Whoa, okay, so here we are. A week that’s both chill and, like, crazy busy? Welcome to August, I guess. First up, there’s Gradius Origins from that March Switch 1 Direct thing. You need those epic laser blasts for taking down the big bad of NES Pro Wrestling. Yep, lasers. Meanwhile, on another note, there’s this remake of House of the Dead 2. Be warned – it’s by Forever Entertainment. Yikes.
Switching gears (see what I did there?), you’ve got some anime stuff like the latest Demon Slayer or Fate/Hollow Ataraxia. Not my cup of tea, but hey, variety is the spice of life, right?
Oh, and then there’s that game, The Edge of Allegoria. Looks suspiciously like HD Pokemon from back in the Game Boy days. Seriously, is that allowed? Ritual of Raven by Team17 also caught my eye. No clue why, though.
LAST WEEK’S MISSES: We had a Partner Showcase. Chilling by the Fire sounds cozy, but also – saga reveals again? Square Enix, come on, give it a rest already. Plus, some Harvest Moon throwbacks for the Switch and Taito’s "Field Day." Big whoop.
About that EggConsole game? You might get away not knowing Japanese because it’s more action RPG than dialogue-heavy. But, uh, if it gets wordy, good luck.
North America Highlights:
Demon Slayer 2 is dropping on Tuesday. Costs a pretty penny, but hey, what doesn’t? Gradius Origins, got your lasers ready? Fate/Hollow Ataraxia is remastered — because, why not? More remakes with House of the Dead 2.
Random fun like Fitness Adventure Pro and The Edge of Allegoria – all yours for a chunk of change. Turbo Kid, coming Tuesday, sounds like a blast from the past. For randomness, Fruitbus is out there too?!
Sales alert: Roki’s dirt cheap until August 17. Don’t blame me if you splurge on PSPrices, though.
Europe Action:
Tuesday’s the day for Demon Slayer 2. But honestly, just go broke, I guess? Same stuff as across the pond with Gradius, House of the Dead, and some anime remasters. Plus, check out Slopecrashers and Mystery Hotel, if you fancy some strange gaming thrills.
Japan Corner:
Feeling fancy? Yuukyuu no Tierblade is up for grabs. Spend some yen on Gradius Origins or zap demons in Fate/Hollow Ataraxia. House of the Dead 2 is remade again, even over here. Got some quirky titles like Corpse Party and The Anthology? Sure, why not.
Slopecrashers should crash into your plans. Ants Empire Colony just sounds fun, doesn’t it? And good ol’ Magibrick for those of us nostalgic about pixelated pasts.
Alright, so – there you have it. If you make it through this wild week of game blitz unharmed, kudos to you. Eggs, demons, and crashing slopes – who could ask for more?
