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PlatinumGames Announces 9 New Games That Are TOTALLY Real & Not an April Fools Prank

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Today, on April Fool’s day, PlatinumGames has announced that they’ve got 9 new games in the works and that they are all a part of the NEO-Classic Arcade series. You can check out more about this totally legitimate announcement, including the names of the games, a brief description, and a comical trailer, right down below.

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PlatinumGames’ NEO-CLASSIC ARCADE series carries on the spirit and fun of classic gaming using modern technology.

On February 22, 2022, the first title in the series, SOL CRESTA, was released. (Now available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam!)

And on April 1st, 2022, PlatinumGames announced new plans for the “NEO-CLASSIC ARCADE” series at the “SHOCKING 10: Announcement of 9 All New Titles” press conference. Check out the video from the press conference!

  • Volume 1 – SOL CRESTA Free-Form Vertical Scrolling Shooting
  • Volume 2 – Galactic Badass Beat ‘Em Up Action (WIP)
  • Volume 3 – Battle Action Block-Breaking Game (WIP)
  • Volume 4 – Sci-Fi Superhuman Soccer (WIP)
  • Volume 5 – Pt Spectacular Side-Scrolling Action (WIP)
  • Volume 6 – Constella-Style Side Scrolling Shooting
  • Volume 7 – High-Speed Action Racing (WIP)
  • Volume 8 – Dynamite Sexy Puzzle Game
  • Volume 9 – Ultimate Top-View Bastard Action (WIP)
  • Volume 10 – Apocalyptic Giant Robot Fighting (WIP)

For more great April Fools news, and even some regular announcements here and there, be sure to check out the rest of Twinfinite.

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Andrew was Twinfinite's Features Editor from 2020 through until March 2023 and wrote for the site from 2018. He has wandered around with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications sitting in his back pocket for a while now, all the while wondering what he is going to do for a career. Luckily, video games have always been there, especially as his writing career progresses.

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