Last week, we missed a few things: among them was the cleverly named Riot from Tecmo, tucked away in the Archives.
While many companies strive to make a splash, one particular game is making waves by sticking to a notable 1-1 conversion rate between the USD and yen, pricing it at $79.99 in the U.S. But the real star of the week has to be Mario and Luigi: Brothership. It’s the latest twist on an RPG classic brought to us by the team behind Octopath Traveler 2, along with some former AlphaDream staff members. This exciting release promises loads of fun and might even have influenced the demise of a Sony live service game. Joining the ranks of this week’s big releases are the fandisc for Virche: Evermore—remember, it’s the one with that Logan’s Run gimmick—and the latest River City Saga, which dabbles in fantasy RPG territory, plus the intriguingly Saudi-backed Metal Slug Tactics.
Looking at other notable titles, there’s the pricy Alchemist of Ars Magna, going for $80, and a charming Wholesome Direct special called Magical Bakery. And don’t miss out on Angel at Dusk, a promising shooter game. The EggConsole is making a comeback this week too, featuring Xak II, an enjoyable bump-and-run RPG that’s blissfully low on English dialogue requirements.
North America
Here’s a highlight of the prices you can expect across North America:
- The Alchemist of Ars Magna: $79.99
- Mario and Luigi: Brothership: $59.99
- Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris-: $49.99
- River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next: $29.99 (Wednesday)
- Magical Bakery: $29.99
- Metal Slug Tactics: $24.99 (Tuesday)
- Bioframe Outpost: $24.99
- EcoGnomix: $19.99
- Pro Fight Simulator Deluxe: $19.99 (Friday)
- Monarchy: $14.99 (Wednesday)
- Angel at Dusk: $14.99
- Aery – Piece of Mind 2: $13.00
- Sugamenia: $9.99 (Friday)
- Tobla – Divine Path: $7.99 (Monday)
- Rally Racing Drift 2024: $7.99
- Survive: Undead Rush: $6.99 (Friday)
- EggConsole Xak II PC-8801mkIISR: $6.49
- Hentai Waifu 2: $5.99
- Jetpack Kiwi: $5.99 (Friday)
- Party Party Time 3: $5.00
- Duck Run: $4.99 (Wednesday)
- O.W.L. Projekt: $4.99 (Wednesday)
- The Nightmare Journey: $4.99
- Popcorn Rocket: $4.99
- Caveheart: Legacy of the Depths: $4.99 (Friday)
- Symmetrical Logic Puzzles 1000: $3.99
- Miyamoto: $3.99
- The Fine Art of Murder: $2.99 (Wednesday)
- Candivity: $2.99 (Friday)
- Sweet Survivors: $2.99 (Friday)
- Bubble Riders: $1.99
- Let’s Sing 2025: Free to start (Tuesday)
- Off in the distance, we have Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions arriving at $29.99 (Friday), Me And Gamer Girl, and Nurse Call, both at $19.90 and yet to be released.
Keep an eye on those sales and price drops as well—Everspace is an 80% steal until the 18th.
Europe
For our European gamers, here’re your prices:
- The Alchemist of Ars Magna: €72.99/£65.69
- Mario and Luigi: Brothership: €59.99/£49.99
- Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris-: €49.99/£44.99
- River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next: €29.99/£27.76 (Wednesday)
- Magical Bakery: €29.99/£26.99
- Metal Slug Tactics: €24.99/£20.99 (Tuesday)
- Bioframe Outpost: €24.99/£19.99
- Pro Fight Simulator Deluxe: €19.99/£19.99 (Friday)
- EcoGnomix: €19.50/£16.75
- Monarchy: €14.99/£12.49 (Wednesday)
- Angel at Dusk: €14.79/£13.29
- Among many others, with "Let’s Sing 2025" starting for free this Tuesday.
And coming soon: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions for €29.99/£24.99 (Friday), alongside intriguing entries like Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness and Me And Gamer Girl.
Japan
Japan’s lineup is equally packed with noteworthy games like:
- The Alchemist of Ars Magna: ¥7700
- Mario and Luigi: Brothership: ¥7100
- River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next: ¥3740
- Magical Bakery: ¥3500
- Pro Fight Simulator Deluxe: ¥2990
- Bioframe Outpost: ¥2750
- EcoGnomix: ¥2500
Expect Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions to go on sale for ¥4928 this Friday, with Metal Slug Tactics and other exciting titles soon to follow.
There you have it, the latest gaming highlights and prices across different regions. Whether you’re exploring new RPGs, diving into nostalgic shooters, or trying out something fresh and different, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.
