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Berlin, Germany – August 8th, 2023 – Natsume Atari Inc. and ININ are pleased to announce that a new title, “Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn” is currently in production. Following on the heels of last year’s hit title, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, which sold more than 150,000 units worldwide, this is the fourth 16-bit style remake from TENGO PROJECT.

Announcement Details:

Title: Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn

Release Date: Spring 2024

Supported Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

Supported Languages (9 languages): Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese

Price: TBA

About Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn

This trailblazer in ninja action games is returning after 33 years.

The original title was released on the Japanese Nintendo Family Computer by Natsume Inc. in 1990. At the time, it was one of the most polished Family Computer action games and rated as one of the best two-player coop games. It was also the first of a series of titles that solidified Natsume’s reputation as a master of action games.

Released as SHADOW OF NINJA in North America and BLUE SHADOW in Europe, this classic is finally returning in a completely new production.

Legendary two-player simultaneous action!

The acclaimed 2D ninja action side-scroller with simultaneous two player gameplay returns in this new remake. Choose between the male or female character and work together to defeat challenging enemies.

Incredibly detailed pixel art quality!

The commitment to the 16-bit-style pixel art that was so highly acclaimed in our previous title, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, will be on display again in this latest release. Enjoy the carefully crafted pixel art as it brings the game to life!

Iku Mizutani, the star composer who helped create the iconic Natsume sound, is back on board!

Mr. Mizutani, who created the Natsume soundtrack for the original version of this title as well as the Shatterhand and Medarot series, has been confirmed for this new project. Classic gamers will find delight in his renowned guitar riffs and fast-paced 16-bit melodies!

Dynamic Production is once again taking on the visuals!

As with the 90s original, the key visuals and character illustrations will be handled by Dynamic Production.

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Friday August 4th, 2023: Indie publisher Ratalaika Games, and Quill Game Studios, are proud to announce that Death Becomes You, a colourful and polished visual novel is released today on  PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series S|X,  and Nintendo Switch.

The premise is simple – find out who killed your best friend. However, you must find out the truth before four suspects frame you for the crime instead! Death Becomes You is a mystery visual novel where you untangle the dark secrets of your fellow magic university students.

Introducing the cast

Sidney is a 1st year student at the Ira Royal Academy, and Lyra was her best friend and mentor. When the latter is found dead, she decides to investigate to find out who might have murdered her.

Was it you!?

Daniella is a 3rd year student and is the vice head mentor at the Ira Royal academy. She specalises in Transmutation, and is rumoured that she can turn underperforming mentees into crystal statues.

Apolline is a rare magic user skilled at two specialisations – Enchantment and Elemental magic,

Alice specialises in Elemental magic. She openly dislikes Lyra, who was Sophie’s

Mentor.

Sophie specalisies in Psychokinesis and is known as a prodigy being able to control not just objects but pure energy.

What to do!

There are multiple choices presented throughout the story, where you have to choose which suspect that Sidney investigates and learns more about. Each suspect has associated endings, depending on Sidney’s actions, these include earlier “dead endings” where you get Sidney killed! If you can make all the right choices, you can find out the complete truth. But don’t worry, the “dead endings” will help steer you toward the right direction, so they won’t be in vain!

Features:

• Replayability – multiple routes to unlock more and more of the truth.
• Characters with complicated motives and interpersonal history.
• 4 character route
• 10+ endings (plenty of bad ends).
• ~77,000 words!

Source: PR Email

Vienna/Austria, August 3rd, 2023: THQ Nordic is more than happy to announce that Gothic Classic is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on September 28th, 2023! For the first time, relive this amazing RPG on a handheld console and enjoy the game that revolutionized roleplaying games on the go! Dive into dark times and adventures with great performance and a well adapted UI and controls – the classic is back and still a very in-depth RPG with a lively simulation!

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed ore. You are thrown through the barrier into this prison colony. With your back against the wall, you must survive and form volatile alliances until you can finally escape.

Gothic Classic is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on September 28th, 2023. For all listed fixes and updates please visit the following website: https://rb.gy/vfjrp.

About Gothic

• A big RPG experience with over 50 hours of gameplay
• A large variety of weapons and spells for your character
• A unique character development systems that is tied to teachers that can be found in the world
• A simulated living world where people go to work, sleep, eat and fight to survive
• Make a choice between 3 different camps that all have their unique perspectives on the main story

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Stuttgart, Germany – August 3rd 2023 – Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with Gameforge, are delighted to announce the upcoming release of Tiny Thor-Mjönir Edition, which also includes its predecessor Hammer Kid, which will be available for Nintendo Switch as a boxed Limited Edition with pre-orders kicking off on Sunday, August 6th, at 12 AM CET (midnight), only at Strictly Limited Games.

About Tiny Thor

Tiny Thor is a love letter to the challenging action platformers of the 16-bit console era, with contributions by two legends of their respective fields. Sporting magnificent pixel art by artist Henk Nieborg to feast your eyes upon and a soundtrack by duo Chris Hülsbeck and Fabian Del Priore, together create a nostalgic and immersive experience that will tug at the heartstrings of every retro-gaming enthusiast.

One area where Tiny Thor doesn’t stray too much from its inspirations is the challenge it provides. The refined gameplay with its focus on using Mjölnir for attack as well as traversal helps to tackle the obstacles head on and rewards you with the ultimate satisfaction when succeeding. Starting as a straightforward jump’n’run, “Tiny Thor” evolves into a fully-fledged adventure as players unlock a plethora of abilities throughout the game. With over 30 beautifully designed levels spread across three unique realms, players will encounter thrilling boss battles that will challenge even the bravest of gods.

The version included here features additional gameplay refinements and fixes based on community feedback to make a great game even better.

Also, a download code for the awesome soundtrack!

About Hammer Kid

Hammer Kid can be seen as the spiritual predecessor of Tiny Thor and features many of the same themes and gameplay beats that would be expanded upon and fleshed out for its younger brother. Beautiful pixel art, the hammer as a gameplay mechanic and nordic inspired setting among others find their start here.

While it is a simpler game overall, it’s fun to play in its own right and rounds out this release perfectly to get the whole hammer experience!

Features

Tiny Thor 

• Master ricocheting hammer throws to overwhelm enemies
• Learn awesome special abilities
• Explore over 30 handcrafted levels across three distinct realms
• Challenging boss fights, each with unique mechanics
• Rattle your brain to solve tricky environmental puzzles
• Discover tons of secrets and collect hidden gems to unlock challenge levels

Hammer Kid 

• 16-Bit Pixel-Art Platformer
• Nostalgic Soundtrack
• Use your hammer to defeat enemies
• Explore 40 handcrafted levels divided into 4 huge worlds
• Discover secrets and collect gems

Strictly Limited Edition

Strictly Limited Games is giving Tiny Thor and Hammer Kid the boxed legacy they deserve, available for pre-order exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games online shop.

The Limited Edition is limited to 4,000 copies for Nintendo Switch at a price of 34.99€, including a colorful game manual.

Source: PR Email

Decimate your foes like never before in Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless! Busting at the seams with new features, this iteration of the Disgaea series takes SRPG adventures to the next level.

Utilize Jumbification to grow your fighters to massive proportions and dominate the battlefield! Then, build up your fury with Hell Mode for devastating attack power!

With 45 character classes, and additional new features such as Item Reincarnation, Online Ranked Battles, and revamped Demonic Intelligence, the possibilities are endless!

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC on October 3, 2023!

Source: PR Email

August 2023: Indie publisher Ratalaika Games and Quill Game Studiosare proud to announce the forthcoming release of Death Becomes You, a colourful and polished visual  novel set for release on August 4th 2023.  Launching on  PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One,  Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch.

Who Done It?

Who killed your best friend?! Four suspicious students are at the scene and they are trying to frame you and now you need to find out who the actual murderer is! Death Becomes You is a mystery visual novel where you untangle the dark secrets of your fellow magic university students.

Introducing the Cast

Sidney is a 1st year student at the Ira Royal Academy, and Lyra was her best friend and mentor. When the latter is found dead, she decides to investigate to find out who might have murdered her.

Was it you!?

Daniella is a 3rd year student and is the vice head mentor at the Ira Royal academy. She specializes in Transmutation, and is rumored that she can turn underperforming mentees into crystal statues.

Apolline is a rare magic user skilled at two specializations – Enchantment and Elemental magic, Alice specializes in Elemental magic. She openly dislikes Lyra, who was Sophie’s Mentor.

Sophie specializes in Psychokinesis and is known as a prodigy being able to control not just objects but pure energy.

Alice is a user of Elemental Magic and enjoys lazing around the grounds of the Academy and often pulls Sophie along whenever she has a chance. She openly dislikes Lyra, who was Sophie’s mentor during the first year.

What to do?

There are multiple choices presented throughout the story, where you have to choose which suspect that Sidney investigates and learns more about. Each suspect has associated endings, depending on Sidney’s actions, these include earlier “dead endings” where you get Sidney killed! If you can make all the right choices, you can find out the complete truth. But don’t worry, the “dead endings” will help steer you toward the right direction, so they won’t be in vain!

Features:

• Replayability – multiple routes to unlock more and more of the truth.
• Characters with complicated motives and interpersonal history.
• Four character route
• 10+ endings (plenty of bad ends).
• ~77,000 words!

Source: PR Email

Hong Kong – July 27th, 2023 – Eastasiasoft Limited, publishers of the popular Mugen Souls and Rainbow Skies series, in collaboration with Softstar Entertainment Inc. are proud to announce that their cozy RPG fantasy Inn-keeper simulator, Sword & Fairy Inn 2  is available now on Nintendo Switch for $19.99, £17.99 and €19.99.

Familiar faces from across the Sword & Fairy universe come together to run an inn and build a happy life in Sword & Fairy Inn 2, a cute and casual life simulation RPG that combines a huge variety of gameplay mechanics in adorable chibi style! Manage a family restaurant, travel the world to find legendary kitchenware, trade special food items, grow crops, play mini games and more! But above all else, you’ll need to make sure your customers are happy with the services you provide, which will bring more people to the village and make your inn a bustling success story!

As you manage the inn, you’ll be able to assign specific roles to each character you meet and recruit, and as you progress, you’ll learn more about each of your companions – their goals, personalities, skills, and their often-comical flaws. This is a lighthearted take on the Sword & Fairy world, one that’s comforting and familiar for long-time fans, but also welcoming to newcomers.

Features:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of an inn and restaurant!

• Enjoy a lighthearted mix of life simulation and RPG elements.

• Assign cooking and serving tasks to the characters of your choosing.

• Meet familiar faces from across the Sword & Fairy universe and learn their stories!

• Tend a garden and venture to nearby lands to find valuable ingredients or cookware.

• Explore the surrounding village and get to know neighbors and patrons!

Sword & Fairy Inn 2 is available to download from the Nintendo Store now. Physical editions are available for preorder from PlayAsia and are expected to ship later this year.

Source: PR Email

Valencia, Spain – July 26th, 2023. Chibig, Talpa Games and Undercoders are very excited to announce that Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara will be out tomorrow on Steam (PC), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series. This loving homage to classic platformer games aims to be the 3D adventure that everyone wants to play this summer.

To celebrate this, the game will be priced at 19.99€/$ with a 15% discount on all platforms! There’s also a new gameplay trailer with some really 90’s cartoon animation vibes to help you get into the island mindset.

“We’re proud to have developed a game that fits with our different communities” says Abraham Cozar, Director of Chibig, “Chibig’s community is eager to continue living adventures in Mara, and the followers of Talpa and Undercoders are speedrunners who love challenges. We look forward to hearing their impressions!”

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is an adventure about friendship, respect for nature and the incredible stories we all shared with friends on summer holidays.

Key features

• 8 worlds to discover and explore with its own theme, traps, and narrative.
• Sail through the ocean and upgrade your boat to reach every corner of Mara.
• Full of memorable characters. Meet all kinds of characters and help them.
• Discover all kinds of hidden secrets, challenges, and collectibles!
• Upgrade and customize the city of Qälis and get a lot of new outfits for Koa.

Source: PR Email

Paris, France – July 26, 2023 – Publisher Just For Games, development studio Bevel Bakery and publisher Abiding Bridge are delighted to announce that Sclash, the 2D versus fighting game were one hit can kill your opponent, will be featured at the one and only fighting game tournament EVO 2023.

Slash is releasing on PC (Steam and GOG) August 4 2023, as well as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox later this year.

About Sclash:

Slash your way to victory! Sclash is an easy to pick-up but hard to master 2D samurai fighting game full of tension, where one hit is enough to kill.

Play as hand-drawn samurais in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic and solemn duels where each move matters. Manage your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.

Choose between 5 characters and battle offline and online* in 16 beautiful stages to unlock 50+ skins for your samurais!

Learn more about the fight between Aki and Natsu clans, and discover a story inspired by Japanese culture in the Story Mode.

*via Remote Play Together first. All the team is finalizing the Rollback Netcode Online Mode and we prefer to postpone it a bit to be sure that it will arrive in the way we wanted it.

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Vienna, Austria, July 24th, 2023: Glorious battles, shining armor, a sharp sword, and a trusty shield: That’s the stuff that heroes are made of! Become a hero yourself when Trine 5 releases on August 31st, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch!

For now, meet Pontius the Knight, Protector of the Realm and also the biggest pie lover the land has ever seen! A real frontline hero who is always going head first into battle to protect his friends.

Your sword and shield will aid you on your journey – if you know how to use them! As a skilled knight and professional pie eater, Pontius can use his sword to fight off enemies, get rid of obstacles, and even use it as a platform to help him reach higher areas. The shield, not only made to protect, will come in handy to reflect light, skate across water, and even use as a glider!

Charge, smash, fight, and puzzle-solve your way through the dangers that await with your fellow adventurers. And should you need further help, the Prismatic Talisman will be your best friend – literally. Clones can be useful!

Source: PR Email