The Sega Saturn "Cotton" entries are making a return, "NEO: The World Ends with You" releases next week on the Epic Games Store, and more.
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Collection of "Cotton" Games Releasing Next Week
A few classic entries from the shoot 'em up series "Cotton" are rereleasing in a collection of "Cotton" games originally for the Sega Saturn. The collection is called "Cotton Guardian Force Saturn Tribute."
"Cotton Guardian Force Saturn Tribute" includes "Cotton 2;" "Cotton Boomerang," a remake of "Cotton 2;" and "Guardian Force" as a bonus game. The collection is available for purchase on playasia and Amazon Japan.
"Cotton 100%" and "Panorama Cotton" have also been announced. It's unknown if these will be separate releases or apart of another collection.
"NEO: The World Ends with You" Releases on PC Next Week
In exactly one week, the sequel to the cult classic Japanese Role-Playing Game (JRPG) "The World Ends with You" will be available to play on The Epic Games Store.
"NEO: The World Ends with You" was previously released on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch to positive reception from both audiences and critics.
"NEO: The World Ends with You" is available for pre-order on The Epic Games Store at $79.99CDN.
"Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey" Gets Release Date
"Puzzle Bobble 3d: Vacation Odyssey" will be releasing October 5 this year for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 as a cross-play title.
"Puzzle Bobble 3d: Vacation Odyssey" is the first entry in the puzzle series, "Puzzle Bobble," where puzzles are solved using the third dimension. The "Puzzle Bobble" series originally started in 1995, going by "Bust-A-Move" in Japan and Europe.
This year is the 35th anniversary of the original arcade release of "Bubble Bobble, where the characters in "Puzzle Bobble" originate from.
Fans say Goodbye to the Sega Ikebukuro Gigo Arcade
After 28 years of service, the Sega's flagship store closed for good yesterday.
The Sega Ikebukuro Gigo Arcade in the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo, Japan, closed due to the fixed-term building lease contract expiring and due to the building receiving renewals.
A closing ceremony was held for the building, where fans in-person and online joined to say goodbye.
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