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From Otome to Puzzle Games and RPGs, Aksys Games Announces an Exciting New Lineup at Anime Expo 2026
Aksys Games revealed its upcoming lineup at Anime Expo 2026, featuring new titles across various genres for the Nintendo Switch. Announced games include the RPG 'Another Eden Begins', shoot 'em up 'BOUNTY SISTERS', visual novel collection 'Cthulhu Mythos Adventures', otome titles 'Illusion of Itehari -trail-' and 'Olympia Soirée -Catharsis-', puzzle adventure 'UNDERGROUNDED', otome 'OVER REQUIEMZ', and the simulation bundle 'Tristia: Chronicles'.
Illusion of Itehari: Trail getting worldwide Nintendo Switch release
Aksys Games, Broccoli, and Lictobits announced that the otome visual novel Illusion of Itehari: Trail will receive a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game is a sequel to Illusion of Itehari and features new and returning characters with Live2D animation. It will be published physically and digitally.
Uta no Prince-sama: Shining Live for Nintendo Switch launches December 17 in Japan
Broccoli announced that Uta no Prince-sama: Shining Live will launch for Nintendo Switch in Japan on December 17 for 8,580 yen. This title adapts the mobile game, which ended service in December 2022, and will feature voice-acted stories, touch controls, and concert support. Additional "Memorial Packs" containing content from the mobile game's later years will be available as paid DLC at launch.
Review: Etrange Overlord’s Story Is Its Strongest Element
Etrange Overlord offers a charming story and memorable characters, particularly its titular villainess protagonist, which are its strongest elements. While the game draws inspiration from popular shojo tropes and features musical numbers reminiscent of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, its Musou-style combat and territory management aspects become repetitive and less engaging. The game is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
