Aksys Games rolls out two comical minigame collections in North America this summer
Torrance, Calif. — April 24, 2025 —Aksys Games announced today that a physical collection of both volumes 1 and 2 of YEAH! YOU WANT “THOSE GAMES,” RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET’S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM! is coming to Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5 in summer 2025. Cute and comical stickman characters have arrived for you to finally enjoy “those games” you’ve seen everywhere and have been itching to solve! Play a variety of minigames fully, thoroughly, and enjoyably to your heart’s content.
This jam-packed edition contains both of the popular Those Games and Those Games 2 collections, offering a double dose of fun with a massive total of 10 games and 500 stages. Those Games features “Pin Pull,” “Number Tower,” “Color Lab,” “Parking Lot,” and “Cash Run,” while Those Games 2 includes “Knock-Back Shooter,” “Pin Pull 2,” “Draw & Guard,” “Numbers Dungeon,” and “Spellbinding Scroll.”
Clear all the stages for a mini game to unlock its respective “Rank-Up Challenge” where you can post your clear time and scores online to challenge players from around the world in monthly rankings. Use the Coins you’ve earned to get new Plates and Titles with Gotcha, and create your very own nameplate. The first game has 8,910,000 different combinations, and the second has even more with 30,375,000 possible combinations! Don’t worry, the second game gives you the option to spin ten times at once. Go on, we dare you to try them all!Those Games + Those Games 2 has been rated “E10+” by the ESRB.
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About Aksys Games
Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a Metacritic Top Ten video game publisher committed to publishing unique and high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms since 2006. The company was a pioneer in localizing otome games for Western audiences, including the award-winning Code: Realize and Collar X Malice series. Its lineup of games features the wildly successful BlazBlue, Under Night In-Birth, and Guilty Gear franchises, Little Dragons Café, and the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark and Spirit Hunter: NG adventures. Aksys Games and its unique products can be found on the company’s website, www.aksysgames.com.
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More than twenty five years have passed since the release of Garou: Mark of the Wolves and now the story continue as the fighters return with SNK’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. We run through Arcade Mode as Mai Shiranui and Hotaru Futuba before delving into the all new Episodes of South Town story mode with new character Preecha.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves – Gameplay
Step into the electrifying world of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, the latest installment in SNK’s iconic fighting game series. After a 26-year hiatus, this title revitalizes the franchise with dynamic gameplay and a roster that blends classic fighters with intriguing newcomers.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves boasts a unique art style that stimulates the senses, bringing the streets of South Town to life. Players can choose between two distinct control schemes, catering to both newcomers and seasoned veterans.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Developer: SNK CORPORATION Publisher: SNK CORPORATION Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: 24th, April, 2025 Price: $59.99 USD
Recommended – “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a satisfying fighter with a gorgeous art style but odd roster inclusions, bad menus, and a rocky multiplayer launch issue dampen this long awaited return.”
An expedition to remember. In a quest to stop the Paintress, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 starts us out with Gustave as he and others embark on a harrowing journey. Along the way, we showcase the turn-based battle system and get introduced to a plot that’s bound to be remembered—layered with mystery, emotion, and striking visual flair.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Gameplay
Embark on a captivating journey in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an upcoming turn-based RPG developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. Set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France, the game follows an expedition led by Gustave, portrayed by Charlie Cox, as they strive to prevent the enigmatic Paintress from painting death itself. Players will explore a world filled with surreal enemies, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable characters, all brought to life with stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5.
The gameplay features a reactive turn-based combat system that incorporates real-time mechanics, such as quick-time events and timing-based actions, requiring precise execution for both offense and defense. The English voice cast boasts renowned talents like Andy Serkis as Renoir and Ben Starr as Verso, adding depth to the richly woven narrative. Scheduled for release on April 24, 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer: Sandfall Interactive Publisher: Kepler Interactive Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Release Date: 24th April, 2025 Price: $49.99 USD
Recommended – “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an ambitious take on an old genre that is just as gratifying to look at as it is to engage in. A new franchise is born.”
PlayStation Australia and Sucker Punch are so excited to announce that Ghost of Yōtei comes to PS5 on Thursday, 2 October 2025!
It’s been nearly five years since Ghost of Tsushima was shipped, and in that time, the teams have been hard at work making Ghost of Yōtei something special. While the stories are unrelated, it’s important to the teams involved to make this a worthy follow-up to Jin’s journey, and PlayStation can’t wait for players to experience Atsu’s quest for vengeance later this year.
Alongside today’s news, PlayStation also released the latest trailer for Ghost of Yōtei, “The Onryō’s List.”
Sixteen years ago in the heart of Ezo (called Hokkaido in present day), a gang of outlaws known as the Yōtei Six took everything from Atsu. They killed her family and left her for dead, pinned to a burning ginkgo tree outside her home. But Atsu survived. She learned to fight, to kill, and to hunt, and after years away, she has returned to her home with a list of six names: The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito.
One by one, she’s hunting them down to avenge her family, armed with the same katana used to pin her to that burning tree all those years ago. But while Atsu’s story begins with vengeance, she’ll find there’s more to her journey than just revenge. As she explores Ezo, Atsu will meet unlikely allies and forge connections that help give her a new sense of purpose.
Both teams hope the brief looks in today’s trailer give a taste of what can be expected from Ghost of Yōtei. Beyond this first look at the Yōtei Six, spot some of the gorgeous scenery of Ezo as well as a handful of Atsu’s new weapons, a few of her allies, and even a new gameplay mechanic that will allow players to glimpse Atsu’s past and understand everything that was taken from her.
But this is only scratching the surface. In Ghost of Yōtei, the teams have built upon and evolved the way players explore the open world, offering even more freedom and variety than in Ghost of Tsushima. Players will choose which leads to follow as they pick which Yōtei Six member they want to hunt down first. Atsu can also track other dangerous targets and claim bounties, or seek out weapon sensei to learn new skills. Ezo is wild, and as deadly as it is beautiful. As players trek across the open world, they’ll find unexpected dangers and peaceful reprieves (including some returning activities from Tsushima) and will be able to build a campfire anywhere in the open world for a rest under the stars. The teams want players to have the freedom to explore Ezo however they decide to, and can’t wait to share more.
Today, PlayStation can also reveal that pre-orders for Ghost of Yōtei begin next week, on Friday, 2 May at 10:00 AM local time, and players will be able to choose between multiple different editions, including the amazing Collector’s Edition.
First, with pre-orders of any edition of Ghost of Yōtei players will receive a unique in-game mask, as well as a set of seven PSN avatars featuring concept art of Atsu and each member of the Yōtei Six at launch1. Pre-orders on PlayStation Store will receive the avatars immediately.
The standard edition of Ghost of Yōtei will be $124.95 AUD RRP and will be available at retail or PlayStation Store.
At PlayStation Store, players will also be able to pre-order the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Edition for $139.95 AUD RRP.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a digital copy of Ghost of Yōtei plus in-game bonuses including The Snake’s armour set, as well as an alternate dye for starting armour. Players will also receive a unique horse colour and unique saddle dye, plus an in-game Charm, gold Sword Kit, and an early unlock of Traveller’s Maps, which allow players to find statues throughout the world to upgrade their skills.
Finally, PlayStation is thrilled to reveal the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition, which will be available for pre-order at select retailers. Collector’s Edition will be $369.95 AUD RRP.
This packed edition includes all of the pre-order bonuses, all in-game items from the Digital Deluxe Edition, and a digital copy of the game2, as well as a replica display edition of Atsu’s Ghost mask. The mask is built to scale with Jin’s mask from the Ghost of Tsushima Collector’s Edition. If someone has both, they look great next to each other on a shelf! The mask measures 6.8 x 5 x 5.9 inches and is made of resin, plus includes its own display stand.
Also included is a replica of Atsu’s sash, complete with the names of all six members of the Yōtei Six (but players will have to cross them off themselves). The sash measures 71 inches long and is made of a cotton blend, a perfect cosplay accessory or wall decoration.
There’s also a replica of the Tsuba from Atsu’s katana, forged by her father in the image of two twin wolves. This Tsuba measures roughly 3 x 3 inches and also includes its own display stand.
In addition to all of the above, the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition also includes a pouch of coins and instructions to play Zeni Hajiki, a game of skill to be played throughout Ghost of Yōtei. There’s also a foldable papercraft ginkgo tree along with a wolf at its base, and a set of four 5 x 7-inch art cards featuring the sash, the wolf, Atsu’s Ghost mask, and the game’s key art.
The teams think this is the best Collector’s Edition they have ever produced, and can’t wait for players to get their hands on it on Thursday, 2 October.
While pre-orders don’t open until Friday, 2 May, players can wishlist Ghost of Yōtei right now at PlayStation Store and sign up to receive notifications as the teams release more information in the months to come.
Sucker Punch and PlayStation are so proud of Ghost of Yōtei and have many more exciting things the teams can’t wait to show as the release date approaches. The teams are incredibly appreciative of all the support for Ghost of Tsushima and grateful for everyone who played, and hope everyone looks forward to following the wind once again on Thursday, 2 October.
For more information on Ghost of Yōtei, head to the PlayStation Blog here.
Fall-time Brooklyn Neighborhoods, New Narrative, and Missions in DLC
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 24 April, 2025 – Today during the Division 2 Showcase, Ubisoft announced that Battle for Brooklyn, alongside a new season, will be launching on 27 May, while providing an in-depth look at the upcoming DLC’s gameplay, narrative, and Brooklyn setting.
In Battle for Brooklyn, players will visit post-pandemic New York during fall for the first time and explore the iconic Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. Brooklyn has been relatively peaceful with civilians working together and thriving while hostile factions ravaged Manhattan. However, the Cleaners and Rikers have now moved across the river, threatening the fragile tranquility of the Brooklyn settlement with the Purple Flame.
As players progress through the linear campaign of Battle for Brooklyn, either solo or in co-op, they will need to find out how the Cleaners are mass-producing the Purple Flame to save civilians from this suspicious attack.
Battle for Brooklyn features unlockable skills, including the return of Smart Cover from The Division 1, which enables players to reinforce cover, gain offensive and defensive buffs, and enhance pulse resistance for all allies. Available as a DLC exclusive, the Catalyst Exotic Mask will be helpful for combat against the Cleaners, thanks to its bonuses for dealing and receiving status effect damage.
The Division team also unveiled the three main goals for Year 7: improving the onboarding process for new agents, adding more depth to the endgame, and solidifying seasons as a cornerstone of The Division 2 experience. Players can expect new events and realigned modifiers, gear, and gameplay that better reflect the narrative elements of the seasons.
Starting 25 April, players who own The Division 2 can wishlist Battle for Brooklyn or the Battle for Brooklyn Deluxe DLC on the Ubisoft Store.
The DLC will also be available with purchases of The Division 2 Gold or The Division 2 Ultimate editions. Both editions include the standard game, the Warlords of New York expansion, 50 stash space slots, and a level 40 boost, allowing players to dive into the Battle for Brooklyn campaign right at launch. The Ultimate edition additionally includes 1000 Bonus Premium Credits and the Year 1 Pass, unlocking endgame specializations, exclusive missions, and more.
For the latest news on The Division 2 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
About Tom Clancy’s The Division
Since the first The Division game launched in 2016, the series has offered a revolutionary experience through multiple games, all offering robust RPG customization with tactical action combat. Upcoming games in the series include The Division Resurgence for mobile. Fans can sign up for a chance to play The Division Resurgence at thedivisionresurgence.com.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Elden Ring Nightreign has unveiled its latest character, Recluse, with the release of a trailer.
History shall be inked in arcane blood. Primeval sorceries stir, heralding the fall of the shadowed beast. Recluse is the latest character reveal for Elden Ring Nightreign, and uses sorcery, pyromancy and spell casting to devastate all opponents.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches on PS5 and Xbox on May 30, 2025.
With pre-orders now available on all digital platforms and at major game retailers, players can pick their version of choice:
Standard Edition
Includes Base Game
Seekers Edition
Includes Deluxe Edition
Steelbook
Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30th on PlayStation and Xbox.
The introspective adventure game sequel will debut on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac
PHILADELPHIA – April 23, 2025 –Perfect Tides: Station to Station, the coming-of-age point n’ click narrative adventure sequel to award-winning title Perfect Tides from developer Three Bees, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, in addition to PC and Mac in 2025.
Written and designed by Meredith Gran, creator of the beloved Octopus Pie read by hundreds of thousands, Perfect Tides: Station to Station spotlights the thrill and whiplash of a young woman’s hesitant first steps into adulthood. Travel to the big city with 18-year-old Mara as she leaves her comfortable island hometown to begin her hopefully invigorating college experience.
Help Mara pursue her dreams as a young writer while navigating the challenges of her first year of independence. Each season offers new opportunities and challenges across more than 60 different environments and a dynamic cast of memorable characters. Succeed or fail in forging lasting friendships and discovering romantic partners as Mara learns to balance her personal goals, social life, and school responsibilities.
Experience and guide branching story beats while visiting key locations with the help of the city’s extensive transit system. Develop Mara’s writing voice by living life day-by-day, guiding her through classroom conversations and social gatherings. Then, synthesize the lessons learned and experiences discovered to help Mara produce thoughtful essays (or incoherent rambles) in her quest to become a literary legend.
“The city’s mass transit system is where Mara does a lot of her thinking,” says Meredith Gran, Three Bees’ founder. “Bringing Perfect Tides: Station to Station to the Nintendo Switch felt appropriate – players will be able to take it on the go as they experience their own journeys through life.”
Perfect Tides: Station to Station will launch on Nintendo Switch, as well as PC and Mac via Steam in 2025. For more information, please visit the official website, follow the team on Bluesky, and Twitter/X, join the community on Discord, and search #PerfectTides on all social media platforms.
About Three Bees
Three Bees is an independent game development studio founded by cartoonist and animator Meredith Gran. From 2007-2017, Meredith wrote and illustrated the webcomic popular Octopus Pie, amassing more than 100,000 readers over its 10-year run.
In 2022 Three Bees released its first title, Perfect Tides, a conduit for explorations of time, love and sexuality, creative drive, and the buried past. Its next title, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, is currently in development. It further meditates on the early years of adulthood, of moments both scarring and sublime.
LOS ANGELES – APRIL 23, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released a new game update for its collectible RPG, Tower of God: New World. Starting today, players can experience two new playable teammates, in-game content, events, and more.
SSR+ [Elite Spy] Xia Xia (Red Element, Support, Light Bearer) is a spy agent and an exceptional hacker who uncovers the secrets of the Ten Great Families. Grown into a cynical and practical woman, [Elite Spy] Xia Xia is a powerful AoE support with AoE HP recovery skills.
Another newly introduced teammate is XSR+ [Adventurer] Zahard (Green Element, Warrior, Fisherman), the first-ever XSR+ teammate to arrive in Tower of God: New World. This teammate features Zahard before wearing the crown and knowing his destiny. XSR+ is a new grade assigned to teammates that are either an “IF (imaginary)” version of an SSR+ character or based on an alternate appearance from the original work. An XSR+ teammate shares animations and skills of an SSR+ teammate, with the Revolution skills as a distinguishing factor.
The latest update also adds a brand-new “Pioneer’s Remnants” system. Players who clear Hard Mode will earn ‘Pioneer’s Remnants,’ which is linked to a special exchange shop allowing players to acquire various growth materials and rewards.
To celebrate the new update and newly added teammates, several events are now available until May 7:
[Elite Spy] Xia Xia Release Celebration Event: Welcoming the arrival of [Elite Spy] Xia Xia, players can enter many activities including Special Summon, Check-In, Boost Missions, and TapTap Plus, and obtain generous gifts such as Suspendiums, SSR+ [Elite Spy] Xia Xia and more.
[Adventurer] Zahard Release Celebration Event: Challenge [Adventurer] Zahard’s Data Tower to have a chance to earn a new teammate. A special Summon for [Adventurer] Zahard is also available.
In addition, the “Memorial Pocket” event has been added. It is a collectible event held every two weeks that offers players rewards for collecting a set of character cards.
Tower of God: New World is a collectible card game RPG based on “Tower of God,” a popular WEBTOON series that has surpassed 6 billion global views. In Tower of God: New World, players can take control of fan-favorite characters to ascend the Tower. Join Twenty-Fifth Bam – and more than 100 characters – as he fights his way through the Tower in gorgeous 3D animation that will make players feel like they have stepped into an anime world. Players will experience fast-paced battle mechanics while utilizing a unique Slot System that powers up a particular “slot” instead of a specific character.
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling: ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
With Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate arriving over a decade after the original and delivering even more options than before we dive right in and run through Yuzuha’s storylinee, try out the arcade mode, and test out a few of the massive roster of bonus characters in Rocket Panda’s release.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is the definitive remaster of the beloved 2D anime-style beat-’em-up, rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. Experience enhanced visuals, smoother gameplay, and an array of exciting new features that elevate the classic to new heights.
Team up with friends in local co-op or challenge up to 8 fighters from around the world with cross-platform online play. Choose from 38 playable characters, including powerful adversaries from the Phantom Breaker universe, each with their own distinct combat styles and abilities.
Immerse yourself in the game’s dynamic atmosphere with a remastered soundtrack composed by the all-girl J-rock band, The Phantom Breakers, or opt for the classic tunes from the original games.
Available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Epic Games Store.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Developer: Rocket Panda Games Japan Publisher: Rocket Panda Games Platform: Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5 Release Date: 17th April, 2024 Price: $24.99 USD
Recommended – “Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate’s visual upgrades, addition of an English dub, and new co-op action breathe new life into this beat’em up even if it feels like more could have been done.”
The ‘Flat screen’ mode will be available shortly after the VR release
Gaijin Entertainment is thrilled to announce that Aces of Thunder, the highly anticipated VR flight combat simulation game, will also be available for non-VR players on both PC and PlayStation 5. The ‘flat screen’ mode of Aces of Thunder is planned to be released shortly after the VR version, and non-VR players are already welcome to wishlist the game on a platform of their choosing.
“Flat screen mode will allow us to bring more players to the game and let VR-equipped users prove the advantages of having a headset in really immersive flight simulation dogfights”, – says Kirill Yudintsev, the creative director of Gaijin Entertainment. – While the game is already at the polishing stage, the developers are fully committed to release it only when it’s actually done.
Aces of Thunder is a flight combat simulation game focused on a selection of the most legendary World War I and World War II planes with meticulously recreated cockpits and unprecedented level of immersion, taking advantage of HOTAS controllers. A couple of dozen aircraft from five nations will be available instantly upon purchase. There will be a number of game modes, including PvP battles with evenly matched opponents, a set of challenging single player missions, and a combat scenario editor for those seeking to play by their own rules. Victory in Aces of Thunder will be determined by skill, precision, and mastery of the skies.
Aces of Thunder is planned to be launched simultaneously on PC and PlayStation VR2 in the coming months.
More information on the game is available at the official website and on YouTube channels of VR enthusiasts who are already trying the preview version of the game.
About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/”
