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Returnal Launches on March 19 For PS5 | Pre-order Now!
WEEKLY SPECIAL: NieR: Automata, Final Fantasy XII, God of War, & More!
Muse Dash Physical Release for Switch Coming in Japan on April 8 | Pre-order Now!
Experience Ys IX: Monstrum Nox On PS4 In Its Demo Today | Now Available In The West!

Returnal Launches on March 19 For PS5 | Pre-order Now!

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 10:00 PM PST

Returnal

PlayStation 5 – US, EU, JP & Asia

Returnal is an upcoming third-person shooter sci-fi psychological video game from developer Housemarque and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment.
The game will launch on March 19, 2021 for PlayStation 5.
Pre-order is now open here at Playasia.

Housemarque has confirmed an upcoming third-person shooter titled Returnal. In addition, according to PlayStation Blog, the game is set to launch on March 18, 2021 for PlayStation 5.

Returnal is set in a futuristic science fiction setting with roguelike elements. In the game, the player takes control of Selene, a female space pilot. She is equipped with a suit and armed with high-tech weapons. More so, she is also stranded on an alien planet and stuck in a time loop.

Get ready to break the cycle of chaos on an always- changing alien planet.

Thanks, Wikipedia & PlayStation Blog!

Game Overview

After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Again and again, she's defeated and forced to restart her journey every time she dies.

Through relentless roguelike gameplay, you'll discover that just as the planet changes with every cycle, so do the items at your disposal. Every loop offers new combinations, forcing you to push your boundaries and approach combat with a different strategy each time.

Brought to life by stunning visual effects, the dark beauty of the decaying world around you is packed with explosive surprises. From high stakes, bullet hell-fuelled combat, to visceral twists and turns through stark and contrasting environments. You'll explore, discover, and fight your way through an unforgiving journey, where mystery stalks your every move.

Designed for extreme replayability, the procedural world of Returnal invites you to dust yourself off in the face of defeat and take on new, evolving challenges with every rebirth. – PlayStation

So, what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself into a huge third person shooter with a compelling narrative storytelling. Pre-order the game now!

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Hence, here below are the game's trailers, features and screenshots for you to enjoy:

【TRAILER】

【FEATURES】

Intense combat – Fight to survive in this third-person roguelike shooter. Take on ruthless enemies in explosive, bullet hell-fuelled combat
Thrilling exploration – Manage equipment and resources carefully. On top of that, every time you die, you restart from the beginning and Scavenge alien tech for upgrades to enhance your abilities in future cycles
Haunting narrative – Piece together fragments of Selene's memories as she seeks out answers, and Forge a personal connection with the planet as you explore its constantly evolving and decaying terrain

【SCREENSHOTS】

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WEEKLY SPECIAL: NieR: Automata, Final Fantasy XII, God of War, & More!

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 08:03 PM PST

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Muse Dash Physical Release for Switch Coming in Japan on April 8 | Pre-order Now!

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 07:29 PM PST

Muse Dash

Nintendo Switch – JAPAN

Flyhigh Works will bring the physical release for the Switch.
It’s coming on April 8 in Japan and it’s available both Standard and Limited Editions.
Remember, Playasia ships worldwide. So, what are you waiting for? Pre-order yours now!

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Physical collectors, it’s time to rejoice. The rhythm action game, Muse Dash is coming to the retail stores for the Nintendo Switch in Japan. Thanks to Flyhigh Works, the physical release is on the way on April 8. So, are you ready to experience the perfect combination of music and parkour genre in this game?

As of now, no news if this game is English language supported. We will update you once we have a news on the language availability!

Game Overview

Muse Dash was first released for iOS and Android devices in 2018. After the release on mobile devices, X.D Network and PeroPeroGames announced this rhythm action game for the Switch via Nintendo eShop and for PC via Steam in April 2019. It was released in June 2019. Now, if you are a huge physical collector and loves rhythm games, this game is for you!

Check out the official game’s description below via Nintendo.

Our world score has been tampered. Can you hear my whispering? Now Game Start!!

Come and fix the world score tampered with by the mirror code with three heroines!

This is a world of the perfect combination of a traditional music game and a cool parkour game—Muse Dash!!

Yes.

You're destined to be our Master!

What? You don't have nimble fingers? Meow~ Don't be too humble!

So, don't worry! If you do not excel in playing action games,

you can still overcome the difficulties by dancing to the music!

Choose your favorite heroines to go through the fairy tale like stages. Now let's get started with our journey to wipe out all the adorable monsters!!!

If you are curious about the gameplay, check out the video below from justonegamr.

Thanks, Gematsu for the info!

So…

Get ready as Muse Dash Switch physical is coming in Japan on April 8. No worries, folks, as Playasia ships worldwide. So, what are you waiting for? Pre-order yours now! Click the button below to pre-order yours now!

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Wait, there’s more! The physical release will be available in standard and limited edition. It’s available for pre-order here as well. So, if you are getting this limited edition, click the button below to pre-order yours now!

Check out the inclusions below.

Box contents

Switch Game: Muse Dash
Special Box
Original Mini Soundtrack
Switch Decal Stickers
Original Stand

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【FEATURES】

You will go through an unprecedented experience of the perfect visual effects of a parkour game and the traditional gameplay of a music game
Unique and fashionable art design
97 initial popular songs. Stay tuned for continuous free updates!
Different music genre is matched to different scenes, enemies and Bosses
We have heroines, adorable pets, and even adorable enemies! Believe me, you will even be impressed by how cute the Bosses are!
And collecting pan… Well, let's keep that as a secret for now!
Well-designed scripts and Japanese VO

【SCREENSHOTS】

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Experience Ys IX: Monstrum Nox On PS4 In Its Demo Today | Now Available In The West!

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 05:51 PM PST

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

PlayStation 4 – North America & EU

The latest installment in the longest-running Ys RPG series, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, can now be played in the West! But, not the full game, because it’s only a demo. But still, if you’re one of those excited individuals who are planning to pick up this game, this is your chance to try it before diving into the final game before its official launch.

Here’s how publisher NIS America and developer Falcom describe the game’s demo:

Take a glimpse into the mysterious city of Balduq with this Ys IX: Monstrum Nox demo. Choose between one of two key locations to explore, and experiment with the brand-new Gifts and Monstrums before your full adventure begins.

Players can download the demo for PS4 via the PlayStation Store in the west.

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Pact Edition

Aside from the main PS4 game, the Pact Edition comes bundled with three collectible items such as Monstrum Memoirs Mini Art Book, Melodies of the Macabre, and a Reverse Coversheet.

So, if you’re planning to pick up this edition, you can grab yours here at Playasia. We ship globally. You know the drill.

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In case you missed it…

In September 2019, Nihon Falcom released the ninth installment in the longest-running Ys RPG series, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox for the PlayStation 4 in Japan. Now, NIS America finally confirmed during the New Game+ Expo live stream that the game will be localized in the west for PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam.

The publisher revealed that players in North America and Europe can expect the game to arrive sometime in 2021. What’s even more interesting is that English and Japanese audio options will be incorporated in the game.

In this game, the well-known adventurer Adol "the Red" Christin embarks on a new thrilling journey in the Prison City of Balduq. Adol is transformed into a Monstrum and must stop the Grimwald Nox together with his fellow Monstrum. Explore, battle fearsome foes, and unravel the city’s mysteries in this thrilling action-RPG.

Enjoy the reveal trailer below followed by its official features from NIS America.

【TRAILER】

【FEATURES】

Feared Protectors – Play as any of the six notorious Monstrums, each with their own unique Gifts that grant abilities such as scaling sheer walls or detecting hidden objects to protect the city from shadowy creatures.
The World Within the Walls – Explore the massive city, accept quests to aid the townsfolk, and enter the Grimwald Nox to vanquish the threats to Balduq.
Strength of the Night – Familiar mechanics such as Flash Dodge and Flash Guard allow you to outmaneuver your foes、while new additions such as Gifts and Boost Mode further augment your ability to fight.