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AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative characters

Spike Chunsoft is back with another trailer for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative that highlights the game’s characters. Mizuki, Aiba, Ryuki, Tama, Kizuna, Lien, Amame, Gen, Shoma, Tokiko, Chikara, and the Masked Woman are shown off.

If that wasn’t enough, today’s video also shows off the free costume DL C”3 Pattern T-Shirt Set” and “Hot Dog Costume Set” for Aiba and Tama. As a reminder, this will be offered for free for three weeks following launch.

AI The Somnium Files -  nirvanA Initiative characters investigative elements

Today, Spike Chunsoft issued the latest details on AI: The Somnium Files –  nirvanA Initiative covering new characters, new investigative elements, and a story drawn from past and present perspectives. Details and screenshots cover all of this.

Here’s the full rundown from Spike Chunsoft:

Research and Destroy trailer

Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Implausible Industries have shared a launch trailer for Research and Destroy, their new turn-based action game. The title drops on Switch today.

For more on Research and Destroy, read the following overview:

Research and Destroy release date

Spike Chunsoft will release the turn-based action game Research and Destroy on Switch next week in collaboration with developer Implausible Industries, the company has announced. It will be available on April 25, 2022.

Research and Destroy has players taking control of three brilliant Super Scientists as they research and develop strange new weapons and gadgets to destroy the Supernatural hordes that have all but crushed humanity. Simultaneous local and online co-op functionality is supported.

Made in Abyss Binary Star Falling into Darkness modes

Spike Chunsoft shared the latest news about Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness, which covers two game modes. We also learn about crafting items and “The Curse of the Abyss”.

Here’s the full rundown:

ai somnium files bonus dlc

Spike Chunsoft unveiled the latest trailer today for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative. In it, fans can get a look at the game’s “Investigation” and “Somnium” systems.

As a reminder, the “Investigation” section is set in the real world where players examine crime scenes and listen to testimonies. The “Somnium” aspect, meanwhile, involves going into dream worlds of suspects and key witnesses. More information can be found in the post we put up last month here.

Here’s the new trailer for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative:

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness Collector's Edition

Spike Chunsoft has shared a new release window for Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness, its 3D action RPG. The game will head to North America and Europe in Fall 2022.

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness was announced for Switch nearly a year ago. It was last given a vague 2022 release window.

Here’s some information about the game:

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative "Investigation" and "Somnium" systems

Spike Chunsoft has prepared a new batch of details and screenshots covering the gameplay systems for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative – specifically the “Investigation” and “Somnium” segments. This comes ahead of the title’s launch later this year.

Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Spike Chunsoft:

Danganronpa Switch update

Spike Chunsoft has issued an update for a few of the different Danganronpa games available on Switch. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition are both at version 1.0.1 while Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp is at version 1.0.3.

Below are the full patch notes:

AI Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative release date

Spike Chunsoft has announced a final release date for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative. The game is heading to Switch on June 24, the company just confirmed.

AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative was announced for Switch at the end of June 2021. It previously had a vague Spring 2022 launch window.

Writer Kotaro Uchikoshi has shared the below information about the game’s story as well as a message for fans:


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