Notable New Gaming Releases: Batsugun, Tekken 8, and More…

Welcome to the first notable new releases post of 2024. Since the last post wasn't since late October, I've made sure to round up some of the more prominent releases from the end of 2023, as well as the beginning of this year. This last week saw a very notable release with a GOG version of Toaplan's final shmup, the legendary arcade classic, Batsugun. Aside from arguably being their all-time best shooter, Batsugun is also famous for being the very first manic (aka bullet hell) shoot 'em up game. It may be great, but it's definitely not easy!

Also out in the last 16 weeks, the 8th installment to the long-running and incredibly popular Tekken series; the next entry in the also long-running and popular Yakuza/Like a Dragon series; and the first official sequel to the excellent 2012 Arcade fighter (and it's multiple updated ports), Under Night In-Birth. Take on the final chapter in Toaplan's Shmup saga, then jump past the break to see more new releases from the last 112 days.

  • Batsugun (Toaplan, 1-2 local players, $7.99) (GOG, STM)
  • Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco, 1-2 local players or 2 online, $69.99) (PS5, XSX, STM)
  • Jagged Alliance 3 (Haemimont Games, 1 local player or 2 online, $59.99) (PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO)

  • EA Sports WRC (Codemasters, 1 local player or 2-32 online, $49.99) (PS5, XSX, STM)

(This is a repost of an article that also appeared on 12/12 Games.)

[Image: Toaplan]