Last week slipped by with a few noteworthy releases we didn’t cover—NA logged an unexpected +19, welcoming Ironfall Invasion from 3DS days (we’re eagerly waiting on John’s review and hoping it’s free of security issues), plus a unique Archives release of Fantastic Night Dreams Cotton.
That boost puts North America past last year’s total, surpassing 2,500 releases. And here I am, entering Hell Months at work, a time so grim that the only holiday I’ve had in seven years involved a lengthy hospital stay. Needless to say, I’m not thrilled, but let’s focus on the games.
This week’s spotlight falls on a high-profile release: Hironobu Sakaguchi’s Fantasian Neo Dimension finally lands on consoles. Once exclusive to Apple Arcade, it arrives alongside Nintendo-published Fitness Boxing 3, revamped Roller Coaster Tycoon classics for consoles, and the much-awaited competitive fighter Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age. And don’t overlook AntonBlast, although we’re still waiting on pricing details.
In the realm of niche releases, noteworthy is Riglas from the EggConsole line—a side-scrolling RPG reminiscent of Ys III that’s reportedly accessible even without Japanese knowledge, originally distributed by Japan’s enigmatic Random House. Then there’s what seems to be the first console game licensed from MasterChef, bearing a resemblance to the notorious “exotic tartare”—a real Gordon Ramsay inspiration, if you will.
North America Releases
- Fantasian Neo Dimension – $49.99 USD / $66.99 CAD
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – $49.99/$64.99
- Dog Man: Mission Impawsible – $39.99/$49.99 (out Friday)
- Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age – $29.99/$41.99 (arriving Tuesday)
- Stella of the End – $24.99/$33.24
- Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic – $24.99/$32.50
- Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island – $24.99/$29.39
- And many more, including late-week sales highlights like 75% off 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and 60% off Persona 5 Royal—valid until Thursday.
Europe Releases
- Fantasian Neo Dimension – €59.99 / £49.99
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – €49.99/£39.99
- Dog Man: Mission Impawsible – €39.99/£34.99 (released Friday)
- Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age – €29.99/£24.99 (Tuesday)
- Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic – €24.99/£22.49
- Others like Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop and MasterChef: Learn to Cook round out the lineup with varied price points.
Japan Releases
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – ¥6578
- Fantasian Neo Dimension – ¥6500
- Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories – ¥6380
- Hone Hone Zaurus X Chou Gattai! Build & Battle – ¥6380
- Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age – ¥4565
The selection across the regions features an impressive range of genres and price points, showcasing the enduring vitality of the gaming industry and promising something for everyone, from AAA devotees to indie aficionados. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a casual player, this week’s line-up is well worth exploring.
