Today in Gaming News – December 11, 2024

The gaming industry has delivered more gaming news today, including a new look at the next Atelier game and plenty of reveals from Pqube.

Here at Simulation Daily, we publish roundups with more gaming news that couldn’t be covered in individual articles, to keep you up to date with the work and games from a wider variety of developers than we otherwise could.

Before we get into the news here are handy links to gaming news that did get its own separate coverage.

Now, let’s get to the news. Incidentally, if you’re interested in gaming news specifically about flight simulation, we have a dedicated roundup.

Atelier Yumia Reveals Main Theme Song in New Trailer

Koei Tecmo revealed the main theme song of its upcoming JRPG Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land.

The song was revealed in a new trailer and it’s “Labyrinth Synapse” by performed by flumpool.

The game is coming on March 21, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Synduality: Echo of Ada Launches Open Network Test Tomorrow

With the release of Synduality: Echo of Ada coming relatively soon, it’s time for Bandai Namco to open the floodgates and let people test the mecha PvPvE extraction shooter once again.

An open network test will start tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. PST to December 19 at 5:00 p.m. PST. You will be able to play on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Those who pre-order the game will be able to play two days longer.

The game will be released on January 23, and today we also get a trailer which you can watch above.

PQube Shares Lots of Reveals at Asia Showcase

PQube hosted its “Asia Showcase” today, and had quite a lot of interesting reveals to share.

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster Announced

A remaster of the dungeon-crawling JRPG by Acquire Class of Heroes 3 has been announced and it’s coming for PC via Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch in 2025.

Here’s what you can expect directly from the press release.

Delve into dungeons!: Class of Heroes 3 Remaster takes 3D dungeon-crawling RPGs to a new level – with more characters and bigger dungeons than ever before!
Back to School: Choose from one of three distinct schools – each will change your uniform, difficulty and story!
Make new friends: The expanded relationship system lets you forge (or break!) bonds with the fellow students in your party. The stronger the bond, the greater the benefit!
Let’s party!: Team up with fellow students from a huge range of races and classes to build the best possible party of heroes to explore dungeons with.
Plunder the dungeons!: Take your party into colossal, labyrinthine dungeons – fight off enemies and plunder the loot to make yourself stronger on each run!
Build it your way: With hundreds of weapons, armour and items – along with even more combinations of races and classes. Customise your team to suit your playing style!
New and improved: As the third iteration in the series, every aspect of the original games has been enhanced and improved to make this the most enjoyable in the series yet!

Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark Announced

We also get the announcement of Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark, a 2D action Metroidvania.

It’s coming for PC via Steam, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on March 27, 2025.

Death Match Love Comedy! Revealed

Death Match Love Comedy! is a visual novel by Kemco, coming down the line for PC via Steam, Switch, PS5, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Map it all out: Multiple routes and endings can be navigated easily through the chart system which allows you to pick up from various points along any route you’ve travelled.
Confession Time: A special confession warning light appears when the time for love confessions looms near, helping you avoid destruction (or accept it to collect all the bad endings!).
The Popular Kid: With all sorts of strange happenings and encounters with curious characters, at least Kei isn’t alone in this rollercoaster ride. From girls fighting over him, to classmates fighting alongside him, Kei’s making some unforgettable high school memories.
Sister Universe: Loved “Raging Loop”? Then you’ll love this. At first glance it may seem like completely different work, but these visual novels are deeply connected sister works by scenario writer amphibian.

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut Announced

By Wisageni Studio, we get K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut, a management and life simulator set in the ruthless world of K-Pop groups. It’s coming in 2025 for PC via Steam, Switch, PS5, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Choose your trainees: As their manager, it’s up to you to understand their stories, personalities, and strengths. Assemble a diverse and dynamic group of idols to create a perfect team!
Original K-Pop Soundtrack: What’s your K-pop group’s concept? Choose the soundtrack for their debut single, produced by a K-pop composer exclusively for this game.
Your Choices Matter: What kind of manager are you? Disciplined and straightforward, or caring and compassionate? The choice is yours.
Unlock and Plan their Schedules: Should you send your idols to rigorous dance practice, or let them unwind with a relaxing yoga class? Your choices impact the team’s growth and the story’s direction.
Moving Minigames: From hitting the pitch to memorising dance moves, be a true part of the training process. Aim for an S-rank to ensure your trainees achieve their ultimate potential.
Discover More: By selecting different places on the map and visiting different locations you can uncover snippets of other characters’ lives and maybe even discover their secrets…

Iwakura Aria Revealed

The visual novel by Mages Iwakura Aria was also announced, but it’s only coming for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2025.

Heart Pounding Revelations: Play as Ichiko, housekeeper to the Iwakura mansion, and uncover the chilling machinations at play as you grow closer to Aria and her dark fate.
Change the Future: With nine different endings to unlock, the choices you make affect the outcome of the future and the life the protagonist is living 33 years after the events of the main game.
Unlock Secrets: Use the map to explore different rooms of the mansion to piece together key information needed to uncover characters’ hidden secrets.
Ichiko’s Sketchbook: Carefully detailed drawings of what captivates her interest, these drawings can also reveal hidden clues to the twisted heart of the Iwakura mansion.
Renaissance Dream: The story comes to life through painterly illustrations and cut-out frames which piece together multiple images into one scene, by illustrator Hyakunen and graphic designer Fumi Nakada.
Gripping Connections: The bonds between the women of the mansion pull together the story, from friendship to love, these strong emotions underpin the suspense which builds with each chapter.