Last week zipped by with a few things flying under the radar: the surprise release of Quilts and Cats of Calico, previously an Indie World highlight, and in North America, gamers were treated to a new addition to the Dodonpachi bullet hell series, Saidaioujou. Meanwhile, the gaming archives introduced Taito’s Warrior Blade.
You know, I’m spending the holidays back at my parents’ place, which, if I’m being honest, is literally in the middle of nowhere. The internet situation made things a bit of a drag, to say the least. Scrolling through the eShops was a bust because not a single game caught my eye. Meanwhile, Europe seemed to be rolling in with identical-looking games from different publishers. I’m pretty sure North America got one of those last week, but man, what a snooze.
Happy holidays, whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or something else entirely. Let’s hope Nintendo gets a holiday visit from a trio of inspirational spirits to sort out their issues soon. Catch you next week!
North America
Here’s the weekly list of new releases and updates:
- Wednesday Sees: Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire ($29.99), Star Trek: Legends ($11.99), Airborne Grannies ($9.99), Golf Up ($6.99), and the detail-oriented Detail Hunter ($2.99).
- Friday Brings: Thinking of You: Beyond Time ($24.99), Trench Shooter: Warfare Tactics ($12.99), Basketball Legends 24 ($9.99), the mental challenge of Bright Side: Quiz ($9.99),
- Weekend Extras: Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue ($9.99) lands on Saturday.
- Other Notables: Real H 4 ($19.99), Cyberpunk Speed Assassin ($10.99), and Train Challenges in Korean Drone Flying Tour Chuncheon City ($9.99).
We’ve got sales all over North America, with major third-party discounts. Notably, The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection has a 25% discount until January 6. So, check out PSPrices and DekuDeals for more!
Europe
Over in Europe, a similar selection:
- Wednesday Highlights: Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire (€29.99), Star Trek: Legends (€11.99), and Airborne Grannies (€9.99).
- New on Friday: Basketball Legends 24 (€9.99) starts the weekend with a splash.
- Weekend Listings: Buried Alive presents its breathless challenges on Saturday for €9.99.
- Budget Buys: A treasure trove of simulations awaits, with choices like World War II: City Rebirth Tycoon (€7.99) and Prison Escape Simulator (€7.99).
Japan
Japan’s releases include:
- Wednesday: Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire (¥4680).
- Noteworthy Titles: Thinking of You: Beyond Time (¥3300) and Body Cam Shooter (¥1599) promise engaging narratives.
- Affordable Additions: Don’t miss out on classics like Sudoku Classic 2 (¥600) and Drift Legend 2 (¥749).
As the gaming world turns, we’ve got plenty of releases to keep an eye on across all regions. Enjoy the rest of the week, and happy exploring in your gaming worlds!
