Dive into fast-paced, hilarious, arcade action featuring basketball, soccer, golf and tennis with your favorite Looney Tunes all-stars in solo play and local multiplayer!
LEFT TURN, Albuquerque – Sept. 27, 2024 – The Looney Tunes are back in action in Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, which launches today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. Jump into four fast-paced sports with your Looney Tunes favorites in solo play or local multiplayer in the first Looney Tunes video game on all home consoles in over a decade.
Compete against friends and family with the Looney Tunes squad in arcade-style basketball, soccer, golf and tennis. Play as your favorite Looney Tunes all-stars and choose the characters that best suit your play style. Avoid wacky obstacles and gain power-ups to incite chaos solo or in four-player local co-op!
Key Game Features
Four Action-Packed Sports: Take on all rivals in 2v2 arcade basketball, 1v1 or 2v2 arcade tennis, 4-player golf, and 4v4 arcade soccer!
Squad Up With Your Favorite Tunes: Choose from nine iconic playable characters each with their own specialties, including Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Taz, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.
Compete With Friends: Enjoy arcade sports action solo or with up to four players in local co-op.
Travel the Loonieverse: Play across iconic worlds like Galactic Outpost Delta, Porky’s Barn, Foghorn’s Farm, Road Runner’s Canyon, Whispering Woods, Martian Command Center, Granny’s House, and many more!
Unleash the Full Acme Arsenal: Disrupt your opponents in the wackiest ways possible, but watch out for that anvil!
The Deluxe Edition is also available now for $59.99, featuring the exclusive Yosemite Sam character to use in game, Golden Outlaws uniforms, and the “Wild West Sports Pack,” which includes a western-themed basketball, soccer ball, tennis ball and golf clubs.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, developed by Bamtang Games and published by GameMill Entertainment.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles.
About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
When it comes to Kazutaka Kodaka’s works, fans have adored the Danganronpa franchise and have been hoping to see this same manic magic captured again in some way. Since the Danganronpa series appears to have come to an end, things have been a bit hit and miss with the popular writer and director. Kazutaka managed to make a successful return to his roots with plenty of mysteries to solve in Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE when it arrived last year as a Switch exclusive and now Spike Chunsoft is making sure that everyone has a chance to see what this title has to offer in the form of an enhanced multiplatform release. Containing all of the previous DLC and other upgrades, does Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus manage to keep players on the edge with its mysteries?
Story
Yuma Kokohead has awoken in a lost-and-found room with no memory of who or what he even is, with his only real clue being a note in his jacket stating his name and that he is meant to travel to the Kanai Ward on a soon departing train as a trainee for the World Detective Organization. Aboard this train he finds a number of other highly gifted detectives, many of which reveal that every member of the WDO has a special “Forensic Forte” supernatural ability that helps them solve cases. The only problem is, not only does the amnesiac Yuma have no clue what his ability is nor a way to prove his identity, a disastrous crisis unfolds before the train can even arrive at the Kanai Ward.
Amidst this crisis Yuma finds that his amnesia is a result of making something of a deal with the devil as a mysterious voice revealing itself to be a ghostly apparition by the name of Shinigami reveals herself to him, promising to assist Yuma in any way when it comes to solving cases, even in ways unimaginable to the already over-the-top abilities of the other detectives. With the help of Shinigami Yuma quickly finds himself embroiled in mystery after mystery that initially seem separate from one another but eventually culminate in massive twists and reveals that tie everything together in some rather shocking ways.
RAIN CODE Plus tells an incredibly interesting and gripping storyline spread across its multiple mysteries and just like any good mystery game, while each case may seem separate from another it soon becomes apparent that a grander scheme is at play as numerous twists and revelations come to light as Yuma, Shinigami, and his fellow detectives continue to solve cases and uncover more about the secrets that make the Kanai Ward what it is. This is a narrative that will keep players wanting to learn more at every turn, and thankfully the title manages to deliver that and then some. In fact, RAIN CODE Plus goes a step beyond the original release as it comes coupled with all of the DLC cases that were released for the Switch version post-release. These extra chapters are all available right from the very beginning of the game but considering they contain spoilers and introduce characters and events incredibly out of order from the main storyline players should wait until they clear the main game first.
That being said, these bonus cases are a great way to help the other characters in the game shine besides Yuma and Shinigami which is a good thing because the characters also happen to be one of RAIN CODE Plus’ strongest elements. As the main character Yuma works well with his amnesia allowing players to learn as he does all while making the amnesia a key plot point. Nearly every main character that works alongside Yuma is endearing in their own way and are just as unique as what fans of the writers would expect and, as mentioned before thanks to the extra content, they are given far more chance to shine outside of the main storyline as well. That being said, perhaps the character that really takes the cake among everyone else is Shinigami herself. She is completely irreverent to any serious scene, often mocking or teasing Yuna but obviously still willing to help nonetheless. Her innuendo and constant string of off-the-wall banter makes her a perfect match for Yuma and the dark situations he finds himself in. Sure, it is possible to see that she could be annoying for some, but for us she’s a perfect fit that balances the tone and themes of the game excellently.
Gameplay
When not talking or interacting with the colorful cast of characters in RAIN CODE Plus, players will generally be spending their time exploring the Kanai Ward or, most importantly, investigating the various crime scenes that they get involved in. Crime scenes all play out in a mostly similar manner, with Yuma being able to walk around and investigate objects both pertinent and negligible to the case but players are encouraged to investigate everything as even inconsequential items still reward them with Detective Points or DP. This DP works as a simple leveling system that also allows Yuma to unlock special abilities that will come into play during a much more involved gameplay element, the Mystery Dungeons, by increasing his health, making solving riddles a bit easier, or various other abilities though only a few can be equipped at a time.
While the general investigation element remains the same for most cases, what sets each one apart besides the obvious subject matter is that a different detective will accompany Yuma and assist him with their Forte in various ways. These Forte make for some incredibly interesting mechanics such as one case where players must obtain specific disguises to extract proper information from suspects or, in another case, rewind time partially though this isn’t quite as interesting despite how useful it might seem. As players search through a crime scene either alone or with a fellow detective they will uncover various specific clues and deduce how they play a factor into what happened as well, with these clues coming into play in the Shinigami’s Mystery Dungeon where she quite literally vomits them up as solution keys.
A lot of a Mystery Dungeon involves walking down an endless hallway with auto dialogue turned on to advance the unfortunately drawn out nature of the dungeon until players are challenged with a variety of different games. Some of these are as simple as deducing the right answer to a question with there being multiple correct answers, others involve quite literally placing Shinigami in a barrel and filling in a blank by throwing swords at her, quick time hopping to answer questions, or even taking part in a big “Attack on Titan” style encounter near the end of things. These mini-games can be rather wild and help keep things feeling at least somewhat fresh given how long and drawn out some Mystery Dungeons can be but perhaps the most involved sequences are the Reasoning Death Matches.
These pit Yuma against a twisted phantom resembling someone from the case that throws out accusations and random noise to try and damage Yuma’s argument and it is up to the player to figure out the proper solution key to slot into their blade as evidence and slice through the accusation, proving the contradiction right there and damaging the phantom. Players will need to dodge around accusations to keep their energy up, which is also hurt by failing other mini-games mentioned earlier. These numerous mini-games keep the Mystery Dungeons feeling unique even if they do drag on a bit too long at times, especially when certain elements are repeated, but between these and the exploration found in the Kanai Ward, players are in for quite a unique treat when it comes to solving these mysteries with the power of Shinigami at their side.
Audio & Visuals
While originally developed for the Nintendo Switch Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus has been given a solid visual upgrade by Spike Chunsoft with its arrival on the Xbox Series X. This includes upscaling the visuals to 4K and dramatically reducing load times. Considering the stylish designs of the world and the character models the upscaling isn’t a significant improvement but it is still impressive nonetheless. Of course, this is thanks to the fact that the character models are impressively detailed and are just as memorable as one would expect from the creator of the Danganronpa franchise. Nearly every story character, be it as simple as our lead Yuma or as excessive as Shinigami can be and everything in-between is a delight. The neon lit streets of the Kanai Ward are also presented wonderfully and the Mystery Labyrinths feel like trippy versions of randomized dungeons that players would usually find in an RPG rather than a mystery game, portraying the confusing nature of a mystery perfectly.
The voice work for the title is also handled quite nicely with all of the characters given voice work fitting for their designs and personalities. It is interesting to note that Shinigami will likely be a hit or miss character for some thanks to her personality but personally she was a delight throughout the adventure both thanks to her mischievous and blunt statements as well as her often completely out-of-place writing at times all handled excellently by her voice actor. Of course, the Japanese voice track is available for those who wish to play using the original dub instead. As for the soundtrack RAIN CODE Plus uses a wonderfully fitting collection of jazz style music with slight noir undertones and some blues as well, making for an eclectic collection of background music that can be enjoyed both during gameplay as well as sampled through the main menu’s “Gallery” option once unlocked.
Overall
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus has never looked better and by providing all of the additional DLC for the original release together in this enhanced version, players on these new platforms will be able to experience the best that this twisting mystery detective game has to offer. With a great art style and gripping mysteries to uncover, players will find that the game rarely misses a beat thanks to its wonderful cast of characters and expanded content thanks to the bonus cases, even if the Mystery Dungeons can be a bit long in the teeth sometimes.
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Switch and PlayStation 5 owners can now own the Collector’s Edition and standard physical copy of this 2.5D platforming adventure
Barcelona, Spain – September 27th, 2024 – Selecta Play, together with Maniac Panda Games and Catness Games, are proud to announce that their 2.5D platformer/puzzler One Last Breath will release as a physical edition on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 consoles today, at a price of €39.99 / $39.99 for Nintendo Switch and €34.99 / $34.99 for PlayStation 5.
The Seeds of Hope Collector’s Edition also launches today in Europe at a price of €69,99, releasing in a in a collectible monobox and including an exclusive 16-page comic, a biodegradable peat pot, a substrate disk, and a seed “bomb,” alongside a customizable wing crafted from algae. Everything you need to grow your plant can be found in this collector’s edition – simply add water and wait. With the digital version having released on PC and Xbox Series X/S as well as Switch and PlayStation 5 earlier this year, players can now own the physical and collector’s edition on select platforms.
About One Last Breath One Last Breath is a 2.5D platformer/puzzler wherein you play as Gaia, an earth goddess born from mother nature’s very last breath. Thrust into existence in a post-apocalyptic earth where mankind has all but vanished, it’s up to Gaia to restore life back to the planet. But be forewarned, as decades of pollution and greed have twisted the land into a hostile ruin full of deadly aberrations.
Gaia’s powers allow her to control the environment – such as creating paths using tree trunks or summoning vines to hang between gaps – which are used in a variety of puzzles. Throughout her journey she’ll visit abandoned factories filled with hazardous, man-made obstacles that are mysteriously still operational. This polluted landscape is crawling with mutants who will mercilessly hunt Gaia down, so you must be careful if you’re to achieve your goal of restoring the planet. You’ll need to thoroughly explore too, as doing so will unlock an alternate ending, further uncovering the truth about humanity’s fate and its future.
About Selecta Play
Selecta Play is SelectaVisión’s video games publishing branch. The company works with talented studios on unique video games and helps them publish their titles in both physical and digital formats worldwide.
About Catness Games
Catness Games is a leading game company committed to innovation. We have been almost a decade working with well-known brands to develop, port and publish awesome Unreal Engine games.
About Maniac Panda Games
Maniac Panda Games is an independent video game studio by Nexxyo Labs, a vibrant technology company headquartered in Navarra, Spain, that unites a global team of talented and young professionals.
Born in 2019 from the dream of a group of friends passionate about gaming and possessing a wealth of experience in development, Maniac Panda Games has evolved into a mission to revolutionize the way people engage with gaming, actively crafting new ways to immerse players in the exhilarating world of gaming with thrilling games in the oven and their own ecosystem of games, Blink Galaxy. Rooted in our dual commitment to delivering entertainment and fostering a global gaming community, we continually push innovation ensuring enduring value for each player.
First Teaser Trailer Gives Gamers a Glimpse Inside the Magical World
BURLINGAME, Calif. –Sept. 27, 2024 – Today at Tokyo Game Show 2024, KOEI TECMO and developer Gust unveiled the first teaser trailer for their new Atelier game, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian. Set in the universe of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, this new Atelier title will embark players on a magical adventure, featuring a new protagonist.
The game is currently in development and scheduled to release in 2025 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam®.
For more information on Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, be sure to visit the teaser site, Subscribe to the official KOEI TECMO America YouTube channel, Like us on Facebook, and Follow us on X, Instagram, and Discord.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.
KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.
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Build your own team and lead your Champions to victory in turn-based skirmishes
Paris, France, September 26th, 2024 – Independent developer Gemelli Games is proud to release a playable demo ahead of the Steam Turn-Based RPG Fest and the Steam Next Fest, for its upcoming fantasy tactical RPG Skygard Arena. Available now on Steam, this demo is a unique experience for players to discover the core gameplay mechanics of Skygard Arena, some of its playable Champions and arenas.
In the Skygard Arena Demo, get an early look at the game’s Arena mode. After 4 introductory missions to discover the basics, jump into the action with no time or game limit! Play solo against two kinds of AI opponents: the Classic AI, perfect to train over your first games, or the studio’s in-house Experimental AI, inspired by chess engines, for a new kind of challenge. You can also take the fight online and face other players with the demo’s global matchmaking system to climb the leaderboard, or face a friend for a casual game! Playing games online or against AI will make you unlock more Champions, with 7 available in total. You will also unlock an alternate Persona for each Champion, with their own moveset, and over 50 playable items to build your own team and find the playstyle that suits you. This demo is a unique experience designed to showcase the core gameplay of Skygard Arena – the first chapters of the single-player campaign mode will be available when the game launches in Early Access later this year!
About Skygard Arena Centuries after a cataclysm that shattered the world of Skygard, five factions now battle across floating shards in the sky, vying for a mysterious crown from an ancient civilization. As the factions have their champions clash at the Grand Tournament for this powerful artifact, questions arise: Will it bring peace, grant ultimate power, or lead to a more somber future for Skygard?
Starting from Early Access, delve into Skygard Arena’s single-player PvE campaign, letting you discover the story of the playable Champions uncovering the mysteries of Skygard. Along the way, expand your roster by unlocking new Champions, discovering their alternate Personas and collecting powerful Artifacts—all of which combine to create a unique playstyle.
One of Skygard Arena’s standout features is its multiplayer PvP mode, offering intense 15-minute 1v1 matches. With its own progression system, build custom teams and outwit your opponent in fast-paced skirmishes designed for both casual play with friends and competitive ranking. With a focus on skill, Skygard Arena ensures a fair PvP experience with no microtransactions, creating a level playing field for all players.
Crafting your ultimate squad is key in Skygard Arena. With thousands of possible combinations, you can assemble a team of three, from 9 Champions and more to come throughout Early Access, each with two distinct Personas that modify their gameplay experiences and skill sets. Amplify their power with game-changing Artifacts: Will you equip Champei with the Crimson Gem to unleash a wave of Bleed effects on your foes, or opt for the Iron Chains to cripple their movement? The possibilities are endless as you customize your squad to suit your strategy.
Engage in tactical skirmishes where every decision counts: position your Champions wisely, choose the perfect moment to unleash devastating ultimate spells and turn the tide of battle in your favor. Compete for control of Pillars to gain strategic advantages, or risk everything with a bold assault on your opponent’s Core Pillar for an instant win. Every turn is packed with dynamic choices as you reposition your team with dash skills, strategic movements, or even teleportation between controlled Pillars to outmaneuver your opponents and secure victory!
About Gemelli Games
Founded in 2022 by twin brothers in Paris, Gemelli Games is an indie game development studio with a focus on creating multiplayer live-service strategy games. Their mission is to design games that are easy to access, satisfying to master, and endlessly enjoyable with friends. They take a community-centric approach to development, involving players early through regular playtests and iterating based on qualitative feedback and data analytics.
Full season updates to be unveiled on the official season preview livestream
Shanghai, China — September 27, 2024 | Unfurl a snow canvas and bring color to this White landscape in Season 6 of Torchlight: Infinite this October. XD Games are thrilled to be bringing players a world they can leave their mark on by revitalising a previously monochromatic environment with all-manner of dazzling hues.
Launching on October 25, this ambitious new season will introduce an entirely new way to play, making hunters swap knives for paintbrushes in the most creative update yet!
But what’s a new season without a new hero? Stepping into the bright white of the Frozen Canvas is Selena, a Wide Whisperer and colorful new musician who can shift between two incredibly powerful forms for devastating effect.
Get ready for the ultimate season preview, where Torchlight: Infinite unveils its most creative and challenging content yet. From a frozen Netherrealm waiting to be explored to new skills that revolutionize gameplay, this season promises Hunters a unique blend of artistry and combat. A major overhaul to crafting, along with fierce new boss battles and game-changing updates, will push players to master both strategy and creativity.
Join the livestream for an exclusive look at the surprises in store — this is one season you won’t want to miss!
Livestream details: October 11 , 7AM PDT on Twitch and YouTube
XD Games
Founded in 2003, XD Games. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users. XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.
Perp Games and Truant Pixels are delighted to announce Rogue Flight is coming to PC, PS5, XBSX and Switch later this year. Rogue Flight will be released digitally through PC, PS5, XBSX and Switch stores, and there will be a physical PS5 version as well.
Traverse the Sol system and join a flight force voiced by a veteran cast, featuring Japanese talent from Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Naruto & One Piece, and English voice talent featured in Overwatch and Fallout 76, League of Legends and Marvel’s Avengers. Jump into true stylish arcade action with a huge host of spacecraft upgrades, game modes and multiple narrative paths.
To celebrate the announcement, we are proud to present our ‘announcement’ trailer:
It’s been 3 years since the world burned. It was ARGUS; the interstellar watchman system given control of the Solar Defense Force. In a secret facility deep beneath the surface of the Earth, the last vestiges of humanity prepare to launch a daring counterattack.
Take control of an advanced light space fighter and face hordes of enemies in a last-ditch effort to destroy ARGUS and restore peace to the Sol system:
Featuring a retro 80’s-90’s analogue-video art style inspired by the golden age of prestige anime.
Stylish high-speed arcade action set across 9 unique stages spanning the Sol system.
Utilize incredible aerial acrobatic manoeuvres coupled with a dizzying array of weapon types.
Experience a branching narrative path with multiple endings.
Choose from standard arcade and unlockable roguelite game modes which offer greater risks and even greater rewards.
Personalize your aircraft from over 100 unlockable liveries, as well as 24 badges with multiple color and style combinations.
Customize your loadout from over 40 unlockable aero designs and 40 unlockable weapons from multiple classes with upgradable attributes.
Featuring an original soundtrack featuring renowned video game sound design duo Fat Bard, additional music by Rinn, and an original opening theme with stunning vocals by J-Pop artist Itoki Hana.
Fully voiced in English and Japanese by veteran casts, including English talent from Fallout 76, Overwatch, League of Legends & Marvel’s Avengers, and Japanese talent from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Sailor Moon, Naruto & One Piece.
Unlockable extras, accolades and more.
Multiple difficulty levels for every player skill.
K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA – 27 September 2024: Ahead of the physical release of A Little to the Left: Extra Tidy Edition for Nintendo Switch™ on 18 October, Max Inferno can reveal that every player who picks up the physical edition will discover a real-world puzzle, tucked inside the box, where getting stuck is the point.
Putting the ‘Extra’ into Extra Tidy, players will discover five sticker sheets packed in with their Nintendo Switch cartridge, containing a variety of objects plucked from the game. Will you be able to place them all correctly into the sectioned container printed on the reverse of the game’s cover insert?
Lovers of physical goodies should know the tidy treats do not stop there. Pre-order A Little to the Left: Extra Tidy Edition from select European retailers (including Game UK, Micromania France, and Game Spain) to receive an A Little to the Left paw pin badge, based on the game’s loveable cat.
A Little to the Left: Extra Tidy Edition contains the chart-topping, tidying-up puzzling sensation A Little to the Left, its two premium expansions Cupboards & Drawers and Seeing Stars, plus over 20 additional seasonal A Little to the Left puzzles. That’s over 160 household-themed puzzles in all, spanning dishevelled shelves, jumbled drawers, and messy dressers, all in need of rearranging and many with multiple solutions.
Max Inferno can also confirm that all Extra Tidy Edition content is neatly packed onto one Nintendo Switch cartridge, with no download code required to access the full library of puzzles.
About A Little to the Left
Sort, stack, and organize household objects into just the right spot in A Little to the Left, a tidy puzzle game with a mischievous cat who likes to shake things up!
Puzzles hidden among household objects.
Multiple solutions make for intuitive and satisfying puzzle design.
A puzzle unique for you every day with The Daily Tidy Delivery.
Perfect for casual puzzle game fans and those who get a jolt of satisfaction from a well-organized space.
About A Little to the Left: Extra Tidy Edition
Includes both “Cupboard and Drawers” and “Seeing Stars” expansions in the cartridge, with over 60 additional levels!
Integrated hint system for every single solution in the base game and across both expansions!
About A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers
Sort, stack, and organize household objects into particular arrangements in A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers. Prepare to clean out the cabinets and secret compartments of the home with even more charming illustrations, surprising scenarios, and 25 delightful new Cupboards & Drawers themed puzzles to discover.
About A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars
A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars is all about multiple solutions. Collect up to 100 stars as you discover the logic behind a multitude of ways to tidy up the house. Fold, flap, crush, join, stick, bounce, stack, strum, and lovingly smash your way through 38 new levels layered with both easy-to-find solutions, as well as more challenging puzzles. There are also some extra cute visitors who will make an appearance as well.
About Secret Mode
Secret Mode is the publishing wing of Sumo Group Ltd, and winner of the Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award. Our goal is to publish internally developed projects from any of our 16 game development studios across the UK, US, Europe, and India, as well as third party independent game developers. We believe that games are for everyone, and that creativity has no limits. We believe quality and fun are everything.
About Max Inferno
MAX INFERNO is a seaside indie game studio from K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. It makes charming games that are inspired by moments in the team’s daily lives.
The studio was founded in 2021 by Annie and Lukas, who have always loved making things together: Halloween costumes, treasure hunts, dance moves… Now they have a platform for all of the odd and lovely ideas for interactions they want to see in the gaming world. Thanks to the success of its first title, A Little to the Left, the MAX INFERNO team is growing and is focused on even more delightful things for the future.
A Special KOEI TECMO Livestream from TGS 2024 to Unveil Exclusive New Gameplay!
BURLINGAME, Calif. –Sept. 27, 2024 – Today at Tokyo Game Show 2024, KOEI TECMO America and developer Gust unveiled new details about the combat system in FAIRY TAIL 2, the new action RPG based on the popular manga and anime franchise FAIRY TAIL. In an epic new trailer, fans can discover more about real-time battles that Natsu and his friends will encounter when fighting against Emperor Spriggan Zeref and his elite team, the Spriggan 12. A direct sequel to KOEI TECMO’s 2020 game, FAIRY TAIL 2 will be released Dec. 13 across the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™, and Dec. 11 on Windows PC via Steam®.
To capture the intensity and thrill of the Alvarez Empire Arc, FAIRY TAIL 2features revamped real-time magical battles packed with even more spectacular action. In addition to their powerful emblematic attacks, the FAIRY TAIL guild members will unleash impressive attacks in cooperation with their allies by using “Link Attacks” and “Unison Raid” to defeat their enemies. Speed, precision and synergy will be the key to a triumphant strategy over the formidable Spriggan 12 mages. In the newly unveiled trailer, fans get a glimpse of the new character progression mechanics that will allow them to create their own FAIRY TAIL experience by managing the skill progression of their favorite characters.
Players will also be able to deepen their FAIRY TAIL experience by unlocking character stories as they advance through the story, giving them the opportunity to discover new facets of these beloved characters thanks to brand-new, original sequences and interactions.
Additionally, during the “KOEI TECMO LIVE! at TGS 2024” livestream on Sept. 27, 2024, fans will discover more about the game through live gameplay footage with special guests Tetsuya Kakihara (CV Natsu), Sayaka Ohara (CV Erza), and the game’s producer, Hiroshi Kataoka.
In addition to the standard edition which is now available for pre-order, a special edition will also be exclusively available through the NIS America store. The “FAIRY TAIL 2 GUILD BOX” edition includes the base game, the visual artbook “Sorcerer Magazine Special Issue: Game Release Edition Vol.2” inspired by the “Sorcerer Magazine” as seen in the original work, a Special Shikishi with Holographic Finish (three types in total), and more.
Fans will be also able to digitally pre-order the “FAIRY TAIL 2 Digital Deluxe Edition” at a later date which will include additional in-game content such as costumes, characters, scenarios, and various DLC to enhance the game experience! More information will be shared soon.
Everyone who either physically or digitally purchases FAIRY TAIL 2 will also have access to the “Miss FAIRY TAIL Contest” costume for Lucy as an early purchase bonus which will be available to download from the digital storefronts until Dec. 27, 2024.
For more information on FAIRY TAIL 2, be sure to visit the official site, Subscribe to the official KOEI TECMO America YouTube channel, Like us on Facebook, and Follow us on X, Instagram, and Discord.
About FAIRY TAIL
The Japanese manga by Hiro Mashima (serialized and concluded in Kodansha’s “Weekly Shonen Magazine”) is a popular work that has been adapted into anime, movies, and a variety of other media. In a world where magic and dragons exist, the story centres on “Dragon Slayer” Natsu and Lucy, who are members of the FAIRY TAIL guild, and together with their friends, fight against a variety of enemies in this fantasy adventure.
ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.
KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.
Highly anticipated action roguelite launches with exciting new gameplay, character forms and weapons, end boss and more.
Guangzhou, China – 27th September 2024. Publisher 663 Games and developer Leap Studio are thrilled to announce that their highly anticipated action roguelite Realm of Inklaunches today via Steam Early Access for $16.99USD/£14.29GBP/€16.49EUR with a limited-time 10% launch discount.
Realm of Ink immerses you in the world of expert swordsperson Red, who discovers she is merely a fictional character in a story called ‘Realm of Ink’. Controlled by the mysterious Book Spirit, Red must uncover the dark secrets of the Book Spirit and discover the truth of her existence and defy her predetermined fate. Realm of Ink is brought to life with a mix of 2.5D Chinese-style ink painting and modern art direction and features a rich combat system and a deep, intriguing story of life and beliefs.
Developer Leap Studio has been working closely with the Realm of Ink community, gathering valuable feedback to support them in delivering a deep and fulfilling Early Access gameplay experience.
The Early Access launch version includes:
Complete 4-act levels and 8 bosses, and the final boss – the Book Spirit
The playable character, Red the Swordswoman, with 9 distinct forms and weapons
Full gameplay for 22 Ink Gem skills across 4 tiers
Full gameplay for 15 Ink Pets across 4 tiers and over 40 forms
Over 130 Perks to provide diverse building possibilities
The first layer of world-building and approximately 50% of the storyline
70% of the content and functions of the Fox Inn are open
Ink Pet system, Ink Realm Anecdote
Endless mode gameplay for challenge seekers
During the Early Access period, there will be frequent game optimizations and content updates. Fans can expect more character forms, expanded weapon sets and play styles, more Ink Pet gameplay mechanics, new areas, bosses and much more!
Watch the Early Access Release trailerhere
About Realm of Ink
During the hunt for a cunning Fox demon, the heroine and expert swordswoman Red, discovers that she is a fictional character in the short story collection Realm of Ink. Only by unlocking the dark secrets of the Book Spirit will Red discover the truth of her existence and defy her fate.
The story unfolds in a virtual realm called “Realm of Ink” where inhabitants unknowingly exist as mere fabrications within a fictional world. Controlled by the mysterious Book Spirit, they obediently follow predetermined fates, oblivious to their cyclical lives. From ink and brush, life springs anew,In death’s embrace, souls remain still.Endless cycles, ceaseless rebirth.
Begin your journey as the swordsman Red, gradually unlocking additional forms as you progress. Utilising the Fox’s immortal power, traverse treacherous ‘Story Relics,’ confront four bosses with unique backgrounds, and escape from the ever-changing Realm of ink.
Surmounting various challenges and obstacles, you will redefine your ‘destiny’ through the constant cycle of rebirth, wielding your sword with resilience.
Fierce battles with infinite creativity
Embark on thrilling battles and explore diverse combinations to craft your unique combat style.
Play as the Swordswoman Red and equip yourself with 9 different forms and weapons.
Enhance your abilities with over 22 distinctive Ink Gems like Tiger Ink, Venom Ink, Curse Ink, Burning Ink, Kylin Ink, and Dragon Ink.
Discover a vast array of over 130 perks, such as the Shadow Kite, Octagram Dart, Lock Charms, Dreadful Bell, Lamp of Seven Stars, and Doom Gauge.
Fighting alongside intimate Ink Pets
Adorable Ink Pets will serve as loyal companions, fighting alongside you. Depending on various Ink Gem combinations, they can undergo a transformation and evolve into 15 plus distinct forms, applying unique moves to assist in combat.
Exploring diverse lives in the Eastern Fantasy world
From the verdant Buddhist forests, the frigid enchanted Monkey Kingdom, the gentle yet terrifying waterland to the ancient and reverent ruins of Mausoleum, the four major levels each have a guardian, and their mysterious pasts await your exploration. Wielding a sword, ventured alone through the dim world and overcome formidable foes.
Explore and conquer over 20 creatures with distinctive Chinese characteristics, including Fox Demon, Peony Fariy, and Mirror Sprite. Each of them comes with a unique backstory. By continuously enhancing mutual affection, unlock more intimate dialogues, and deepen the understanding of each other.
Realm of Ink is available now via Steam Early Access. Fans can still download the updated demo and add the game to their Wishlist.
About 663 Games
663 Games is a newly established publishing label committed to premium and indie game publishing on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. The company, headquartered in China, was founded by a team of passionate gamers and industry veterans. The team had a proven track record of achieving global success with several titles previously, offering extensive experience and resources for worldwide publishing, along with unique advantages for a strong presence in the Chinese market. The team empathises with the financial challenges that independent developers and small teams often encounter, and 663 Games is dedicated to providing them with funding support to help bring their creative visions to life. As a new, ambitious and trustworthy global publisher, 663 Games collaborates closely with developers to ensure commercial success.
