Retro publisher and developer Sunsoft is back with a new event. The publisher of NES classics like Batman, Spy Hunter, Aero the Acro-bat, Blaster Master, and Uforia: The Saga is back. Founded in 1978, Sunsoft just announced that it is hosting a new digital-only event on its YouTube channel. Although the company re-released several of its games on … Read more
Batman: The Video Game is one of my favorite games on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Based loosely on Batman (1989) starring Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Billy Dee Williams, and Jack Nicholson, this classic is one of the best licensed video games on the NES. The Sunsoft game is a mix of platformer and old-school action. … Read more
More than 30 years after its original release in Japan, Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir arrives in the form of a remake for Nintendo Switch. Famicom Detective Club is one piece of history in the detective game genre; even though the history could be a little bit dumb or crazy, they managed to be … Read more
Preapp Partners has announced that their brand-new strategy RPG, Shachibato: President, It’s Time For Battle Maju Wars is out now on PC via Steam. To celebrate the release, the game is 10 percent off during the initial launch week. Here’s how they describe the game: Shachibato is a turn-based, roguelike fantasy strategy RPG. You’ll take control of our hero, a … Read more
Full disclosure: Neptunia Virtual Stars is about as far outside of my usual comfort zone as I go with video games, whether I’m playing them just because I want to or playing them to review. I knew this going into it, and I prepared myself accordingly. I’m not a fan of the whole “fan service” … Read more
Idea Factory announced at the New Game+ Expo that the dungeon-crawling RPG Mary Skelter Finale is coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch this fall. The Mary Skelter Trilogy was born in 2016. It’s a collaboration between Compile Heart, Dengeki Bunko, and Dengeki PlayStation across three different types of media: games, novels, and magazines. Taken together, they … Read more
The 3D action-shooter Azur Lane: Crosswave launched today on Nintendo Switch. The game is also available on PC via Steam and PS4. The Nintendo Switch version of Azur Lane: Crosswave contains additional content. Taihou and Formidable, formerly DLC for the PS4/Steam version, are included as playable characters. Both come with three support characters each and additional story content. In … Read more
The organizers of the New Game+ Expo announced today that they are showcasing games from a number of Japanese publishers on March 4. The livestream event is scheduled to take place at 11 AM Eastern Time. We expect to see new game reveals from Japanese developers and publishers. The list of companies participating includes: Aksys … Read more
Today, Spike Chunsoft released Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The Day One Edition includes four exclusive, limited-run original pins in a display box. It features Emilia, Subaru, Rem, and the brand-new character Melty. These are exclusive to physical copies of the game and will not … Read more
This review is going to be short and sweet. For the really abbreviated version of it, here it is: save your time and money. Still want to know more? Okay, so now for the extended version: Umihara Kawase Bazooka is a unique little game that didn’t leave much of an impression on me, but I … Read more
Idea Factory has announced that the 3D action shooter Azur Lane: Crosswave launches physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch on February 16, 2021. The Nintendo Switch version includes several new features. The Photo Mode is updated. You can now pose up to six characters instead of three for more photo shooting fun. You can also get creative with new extended … Read more
Aksys Games has announced that Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles is coming to the Nintendo Switch in early 2021. It is available in both standard and limited editions. “Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles invites fans to join the poison-skinned heroine Cardia Beckford on further adventures with a team of famous (and famously handsome) figures from Western literature as they … Read more
Idea Factory has announced that five new DLC for the 3D action shooter Azur Lane: Crosswave are coming to Steam and PS4 on October 5. Both PSN and Steam users can purchase each DLC for $7.99. Or you can grab the Azur Lane: Crosswave Complete Deluxe Edition Bundle on sale for $33.95. The Complete Deluxe Edition includes … Read more
English-speaking Collar X Malice fans can now get their hands on Unlimited. Aksys Games today launched the follow-up to the otome game in the US. Collar X Malice Unlimited is a visual novel where players go undercover in the Adonis terrorist organization. The game has new characters and three new play modes: Interlude, After Story, and Adonis. “Buckle up … Read more
Xseed is bringing the racing game Kandagawa Jet Girls to North America on August 25. Kandagawa Jet Girls is an anime that came out last year. The game tie-in was released in Japan back in January. It combines racing and shooting elements across a multi-episode Story Mode. It also supports online multiplayer. The game is … Read more
Arc System Works America made several announcements for Guilty Gear Strive late Friday. The publisher announced the platforms and two new characters. They also released a new trailer. Arc says that Leo Whitefang and series newcomer Nagoriyuki are joining the game’s roster. The newest character reveal trailer showcases the stages, moves, and theme songs for … Read more
The first run of Piofiore: Fated Memories for Nintendo Switch comes with an exclusive set of cards. That’s according to Aksys Games, the publisher bringing the game to the West on October 8. Each card features one of six main characters and artwork from the game set in early 20th century Italy. Here’s more on … Read more
Megadimension Neptunia VII is out now on Nintendo Switch. Megadimension Neptunia VII for Switch was announced this spring. was originally released on the PS4. It was later ported to PC via Steam. There’s also a VR version. This is the first time that the game will be playable on a handheld device. Idea Factory says that the DLC made … Read more
