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Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of April 8, 2024 to April 14, 2024.

5 Lives Studios has released a seven-minute walkthrough video for Cozy Caravan, its recently announced game about anthropomorphic characters traveling from town to town as part of a guild dedicated to making people happy.

G-MODE will release ATLUS-developed RPG Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission as a G-MODE Archives+ title for Switch via Nintendo eShop and PC via Steam in Japan, the company announced. A release date was not announced.

Simulation arcade racing game Hot Lap Racing will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on July 16, publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Zero Games Studio announced.

The second wave of closed beta testing for large-scale multiplayer mech action game Mecha BREAK for PC will run from April 26 at 3:00 a.m. PT / 6:00 a.m. ET to April 28 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET, Seasun Games announced. Users can register here.

Fairytale kingdom city builder Fabledom will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 13, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch at a later date, publisher Dear Villagers and developer Grenaa Games announced.

Comedy Central has ordered a 10-episode animated series based on the SEGA game series Golden Axe, the company announced.

Publisher indienova, and publisher and developer 7th Beat Games will release one-button rhythm game A Dance of Fire and Ice for Switch, the companies announced.

The Switch version of open-world sailing simulation RPG Sagres is now available via Nintendo eShop for $19.99, publisher Kakehashi Games and developer ooze announced. It is available at a 10 percent off launch discount price of $17.99 until May 1.

LEVEL-5 has postponed games showcase event LEVEL-5 Vision 2024: To the World’s Children from its previously planned April event date to sometime this summer.

Following a teaser last week, Edia has officially announced Tenshi no Uta Collection for Switch. A crowdfunding campaign is planned via Makuake.

Publisher Nintendo and developer ARIKA have released a five-minute overview trailer for Endless Ocean Luminous.

Publisher One or EIGHT and developer Team EARTH WARS will release physical standard and Deluxe editions of LOST EPIC for PlayStation 5 and Switch on August 8 in Japan, the companies announced.

Publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe, and developer Voracious Games have announced Potionomics: Masterwork Edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch. It will launch this fall.

Idea Factory International will release otome visual novel 9 R.I.P. for Switch in the west in 2024, the company announced. It will be available both physically and digitally. Standard and limited editions are available to wishlist now at IFI’s Online Store.

Lykke Studios has released embroidery-based puzzle game stitch. for Siwtch via Nintendo eShop for $14.99.

Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Spellgarden Games have released sticker shop simulation game Sticky Business for Switch via Nintendo eShop for $9.99 as a timed console exclusive, the companies announced. The downloadable content “Plan with Me” is also available for $3.99. Both are currently available at 10 percent off launch discount prices.

Open-world action RPG Cat Quest III is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 8, publisher Kepler Interactive and developer The Gentlebros announced.

Publisher CINEMAX GAMES and developer KO.DLL will release fast-paced side-scrolling platformer BZZZT for Switch this summer, the companies announced.

SCHiM will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 18 for $24.99, publishers Exta Nice and PLAYISM, and developers Ewoud van der Werf and Nils Slijkerman announced.

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Lizardry will release exploration-based adventure game Refind Self: The Personality Test Game for Switch this summer as a timed console exclusive, the companies announced.

First-person climbing simulation game Valley Peaks will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2024, publisher Graffiti Games and developer Tub Club announced.

Acclaimed walking simulator game The Exit 8 is now available for Switch via Nintendo eShop for $3.99, publisher PLAYISM and developer KOTAKE CREATE announced.

Super Evil Megacorp will release roguelike action game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate for Switch in July as a timed console exclusive, the developer announced.

Puzzle game Lorelei and the Laser Eyes will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on May 16, publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Simogo announced.

Adventure game Europa will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version later in 2024, publisher Future Friends Games and developer Helder Pinto announced. A demo is available now for Switch via Nintendo eShop.

Publisher Atari and developer WayForward have announced Yars Rising for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), and Atari VCS. It will launch in 2024.

ANTONBLAST will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on November 12, developer Summitsphere announced. The Switch version is a timed console exclusive. A Switch demo and updated PC demo are available now.

Publisher Thunderful Games and developer Image & Form Games have announced turn-based RPG sequel SteamWorld Heist II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on August 8.

Short detective adventure game Duck Detective: The Secret Salami will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on May 23, developer Happy Broccoli Games announced.

Publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe, and developer Voracious Games have announced Potionomics: Masterwork Edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch. It will launch this fall.

Publisher Rogue Games and developer Nunchaku Games have launched a Kickstarter campaign for pixel art side-scrolling martial arts action adventure game Moon Samurai, which is planned for release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in late 2025.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developers Sucker Punch Productions and Nixxes Software have released new information for the PC version of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, which includes cross-play support for its Legends mode with PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users, a new PlayStation overlay, and system requirements.

Anime-inspired fast-paced first-person shooter Mullet Mad Jack will launch for PC via Steam on May 15, developer Hammer95 announced. It will support English, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Russian, and Japanese language options.

PlayStation era throwback survival horror game Crow Country will launch for Xbox Series alongside its previously announced PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) versions on May 9, developer SFB Games announced. A demo is currently available.

Little Kitty, Big City will launch for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on May 9, developer Double Dagger Studio announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass. Pre-orders will open today.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Quest of Memories will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on June 20 worldwide, publisher Bushiroad Games and developer Lancarse announced.

Publisher CFK and developer PUMPKIN will release puzzle adventure game SOWON: The Toy Wonderland for Switch on May 2, the companies announced.

Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of 2K, The Gearbox Entertainment Company, Private Division, and Rockstar Games, will lay off about five percent of its workforce, or around 600 employees, the company announced.

Open-world hack-and-slash action RPG Hammerwatch II will launch for PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series on April 23, publisher Modus Games and developer Crackshell announced. An Xbox One version is no longer planned.

Superhero-themed turn-based strategy game Capes will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 29 for $39.99, publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Spitfire Interactive announced. Pre-orders are available now via PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.

“Hyper-cinematic narrative adventure” game 1000xRESIST will launch for Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on May 9, publisher Fellow Traveller and developer sunset visitor announced.

Publisher Humble Games and developer Catch & Release, LLC have announced cozy sushi restaurant life simulation game Rolling Hills for Xbox One and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch on June 4. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass.

Comedy RPG Athenian Rhapsody will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC via Steam and GOG, iOS, and Android on May 14, publisher Top Hat Studios and developer Nico Papalia announced.

Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late April, which includes Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and more.

Nintendo will host an Indie World Showcase on April 17 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET featuring 20 minutes of announcements and updates on independent games coming to Switch in 2024, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch.

The Switch version of free-to-play massively multiplayer online RPG Caravan Stories will end service on June 13 at 11:00 JST, publisher Aiming and developer Team Caravan announced.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP have released a new trailer for Stellar Blade featuring the game’s Japanese voice-over track.

Publisher HYPER REAL and Korean developer IKINAGAMES have announced Telebbit, a fast-paced action platformer where teleportation is key. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2024.

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force have detailed the story of Fate/Samurai Remnant downloadable content “Record’s Fragment: Yagyu Sword Chronicles,” which will launch on April 18.

ATLUS will host the “ATLUS Exclusive: Metaphor: ReFantazio – April 23, 2024″ broadcast on April 22 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 JST, the company announced (2). You will be able to watch it on YouTube in English and Japanese.

Mountain climbing adventure game Surmount will launch now for Switch and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 2, one week ahead of its previously announced May 9 release date, developers Indiana-Jonas and Jasper Oprel announced.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer ILCA have released a new trailer and screenshots SAND LAND dubbed “Sandstorm.”

Skybound Entertainment has launched a Republic crowdfunding campaign for the development and marketing of a new AAA game based on Invincible.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer ILCA will release One Piece Odyssey: Deluxe Edition for Switch on July 25 in Japan and July 26 worldwide, the companies announced.

Dokuysei: Bangin’ Summer for PlayStation 4 and Switch, and digital releases such as DAVE THE DIVER for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Umurangi Generation for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR2, and Quest, and Tales of Kenzera: ZAU for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.

Publisher Kemco and Japanese developer Pageretta will release horror visual novel Horrific Xanatorium will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on April 26, the companies announced.

Spike Chunsoft will release the MAGES.-developed The Quintessential Quintuplets visual novels The Quintessential Quintuplets: Memories of a Quintessential Summer and The Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Memories Spent With You in the west, artwork and screenshot leaks from PlayStation Store reveal.

Publisher Vaka Game Magazine and developer ImCyan have released PlayStation 4 (PlayStation Store) and Switch (Nintendo eShop) versions of horror game Evil God Korone for $4.49.

ATLUS has released new information and screenshots for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance introducing the game’s new Nahobino form, new demons Nahobeeho and Amabie, exploring Da’at, and more.

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer SHIFT UP have released the first chapter in a series of developer diaries for action adventure game Stellar Blade. The first chapter is titled “The Journey.”

Gio Corsi, the former head of commercial at Iron Galaxy Studios, chief product officer of IllFonic, and head of global second party games at Sony Interactive Entertainment, has joined Nintendo of America as part of its AAA third-party games portfolio management team, he announced.

The version 4.6 update for Genshin Impact, dubbed “Two Worlds Aflame, the Crimson Night Fade,” will launch on April 24, developer miHoYo announced.

SUNSOFT‘s Amazing Hebereke, IREM’s SUPER R-TYPE, and Nintendo‘s Wrecking Crew ’98 are now available as part of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, Nintendo announced.

64-player battle royale game PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam) on May 9 for $19.99, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Amber Studio announced.

Square Enix has released a special trailer for Visions of Mana, dubbed “Continue Your Life with Mana,” which outlines the history of the Mana series through the life of a player.

Everybody’s Golf series and Easy Come Easy Golf developer Clap Hanz has announced Ultimate Swing Golf for Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro. It will launch on May 16 for $29.99 / 2,990 yen with support for up to four players online.

SUNSOFT‘s Amazing Hebereke, IREM’s SUPER R-TYPE, and Nintendo‘s Wrecking Ball ’98 are now available as part of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, Nintendo announced.

Publisher Deep Silver and developer Warhorse Studios will announce a new game on April 18 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET, the companies teased (2) on Twitter. You will be able to watch the reveal on YouTube and Twitch.

First-person shooter WRATH: Aeon of Ruin will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 25, publishers 3D Realms and Fulqrum Publishing, and developer KillPixel announced.

The “Next-Gen Update” for Fallout 4 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on April 25, publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios announced.

Full Void developer OutOfTheBit has announced pixel art side-scrolling puzzle platformer Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon. It will launch for PC via Steam in April 2025, followed shortly after by “all major consoles.”

Publisher Arc Games and developer Gunfire Games have announced Remnant II downloadable content “The Forgotten Kingdom.” It will launch on April 23 for $9.99, and is also available as part of the $24.99 downloadable content bundle.

Monster Jam Showdown will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on August 29, developer Milestone S.r.l. announced. Pre-orders include three days of early access starting August 26.

Entergram will release HOOKSOFT-developed romance visual novel Koi ni wa Amae ga Hitsuyou Desu for Switch on August 8 in Japan for 8,228 yen at retail and 7,180 yen via download, the publisher announced.

Farming and life simulation game SunnySide will launch for PC via Steam on May 24, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on July 10, publisher Merge Games and developer RainyGames announced. A physical edition will be available for PlayStation 5. A demo is available now for PC.

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of April 1, 2024 to April 7, 2024.

Publishers PQube and PixelHeart, and Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro developer Storybird Studio have announced Beyond the Ice Palace II, a sequel to the 1988-released side-scrolling action platformer game by Elite Systems. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2024.

Pocketpair has announced the Palworld “Pal Arena” update. It will launch in 2024.