Visual Novel News:
ALTERCIWS have announced a delay for their upcoming English release for Phantom Thief Angels: Twin Angel – Labyrinth of Time and World – Re:light (Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel ~Toki to Sekai no Labyrinth~), a HD remaster of the 2011 PSP title. It was meant to release in December, but the Steam review process is taking longer than normal. They are still awaiting an update at this time.
They have stated that the planned retail price in the US is $17.99. A 40% discount will be offered for the first two weeks after release, bringing the price down to $10.79 in the US.
Haruka Minazuki and Aoi Kannazuki are ordinary schoolgirls at St. Cherine School. But by night, they transform into the righteous heroines, ‘Phantom Thief Angels TwinAngel’! Balancing school life with their nighttime battles against a massive conspiracy, they work alongside Kurumi Hazuki, Tesla, and Nine to thwart the evil organization The Black Fund. Though they successfully reclaim the stolen artifact ‘Tears of an Angel,’ their victory is short-lived. The artifact is stolen again, leading them on a new adventure where they encounter two unfamiliar Phantom Thief Angels. Discover the secrets behind the birth of ‘TwinAngel’ and witness the power of their unwavering bonds.
Gaming News:
After its launch back in 2023, Hoyoverse’s biggest game next to Genshin Impact is getting its second huge content update just in time for the new year! The 3.0 update for Honkai Star Rail adds an all-new story arc and planet to explore: Amphoreus. The developers promise this will be the largest story arc in the game to date, with this first Amphoreus update including three new characters to add to your teams.
The 3.0 update for Honkai Star Rail launches on January 15th.
Watch the 3.0 showcase stream for Honkai Star Rail
SNK’s fighting game legacy should not be underestimated, as the company has also realized. The SNK Corporation has revealed the formation of KOF Studio, which is set to continue the massive legacy of some of the most famous fighting franchises, including Fatal Fury, Samurai Showdown, and The King of Fighters.
Upcoming Releases:
A remake of one of the earlier entries in the Ys series is finally arriving in the West this week! Ys: The Oath in Felghana is a remake of Ys III: Wanders from Ys, so if you’re looking for a more traditional JRPG to start 2025, this wouldn’t be a bad choice.
Ys: The Oath in Felghana launches for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on January 7th.
Over a decade after its original release, a cult classic PlayStation Vita game is getting a second chance at life on modern platforms! Originally published by Sony, Freedom Wars Remastered is being handled by Bandai Namco and aims to freshen up this Monster Hunter-inspired action game with remastered visuals and higher frame rates.
Freedom Wars Remastered will be released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on January 10th.
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