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After 43 years, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is making a surprise sequel to his NES murder mystery game
A sequel to Yuji Horii's 1983 murder mystery game, The Portopia Serial Murder Case, has been announced with Horii supervising as executive director. The text-based detective game, set in 1980s Kobe, will feature new characters and a new string of murders. It is slated for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch and PC, though English language support is not yet confirmed.
2001 flip-phone PAC-MAN gets re-release this week
G-MODE announced that the 2001 Japanese flip-phone version of PAC-MAN will be re-released for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on June 18th. This version is a port of the classic arcade game originally released by Namco in 1980 and later by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
G-MODE Archives+ Namco Chronicle launches May 28 in Japan
The G-MODE Archives+ version of Namco Chronicle, originally developed by Namco, is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch in Japan on May 28. This release is part of a series that brings classic games to modern platforms.
G-MODE Archives+ PAC-MAN announced for Switch, PC
G-MODE announced that the feature phone version of PAC-MAN will be released as a G-MODE Archives+ title for Nintendo Switch and PC. This release brings a classic iteration of the arcade game to modern platforms.
Xenosaga: Pied Piper Switch Release Date Set
G-Mode has announced that Xenosaga: Pied Piper will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026. This port of the 2004 mobile game, which stars Ziggy a century before Xenosaga Episode I, will also be available on PC via Steam. G-Mode has also released ports of Armored Core Mobile 3 and Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner – A’s Test Server.
Xenosaga Pied Piper G-MODE Archives+ Port Launches in Japan on April 30, 2026
G-Mode announced that Xenosaga: Pied Piper will be ported to Nintendo Switch and PC in Japan on April 30, 2026. This canonical entry, previously exclusive to mobile phones and without an official localization, is considered essential for understanding Xenosaga Episode III. The game features a 2D overhead perspective and follows Jan Sauer, later known as Cyborg Ziggy, during his time as a Federal Police officer.
The classic Xenosaga series is finally making its PC debut, but don't get too excited because it's a 2004…
The classic JRPG Xenosaga: Pied Piper, originally released for Japanese mobile phones in 2004, is coming to PC via Steam. Developed by Monolith Soft and published by G-Mode, this port will not include an English translation or modern quality-of-life improvements. This release highlights G-Mode's efforts in game preservation, though it is unlikely to lead to modern ports of the main Xenosaga trilogy due to Nintendo's ownership of Monolith Soft.
Xenosaga shows signs of life for the first time in 20 years as Japan-only spin-off JRPG gets official Steam and Switch…
The JRPG series Xenosaga is seeing its first official release in 20 years with Xenosaga: Pied Piper, a spin-off originally released for Japanese feature phones in 2004. This canonical side story featuring turn-based combat will be available on Steam and Nintendo Switch, though it will only be released in Japanese. This marks a significant moment for game preservation, bringing a previously obscure title to modern platforms.
Digital Devil Saga Spin-off Avatar Tuner: A’s Test Server Joins G-Mode Archives+
Digital Devil Saga Avatar Tuner: A’s Test Server has been released on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam as part of the G-Mode Archives+ series. The game is available for $15.99 and features turn-based JRPG gameplay with the Shin Megami Tensei Press Turn System, though it is only available in Japanese. An accessibility feature for a 3x EXP Boost is included.
Ziggy Prequel Xenosaga: Pied Piper Returns via G-Mode Archives+
G-Mode announced that Xenosaga: Pied Piper, a prequel game focusing on Ziggy's past, will be re-released on Nintendo Switch and PC via G-Mode Archives+. The game, originally a mobile-exclusive in Japan, takes place 100 years before the first Xenosaga game and follows Ziggy, then a human police officer named Jan Sauer. The PC version will support Steam Cloud saves and controllers, but the game will only be available in Japanese.
Xenosaga: Pied Piper coming to Nintendo Switch via G-Mode Archives+
Xenosaga: Pied Piper, originally released for mobile devices in 2004, is coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan via the G-Mode Archives+ series. The game is a spin-off of the acclaimed JRPG series, focusing on the human life of the cyborg Ziggy (Jan Sauer) a century before the events of Xenosaga Episode I. The storyline was written by series creators Tetsuya Takahashi and Soraya Saga.
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner A’s TEST Server Now Available on Switch and PC in Japan
G-MODE has released Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server in Japan for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. This RPG, originally developed by Atlus for feature phones in 2006, is based on the expanded Complete Edition and features strategic combat with the Press Turn mechanics and the Mantra system for skill development. The game is a spin-off of the Digital Devil Saga franchise within Shin Megami Tensei.
Namco Chronicle Returns via G-MODE Archives+ for Switch and PC
G-MODE announced that Namco Chronicle, a tactical RPG originally released on Japanese phones in 2009, will be re-released for Nintendo Switch and PC. The game features a crossover of classic Namco characters and combines grid-based strategy battles with story-driven adventure segments. A release date has not yet been confirmed.
Xenosaga: Pied Piper Announced for Switch and PC via G-MODE Archives+
G-MODE has announced that Xenosaga: Pied Piper, a canonical mobile game in the Xenosaga series, will be released for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in Japan. The game, which is considered essential for understanding Xenosaga Episode III, features a storyline by Tetsuya Takahashi and Soraya Saga, with Cyborg Ziggy as the protagonist. It is recommended to play after Xenosaga Episode II, despite taking place a century before the first game.
G-MODE Archives+ Namco Chronicle announced for Switch, PC
G-MODE announced that Namco Chronicle, a game developed by Namco, will be released as a G-MODE Archives+ title for Nintendo Switch and PC. Further details regarding the release are expected soon.
G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper announced for Switch, PC
G-MODE announced that the 2004 feature phone RPG Xenosaga: Pied Piper will be released for Nintendo Switch and PC. The game, originally developed by Namco, is a spin-off of the Xenosaga trilogy and serves as a prequel. The storyline was written by series creators Tetsuya Takahashi and Soraya Saga.
G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server now available in Japan
G-MODE has released G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server for Nintendo Switch and PC in Japan, priced at 1,800 yen. This RPG, originally a mobile phone title from 2006, features a strategic Press Turn System and a Mantra system for skill customization. The re-release is based on the Complete Edition and includes features adapted for modern platforms, such as partially procedurally generated dungeons.
Nintendo Download: 12th March (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a wide variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, and numerous other indie titles across various genres.
Hope for Digital Devil Saga Remasters Reignited as News of Strange PC, Switch Port Spreads
A port of the mobile spin-off Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s Test Server to PC and Nintendo Switch in Japan has sparked speculation about potential remasters of the main Digital Devil Saga games. Atlus has a history of reviving older titles, and this release, handled by publisher G-Mode, could indicate future plans for the beloved PS2-era RPGs.
G-MODE Archives+ Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server announced for Switch, PC
G-MODE announced that ATLUS-developed RPG Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A’s TEST Server will be released for Nintendo Switch and PC. Originally a feature phone game from 2006, this release is based on the Complete Edition and features a strategic Press Turn System and Mantra System for character growth. A release date has not yet been announced.
