Last week seemed to have slipped by without much fanfare, as two intriguing titles quietly emerged. Quilts and Cats of Calico, a former Indie World mention, suddenly launched, and North America welcomed a new bullet hell shooter called Dodonpachi Saidaioujou. Meanwhile, Taito’s Warrior Blade took its place in recent Archives content.
Spending the holiday season at my parents’ house has been an interesting experience—especially considering it’s located in the middle of nowhere, which makes getting online a bit of a struggle. Browsing the eShops felt almost pointless; there weren’t any games that piqued my interest. It’s funny how Europe seems to get titles with identical images from different publishers. I guess North America might have received the same games a while back, but who really keeps track?
Anyway, whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other festive occasion, I hope your holidays are filled with joy. And here’s hoping that Nintendo gets a wake-up call from somewhere to sort this all out soon. Until next week!
North America
This week’s lineup seems to cover a range of interests and budgets. On Wednesday, you can dive into Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire for $29.99 or try your skills in Star Trek: Legends priced at $11.99. For Friday releases, there’s Thinking of You: Beyond Time for $24.99 and the wallet-friendly Basketball Legends 24 at $9.99. Other intriguing titles include Trench Shooter: Warfare Tactics and Cyberpunk Speed Assassin. Not to mention, if you’re looking for an arcade escape, Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue hits the shelves on Saturday.
Sales are buzzing too, with a highlight being the first discount on The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, shaved down by 25% until January 6.
Europe
In Europe, Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire launches this Wednesday for €29.99, alongside Star Trek: Legends for €11.99. Fans of budget-friendly games may want to check out Paw Paw Destiny on Monday, priced at €14.99, or swing by on Friday for Basketball Legends 24 at €9.99. Wednesday brings a selection of intriguing offerings like BeatBlast: Rhythm Rampage and Airborne Grannies.
Japan
Japan’s market is vibrant with offerings like The Owl Lurking in the Dusk and Subaru at Dawn at ¥3300, alongside other enjoyable options such as Trench Shooter: Warfare Tactics and Jewel Fever 3. Mobile enthusiasts might find titles like Kintetsu Railway Part 2 and Old Coin Pusher Friends Part 3 worth exploring. For those preferring affordability, Learn to Play: Santa’s Sleigh Ride is available at a modest ¥200.
As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, it’s always fascinating to see what each region has in store. Whether it’s trying something new or waiting for a sweet deal, there’s a world of gaming out there just waiting to be explored.
