TOKYO, Japan – Feb. 13, 2025 –The Strongest TOFU, the ultimate condensed soy milk action platformer from developer Zounoashi Games and publisher Phoenixx, wobbles onto Nintendo Switch for fast-paced tofu tossing action today for $4.49 with a special %10 discount until Thursday, Feb. 26th at 7:00 AM PST.
Dig into the world’s first tofu action game created by a real Tofu Meister, and choose from three heralded forms of tofu — firm, silken, and freeze-dried — in a simple, yet intuitive experience. Face off against meal-ruining obstacles ranging from scalding hot frying pans, the ever-encroaching expiration date, or simply crumbling to pieces. Utilize the power of jiggly bean curds to bounce, shimmy, and slide toward the goal to deliver that perfectly delicious helping of tofu.
Navigate each block of tofu with an easy-to-learn but difficult to master control scheme. Using only a single joystick and button, propel through increasingly challenging maps and remain as intact and tasty as possible. Each block of tofu comes with its own distinct properties and nuances, giving each square of soy a different way to play each time.
The Strongest TOFU is a treat that satisfies both tastebuds and earbuds with an original soundtrack composed by former Nintendo composer Ryo Nagamatsu of RH Music. Enjoy original ambient tunes complimented by the distinctive lo-res designs of one of Japan’s top 100 Graphic Designers of 2024, Hattori-Graphics.
Head developer and tofu master TomozoP honed his tofu mastery, earning The Strongest TOFU its first award through an Indie Game Contest held by GYAAR Studio (Bandai Namco Studio’s indie game label) in 2022 before bringing his savory vision to the Nintendo Switch.
The Strongest TOFU launches on Nintendo Switch today for $4.49 with a special %10 discount until Thursday, Feb. 26th at 7:00 AM PST. It supports Japanese, English, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) languages.
Tofu is made from soybeans and is one of the most delicious foods in the world. Nutritious enough to be a meat substitute and even dates back to ancient times as a beloved food source. Tofu is extremely versatile, and can change a lot depending on its method of preparation, and particular dish it is used for.
About Phoenixx
Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, GTA Online brings a range of discounts and bonuses to help players celebrate the season of love, including Heartbreaker clothing, triple rewards on the returning Till Death Do Us Part mode, half off Valentine’s Suit Jackets, Dresses, and Masks, and many more, as outlined below:
The Heartbreaker Robe, Heartbreaker Bustier, and Heartbreaker Boxer Shorts for playing any time between February 13 – 19
Triple GTA$ and RP on Till Death Do Us Part
The Heartbreak Pendant for playing Till Death Do Us Part anytime this week
Double GTA$ and RP on Casino Story Missions, Casino Work, and Hotring Races
Double GTA$ on Taxi Work
The Valentines Blazer for enlisting as an Associate or Bodyguard
Weekly Challenge: Win any 2 Adversary Modes through February 19 to receive the Pink Heart Shades, in addition to the usual GTA$100,000 bonus
Free Blêuter’d Champagne
Claim the Albany Roosevelt Valor in The Duggan Robbery
Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Classique Broadway (Muscle) wrapped in a Los Santos Lovers limited-time livery and the Albany Roosevelt (Sports Classic)
HSW Premium Test Ride: The Shitzu Hakuchou Drag (Motorcycle)
LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Winning in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row will net players the Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 (Muscle)
LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Canis Kalahari (Off-Road), Enus Paragon R (Sports, 30% off), and the Vulcar Warrener (Sedan)
Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The BF Club (Compact)
Gun Van Discounts: 50% off the Heavy Rifle and 40% off the Precision Rifle for GTA+ Members
30% off the Casino Master Penthouse and Casino Master Penthouse Upgrades and Modifications
50% off Valentine’s Suit Jackets, Dresses, and Masks
Vehicle Discounts: 50% off the Progen Emerus (Super) and Pegassi Torero XO (Super), plus 30% off the Dinka Sugoi (Sports), Declasse Impaler SZ (Muscle), Bravado Dorado (SUV), Enus Paragon R (Sports), and Buckingham Shamal (Plane)
GTA+ Benefits: A free Vapid FMJ (Super) at The Vinewood Car Club, along with the Honkers Tie Dye Hoodie and Hat, access to a selection of Rockstar Games titles, and more
The completely rebuild iteration of the official Supercross videogame will be released on April 10, 2025, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Sydney, Australia (February 14, 2025) – Milestone, a leading global racing game developer and publisher based in Milan, and Feld Motor Sports, Inc.,the worldwide leader inspecialised arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment, released today the first gameplay trailer of Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game.
Realised in collaboration with some of the most relevant creators from the Supercross gaming community, the trailer shows the Anaheim 1 and Glendale tracks in their 2025 layouts. Indeed, by leveraging a new development procedure based on the blueprints of the circuits to be raced in the current championship, Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will feature rosters, bikes and tracks of the ongoing season, something that never happened in the franchise’s history. Besides Anaheim 1 and Glendale, the trailer also shows one of the original motocross tracks designed by Milestone, in which players will get to test a completely different riding experience. Moreover, the adoption of Unreal Engine 5 has enabled a huge graphic update, the introduction of a renowned physics system giving players more control over the riders’ and bikes’ movements – both in-air and on the ground – as well as the implementation of neural AI. This package of novelties will result in a more realistic and simulative gameplay which all fans will get to master through dedicated tutorials.
Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as of April10, 2025,with Early Access available from April 7, 2025.
# # #
About Milestone
About Milestone Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers and publishers in the world. The +300 people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IP, RIDE. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/
About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam™, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc.
LOS ANGELES – FEBRUARY 13, 2025 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update for Solo Leveling: ARISE that opens the next phase of the new cooperative raid. This new update introduces a new hunter, various content updates, and limited time events as well.
The second and final phase of the Jeju Island Alliance Raid, the game’s global cooperative event, has been released to follow the stages released during the January update. Players who previously battled the ant army and secured a path to the Queen Ant can now engage in a battle against this formidable new enemy.
The final phase includes two Operations: during the Main Operation, players will attempt to subdue the Queen Ant, while the Decoy Operation has players working to attract the attention of the other ants. The Queen Ant Raid requires each player to form a team comprised of Sung Jinwoo and nine hunters, as they might for other Guild Boss challenges. Players participating in the Raid can earn various rewards, including Mana Power Extract, Special Weapon Designs for the protagonist Jinwoo, and more.
The new SSR fire-type Assassin Tawata Kanae has been added as well. She dual-wields mana-powered swords connected to wires and executes complex blade maneuvers. Her ultimate skill “Tsuchigumo” unleashes multiple wires to bind the enemy as she performs a stunning sword technique that cuts not just the enemy’s body but the enemy’s very lifeline.
This update also features various content improvements, including Hard Mode for the [Workshop of Brilliant Light] Spire of Transfiguration. Players can also unlock the “Shadow Armament” feature for each of their Shadow Soldiers as the soldiers reach General grade. When a Shadow Armament is activated, that Shadow can obtain a new skill as well as boosts to their basic stats.
A new Artifact slot layout has been rolled out to allow players to assign and switch between entire artifact loadouts for Sung Jinwoo and individual hunters.
Generous rewards can be acquired by completing the new events. A new Deimos Event is now available through March 13th. Players who clear the dungeon the fastest will receive exclusive rewards on a first-come, first-served basis, including a profile background, profile icon, profile frame, and Sung Jinwoo Chroma. If over 3,000 players clear the dungeon, all event participants will receive Marks of Time I, Marks of Time II, Gold, Custom Draw Tickets, and Mana-imbued Fabric.
Valentine’s Day-themed events have also arrived: the “Sweet Valentine’s! Check-In Gift” offers check-in rewards such as Hunter Exclusive Weapon Designs, [Heroic] Skill Rune Vol.4, and more, while the “Sweet Valentine’s!” event itself offers a chance for players to acquire Mana Power Extract and various in-game items through daily missions and a mini-game. Both events run through March 13th as well.
Netmarble is gearing up for the “Solo Leveling: ARISE Championship 2025 (SLC 2025)”, the first official global competition for the game. Starting today, players who have earned 1,000 or more season points from the Battlefield of Time Season 7 can sign in for the SLC 2025 until February 20 and the Preliminary rounds will kick off online on February 21st. The grand finals will be held onsite in Korea on April 12th.
Solo Leveling: ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”
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.
Due to overwhelming demand, and achieving the second most units sold in China behind only Black Myth: Wukong, Zerocreation Games will continue the sinister story with The Hungry Lamb’s sequel, The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of the City’s Fall, in Q4 2025.
Devastated by the Great Tianqi Explosion, Liang persists as a broken man. Wandering a country torn apart by rebellion and bloodshed, he turns to a life of crime. A mysterious man hires him to escort four young girls to a powerful lord to become his heirs.
Liang agrees to the illicit errand, but soon discovers the truth: the so-called nobleman is a monstrous swine demon that preys upon innocent children. Confront the depths of Liang’s own morality on this harrowing journey, setting him on an arduous path toward redemption.
Forge bonds with each of the girls in an age of war and unrest. Learn their different backgrounds, traits, and personalities, nurturing their different needs with patience and understanding. Every decision shapes the journey’s direction with branching paths and lasting consequences. Unlock all possible outcomes in nine different endings, and seek the true conclusion of this tale.
Endure the grim reality of the Ming Dynasty, brought to life with hand-drawn illustrations that blend traditional Chinese artistry with modern animation. Brace for a gripping tale of chaos, survival, and unsettling themes reflective of the time. Mature content included: Combat, weapon imagery, bones/bones, derogatory language, excruciating pain, criminal behavior, bleeding, violent behavior, accidental death, bodily injury, corpses, violent depictions, suicide, including partial nudity, depiction of a young girl flirting with an adult man, and alcohol consumption without any blood or bloody scenes.
The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty features performances by renowned voice actors Rie Kugimiya (Fullmetal Alchemists/ Brotherhood, Fairy Tail, Gintama), Kazuma Horie (Durarara!!, Elfen Lied, Psycho-Pass, Claymore), Risa Shimizu (Pokémon, Cyberpunk 2077), among others.
“We are very excited to finally bring our story to the Nintendo Switch, after captivating the minds of over one million fans around the world,” said Ji Ling, Producer for Zerocreation Games. “We look forward to continuing our tale in the upcoming sequel coming later this year.”
The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty will come to Nintendo Switch on Thursday, March 13th for $11.99 USD 11.99 EUR 10.79 GBP, and is available now on PC via Steam for $9.99 USD. It supports Chinese, English, Japanese, text with Chinese and Japanese voice acting, with Ukrainian, Russian, and French localization currently in production. To learn more, check out 2P Games official web page and follow them on social media.
About 2P Games
2P Games was founded in China by a small team of experts from the Asian games industry with a decade of professional experience. They are behind the release of successful indie gems like Immortal Life, Return from Core, and Time Walker: Dark World.
About Zerocreation Games
Zerocreation Games is a game developer based in Shanghai, China. The producer has previously released the critically-acclaimed title “The Peach Blossom Spring”, and aims to bring storytelling to the next level in “The Hungry Lamb”.
When facing endless battlefields filled with unrelenting mechanical enemies, only superior firepower can lead to victory. Take control of Snezhinka, a newly enlisted member of the private military contractor Blue Peacock Co. searching for her missing sister, drafted into this conflict. Choose Snezhinka’s battles, both on the frontline and internally against an overzealous government program taking chunks out of her hard-earned paycheck.
Manage Snezhinka’s income and spend her funds on increasingly powerful firearms, combat upgrades, and even battle-hungry companions ready to even the playing field as our heroine moves ever closer to rescuing her sister. Become a grizzled combat specialist with an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay loop of explosive offense and unbreakable defense.
Master the way of the gun with a dedicated arsenal of weapons, each with its own unique stats and techniques to learn. Get up close and personal with the rapid-firing SMG, take on enemies with assault rifles’ quick precision, or perform overwatch with the armor-piercing sniper rifle.
Partition available funds to Snezhinka’s base stats, leveling up essential skills to become an even deadlier soldier. Buff combat damage, increase the quickness of her reload speed, or create a blisteringly fast fire rate to rain lead on the enemy. Set up defensive barricades to keep the mechanical menaces at bay while deploying specialized gadgets like grenades and gun turrets to stall the advancing armies.
Become immersed in Snezhinka’s tale of love, loss, and robots in the dedicated story mode or test her combat prowess in this game’s challenge modes, joining other elite mercenaries by posting high scores online.
Snezhinka is currently available on Steam PC for $7.99 and is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch today, for $11.99 with a 10% off launch sale on the Nintendo Switch that runs till Wednesday, 26 February. Language options include English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
For more information, please visit thePLAYISM website, follow PLAYISM on Facebook and Twitter, and follow the hashtag #snezhinka on social media.
About hinyari9
Creator of titles such as Marfusha: Sentinel Girls and Snezhinka: Sentinel Girls 2, hinyari9 is a developer whose affinity for creative character designs and breathtaking worlds lends itself well to the game development process.
Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as Gnosia, The Good Life, Idol Manager, Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight, Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, the La-Mulana series, Bright Memory, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles.
PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World.”
The MACROSS franchise comes to the West once more with a shooter that brings most of the franchise’s biggest pilots, songstresses, and famous songs together in some action packed shooting gameplay. Featuring a unique perspective from five different pilots, in this video we follow Hayate Immelmann through MACROSS Delta’s full version in MACROSS -Shooting Insight-‘s story mode.
MACROSS -Shooting Insight- MACROSS Delta Full Playthrough
Introducing an all-new Macross game, the latest entry in the landmark science fiction franchise! Embark upon a galaxy-spanning mission to rescue the missing songstresses!
MACROSS -Shooting Insight- Developer: KAMINARI GAMES Inc. Publisher: Bushiroad Inc. Platform: Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4 Release Date: 14th March, 2024 Price: $39.99 USD
Not Recommended – “MACROSS -Shooting Insight- leaves a lot to be desired. Fans will adore the songs and interactions but a simple plot and lacking extras make this a difficult recommendation.”
When it comes to Nippon Ichi Software the first game series that many will think of is Disgaea, and rightly so since not only is that their first major game to make a mark in the West, but it is also one that they have tapped into consistently throughout the years, be it sequels, spin-offs, enhanced editions, and more. This has left quite a few of their other RPGs lost to the past or rarely touched to the point that not too long ago the company brought some of these RPGs out again through classics collections. One such game that was included in those collections happened to be Phantom Brave, an oft revisited title by Nippon Ichi that saw various enhancements through the years but never was given a chance at a sequel. Until now that is. Arriving over twenty years after the first game, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero gives fans a chance to see how Marona and Ash’s story will continue, but will it be for the best?
Story
Six months have passed since Marona and Ash were able to save the world from the herald of destruction, Sulphur, and many have come to treat Marona as a hero now rather than as a cursed child who can see and interact with ghosts. This was always thanks to her unique magical ability that not only allowed her to speak with the spirits and ghosts of those around her, but also “confine” them into objects to fight by her side. S a Chroma, Marona has spent these last few months helping people with Ash as her primary defender and closest spirit but disaster strikes when a massive fleet of monstrous ships called the Shipwreck Fleet appears and not only manage to overpower Marona, but the masked captain of the fleet saps nearly all of Marona’s unique powers out of her. In a desperate attempt to save Marona, Ash sends her overboard all while fighting the minions of the fleet to try and keep her safe.
When Marona awakens, she finds she has washed ashore a small island where an odd group of pirates called the Argento Pirate Crew are acting like big-shots despite their small size and an incredibly flustered spirit of a pirate ghost by the name of Apricot is watching anxiously. After speaking with Apricot and learning that her father, Argento, founded the crew and once assembled a fleet large enough to fend off the even the nastiest of terrors on the waves but has now gone missing after setting out with nearly everyone long ago to put an end to the Shipwreck Fleet, the two make a promise to work together to track down Apricot’s father and reunite with Ash, even if it means taking over a pirate crew, sailing the seas, and battling on countless islands to do it.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is as charming as the bright colors and cute designs of the characters make it out to be and the storyline, while straightforward for the most part outside of some expected twists, is entertaining enough thanks to its core cast, it also happens to be one that isn’t afraid to tackle some darker subjects at times. Obviously, since most of Marona’s companions are ghosts, they are literally dead and having to deal with the reality of their situation and those that have been left behind, with only Marona capable of actually doing anything for many of them. Of course, this darkness doesn’t diminish the humor in any way, though don’t quite expect some of the major fourth-wall breaking stuff from the Disgaea franchise, Phantom Brave takes things a bit on the lighter side when it comes to comedy most of the time.
Something that helps make Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero feel like an interesting journey is that unlike the original entry that saw Marona and Ash as the primary characters, this time around Marona is joined not only by Apricot but a number of other characters eventually join her adventure as well and are just as entertaining as she is. In fact, Mayfair and Henna happen to be absolute delights alongside Marona and seeing these characters interact throughout the story is highly entertaining, even if it does mean that Ash does end up being side-lined for quite a bit thanks to the aforementioned separation at the start of the game. This is also helped by the fact that Apricot is perhaps one of the best characters that Nippon Ichi Software has created in some time, perhaps due to her shy and anxious nature where her determination still shines through or something else, but she’s easily the standout in this sequel.
Gameplay
When it comes to combat in Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero there have been a few modifications but many of the core elements remain the same. A few of the more basic changes revolve around the fact that player movement and skill targeting are no longer limited to a grid but instead to a free-movement system, with each character and enemy having a certain move distance and attack radius, with some skills having highly specific attack grids that can be slightly adjusted to deal as much as damage as possible, especially AoE type attacks. Marona and her allies will all have a set speed stat that determines the turn order with enemies but for almost every encounter Marona will be entering the fight alone. Players will use Marona’s special powers to “confine” her ghost allies to various physical objects in the stage, be it a clump of weeds or a rock to a starfish or even a pre-set cannon in later stages. Depending on what item Marona has confined an allied ghost to they may receive status boosts and even additional buffs depending on whether or not the object was linked in some way to others.
Something interesting about this system is that all spirits that Marona “confines” into an object only have a set number of turns they can remain in battle and this amount depends on the character’s class and power. For example, Apricot will initially be the best as she can stay on the field for multiple turns while a cleric can only last for three turns. When a ghost’s turn counter runs out, they will immediately despawn no matter how much health they might have and cannot be summoned again for that stage. Combine this with the fact that Marona can only confine so many ghosts during battle, with allies holding items costing two points and allies without anything costing one, and players need to strategize how to properly summon and distribute their allies in battle. It is entirely possible, especially in some more elaborate stages, to try and summon most of Marona’s allies only to then waste a lto of their turns simply getting in range of the opponent rather than waiting for them to get closer on their own.
It is worth noting that Marona herself is fairly useless in a fight initially as she can only use the most basic attacks but should she fall in combat, it is impossible to confine more allies, meaning players will need to always make sure Marona is protected or properly healed. What Marona an do is use her skills to immediately move a confined spirit’s turn to the next in the order or even allow them to attack twice in a row initially. As players progress she will gain additional abilities such as the ability to confine allies into obtained machinery and weaponry that gives character’s incredibly strong buffs and “Confriend.” Confriend is an ability that fuses Marona with her selected ally and provides a significant boost in stats and gives the fused Marona multiple attacks that increase in amount depending on her bond level with the fused spirit. Players can raise Marona’s bond level with specific spirits by fighting alongside them and talking to them on the island between fights, though it is worth noting that there is no actual dialogue variation even at max bond. That being said, a max bonded Confriened Marona can chew her way through nearly any opponents, something that we will touch upon momentarily.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero’s weapons and items are just as important as the characters that are holding them as every weapon, be it a simple staff or bow to smacking someone with a tuna or tree, has its own set of skills and power levels. This can create some rather strange looking combinations of character loadouts and tons of variety for those really looking to see just how far they can take things. In fact, this game offers just as many, if not more, ways to completely break the game’s difficulty level just like the Disgaea series. There are far too many to go into detail here, but things such as the “Juice Bar” that allows players to bank XP that can then be dumped to quickly level or over-level characters, Dungeon Creation to make use of randomized dungeons to boost the power of items and the strength of characters, and even reincarnating max level units to increase their power even further beyond the maximum. Of course, these things aren’t required to complete the main storyline, but those looking to take on some of the harder post-game challenges will want to try and bust the game’s power-scaling as quickly as possible to do so and it is just as fun here as it is in Nippon Ichi’s mainstream franchise.
Audio & Visuals
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero makes the same transition that the Disgaea series has undergone through the last couple of releases by shifting from sprites to chibi 3D models to a… less than satisfactory degree. Similar to issues that arose in Disgaea, while these chibi models look good enough during exploration and during basic combat actions, they often appear stiff and lacking in emotion during the few cutscenes and the more elaborate special attacks that players can unleash. The models themselves are nicely detailed at least and thankfully almost all of the characters are given properly drawn character portraits showing off their true appearances with plenty of variety in expressions. Unfortunately, despite the game being very bright and colorful with a decent amount of variety for character modes, the game quickly starts reusing assets and nowhere does this become more apparent in the second half of the title. It is nice to note that Marona’s “confriend” ability gives her plenty of new looks as well, encouraging players to see just how many they can find while also tapping into its powerful potential.
Surprisingly enough, NIS America has managed to bring back both English voice actors for Marona (Sandy Fox) and Ash (Lex Lang) but unfortunately it seems that both actors didn’t quite manage to provide their best work with the English dub here. This is especially noticeable when compared to Risa Mei’s portrayal as Apricot and other characters as well, especially since the storyline here is fully voiced. Of course, the Japanese voice track is also included as an option to swap to at any time should the player wish. As for the soundtrack, the game’s background music is fairly generic and doesn’t stand out too much besides having some solid battle themes for some locations.
Overall
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a successful return for a long slumbering storyline that sees a familiar face that has only appeared in re-releases and guest-appearances and finally continues her own journey in successful fashion. Sure, the storyline may not be the most unique thing around but the real heart of this JRPG is its characters. Combine this with some very solid gameplay that is familiar feeling for longtime Disgaea fans but just fresh enough to keep things feeling different even if it does sacrifice the previously loved sprites for the new art direction the company has chosen to move forward with. Either way, this is hopefully a great start to reviving the many slumbering IPs in Nipppon Ichi Software’s repertoire.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Netmarble just released a new sneak peek video for its action-adventure RPG – Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. This video provides a first look at the legendary creatures players will encounter throughout the game, including the fan-favorite Drogon who appears as a Field Boss.
Drawing inspiration from George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, the creatures are brought to life in a game for the first time in an original and captivating way.
In the multi-player mode “Altar of Memories,” players can team up to battle these powerful monsters:
Ice Spiders – Described to be “as large as hounds,” these nightmarish creatures are said to be ridden by the White Walkers as they swept through the Seven Kingdoms. They can be found nesting in caves where they creep along ceilings, spewing webs and powerful venom.
Stormhorn Unicorns – These goat-like, rare creatures live on the island of Skagos, heralding thunder and lightning. They use their fearsome horn and enormous size to dominate in battle.
Ironbeak Griffins – These majestic creatures are said to have once lived in the valleys of the Westerlands, making their nests in abandoned mines as they searched for prey.
Red Cockatrice – With a dragon-like body and a rooster’s head, these mythical creatures are as grotesque as they are deadly. Their razor-sharp beak and claws made quick work of those unfortunate enough to have stumbled upon them.
In Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, players will experience a brand-new story as they take on the role of a new character, who, through a quirk of fate, becomes the heir to House Tyre, a small noble house in the North. In addition to customizing their character with a robust character creator, players will be able to select from one of three classes inspired by cornerstone roles within the original series – Sellsword, Knight or Assassin – as they take their first steps into the world of Westeros.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to launch across various territories this year for iOS and Android devices, and through Windows Launcher on PC. More to come on worldwide launch dates soon. Visit (https://gameofthrones.netmarble.com/).
February 13th 2025 – Ambertail Games and Team17 Digital launch dino-centric shop management sim Amber Isle on Nintendo Switch today! Amber Isle welcomes players to set up shop in the eponymous Amber Isle, a friendly village fit to burst with an eclectic mix of prehistoric animals (Paleofolk), who are desperate for players to breathe new life into their community and bring their home back from the brink of fossilisation. Meet dozens of dapper dinos and revel in reptile retail in this Switch release, for a wonderful time on your Amber Isle. Join us for the grand opening!
Being the new owner of a failing shop is no mean feat, and once players have created their own Paleo-persona, they’ll need to roll up their sleeves and get their claws dirty as they work to maintain the shop. Players will spend their days bartering with stubborn customers, stocking shelves with everything their paleo pals might need, befriending the locals, improving the village, and exploring the surrounding areas for new items to craft, all in an attempt to convince their fellow Paleofolk to return to Amber Isle permanently.
Did you know: You can tell the difference between a dinosaur fossil and a stone by licking it. We don’t recommend licking actual dinosaurs though.
Amber Isle Key Features: Open Shop: Customise, name, and run your shop your way – use the profits to unlock new shop décor, walls, floors, and more, making the space uniquely yours. Rebuild the Island: Rebuild, decorate, and unlock new areas to explore on Amber Isle, and with enough improvement, Paleofolk will start to take up residence on the island permanently. Meet the Neighbours: Amber Isle is home to 48 different Paleofolk to befriend, including Ice Age mammals, Permian amphibians, marine life, invertebrates, and more. Paleo-you: Express your penchant for the prehistoric and design your very own Paleofolk – change your clothes, crests, and colours, to create your perfect paleo-persona.
For more information on Amber Isle please check out the Amber Isle website
About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more info.
“PlayStation” and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
