The Award-winning RPG is Gaining a Clockwork Circus Encore, with Yasunori Mitsuda Appearing Once More as a Guest Composer
QUEBEC CITY (Aug. 27, 2024) – Sabotage Studio today revealed Throes of the Watchmaker, an all-new adventure arriving in Spring 2025 as free DLC for Sea of Stars, the acclaimed turn-based RPG inspired by the golden era of ‘90s role-playing classics. Throes of the Watchmaker was revealed as part of Nintendo’s Indie World presentation today and will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Throes of the Watchmaker finds Valere and Zale, Sea of Stars’ dual protagonists fated to become world-protecting Solstice Warriors, returning to one of the most intriguing characters met during their adventure – the Watchmaker. Today’s announcement trailer shares a glimpse at the spectacular journey ahead:
In Throes of the Watchmaker, Valere and Zale venture into the magical miniature clockwork world of Horloge. This land’s denizens are threatened by a cursed carnival, which will force the Solstice Warriors to adapt to unfamiliar rules to fully realize their mastery of Sun and Moon powers.
Throes of the Watchmaker introduces a revamped fighting style for Zale, who trades in his signature sword to become a skillful juggler, and Valere, who forgoes her staff to dazzle as an acrobat. The DLC will also introduce an entirely new playable character in Artificer, a mechanized, laser-wielding sharpshot, as well as additional areas, music, puzzles and enemies to encounter.
Sea of Stars’ Lead Composer Eric W. Brown will create a stirring new score for Throes of the Watchmaker, once again in collaboration with Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger) who will return as a guest composer with additional original songs.
Throes of the Watchmaker will follow Sea of Stars’ local co-op update, a separate free addition set to allow for three players to journey through Sea of Stars’ main adventure together. Staying true to the game’s roots, the local multiplayer mode will have each player engage in traversal and combat via a new Co-op Timed Hits mechanic. The entirety of Throes of the Watchmaker will also be playable in three person co-op.
Launched last summer to critical praise from media and fans before being recognized with accolades including Best Independent Game at The Game Awards, Sabotage Studio’s Sea of Stars has garnered more than 5 million players and is available across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for $34.99. It’s also free to subscribers to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, as well as PlayStation Plus’ Extra and Premium membership tiers.
Indie hit arrives on console and officially leaves Early Access.Available Day One with Xbox Game Pass
LONDON, UK – August 27, 2024 – Embark on an enchanting sandbox adventure to discover a long-forgotten world in Core Keeper, available now on the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system, Xbox Series X|S and PC 1.0.
Watch the Core Keeper Launch Trailer:
With over 2 million copies already sold during Steam Early Access, Core Keeper is an award-winning mining sandbox adventure game set in an ancient cavern of creatures, treasures and trinkets. Set out on adventure alone or explore with friends in online co-op, harvesting relics and resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and discover a vast subterranean world.
Explore diverse biomes, level up your skills, encounter the Cavelings, and defeat legendary Titans to unveil the power of the Core. Grow your garden, fish in mysterious waters, master recipes, hatch pets, drive vehicles, fight rival explorers in online PvP, and carve out your own unique adventure alone or with friends in an enchanting sandbox adventure.
Core Keeper is also available today with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud on Xbox Series X|S and Microsoft Store for Windows.
“After an incredible time in Early Access, we are thrilled to bring Core Keeper to console and launch into 1.0 today,” said Fredrik Präntare, Chief Executive Officer & Game Director at Pugstorm. “We have been overjoyed to see all the love and support players have shown for the game over the last couple of years, with over 2 million players already. We can’t wait for new players to begin their underground adventure today, and to continue this experience alongside them.”
Core Keeper is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will be available on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One consoles on September 17th. A physical version of Core Keeper will also be available on all console platforms on September 17th, with pre-orders available now.
Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine also represents the physical releases for exciting individual digital games such as Lies of P from Neowiz and Balatro from Playstack. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.
Physical pre-orders are now open, including the standard edition and two special editions
Hertfordshire,27th August 2024 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust are happy to announce that FAIRY TAIL 2, their new action RPG based on the popular franchise FAIRY TAIL, will be released on 13th December, 2024*. In celebration, a new action-packed trailer was unveiled, giving fans a glimpse of the epic action that awaits them. A direct sequel to KOEI TECMO’s 2020 game, FAIRY TAIL 2 is currently in development for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam®.
* The Steam version will be released on 12th December, 2024.
Dive into the epic action of the FAIRY TAIL 2 – PV1 trailer on YouTube below
The newly unveiled trailer gives players a first look at the heroic and speedy magic battles Natsu and the team must unleash in order to defeat their greatest enemy, Zeref, the Emperor Spriggan of the Alvarez Empire. The battles have been completely revamped to reflect the exciting action during combat, and fans will be given the opportunity to use the full scope of the FAIRY TAIL guild members’ skills to triumph over their opponents. Players will need to take advantage of the synergy between different characters to unleash devastating attacks if they are to defeat Zeref and his elite unit of mages known as the Spriggan 12.
In addition to the standard edition, fans can now pre-order two special editions: the “FAIRY TAIL 2 GUILD BOX” edition, which 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 (3 types in total), and more. Fans can also pre-order the “FAIRY TAIL 2 COMBO SET” edition which contains, on top of the items included in the GUILD BOX, a Special Illustrated Canvas Art, with printed autograph of series creator Hiro Mashima.
These products are now available to pre-order. To learn more about these special editions, and future offerings, be sure to sign-up to the KOEI TECMO Europe Online Store mailing list.
Additionally, fans will be able to digitally pre-order at a later date the “FAIRY TAIL 2Digital Deluxe Edition” which will include additional in-game content such as costumes, characters, scenarios, various DLC to enhance the game experience, and more at a later date. More information will be shared soon.
Everyone who either physically or digitally purchases FAIRY TAIL 2 before 6th January 2025 will receive the “Miss FAIRY TAIL Contest” costume for Lucy as an early purchase bonus.
FAIRY TAIL 2 is set to be released on 13th December, 2024 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ and 12th December, 2024 on Windows PC via Steam®. FAIRY TAIL 2 will include Japanese voices with English and French texts.
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 EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
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The new update brings more quests, boat modules and story content
Gaijin Entertainment and Three Whales Studio announce the release of the “Against the Tide” episode for the online nautical adventure game Age of Water.
Players will come face to face with the main villain of the season, receive new quests, upgrade their ships with new modules, fight huge bosses, and also take part in the epic defense of the Three Whales. Those new bosses include a fast boat with flamethrowers, a virtually invulnerable armored boat, and a ship with a smoke screen generator and rocket launchers.
The “Against the Tide” episode concludes the story arc that began with the release of the base game this spring.
You can find out more about Age of Water on the official website 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/
Survival Crafting Title from North Beach Games and Free Range Games Arrives on New Platforms with the Golden Update Featuring Crossplay, Sandbox Mode, and More
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Aug. 27, 2024. A new path is revealed… Independent developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games are excited to announce that The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, is available now digitally for Windows PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S console systems at a discounted price of $19.99 for a limited time. As part of the launch, fans new and old can now enjoy the addition of Crossplay between all platforms, Sandbox mode, and a rich deposit of new features, updates, improvements, and more as part of The Golden Update, available today for all platforms. Steam players can also purchase the platform-exclusive Launch Bundle, which includes the game, the official soundtrack with 34 tracks of original music, as well as a stunning art exhibition, all for a limited-time discounted price.
“We are ecstatic to bring The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria to Steam and Xbox, providing the opportunity for a whole new audience to delve into the Mines of Moria,” said John Miller, CEO, North Beach Games. “With the addition of all of the new features and content in The Golden Update, Return to Moria delivers the deepest look yet at a survival-crafting experience based on The Lord of the Rings, and we cannot wait to hear what players think.”
Watch the Launch Trailer on YouTube below:
“Middle-earth Enterprises is thrilled that The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria releases on Steam and Xbox today,” noted Fredrica Drotos, Steward, Brand & Licensing at MEE. “We’re so pleased and proud that North Beach Games and Free Range Games are expanding the Middle-earth universe in the gaming space”.
Watch the Golden Update video below:
“The development team has put in so much work since we first launched in October 2023 and we’re really proud of how far the game has come,” said Jon-Paul Dumont, Game Director, Free Range Games. “From Crossplay to Sandbox mode, to all the new content and improvements based on player feedback, we’re more excited than ever for fans to play Return to Moria.”
New content and improvements in The Golden Update include:
Sandbox Mode: Previously only available in beta via the EGS version of Return to Moria, the full launch of Sandbox Mode allows players across all platforms to experience independent exploration and experimentation throughout the mountain. This nonlinear mode unleashes the full potential of the procedural generation system, and the game world is generated with a wide variety of random seeds, meaning each playthrough can vary significantly in layout and difficulty. Because of its inherent unpredictability and minimal tutorials, this mode is recommended for players who are familiar with Return to Moria or other survival games.
Crossplay Across All Platforms: Exploring the Mines of Moria with friends just got easier! Any player on PC via Steam or EGS, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 can now host games to be joined by any other player. Just like non-crossplay games, Steam and Epic players can host 8-player sessions, regardless of the platform the joining players are on.
New Weapons and Armor: Sandbox Mode brings with it recipes for 14 new weapons and armor including a Wolf Skin Hat, Gondorian Shield, Khazad Halberd, and Barôkamlut. Though only discoverable in Sandbox Mode, players can bring new objects into Campaign Mode as long as their Dwarf is equipped with them when transferring over.
New Building Parts and Decorations: Players can spruce up their bases with over 100 new building objects, including new cosmetic decorations such as light fixtures, rugs, banners, home furnishings, tables, tavern signs, and chairs.
Building Improvements: Restoring Moria is now easier than ever with the changes made to the stability system as well as improved object snapping. The pre-placed buildings throughout Moria are now stronger than ever, expanding players’ ability to build expansive bases wherever they choose.
Single Player Pause: To improve the solo player experience, offline players can now pause the game by hitting “escape” on PC or by opening the settings menu.
Ambient Music: Due to popular demand, there is now an ambient music soundtrack to accompany the Dwarves’ ventures through Moria.
Difficulty Settings: Players can now fine-tune the difficulty level for various aspects of the game including enemy aggression, combat, horde, siege and patrol frequency, world and mining drops, and survival.
Bug Fixes and Improvements: For more details on the various updates, fixes, multiplayer connectivity improvements, and more introduced to the game, players can visit the official website.
The story of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria takes players beyond the books and into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer (voiced in-game by actor John Rhys-Davies), players band together as a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria — known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf — in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude and teamwork, delving deep into the mines of Moria to recover its treasures in the hopes of one day restoring them to their former glory.
Developed by Free Range Games and Published by North Beach Games, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is available now on Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system, and Xbox Series X|S for an MSRP of $24.99 USD, and has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and has a PEGI 12 rating.
The launch of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria onto Steam and Xbox follows the recent announcement of North Beach Games Prague, a new development studio from North Beach Games. With the formation of the new studio, the company will leverage decades of collective experience handling some of gaming’s biggest licensed IP and its proven track record of success releasing genre-defining survival crafting games to evolve into a multi-faceted business that not only publishes games on PC and consoles, but also develops them internally through its global footprint.
About Free Range Games
Free Range Games, headquartered in Sausalito, California, is a video game developer founded in 2009 by veteran developers and longtime collaborators. Free Range Games’ mission is to make games people find meaningful, memorable, and fun.
About North Beach Games
North Beach Games is a global independent game company that publishes PC and console games with a focus on the survival crafting and role-playing categories. Its mission is to partner with and empower the world’s best independent developers and studios. Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, North Beach Games is comprised of industry veterans with a wide range of experience in publishing, marketing and game development. The company opened a new internal development studio in 2024 in Prague, to expand its global footprint as a premier expert of survival crafting and RPG experiences. Most recently, North Beach Games has published The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ with developer Free Range Games and licensing partner, Middle-earth Enterprises for PC via the Epic Games Store and the PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system in 2023, with versions for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S console systems scheduled to release in August 2024.
About Middle-earth Enterprises
Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien is the definitive, deepest, richest and most beloved fantasy world of our time. As its stewards and custodians, our goal is to consistently deliver a wealth of great content in both new, and known formats; to ensure Middle-earth’s rightful place as the world’s leading fantasy IP and brand, forever. Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional world created by Professor Tolkien, we are dedicated to working with those providing highest quality products in accordance with best green business and sustainability practices, including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living creature. Middle-earth Enterprises was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2022, and has been producing and licensing films, merchandise, electronic games, services, and live stage productions based upon The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for more than half a century.
Bandai Namco Europe today announces that TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: Rhythm Festival will come to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on 7th November 2024. This new version will support up to 120 fps, a first on home consoles, include collaborative songs and mini characters exclusive to the new versions. In addition, a demo is also available now on P platforms. on all platforms.
TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: Rhythm Festival lets players explore Omiko City, where everyone’s favourite Taiko elements come together in one place, with Don-chan and Kumo-kyun. With several modes that will have players experience the ultimate celebration of music in the Story mode, try fun modes with up to 4 players in the Taiko Land or face other players online in the Dondoko Town. TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: Rhythm Festival features 76 songs, including “Gurenge”, “Feel Special” and “Racing into the Night”.
The Taiko Music Pass, a paid music subscription service, also expands the game song library with more than 700 songs that can be accessed at anytime. In addition to the Standard Edition, the digital exclusive Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival ｰ The Setlist Edition is also available, containing popular hits.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival ― Standard Edition
Base Game
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival ― The Setlist Edition
Base Game
Song Collection Sets*:
Anime Songs Collection (9 tracks)
Pops Collection (14 tracks)
Vocaloid™️ Songs Collection (9 tracks)
Pre-order Bonus
The Namco Game Music Pack featuring 5 tracks from classic Namco titles, is available as a pre-order bonus for the digital version. Tracks include:
SYMPHONIC VALKYRIE
EAT’EM UP! (from R4 -RIDGE RACER TYPE4-)
GOING TO LUNATEA (from Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil)
Boku no→Chikyu (Mr. DRILLER Drill Land)
The arrow was shot (from TALES OF THE ABYSS)
Pre-orders are also available for new Hori Tatacons for PlayStation and Xbox, with more information available on each link.
*Only available as a digital download on all platforms. “The “Anime Songs Collection”, “Pops Collection” and “VOCALOID™️ Collection”are planned for individual sale from 7 November 2024
About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
Big Discounts Across The Toplitz Productions Game Catalog With Up To 85% Off
Oberhaching, Germany, August 27th, 2024 – Independent publisher Toplitz Productions is excited to announce its range of discounts and big savings to be had in its latest publisher Steam Sale.
Gamers can grab some wallet friendly bargains across Toplitz Productions vast range of titles including the critically acclaimed Medieval Dynasty which now includes co-op mode and new map, the Oxbow and is currently 30% off for PC. Bringing feudal Japan to life in all its vivid glory as well as its latest Ikigai update is Sengoku Dynasty with 30% off its RRP and 30% off its Digital Deluxe Edition. Recent new release survival adventure game Serum is 30% off its RRP, and Wild West Dynasty which left Steam Early Access last week can be snapped up for 40% off. Keeping the Dynasty theme going, Lumberjack’s Dynasty hacks a decent 70% off too.
If keeping the summer alive for a little longer sounds like a nice idea, then gamers can grab Garden Simulator with 75% off.
Hotel Giant, Hotel Giant 2, Industry Giant and Industry Giant 2 bring some big industry deals and are each discounted by 80% off their RRP.
Mystic survival adventure game Starsand provides desert based thrills with 50% off, great for fans of open-world games with added mystery. Players can also get the Starsand Digital Supporters Pack for 60% off.
Farmers Dynasty is a steal at 80% off, and football management fans can keep their season alive with 50% off GOAL! The Club Manager too.
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with heart & soul for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.
Stay up to date and learn everything worth knowing about Toplitz Productions by following the company on X (Twitter), Facebook, the official website and Instagram.
Warner Bros. Games have revealed the Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – Official Trailer “Magic is in the Air” ahead of the game’s launch for the Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions on Xbox, PC (Steam and Epic), & PlayStation on Sept. 3, 2024.
In this latest trailer, fans can learn more about the fast-paced magical sport, which first captivated audiences in the Harry Potter books and films. Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsallows players to customise their own avatar or take on the role of well-known characters from the wizarding world including Harry Potter, The Weasley Twins or Sebastian Sallow, just to name a few, as they soar to the sky and represent their house pride on the pitch.
In preparation for the game’s launch, players can link their Warner Bros. Games and Harry Potter Fan Club accounts to receive exclusive in-game rewards. For more details, fans can visit: https://www.wizardingworld.com/quidditch-connect
Featuring iconic wizarding world locations, characters, and references that fans will love, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions highlights the rush of flying across legendary arenas as either a Beater, Chaser, Keeper, or Seeker in a variety of modes including single player career mode, competitive multiplayer and online co-op. From backyard battles in the Weasley Burrow to high-stakes showdowns at the Quidditch World Cup, players will soar into legendary arenas playing as – or against – iconic characters such as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Cho Chang and many others. And as a special gift, players who own Hogwarts Legacy will receive the Bonus Legacy Pack* when they download Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and connect to their WB Games account.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions releases on September 3, 2024 for the Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions on Xbox, PC (Steam and Epic), & PlayStation. The Physical Deluxe Edition will be available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One on Nov. 8, 2024. The Nintendo Switch™ system edition will be released this holiday season. Players can check with their preferred retailers for pre-order availability for the Physical Deluxe Editions. Additionally, the Standard Edition of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions** will be available at no extra charge to all PlayStation®Plus members from Sept. 3 to Sept. 30, 2024. The Firebolt Supreme Broom Skin will also be available as a redeemable pack, available during this time for PlayStation®Plus members. PlayStation®Plus members who download the game during this window will continue to have access to the game for as long as they remain a member.
*Exclusively in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions for all Hogwarts Legacy players. You must own a copy of Hogwarts Legacy and connect it to your WB Games account.
**Standard Edition available from 09/03/24 – 09/30/24. Monthly Games accessible for duration of PS Plus subscription only. PS Plus is an ongoing subscription with recurring fees until cancelled. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.
Venture into the unknown in solo dungeons as one of five iconic FAIRY TAILguild members and grow ever stronger with new skill cards collected in battles and chests. Strategize attack order to unleash destructive Magic Chains on terrifying foes like minotaurs, cyclops birds and giant orcs. Unlock powerful amulets after surviving or falling in dungeons with earned points to better prepare for future runs.
Carefully plan out the deck and upgrade skills to activate each character’s full potential. Call upon celestial spirits as Lucy to deal massive damage, form defensive structures as Gray to increase survivability, and charge fearlessly with Erza’s deadly sword.
Band together as an unstoppable trio of characters to test out trained skills in the team dungeon Labyrinth Depths. Discover tomes while progressing to enhance the crew. Brave the deepest floor to confront the freshly designed original boss designed by FAIRY TAIL creator Hiro Mashima. Prevail in the fantastical FAIRY TAIL world thanks to a whimsical soundtrack crafted by Secret of Mana series composer Hiroki Kikuta.
“FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS marries the beloved FAIRY TAIL setting with classic roguelike elements to create a rich, in-depth adventure,” said gino, the creator of the title. “It’s a privilege to bring this first FAIRY TAIL indie title to long-time fans, and we look forward to showing more titles soon!”
FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS is now available on PC via Steam for $13.99. It supports English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French and Thai. To learn more, check out the official website, and follow ginolabo and Kodansha Creators’ Lab on Twitter.
About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab
Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company’s goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.
About Ryu’s Office
Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. The team particularly focuses on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry.
TOKYO – 24 August 2024 —Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT-, the turn-based RPG Touhou Project fan game from publisher Phoenixx and developer AQUASTYLE, descends into dungeon depths on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch™ on Wednesday, 18 September (Thursday, 19 September in Japan).
A new threat looms over the fantastical realm of humans and yokai known as Gensokyo. After waking up at Hakurei Shrine with no memory, Reimu Hakurei needs to retrace her past to uncover the truth behind why she fell in battle. Dive into dungeons with the help of beloved human magician Marisa Kirisame to discover the truth behind Reimu’s memory loss.
Meet with a surprising new heroine after restoring the pond in the Hakurei Shrine. Help her by further reconstructing the shrine to access additional stories and events. This new release adds a whole new dangerous dungeon filled with unexpected twists.
Gather newly introduced boss spell cards and harness their powerful effects. Cast spell cards for eye-catching animations and unleash the abilities of Touhou characters from previous entries in the Touhou Genso Wanderer series. Dress up Reimu with the Winter Costume and Shrine Maiden Costume available for both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions upon release.
Call upon the help of more than 60 familiar Touhou characters, maximizing the power of their iconic spells and abilities. Upgrade each character’s personal skill trees to increase the odds of survival against fearsome foes. Utilize useful consumables inside roguelike dungeons, lighting up the entire dungeon floor or dealing huge damage to nearby enemies.
Master multiple methods of combat, from melee strikes to long-range danmaku (bullet) attacks. Plunder advanced weapons and armor hidden in dungeons to grow ever stronger. Feed Reimu rice balls to maintain her stamina and avoid damage over time from her starving stomach. Spend the funds collected across adventures to restore the Shrine back to its former glory.
“Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- keeps the spirit of the beloved Touhou Genso Wanderer titles, and community feedback has helped enhance the journey since the PC launch,” said JYUNYA, head of AQUASTYLE. “We hope fans of the Touhou series and dungeon crawlers enjoy Reimu’s adventures on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.”
Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- will be available on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, 18 September (Thursday, 19 September in Japan) for $37.99 USD. Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- supports language options in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. For more information, follow Phoenixx on X / Twitter, and YouTube.
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.
About AQUASTYLE
AQUASTYLE is both a game development studio and music production studio with multiple contributions to the Touhou universe since its inception in 2001.
