Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Switch are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.
08.05.2024 - 20:33 / gamingbolt.com
Street Fighter 6 has been a smash hit for Capcom, and the Japanese gaming giant is already hard at work on post-launch content for the same. It was previously announced that franchise favourite character Akuma would be coming to the game as a playable character. The developer also released an OST for Akuma’s theme, check it out down below.
Spanning just over 4 minutes, Akuma’s theme definitely sounds great with a heavy tone and fast beats that feel appropriate for this character. Capcom also released a trailer showcasing Akuma’s moveset, and fans are more than excited to step back into his shoes once again.
Akuma will be available in Street Fighter 6 from May 22, and his arrival will be accompanied by a balance patch that should help in alleviating some minor concerns with the current status of the game. The team already has big plans for Year 2 content for Street Fighter 6 – read more on that through here.
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Switch are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.
Arcade classics collection TAITO Milestones 3 will launch for Switch in November in Japan and this winter worldwide, publishers TAITO and ININ Games, and developer Hamster Corporation announced.
is known as being one of the largest and often most bizarre MMOs on the market but its latest crossover promotion may be one of its weirdest marketing collaborations yet. Having said that, it's fairly common practice for brands to approach popular video games and offer unique in-game items that can only be accesed by purchasing a can of Monster Energy or a packet of Doritos. Yet it's rare to see a game so steeped in fantastical mythology and deity-slaying heroes be the face of such a campaign.
Those itching for a dose of whimsical, old-school Atelier-esque RPG action may want to add WitchSpring R to their wishlist, a colourful, cosy outing from developer KIWI WALKS due out on 29th August. This game promises an eclectic mix of “training, collecting, and exploring” as you battle beasts in the overworld by day and enhance your witch’s capabilities back home at night. You’ll also be collecting ingredients, which you can combine and fuse to further upgrade your sorceress.
Update: It's been noticed in one of the YouTube descriptions for the cinematic trailer that Assassin's Creed Shadows releases on 15th November 2024 for PS5. There's no PS4 version.
Ubisoft released the first trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Wednesday, revealing for the first time that the game will have two protagonists: Yasuke, the historical black samurai, and Naoe, a Japanese shinobi.
Soon to be closed Xbox studio Tango Gameworks has confirmed that a physical edition of Hi-Fi Rush is still being worked on.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming out on 15th November 2024, it’s been leaked by the descriptions on Ubisoft’s YouTube pages for the reveal trailer.
Update: Whoops! It looks like one of Ubisoft's channels accidentally leaked the Assassin's Creed Shadows release date before the official reveal -- November 15, 2024.
Ubisoft has announced the official title of the next Assassin’s Creed game.
The official social media accounts of the hit soccer anime, BLUE LOCK, announced on Monday that the second season is coming this Fall, with an official premiere date set for October 2024.
Tears of the Kingdom celebrates its first anniversary this weekend. A game so many of us spent such a massive amount of time with, it's hard to believe it has only been in our lives for a year. Its creators have already confirmed that it won't be getting any expansions, so don't go expecting a bombshell u-turn this weekend. There has been a Tears of the Kingdom birthday announcement, though. Nintendo has revealed it will be releasing a physical version of the sequel's soundtrack, a 464-page Master Works, and best of all, a replica of its Master Sword.