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1.0 RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED: ASTRO BURN HITS 1.0 ON JULY 30TH WITH MONSTER FEATURES
Developer Beyond The Pixels and publisher Pixel Doors announced that Astro Burn will launch its 1.0 version on July 30th for PC via Steam and GoG. The community-driven cute-em-up features new levels, a "Cat TV Mode," ASMR Mode, competitive co-op, and Steam Deck verification.
PS5 Getting Reboot of Hit PS1 Action Game, Out in 2026
Clear River Games announced that Cotton Reboot!, a reboot of the 1991 game Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams, will be released on October 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The game features updated visuals and both an HD Reboot mode and the original X68000 mode. This title is part of a reboot series for the classic 'cute 'em up' genre.
Cotton Reboot coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Cotton Reboot High Tension heading to Nintendo Switch in the west
Cotton Reboot! is launching on Nintendo Switch on October 22, with a physical release planned. Additionally, Cotton Reboot! High Tension, previously released in Japan, will also receive a western release on Nintendo Switch on the same date, featuring enhanced gameplay mechanics and a new story. Both titles are described as 'cute 'em up' games.
A Double Dose of Cute ‘Em Up Action as Cotton Reboot! And Cotton Reboot! High Tension! Return for 2026 Releases
Clear River Games announced that Cotton Reboot! and Cotton Reboot! High Tension! will receive physical and digital releases on October 22, 2026. Both titles will be available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with High Tension! also coming to PlayStation 4. These releases aim to bring the classic cute 'em up experience to both new and returning fans.
Cotton Reboot! High Tension! coming west on October 22
Clear River Games announced that the "cute 'em up" game Cotton Reboot! High Tension! will be released in the West on October 22 for PlayStation 5. Further platform details were not immediately available.
Cotton Reboot! coming to Switch 2 and PS5
Publisher Clear River Games announced that Cotton Reboot!, a remastered version of Cotton Fantastic Night Dreams, will be released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on October 22nd. The game features multiple play modes including an Arrange Mode with new graphics and voice acting, a Time Attack mode, the original X68000 version, and an exclusive Nightmare Mode for this edition.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 633
Several Push Square staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including Cotton Fantasy, Coffee Talk Tokyo, Saros, and Vampire Crawlers. Sammy Barker also mentions his usual rotation of gacha games. The article invites readers to share what they will be playing.
Pixel Doors and Beyond The Pixels® Launch ‘Astro Burn’ into Early Access Following a Triumphant London Games Festival Showcase
Indie publisher Pixel Doors and developer Beyond The Pixels have launched their retro cute-em-up game Astro Burn into Early Access on PC and Mac via Steam. The launch follows a successful showcase at the London Games Festival, which significantly boosted the game's Steam wishlists. Astro Burn features a sassy space cat protagonist and promises arcade-style chaos with accessible gameplay.
Twinbee
This review discusses the NES port of Konami's 1985 arcade shooter, TwinBee, noting its status as an early example of the 'cute 'em up' genre. While acknowledging the game's innovative bell-based power-up system and its influence on later titles like Pop 'n TwinBee, the reviewer finds the original NES version to be only mildly interesting and average compared to its contemporaries.
Let’s Get Physical! Cute ‘Em Up Future Feline Hit, Astro Burn, Will Go Back in Time with a Physical Collectors Edition for PC and Mac!
Beyond The Pixels is launching a physical Collector's Edition for their debut title, Astro Burn, a modern retro cute 'em up. The edition, available via Kickstarter, includes a USB cartridge for PC and Mac, a retro game box, collectible cards, and a cassette of the soundtrack. Astro Burn is inspired by 16-bit classics and features fast-paced shoot-em-up action with a feline protagonist.
Pixel Doors and Beyond the Pixels® Announce Publishing Partnership for Bonkers Cute-em-up ‘Astro Burn’ - Breaking at GDC
Indie publisher Pixel Doors and London-based studio Beyond the Pixels have announced a publishing partnership for their upcoming game, Astro Burn. This fast-paced sidescroller cute-em-up features bullet-hell chaos and a unique weapon system. A playable demo is currently available on Steam for PC and Mac, with other platforms under consideration.