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They simply do not make them like this anymore, so I'm glad they're remaking it.

A demo for musical action adventure game Etrange Overlord is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam, publishers NIS America and Broccoli, and developer Gemdrops announced.

The demo lets users play through the first couple of hours of the game, until stage 2-4. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game when it launches, after applying the day one patch.

Etrange Overlord is due out for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 26 worldwide.

Watch a new trailer below.

Demo Trailer

Star Ocean The Second Story R - Announce Trailer

Japanese version

Star Ocean The Second Story R will launch for for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on November 2, 2023 worldwide. It will launch both physically and digitally for $49.99.

Pre-orders for the standard digital edition are available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. Digital edition pre-orders for Switch will open at a later date. Players who pre-order the physical or digital editions will receive the following digital content as a pre-order bonus:

Pangalactic Federation Longsword

Forest Knuckles

Sunrise Ring

Set of recovery items (Mixed Berries x20 + Resurrection Potion x20)

A $199.99 Collector’s Edition will also be available exclusively via Square Enix Store as a special, limited quantity set. It includes the following content:

Star Ocean: The Second Story R standard edition game

Collector’s Edition goods box

**Star Ocean: The Second Story R original soundtrack Collector’s Edition

**Star Ocean: The Second Story R art book

**Star Ocean: The Second Story R mini acrylic stand collection box

Title logo

Key visual

Character artwork

Pixel artwork

Screenshots

Overview

About

Brought to life with a unique 2.5D aesthetic, this remake includes everything that made the original release so great while adding new elements too!

Story

Two worlds, one fateful encounter.

In an endless sea of stars, at the edge of the universe, two people who live in different worlds go on a journey to save planet Expel.

Choose your path and witness an awakened destiny.

Key Features

Fantasy and Science-Fiction Collide in a Unique Visual Style – From dangerous dungeons to bustling towns, the world of Star Ocean: The Second Story R is depicted in beautiful 3D graphics with nostalgic 2D pixel characters.

Experience a Story with Dual Protagonists – Start your journey with either Claude or Rena. Depending on your choice, the perspectives and the allies you can recruit will change. Get to know party members via the unique Private Actions system, grow relationships and unlock various endings.

Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Gemdrops has announced Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair remake Danganronpa 2×2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2026.

Here is an overview of the game, via Spike Chunsoft:

About

The latest installment in the high-speed detective action Danganronpa series! Reveal the truth by shooting down contradictions in a Class Trial and uncover the culprit of a murder. A new killing game begins in the same setting and with the same characters as Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The original scenario from Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, with revamped visuals and presentation for modern consoles, is also included.

New Scenario

A brand-new scenario with different victims, culprits, and tricks! This new scenario contains just as much gameplay as the original.

Staff

Planning and Production: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

Developer: Gemdrops, Inc.

Supervision: Kazutaka Kodaka (Too Kyo Games)

Original Concept and Trick Ideas: Takekuni Kitayama, Kazutaka Kodaka

Scenario: Yoichiro Koizumi (Too Kyo Games)

Sound: Masafumi Takada, Jun Fukuda (Too Kyo Games)

Design: Rui Komatsuzaki (Too Kyo Games)

Watch the announcement trailer below. Visit the official website here.

Announce Trailer

English

Japanese

NIS America will release musical action adventure game Etrange Overlord for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in early 2026, the publisher announced. It will support Japanese voice-overs with English and French subtitles on consoles, and English, French, and Japanese on PC.

In addition to the standard edition, a limited edition will also be available. Further information will be announced on November 13.

In Japan, Etrange Overlord will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on March 26, 2026.

NIS America will release musical action adventure game Etrange Overlord for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in early 2026, the publisher announced. It will support Japanese voice-overs with English and French subtitles on consoles, and English, French, and Japanese on PC.

In addition to the standard edition, a limited edition will also be available. Further information will be announced on November 13.

In Japan, Etrange Overlord will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on March 26, 2026.

Here is an overview of the game, via NIS America:

About

Falsely accused of assassinating the king, Etrange von Rosenburg is swiftly executed—only to find herself in hell! What’s a sweets-loving daughter of the duke to do? Why, take the place over, of course! Experience a tale of humor and heart in this frenetic action RPG from Sohei Niikawa, creator of Disgaea and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure! Take advantage of the unique revolving lane mechanic that sends items, buffs, and even characters circling around the map. As you progress through the story, you’ll be able to challenge action-packed stages with your friends in the separate, 2-4 player multiplayer mode! Indulge Etrange in her insatiable need for sweets in order to reap rewards of temporary buffs and bonuses. The gorgeous character designs brought to life by legendary illustrator Shinichiro Otsuka are sure to delight as Etrange and her many, many allies ride, fight, and even sing their way across hell. This is one musical odyssey you won’t want to miss!

Features

An Army of Subordinates – As Etrange von Rosenburg, gather a colorful cast of characters from all corners of hell and put them to work as your subordinates! Each lovable character was designed by legendary illustrator Shinichiro Otsuka.

Chase the Revolving Lane – Shoot, dodge, and slash your way across the battlefield in fast-paced action RPG gameplay, featuring a unique lane mechanic that sends items, power ups, and even your characters revolving around the stage! Then enjoy the frenetic gameplay with up to four friends in the multiplayer mode!

Living Your Best Afterlife – Just because you’re in hell doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself! Follow Etrange as she tries to live her best life no matter the circumstances in a far-reaching story with plenty of laughs, heart, and musical numbers!

Watch a new trailer below.

Western Announce Trailer

Gemdrops has announced hololive Holo’s Hanafuda, a hanafuda game with online support featuring hololive members. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2025 with English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and Indonesian language support. It will also be playable at Taipei Game Show 2025, which will run from January 23 to 26 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.

Here is an overview of the game, via Gemdrops:

About

hololive Holo’s Hanafuda is a modern take on the classic Japanese card game, hanafuda. In hololive Holo’s Hanafuda, you can battle it out with cards that feature original hololive member art! In addition to hanafuda’s traditional rule systems—Koi-Koi, Oicho-Kabu, and Hana Awase—this game also features an original gameplay mode called “Holo Awase.” That makes for a total of four different playable rule sets with which you can battle your opponents both online and offline!

Holo Awase

Match cards with hololive characters on them to finish holo sets and unleash each character’s powerful unique skill! Get the most sets and the most points to beat your opponent!

Multiple Modes?!

Though matches form the bulk of this game, there is more than just hanafuda to this game! Adventure Mode, for instance, takes players on a wild story-based adventure with their hololive friends—with a healthy dose of hanafuda to boot, of course. Then there’s the cozy bento box mode, where you can make bento lunch boxes alongside hololive characters, too. All this and more awaits you in hololive Holo’s Hanafuda!

hololive Holo’s Hanafuda will launch digitally worldwide for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version on July 31 for 3,850 yen, developer Gemdrops announced.

In Japan, a physical edition will also be available for Switch. It will cost 5,280 yen for the standard edition and 16,500 yen for the limited edition. The latter includes a special box, a copy of the game, a Nintendo special hanafuda card set, an original furoshiki, a mini folding screen, a soundtrack CD, a hanafuda art book, and a set of bento stickers.

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

About

hololive Holo’s Hanafuda is a modern take on the classic Japanese card game, hanafuda. In hololive Holo’s Hanafuda, you can battle it out with cards that feature original hololive member art! In addition to hanafuda’s traditional rule systems—Koi-Koi, Oicho-Kabu, and Hana Awase—this game also features an original gameplay mode called “Holo Awase.” That makes for a total of four different playable rule sets with which you can battle your opponents both online and offline!

Holo Awase

Match cards with hololive characters on them to finish holo sets and unleash each character’s powerful unique skill! Get the most sets and the most points to beat your opponent!

Multiple Modes?!

Though matches form the bulk of this game, there is more than just hanafuda to this game! Adventure Mode, for instance, takes players on a wild story-based adventure with their hololive friends—with a healthy dose of hanafuda to boot, of course. Then there’s the cozy bento box mode, where you can make bento lunch boxes alongside hololive characters, too. All this and more awaits you in hololive Holo’s Hanafuda!

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer