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Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute

Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute is heading to Switch, City Connection confirmed today. Fans can pick it up on December 1, 2022.

Taito originally developed Elevator Action Returns in 1995, though Bing came out with a console version in 1997 which is what the upcoming release is based on. It’s a 2D side-scrolling shooter in which players look to take down a terrorist group by eliminating nuclear bombs that they’ve placed. Expect various features for the S-Tribute version including rewind.

Here’s a bunch of information about Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute: 

Cleopatra Fortune S-Tribute

City Connection is bringing Cleopatra Fortune S-Tribute to Switch, the company confirmed today. A release is scheduled for November 24, 2022.

Cleopatra Fortune, which was made by Taito and Natsume, is an an arcade puzzle game. New features have been made for this version such as a rewind function.

More information can be found in the following overview:

Arkanoid: Eternal Battle gameplay

A fresh round of gameplay has come in for Arkanoid: Eternal Battle, which just arrived on Switch this week. We’ve got a few minutes of footage showing single-player.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Arkanoid: Eternal Battle trailer

We’ve got a new trailer for Arkanoid: Eternal Battle in celebration of the game’s release this week. Switch owners can pick up the title now.

Learn more about Arkanoid: Eternal Battle in the following overview:

Puzzle Bobble Everybubble window

Publisher ININ Games and developer Taito have narrowed down the release window for Puzzle Bobble Everybubble. The title is now confirmed for Spring 2023. Previously, a general 2023 launch window was announced.

Here’s the latest on Puzzle Bobble Everybubble, courtesy of ININ Games:

Dariusburst CS Core + Taito / SEGA Pack

Today, Taito announced Dariusburst CS Core + Taito / SEGA Pack. A release is planned for October 27, 2022 on Switch in Japan.

Dariusburst CS Core + Taito / SEGA Pack features the “CS Mode” and “DLC Mode” from Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours. The various modes within “AC Mode,” such as “Original,” “Original EX,” “Chronicle,” and “Event,” are not included.

Here’s some additional information, courtesy of Gematsu:

Arkanoid Eternal Battle Limited Edition

Microids and Pastagames have shared more details about the cross-play Battle Royale mode for Arkanoid Eternal Battle and we also have news about a limited edition.

In the special mode, up to 25 players can compete online. More information can be found with the following overview:

Puzzle Bobble Everybubble

Taito has unveiled Puzzle Bobble Everybubble, the latest entry in the tile-matching puzzle series. A worldwide launch is set for 2023 exclusively on Switch with ININ Games handling publishing responsibilities in the west.

Puzzle Bobble Everybubble will be the first game to feature a story mode playable with up to four players. Further information can be found below.

Ray'z Arcade Chronology and RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection

Today, ININ Games revealed that it’ll be releasing Ray’z Arcade Chronology and RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection for Switch in the west. As of now there’s no word on release timing.

Ray’z Arcade Chronology was announced for Switch in Japan earlier this month. RayForce, RayStorm, RayCrisis, RayStorm NEO-HD, and RayCrisis HD will all be included.

Ray'z Arcade Chronology

Original (6/27): Ray’z Arcade Chronology is in development for Switch, publisher Taito and developer M2 just revealed. Japan will be getting the collection in 2023.

Ray’z Arcade Chronology is comprised of several shoot ’em up titles. The lineup includes RayForce, RayStorm, RayCrisis, RayStorm NEO-HD, and RayCrisis HD.


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