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Muramasa: Revenant Blades has 108 swords, and its definitive update for PC wants to make sure you use them all
Vanillaware's Muramasa: Revenant Blades receives a definitive update for PC, bringing its 108 unique swords and revamped skill system to a new audience. Director Wataru Nakanishi discusses the game's legacy, the challenges of its HD remaster, and the potential for future PC ports from the studio.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades has 108 swords, and its definitive update for PC wants to make sure you use them all
Vanillaware's Muramasa: Revenant Blades receives a definitive update for PC, bringing its 108 unique swords and revamped skill system to a new audience. Director Wataru Nakanishi discusses the game's legacy, the challenges of its HD remaster, and the potential for future PC ports from the studio.
Dawngazer – Ignisphere Teaser Trailer
Good Smile Company has launched its new IP brand "IGNISPHERE" with a teaser trailer for the original Action RPG "Dawngazer." Directed by Takafumi Noma, the game is scheduled for release in 2028 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam, featuring Japanese, English, and Chinese language support.
Promising New PlayStation 5 RPG Announced by Acclaimed Dev
Monochrome Software, led by Unicorn Overlord director Takafumi Noma, has announced Dawngazer, a new action RPG for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC set for a 2028 release. The game is the first in the new Ignisphere fantasy intellectual property, which will also extend to novels and merchandise.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades Marks Vanillaware’s PC Debut
Marvelous has confirmed that Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an enhanced edition of Vanillaware's action RPGs, will launch on February 4, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This release marks the first time a Vanillaware game will be available on PC, featuring 4K visuals and a new English voiceover.
Acclaimed 2024 PS5 RPG 70% Off on PlayStation Store, Lowest Price
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 RPG Unicorn Overlord is currently 70% off on the PlayStation Store, marking its lowest price to date at $17.99. This deal is particularly timely as the game will be removed from the PS Plus Extra and Premium catalog on August 18.
Crafted by a 30-year industry veteran formerly of Vanillaware — a "playable book" fantasy RPG "Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle" launches on Steam!
The full version of the fantasy RPG Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, developed by Digitalis Publishing and published by 15 Industry, has launched on PC via Steam. Created by Yoshio Nishimura, a 30-year industry veteran formerly of Capcom and Vanillaware, the game features over 300 illustrations and a 150,000-word script. It is priced at $16.99 and is available at a 10% launch discount for two weeks.
This week in PC games: Stardew Valley plus vampires, a lavish gamebook RPG, and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, finally
This week's PC game releases include the remake Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, the gamebook RPG Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, and various indie titles like Cosmodrill and Mothkeep. News includes potential job cuts at Microsoft and studio closures, while previews of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced and interviews are also mentioned.
Final trailer now live for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle — a "reading-style" fantasy adventure from a 30-year industry veteran formerly of Vanillaware.
The final trailer for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle has been released ahead of its July 8th launch on PC via Steam. Developed by Yoshio Nishimura, a 30-year industry veteran formerly of Vanillaware, the "reading-style" fantasy adventure features over 300 hand-drawn illustrations and offers branching narrative paths. A demo is also available on Steam and has received a "Very Positive" rating.
The 10 best games I played during Steam Next Fest: June 2026 edition
This article highlights ten notable games showcased during the June 2026 Steam Next Fest, featuring a diverse range of indie titles. Despite the overwhelming number of demos, the author found several promising games, including Moss: The Forgotten Relic, FISH, and GEPPY-X, maintaining optimism for the future of gaming.
Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is an ode to Game Books and human-made art
Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is a unique game inspired by Japanese Gamebooks, developed over six years by former Vanillaware artist Yoshio Nishimura. The game features a tactile UI that mimics a physical gamebook with a character sheet, and boasts gorgeous, hand-drawn art. It is set to release on PC in 2026 and is presented as an ode to human-made art in contrast to AI-generated content.
A "reading-style" fantasy adventure in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story
A demo for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, a handcrafted fantasy adventure inspired by The NeverEnding Story, is now available during Steam Next Fest. Developed over six years by Yoshio Nishimura, a 30-year veteran from Vanillaware, the game features over 300 unique illustrations and emphasizes player choice and dice-based mechanics.
Vanillaware seemingly want their other games on PC too, but if you want that to happen, talk to their publishers
Vanillaware founder George Kamitani has expressed a desire to bring more of the studio's games, such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Dragon's Crown, to PC. However, the decision and financing for these ports ultimately lie with the publishers. While Muramasa: The Demon Blade is confirmed for PC, fans interested in other titles are encouraged to voice their demand to the respective publishers.
'Make some noise': Vanillaware reportedly wants more of its games on PC, but it's up to the publishers
Vanillaware founder George Kamitani reportedly desires to bring more of the studio's games to PC, but publisher financing is required for ports. Games journalist James Mielke relayed Kamitani's sentiment, stating that fan demand could influence publishers to finance ports of titles like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Dragon's Crown, and Odin Sphere. While a PC version of Muramasa: The Demon Blade is confirmed, the studio's back catalog remains largely unavailable on the platform.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades Announced
Marvelous USA and Vanillaware have announced Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an updated version of the 2013 PlayStation Vita title Muramasa: Rebirth. This revival is based on the original 2009 action RPG, Muramasa: The Demon Blade.
Vanillaware's Underrated Wii Gem Returns On Switch 1 & 2 Early Next Year
Vanillaware's acclaimed Wii action RPG Muramasa: The Demon Blade is returning as Muramasa: Revenant Blades for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in early 2027. This new version is an overhaul of the 2013 PlayStation Vita remaster Muramasa Rebirth, and will include all previously released DLC characters and stories, along with 4K resolution support, new combat systems, and additional modes.
30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale, offering discounts on numerous PS5 and PS4 games until July 1st. The sale includes titles like '13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim', 'Anger Foot', and 'Another Crab's Treasure', with some games reaching their lowest prices ever. Push Square has curated a list of recommended titles that have received high scores.
25+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale featuring numerous discounts on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games until July 1st. The article highlights recommended titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Another Crab's Treasure, and Blasphemous, many of which are at their lowest prices ever.
40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale featuring numerous PS5 and PS4 games until July 1st. The article highlights recommended titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Anger Foot, and Another Crab's Treasure, many of which are at their lowest prices.
PS5 Players Surprised With Enhanced Port of Hit PS Vita RPG
An enhanced port of the PlayStation Vita RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades is coming to PlayStation 5 in early 2027 for $49.99. Originally released as Muramasa: The Demon Blade for the Nintendo Wii in 2009 and later as Muramasa Rebirth, this new version will feature a brand-new localization, English voiceovers, and 4K support.
