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Milano’s Odd Job Collection will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Microsoft Store on December 9 for $14.99, publisher XSEED and developer Implicit Conversions announced. The Switch 2, Xbox One, and non-Steam PC versions are newly announced. The Switch 2 version will be available via a free Upgrade Pack for the Switch version.

Here is an overview of the game, via XSEED Games:

About

This first western release of the Japanese classic expands upon the original pixel-art game with quality-of-life improvements including support for modern resolutions, trophies and achievements, fully localized English text with dual Japanese and English audio options, save states, a rewind feature and more. School’s out, but 11-year-old Milano’s mom needs to go to the hospital and Milano is sent to spend the summer with her uncle. There’s one small problem—her uncle is away on vacation! Left on her own, Milano decides to make the most of her situation by taking up a variety of part-time jobs in town. Over the next 40 days, Milano goes all in—delivering pizzas, nursing sick patients, milking flying cows, and more—to make this summer unforgettable. And maybe she can spruce up her uncle’s place and have some fun while she’s at it. Highly replayable and featuring charming characters and gameplay that retro and casual game lovers of all skill levels can enjoy, this recently uncovered and updated gem of the 32-bit era isn’t to be missed!

Key Features

Milano Meets the World – Full English text and voiceovers bring Milano’s pixel-art adventures to a whole new audience. Fans can rest assured that the original Japanese is also available, complete with all-new English subtitles.

Make Your Home Away from Home – Rest and relaxation are important for work-life balance. Milano can style the house with new furniture and decor instead of going into work, and at night she can enjoy quiet time inside with her uncle’s cat, stargazing from her bedroom, and making use of items purchased with her hard-earned wages.

It’s Not Work if You Love to Do It – Help Milano earn money in eight unique mini-games, including curing diseases as a nurse, catching falling fruits in an orchard, and more. Enrich Milano’s skill, mood, and energy in the evenings to unlock more odd jobs and higher difficulty levels. The tougher the challenge, the bigger the payday!

Nostalgic Gameplay, Modern Conveniences – The charm and gameplay of the original release are intact, but improved load times, save states, and a rewind feature help update this classic title for modern audiences.

Publisher XSEED Games and developer Implicit Conversions will release original PlayStation title Milano’s Odd Job Collection for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025, the companies announced.

Milano’s Odd Job Collection first launched for PlayStation on July 1, 1997 in Japan, and was never released in the west.

Here is an overview of the new release, via XSEED Games:

About

School’s out, but 11-year-old Milano’s mom needs to go to the hospital and Milano is sent to spend the summer with her uncle. There’s one small problem—her uncle is away on vacation! Left on her own, Milano decides to make the most of her situation by taking up a variety of part-time jobs in town. Over the next 40 days, Milano goes all in—delivering pizzas, nursing sick patients, milking flying cows, and more—to make this summer unforgettable. And maybe she can spruce up her uncle’s place and have some fun while she’s at it. Previously only available in Japan, this charming classic now releases with a brand-new English localization. With nostalgic pixel art and animations, mixed with distinctive Japanese cuteness, Milano’s Odd Job Collection is a cozy experience full of retro charm. What’s more, the move to modern platforms adds quality-of-life improvements, trophies and achievements, improved loading times, and of course, fully localized English text, graphics, and voiceovers. Highly replayable and featuring charming characters and gameplay that retro and casual game lovers of all skill levels can enjoy, this recently uncovered and updated gem of the 32-bit era isn’t to be missed.

Key Features

Milano Meets the World – Full English text and voiceovers bring Milano’s pixel-art adventures to a whole new audience. Fans can rest assured that the original Japanese is also available, complete with all-new English subtitles.

Make Your Home Away from Home – Rest and relaxation are essential after a hard day’s work. Milano can enjoy quiet nights inside with her uncle’s cat, stargazing from her bedroom, making use of items purchased with her hard-earned wages, or styling the house with new furniture and decor.

It’s Not Work if You Love to Do It – Help Milano earn money in eight unique mini-games, including curing diseases as a nurse, catching falling fruits in an orchard, and more. Enrich Milano’s intelligence and other parameters in the evenings to unlock higher difficulty levels. The tougher the challenge, the bigger the payday!

Nostalgic Gameplay, Modern Conveniences – The charm and gameplay of the original release are intact, but improved load times, save states, and a rewind feature help update this classic title for modern audiences.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

Publisher Bliss Brain and developer Implicit Conversions have announced 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X, a remastered version of the 1999-released, Japan-only PlayStation game 70’s Robot Anime Geppy-X. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 16.

In Japan, physical standard and “Special Pack” limited editions will be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch. The standard edition will cost 4,400 yen, while the Special Pack will cost 8,580 yen. The latter includes a reissued drama CD and an art book.

Here is an overview of the game, via Bliss Brain:

This wasn’t just a game inspired by anime—it was a full-blown 70s super robot TV series you could play! For this Hi-Res Remastered Edition:

Original Betacam master tapes have been re-digitized.

Modern upscaling enhances visual clarity.

Animation has been fully restored to its original 24 frames per second.

This is not a simple upscale; it’s a full restoration of a lost anime-era production. 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X recreates the structure of a classic anime broadcast:

Time signal → Opening → Episode → Eyecatch → Commercial break → Ending → Next episode preview.

You don’t just watch a super robot show, you actually control it.

Three young pilots combine their powers to command the transforming super robot Geppy-X, defending Earth from the invading Space Demon Empire.

Mid-season mech upgrade? Of course. because this is a super robot anime—and when the upgrade hits, it hits hard.

Three Forms. No Mercy.

At its core, 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X delivers fast-paced arcade-style side-scrolling shooter action. Switch between three combat types in real time:

X1: Balanced Precision – Reliable, versatile firepower.

X2: Speed Unleashed – High mobility and the screen-clearing X Seeker.

X3: High-Risk Power – Crushing close combat with X Slap and the devastating X Cannon.

​Strategic form switching is essential to survive intense stages and towering boss encounters. Midway through the story, the machine evolves into Geppy-XX, unlocking new weapons and a new level of firepower—a classic super robot turning point.

Classic Challenge. Modern Control.

The original arcade-style difficulty remains intact, but now supported by modern quality-of-life enhancements:

Rewind function

Rapid fire option

Quick save

CRT filter mode

Achievements

Whether you’re a retro shooter veteran or discovering super robot anime for the first time, Geppy-X adapts to your playstyle

Voices That Defined an Era

70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X features the original 1999 voice performances from some of Japan’s most respected and influential anime actors, including: Akira Kamiya, Sho Hayami, Shūichi Ikeda, Ichirō Nagai, Goro Naya, and more. This was not a casual casting choice, it was a rare gathering of top-tier talent at the height of the CD-ROM era, captured and preserved in its original form. The soundtrack also includes legendary anime theme artists Isao Sasaki, Akira Kushida, and Hironobu Kageyama—performers whose powerful songs helped define the spirit of classic super robot anime. These are the original recordings, fully intact and presented alongside the newly remastered visuals. 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X doesn’t just recreate the golden age of super robot anime, it brings back the voices and music that gave it life.

The Series Doesn’t End

Completing the main campaign is only the beginning. Unlock six additional modes, including:

Movie-style boss rush.

Alternate timeline scenarios.

Experimental episode variations.

More than a remaster—this is the definitive broadcast edition.

Key Features

70s-style super robot anime experience.

Arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter.

Real-time transforming mech system.

Three distinct combat styles.

Mid-game mech evolution.

Over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames.

Fully restored 24 frames per second animation.

HD remaster from original master tapes.

Originally Japan-exclusive 1999 cult classic.

Now launching worldwide!

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

Announce Trailer

English

Also available in French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

Japanese

Action adventure game Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 27, publisher Limited Run Games and developer Implicit Conversions announced.

Originally developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment, Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix first launched for PlayStation on February 21, 2001. This is the first time it is being ported to new platforms.

Here is an overview of the sequel, via Limited Run Games:

About

Return to 2048 Hong Kong in the groundbreaking prequel that defined style and mature storytelling for a generation. Set two years before the events of Fear Effect, dive into a sprawling adventure that takes you from futuristic cityscapes to the lost tomb of China’s first emperor, and discover the origins of mercenaries Hana Tsu-Vachel, Royce Glas, Deke Decourt, and the enigmatic Rain Qin, in a story that blends high-tech espionage with ancient Chinese mythology and the supernatural.

Key Features

Unforgettable Cinema – Be captivated by the iconic visual style, blending cel-shaded 3D characters with fully streaming, animated FMV backgrounds. It’s an unforgettable, graphic novel-like aesthetic that remains unique.

Survival Meets Action – Test your nerves with the innovative “Fear Effect” system, where your combat effectiveness is tied to your heart rate. Experience a world packed with intense action, strategic stealth kills, and classic survival horror puzzles.

Fighting Force Collection will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on January 23, publisher Limited Run Games and developer Implicit Conversions announced.

Here is an overview of the collection, via Limited Run Games:

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Two PlayStation classics return: Fighting Force and Fighting Force 2!

Fighting Force

Originally released in 1997, this beat ’em up classic let players become Hawk Manson, Mace Daniels, Alana McKendricks, or Ben “Smasher” Johnson as they fight to take down the evil Dr. Dex Zeng.

Choose from two male or two female characters, each with different skills and strengths.

Play alone or in co-op mode to defeat your enemies.

Dozens of moves per character.

Seven action packed levels in 22 different stages.

Pick up weapons like rocket launchers, shotguns, pipes, guns, grenades and more!

Fighting Force 2

This follow-up released in 1999—in this game, players take the role of Hawk Manson, who is covertly investigating human cloning experiments by the Knackmiche Corporation.

Negotiate through complex R&D facilities featuring amazing visuals and advanced special effects.

Fierce hand-to-hand combat including deadly combination moves.