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Please Be Happy is out now on consoles!

Our comfy slice-of-life yuri romance visual novel Please Be Happy is now released on Sony PlayStation 5 & 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One! 💖

Born as a fox in the forest of Korea, Miho carries with her the memory of a traveler who showed her kindness and spoke of home. Now more human than fox, Miho has spent a long, long time searching for her person. She arrives by airship to Wellington, one of the jewels of the floating island of New Zealand. Despite her years spent observing humans, she still has a lot to learn about their culture and society. She's made a living so far as a thief, her heightened senses allowing her to easily take advantage of people. She's also seen a lot of the worst of what mankind has to offer. It's only after meeting Juliet, the owner of a small library, and Aspen, an aspiring novelist, that Miho starts to understand what kindness is, and that there's more than just the bad stuff when it comes to people.

Features:

220k+ words

2 different routes with 2 different happy endings each

full English voice acting

original soundtrack by Sarah Mancuso

Play it on...

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 4 & 5

Xbox One

Xbox Series X|S

Steam

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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land opening movie; regions of Aladiss details - Gematsu

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust have released the opening movie, plus new information and screenshots for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land introducing the game’s regions of Aladiss.

Get the latest details below.

Before setting on a journey across the continent of Aladiss to uncover its mysteries alongside Yumia, fans can lose themselves in the marvelous world that awaits them in a brand-new trailer. Players can also learn more about the key members of the Aladiss Research team with the latest artwork by beloved artist Benitama. In Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, players will follow alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt as she joins the Aladiss Research team in hope to unravel the mysteries behind the cataclysm that destroyed the once great continent of Aladiss. Spearheaded by the Order of Eustella and led by Erhard, the Aladiss Research team is an organisation focused on investigating the fallen land of Aladiss, and is composed by researchers, adventurers and mercenaries. Yumia and her friends will be tasked to travel across the three regions of the continent to uncover the mysteries hidden in the ruins of the fallen Aladissian Empire. Yumia’s journey will begin in the Ligneus region, where the Research team established its first base, far from the Aladissian capital. Yumia will travel through the plains and forest that make up the landscape, and discover research facilities abandoned by the alchemists of the time. Among the points of interest in the region, players will visit the Arbor Botanical Garden and the 8th Laboratory, before continuing their journey. Players with a passion for fungi of all kinds will be delighted to explore the Sivash region, renowned for its mushroom-like flora, where Yumia will encounter the demihuman Welleks people. While exploring the region, the team will meet the Neru people, a tribe of monsters capable of human speech and easily recognisable by their slender silhouette and mushroom-like umbrellas. Before heading to the next region, players can pause to contemplate the Preces Cathedral, a place of worship at the centre of the Welleks settlement, or explore the impressive ruins of a school, known as Hermea Academy. The third region is the industrial Auruma region, filled with the ruins of a once thriving city. Among the ruins still standing, players will discover a tree-like metal structure, as well as its commercial district, featuring a station. Yumia will also visit the Mana Transposing Furnace, which was once the nerve centre for the study of mana for the whole of Aladiss. During their stay in the region, the team will encounter the Geni tribe, unique for possessing feathers and beaks like birds. Everyone who purchases either a physical or digital edition up to two weeks after release will receive the “Athlete of Memories” early purchase costume for Yumia, the “Floating Object of Memories” costume for Flammi, and the unique “Training Wrist Weight” equipment.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 21 worldwide.

Watch the opening movie below. View the screenshots at the gallery.

Opening Movie

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Japanese

Official Broadcast #3

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The PS4/5 versions of RPG Maker WITH releases today. It is also available for the Switch.

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Metal Bringer launches March 12 - Gematsu

Roguelite action game Metal Bringer will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on March 12 for $19.99, publisher PLAYISM and developer Alphawing announced. It will support English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language support. An updated version of the PC demo is also available.

Here is an overview of the game, via PLAYISM:

■ About the Game

About

Metal Bringer is the second game in the Bringer series, and this time, the setting is completely different—in this game, you fight in a sci-fi world with androids and giant robots in horde-based combat that’s even more satisfying than the last game all while enjoying an in-depth character customization system.

Key Features

-Highly Customizable Player Characters and Arms – Build and control android soldiers called “Labor,” or have them pilot giant machines called “Arms.” Each and every Labor and Arms you build is highly customizable. You can change the color and appearance of their features, or swap out parts to change their fighting styles.

-Effortlessly Wipe Out Hordes of Enemies – Labor can be strengthened by installing different types of apps. App disks can be obtained by defeating enemies, but you lose all installed apps when you fall in battle. However, by analyzing an app’s data at a shop, you can use it when you customize your next Labor, allowing you to perform better each run until you can freely trample all over your opponents with ease.

-Obtain Enemy Arms Parts on the Go – Even the most powerful Arms will eventually wear down, but when that happens, you can use Arms parts left behind by the enemy. What’s more, you can analyze the blueprints of powerful Arms parts over the course of the game, which unlocks various customization options. Find out what kind of gear suits you best to build the ideal mech.

-Ray Tracing and Ever-Changing Music – This game uses the same retro art style as Samurai Bringer, and just like Samurai Bringer, it also implements a real time pixel art generating system, and will also feature the newest raytracing technology for beautifully lit environments. The music too is made with the newest technology, as it is played in real time and changes according to how your fights are playing out.

-All-Star Art Team – The protagonist Suria and the keyart were designed by Suzuhito Yasuda, and on the writing team, we have Sami Shinosaki on board! The pixel art portraits for Suria are drawn by illustrator kutsuwa.

Suzuhito Yasuda – Illustrator, manga artist, and character designer for multiple popular games and media, such as Durarara!! and the Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor series. Creator of the ongoing manga series Bootsleg and Yozakura Quartet (serialized in Monthly Shonen Sirius).

Sami Shinosaki – Novelist. Known for the novelizations of the Armored Core and Fire Emblem series.

■ About the New Demo

When we released the first Metal Bringer demo back in October 2024 for the Steam Next Fest, it received a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam. Ever since, we’ve improved and polished the demo based on user feedback, and this new demo has been overhauled to provide an even better experience. Whether you’ve already played the old demo, or if this is your first time hearing of it, please give the new demo a try, and we hope you’ll enjoy it! Note: As we will continue to improve the full game based on feedback received from the demo, demo progress will not be saved. Demo save data will not carry over to the full game.

Improved Tutorial – The tutorials have been expanded, and we’ve adjusted the timing of when tutorials are displayed relative to player progression, making it easier to understand the game’s system as you play. Gameplay tutorials can also be accessed at any time by opening the Control Guide from the pause menu.

Balancing Changes – We’ve adjusted various aspects of the gameplay such as the difficulty curve and the player character’s initial parameters, as well as optimized the lock-on systems and default input config. This should make the game easier to play from the get-go even with your character’s initially weak abilities.

User Interface Changes – We’ve changed the user interface of the Labor and Arms assembly menu, making it possible for players to compare the specs of weapons and Arms Gear while assembling a new unit. We have also changed the on-screen map and indicators for easier viewing.

New Story Elements – The demo only contains a small part of the story, but we have added a large number of story elements to the demo, including conversations with enemy Labor and events that reveal more about the game’s world. We hope this will allow players to learn more about the world of Metal Bringer and have a more immersive experience.

Miscellaneous Changes – We’ve also made other small improvements to many aspects of the game, such as improving the shop system, adding the ability to withdraw D-Chips in the field, improving the map functionality, and adding new apps and OS tuning options. Please try out the demo to see what it has to offer!

Demo-Exclusive Modes

Newbie – Power up and customize your Labor with apps as you learn the basic game mechanics and play through the beginning of the story. Your Labor will start out weak, but keep growing stronger to defeat a boss within the time limit!

Extreme – Use Labor and Arms that have already been strengthened to a certain extent to take on mid-game battles. Choose whatever kind of Labor, weapon, and Arms you like to overpower the boss!

Extreme Mode is unlocked from the title screen after you watch the opening scene and roll out on an investigation for the first time in Newbie Mode.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii releases today for the PS4/5, Xbox Series/One, Steam and Microsoft Store.

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Please Be Happy releases today digitally for the PS4/5, Xbox One/Series and Switch. It is also available on Steam and itch.io.

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Some games that are currently stuck on older consoles that I hope get rereleased in some way, Part 8:

Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Bloody Roar series

Digimon World series

Gungrave/Gungrave Overdose

Segagaga

Older Super Robot Wars games

Wonder Project J/Wonder Project J2

Cubivore

Marvelous: Another Treasure Island

Yarudora series(Double Cast, Kisetsu o Dakishimete, Sampaguita and Yukiwari no Hana)

Crime Crackers

Samurai Western

Rising Zan

Bahamut Lagoon

Racing Lagoon

Cosmology of Kyoto

Haunting Ground

Echo Night series

Aconcagua

Daikaijuu Monogatari

Mikagura Shoujo Tanteidan

Azure Dreams

SkyGunner

Hellnight

Kowloon’s Gate

Magic Pengel

Graffiti Kingdom

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Some indie game recommendations from ones I’ve played or know enough about them to suggest them to others(mostly in no particular order), Part 10.

Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Pain(I think this is indie?)

Maize

Maneater

Move or Die

Gang Beasts

Overcooked series

Afraid of Monsters(Half-Life mod)

Cry of Fear

Super Kiwi 64

Scratches (while there is a Steam page, because of legal reasons, there's no legitimate way to play this at the moment, though the creator encourages playing it however you can)

Road Redemption

Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story series

MyHouse.wad(Doom 2 mod)

Rental

Alice is Dead

Rabbit and Steel

That's Not My Neighbor

Raisond'etre

Seamongrel

The Snow of Basidia

Serment: Contract with a Devil

Noctuary

Mineko's Night Market

Small Saga

Mbembe Radio

Flutter Away

Who's Lila?

The Hex

Inscryption

Mouthwashing

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Scar-Lead Salvation for PS5, PS4 coming west on May 29 alongside PC - Gematsu

Idea Factory International will release the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions of science-fiction roguelite third-person shooter Scar-Lead Salvation alongside the previously confirmed PC (Steam) version on May 29 in the west, the company announced. The PlayStation versions will be available both physically and digitally. Wishlisting is available now via Idea Factory International’s online store.

Here is an overview of the game, via Idea Factory International:

About

When Willow Martin awakens with no memories in an unfamiliar room, she can’t figure out how she got there. Without any semblance of who she is or where she came from, can she trust the AI who aids her? Or is it her enemy? So begins her deadly battles against mechanical weapons in a bid to escape. But what truths lie at the end?

Key Features

Live. Die. Repeat. – Death may seem inevitable as you progress through the story, but it’s not the end. With each death you’ll resurrect where it all started—and maybe learn a little about what happened here in the process. Escape this loop and discover the truth about the military facility and Willow’s past!

Expect the Unexpected – You’ll never know what comes next as you make your way through the military facility. Each floor will present a procedurally generated layout complete with new enemies to face and equipment to grab.

Fully Armed and Operational – You’ll encounter a veritable armada of mechanical foes in the mysterious military facility. Use a variety of weapons, take advantage of status effects, and power up with unique skills to take them down.

Unlimited Power! – Dodge and parry enemy attacks with precision to build up Exo Force. When enough Exo Force is built up, unleash your ultimate power with Onslaught Mode and become temporarily invincible.

In Japan, Scar-Lead Salvation will also launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on May 29.

Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots and box art at the gallery (10 PlayStation 5 screenshots, followed by 10 PlayStation 4 screenshots, and 10 PC screenshots).

Announce Trailer

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2D action RPG Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past! announced for ‘all major platforms’ - Gematsu

Publisher Red Dunes Games and Dutch developer BLAST ZERO have announced Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past!, a 2D action RPG based on the 1990s Tatsunoko Production anime Samurai Pizza Cats / Kyatto Ninden Teyandee. It is in development for “all major platforms,” including PC via Steam, and will launch in 2026.

Here are the first details:

About

That’s right folks! After more then 30 years the Samurai Pizza Cats finally return! The Big Cheese has an evil Scheme up his sleeve and it’s up to you, the player to stop him from taking over Little Tokyo! The show first aired in Japan on February 1, 1990. Kyatto Ninden Teyandee is a science-fiction, action-comedy animated show set in Edoropolis, a city inhabited by anthropomorphic robotic animals. The series gained international recognition in the early 1990s when it was localized as Samurai Pizza Cats and broadcast worldwide and has maintained a dedicated fanbase to this day. The new game, Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past!, is being developed by Dutch studio BLAST ZERO (creative team behind Jitsu Squad) and will be globally distributed by Red Dunes Games from the United Arab Emirates. Designed as a 2D action RPG, the game allows players to seamlessly switch between members of the Pizza Cats, utilizing their unique abilities to solve puzzles and engage in thrilling battles within the world of Little Tokyo.

Key Features

Tag-Team Action – Instantly switch between your favorite cats and utilise each characters unique abilities for puzzle solving and creative combat variations!

The Anime Experience – Crush your enemies with special attacks in classic 90s anime fashion!

Level Up and Customize – Explore the adventurous overworld of Little Tokyo where you battle fierce enemies to level up your characters and obtain special cards which can be equipped to expand your combat abilities.

Trailer Script and Cast

The Japanese trailer’s script is being supervised by Satoru Akahori, the original screenplay writer.

The English cast includes Rick Jones (Speedy Cerviche), Sonja Ball (Polly Esther), Terrence Scammell (Guido Anchovy, Narrator) and Dean Hagopian returning as Seymour “The Big” Cheese.

The Japanese cast includes Kappei Yamaguchi (Yattarou), Ai Orikasa (Pururun), Ikuya Sawaki (Kitsunezuka Ko’on-no-Kami), Naoki Tatsuta (Karasu Gennarisai) and Kenyu Horiuchi (Narrator). Seiichiro Yamashita joins the cast as Sukashii, taking over the role from Jurota Kosugi, his senior at the same talent agency.

Red Dune games also released a special interview with voice actors Kappei Yamaguchi, Ai Orikasa, and Seiichiro Yamashita on returning to the series for its 35th anniversary:

■ Kappei Yamaguchi (Yattarou)

How did it feel to record Yattarou’s voice again after so long?

Kappei Yamaguchi: “Yattarou, alongside Ranma, is one of my foundational roles as a voice actor. When I first heard about the game, I was absolutely thrilled, and now that it has become a reality, I couldn’t be happier. I was especially surprised to learn that the game is being developed in the Netherlands! It felt amazing to say ‘Tenkamuteki no Daishōri!!’ (‘Unrivaled, ultimate victory!!’) again. I love Yattarou so much!”

What was it like reuniting with the original cast? And what are your thoughts on Seiichiro Yamashita joining as the new voice of Sukashii?

Yamaguchi: “Hearing Kon-chan (Ko’on-no-Kami) and Gen-chan (Gennarisai) banter, Kenyū-san’s witty narration, and the Nyankī squad’s signature introductions—it was like stepping back into the recording studio from all those years ago. I was also blown away by how faithfully the trailer recreated the original animation style. The love and dedication from the Dutch development team truly shine through. And of course, a big thank you to Seiichiro Yamashita for bringing Sukashii to life!”

What are your thoughts on the 35th anniversary of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee, which continues to be loved both in Japan and overseas as Samurai Pizza Cats?

Yamaguchi: “Congratulations on 35 years of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee! Over time, I’ve been hearing more and more people say, ‘I loved Teyandee!’ and it makes me so happy. The fact that this series continues to be loved not only in Japan but also overseas is truly special. This is a work that I will cherish forever, and Yattarou will always be an irreplaceable part of my career.”

■ Ai Orikasa (Pururun)

How did it feel to record Pururun’s voice again after so long?

Ai Orikasa: “I was deeply moved by the quality of the visuals. The passion of the game development team for this series was so evident, and it made me incredibly happy. Seeing Ko-on-no-Kami and Gennarisai’s interactions was exciting, and I was delighted to say Pururun’s signature catchphrase once again.”

What was it like reuniting with the original cast? And what are your thoughts on Seiichirō Yamashita joining as the new voice of Sukashii?

Orikasa: “Even after 35 years, this series remains as vibrant as ever in my heart. The moment I stepped into the studio with Kappei-san and the rest of the team, Pururun’s lines just came naturally. Seiichirō Yamashita did a fantastic job as Sukashii—he really captured the character’s essence.”

What are your thoughts on the 35th anniversary of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee, which continues to be loved both in Japan and overseas as Samurai Pizza Cats?

Orikasa: “Even our post-recording gatherings (laughs) were a blast! I truly believe the camaraderie among the cast and crew translated into what audiences loved about the show. It is such an honor to be part of a series that continues to be cherished after all these years. Please continue to support Kyatto Ninden Teyandee!”

■ Seiichiro Yamashita (Sukashii)

Were you familiar with Kyatto Ninden Teyandee before? What was your experience recording for the trailer?

Seiichiro Yamashita: “To be honest, I wasn’t familiar with Kyatto Ninden Teyandee before this project. It’s incredible to be involved with a series that predates my birth. The recording session was truly special—I had the privilege of performing alongside legends like Kappei Yamaguchi, watching them work up close in such a dynamic setting.”

How did you feel about taking over the role of Sukashii from your senior colleague Jurota Kosugi?

Yamashita: “Even now, I feel like it’s too great an honor to say I’ve ‘inherited’ the role. This is my first time stepping into a character previously portrayed by another actor, and I was deeply conscious of preserving the image of Sukashii that fans hold dear. The encouragement from the production team was invaluable, and this has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me.”

What are your thoughts on the 35th anniversary of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee, which continues to be loved both in Japan and overseas as Samurai Pizza Cats?

Yamashita: “Stories have a way of leaving lasting impressions on people, and the love for Kyatto Ninden Teyandee has endured over decades. To see that love manifest in a brand-new game is truly extraordinary. This opportunity is a treasured milestone in my acting career, and I hope fans continue to support the series for years to come!”

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

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Japanese

Creating the Animation

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Pokemon Presents set for February 27 - Gematsu

The Pokemon Company will host a Pokemon Presents broadcast on February 27 at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Japanese).

The broadcast will feature the latest Pokemon news in celebration of Pokemon Day 2025.

Watch a teaser video below.

Teaser Video

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Japanese

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Stories from Sol: The-Gun Dog releases today digitally for the PS4/5, Switch and Steam. Physical copies TBA.

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Burai: Jokan(MSX2 version) releases today digitally for the Switch. Text is in Japanese.

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The Backrooms: 1998 leaves Early Access and releases today digitally for the PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Switch and Steam.

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Mouthwashing coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch in 2025 - Gematsu

Publisher Critical Reflex and developer Wrong Organ will release PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions of horror game Mouthwashing in 2025, the companies announced. A physical edition will be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch via Fangamer.

Mouthwashing first launched for PC via Steam on September 26, 2024. Total sales have surpassed 500,000 units.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Mouthwashing is a first-person horror game following the dying crew of a shipwrecked space freighter. Who could have known what good ol’ Captain Curly was capable of? Guess he thought his crew dying alongside him was only right. But some men can’t even kill themselves properly. Maimed, limbless and unable to speak, but alive, Curly is now at the mercy of the crew he has doomed to a slow death.

Key Features

Descend into Madness – Follow the lives of the crew as they weather starvation, isolation, and each other. People were never your strong suit anyway.

Zero Chance of Rescue – The ship will run out of power within six months. Food rations long before that.

Immersive Storytelling – Pay attention to your surroundings.

Psychological Scares – Your eyes are lying.

Unforgiving Narrative – Hope to die, or for goodness sake, pray that everyone else did.

Watch the launch trailer for the PC version below.

PC Launch Trailer

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Guns Undarkness demo launches February 24 - Gematsu

Publisher Kodansha and developer MegaRock will release a demo for stealth-based science-fiction RPG Guns Undarkness for PC via Steam on February 24, the companies announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

A strategy JRPG helmed by lead developer Shoji Meguro (composer for the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series). Customize your arsenal of unique firearms to dominate the battlefield and forge relationships with your team to bolster your combined abilities during intense turn-based combat.

A turn-based tactical JRPG inspired by games like Metal Gear Solid and Persona.

A relationship system that boosts the protagonist as you grow closer with your teammates.

A story set in a futuristic world on the verge of global and societal ruin.

A meeting of the minds Shoji Meguro (Persona, Shin Megami Tensei), Ilya Kuvshinov (Ghost in Shell: SAC 2045, The Wonderland), and Lotus Juice (Persona series).

Story

The year was 2045 and humanity was in a state of abeyance that allowed technology to flourish, but deepened the social divide between the rich and the poor, the Haves and the Have Nots. Within the ranks of the latter grew a faction who planned the Great Reset–an event steeped in primitivism that would change the course of humanity. The Thousand Plateaus launched two weapons of mass destruction, triggering a worldwide nuclear war. And so, the Great Reset was accomplished. Enter our Protagonist, a rookie member of a private military company tasked with handling the worsening situation. It is up to you to discover the truth behind love in a world wracked by devastation and whether humanity is capable of being revolutionized.

Gameplay

Guns Undarkness is a futuristic JRPG that combines tactical positioning with turn-based strategy.

-On the Field

On the field, the player will control the Protagonist and up to 3 allies.

Use hand signals to instruct your allies to hide at select spots and then order them to cover you. Once you have the highlighted enemy in your sights, it’s time to open fire!

If your team engages the enemy while totally hidden then you’ll activate an attack bonus. The more you fire during this bonus, the more damage you’ll deal before the battle begins.

Hidden or not, once you fire on the enemy your team will leap into a turn-based battle.

Attacks are basic actions that don’t consume SP, while Skills use SP but pack more punch. Attacking from behind cover? Then unleashing your skills with no cost to your SP!

The affinity of your weapon and that of your target’s TAGS (defense suit) will determine how much damage you deal. Manage to strike your enemy in a weak point and you can deal massive damage, while an enemy’s defense value can also reduce the amount of damage they take.

Hit an enemy’s weak point with a normal attack and you’ll be able to duck into cover. All skills are powerful, but there are also guns with special buff / debuff abilities.

-Status Screen

Winning a battle earns your team two types of experience points: Character EXP and Gun EXP. Leveling up boosts a character’s stats and unlocks new skills for guns.

-Off the Field

Off the field, you and Alpha Team will spend your downtime outside of missions in the Maroon, an amphibious submarine that the team uses as their hideout. You’ll use the hideout to accept quests or visit shops and other locations on the world map.

-Gun Customization

You’ll be able to enhance the guns you own by adding parts. You’ll even acquire blueprints and materials that’ll let you build new guns as you progress through the story.

Characters

Led by Commander McGovern, the Alpha Team is one of the offensive units that work for BTI, a large American private military group. The team was originally composed of McGovern, Will and Zach–two men who had been her subordinates back when she was a marine—and Naomi, an advanced combat android. Our story begins with the Alpha Team welcoming in their fifth member—the Protagonist.

Protagonist – The main protagonist, and the player’s avatar. After working his way through the ranks of numerous private military groups, he becomes the newest member of the BTI Alpha Team. Thanks to his exemplary combat ability, he’s the only member of Alpha Team kitted out with the latest TAGS equipment—definitely not something typically gifted to a rookie.

Sofia – A bright and cheerful 17 year old; she’s the only child of the great scientist Dr. Cowen. Despite her uneasy relationship with her father, she chooses to take over his research in the midst of nuclear war with the hope of creating a brighter future for mankind.

Will – Despite his earnest nature making him seem like a softy, he provides serious support to the Alpha Team when equipped with a shotgun. He’s like a brother to the Protagonist, a former U.S. Marine alongside Zach, and once served under the same superior as Alpha Team Commander McGovern.

Naomi – A high-performance combat android, she has no problems conveying emotion or communicating with humans. While Naomi has a gentle, motherly disposition, she’s also a reliable member of the Alpha Team’s offensive, charging across battlefields with her handgun.

Leon – A silent mercenary of mystery. In his younger years, he worked as an assassin until General Zhang, leader of the Thousand Plateaus, hired him to do his dirty work. He has superhuman reflexes that he can use to dodge bullets, which are far more powerful than even state-of-the-art TAGS technology.

The Thousand Plateaus – A far eastern military regime that instigated the nuclear war. Led by General Zhang. In the name of primitivism, the idea of abandoning human technology and returning to the primitive ages, they have set the entire world on a path to ruin. Primitivism gained more and more supporters following the start of the war, until looting and pillaging became rampant across the entire globe. As of now, chaos reigns thanks to them.

Locations

Devastated City – A city with a some technology left where the wealthy settled after the war, subsequently making it a prime target for the primitivists.

West Coast Village – The poor gathered here after the war and formed a group to fight back against primitivist looters.

Research Facility – A large research city once occupied this area before the war. It was abandoned shortly after, but important research materials still remain in the rubble.

Staff

Shoji Meguro (Persona series, Shin Megami Tensei series)

Ilya Kuvshinov (Ghost in Shell: SAC 2045, The Wonderland)

Lotus Juice (Persona series)

Watch a new trailer below.

Demo Trailer

English

Japanese

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The Thing: Remastered physical editions announced for PS5, Switch - Gematsu

Nightdive Studios will release a physical edition of The Thing: Remastered for PlayStation 5 and Switch on June 25, the developer announced. Pre-orders are available now at various retailers, including Atari, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, GAME, Target, Walmart, and more.

The standard edition will cost $29.99 / €34.99, while the Deluxe Edition will cost $49.99 / €54.99. The latter includes a copy of the game, special box, SteelBook case, key art poster, Captain Blake’s ID card replica, and a set of sew-on patches.

The Thing: Remastered is available now digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.

Here is an overview of the game, via Nightdive Studios:

About

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures and filmmaker John Carpenter’s genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing. Nightdive Studios has upgraded this horrifying classic for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices up to a 4K resolution at 120FPS. Improvements to character models, textures, and animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects—for a suspenseful and disgustingly detailed remaster that reanimates the thrilling game for modern audiences. In the frozen arctic tundra, a mysterious shape-shifting alien has wiped out the crew of the U.S. Outpost #31 research facility. In The Thing: Remastered, players step into the boots of Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events that transpired in the original The Thing film. Trapped by the elements and at risk of infection by a horrific entity, Blake must keep his squad together to survive by gaining their trust and ensuring that their fear and paranoia don’t get the best of them… or himself.

Key Features

Return to U.S. Outpost #31 – Continue the story of The Thing and face off against terrifying monsters, from scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled level bosses.

Who Goes There? – Command a squad of up to four NPCs from Soldier, Medic, and Engineer character classes through the game’s 11 frightening levels.

The Warmest Place to Hide – Someone in your squad may not be who they appear to be. The shape-shifting alien hides inside an imitation, so keep a watchful eye.

Don’t Lose It – Gain the trust of your squad members and minimize their fear levels lest they become defiant or, worse, succumb to paranoia.

Ultimate Alien Terror – Upgraded models, textures, and animations hand-crafted by Nightdive, plus enhanced lighting and atmospheric effects.

Stunning Visuals – Up to 4K 120 frames per second visuals on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Checkmate – Trophies and Achievements on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.