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TOKYO – Aug. 8, 2018 – Azure Reflections, the vibrant, side-scrolling Touhou Project bullet hell from Sony publishing label Unties Games and developer Souvenir Circ. where performance against bosses branches the story, will blast onto Nintendo Switch Aug. 30. It will be available at a 30% discount Aug. 30 – Sept. 12 on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

Annihilate enemies and dominate levels using upgradable skills. Choose from three playable characters, each with her own special ability: hard-hitting spell cards, life-saving barriers or a devastating body slam. Azure Reflections takes the familiar perspective of traditional Touhou Project shooters and turns it on its side for intense horizontal shoot-em-up action.

Azure Reflections has multiple endings, but the sole path to the best ending is excellence. Only by mastering each girl’s skill set and defeating the bosses within the time limits leads to a conclusion to their tale.

Functionality meets fashion with accessories that add auto-fire, increase drop rates, reduce stun time and much more. Collect tokens to purchase cat ears, glasses, wings and other fun customizations for the girls’ looks and outfit them for battle. Mow down swathes of enemies in style to take over the online leaderboards.

Enter the troubled, cute and colorful world of Gensokyo. Originally created by one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice, the setting, sealed off from our world by a magical barrier, is the thread from which all Touhou Project games are woven. This Touhou Project fan game brings the humans and supernatural denizens of Gensokyo together to investigate the evil flowing from Scarlet Devil Manor. Can they protect their home from delightfully cruel bosses in this whimsical journey?

“The Touhou Project has 20 years of history to build on, and Souvenir Circ. has taken advantage of that to create a new adventure in the rich setting of Gensokyo,” said John Davis, G&R Representative, Unties Games. “The Souvenir Circ. team has drawn on their years of experience to put together a fresh take on the setting and genre with great customization to help players adapt the characters to their playstyle in pursuit of the highest scores.”

Azure Reflections will be available on Nintendo Switch for the regular price of $24.99 USD. It is currently available on PlayStation 4 at the same price.

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The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince arrives on PS4 and Nintendo Switch in 2019! This enchantingly dark fairy tale will take players on a journey of friendship and love. Check out the Announcement Trailer now!

About the Game:
Alone in the forest, a wolf sings her song. Mesmerized by this beautiful voice, a little prince from a nearby kingdom wanders into the dark forest every night to find its source. However, the little prince startles the wolf during one of his visits, and she swipes her long claws in fear and blinds him.

Now, the blind prince must trek through the dangerous forest to find a cure and restore his sight. The wolf, transformed into a beautiful princess, shall be his guide. With her ability to transform at will, she will protect the little prince at all cost. But can a blind prince survive in an all-seeing forest?

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Aug. 7, 2018 – Drastic Games’ debut title, Soundfall, a music-driven action adventure developed by alumni from Epic Games (Fortnite, Gears of War), will serenade Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2019.

A lively mix of twin-stick shooting and rhythm-based gameplay, Soundfall follows the journey of Melody, a young audiophile who finds herself transported to the world of Symphonia. In search of a way home from this mysterious land where music comes to life, she becomes entangled in a conflict to save the realm from Discord, an unfathomable darkness that threatens everything.

From Symphonia’s lush environments to its outlandish creatures, music drives every aspect of this rhythmic dungeon crawler. Become immersed in a world shaped by sound while delving into forbidden dungeons, exploring fantastic landscapes, and uncovering the hidden power of song.

Soundfall’s levels, enemies, loot, and more are procedurally-generated by and dynamically react to a range of musical elements, changing not only from song to song but measure to measure as tunes build and die away. Battles synchronize to the beat, rewarding players who dash and slash in time to the beat with impressive dance-like combos.

While harmonizing with Soundfall’s refrains, players search for gear and upgrades, like one-of-a-kind weapons and legendary artifacts with audio-driven powers. A diverse roster of playable characters, each with their own distinct playstyle and musical palettes, makes for compelling team-play in online and couch co-op for up to four friends. No matter how players choose to play, there are a wealth of ways to enjoy this action-packed musical experience.

Harnessing the power of Epic’s Unreal Engine 4, Soundfall pushes what’s possible for small team development. “Soundfall is an extraordinary project to be part of,” said Julian Trutmann, content director, Drastic Games. “Music connects people in ways that are difficult to articulate. It’s been an incredible pleasure working with such an emotionally engaging medium.”

“Syncing literally everything in the game to music has been an awesome technical challenge,” added Nick Cooper, technical director, Drastic Games. “But it’s been a tremendously rewarding process, and we’re excited to finally share Soundfall with players.”

Soundfall will be playable at PAX West, EGX, and PAX Australia later this year.

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ROCHESTER, NY – August 7, 2018 – Slam Land, the surreal competitive party game from Bread Machine Games that magnificently merges brawling and balling, slams onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Mac today.

Welcome to Slam Land, where a beautiful blue giant seeks entertainment in the form of majestic slams. Participants smash, grapple, and dodge as they vie to dunk each other into hoops on the battlefield ranging from tree hollows to gaping maws. Literally grab up to four friends and hurl them onto a couch for fast-paced local multiplayer action.

Alongside “Slam” matches, where players race against the clock to score the most points or outlast each other in stock contests, Slam Land sports bunches of brilliant modes. These include hot-potato Peanut Mode where points multiply the longer players hold on to their nuts. Mount up for Horse Mode where players dunk hideous horses to spell H.O.R.S.E. before their friends. Finally, grab some garbage in Trash Mode where players stack trashy sacks to slam for insane bonuses.

Slam your friends to the beat of a dynamic soundtrack, boggle at surreal hand-painted landscapes, amaze a giant blue man in Slam Land! Bread Machine Games is not responsible for friends that become enemies when dunked too hard.

“We hope this game destroys your couch,” says Keith McCullough, creative director, Bread Machine Games. “We hope it never fully recovers.”

Slam Land retails for $7.99 / €7.99 via the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Steam.

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SYDNEY – Aug. 6, 2018 – Storm Boy: The Game, an adaptation of the novella exploring the friendship between a child and his pet pelican, will soar to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, iOS, and Android in late 2018, Blowfish Studios announced today.

Based on Colin Thiele’s 1964 children’s book of the same name, Storm Boy takes place on the beaches of South Australia near the mouth of the Murray River, where the titular protagonist rescues orphaned pelican chicks, one of whom later becomes the child’s pet and faithful companion, Mr. Percival.

Experience an interactive retelling of the classic tale by taking control of both Storm Boy and Mr. Percival in key moments, such as when the pair rescued stranded sailors during a storm. Relive their friendship and enjoy seaside activities across a wide assortment of fun and relaxing mini-games, including sand drawing, sailing, cockle hunting, playing fetch, sand surfing, pelican feeding, and more.

Players can also enjoy Storm Boy by flying around the Coorong amongst flocks of other birds or alone, taking in painterly, dream-like views of the untamed lagoons and coastline.

“Storm Boy is a classic piece of literature in Australia, and we’re proud to adapt it for a new medium,” said Ellen Jurik, Senior Producer, Blowfish Studios. “We hope players of all ages will enjoy this story, whether it’s for the first time or through a new lens, and can’t wait to share it with the world when we release it for consoles, PC, and mobile devices later this year.”

Storm Boy will be playable ahead of its release later this year PAX West and PAX Australia.

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Description
Tokyo Dark is an anime-style horror adventure game. The story follows Detective Itō across Tokyo, searching for the truth behind her partner’s strange disappearance. Featuring puzzles, stat management, and difficult decisions, Tokyo Dark puts the narrative in the hands of the player. Players’ decisions change Itō’s character, opening or locking options and leading to more than 10 different endings, including new ones added in this special edition.

History
In January 2015 Tokyo Dark was submitted to the Square Enix Collective where it achieved an incredible 94% rating by the Collective members and was later Greenlit on Steam. Following that, the game had a successful Kickstarter campaign in summer 2015, and it was later announced it would be published by the Square Enix Collective. Tokyo Dark released for PC on Steam 7 September 2017.

Features

• Branching story with more than 10 different endings (including a New Game+ exclusive ending).
• Difficult decisions – every action affects Detective Itō’s attributes and options.
• Beautiful anime-style character art, with locations inspired by real locations in Tokyo.
• Original soundtrack by Reign of Fury frontman Matt ‘Bison’ Steed.
• Animated sequences produced by Graphinica, a world-class animation studio.
• Localization by Japanese novelist Ureshino Kimi.
• The S.P.I.N (Sanity, Professionalism, Investigation, Neurosis) system keeps track of every decision you make, changing how other characters react and the actions available to you.

Deep below the sewers of Tokyo, there is a door. All who enter are lost forever…

The original version of the mystery adventure game TOKYO DARK was released on Steam in September 2017. Its unique story and artwork, a hallmark of developer Cherrymochi’s style, won the hearts of countless fans both within and beyond Japan.

TOKYO DARK -Remembrance- completes the mysteries left by the original, bringing a Director’s Cut of this masterpiece to Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 this winter.

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Bordeaux, France (August 3, 2018) – Combining the permadeath of a roguelite, the exploration of a metroidvania, and brutal combat with soul, Dead Cells arrives August 7th on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, and PC (Win/Mac/Linux).

No checkpoints. No extra lives. No second chances.

In Dead Cells, perseverance, skill, and perhaps a little luck are all that stand between you and certain death in the halls of a sprawling castle. To survive, you’ll need to perfect your weapon skills, learn the ways of your enemies, and explore while carving your own path through an ever-changing world.

Available for digital pre-order now, Dead Cells comes to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Win/Mac/Linux) on August 7th for $24.99 (USD). Packed with extra goodies, limited quantities of the Dead Cells boxed edition are available from Signature Edition Games.

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York, 3rd August 2018 – ‬Revolution Software and Ravenscourt are excited to announce that Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse will release worldwide for Nintendo Switch on 21st September 2018 at a price of $29.99. The celebrated adventure will include never-seen-before Behind the Scenes movies and an innovative new user interface.

Paris in the spring. Shots ring out from a gallery. A robbery – a murder – and the beginning of another epic original Broken Sword adventure. An adventure that will hurl intrepid lawyer George Stobbart and sassy journalist Nico Collard onto the trail of a murderous conspiracy whose roots lie in mysteries older than the written word. Armed only with logic, integrity and a wry sense of humor – can George and Nico outwit evil forces both ancient and modern and save mankind from disaster?

This enhanced edition features a re-imagined User Interface designed to take full advantage of Nintendo’s console functionality, allowing players to seamlessly switch between Joy-Con™ and touch screen play.

The game also includes Behind the Scenes movies created especially for the Nintendo Switch version. Unlocked as play progresses, these videos reveal the story and the development process behind the game, through new never-seen-before interviews with the Broken Sword team.

Mixing cerebral puzzling, sharp wit, with historical authenticity and intrigue, Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse has secured its place as a favourite with fans of the series, whilst also winning over a new generation of players.

“The Nintendo Switch™ is so wonderfully accessible – and adventures offer the ideal portable game experience,” said Charles Cecil, CEO and Founder of Revolution Software. “We were determined to make the most of the Nintendo’s innovative hardware with exclusive content and controls. This really is the ideal way to experience Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse.”

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The legendary Terry Bogard joins the roster in SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy! Wait a second, THE Terry Bogard? What happened to him!? Well, that’s what he’d like to know too. You can check out her(?) official trailer now.

Who’s Terry Bogard?
Terry Bogard has been the face of SNK fighting games since his original debut in Fatal Fury (1991). Appearing in a number of titles since his introduction, as well as several animated and live-action adaptations, Terry’s signature long blonde hair and cap are an instant icon in video game history. This tough-talking son of Southtown, and adoptive father to the GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES hero Rock, returns since his last appearance in KING OF FIGHTERS XIV as part of the Fatal Fury Team. Now, Terry faces his greatest challenge yet in the mysterious realm of SNK HEROINES!

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

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GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN (August 2, 2018) — Long for the days of retro arcade games and local co-op with friends? Look no further because Robbotto – the upcoming 2D co-op title from indie studio JMJ Interactive – is set to release on August 16, 2018 on PC and Nintendo Switch.

Join Robb and Otto, two intrepid maintenance robots, as they must travel through a malfunctioning spaces cruiser in an effort to shutdown the machines rampaging through the ship!Grab a seat on the couch and pass a controller to your friend, or take on an exciting solo campaign — enjoy a couple of hours of retro arcade fun.

“I feel that many games these days focus heavily on online gaming, and focus too much on complex mechanics,” said JMJ Interactive founder and Robbotto developer, Mårten Jonsson . “That’s fun and all, but there is always going to be a need for classic gaming with fun, straightforward gameplay. I’ve put a lot of effort into this game in order to provide the kind of gaming experience I enjoyed when I was a kid, and I hope people will have as much fun playing it as I had making it.”

Game features:

• Retro aesthetic: Inspired by retro arcade titles, Robbotto is a nod to classic bar games.
• A plethora of levels and enemies: With over 100 levels, 20 different enemy types, and 10 massive bosses, Robbotto offers a wide variety of content to enjoy.
• Single player or local co-op: Play through the campaign solo or with a friend in asynchronous co-op.
• PC controller support: Play with a controller or keyboard on PC.
• Downloadable soundtrack: Purchase the game soundtrack in a separate DLC or in a bundle on Steam!

Robbotto is now listed on the Steam and Nintendo NA store; the game page for Nintendo Europe/Australia will go live on August 6.

Experience retro co-op in Robbotto, coming to PC and Nintendo Switch August 16, 2018.

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