GBA game Sigma Star Saga making a return
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch | 0 comments
WayForward, the studio behind Shantae, just announced that it’s bringing back the GBA game Sigma Star Saga. It launches in 2025.
Sigma Star Saga is making its return after twenty years. WayForward isn’t confirming Switch support just yet, but given the studio’s output, that’s practically a lock.
Sigma Star Saga is a sci-fi adventure title featuring 2D space shooter and RPG elements. The re-release is being built with Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine.
More: Sigma Star Saga, top, WayForward
Yars Rising release date set for September, new trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Yars Rising now has a release date, courtesy of Atari and WayForward. The two sides confirmed today that it arrives for Switch on September 10, 2024.
Yars Rising was previously announced during an Indie World Showcase just a couple of months ago. Atari initially committed to a general 2024 launch window.
More: Atari, WayForward, Yars Rising
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night releasing Classic II: Dominique’s Curse DLC
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
June 5: The fun continues with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and details are available for the brand new Classic II: Dominique’s Curse Premium DLC.
The DLC allows players to experience retro gameplay on a new, larger map. It’s filled with dangerous (and sometimes helpful) demons.
Here’s some additional information:
Yars Rising confirmed for physical release on Switch, pre-orders open
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Yars Rising is now confirmed for physical release on Switch, and pre-orders are live.
Yars Rising, the upcoming Metroidvania prequel to Yars’ Revenge from WayForward, was revealed last month. This is the first time we’re hearing about a physical version. As of now there are only plans for a standard release, so there won’t be any special editions.
More: Atari, WayForward, Yars Rising
Clock Tower: Rewind Switch physical release detailed
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Limited Run Games today provided full details about the Switch physical release for Clock Tower: Rewind. This is a remaster of the 1995 survival horror title.
Clock Tower: Rewind will be sold standalone as well as through a collector’s edition. The latter includes extras such as acrylic standees, a clock tower figure, and Dan Barrows stress ball.
More: Clock Tower, Limited Run Games, Sunsoft, top, WayForward
River City Girls 2 reveals Double Dragon DLC
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
WayForward isn’t done with River City Girls 2 as the studio just announced new DLC for the game which adds Billy and Jimmy Lee from Double Dragon. Both characters are arriving this summer.
Here’s what WayForward has shared thus far:
More: Arc System Works, DLC, River City Girls 2, top, WayForward
Contra: Operation Galuga update announced, patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Konami and WayForward have announced the first post-launch update for Contra: Operation Galuga.
A number of fixes are included in the patch. Some address specific issues in levels while others are more general.
Here’s the full rundown:
More: Contra: Operation Galuga, Konami, WayForward
Rose & Camellia Collection gameplay
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Rose & Camellia Collection came to Switch in the west this week, and we now have gameplay. Several duels are shown including Saori Tsubakikoji, Shizuka Tsubakikoji, Etsuko Mita, Hanae Tsubakikoji, and Madame Camellia.
Find more information about the release in the following overview:
More: NIGORO, Playism, Rose & Camellia, WayForward
WayForward and Atari announce Yars Rising for Switch
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
During today’s Indie World Showcase, WayForward and Atari unveiled Yars Rising. The sci-fi action adventure game launches for Switch in 2024.
Yars Rising is a modern chapter in the storyline of Yars’ Revenge, Atari’s best-selling first-party game for the 2600. Some additional information can be found below.
More: Atari, top, WayForward, Yars Rising
Rose & Camellia Collection launch trailer
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
WayForward is celebrating the launch of Rose & Camellia Collection with a new trailer. The anthology includes Rose & Camellia 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well as Rose & Camellia vs. La-Mulana.
