Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch [Review code provided by WayForward] The girls are back in town for another round of brawling beat-’em-up action in River City – and this time they’ve brought some new friends. Following up on the 2019 original, River City Girls 2 sets out to do things bigger and better than the previous instalment – and, for the most part, pulls that off. River City Girls 2 picks up where the first game left off: the girls have beaten Sabuko, found their boyfriends and embarassed the Yakuza in the process. When Sabuko’s father finds out, he decides to take ma ..read more

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch [Review code provided] There are some that say that turn-based RPGs peaked in the 90s, when the SNES brought us classics like Chrono Trigger, Earthbound and Super Mario RPG. Whether you agree or not, it’s hard to deny that those years were, at the same time, very formative for the genre and influential for the future of RPGs. Chained Echoes, a Kickstarter backed RPG from Ark Heiral, is one such example of the influence that era had. It’s a game that clearly holds a lot of love for the 16-bit era of RPGs, and would feel very much at home ..read more

Platform: PC [Review code provided by Retrovibe] Impaler (developed by Apptivus) is a $2.99 action-roguelike modelled after FPS classics like DOOM and Quake. Built on a custom engine for silky smooth performance, Impaler sets out to offer a replayable, bite-size experience with a focus on quick, challenging action. The game has very simple and easy to grasp gameplay. Players select one of several primary weapons (each a familiar FPS staple) to pair with the titular Impaler, a weapon that summons deadly spikes from the ground for gruesome and gory kills. By picking up momentum in the air, play ..read more

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch [Review code provided] Soccer Story takes place a year after The Calamity, a disastrous event (think ‘Chaos Dunk‘, but less apocalyptic) which led to the abolishment of The Beautiful Game. Soccer Inc. says its for the good of the people – that football is dangerous – but the reality is that they instigated the event in order to gain a monopoly over the sport. However, when a magical football crashes through your window, you embark on a journey to bring football back to the people and become the Saviour of Soccer. This journey will see you slid ..read more

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox [Review code provided by Team 17] The Knight Witch is the answer to a very specific question: what would happen if you took metroidvania style exploration, shoot ’em up action and deck-building strategy, then stuffed them into a blender and made a game out of the resulting goop? The result is a compelling experience, but not one without flaws. The Knight Witch has interesting ideas throughout, but things don’t always come together as cleanly as they could. However, what it does well is strong enough to hold things afloat on the whole. Players ..read more

League of Geeks has announced that Jumplight Odyssey, a roguelite colony sim inspired by classic 70s sci-fi anime, will be coming to PC via Steam Early Access in 2023. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are planned following Early Access. Prev 1of10 Next Take the helm of a Jumplight Starship as it flees its destroyed homeworld and lead your people to their salvation, the fabled Forever Star. Chart a course forward, jump to mysterious new systems, recruit crew members, and build out the ship’s interior while avoiding space pirate attacks, black holes, and the relentles ..read more

D3PUBLISHER Inc. and developer Shade Inc. have announced that their samura action title SAMURAI MAIDEN is set to release on 8th December, 2022. The upcoming title will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Prev 1of12 Next SAMURAI MAIDEN follows the story of high school student, Tsumugi Tamaori, who is summoned in her sleep to the historic Sengoku period and the smoldering Honnoji Temple. Together with historical figure, Nobunaga Oda, and a trio of newfound ninja friends, Tsumugi and team race through the underworld to slaughter mobs of und ..read more

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox [Review code provided by WayForward] Let’s kick things off with an important note: I am not a fan of RWBY. I know very little about the series, and what I have seen wasn’t my cup of tea. Most of my exposure comes from Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle, and that’s not really a great font of knowledge on the ins-and-outs of the RWBY series. You can call me a RWBY novice, if you like. So, RWBY: Arrowfell is a side-scrolling action game with simple combat and light puzzle-solving elements. You control the eponymous team RWBY – Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang ..read more

Good Smile Company has announced four new Pop Up Parade figures based on RWBY: Ice Queendom are now available to pre-order. Each figure will set you back ¥4,800 (tax included) with their release scheduled for April, 2023. They all stand around 18cm in height. You can pre-order each figure separately at various stores until 15th December at 12:00 JST. Ruby Rose: Lucid Dream Weiss Schnee: Nightmare Side Blake Belladonna: Lucid Dream Yang Xiao Long: Lucid Dream The post RWBY: Ice Queendom Figures Join the Pop Up Parade first appeared on Waifu Watch ..read more

Bandai Namco has announced that Tales of Symphonia Remastered will release on 17th February, 2022. Bringing veteran fans and newcomers to the worlds of Sylvarant and Tethe’alla, Tales of Symphonia Remastered offers visual enhancements, gameplay improvements and new features. Alone or with up to four players during battles, players will be able to re-experience the deep and fascinating story in one of the most beloved “Tales of” titles. The game will be available in two editions: The Standard Edition (only available digitally) The Chosen Edition (contains a metal case, art prints and stickers ..read more