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Madrid, Spain, June 2nd 2022 – Indie studio Retro Forge, working in partnership with publisher Dear Villagers (The Forgotten City, ScourgeBringer) is happy to announce that its 16-bit inspired action-RPG metroidvania adventure Souldiers is out now on Switch, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.

Souldiers wraps metroidvania exploration, crunchy soulslike combat, RPG customization,and precision platforming into one gorgeous pixelart package. Players take on the role of either scout, caster or archer, battling for freedom in Terragaya, a mystical land on the border between life and death. Each class has its own unique attacks along with different agility, attack, defense, and health stats. Your character can further be customized through branches of unlockable skill trees, offering a huge degree of freedom as you venture through Souldiers’ fantastical realm.

Outwit cunning enemies, solve nefarious puzzles, upgrade your character, and explore every corner of a dazzling, intricate 16-bit world. Souldiers is a handcrafted retro epic for the ages.

“Souldiers represents the fruits of our labour across several years as we assembled our dream game that mixes old and new sensibilities,” said Alberto Hernández, creative director at Retro Forge. “Souldiers’ 16-bit inspired aesthetic may recall SNES classics, but its approach to customizing your character and choosing between classes gives it depth and replayability above the 90s fare that inspired us. It’s a very emotional day for us to finally share the culmination of all our hard work with you all today.”

Features:

• Choose your class: Unleash the fury of your sword with the scout, summon the wrath of elements with the caster, or rain down arrows on your foes with the archer.
• Gripping combat: Slash, parry and dodge your way through an ever evolving roster of enemies, upgrading your skills and equipment to find a combat style that’s perfect for you.
• An interconnected world: Discover a sprawling handcrafted landscape filled with treasures, tough-as-nails bosses and secrepathways.
• 16-bit sensation: Terragaya comes to life with vibrant world-class pixel art packed to the brim with details.
  Smart moves: Solve environmental puzzles and leap from place to place using an ever-expanding moveset.
  Language options include English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese.

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23rd May 2022 – Hound Picked Games, together with Wako Factory, a French indie development studio, is excited to announce Samurai Riot Definitive Edition, after its successful launch in 2017 is soon to be rereleased on Nintendo Switch and PC. With constant community and forum requests for a console version, the Nintendo Switch releases on June 1st 2022 with new features and enhancements to make it as a 2D, solo or co-op arcade beat’em up not to be missed!

New, bigger, better, a must play!

Since the original incarnation this new definitive version offers lots, lots more,

New features:

• New animations @60fps
• New dialogs
• Pixel perfect stability and optimization (10 times lighter than the initial version)
• Slicker and improved combos (easier to make huge combos for average player)
• New updated backgrounds and ambiance

Fans of this genre can look forward to a visual treat, where a backdrop story compels the player to really think about their decisions in game and the ramifications of their choices . Having been hired to bring peace and tranquillity to the warring land, each choice you make as a Samurai, Tsurumaru/ Sukane, will have an influence on your destiny and, with an arsenal of deadly attacks at your disposal, the fight to make it through each battle will require guile, skill and forethought!

“We wanted to release Samurai Riot Definitive Edition on Switch because it’s an “old-school” cooperative game and the switch perfectly embodies the “couch game” aspect that we imagined, both in your living room or at a picnic table.”

-Charlotte Buchet – art director and co-founder of Wako Factory

Samurai Riot offers a plethora of choices and features including both solo and cooperative play, where the story immerses both players equally, with a multi-branching storyline, complete with eight different endings. Conversely, you could enter a PVP fight against your partner to win the lead! The more you play, the more you accumulate points to unlock new fighting schools for better replay value.

Easy to pick up and play, but difficult to master, Samurai Riot Definitive Edition rewards the more demanding gamer with deeper content. Players can choose from 14 fighting schools that add a plethora of gameplay variation to the character’s moves and the devastation they can unleash upon their enemies.

Features:

• A unique cooperative system with devastating combined attacks
• Multi-branching storyline with moral decision making
• 8 different endings
• 2D Arcade Gameplay
• Strong replay value: change your gameplay by choosing between various fighting schools
• Superb in game music and SFX

A skillful and delightful honed beat-up-up with a cool couch co-op option!

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Stuttgart, 1 June, 2022: ININ Games together with TAITO are pleased to announce a major update, available for free for G-Darius HD (Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4) releasing today! The update comes with three new versions of the game and loads of features and gadgets that fans should not miss out on.

Three new versions

In addition to the two versions that are already part of G-Darius HD – which are 1997’s G-Darius and its high-resolution version G-Darius HD – TAITO’s major update adds three new awesome versions that will delight retro fans and owners of the game for both, Nintendo Switch and PS4.

• G-Darius Ver.2 was first released in 1998 and is an updated version of the original G-Darius which was initially published one year earlier. While the story remains the same, G-Darius Ver.2 comes with a beginner mode, rapid-fire function and a lot of adjustments to the gameplay.
• G-Darius Ver.2 HD comes as an HD version of G-Darius Ver.2
• G-Darius for consumer adds the 1998 Japan-released console port of G-Darius

New gadgets, modes & settings

Besides the three new complete versions of G-Darius, there are several new gadgets, modes and settings that will be implemented in G-Darius and G-Darius Ver.2 that improve your gaming experience. Learn more about the weaknesses of the enemy bosses with the Boss Gadget, improve from an overall Zone Map and keep track of the remaining time until YAZUKA appears with the Yazuka Timer!

Customize your parameters to train for the real battles in a newly added Training Mode and check out your most glorious fights in the Replay Gallery.

For a detailed list of all the amazing new features and content, check out the G-Darius HD gamepage.

This major update will be available for G-Darius HD (Nintendo Switch/PS4) which is sold as a single game available in the US via amazon.com and at selected retailers in the EU, a full list of which can be found on iningames.com. The update is also available as part of Darius Cozmic Revelation (Nintendo Switch/PS4) that is available in limited stock via Strictly Limited Games.

About G-Darius HD

Developed by the masters of remastering at M2, the side-scrolling shooter G-Darius HD is a beautiful port of the original game from the late 90s, that was well known for its epic, boss versus player beam-battles, a superior soundtrack and the aquatic creature-based enemies like FIRE FOSSIL and G.T. Experience the rise of the Silver Hawk in glorious HD – available since 2021 for modern consoles.

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Farm Tycoon is now available on Nintendo Switch for $19.99/€19.99, with a special 10% launch discount.

From seeds to vegetables and processed products. There are animals, meat processing plants, farming machines, workers with different skill sets, warehouses with cooling, anti-pesticides, and many more! Farm Tycoon is a management game where you build, produce, and control your farm.

It’s the first game of its kind made with consoles in mind from the ground up. The whole user interface is tailored to sticks and buttons, without the usual hassle of virtual cursors present in the genre. Moreover, the 2XD Rendering technology, developed specifically for optimal Nintendo Switch experience, brings stunning visual effects while ensuring stable performance throughout the game.

Farm Tycoon features include:

• Variety of different crops to cultivate, buildings and machines to create your perfect farm,
• User interface optimized for the best console experience,
• Industry-leading 2XD RENDERING graphics engine,
• Campaign, scenarios, and free mode for diverse gameplay.

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May 26 2022 – Indie publisher Ratalaika Games is delighted to be working with developer The Bworg on their debut title TEN – Ten Rooms, Ten Seconds to be released on 3rd June 2022 for PC (Steam) / Playstation 4 + 5 / Xbox One, Series X and Series S / Nintendo Switch for £4.99 / $4.99 / €4.99.

Are you looking for an addictive, satisfying and challenging game that you can pick up and play any time? Whether you’ve got a few minutes to spare or you’re in it for the long haul, TEN – Ten Rooms, Ten Seconds is the game for you.

Simply addictive – Don’t Judge a book by its cover

You have TEN seconds to live, or die.

TEN – Ten Rooms, Ten Seconds is a simple yet challenging single player game that takes place across ten floors of an underground facility. Each floor contains ten rooms, and each room seals the player in for ten seconds while various traps try to kill them. But there’s hope – the player can collect ‘tokens’ which can be spent in safe rooms at the start of each floor to unlock upgrades and abilities to help them survive.

The game’s focus is on a “learn from failure approach”. Each room is technically a puzzle, and as players learn from their mistakes, they’ll discover their own solution, overcome each floor’s gauntlet and make it to the next level. Although simple on the surface, it’s reminiscent of similar challenging games of its kind like Super Meat Boy, and also takes influence from more modern games such as those in the “souls like” genre.

For trophy hunters or casual players, there’s an easy/casual mode that allows for optional invincibility so you can simply enjoy the story (which really starts to take off around the midway point).

For players who really want a challenge, there’s an optional ‘Hell Mode’ which offers up more threats in each room.

Game Elements:

• Fast-paced, adrenaline fuelled gameplay
• Mysterious and rewarding story
• Deadly and varied bosses
• Upgrade and skill system
• Killer soundtrack by dBXY Collective
• An onslaught of cannon fire, bizarre monsters and more
• Plus an epic and surprising conclusion

Escape, survive and overcome – TEN seconds at a time!

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Stuttgart, Germany – 25 May, 2022 – The evil Vaprak is back and once again it is up to Jim Power to travel to the virtual world and slay the evil monster. Strictly Limited Games is happy to announce the next physical limited release in partnership with our friends at QUByte and PIKO Interactive. Jim Power: The Lost Dimension is a re-release of the 90’s cult classic for PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Nintendo Switch with an experience that is true to the original spirit of the game. Additionally, collectors and fans are able to get their hands on the strictly limited retro cartridges of the game, compatible with SNES®, SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive, which was cancelled and never released, and as a newly developed version compatible with NES!

Jim Power: The Lost Dimension will be available for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and retro cartridges, coming in  Special Limited Editions, with pre-orders kicking off on Sunday, May 29th, at 12 AM CET (midnight), only at Strictly Limited Games.

About Jim Power: The Lost Dimension:

The evil alien Vaprak is threatening to destroy the earth, which is the last planet that stands between it and the entry to the 5th dimension. If Vaprak succeeds, his species will flood the galaxy and all will be lost. It is up to Jim Power to infiltrate and slay the evil. Originally released in the ‘90s Jim Power was hailed for its outstanding graphics and challenging gameplay. Now Jim is back and ready to do it all over again.

Jim Power: The Lost Dimension on Nintendo Switch and PS4 includes the NES® version of the game which has been developed from scratch by PIKO Interactive, and on top of that the SEGA Genesis version, which was supposed to be released back in the ’90s, but was cancelled last minute. Now, fans of the retro shooter can enjoy the classic Genesis version on their modern home console for the first time!

The re-release of Jim Power: The Lost Dimension for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch includes several features, that underline the spirit of the cult classic:

• Single player side-scrolling action
• Newly developed NES® version
• First time officially released Genesis version
• Stellar pixel graphics and classic ‘90s gaming goodness
• Soundtrack by video game music legend Chris Huelsbeck
• Several unique stages
• Run & Gun, Jetpack and Shoot ‘em Up levels
• 16 Bit and an 8 Bit gameplay
• 4 screen filters and 3 screen types

Strictly Limited Editions:

Strictly Limited Games is giving Jim Power the boxed legacy it deserves, with two unique limited editions for modern consoles, available for pre-order exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games online shop.

The Limited Edition is limited to 2,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,000 for PS4, at a price of 29.99€/34,99$, including a colorful game manual.

The Special Limited Edition is limited to 1,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 500 for PS4, for 49.99€/54,99$, including lots of additional collectibles:

• Special Limited Edition Box
• Reversible Cover
• Original Soundtrack on 2 CDs
• Anaglyphic 3D Glasses
• Double-sided Artwork Poster (A3 / 42 x 29,7 cm)
• Jim Power Replica Flyer ( A5 / 21 x 14,8 cm)
• Lenticular Card (A6 / 14,8 x 10,5 cm)
• Sticker
• Colorful Game Manual

Retro Editions

The retro editions of Jim Power: The Lost Dimension will be available as:

• Cartridge compatible with SNES® including the game based on the digital, enhanced re-release of the SNES® version. Limited to 149 PAL and 222 NTSC versions.
• Cartridge compatible with NES® with the newly developed version of Jim Power! Limited to 333 units.
• Cartridge compatible with SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive coming with the never officially released Genesis version of Jim Power! Limited to 333 units.

Each version will be available for 49.99€ / $54.99.

For an ultimate Jim Power retro experience, there will be a Jim Power Bundle including all three retro cartridges as well as an exclusive soundtrack, an art card and a poster! This very special edition is highly limited to 33 PAL and 66 NTSC – and available for 149.99€ / $154.99.

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Another chapter of the atmospheric horror series from Nippon Ichi Software has emerged from the shadows with a new story set in a frighteningly familiar world!

To break a curse placed upon her, a young girl must venture into the haunted streets of her town at night to search for her lost memories while evading the twisted spirits that lurk in the darkness.

Check out the official website for more information and be sure to preorder your limited edition today!

Yomawari: Lost in the Dark is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC in fall 2022.

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Stuttgart, Germany – 23 May, 2022: The Wonder Boy Collection will launch boxed and digital on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 – on June 3rd, 2022! ININ Games and Bliss Brain are happy to present another sneak peek at the four included cult classics from the ‘80s and ‘90s.

ININ Games together with Bliss Brain are happy to bring back this cult series with its most essential titles in one collection:

• Wonder Boy (1986)
• Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987)
• Wonder Boy in Monster World (1991)
• Monster World IV (1994)

Gamers can expect lots of additional features like filter, shader, a rewind and fast forward option, an art gallery and a save anytime option.

The Wonder Boy Collection (Nintendo Switch/PS4) will launch 3rd June at retailers and digital stores in Europe and North America.

Fans from the US can check amazon.com to pre-order their copies while fans from all around the world should refer to iningames.com or blissbrain.co.jp for the latest updates and pre-ordering!

Limited & Collector’s Editions at Strictly Limited Games

To celebrate the 35th birthday of this beloved franchise, Strictly Limited Games offer the Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch/PS4), including six games with 21 versions of Wonder Boy in total – the perfect edition for every fan or collector!

• Wonder Boy (1986)
• Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987)
• Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair (1988)
• Wonder Boy: The Dragon‘s Trap (1989)
• Wonder Boy in Monster World (1991)
• Monster World IV (1994)

Pre-orders of the special limited editions including awesome exclusive items are still possible at strictlylimitedgames.com – only while stock lasts.

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23rd May 2022– Hound Picked Games, together with Wako Factory, a French indie development studio, is excited to announce Samurai Riot Definitive Edition, after its successful launch in 2017 is soon to be rereleased on Nintendo Switch and PC. With constant community and forum requests for a console version, the Nintendo Switch releases on June 1st 2022 with new features and enhancements to make it as a 2D, solo or co-op arcade beat’em up not to be missed!

New, bigger, better, a must play!

Since the original incarnation this new definitive version offers lots, lots more,

New features:

• New animations @60fps
• New dialogs
• Pixel perfect stability and optimization (10 times lighter than the initial version)
• Slicker and improved combos (easier to make huge combos for average player)
• New updated backgrounds and ambiance

Fans of this genre can look forward to a visual treat, where a backdrop story compels the player to really think about their decisions in game and the ramifications of their choices . Having been hired to bring peace and tranquillity to the warring land, each choice you make as a Samurai, Tsurumaru/ Sukane, will have an influence on your destiny and, with an arsenal of deadly attacks at your disposal, the fight to make it through each battle will require guile, skill and forethought!

“We wanted to release Samurai Riot Definitive Edition on Switch because it’s an “old-school” cooperative game and the switch perfectly embodies the “couch game” aspect that we imagined, both in your living room or at a picnic table.”

-Charlotte Buchet – art director and co-founder of Wako Factory

Samurai Riot offers a plethora of choices and features including both solo and cooperative play, where the story immerses both players equally, with a multi-branching storyline, complete with eight different endings. Conversely, you could enter a PVP fight against your partner to win the lead! The more you play, the more you accumulate points to unlock new fighting schools for better replay value.

Easy to pick up and play, but difficult to master, Samurai Riot Definitive Edition rewards the more demanding gamer with deeper content. Players can choose from 14 fighting schools that add a plethora of gameplay variation to the character’s moves and the devastation they can unleash upon their enemies.

Features:

• A unique cooperative system with devastating combined attacks
• Multi-branching storyline with moral decision making
• 8 different endings
• 2D Arcade Gameplay
• Strong replay value: change your gameplay by choosing between various fighting schools
• Superb in game music and SFX

A skillful and delightful honed beat-up-up with a cool couch co-op option.

Source: PR Email