By the way, if you weren’t aware, the correct way to say it is “bu-rut-her-ship”.
Let’s catch up on the things we overlooked last week: Tecmo’s cleverly titled game, Riot, popped up in the Archives.
In the gaming world, despite the intriguing pricing tactic of a game set at a one-to-one conversion rate between the U.S. dollar and yen to land at $79.99 in the U.S., the standout release this week is undoubtedly Mario and Luigi: Brothership. This fresh spin on the RPG genre is brought to you by the talented team behind Octopath Traveller 2, featuring help from some veteran developers of the internal AlphaDream team. It’s already stirring buzz that it might even be a factor in the downfall of a Sony live service title! Also hitting the scene are the exciting fandisc for Virche: Evermore, which plays on a Logan’s Run theme, a new entry in the River City Saga, now diving into fantasy RPG realms, and the possibly Saudi-backed Metal Slug Tactics.
Among other releases, we have The Alchemist of Arc Magna—yes, it genuinely costs $80 in the U.S.—alongside the Wholesome Direct Special, Magical Bakery, and an intriguing shooter entitled Angel at Dusk. Also making a return is the charming bump-and-run RPG, Xak II on the EggConsole, conveniently presenting little need for English.
North America
The Alchemist of Ars Magna (US$79.99/C$108.99)
Mario and Luigi: Brothership ($59.99/$79.99)
Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris- ($49.99/$67.86)
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next ($29.99/$39.99: Wednesday)
Magical Bakery ($29.99/$39.99)
Metal Slug Tactics ($24.99/$32.50: Tuesday)
Bioframe Outpost ($24.99/$32.50-)
EcoGnomix ($19.99/$25.99)
Pro Fight Simulator Deluxe ($19.99/$19.99: Friday)
Monarchy ($14.99/$19.49: Wednesday)
Angel at Dusk ($14.99/$19.49)
Aery – Piece of Mind 2 ($13.00-/$17.65)
Sugamenia ($9.99/$14.95: Friday)
Tobla – Divine Path ($7.99/$9.99: Monday)
Rally Racing Drift 2024 ($7.99/$11.00)
Survive: Undead Rush ($6.99/$8.99: Friday)
EggConsole Xak II PC-8801mkIISR ($6.49/$7.34)
Hentai Waifu 2 ($5.99/$5.99)
Jetpack Kiwi ($5.99/$8.99: Friday)
Party Party Time 3 ($5.00/$4.62)
Duck Run ($4.99/$6.83: Wednesday)
O.W.L. Projekt ($4.99/$5.99: Wednesday)
The Nightmare Journey ($4.99/$6.99)
Popcorn Rocket ($4.99/$6.78)
Caveheart: Legacy of the Depths ($4.99/$6.70: Friday)
Symmetrical Logic Puzzles 1000 ($3.99/$4.99)
Miyamoto ($3.99/$4.48)
The Fine Art of Murder ($2.99/$3.99: Wednesday)
Candivity ($2.99/$3.99: Friday)
Sweet Survivors ($2.99/$3.99: Friday)
Bubble Riders ($1.99/$2.69)
Let’s Sing 2025 (free to start: Tuesday)
Revealed Later
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions ($29.99/$39.99: Friday)
Me And Gamer Girl ($19.90/not released)
Nurse Call ($19.90/not released)
Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness ($19.54/$26.96)
Love Anime Boys Club ($14.90/$19.90)
Unsolved Case: Killer Popularity ($12.99/$17.84: Wednesday)
I Think You Can ($11.99/$16.49: Wednesday)
The Throne ($9.99/$12.99)
Spot The Difference Christmas ($9.99/$13.50: Friday)
Hentai Girls: Racy Rabbit ($8.99/$12.49)
Bunny Zoo ($7.99/$11.99: Friday)
Overheat: Kitchen Chaos ($7.99/$11.99: Friday)
Drumpad ($5.99/$8.30: Friday)
Battleminer Giants ($4.99/$6.99)
Crimson Asylum ($4.99/$6.90)
Glimmer and the Dark Halloween Pumpkin ($4.90-/$6.90: Monday)
Mind Loop ($3.99/$4.99)
Photography Guide ($2.99/$8.15)
Relaxation Technique ($2.99/$4.10)
Axe Champ Shoot-Out ($0.99/$1.29: Saturday)
Rec Room (free to start: Wednesday)
Archives
Vs. The Quest of Ki ($7.99/$9.87)
Sales and Price Drops
Highlights: Everspace, a favorite endorsed by John, is enjoying a massive 80% discount until the 18th. Check sites like PSPrices and DekuDeals for more info.
Europe
The Alchemist of Ars Magna (€72.99/£65.69)
Mario and Luigi: Brothership (€59.99/£49.99)
Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris- (€49.99/£44.99)
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next (€29.99/£27.76: Wednesday)
Magical Bakery (€29.99/£26.99)
Metal Slug Tactics (€24.99/£20.99: Tuesday)
Bioframe Outpost (€24.99/£19.99)
Pro Fight Simulator Deluxe (€19.99/£19.99: Friday)
EcoGnomix (€19.5/£16.75)
Monarchy (€14.99/£12.49: Wednesday)
Angel at Dusk (€14.79/£13.29)
Blackout: The Darkest Night (€12.99/£11.69)
I Think You Can (€11.99/£10.79: Sunday)
Aery – Piece of Mind 2 (€11.99/£11.00)
Sugamenia (€9.99/£8.99)
Mechanic Supermarket 2024 (€9.99/£8.99: Friday)
Tobla – Divine Path (€7.99/£6.99: Monday)
Survive: Undead Rush (€6.99/£6.29)
Jetpack Kiwi (€5.99/£5.99: Friday)
EggConsole Xak II PC-8801mkIISR (€5.59/£5.39)
Party Party Time 3 (€5.00/£2.57)
Duck Run (€4.99/£4.49: Wednesday)
O.W.L. Projekt (€4.99/£4.49: Wednesday)
The Nightmare Journey (€4.99/£4.99)
Miyamoto (€3.39/£3.39)
The Fine Art of Murder (€2.99/£2.69: Wednesday)
Symmetrical Logic Puzzles 1000 (€2.99/£2.69)
Candivity (€2.99/£2.69: Friday)
Sweet Survivors (€2.99/£2.69: Friday)
Bubble Riders (€1.99/£1.59: Wednesday)
Let’s Sing 2025 (free to start: Tuesday)
Revealed Later
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (€29.99/£24.99: Friday)
Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness (€17.99/£16.19)
Me And Gamer Girl (€15.90/£14.90)
Nurse Call (€15.90/£14.90)
Love Anime Boys Club (€14.90/£13.90)
Unsolved Case: Killer Popularity (€11.89/£10.69: Wednesday)
The Throne (€9.99/£8.99: Wednesday)
Hentai Girls: Racy Rabbit (€8.99/£8.99: Wednesday)
Spot The Difference Christmas (€8.99/£8.09: Friday)
Angry Neighbor Simulator (€7.99/£7.19)
Bunny Zoo (€7.99/£7.99: Friday)
Overheat: Kitchen Chaos (€7.99/£7.99: Friday)
Photography Guide (€5.99/£5.39)
Drumpad (€5.99/£5.39: Friday)
Battleminer Giants (€4.99/£4.99)
Crimson Asylum (€4.99/£4.99)
Glimmer and the Dark Halloween Pumpkin (€4.90/£4.90: Monday)
Mind Loop (€3.99/£3.59)
Relaxation Technique (€2.99/£2.69)
Axe Champ Shoot-Out (€0.99/£0.99: Saturday)
Rec Room (free to start: Wednesday)
Archives
Vs. The Quest of Ki (€6.99/£6.29)
Japan
The Alchemist of Ars Magna (¥7700)
Mario and Luigi: Brothership (¥7100)
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next (¥3740)
Magical Bakery (¥3500)
Pro Fight Simulator Deluxe (¥2990)
Bioframe Outpost (¥2750)
EcoGnomix (¥2500)
Girls of the Tower (¥2052)
Aery – Piece of Mind 2 (¥1965)
Monarchy (¥1699)
Sugamenia (¥1600)
Angel at Dusk (¥1480)
Let’s Spin: Train Sign Simulator Seibu Railway Edition Part I (¥1200)
Survive: Undead Rush (¥990)
Everyone’s Psychological Test (¥980)
Jetpack Kiwi (¥900)
EggConsole Xak II PC-8801mkIISR (¥880)
The Nightmare Journey (¥699)
O.W.L. Projekt (¥600)
Party Party Time 3 (¥500)
Symmetrical Logic Puzzles 1000 (¥500)
Duck Run (¥499: Wednesday)
Miyamoto (¥470)
Bubble Riders (¥299)
Let’s Sing 2025 (free to start: Tuesday)
Revealed Later
Battle Spirits Crossover (¥7920)
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (¥4928: Friday)
Metal Slug Tactics (¥3960)
Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness (¥2924)
Rogue Flight (¥2904)
Slay the Princess (¥2684)
Love Anime Boys Club (¥2190)
Love Anime Girls Club (¥2190)
Me And Gamer Girl (¥1980)
Nurse Call (¥1980)
I Think You Can (¥1699)
Street Survival: Homeless Simulator (¥1620)
The Throne (¥1580)
Mechanic Supermarket 2024 (¥1518)
Rally Racing Drift 2024 (¥1300)
Bunny Zoo (¥1299)
Overheat: Kitchen Chaos (¥1199)
Photography Guide (¥990)
Find-o’-Lantern (¥988)
Drumpad (¥900)
Hentai Girls: Racy Rabbit (¥899)
Spot The Difference Christmas (¥899)
Vs. The Quest of Ki (¥838)
Bulbs 2.0 (¥811)
Battleminer Giants (¥777)
Mind Loop (¥599)
Dire Vengeance (¥500)
Relaxation Technique (¥490)
Ball Rush 2 (¥145)