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eastasiasoft End of Year 2023 Showcase

End of Year 2023 Showcase Features 12 eastasiasoft Titles Coming Soon to Consoles and PC

Years come and go, but eastasiasoft’s commitment to giving fans the best in gaming never fades. Today, the publisher has released their latest “End of Year 2023 Showcase” which offers an overview of 12 titles scheduled for release over the coming months. The presentation covers platforms Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and PC and gives an exciting insight into what gamers have to look forward to. From retro side-scrolling sequel “Ravva an the Phantom Library” to Sora no Kiseki alums, Falcom’s visual novel trilogy, gamers of all genres will find something to enjoy! For those looking for something more action-packed, eastasiasoft is also launching “Saga of the Moon Priestess” – a top-down action-adventure with gorgeous pixelated graphics. Not to mention the eagerly-anticipated “Dead End City” shoot’em up, coming in early 2024. Alongside their own releases, eastasiasoft is also teaming up with other publishers and developers to bring […]

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Chinese RPG Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains journeys west on December 8th

Coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop and Windows Store Today, Softstar Entertainment Inc., is proud to announce that acclaimed Chinese RPG Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains will launch for Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe as well as the Windows Store worldwide on December 8, 2023. Players will take the role of heroic knight Septem in an epic journey to unite disparate cultures against a common threat. Mixing Eastern and Western mythologies and history, Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains is a traditional RPG featuring turn-based combat and beautifully illustrated 2D sprites. Using a special Spirit Fusion Pot, players can capture and fuse enemies into new items or creatures to help through this epic quest. The game also features thematically intricate landscapes, garb, cuisine and customs. Animations and skills can be used to overcome enemies in an attempt to challenge the ambitions of the dark lord. […]

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Co-Op Farming & Stone Age Life Sim Roots of Pacha Coming to Switch Nov. 28

On Tuesday, Nov. 28th, co-op farming & life simulation game Roots of Pacha will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5 and Steam for PC and Mac. With the console versions comes version 1.1 along with feature parity and cross-platform multiplayer with the Steam version. Roots of Pacha is a nonviolent Stone Age experience already enjoyed by over 100,000 players. Players take on the role of a member of the Pacha clan and must navigate the Rite of Passage into adulthood. Throughout their journey, they must gather resources and discover inventions in order to create a thriving civilization. In order to progress, players must construct various devices with their tools, such as communal composters, picklers and cheesecloths. They can also create tools such as blade shears, flutes and milkers, fish for food, domesticate wild animals, and research vegetation in order to best utilize each plant’s properties. These activities […]

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Little Nightmares III

New Co-op Gameplay Video for Little Nightmares III Shines Light on New Secrets

The award-winning world of Little Nightmares is back with its third installment, Little Nightmares III. This new game follows two friends, Low and Alone, in their journey to escape from the mysterious and nightmarish world The Nowhere. Players will be thrust into the depths of The Necropolis, a long-forgotten city of eternal energy and certain death, which has been inhabited by dangerous creatures. Watch the latest trailer and see the new co-op gameplay secrets it reveals here. As an exciting new feature for the third game in the series, Little Nightmares III has added an online co-op mode. Players can join forces with a companion to explore the game’s dangerous world and craft clever puzzles to try and overcome the obstacles they will face. Or, even for single-player mode, there will be an AI to help control the second character. To give players a glimpse of what’s to come, an […]

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Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade

Cute and Colorful Rhythm Adventure Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade Slides Onto Switch Today

Pick Up Your Joy-Cons and Dance to Over 20 Exclusive Tracks With Sanrio’s Fabulous Hello Kitty and Adorable Pals Like Kerokerokeroppi, Bad Badtz-Maru, and More – Enjoy 15% Off During Launch Week! Calling all Nintendo Switch owners! Rogue Games and Dabadu Games have just released the confetti-filled music game that’s taking the console by storm! Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade is now available to download on the Nintendo Store. Watch the HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS HAPPINESS PARADE launch trailer. Take part in the rhythm bonanza as the titular Hello Kitty, or one of the 10 other Sanrio chracters like Kerokerokeroppi, Bad Badtz-Maru, and Pompompurin. There are over 40 tracks to choose from, including 20 exclusive to Switch, as well as gesture controls and three brand new levels. As you step, roll, and shuffle your way through the bright and colourful universe, collect coins and upgrade your character’s looks with funny […]

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Release Date Revealed for Anticipated Arcade Time Manager, Pixel Cafe

Pixel Cafe is officially on the menu! Baltoro Games is excited to announce their upcoming project, Pixel Cafe. Scheduled for launch on November 30th, 2023, this unique title is set to deliver an exciting gaming experience on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Pixel Cafe is an entertaining adventure combining the rhythm and intensity of time management mechanics with a deep narrative. Set in the city of Karstok, players will create a life for themselves in the digital world as Pixel, a small-town barista with ambitions to explore. Gameplay includes waiting on customers, unlocking recipes, and managing multiple counters. Players will be able to map out their schedule and manage multiple diners, striving to master the buzzing restaurant rhythm. As Pixel unlocks new diners, she’ll interact with new characters and blaze her trail along the way. Pixel Cafe’s vivid pixel graphics and original soundtrack by renowned composer Arkadiusz Reikowski help […]

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Tasty adventure RPG Born of Bread comes out of the oven on December 5th

Hey Buddies! Indie developer WildArts, in partnership with Dear Villagers, are happy to announce their upcoming adventure RPG Born of Bread will finally be ready for consumption on December 5th when it launches on PC, Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms.

To commemorate this announcement, WildWarts has released an all new trailer teasing more of the wacky characters, wild worlds, strategic battles, and all manner of shenanigans when Born of Bread launches on December 5th.

Nintendo Download, October 26, 2023: Right This Sway

Nintendo Download, October 26, 2023: Right This Sway

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo Download adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems both on-device […]

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Spirittea

Spirittea, our Spirited Away-inspired life sim, is coming on November 13

No More Robots and Cheesemaster Games are thrilled to announce that the dreamy life sim Spirittea is coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on November 13. Taking inspiration from iconic life sim Stardew Valley and Studio Ghibli classic Spirited Away, the game follows a writer who has fled to the countryside in the hopes of finding inspiration for their next novel. However, after accidentally drinking from an old teapot, our protagonist discovers the spirit world is overlapping with their reality. Wonyan, a nuisance cat spirit and faithful guide, then shows our writer how many spirits need saving — and hands over the keys to an old bathhouse, where spirits go to relax. Spirittea is a life sim, management game, and detective game rolled into one. Players must take part in activities like bug catching and karaoke in order to survive, while also helping out spirits […]

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Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun

Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun coming to Switch on November 1st

Pre-order Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun now to receive a 10% discount Today, Marvelous Europe announced the launch of Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun, an ultrafast roguelite game developed by Nao Games, for the Nintendo Switch system. Taking inspiration from Japanese folklore, players will be transported to a frenzied neon world of shogun castles, magic traps and parachuting assassins. Watch the PC release trailer to get an idea about the game. Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun invites gamers to experience a thrilling fusion of extreme speeds and one-button controls. The game tells the story of a pickpocket who is transformed by a cataclysm into a lethal ninja with lightning mobility. This unexpected transformation is part of an evil plan against the protagonist and players will need to use their wits and master fast and precise platforming to survive the brutal battles. The game will […]

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ANGEL WHISPER - The Suspense Visual Novel Left Behind by a Game Creator

Popular Japanese indie visual novel ANGEL WHISPER – The Suspense Visual Novel Left Behind by a Game Creator is getting a remake after 24 years

Set to release on September 28th, it is now available in Nintendo Europe with a special launch promotion of 34% off. ANGEL WHISPER – The Suspense Visual Novel Left Behind by a Game Creator. “This is the last work of a certain game creator who mysteriously disappeared.” The cross reality ADV, known for its shocking conclusion, is coming back after 24 years. The game, which has been completely refreshed for the latest version, comes with new graphics, an epilogue, hints for 2023, and a fortune-telling system. It also features music from the popular composer H. Oshima, as well as remastered original music. ANGEL WHISPER – The Suspense Visual Novel Left Behind by a Game Creator has been receiving a great deal of attention since the release of the updated version, as it allows players to once again explore the peculiar world Yushima has left behind. It is sure to be […]

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Twin Mind: Ghost Hunters Collector’s Edition

Supernatural horror awaits you, Twin Mind: Ghost Hunters coming soon

A new supernatural adventure awaits you, Twin Mind: Ghost Hunters coming soon to Nintendo Switch Are you ready to take on a thrilling supernatural adventure? Ocean Media and Domini Games are delighted to announce the release date of Twin Mind: Ghost Hunters Collector’s Edition, coming to Nintendo Switch on the 31st October. The Twin Mind: Ghost Hunters follows the story of Eleanor and Jones, two ghost hunters, as they attempt to uncover the mystery of a young woman found drained of her blood. The Collector’s Edition contains captivating gameplay elements, such as mini-games and puzzles, and a host of other features to keep players hooked. Additionally, Twin Mind rewards players with achievements and collectibles along the way. A soundtrack composed by talented artists will accompany the players through their thrilling adventure. Highly detailed graphics and animation add to the atmosphere and make the game feel as alive as ever. The […]

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Three Cheers for Mario Party 3! Mario’s Mini-Game Bonanza Arrives on Oct. 26

It’s party time with Mario Party 3! Nintendo fanatics will be able to relive the fun-filled days of multiplayer competition as this classic game returns to the Nintendo 64™—Nintendo Switch Online library. On October 26th, gamers of all levels can join in the festivities with an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Friends and family members can join forces in pursuit of becoming the top Superstar in the universe. In Mario Party 3 play as your favorite of the six game boards with a cast of characters, including Waluigi in his signature unruly spirit, and Daisy with her incomparable charm. This installment’s positively overflowing with Throwback and Solo mode mini-games including Tick Tock Hop, Eatsa Pizza, Vine With Me, Eye Sore from Super Mario 64™, Picture Imperfect and Snowball Summit. Challenge yourself with this collection of more than 70 entertainments in the ultimate Mario Party experience. For those […]

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Gori: Cuddly Carnage

Epic New Origins Trailer Drops for the Highly Anticipated Video Game; Gori: Cuddly Carnage!

The brand-new animated trailer answers the question everyone has been asking; why is a cat on a hoverboard, killing unicorns? Introducing Gori: Cuddly Carnage – the most expected brutal hack ‘n’ slasher and an epic battle against the Adorable Army, set to hit store shelves in early 2024. Developed by Angry Demon Studio and published by Wired Productions, the game invites gamers to save the galaxy as Gori, an unlikely hero equipped with a team of destruction. Gori, a badass cat, has blood-thirsty hordes of mutated toys to defeat. To bring the Adorable Army to their knees, players must master a devastating arsenal of explosives, razor-sharp weaponry and unlockable moves, as well as their extreme hoverboard parkour skills to explore every corner of potential levels. Players may also enlist the help of Gori’s teammates – F.R.A.N.K, the wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, and CH1-P, the morose A.I companion. Fuelled by the insatiable […]

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Post-Apocalyptic Visual Novel, Archetype Arcadia, is Out Now

PQube and Water Phoenix are proud to announce that their dark sci-fi visual novel, Archetype Arcadia, is out now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, &and the Nintendo Switch! In Archetype Arcadia, you step into the virtual world free of a deadly disease and into the minds of two siblings, Rust and Kristin. Players must traverse a post-apocalyptic world filled with mystery as Rust desperately searches for a cure to the Peccatomania that has infected his sister. When you dive into Archetype Arcadia, you’ll experience more than 50 hours of story and countless characters. As you uncover the mysteries of the world, you’ll meet a unique cast of characters, from the wise Altia to the fiery Allegro, who all provide both help and hindrance in Rust’s journey. Throughout the game, memories are essential keys for unlocking powers. These memories must be carefully managed, for if a player takes too much damage, […]

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Launch Schedule

2024 Launch Schedule
  • Another Code: Recollection Switch 1/19/2024
  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong Switch 2/16/2024
  • Princess Peach: Showtime! Switch 3/22/2024
  • Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD 2024
  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door 2024

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