I apologize for missing out on mentioning Vs Mystery Tower, the arcade twist on the Famicom classic Mystery Tower, in last week’s highlights. It’s now comfortably nestled into the Archives.
Today marks a significant personal milestone for me. It’s been ten years since I settled into my current abode and happily accepted the invitation from Neal to join the NWR writing team. So, what treasures does this week hold? Are we due for a Chrono Trigger re-release? Maybe the highly-anticipated preload of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition… Oh wait, that’s slotted for Thursday. Then there’s the early access debut of MLB 2025 coming Friday, where, unfortunately, the Toronto Blue Jays won’t channel their inner 1927 Yankees. So, what’s actually shaping up?
Sadly, it appears to be a bit of a dry spell, with nothing sparking much interest for me except the adventure game On Your Tail. But, it seems that one’s only tentatively scheduled for Europe with no clear North American release date. And Japan seems to be reveling in comic apps. Perhaps Fate: Reawakened will ignite something for those still holding out hope for Silksong.
### North America
Here’s the rundown for North America, starting with “Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Familia Myth: Full Land of Water and Light,” priced at $49.99 USD or $64.99 CAD. Another intriguing title, Fate: Reawakened, is dropping on Wednesday for $24.99 USD or $31.99 CAD. If kart racing’s more your speed, check out Moorhuhn Kart 4 for $24.99. For early week pickups, on Tuesday, you can snag Beyond the Ice Palace 2 for $19.99 and Centum for $14.99.
Come Wednesday, we’re seeing the releases of Be Brave, Barb! and Expelled!, each for $14.99. Additionally, on Friday, the Wine Factory Simulator will be rolling out for $9.99, alongside Public Transport Simulator 2 for $8.99. Fast forward to Saturday, you’ll find Forest Ranger Live Simulator at $8.99 and the intriguing Lost Oasis for $6.99.
And in case you missed it, some sweet sales are happening to celebrate Mar10 (Mario Day) with Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope marked down by a whopping 75%. Peruse platforms like PSPrices and DekuDeals for more bargains.
### Europe
Across the water in Europe, some titles mirror North American offerings, like “Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Familia Myth: Full Land of Water and Light” at €49.99 or £41.99. There’s also the potentially elusive On Your Tail at €29.99 or £26.99. Fate: Reawakened lands on Wednesday for €24.99 or £24.99.
Next up, Moorhuhn Kart 4 arrives at €24.99, and on Tuesday Centum launches for €14.99. Wednesday sees a cluster of releases, including the intriguing Be Brave, Barb (€13.95/£12.49) and Expelled! (€12.69/£11.39).
Keep an eye on an interesting Friday title, Hyper Mirror Run, priced at €4.99. Saturday welcomes CubbetyCube at the same price.
### Japan
Turning to Japan, we’re greeted with “Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Familia Myth: Full Land of Water and Light” sitting at ¥5680. Other highlights include Kalediscope of Phantom Prison 2 costing ¥5280 and Kamitsubaki City Regenerate at ¥3850.
As one delves deeper, the list continues with names like Escape Site 13 at ¥2350 and a pair of K-pop-themed dating games each priced at ¥2190. Witchroid Vania brings magical girl antics at ¥1800, and for a vintage touch, there’s the EggConsole Super Zenon Gamma 5 PC-8801mkIISR at ¥880.
A few budget-friendly options pop up too, like Snails vs Humans for ¥499 and Wild Spirit clocking in at just ¥200. Manga enthusiasts, take note of Shogakukan Manga Apps, each priced at a cool ¥100.
And that’s all for this week’s lineup. I’d encourage everyone to take a look at these releases—there might be a hidden gem that piques your interest!
