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Irem Collection Volume 1

Original (4/25): ININ Games, Tozai Games, and Irem today unveiled Irem Collection Volume 1 for Switch and other platforms. A release is planned for 2023.

Irem Collection will consist of five volumes. The first volume contains Image Fight, Image Fight II, and X Multiply.

Here’s some information about each game:

Air Twister gameplay

Gameplay has come in for the new Switch version of Air Twister. The title, a fantasy endless shooter from Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki, came to Nintendo’s console this week.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

Air Twister launch trailer

We have a launch trailer for Air Twister which marks Yu Suzuki’s return to the rail shooter genre. Though it did appear on Apple Arcade previously, it’s now on new platforms with new content to boot.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

Air Twister Stardust, Arcade Mode, Fluffy, Boss Rush, Turbo Mode, Tap Breaker, Extra Stage, Adventure Map

ININ Games and Ys Net passed along new details for Air Twister today covering Stardust, Arcade Mode, Fluffy, Boss Rush, Turbo Mode, Tap Breaker, Extra Stage, and Adventure Map. Extra modes can be unlocked by collecting stars or tickets from daily/weekly events.

Here’s the full rundown:

Today marks the arrival of arcade brawler sequel Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps and Beans 2, and publisher ININ Games have dropped a launch trailer to commemorate the occasion.

Catch up on the game below:

Rainbow Cotton

Today, ININ Games and Success Corporation revealed that they’re partnering to bring Rainbow Cotton to Switch. The title launches in Spring 2024.

Rainbow Cotton, which originally released for the SEGA Dreamcast, is a 3D shoot ’em up game. Further details can be found in the following overview, courtesy of ININ Games:

Spica Adventure

Today, ININ Games announced that it’s working with Taito to release Spica Adventure on new platforms, including Switch. It will be available in Spring 2024.

Spica Adventure, a 2D platformer, originally released in 2005. However, it was only available in Japanese arcades. For the first time, it’ll be available to players everywhere.

Here’s some information about the game itself:

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn

ININ Games, in partnership with Natsume Atari and Tengo Project, announced that Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn will be receiving an English release in the west. It will launch in Q1 2024.

Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn was recently announced as Kage Shadow of the Ninja in Japan. This is a remake of the original NES game.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans 2 release date

Trinity Team, Buddy Productions, and ININ Games have nailed down a release date for Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps and Beans 2. The game arrives for Switch on September 22, 2023.

It’s been about a year since the Switch version was confirmed. Originally, the plan was to have it out in Spring 2023, but something changed along the way. Regardless, it’s finally coming out next month.

Here’s an official overview:

Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

A new Switch version of Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is in development, ININ Games and Taito announced today. It’s due out later in 2023.

The game is a classic platformer that first came out in 1991. It’s a sequel to Rainbow Islands and the third installment in the Bubble Bobble series.


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