Last week slipped by, and with it, we nearly overlooked the elegantly titled Riot from Tecmo in the Archives. A company pushing boundaries introduces its big hitter priced at an unusual one-to-one USD to yen conversion — that’s $79.99 in the U.S. Nevertheless, the highlight this week is undoubtedly Mario and Luigi: Brothership. This fresh twist on the RPG genre, crafted by the talented minds behind Octopath Traveler 2, with some former AlphaDream crew members, promises thrilling action and may have even nudged a Sony live service game out of existence. Also making waves are the latest fan-disc for Virche: Evermore (with its quirky Logan’s Run scenario), the brand-new River City Saga (think fantasy RPG), and the intriguing Metal Slug Tactics, possibly backed by Saudi interests.
Looking at other contenders, we have a noteworthy release, The Alchemist of Arc Magna, highlighted by its eye-popping $80 price tag. There’s also the cozy corner of gaming with Magical Bakery, showcased in the Wholesome Direct. Over in the shooter category, keep an eye on Angel at Dusk. As for the EggConsole, it revives itself this week with Xak II, a classic bump-and-run RPG that, thankfully, doesn’t overwhelm with English text requirements.
### North America
Let’s delve into the North American releases, where The Alchemist of Ars Magna hits the shelves at $79.99 (or C$108.99 for Canadian shoppers). Mario and Luigi: Brothership, a crowd favorite, is priced at $59.99, while Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris- asks for $49.99. River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next awaits you at $29.99 starting Wednesday, and Magical Bakery offers a taste at the same price point. Meanwhile, Metal Slug Tactics arrives at $24.99 this Tuesday, accompanied by Bioframe Outpost at a similar tag, and EcoGnomix lands at $19.99.
Other new additions include Angel at Dusk for $14.99 and Aery – Piece of Mind 2 for $13.00, among others. Don’t miss Party Party Time 3 at a pocket-friendly $5.00. Also make a note: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is revealed on Friday at $29.99, accompanied by standout releases like Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness.
### Europe
Across Europe, The Alchemist of Ars Magna steps in at €72.99 or £65.69. Mario and Luigi: Brothership lands for €59.99, and Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris- for €49.99. You’ll find River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next on Wednesday at €29.99. For fans of bakery games, Magical Bakery is €29.99. Notably, Metal Slug Tactics makes its anticipated release on Tuesday for €24.99.
Look out as Pro Fight Simulator Deluxe, EcoGnomix, and Monarchy make their debuts, along with unique offerings like Survive: Undead Rush and Jetpack Kiwi. Various exciting titles like The Fine Art of Murder accompany this lineup, with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions ready to enchant fans on Friday.
### Japan
Over in Japan, The Alchemist of Ars Magna is available for ¥7700, while Mario and Luigi: Brothership comes in at ¥7100. River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next offers its tales for ¥3740, with Magical Bakery priced at ¥3500. Additional noteworthy releases include Pro Fight Simulator Deluxe at ¥2990 and the captivating Bioframe Outpost at ¥2750.
Watch out for interesting titles like Aery – Piece of Mind 2 and Angel at Dusk (¥1480). And don’t miss out on returning classics such as EggConsole Xak II for ¥880. Plus, highly anticipated games like Battle Spirits Crossover and Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions are soon to hit the scene.
Embrace these releases and see how each stacks up in their respective genres. Until next time, game on!
