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Publisher Alliance Arts and developer Shanghai Alice Reprise, a team within Team Shanghai Alice dedicated to making classic games playable on modern platforms, have announced Touhou Project shoot ’em up remaster Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on September 10.

“There is a generation or two that has not had a chance to experience the Touhou classics,” said JUNYA from Shanghai Alice Reprise in a press release. “It has been 24 years since the release of Touhou Koumakyou, and the upcoming release of Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil will retell a beloved tale to brand new audiences around the world.”

Here is an overview of the game, via Alliance Arts:

Led by the original Touhou creator, ZUN, and a group of passionate creators, the beautiful bullet hell adventure gets a modern facelift with enhanced high-resolution graphics and rearranged music tracks composed by ZUN himself. Progress through the story with unlimited lives for a more accessible experience, or try classic gameplay for an authentic blast from the past with all original gameplay systems intact. A sudden scarlet mist surrounds the land of Gensokyo, and it’s up to shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei and her trusty magical companion Marisa Kirisame to discover the source.

Uncover the truth behind the mysterious mist while pummeling fairies, yokai and vampires with a steady stream of bullets and bombs. Unleash powerful Spell Cards while dodging deadly enemy projectile patterns from the enigmatic residents of Scarlet Devil Mansion. Touhou Koumakyou will be more accessible than ever with the addition of 11 new languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Italian. The Deluxe Edition includes a soundtrack highlighting more than 30 tracks, including both the original 2002 compositions and new arrangements.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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Puzzle-filled fantasy adventure game Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam alongside its previously announced Switch 2 and Switch versions “toward the end of 2026,” LEVEL-5 announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via LEVEL-5 and the official website:

About

One year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, a new story begins. The setting is Steam Bison, a town in America—a wondrous new world that has surpassed even London in its rapid development, all powered by revolutionary steam technology. A mysterious incident in Steam Bison soon draws Professor Layton and Luke into their next great adventure.

Supported Platforms

Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

Steam

Supported Languages

English

French

Italian

German

Spanish

Japanese

Korean

Traditional Chinese

Simplified Chinese

New Features

Mode: Coin Radar

World Map

Updated Movement

Puzzles That Help the Town Grow

New Companion Characters

Cutscenes in Full 3D

Mouse Support (excluding Nintendo Switch)

Game Features

Puzzles Meet Invention

Solve Puzzles to Progress the Story

Interactive Puzzle Solving

A Town Fueled by Invention

Set in America

The Town Hides a Great Mystery

Layton and Luke Reunite

A Host of Unique Characters

Puzzles

Puzzle Design by QuizKnock

The Most Puzzles in Series History

Puzzle Hints

Hint Coins

Touch Controls

Memo for Puzzle-solving

Voice Actors

Professor Hershel Layton (voiced by Yo Oizumi) – Professor of Archaeology at Gressenheller University. A leading authority on puzzles, he’s widely known across London for solving countless mysteries. Until a year ago, he was rarely seen without his assistant, Luke.

Luke Triton (voiced by Mio Imada) – A boy who has stood by Professor Layton’s side through countless mysteries. Currently lives in America due to family circumstances. His love of puzzles remains as strong as ever, and his knack for solving everyday mysteries around town has earned him the nickname “Great Detective Luke.”

Elinora Allinston (voiced by Riho Yoshioka) – The younger of the twin sisters from the wealthy Allinston family. Though gentle and refined, she has a deep passion for invention and is a skilled mechanic in her own right, capable of repairing all manner of machinery.

Elida Allinston (voiced by Riho Yoshioka) – The elder of the twin sisters from the wealthy Allinston family. Wise and dependable, she carries herself with greater maturity than Elinora. She is studying to become a stage actress, and her talent is already well regarded throughout the town.

Eggmuffin Sonder (voiced by Mahiro Takasugi) – He is the town’s leading inventor and has been instrumental in Steam Bison’s rapid growth. Fully devoted to his craft, he spends his days tinkering away on useful inventions that have earned him the town’s trust.

Bolt Allinston (voiced by Shinya Kote) – The wealthiest man in Steam Bison and an ambitious figure driving its rapid development. A major landowner and effectively the town’s mayor, he also serves as chairman of its governing body—the Gilded Council.

Sheriff Bobsley (voiced by Koichi Yamadera) – The town’s justice-driven sheriff, fully devoted to keeping it safe. Quick to act and slow to think, he often charges headfirst into trouble. He rides a steam bike around town and likes to play up a slightly rough-around-the-edges persona.

Falcon (voiced by Akio Otsuka) – An eagle named Falcon who takes offense at being mistaken for a vulture. He spends his days soaring over Steam Bison, gathering treasures.

Mystella (voiced by Michaela Wako Sato) – A cheerful, fashion-forward girl who runs the town’s fortune-telling house. She keeps track of the puzzles that Layton and his companions have yet to solve. Never seen without her crystal ball, the true extent of her fortune-telling abilities remains a mystery.

Theme Song

Composer: Joe Hisaishi

Lyrics and Vocals: Lilas

Puzzles by QuizKnock

Led by Quiz King of Tokyo University, Takuji Izawa, QuizKnock is a media platform that brings together entertainment and knowledge. Guided by the concept of “Learning Starts with Fun,” it shares daily articles and videos designed to spark curiosity and open the door to new discoveries. Its YouTube channel has over 2.34 million subscribers as of September 2024.

Watch a new trailer and voice actor interview video below.

LEVEL-5 Vision 2026 Trailer

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Interview with the Voice Cast

A&R Atelier has announced Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, a remaster collection including all versions of Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time, as well as a new Ecco game that “extends the journey into the modern era.” Platforms and a release date were not announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via A&R Atelier:

About

Ecco the Dolphin: Complete is a comprehensive new package that takes players on a journey through time and through the history of one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. In Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, Ecco swims through time itself, from the 8-bit Master System era through the 16-bit Genesis / Mega Drive generation and into a brand-new contemporary game built for the modern era. This is the complete, definitive Ecco the Dolphin experience, created by the people who made the originals. A remaster done as it should be.

Early Preview Access and Community

Ecco the Dolphin invites you for the Earth Day celebration at the official website. To participate in early access, preview Ecco content, and connect directly with the development team, visit the official website—the singular source of information and access to the team building the future of Ecco the Dolphin.

Made by the People Who Made Ecco

Ecco the Dolphin: Complete is built by original members of the Ecco development team, reunited after more than 30 years, and includes original creator Ed Annunziata along with members of the original composition, art, and programming teams. No one else can make this game. The people who created Ecco‘s world, its music, its atmosphere, and its mysteries are the ones bringing it forward. This is not an outside studio’s interpretation. This is Ecco as it was always meant to be—realized by the minds that dreamed it into existence.

Every Version. Every Era. Every Ocean.

The package includes all versions of Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time, the original, immutable games from the early ’90s, preserved and freely explorable. Alongside the classics, a brand-new contemporary Ecco game extends the journey into the modern era, weaving the history of the franchise together into a single, unified experience.

Built for Players, Streamers, and Speedrunners

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Media.Vision will release a free update for Digimon Story: Time Stranger on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and at launch for Switch 2 and Switch on July 10, which adds Terriermon Assistant as a playable character, a “Graphics Mode” selection option, and more, the company announced.

Here are the key features of the new update:

Adds Terriermon Assistant as a playable character

Adds a Photo Mode during field exploration

Adds a screen to check Digivolution conditions in the Digifarm

Adds a Graphics Mode selection option

Publisher Marvelous and developer Vanillaware have announced Muramasa: Revenant Blades for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in early 2027.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Vanillaware x Marvelous present an action RPG for the ages. Hack and slash your way through a world of restless spirits and Demon Blades. The tales of six fabled protagonists of Japan’s Genroku era, each with their own unique fighting style, are about to unfold.

The Ultimate Expression of the Demon Blades

An action RPG for the ages re-emerges better than ever, combining Muramasa Rebirth and the add-on Genroku Legends for the first time. Step into a stunning 4K world steeped in Japanese myth and culture, and take up your blade for refined 2D action and an elevated Muramasa experience.

Fluid and Frenetic Hack-and-Slash Action

From the mayhem-inducing swordplay of the Demon Blades to the masterful techniques and cunning tricks of a ninja–and even a horde of cats that will answer your beck and call?! Each protagonist wields their own fighting style to cut down the malevolent spirits and dastardly villains that block their path.

Six Protagonists, Six Mythical Tales

Deep in the Genroku period of Japan’s past, six protagonists fight through a land teeming with wickedness in the hopes of seizing control of their fates once and for all.

Watch the announcement trailer below.

Announce Trailer

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Coming soon.

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Rhythm Heaven Groove will launch for Switch on July 2, Nintendo announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo:

Get in the groove!

You can do anything with rhythm! No matter how strange the situation, the rules are always the same: just press buttons in time with the beat! Hop through hoops, catch flying vegetables, swing sledgehammers, and much more—perform surprising feats with the music as your guide!

Watch a new trailer below.

“Slice N Dice Kitchen” Trailer

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