The Early Access period for Sound System, the upcoming rhythm game by Guitar Hero vets, has been delayed from October 16 to November 4. Its Early Access launch will be PC-only, with versions coming for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series for its full launch. The game can be played with a keyboard or controller. It also works with…
The origins of the Rhythm Heaven series are noble. One of the legends of Japanese music, Tsunku, got involved with Nintendo and produced the first game in an effort to develop the player’s rhythm skills. You might assume that all rhythm games do that, but in reality, most rhythm games…
Rhythm roguelike action game Ratatan was scheduled to launch on July 16,…
Q4 of this year is shaping up to be huge for rhythm…
The Early Access period for Sound System, the upcoming rhythm game by Guitar Hero vets, has been delayed from October 16 to November 4. Its Early Access launch will be PC-only, with versions coming for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series for its full launch. The game can be…
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The origins of the Rhythm Heaven series are noble. One of the legends of Japanese music, Tsunku, got involved with Nintendo and produced the first game in an effort to develop the player’s rhythm skills. You might assume that all rhythm games do that, but in reality, most rhythm games…
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Rhythm roguelike action game Ratatan was scheduled to launch on July 16, but the anticipated title has now been delayed to mid-October. Developer Ratata Arts will continue to work on improvements, including enhancing multiplayer stability and fixing bugs, all based on the feedback gathered from the game’s time in Early…
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Q4 of this year is shaping up to be huge for rhythm games. First, Stage Tour was announced by RedOctane Games, a development studio led by rhythm game veterans. Now, Sound System has been announced to launch in Early Access for PC this fall. And Sound Stage is also by…
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After Akupara Games acquired bankrupt indie developer Triple Topping, the future of punk rock feminist adventure Dead Pets Unleashed was uncertain. Today, the publisher announced that it has been working behind the scenes to complete what Triple Topping started, with the help of former Triple Topping teammates to maintain their…
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New Canadian indie studio Buffalo Buffalo has revealed Fresh Tracks, a game that blends skiing, roguelite elements, and evolving music. Set in a god-filled, mythical Nordic realm, each playthrough has new narrative layers, rewarding progression, and lore. The announcement also comes with a trailer that features loads of gameplay footage…
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On the one hand, the people behind I*CHU: Chibi Edition have done the world a big favour. The developers and publishers (PQube in the West) have taken a mobile gacha game that was effectively killed a half-decade ago and given players the opportunity to enjoy it in its full glory…
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Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade was meant to be out much, much earlier in the year. It had even briefly appeared on some eShop storefronts around the world. Something must have been wrong with it, however, as it was unceremoniously pulled and put back into development for some months.…
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Samba de Amigo is a game of pure joy and high-octane energy (with some acid surely thrown in when it was being developed). It comes across as an even more explosive explosion of colour and humour than Bandai Namco’s excellent Taiko the Drum series. In the party context that this…
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Hello Kitty has shown up in games over the years, sure. But none will make you dance quite like Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade! The music rhythm games is described as a fun and unexpected journey through the world of Sanrio. Just the trailers make me want to bob…
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