Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is getting an enhanced remake called Danganronpa 2×2, featuring revamped visuals and a new 'what if' story scenario, with original creator Kazutaka Kodaka involved, releasing in 2026 across multiple platforms.
Spike Chunsoft is set to publish MAGES.' The Quintessential Quintuplets visual novels, including Memories of a Quintessential Summer and Five Memories Spent With You, in the west, as revealed by leaked English screenshots and artwork from the PlayStation Store. The games, originally released in Japan, may also be bundled in a "Double Pack," and it remains uncertain if the third installment or the compilation title will also be localized.
Spike Chunsoft has released a new trailer for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island, showcasing the upcoming roguelike RPG's fresh features. The game will take players to Serpentcoil Island to rescue a mysterious girl from a monster, navigating perilous dungeons and battling hostile monsters. New features include the Monster Dojo for practicing battling skills, Parallel Play to see how other adventurers are faring, and rescue options to extend gameplay. The game will be released on February 27th for the Nintendo Switch.
Spike Chunsoft has launched its 'Festive Offers' eShop sale in Europe, offering discounts of up to 80% off select Nintendo Switch titles. Games like Danganronpa and AI: The Somnium Files are included in the sale, which runs until December 31, 2023. European players can take advantage of the discounted prices and pick up their favorite titles during the post-holiday period.
Spike Chunsoft has revealed new details and screenshots for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island. The game introduces Sumo Status, Behemoths, Sacred Items, the Monster Dojo, and new characters Hibiki, Sokusen, Tugai, and Seki. Players can power up Shiren with the Sumo status, encounter powerful Behemoths, gain advantages with Sacred Items, train in the Monster Dojo, and explore the new characters' stories. The game is set to release on January 25, 2024 in Japan and February 27, 2024 worldwide for the Nintendo Switch.
Spike Chunsoft has revealed new details and screenshots for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island, showcasing the game's enhanced Live Display Mode and other features that aim to provide a smoother and more convenient dungeon crawling experience. Players can track their steps on a mini-map, assign projectiles and magic Staves to a hotbar, and use "Handy Dash" for quick movement. The Live Display Mode presents important information on a single screen, making it ideal for streaming gameplay. Online elements such as rescues and parallel play will also be available.
Spike Chunsoft has announced that certain explicit content, including nudity, sex scenes, and torture options, will be removed from the Japanese version of Baldur's Gate 3 in order to comply with CERO's Code of Ethics. These changes are meant to adhere to the banned expressions outlined in Appendix 3 of CERO's guidelines. The game will be released in Japan on December 21, 2023, and will be available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X.
Spike Chunsoft has announced that Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island will be released in the West on February 27, 2024. The game, part of the long-running roguelike Mystery Dungeon series, will feature traditional dungeon-crawling gameplay along with new quality-of-life features. Players will join Shiren and his talking ferret partner, Koppa, on a new adventure to uncover the secrets and treasures of Serpentcoil Island. The physical release of the game will include stickers and will be available for pre-order.
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code claims the top spot in the Japanese charts with 55,339 sales, while Final Fantasy XVI and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom take second and third place respectively. The Nintendo Switch continues to dominate the hardware sales, with the Switch OLED Model leading the pack.
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, developed by Spike Chunsoft and Too Kyo Games, serves as a spiritual successor to Danganronpa, offering a next-generation, dynamic visual novel experience. Set in the gloomy city of Kanai Ward, where it constantly rains, players take on the role of Yuma Kokohead, a detective-in-training with amnesia, as they solve crimes with the help of supernatural powers and unique abilities. The game features 3D exploration, mini-games, and a courtroom-like Mystery Labyrinth where logical deduction and evidence rebuttal are key. With a neon cyberpunk aesthetic, emotive character portraits, and a mix of jazz and melodic themes, Rain Code delivers a melancholic and beautiful world. While it has some flaws, the game excels in storytelling and building anticipation, offering a thought-provoking quest for truth.