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Dawn of the Monsters story

Publisher WayForward and developer 13AM Games have provided more information about Dawn of the Monsters including details about its story as well as another release window update.

The giant-monster beat ’em up title is now confirmed for a March release. It was last said to be on track for the first half of 2022.

Here’s an overview of the story in Dawn of the Monsters as well as a new trailer:

River City Girls Zero physical

Limited Run Games has shared details on a new physical release of River City Girls Zero for Switch.

Fans will be able to choose between a few different options: standard, Classic Edition, and Ultimate Edition. The Classic Edition packs in a copy of the game, a reversible 18″ 24″ poster, and an original soundtrack in a retro box. The Ultimate Edition features a copy of the game, a poster, a soundtrack, and a retro cart keychain as well as posable Misako & Kyoko action figures.

River City Girls 2

River City Girls 2 appeared during today’s Indie World Showcase with a new trailer. Additionally, developer WayForward provided an update release window of Summer 2022.

We’ve got more information about River City Girls 2 below.

River City Girls Zero delayed

WayForward has provided a status update on River City Girls Zero, confirming that the beat ’em up game has been delayed to early 2022. The studio said that the move was made in order to ensure “the most accurate port and best experience possible”. Some new art was also released, which we have above.

River City Girls Zero was actually first made available on the Super Famicom back in 1994. However, it has never seen an official western release. WayForward has been responsible for the new port, which is in development for Switch.

Shantae Seven Sirens Spectacular Superstar trailer

WayForward has readied a trailer to promote the new Spectacular Superstar update for Shantae and the Seven Sirens. New modes, extra story content, and optional convenience features are included.

As a reminder, here’s a rundown of the different mode in the patch:

BloodRayne: ReVamped and BloodRayne 2: ReVamped have received individual launch trailers. These videos come as Ziggurat Interactive brings these titles to the latest platforms, including Switch.

Here’s some information about both games:

BloodRayne ReVamped gameplay

First gameplay has emerged for BloodRayne: ReVamped and BloodRayne 2: ReVamped on Switch. Both titles were released on the system today.

If you’re interested in learning more about these games, check out the following overviews:

Shantae and the Seven Sirens Spectacular Superstar update

Shantae and the Seven Sirens has been on Switch for well over a year now, but WayForward just announced a major “Spectacular Superstar” update for the game.

Several new features will be added with the patch. It comes with Definitive Mode, Full Deck Mode, Rule Breaker Mode, and Beginner Mode. We have some additional information about the “Spectacular Superstar” update for Shantae and the Seven Sirens below.

Gameplay is now available for the Switch version of A Boy and His Blob, which has made a return following its Wii debut many years ago. Fans can watch 17 minutes of footage. 

Here’s some information about the game:

A Boy and His Blob trailer

To celebrate the game’s Switch release, publisher Ziggurat Interactive and developer WayForward have shared a launch trailer for A Boy and His Blob. The title ended up on Nintendo’s current console after originally appearing on Wii many years ago.

For more on A Boy and His Blob, check out the following overview:


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