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New Details and Official Title Revealed for RWBY: Arrowfell

July 9th, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

Embark on an original 2D action-adventure set in the world of RWBY

In conjunction with entertainment company Rooster Teeth and game publisher/developer Arc System Works, we are delighted to confirm the first details and official title of RWBY: Arrowfell, an all-new action-adventure video game based on the global animated hit RWBY! Unveiled during Rooster Teeth’s virtual RTX at Home 2021 event, RWBY: Arrowfell is developed by WayForward under the supervision of Rooster Teeth, with publishing collaboration by Arc System Works, and is planned to arrive on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC in 2022. You can check out the teaser trailer here! Read More

Nine Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss Double Dragon Neon

June 22nd, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

Only a few days remain to get the physical version from Limited Run Games

Double Dragon Neon brawled onto the Nintendo Switch eShop late last year courtesy of publisher Majesco, and now, by popular demand, the game is available as a physical release via open preorder from Limited Run Games — but only until June 27! If you haven’t added this one to your collection yet, here are nine reasons why you should correct that while you can. Read More

WayForward Announces All Five Shantae Games for PlayStation 5

June 14th, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

Physical versions are on the way from Limited Run Games

We are delighted to announce that all five titles in the Shantae series are headed to the PlayStation 5 system in the months ahead! The games will be available as native PS5 purchases, or as free upgrades for users that already own the games digitally on PlayStation 4, plus they will be offered as physical releases (in both standard and collector’s editions) through Limited Run Games. Additionally, the original Shantae will be coming both physically and digitally to PlayStation 4. You can check out a PS5-specific version of the Shantae series trailer here! Read More

River City Girls Returns to the Streets with Two New Games

June 14th, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

WayForward announces the unstoppable combo of River City Girls 2 and River City Girls Zero

Look out, River City! We, along with co-publisher and IP holder Arc System Works, are elated to announce that the River City Girls are hitting the mean streets once again in not one but two knuckle-busting beat-’em-ups: River City Girls 2 and River City Girls Zero. An all-new entry in the River City franchise, River City Girls 2 is planned to arrive on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2022, while River City Girls Zero — a localized version of the 1994 title Shin Nekketsu Koha: Kunio-tachi no Banka — is currently scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch in late 2021 with other platforms to follow. Read More

Marble Knights: Having a Blast with the Latest Update

June 3rd, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

An interview with director Austin Ivansmith on Marble Knights’s newest features!

When Marble Knights spun into Apple Arcade last September, players got a chance to venture across the Kingdom of Roundingham and take control of the ten Knights of the Round as they battled the forces of Lord Terroball in sword-swinging, orb-using, puzzle-solving action for up to four players. Since then, additional updates have been rolling out, including the Battle Arena versus mode and unique Marble Knights twists on basketball, bowling, racing, and more. The most recent update, launched on May 21, adds two more minigames for two to four players: Bombing Blast and Lazer Orb Arena. See the latest trailer here! Read More

A Shantae Series Retrospective

May 3rd, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

Celebrate the entire series’ arrival on Switch with a look back at all five Shantae games!

Half genie, half human, all hero — Shantae has been dancing, transforming, and hair-whipping her way to glory for the better part of two decades! Though originally conceived of as a character by Erin Bozon in the mid 1990s, it wasn’t until 2002 when the fiery protector of Scuttle Town came to life in her first gaming adventure, courtesy of publisher Capcom and a team of developers at WayForward that included Erin as creator and animator, her husband Matt as the game’s director, and Jimmy Huey as lead programmer. Since then, Shantae has gone on to star in five full games, crossed over with some of the biggest names in the industry, found herself on magazine covers, and been represented in physical form with plushies and figurines. Read More

The Original Shantae Dances into the Nintendo Switch eShop

April 22nd, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

Groundbreaking GBC classic joins other Shantae titles on Switch to complete the series

We are proud to announce that the original Shantae – the game that introduced the world to the eponymous hair-whipping, belly-dancing Half-Genie – is now available in the Nintendo Switch eShop! Rated E10+ by the ESRB and priced at $9.99, the Switch version preserves the graphics, sound, and gameplay of the game’s initial release, while adding modern features such as save states and multiple display options. The game’s release-date trailer can be seen here! Read More

WayForward Redefines the Dating Sim Genre with Are We Soulmates Or Am I Just Being Way Forward

April 1st, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

All you need is love in this epic, heart-pounding crossover!

Finally, the WayForward crossover extravaganza you’ve been waiting for is on its way! At last, characters from Mighty Switch Force!, Vitamin Connection, Mighty Milky Way, Spidersaurs, Marble Knights, and more come together in the ultimate showdown…for your affection! That’s right: we are thrilled to announce Are We Soulmates Or Am I Just Being Way Forward! Check out the trailer here! Read More

A Shantae Double Dose Arrives on Google Stadia

February 23rd, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

WayForward makes its Stadia debut with Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut

We are pleased to announce that our first two releases for the Google Stadia game-streaming platform — Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut — are now available for purchase! Priced at $29.99 and $9.99 respectively, these fan-favorite entries in the beloved Shantae offer hours of hair-whipping, belly-dancing, shape-shifting action. Read More

Behind the Scenes of Marble Knights

January 18th, 2021 · Voldi-WF · Comments Off

Roll back the curtain and discover epic fantasy multiplayer adventure!

Marble Knights, WayForward’s most recent original title, rolled onto the scene only a short time ago, bringing with it four-player adventuring, sword-swinging action, awesome elemental abilities, and environmental puzzle-solving. It’s all set against the backdrop of a unique, colorful fantasy world of good versus evil where the inhabitants roll around on magical marble-like orbs rather than walk on legs. Read More