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Love Live School Idol Festival 2 Miracle live Global Launch
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New Love Live! Mobile Game Announces its Global Release and Shutdown at The Same Time

Today Bushiroad finally announced the global release window for its latest Love Live! mobile game Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live!, but the fans are far from celebrating.  As…

January 25, 2024 | 07:43 EST

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Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Ends Successful Kickstarter Campaign at $1.5 Million

The Kickstarter campaign of the Patapon spiritual successor Ratatan just ended, and fans of the rhythm genre certainly came together to support the project.  The campaign earned 219,314,335 yen in…

September 1, 2023 | 12:18 EDT

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Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Recruits More Sony Japan Studio Veterans With Final Stretch Goals

While Sony may have gutted its beloved Japan Studio, more of its veteran developers are gathering under the flag of the Patapon spiritual successor Ratatan.  Developer Ratata Arts announced via…

August 30, 2023 | 11:03 EDT

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Hi-Fi Rush Achieves 3 Million Players

Today Bethesda announced that its cool new IP rhythm game by Tango Gameworks Hi-Fi Rush has passed a player milestone.  According to the announcement made on X (previously Twitter), the game has now…

August 16, 2023 | 01:33 EDT

A masked character in D-Pad Studio's Savant - Ascent looking down at another theatrical mask
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Upcoming Savant - Ascent Remaster Is Now "Full-On Sequel", Owlboy Dev Reveals

Owlboy developer D-Pad Studio has revealed that an upcoming remaster of one of its earliest games has grown in scope and is now more of a sequel. Savant - Ascent REMIX, which began life as a simple…

August 11, 2023 | 09:31 EDT

Artwork of many of the characters in the Touhou Project game Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost
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Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost Release Date Revealed, New Touhou Project Game Unveiled

A new Touhou Project game has been revealed by developer and publisher Unknown X, and rhythm-action game Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost has a release date. Per a press release, Touhou Danmaku…

August 7, 2023 | 09:45 EDT

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Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Coming to PS5, Switch, & Xbox as Kickstarter Passes $600,000

The Kickstarter campaign for the rhythm game Ratatan, spiritual successor to the popular Patapon series, has achieved some relevant stretch goals.  The Kickstarter campaign has now passed $600,000 (…

August 2, 2023 | 11:16 EDT

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Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Fully Funded on Kickstarter in 48 Minutes

The Kickstarter campaign for the Patapon spiritual successor Ratatan launched less than an hour ago, and the fans have proven that they're hungry.  The initial Kickster goal for the campaign set at…

July 31, 2023 | 12:56 EDT

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Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Launches Kickstarter Campaign; Console Version Is Stretch Goal

Following the announcement at Bitsummit Let's Go in Kyoto and the gameplay reveal last week, the Kickstarter campaign for the Patapon spiritual successor Ratatan has launched. The campaign has a 20…

July 31, 2023 | 12:27 EDT

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Patapon Successor Ratatan Reveals First Joyous Gameplay & It Looks & Sounds Amazing

Today, Japanese studio TVT released the first gameplay trailer of Ratatan, the spiritual successor of the popular Patapon rhythm series.  If you're unfamiliar with Ratatan, it was revealed a few…

July 28, 2023 | 12:12 EDT

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Patapon Developers Reveal Spiritual Successor "Ratatan"; Kickstarter Campaign Coming

Japanese studio TVT (Tokyo Virtual Theory) has revealed the title, a teaser, and some details about its upcoming Patapon spiritual successor.  The game, which was provisionally named "Project…

July 15, 2023 | 02:52 EDT

Key art for Super Crazy Rhythm Castle, which shows a hodgepodge of creatures, musical instruments, and other colorful elements
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Konami Announces "Character-Based Rhythm Game" Super Crazy Rhythm Castle

Konami has revealed Super Crazy Rhythm Castle, a "character-based rhythm game" with shades of Guitar Hero and Amplitude about it. The game doesn't have a release date yet, but when it does launch, it…

July 12, 2023 | 09:21 EDT

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Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live! Confirms Global Release in 2023

Today Bushiroad hosted a panel dedicated to the mobile game Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live! during the first day of Anime Expo. As reported by Anime News Network, the publisher has…

July 1, 2023 | 06:20 EDT

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Hi-Fi Rush Was a "Break Out Hit" for Microsoft According to Aaron Greenberg

Today Xbox Games Marketing VP at Microsoft Aaron Greenberg commented on the performance of Tango Gameworks' rhythm action game Hi-Fi Rush.  Greenberg took to Twitter to explain that the game was a "…

April 21, 2023 | 11:56 EDT

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Hi-Fi Rush Gets New Update & DLC

Today Tango Gameworks released a new update for its rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush.  The update comes with assists that provide you with an easier time with the rhythm gameplay and automatic…

April 10, 2023 | 12:20 EDT

Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live!
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Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live! Shows its Gameplay in New Trailer

Today Bushiroad revealed a new trailer of its upcoming mobile rhythm game Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live!  The trailer showcases the gameplay and features of the game, which is the…

March 4, 2023 | 11:50 EST

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Hi-Fi Rush Update Brings Photo Mode and More

The latest Hi-Fi Rush update brings Photo Mode to the players, where they can now pause the rockin' action at any time to take posed pictures with Chai and his allies. Being able to take stellar…

March 1, 2023 | 10:00 EST

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Ragnarock

Ragnarock, developed by WanadevStudio, is a VR rhythm game that focuses primarily on rock and metal. It's available on Oculus, Vive, Steam, and PSVR2. In the game, you play as a viking on a ship who…

December 19, 2023 | 10:22 EST

Muspelheim as seen in Ragnarock on the PSVR2
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Ragnarock Review

As a longtime non-VR player, my impression of the rhythm game scene was dominated by Beat Saber. After getting my hands on the PlayStation VR 2, I learned there’s a lot more out there, like Ragnarock…

February 28, 2023 | 10:00 EST

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Hi-Fi Rush Review

Hi-Fi Rush came out of nowhere in so many ways. The sudden launch on the same day it was announced is almost as surprising as the fact that it came from the same studio behind The Evil Within and…

February 13, 2023 | 12:47 EST

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Kizuna AI - Touch the Beat! Will Support Touch & Gyro Controls on Nintendo Switch

Today developer Gemdrops had news to share about the Nintendo Switch version of its upcoming rhythm game Kizuna AI - Touch the Beat!. The game will support touch controls on Nintendo's console…

February 9, 2023 | 02:14 EST

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Don't Love Rhythm Games? Try Out Hi-Fi Rush Anyway

If you're like me, you may be a bit skeptical whenever a new rhythm game is announced. Even the best stories and most fun gameplay can feel forced when there's a rhythm element to it, alienating a…

February 7, 2023 | 12:00 EST

Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live! 
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Love Live! School Idol Festival Shutting Down With Sequel Coming

It's the end of an era for many fans of idol rhythm games, and of the popular Love Live! School Idol Project franchise, as the popular mobile game Love Live! School Idol Festival is shutting down.…

January 31, 2023 | 03:49 EST

Hi-Fi Rush Track 5 Collectibles Guide: Breakin’ Out

Hi-Fi Rush Track 5 Collectibles Guide: Breakin’ Out

Hi-Fi Rush is a new game from Tango Gameworks that puts players in control of Chai. Chai is a rocker who due to some medical malpractice has woken up with a metal arm and a music player stuck in his…

January 31, 2023 | 08:07 EST

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Hi-Fi Rush Track 4 Collectibles Guide: Less Budget, More Problems

Hi-Fi Rush is a new game from Tango Gameworks that puts players in control of Chai. Chai is a rocker who due to some medical malpractice has woken up with a metal arm and a music player stuck in his…

January 30, 2023 | 10:13 EST

A screenshot of the beginning of the level found in Track 3 of Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush Track 3: Trial By (Volcanic) Fire Collectible Guide

Hi-Fi Rush is a new game from Tango Gameworks that puts players in control of Chai. Chai is a rocker who due to some medical malpractice has woken up with a metal arm and a music player stuck in his…

January 27, 2023 | 12:21 EST

A collectible item found in Track 2 of Hi-Fi Rush
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Hi-Fi Rush Track 2: Power Up Collectible Guide

Hi-Fi Rush is a new game from Tango Gameworks that puts players in control of Chai. Chai is a rocker who due to some medical malpractice has woken up with a metal arm and a music player stuck in his…

January 25, 2023 | 11:10 EST

Chai emerging into the campus in Hi-Fi Rush
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Hi-Fi Rush Track 1: A Fresh Start Collectible Guide

Hi-Fi Rush is a new game from Tango Gameworks that puts players in control of Chai. Chai is a rocker who due to some medical malpractice has woken up with a metal arm and a music player stuck in his…

January 25, 2023 | 08:05 EST

Chai defeating the first boss of Hi-Fi Rush
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Hi-Fi Rush Guides & Starter Tips

Today we had the first Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct and while the general population was warned not to expect any surprises it seems that there was one in tow. Today Tango Gameworks showed off…

January 25, 2023 | 08:04 EST

A screenshot from Hi-Fi Rush of Chai beating up some enemies
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Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush is a new Rhythm Action game from Tango Gameworks where you play as rocker Chai who is hell bent on taking down the evil corporation. Announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Developer_Direct on…

January 25, 2023 | 04:59 EST

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Ghostwire Tokyo Developer Tango Gameworks Reveals Hi-Fi Rush, Available Today

Today, during Microsoft's Developer Direct livestream, the house of Xbox and Tango Gameworks revealed the rhythm action game Hi-Fi Rush. The biggest surprise (besides the fact that the game's…

January 25, 2023 | 03:50 EST

Reaper Character added with the latest update, Crypt of the NecroDancer Update

Don't Fear The Reaper in the Latest Crypt of the NecroDancer Update

The final update for 2022 has finally come to Crypt of the NecroDancer; with it, we can now become the Reaper! Not only do we have a new playable character to enjoy, but we also have a new event…

December 19, 2022 | 01:39 EST

The player blasting at demons leaping towards them amid a ruined city in Metal: Hellsinger, denoting the Metal: Hellsinger Xbox Game Pass day one release
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Metal: Hellsinger Xbox Game Pass Day One Release Confirmed

The Xbox Game Pass September 2022 lineup (for the first half of the month, at least) has been revealed, and it's a doozy. Microsoft has confirmed a Metal: Hellsinger Xbox Game Pass day one release,…

September 6, 2022 | 09:44 EDT

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Massage Freaks Launches On Steam Under New Name

Raunchy rhythm game Massage Freaks has launched on Steam under an entirely new name. Beat Refle (yes, really) is available via Valve's platform right now, although developer Qureate has made no…

August 1, 2022 | 09:27 EDT

An anime girl in headphones getting massaged in Massage Freaks
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Massage Freaks Delayed Indefinitely Following Controversy

A controversy that erupted earlier this week has seen raunchy rhythm game Massage Freaks delayed. The game was originally scheduled to launch on August 4th, but has now been postponed indefinitely,…

July 22, 2022 | 11:59 EDT

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Lewd Nintendo Switch Game Massage Freaks Met With Backlash

Lewd rhythm game Massage Freaks has met with a backlash online, with players claiming it denigrates women and that it is reminiscent of real-life sexual crimes occurring in Japanese massage parlors.…

July 20, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

The player navigating a dungeon in Crypt of the NecroDancer
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Huge Crypt Of The NecroDancer Update Drops After 5 Years

A surprise new Crypt of the NecroDancer update has dropped after five years since the game's last content drop. It's a big one, too, adding a revamped level editor, an overhaul to the custom music…

July 1, 2022 | 09:44 EDT

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Everything Announced At The Nintendo Indie World Showcase

Nintendo dropped another Indie World showcase earlier today, and as you might expect, it came complete with a number of exciting indie announcements for games coming to the Switch. Still no Hollow…

May 11, 2022 | 11:05 EDT

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Unplugged: Air Guitar

Ready for a rocking experience that can only be seen in VR? Jam out in Unplugged: Air Guitar, a new VR game by developer Anotherway. Unplugged is simple; play air guitar while you rock out to some…

November 8, 2021 | 08:41 EST

Unplugged
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Unplugged Review

I've been playing guitar for around a decade now but I've been playing rhythm games for much longer. This divide is always there in modern music games and how they commit is perhaps the most…

October 21, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Spin Rhythm XD

Ready for a fast paced Rhythm game that only requires the flick of a few fingers? Spin Rhythm XD has you covered with an all new experience by developer Super Spin Digital.  Spin, flick, and tap the…

April 25, 2021 | 11:25 EDT

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Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Review

Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts series is known for many things: complicated plots, titles that don't make a whole lot of sense, epic multi-stage boss fights, and characters whose designs involve a lot…

November 24, 2020 | 11:00 EST

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Fuser Implements Tough Policies On Streaming As RIAA and Twitch Face Off

Fuser is the latest rhythm game from developer Harmonix, and it is a game that is already going through some hoops to be shown online.  It is well-documented right now that the Recording Industry…

November 15, 2020 | 05:58 EST

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Fuser

Harmonix is back with an all new music game in Fuser. Take on the role of a DJ, where you mix and match the tracks of your chosen records together for a concert. At any time, the player can place a…

October 24, 2020 | 06:46 EDT

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10 Songs We Want in Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory

The rhythm game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is hitting consoles on Nov. 13. While later entries in Square Enix's dearly beloved JRPG series have gotten a bit twisty and hard to follow, one thing…

October 17, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory

Kingdom Hearts has returned once more with a unique take on the series, a rhythm game titled Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.  Similar to Theatrythm Final Fantasy, Players will go on a musical…

October 16, 2020 | 11:37 EDT

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Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory was Almost a Theatrhythm Game

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory was almost a game in the Theatrhythm franchise according to a newly-translated interview with the game's producer and directors. A new interview with Kingdom Hearts…

October 5, 2020 | 02:25 EDT

Sora, Donald, and Goofy celebrate the playable demo of Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory in an official banner image
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Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Is Getting A Playable Demo

Upcoming rhythm-action game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is getting a playable demo. The devs say it'll drop sometime in mid-October, but they haven't been more specific as to when. What will…

September 25, 2020 | 08:40 EDT