The gaming industry has delivered more gaming news today, including the reveal of an upgraded version of Ys X: Nordics, a music video for Muv-Luv Tactics: Nightmare of Kalidasa, the launch of an interesting indie fighting game, and more.
- Chris Roberts Promises that Star Citizen Development Will Focus on Playability in 2025
- Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator Reveal Rigid Trucks, Tons of New Ones, and More
- Helldivers 2 Gifts Killzone Part 2 Crossover for Free & Extends Item Duration Following Feedback
- Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Patch 1.1 Addresses Over 1,800 Issues
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Reveals English Voice Actors
- Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator Releases February 6, 2025; Demo Available Now
- Sony to Become the Largest Shareholder in Kadokawa, But Rumored Acquisition Doesn’t Materialize
You can check out all the news below. Incidentally, if you’re interested specifically in flight simulation news, we have a dedicated roundup.
Ys X: Proud Nordics Announced by Nihon Falcom
Nihon Falcom just announced Ys X: Proud Nordics, an upgraded version of its action JRPG Ys X: Nordics released in 2023 in Japan and just a couple of months ago in the West.
It’ll come in 2025 for unannounced platforms including a new area, new story content, and many additional elements. Details for now are scarce, but you can check out a few images and the key artwork above.
Muv-Luv Tactics: Nightmare of Kalidasa Reveals Music by Yousei Teikoku in New Trailer
The developers of Muv-Luv Tactics: Nightmare of Kalidasa published a trailer showcasing a music track created for the game by the popular Japanese rock band Yousei Teikoku.
We also get to see gameplay and we hear from the developers that while this music will be used in the game, vocals will also be added to create a wonderful song that matches the worldview of the game.
The game is currently being crowdfunded on Campfire with 35% of 60 million yen currently pledged and 7 days to go. If you want to contribute, you can do so on the campaign’s official page.
Full disclosure: the author of this article backed Muv-Luv Tactics: Nightmare of Kalidasa’s crowdfunding campaign.
Indie Fighting Game Coreupt Released on Steam
The developer of the indie fighting game Coreupt released the game, and it’s now available on Steam.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Flashy and Over-the-top Combat: Engage in blistering, high-octane battles that defy the laws of physics. Execute jaw-dropping combos, ignite the battlefield with awe-inspiring special moves, and experience the thrill of unleashing god-like powers upon your adversaries.
- Shape the Fate of the Universe: The fate of the universe lies in your hands. Align yourself with Gatling’s stalwart allies to protect existence or join Dragonov’s ruthless entourage to rewrite the fabric of reality itself.
- Multiple Game Modes: Catering to both solo and multiplayer experiences, Coreupt offers Offline, Online, and Mission modes. Want to delve into the lore? Seeking a true test of skill?
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Reveals Tons of Gameplay Showing Sailing and More
Sega broadcasted almost an hour of gameplay of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. In the video below you can enjoy some exploration of Rich Island and sailing on Goro Majima’s pirate ship.
The game releases on February 21, 2025, for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.