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Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2Hamster Corporation announced that Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure will be released on Nintendo Switch's Console Archives tomorrow, July 9. Originally developed by Nippon Ichi Software in 1998, this musical RPG follows Cornet as she befriends puppets on a quest to rescue a prince. The Console Archives series adds modern features like customizable controls and save points to classic titles.- Disgaea Director Yoshitsuna Kobayashi Returns With New Shooting RPG 'Cosmicgalaxywars' on Steam; It’s NoCosmicGalaxyWars, a new shooting RPG from Disgaea director Yoshitsuna Kobayashi, is now available on PC via Steam. This marks Kobayashi's first project in over 20 years, shifting from strategy RPGs to a bullet hell experience with roguelike elements and extensive replayability. The game features a minimal tutorial approach, encouraging players to discover its mechanics through experimentation.
- Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu details base facility creaturesNippon Ichi Software has released new details and screenshots for their upcoming adventure game, Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu. The information focuses on the creatures that inhabit the game's base facilities.
- Disgaea Mayhem Preview - Disgaea Branches OutDisgaea Mayhem is a new musou-style spin-off from the Disgaea series, featuring a new 3D art style and action combat. Players control N.A. on a mission for the current overlord Tichelle to reclaim a stolen artifact. The game is set to release in Summer 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Etrange Overlord Review – Chaotic Fun With Flaws | Invision Game CommunityEtrange Overlord offers a chaotic and humorous experience with a lighthearted story and unique gameplay mechanics, though it lacks depth and post-game content. Developed by the creators of the Disgaea series, the game features an overpowered protagonist in hell, musical numbers, and a party-based combat system. It is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.- Etrange Overlord launch trailer – Disgaea and Rhapsody creator’s new action RPG on Nintendo SwitchNIS America has released the launch trailer for Etrange Overlord, a new action RPG created by Sohei Niikawa, known for his work on Disgaea and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. The game is available on Nintendo Switch and follows the story of Étrange von Rosenburg, who is sent to hell after being executed.
Review: Etrange Overlord (Nintendo Switch)Etrange Overlord is a unique action RPG for the Nintendo Switch that blends musical numbers with strategic combat set in hell. Players control Étrange Von Rosenburg as she takes over the underworld, battling demons and recruiting allies. Despite some reliance on chaos and repetitive elements, the game's charming characters and humorous, dark story make it an enjoyable experience, best played in short bursts.
Village in the Shade Brings a Spooky Farming Sim to Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC This FallNIS America announced that the spooky farming simulation game Village in the Shade will be released in Fall 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Nippon Ichi Software, the game combines traditional farming sim elements with a dark, unsettling atmosphere set in a Japanese mountain village. A Limited Edition is also available for preorder.
Village in the Shade Releases This Fall In The West | Console CreaturesNippon Ichi Software's new life simulation game, Village in the Shade, is set to release in the West this fall for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A limited-edition version featuring extra collectibles is available for pre-order. The game features a hand-painted art style and gameplay elements such as farming and relationship-building, with a hint of a darker, mysterious twist.- Village in the Shade coming west this fallNIS America will release Nippon Ichi Software's rural life simulation game, Village in the Shade, in the West this fall. The game focuses on managing a village and its inhabitants.
Village in the Shade coming west in 2026NIS America has announced that the farming life sim game Village in the Shade will be released in the west in Fall 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The game, known as Honogurashi no Niwa in Japan, features a hand-painted art style and is set in a mysterious Japanese mountain village.- Etrange Overlord Demo Launches Today Ahead of March 26 Release | Invision Game CommunityNIS America has released a demo for the musical action RPG Etrange Overlord, available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. The demo allows players to experience the opening hours and transfer save data to the full game, which launches on March 26. The game features a unique lane-based combat system and is created by Sohei Niikawa.
- Curse Warrior second trailer, latest details and screenshotsPublisher Nippon Ichi Software and developer guruguru have released the second trailer for their upcoming game, Curse Warrior. The trailer showcases new details and screenshots for the title.
New NIS Games Include Witch and the Hundred Night, GobbleNippon Ichi Software announced several new and upcoming titles during their March 11, 2026 stream. These include a new entry in The Witch and the Hundred Knight series for Android and iOS, the original titles Gobble and Prinny Sugoroku for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC, and updates on other games like Curse Warrior and Yomawari 3. The company also revealed Nippon Ichi PC Games, a launcher for playing their titles on PC.- Gobble announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, new Nippon Ichi Software side-scrolling action gameNippon Ichi Software has announced Gobble, a new side-scrolling action game for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, set to release in Japan on September 24, 2026. The game originated from Nippon Ichi Software's internal "Project Pitch Fest" initiative.
- Nippon Ichi Software announces side-scrolling action game GOBBLE for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PCNippon Ichi Software has announced GOBBLE, a new side-scrolling action game. The title is set to release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
New The Witch and the Hundred Knight game announced for iOS, AndroidNippon Ichi Software and developer Rudel have announced a new The Witch and the Hundred Knight game for iOS and Android, slated for release in fiscal year 2026 in Japan. To celebrate, the PlayStation 4 version, The Witch and the Hundred Knight: Revival Edition, is currently on sale.- Nippon Ichi Software announces Nippon Ichi PC Games serviceNippon Ichi Software has announced a new PC games distribution service called "Nippon Ichi PC Games." This service will offer a platform for distributing their titles on PC.
- Nippon Ichi Software announces party game project Prinny Sugoroku for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PCNippon Ichi Software has announced a new party game project titled Prinny Sugoroku. The game is set to launch for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Yomawari: Lost in the Dark coming to PS5 on March 12 in JapanNippon Ichi Software will release a PlayStation 5 version of Yomawari: Lost in the Dark in Japan on March 12, with a 50 percent discount for PlayStation Plus members until March 26. The game is an atmospheric horror title where a young girl must explore her town at night to find lost memories and break a curse, while avoiding malevolent ghosts.