990, Famicom/NES®)
- Oira JaJaMaru! Sekai Daibouken (1990, Game Boy)
- Ninja JaJaMaru – Gingadaisakusen (1991, Famicom/NES®)
- Super Ninja-kid (1994, Super Famicom/SNES®)
- Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle +Hell (2022)
For retro gaming enthusiasts, limited physical editions of JaJaMaru: Legendary Ninja Collection will be exclusively available via Strictly Limited Games.
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Anniversary Wonder Boy Collection Arrives Jan 26th on Nintendo Switch!
Stuttgart, December 13, 2022 – The year is 1986, and designer Ryuchi Nishizawa has an idea for a new game. Mr. Nishizawa wanted to create an action game with an added amount of pressure. The initial concept he came up with involved an automatic scrolling platformer, but it was too difficult, and even he couldn’t play it. Some of these elements transferred into the game we know and love as Wonder Boy, such as the iconic skateboard.
Today, more than 35 years after, Bliss Brain brings you a legendary Anniversary Collection of the universally-beloved Wonder Boy adventures in a downloadable version: Featuring 21 versions of six of the most iconic Wonder Boy games ever released, this incredible compilation brings the influential platformer series to today’s hardware, with precise ports and new features such as the ability to rewind your game at any moment, filter, shader, a save anytime option and many more that you’ll find while playing!
This collection will be released digitally by Bliss Brain on January 26th, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
The perfect blend of platforming and RPG action you can find throughout the Wonder Boy series has delighted generations of gamers, and now, the Anniversary Collection combines the beloved adventures with a complete package of Wonder Boy history, crisp chiptune audio, a menu in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese languages and perfect pixel art!
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