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SANTA ANA, California, May 29, 2018 — Nicalis, Inc. has announced the official release of Ikaruga, available digitally worldwide on Nintendo Switch starting today. This legendary and critically acclaimed vertical shooter from renowned Japanese game developer Treasure offers something special for both nostalgic fans and modern players.

The gameplay in Ikaruga is centered around the ship’s polarity-switching mechanic, which lets players toggle between two energy polarities (black or white) at any time with the touch of a button. Bullets that are the same color as the ship can be absorbed, while the opposite color will do damage. As the amount of absorbed bullets increases, so does the player’s homing laser attack which can deal huge damage to enemy ships.

Ikaruga on Nintendo Switch features both single-player and two-player (local) cooperative modes, as well as global leaderboards that can be accessed online for tracking high scores. The game can be enjoyed in the traditional horizontal mode on Nintendo Switch, or flipped vertically for arcade-style “TATE” mode action.

Ikaruga for Nintendo Switch is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and is available now at the Nintendo eShop for $14.99 MSRP.

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Vienna/AUSTRIA, May 29th, 2018: Hooray for Kay! Today he starts searching for the Way and if you help him he may in the end save the day! The quirky Action-RPG Legend of Kay is now out on Nintendo Switch.

Since its initial release on the PS2™, Legend of Kay has been well received by both critics and consumers alike and was subsequently ported to the Nintendo DS™. 10 years later, the game has been remastered and ported to PC/Mac, PS3™, Xbox 360 and PS4™ and Wii U™ under the name Legend of Kay Anniversary.

As Legend of Kay’s timeless style and genre haven’t lost their appeal – and THQ Nordic wants to continue its strategy of making the game available to players of all kinds of platforms – here it is!

 

About Legend of Kay Anniversary

Legend of Kay Anniversary is a thoroughly remastered version of the original game including high-resolution textures, new, more detailed character models, modern rendering techniques and crystal-clear surround sound, giving this great classic a new shine

Full of fond allusions to old martial arts films and pop culture quotes, Legend of Kay – Anniversary is both an incredibly funny game and a challenging action-adventure for young and old alike.

Features:

• 25 different levels with over 15 enemy types and epic boss battles.
• 3 different primary weapons (sword/hammer/claws) with distinct combat styles.
• Various mini-games such as wild boar racing, dragon flying and wolf riding.
• Online rankings: compare your score with your friends’ and compete against the best in the world.

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Los Angeles, CA – May 23rd, 2018 – Flying Tiger Entertainment presents the Japanese arcade hit Joe And Mac / Caveman Ninja, the fifth action game release, from Johnny Turbo’s Arcade featuring arcade classics by Data East™.

Launching May 31th, 2018 for $7.99 in Americas, and soon after in European territories. Pre-Order now for $6.99!

Grab your club and get ready to go on a wild, prehistoric adventure with the Cavemen Ninjas – Joe & Mac! Help Joe and Mac, two cavemen who fight against enemy cavemen and dinosaurs using prehistoric weapons.

The game stars the green-haired Joe and the blue-haired Mac, cavemen who battle through numerous prehistoric levels using weapons such as boomerangs, bones, fire, flints, electricity, stone wheels, and clubs. The objective of the game is to rescue the “Cave Babes” who were kidnapped by a rival tribe of cavemen. Play alone or together with a friend on Co-Op.

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Jumping Joe & Friends
Genre: Action/Arcade/Party
Price: $4,99 USD / 4,99€ (-50% for owners of Robonauts, Astro Bears Party or Pirates: All Aboard!)
Availability: eShop – May 25 in America | June 03 in Europe/Oceania
Developer: QubicGames & Vixa Games
Publisher: QubicGames

The creators of Robonauts and Astro Bears Party proudly present a new title perfect for intense playtimes with your friends and family.

Help Joe and his fellas on their upwards journey. Be quick as a flash and dodge roaring cannonballs, vicious bats and other traps. Perform high scores or leave your competitors in the dust!

Features:
– 3 Single modes: Arcade, Race and Hero with 8 unique heroes to unlock and upgrade
– Multiplayer “couch party” mode with 42 funny characters to choose
– Plenty of bonuses to collect and activate
– No learning needed, start right away
– High scores and wild challenges
– Suitable for all ages and skills

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The captain of the skyship Elicion III takes the stage in SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~! A charismatic leader of the Sky Pirates who is dedicated to fighting for freedom, Love brings an array of special attacks using her golden sword and blazing uppercuts and kicks!

Be sure to check out Love Heart’s reveal trailer now! SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~ arrives on Nintendo Switch and PS4 (digital) on September 7, 2018.

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The Adventures of Elena Temple is a monochromatic puzzle platformer made to look as if it were created in the 80s. Overcome obstacles, figure out how to collect all the coins, find all the gems and remember your childhood while doing it! Progress through the game’s dungeon through non-linear exploration and keep an open eye for secrets to find.

Features:

• A dungeon of 50+ rooms to overcome, each its own mini-level
• Open exploration, choose which way to go, but don’t worry, a helpful map is just one button press away
• Challenging, old-school platforming
• Collect as many coins as you want, but we both know you want them all
• Coins will make you rich, but there’s no escaping the dungeon without all the gems
• Secret scrolls to find for the more observant player
• Best of all, play the game on a selection of 7 virtual old machines, from the Pomo D’or 4, to Maple and Some Toy and all the way to the NS-Bos PC

I had a lot of fun playing through this title. With the 7 color modes, you can think of it as a different game each time. There’s a lot of coins to find, along with some gems and secret scrolls. The game looks simple, but I ended up dying quite often throughout my journey inside the temple.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun platformer that isn’t too insane compared to Celeste or Super Meat Boy. I’ve included my play-through of the game above for those interested in seeing some footage.

Get ready to dive into the legendary and definitive experience of GOD WARS The Complete Legend! We have a brand-new Overview Trailer featuring the cast of GOD WARS, its beautiful and lush world, and the epic battles you’ll face with the gods! With refined gameplay mechanics and a Nintendo Switch version exclusive character named Orihime, you’ll want to relive Japan’s legendary tale of war, valor, and friendship.

GOD WARS The Complete Legend arrives on Nintendo Switch September 4 in North America and August 31 in Europe.

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BOSTON – May 23, 2018 – 20XX, the roguelike action platformer from Batterystaple Games and Fire Hose Games, wall jumps to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on July 10, 2018 followed by Xbox One on July 11, 2018.

Inspired by classic Mega Man titles, but with modern twists, 20XX remixes retro design with roguelike elements to create an exciting “one more play” experience built around skill growth. In 20XX, players will dash, jump, and blast their way through procedurally-built stages made to test their grasp on controls and situational awareness rather than memorization or trial and error.

This structure ensures every session plays out differently than the last and, along with multiple difficulty settings, daily ranked challenges, and co-operative multiplayer (both online and local), provides a near-endless amount content for players to experience and enjoy while jamming out to the heart-warming tunes of 20XX’s pulsing chiptune-inspired soundtrack.

Available now via Steam, where it has sold more than 100,000 units, 20XX was named one of Valve’s Top Early Access Graduates in 2017. The console release of 20XX will be bundled with the “Hawk DLC Pack,” which features a third playable character with a distinct whip-like attack that allows her to steal energy from enemies and power-up five unique special abilities.

“20XX is a marriage of classic action platformer gameplay with modern roguelike design,” said Chris King, founder, Batterystaple Games. “The project has been such an incredible success for our team on PC and we can’t wait to bring console players into the fold when it launches in July.”

20XX supports English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language options.

To learn more, visit 20XX’s website, follow the team on Twitter, and like the game on Facebook.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is the 8-bit game promised to backers of the @SwordOrWhip Kickstarter campaign, and we’re so excited to announce that it’s coming on May 24th, 2018! Get ready to battle with swords, whips, and more! https://t.co/K9Zwb3wn9q pic.twitter.com/BvPu6eIkyK

— Inti Creates (@IntiCreatesEN) May 12, 2018

SANTA ANA, California, May 17, 2018 — Nicalis, Inc. today confirmed that Code of Princess EX is making its final preparations for battle and will release digitally and physically across North America and Europe on July 31, 2018 on Nintendo SwitchTM.

Code of Princess EX looks and plays like a long-awaited spiritual successor to Guardian Heroes, the fan-favorite beat-’em-up RPG. It pays homage to all the best elements from its inspiration (the varied cast of characters, the pseudo-medieval setting, the combat that takes place on three distinct “planes”) and expands its appeal with HD graphics, powerful combos, lock-on and “burst” attacks and a variety of local and online multiplayer modes.

The main storyline in Code of Princess EX focuses on Princess Solange of DeLuxia, who is thrust into the role of guardian and protector of the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur after her family’s castle is overtaken by a siege of rampaging monsters. Venturing out beyond the castle walls, she soon discovers that the monster onslaught has blanketed the entire kingdom with terror and oppression.

As she fights to restore order, Solange selectively recruits a diverse team of powerful and agile combatants in an attempt to bring peace to the land. By the end of their journey, players will have accumulated a cast of over 50 different playable characters, each of whom can be leveled up to enhance their abilities in six different categories.

Code of Princess EX was developed in Japan by Studio Saizensen (Blade Strangers) in collaboration with Kinu Nishimura (longtime Street Fighter artist), Tetsuhiko Kikuchi (Guardian Heroes director/character designer) and Masaki Ukyo (Guardian Heroes lead programmer). Former Capcom artist Bengus (a.k.a. Gouda Cheese) also contributed to the in-game artwork.

Published by Nicalis, the upcoming digital and physical release of Code of Princess EX is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and will be available on July 31, 2018 on Nintendo Switch for $39.99 MSRP. The launch edition of the retail version will include a full-color instruction booklet and a 3-inch audio CD soundtrack sampler inside the game package.

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