Alright folks, brace yourselves because last week was quite a whirlwind in the gaming world. North America saw an impressive spike with 19 new titles, including a surprise appearance from Ironfall Invasion on the 3DS—let’s hope it doesn’t falter with any major security issues. Meanwhile, the cherished Fantastic Night Dreams Cotton made its mark as an Archives release.
Adding this recent influx, North America’s tally rocketed to 65, pushing us past last year’s total and nudging us over the 2,500 release mark overall. To be honest, it couldn’t hit at a crazier time for me—today marks the beginning of what I fondly call “Hell Months” at work. Picture this: I only ever got one holiday off in seven years, and that was because I spent eleven days in a hospital bed. Yep, life’s just peachy sometimes.
This week’s headliner is none other than Hironobu Sakaguchi’s Fantasian Neo Dimension, marking its grand console debut after an exclusive stint on Apple Arcade. Partnering the release, Nintendo brings us Fitness Boxing 3. Fans can also dive into the revamped Roller Coaster Tycoon with its cleverly adapted controls, or slug it out with Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age, a fighting game that’s been teasing its arrival for years. And keep an eye out for AntonBlast. We’re still waiting on its pricing though.
In the realm of niche interests, the EggConsole delivers Riglas, a side-scrolling RPG reminiscent of the classic Ys III, which is surprisingly accessible even if your Japanese is a tad rusty. Plus, if you fancy a culinary adventure, you might want to check out what seems to be the very first console game inspired by the MasterChef franchise. Imagine Gordon Ramsay critiquing your virtual tartare!
Now, let’s hash out the North American release list this week: Fantasian Neo Dimension is available for $49.99 or C$66.99. Fitness Boxing 3 follows suit at $49.99 or C$64.99. Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is launching on Friday for $39.99 or $49.99. On Tuesday, Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age makes its entrance at $29.99 or $41.99. The list carries on with Stella of the End and Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic at $24.99. Other notable mentions include Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop and Heaven Seeker, along with an assortment of festive and boutique-themed games like Santa’s Christmas Adventure and MasterChef: Learn to Cook.
Crossing over to Europe, Fantasian Neo Dimension retails at €59.99 or £49.99. Fitness Boxing 3 and Dog Man: Mission Impawsible follow a similar pricing track with Friday and Tuesday marked as key days for releases. And if you’re in the mood for a good deal, check out some of the price-cut specials, including a massive slash on 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Persona 5 Royal for Sega’s Black Friday sale.
Lastly, looking to the east in Japan, Fitness Boxing 3 lands at ¥6578, with Fantasian Neo Dimension closely behind at ¥6500. The list features a wide array of offerings from Diesel Legacy at ¥4565 to funkier titles like Star Fragment Murder Case 2 and Monkey Kong in New York at unbeatable prices.
There you have it—this week is packed and, quite frankly, could put anyone in a gaming dilemma with so many choices. But don’t worry, we’ll keep you updated with more reviews and insights as these titles hit the shelves. Happy gaming!
