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Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Switch, and PC - Gematsu

ATLUS has announced RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, a remastered version of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on June 19 for $49.99. Pre-orders are available now.

A Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available for $64.99, which includes the following content:

-A copy of the game

-Downloadable content

“Kuzunoha Village Trainings” (Grants access to trials with experience, in-game currency, and stat increase rewards)

“Demons of the Aril Rift” (Grants access to battles with Special Book rewards)

“Guest Demons Pack” (Grants access to popular demons from the Shin Megami Tensei series)

“Skill Book Pack” (Forbidden books that grant special abilities)

“Survival Pack” (Grants items that help for Battle)

Here is an overview of the game, via ATLUS:

About

Undertake the case of the century in this must-play classic from ATLUS. The studio behind Shin Megami Tensei remasters Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army with revamped visuals, quality-of-life updates, new voice-overs, and an overhauled battle system!

Story

Taisho 20, in the Capital—. A young heiress approaches the Narumi Detective Agency with a strange request…to kill her. Without any further explanation, the girl is kidnapped. Apprentice detective Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, who moonlights as a Devil Summoner assigned to protect the Capital, is on the case. Raidou investigates all across the city, which includes entering the Dark Realm—a dangerous juncture between the real world and the netherworld where demons abound. Become Raidou Kuzunoha and work with your allied demons to unravel the mysteries that block your path. What was once a missing persons matter soon spirals into a conspiracy that will shake not only the Capital, but the entire nation.

Key Features

An Enhanced Yet Faithful Remaster – The supernatural action RPG classic returns, now revamped with visual, audio, and combat enhancements for modern consoles while staying true to the original game’s style. A brand-new user interface, full voice-overs, expanded 3D environments, and more invites both veterans and newcomers alike to a nostalgic and thrilling gameplay experience.

A Supernatural Detective Mystery – Channel your inner detective in a gripping, supernatural adventure with a charming cast of complex characters. Uncover the truth behind collusion swirling around the Capital with unexpected twists and turns ahead. Use both your mind and the might of your demons to leave no stone unturned.

A Fantastical Taisho Era Adventure – Navigate the historic streets of a fantastical 1930s era in Tokyo or delve into the haunting Dark Realm where demons lie in wait. With over 120 demons to summon, choose your allies wisely to prevent humanity from being consumed by darkness.

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

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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar announced for Switch, PC - Gematsu

Marvelous has announced Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, a reimagining of Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar, for Switch and PC (Steam). It will launch on August 27 worldwide.

Here is an overview of the game, via Marvelous:

About

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, and looking for a life of cozy comforts? Have a green thumb, a love for animals, and a desire for a breath of fresh mountain air? Consider making Zephyr Town your new home! Our delightful location offers invigorating year-round winds and boasts a world-famous market…which admittedly has fallen on hard times. We’re looking for a motivated individual to help us bring brighter days back to our breezy burg! We’ll even provide you with a farm to help bring local goods to wanting customers and show the world that Zephyr Town’s bazaar can still fly high. Please contact Mayor Felix to make an appointment to visit today! Serious inquiries only. Zephyr Town’s bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world, drawing customers and peddlers from all four corners of the globe. These days, though, the bazaar has more tumbleweeds than customers. It’s up to you to turn its fortunes around! Raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, then sell your wares at your very own stall in the bazaar. As the bazaar business grows, new goods and services will arrive, which you can use to improve your farm. Help return prosperity to the bazaar, and Zephyr Town will thrive once again! Inspired by the classic handheld title, the new Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar builds up and improves on the original in every conceivable way. The world is bigger and more alive than ever thanks to incredible new visuals, new characters, expanded story, and full character voice work in story events—a series first. Take advantage of Zephyr Town’s unique weather, using the wind to make travel and farm tasks a breeze! The winds of change are coming to deliver your new life in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar.

Key Features

Cozy Living Reaches New Heights – The magnificent beauty of Zephyr Town shines with gorgeous graphics while a richly voiced story carries the player on a rewarding journey of farming, friendship, and renewal.

Ring the Bell and Sell, Sell, Sell – Your farm’s produce and goods take on additional importance as the heart of your business at the lively weekly bazaar. Customize your stall and take charge of your sales to build up buzz and power up profits.

Take the Leap – Harness the power of the wind! Use windmills to create new products to sell, and effortlessly travel across the town on your glider. Use new jumping skills on your farm, or when exploring the town. You never know what you’ll find!

A Beautifully Cozy Life – Enjoy a rich life amongst a colorful community of characters, from friendly townsfolk to magical Nature Sprites. Build yourself a home, grow relationships, and even find love and start a family.

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

Nintendo Direct: March 27, 2025

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream announced for Switch - Gematsu

Nintendo has announced Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a new entry in the life simulation series Tomodachi Life. It will launch for Switch in 2026.

Here are the first details:

The Tomodachi Life series is back with its first brand new entry in over 10 years. Create your own Mii characters based on yourself, friends, family—anyone!—and watch them live their lives on an island out at sea. Get involved with their relationships and experience all the weird and wonderful ways these Mii characters interact. You may even drop in on their dreams! Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on Nintendo Switch in 2026.

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

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No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files announced for Switch, PC - Gematsu

Spike Chunsoft has announced No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files, a new entry in the AI: The Somnium Files series. It will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on July 25, 2025 worldwide with English and Japanese voice-overs, and English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese text.

Here is an overview of the game, via Spike Chunsoft:

About

The player takes on the role of Kaname Date, the protagonist, and once again teams up with the AI-Ball, Aiba, to tackle a mysterious case and rescue Iris, an internet idol who has been forced to take part in a dangerous escape game. No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files introduces a new gameplay element: “Escape.” As with previous games, in “Investigation,” players will examine crime scenes and listen to testimonies. In “Somnium,” players enter the dream worlds of suspects and key witnesses. In the new “Escape” sections, players will solve puzzles to break out locked rooms. By moving between these three sections, players can obtain the necessary clues to solve the case. The game’s director Kazuya Yamada (Spike Chunsoft) is writing the scenario, with Kotaro Uchikoshi, the previous scenario writer, overseeing as the series director. Yusuke Kozaki returns as character designer, and Keisuke Ito continues as the music composer.

Story

A day after The New Cyclops Serial Killings was resolved, internet idol Iris Sagan (known as “A-set”) is abducted by a UFO and forced to participate in a perilous escape game called The Third Eye Game. Meanwhile, in another part of the city, a mysterious device is discovered. It resembles a coffin, and attached to it is a note that reads: “Psync me.” Relying on a tenuous line of communication with the missing Iris, one man rises once again, determined to track down the UFO that should not even exist. Together with his partner, the AI-Ball Aiba, he sets out on a quest. That man…is Special Agent Kaname Date.

Staff

Producer: Yasu Iizuka

Director and Scenario Writer: Kazuya Yamada

Series Director / Scenario Supervisor: Kotaro Uchikoshi

Character Designer: Yusuke Kozaki

Music Composer: Keisuke Ito

Special Messages from Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazuya Yamada

Associate Scenario Director Kotaro Uchikoshi: “For this title, I’m serving as the ‘scenario advisor’ from the perspective of overseeing the entire series. From the beginning, I trusted the development staff, but I was filled with awe at the quality, which far exceeded my expectations. The core element of this game, the ‘escape game,’ is not just a collection of puzzles; it has been intricately woven with a deep thematic significance, and its difficulty is perfectly balanced…! I believe both core and casual players will definitely enjoy it. This game is a heartfelt anthem of love created by the staff who love the AI series, for all the fans who also love the AI series.”

Director and Scenario Writer Kazuya Yamada: “I am Kazuya Yamada, the director and scenario writer for this project. We’ve been able to bring this title to you thanks to all of you who said, ‘I want to see Date as the protagonist once again.’ Thank you so much. As we considered how to make this title as satisfying as possible, we ended up cramming so much into it that it caused a lot of trouble for the development team. However, because of that, we believe we’ve created a title that everyone will enjoy. So please look forward to it.”

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

Nintendo Direct: March 27, 2025

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake teaser trailer, screenshots - Gematsu

Publisher Square Enix and developer Artdink Corporation have released the first teaser trailer and screenshots for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake.

Here is an overview of the game and trailer, via Square Enix:

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake combines full remakes of Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II, allowing players to experience the legendary RPGs for the first time ever on modern platforms. The new trailer showed off gameplay for the first time, as players take control of the descendants of Erdrick, the legendary hero whose legacy is passed down through generations in these games. Last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake chronologically takes place before Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, so players can continue the story in these games and complete the revered Erdrick Trilogy or pick up and play this compilation as a standalone adventure. Developed by Square Enix Team Asano, “HD-2D” is a critically acclaimed graphic style that combines pixel art characters with 3D backgrounds, then adds high-definition visual effects to deliver a nostalgic, yet fresh visual style. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is the sixth title produced in the HD-2D style. More information will be revealed about Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake in the future.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2025.

Watch the teaser trailer below. View the screenshots at the gallery.

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Super Robot Wars Y announced for PS5, Switch, and PC - Gematsu

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Forge Digitals (formerly B.B. Studio) have announced strategy RPG Super Robot Wars Y for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2025 worldwide.

Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

About

Super Robot Wars Y is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Place your units strategically and command them to defeat their enemies! Upgrade your units and train your pilots with credits and resources you earn after every mission. Strengthen your heroes to overcome the next challenge! Enjoy the impossible epic battles where units and pilots from all the series clash together! Embark on a journey into lore-rich, new saga of Super Robot Wars!

Featured series:

COMBATTLER V

Aura Battler Dunbine

Mobile Fighter G Gundam

Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury Season 1

Majestic Prince

Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre

Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection

Getter Robo Arc

…and more to come!

Watch the announcement trailer below.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon coming west this fall for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC - Gematsu

NIS America will release The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, known as The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria in Japan, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam this fall in the west, the publisher announced.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon first launched for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on September 26, 2024 in Japan and Asia, followed by PC via Steam on January 23, 2025 in Asia.

Here is an overview of the game, via NIS America:

About

Van Arkride and the members of Arkride Solutions are back, and this time the future of the entire Zemurian continent is at stake! The people of Zemuria await the launch of humanity’s first foray into space with bated breath. A sudden invitation from Marduk to cooperate in a high-tech training exercise sets Van, Ashen Chevalier Rean Schwarzer, and Father Kevin Graham on a collision course with the secrets at the very core of Zemuria. Their paths may diverge, but the ultimate question remains the same: Just what lies beyond the edge of the horizon?

Key Features

All Trails Lead Here – Paths from across Zemuria intertwine with higher stakes than ever before as the Trails series enters its final chapter!

Gameplay, Evolved – New gameplay mechanics such as Shard Commands, Awakening, and the time-freezing Z.O.C. give you an unprecedented amount of options in both Field and Command Battles!

Dream Teams – Gather allies from all over Calvard and beyond and put a stop to Ouroboros’ machinations in the Grim Garten, a dungeon that you can take on with your own custom party!

Limited Edition

The highly anticipated upcoming release will also be available in a Limited Edition bundle, featuring a copy of the Deluxe Edition of The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, art book, original mini soundtrack, SteelBook, and “Grim Timekeeper” acrylic clock, all contained within a collector’s box.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.

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Digimon Story: Time Stranger announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - Gematsu

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Media.Vision have announced Digimon Story: Time Stranger for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2025.

Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

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Digimon Story: Time Stranger is an RPG with monster-taming elements that explores the deep bond between humans and Digimon in an epic story that unravels the mystery of the world’s collapse. Embark on an adventure that spans across the human world and Digital World, collecting and raising a diverse array of Digimon to fight in turn-based battles.

Key Features

An Epic Story of Connection – Take on a mission to uncover the mystery of the world’s collapse, where chance encounters with unique characters will shape your journey across time and parallel worlds—and change fate itself.

Adventure Between Worlds and Time – Journey between the parallel human world and the Digital World: Iliad where Digimon reside. See the Digital World and its intricately detailed realms like never before, with interactive elements and special quests to explore.

Strategic Turn-Based Battles – Enjoy dynamic turn-based combat that combines strategic elements with evolved battle components. An incredible variety of Digimon and deep customization options provide limitless ways to approach the challenges of battle and reveal the strength of the bonds formed with your Digimon.

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

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection full games list announced - Gematsu

Konami has launched the Japanese Nintendo eShop page for Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, revealing the full list of games included in the collection.

The full list of games is as follows:

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (1998 / Game Boy)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories (1999 / Game Boy, Game Boy Color)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule GB (2000 / Game Boy Color) (New)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories (2000 Japan, 2002 United States, 2003 Europe / Game Boy Color)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist (2000 / Game Boy Color / Includes Online Battles Support)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters (2001 Japan, 2003 United States, 2003 Europe / Game Boy Advance) (New)

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001 Japan, 2002 United States, 2003 Europe / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 6, Expert 2 (2001 / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (2002 Japan, 2003 United States, 2004 Europe / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction (2003 Japan, 2004 United States and Europe / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (2003 / Game Boy Advance) (New)

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 (2004 / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler (2004 Japan and United States, 2005 Europe / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005 (2004 Japan, 2005 United States and Europe / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is due out for Switch and PC via Steam on February 27, 2025 worldwide. Read more about the collection here.

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GNOSIA TV anime announced - Gematsu

Aniplex has announced a television anime based on the petit depotto-developed science-fiction “werewolf game” time loop murder mystery game GNOSIA. It will air in 2025.

Watch the teaser trailer below. Visit the official website here. Follow the anime on Twitter @GNOSIA_Off.

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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling version 1.2 update now available - Gematsu

Publisher Dangen Entertainment and developer Moonsprout Games have released the version 1.2 update for adventure RPG Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling in celebration of the game’s fifth anniversary, the companies announced.

The update adds the following content:

-Fishing in The Fishing Village – Catch worms and reel in some fun!

-New Post-Game Boss Fight – Face off against the heroes of legend in B.O.S.S. mode!

-Team Up with Allies – Watch allies you support join you through a new special medal!

-11 New Medals – Expand your strategies with even more new gameplay-altering medals!

-New Items to Discover – Scattered across the overworld, waiting for explorers to find.

-One New Music Track – A brand-new addition to Bugaria’s already beloved soundtrack.

Vi’s Beemerang now has an option to lock angles to the nearest eight cardinal directions in battle.

A grace period added after falling droplets allows for easier freezing.

Various language fixes, minor balance and bug resolutions, and more!

“This update is a love letter to the incredible Bug Fables community,” DANGEN Enertainment said in a press release. “For those who have already journeyed through the world of Bugaria, this update offers a perfect excuse to return. And for newcomers, there has never been a better time to jump in and experience the award-winning adventure for the first time.”

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, GOG, and itch.io.

Watch a new trailer below.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection launches February 27, 2025 - Gematsu

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on February 27, 2025, Konami announced.

A physical edition will be available for Switch, which includes one of two Quarter Century Secret Rare “Harpie’s Feather Duster” cards.

Konami also revealed Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction will be included in the collection.

Here is an overview of the collection, via Konami:

About

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game and brings back iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! digital titles originally released between 1998 and 2004. The complete line-up of the iconic titles coming in the collection will be announced at a later date.

Included Titles Revealed So Far

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (1998 / Game Boy)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories (1999 / Game Boy, Game Boy Color)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories (2000 Japan, 2002 United States, 2003 Europe / Game Boy Color)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist (2000 / Game Boy Color / Includes Online Battles Support)

Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 6, Expert 2 (2001 / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001 Japan, 2002 United States, 2003 Europe / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (2002 Japan, 2003 United States, 2004 Europe / Game Boy Advance)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction (2003 Japan, 2004 United States and Europe / Game Boy Advance)

The collection will include a save / load feature—a feature not available at the time of their original release.​ There will also be support for online battles in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist. After release, some titles will be updated to support online battles.

Iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! Digital Titles Optimized for Modern Play

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection packs quality-of-life improvements that elevate classic games for modern gaming platforms. Control button layout customization and background settings will also be supported.​

View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.

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Fate/EXTRA Record launches in 2025 for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC - Gematsu

Fate/EXTRA Record will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025, publisher Bandai Namco and developers TYPE-MOON and TYPE-MOON studio BB announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:

About

The “Moon Holy Grail War” begins anew… The setting is a Spiritron virtual world called “SE.RA.PH.” built on the moon. Masters and Servants team up and fight for survival in pursuit of the “Holy Grail,” an omnipotent wish-granting device, in the Moon Holy Grail War which begins once again… This is a remake of Fate/EXTRA, the first Fate series RPG originally released on July 22, 2010, now revamped for modern hardware with an expanded scenario, refreshed character graphics, and dramatic command battles utilizing a highly strategic deck-building system.

Master and Servant

128 of the world’s top hackers, each capable of transforming their soul into Spiritrons, are selected as Masters to participate in the Holy Grail War. The Servants they form contracts with are the souls of legendary heroes and eminent figures from history, whose true names are concealed. These Servants are materialized as Spiritron life-forms and are assigned to one of seven classes, such as Saber or Archer. Through their shared struggle, where they entrust their souls to one another, their pasts and hidden desires intersect.

Staff

Original Story and Scenario: Kinoko Nasu / TYPE-MOON

Original Character Concept: Takashi Takeuchi / TYPE-MOON

Planning and Direction: Kazuya Niino / TYPE-MOON studio BB

Character Design: Arco Wada

Watch a new trailer below.

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Nine Sols coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on November 26 - Gematsu

Red Candle Games will release side-scrolling action platformer Nine Sols for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on November 26, the developer announced. It will also be available via Game Pass.

Nine Sols first launched for PC via Steam on May 29.

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

About

From the creators of award-winning psychological horror games Detention and Devotion, comes Red Candle Games’ latest title Nine Sols. The studio aims to deliver a stylized action platformer that’s cohesive and complimentary with its lore-rich narrative. It’s an ongoing, most ambitious project from this indie studio up to date.

Story

New Kunlun, the Solarian’s last sanctuary, has remained quiet for centuries. Inside this vast realm, the ancient gods left mortals with a promised land that is forever protected by the sacred rituals, yet the truth of this world remains unknown to most. Everything changes when Yi, a long forgotten hero from the past, is awoken by a human child. Follow Yi on his vengeful quest against the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm, and obliterate any obstacles blocking your way in Sekiro-lite style combat. Explore in unique “Taopunk” setting that blends cyberpunk elements with Taoism and far eastern mythology. Unravel the mysteries of an ancient alien race and learn about the fate of mankind.

Key Features

2D Sekiro-lite Combat – Slash, deflect, and charge into enemies and blow them up with the Taoist talisman! Each fight combines fast, brutal action sequences with classic platforming mechanics.

Intriguing Boss Fights – Ready yourself to fight the vicious ancient guardians and gruesome creatures. Be patient and utilize every move in your arsenal, mix up with Yi’s godly bow to defeat these larger than life figures.

Taopunk Setting – When cyberpunk clashes with Taoism, melding sci-fi elements with eastern mythology / fantasy, the experimental genre of Taopunk was born.

Hand-drawn Environments / Animations and Manga – Nine Sols is filled with meticulous hand-crafted, anime-style landscapes, sprite based hand-drawn animations, blending with Japanese manga inspired cutscenes.

Exploration – Traverse in the interconnected regions of New Kunlun. Discover secrets, piece together the story behind Yi’s revenge.

Aids from Inhabitants – Meet interesting NPCs of this world and interact with them to receive upgrades, gain new abilities, and discover useful technology.

Watch a new trailer below.

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Digimon Story: Time Stranger details story, world, characters, Digimon count, and more - Gematsu

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Media.Vision shared new information and footage on the February-announced Digimon Story: Time Stranger at Digimon Con 2025, including details on its story, world, characters, Digimon count, and more.

Get the information below, as shared by producer Ryosuke Hara.

■ Staff

Main Character Design: Suzuhito Yasuda (Yozakura Quartet, BOOTSLEG, illustrator of Durarara!!)

Boss Character Design: Oh! great (Tenjho Tenge, Air Gear, Kaijin Fugeki)

Music: Masafumi Takada (Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory)

■ Story

Synopsis

“The story begins in Tokyo, Japan. “The protagonist is an agent of ADAMAS, a secret organization that specializes in investigating and solving anomalous phenomena. “In the course of their investigation, they encounter an unknown creature called a “Digimon” in Shinjuku, an area sealed off by the government, and are caught up in a mysterious explosion. “They then reawaken eight years in the past… “The protagonist then pursues the mystery of the impending world’s collapse, while searching for a way to stop it. Players can experience an epic story that depicts the bonds and conflicts arising from the complex intertwining of two opposing elements: ‘Past and Future,’ ‘The Human World and The Digital World,’ and ‘Humans and Digimon.’ Experience an epic story of bonds and conflicts between humans and Digimon!”

■ Two Worlds: Human World and Digital World

“The setting of this story will be split between the Human World and the Digital World: Iliad.”

“On the Human World side, the story will mainly be centered on Shinjuku and Akihabara. The previous Cyber Sleuth titles featured various areas from within Tokyo, but in this new title, instead of deliberately narrowing things down, we decided to prioritize recreating the city with a greater sense of scale and detail to maximize the sense of immersion in the story. Especially in Shinjuku, where we recreated part of the underground mall. To be honest, I can hardly remember the entire map. Even in the game, there might be times where you leave through the wrong exit and find yourself at a bus stop or something.

“Now, let me introduce the other side of the game, the Digital World: Iliad. This is Central Town, which will be at the center of the adventure. It’s packed with all sorts of Digimon, and also home to a number of shops that will be of great use to the protagonist. Everywhere you turn in this city, there are Digimon of course, and all sorts of trendy bars and whatnot. The city gives the strong impression that it’s a place where Digimon live their lives. “In the Cyber Sleuth games, you would travel back and forth between the Human World and Cyberspace, but there were very few opportunities to actually visit the Digital World. In this new title, you will be making frequent visits to the Digital World, and as you briefly saw in the trailer, the game will use a symbol encounter system in which you will battle enemy Digimon by touching them. Since there are Digimon everywhere, we believe that this will give a completely different sense of immersion and impact to the players’ adventure. There are plenty of other fascinating and charming areas in the Digital World, so keep your eyes peeled for more information in the future.”

■ A Greater Sense of Immersion

“As I mentioned while introducing the Human World, we really paid attention to the sense of immersion in the story. We took extra care to enhance this, and tried to avoid making any choices that might inhibit it. We’ve especially dedicated our efforts to developing the story. I believe that the overall setting, the construction, and appearance of each area, and so on, are all important parts of setting the stage to enhance the story. After all, if the setting is haphazard or messy, it makes it hard to appreciate the story itself, so we’re taking extra care to depict everything that needs to be depicted. “For example, Central Town, which is the center of the whole adventure, is a town full of energy, so when it comes to the three-dimensional space, the sense of life from the Digimon that live there, the distribution of those Digimon, and even the background music and environmental sounds—we created all of them with the hope that it would make the players feel the density of the place, and that its overflowing energy would invigorate players with motivation to set off on their next adventure. Also, to give you a clearer idea, the different areas in Iliad each use the gears that also appear in the game’s title logo in different ways. The gears themselves actually hold a significant hidden meaning, so if you pay careful attention to where they appear during your adventure. I think you’ll find it to be even more enjoyable.”

■ “Time” as a Keyword

“This part [the keyword of “Time”] is directly tied to the storyline of the game, so it’s a bit hard for me to talk about in detail, but I’ll tell you a little bit about it. The primary objective of the game is to identify and prevent the cause of the mystery of the world’s collapse, which is destined to come sooner or later. As briefly mentioned in the plot synopsis, the protagonist is not able to travel through time at will, but the story will progress as they grow more involved with it. From the protagonist’s perspective, Digimon are a completely unknown existence to them, and the fact that they are thrown back and forth through time on top of that makes for some extraordinarily unusual situations. The intersection of the Human and Digital Worlds was a plot point utilized in past anime and games as well, but this title will show you just what kind of developments can occur by adding the element of time into the mix. We hope that players will be able to enjoy this unique dramatic experience with their own hands.”

■ Characters

Protagonist: Dan Yuki / Protagonist: Kanan Yuki – Agent of a Special Investigation Bureau ADAMAS. Caught in a mysterious explosion and sent back eight years…

“These two are the protagonists that you saw in the teaser visual shown earlier. Their names are Dan Yuki and Kanan Yuki. They are both agents of the secret organization ADAMAS, which specializes in investigating and solving anomalous phenomena. In fact, they are the most promising duo in the entire organization. “In the previous Cyber Sleuth games, where you could choose between the two protagonist, Takumi Aiba and Ami Aiba, whichever character you did not choose would not appear elsewhere in the game. However, in this game, players will control the character they choose at the start, while the other character will serve as their operator, providing instructions and advice from the organization’s headquarters. As such, one of the endearing things about this title is that you can see the different ways in which the two characters do their work. To be frank, if you asked me which one of the two roles gets more spoken lines, I’d have to say it would probably be the operator, so it makes sense to make your decision from that point of view as well.”

Inori Misono – A kind-hearted girl embarks on an adventure across the worlds with an agent.

“Next up, we have the game’s main heroine, Inori Misono, a kind-hearted and caring high school girl. She grew to be like this because of a certain event that she experienced in her past. Her past is also related to what led her to accompany the protagonist on their adventure. Stay tuned for future updates to find out exactly what happened to her, and what kind of active role she will play in the story.”

Aegiomon – Inori’s partner Digimon. A Digimon that holds the key to the story. What fate awaits them?

“Next is Aegiomon, the Digimon that holds the key to this title’s story. Encountering the protagonists in the human world, and working together with Inori Misono, who we just introduced, as her partner Digimon. In battles, the player will control a party of three Digimon, and Aegiomon will join them as an extra battle member, making them one of the most reliable companions both in the story and in battles. I could even go as far as to say he’s one of the protagonists, so I hope you’ll look forward to seeing what Aegiomon gets up to in the game proper.”

Partner Digimon: Patamon, Gomamon, and DemiDevimon

“Up next, let me introduce the Digimon we briefly saw in the teaser visual. At the start of the game, players will gain either Patamon, Gomamon, or DemiDevimon as their teammate. Players will chose one of these three, which will then be provided to them by the secret organization ADAMAS. Digimon Story games are all about bringing a bunch of different Digimon to your side and training them in tandem, but the one you choose at the start always feels the most special, and players can’t help but favor them… I hope that everyone will enjoy their adventure together with their favorite Digimon!”

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“Next, this was designed by Oh! great. What is its purpose? How will it stand in the protagonist’s way? What is it in the first place!? Without a doubt, it is a key element in the story. You can see part of its body for a brief moment in the trailer, but you can tell how huge it is. If you’re curious, go ahead and give the trailer another watch! “That’s all for the character introductions, but there are plenty of other characters and Digimon that I wasn’t able to share with you today, so please keep an eye out for future announcements.”

■ Olympos XII

“I had originally planned to unveil [this] information in a future announcement, but since today is Digimon Con, I’ll just come out and say it now! In this game, the Digimon that make up the Olympos XII will play an active role in the story. Simply put, the Olympos XII are 12 Digimon that serve as protectors of the Digital World: Iliad, and their powers are said to rival those of the Royal Knights. Some of their members have made various appearances as Digimon in past anime and games, but they have scarcely ever appeared all together on this scale before… A major event brings them together in this game.”

■ Over 450 Digimon in the Game

“Cyber Sleuth featured about 250 Digimon, and if you include the follow-up Hacker’s Memory, that total was brought up to about 330, but this game has one-upped them both, allowing players to train more than 450 Digimon in total! This is the largest roster ever seen in the Digimon Story series. I’m sure everyone will have fun digivolving and dedigivolving their Digimon! We will be revealing more and more Digimon in the future, so please stay tuned and look forward to it! I’m not at liberty to share any more information regarding [whether the three starter Digimon will have more possible digivolutions as well] right now!”

(Editor’s Note: This is a low-quality stream recording. It will be replaced with an official upload once it is available.) “Everyone on the team loves Digimon, so we really wanted to give Angewomon the energy she deserves. The quality was pretty good to begin with, but we ended up redoing the Terra Force animation three times over. We were like, ‘We can make this look even better!’ That’s just how much the creators love Digimon, and that’s what lets the modeling and animation have such a passionate flair to it.” A Message to Fans “Digimon Story: Time Stranger will be the latest Digimon Story series since the release of its predecessor, Cyber Sleuth, 10 years ago. I can only express my sincerest gratitude to all the fans who have waited so patiently for this new installment, and it brings me incredible joy to be the one who is able to bring it to all of you now. We hope that this will satisfy not only our long-time fans, but also newcomers who have yet to experience the Digimon video games. The entire development team will continue to work our hardest on the game up until its release.”

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2025.

Watch the Digimon Con archive below. (This post will be updated with specific timestamps for the Digimon Story: Time Stranger segment once the broadcast ends.)

Digimon Con 2025

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Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional announced for Switch - Gematsu

Konami has announced Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional, a remastered version of the 1995-released Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you for Switch. It will launch in 2025 in Japan.

Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:

The 1995-released romance visual novel Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you returns as a remastered title. While the original story and character voice-overs have not changed, the girls will call out your name, and you can switch between the new and old graphics, allowing you to enjoy a new high school life without ruining your memories of the original.

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

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