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February 11, 2025

The PC-98 RPG ‘Appare-den: Fukuryū no Shō’ Is Now Playable In English

A fresh English translation patch has been released for the PC-98 RPG Appare-den: Fukuryū no Shō, enhancing accessibility for Western gamers. The game, originally launched in 1995, is a top-down adventure developed by Technical Group Laboratory, focusing on Gento, a general store owner in a reimagined Edo period Japan, who embarks on a quest with a cat-like companion, Benimaru, to deliver a secret scroll and thwart a world domination conspiracy. The game features engaging battle sequences, intricate character animations, and a diverse cast inspired by historical figures and Japanese folklore. The translation patch was developed by 46Okumen, known for their work on other titles, and is currently available for download in version 0.9.9. The team also plans to create a scanlation of the Japanese manual and artbook.

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October 14, 2024

Five new Steam games you probably missed (October 14, 2024)

On any given day, the Steam platform unveils approximately a dozen new games. Webfishing - Release Date: October 12 - Developer: lamedeveloper - Genre: Sidescrolling narrative adventure - Setting: Small Japanese town in the 1980s - Features: Hand-drawn art, magical realism, light action and puzzles, inspired by Japanese folklore, includes a Shiba Inu. Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face - Release Date: October 10 - Developers: 2OO2 - Genre: Mini-horror experience - Concept: A fictional character that transforms from benign to an urban legend, aimed at instilling good behavior in children. Decline's Drops - Release Date: October 11 - Developer: Moulin aux Bulles Studio - Genre: Platformer - Features: Inspired by Smash Bros., includes six hand-drawn worlds, and a Genetically Modified Monkey. Dungeon Antiqua - Release Date: October 10 - Developer: Shiromofu Factory - Genre: RPG - Features: Game Boy RPG aesthetic, traditional JRPG and dungeon crawler mechanics, hacking elements, randomly generated maps, and multiple professions.

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October 11, 2024

The Spirit of the Samurai for PC launches December 12

The PC version of The Spirit of the Samurai will be released on December 12, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with console versions to follow later. A demo will be accessible during the Steam Next Fest: October 2024 Edition, starting October 14. Players control Takeshi, a samurai, alongside his companions Chisai and Kodama, battling mythical enemies inspired by Japanese folklore. The game features three playable characters, each offering different gameplay styles, and players can use iconic weapons from ancient Japan while unlocking special attacks and combos. A gameplay trailer has been released to showcase the game.

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August 21, 2024

The Spirit of the Samurai for PC launches this fall

Kwalee, in collaboration with Digital Mind, will release the PC version of the game The Spirit of the Samurai this fall on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with console versions to follow later. The game features a narrative where players control Takeshi, a reanimated samurai, defending his village from an Oni and his undead army. Players will explore various environments inspired by Japanese folklore and face enemies like tengu and Jorogumo. The game includes three characters—Takeshi, Kodama, and Chisai—each with unique abilities. It features a combo-based combat system with legendary weapons from ancient Japan, and players can enhance their abilities as they progress. Key features include stop-motion-style animation, 2D action-adventure gameplay with Metroidvania elements, atmospheric levels, smooth controls, dynamic enemy AI, and an in-game combo editor. A new trailer showcasing the game has been released.

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August 5, 2024

Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 5, 2024)

- Slot Waste: Released on August 1 by Pickpanpuck Productions, invites players to explore its unique world. - Motordoom: Released on August 3 by Hobo Cat Games, is a third-person roguelite shooter in the "Vampire Survivors" genre with a gritty PS2 aesthetic and an auto-shoot feature. - Kitsune Tails: Released on August 2 by Kitsune Games, is a platformer featuring 16-bit pixel art, outfits with special abilities, and protagonists who are "lesbian fox girls," with challenging post-game levels. - Smack Studio: Released on August 1 by ThirdPixel Interactive, is a platform fighter that allows user-generated content and transforms 2D pixel art into 3D animations, supporting online and local multiplayer. - Malware: Released on August 1 by Odd Games, simulates an installation wizard that tricks users into installing malware, requiring players to scrutinize prompts and assist others while offering Steam Workshop support for creating fake malware.

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July 22, 2024

Five new Steam games you probably missed (July 22, 2024)

- Krypta FM is a first-person experience set in a small Polish village in the early 2000s, focusing on the evocation of early 2000s internet and late night radio as sources of information about an alleged cryptid stalking the town.