Genshin Impact maker reveals its new game, beta signups are now open

The new game from the creators of Genshin Impact has been unveiled as Zenless Zone Zero (opens in new tab)an action-RPG set in the last outpost of civilization following a world-ending calamity.

The end of civilization was wrought by a supernatural disaster that created the Hollows: “disordered dimensions” that appear out of nowhere, crawling with mysterious monsters called the Ethereal. The citizens of New Eridu were able to survive by acquiring technology that enables them to extract valuable resources from the Hollows. Over time, this enabled the city to explore and even expand into the Hollows, industrializing and monetizing it—a progression that has led to increasing tension between the city’s “monopolistic enterprises, gangs, conspirators, and fanatics.”

Amidst this chaos, players will become Proxies: Professional guides for people who seek to explore the Hollows, protecting them from enemies, assisting on their missions, and learning more about their stories.

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Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki has a new game coming to Apple Arcade in June

Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki’s next game has been revealed to be an Apple Arcade release called Air Twister.

Announced on Tuesday, Air Twister is a fantasy 3D shooting game developed by YS Net, the studio responsible for 2019’s Shenmue 3.

The debut trailer for the game, which is set for release on Apple’s gaming subscription service on June 24, can be viewed below.

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“Soar through the sky in this all-new fantasy endless shooter from legendary game creator Yu Suzuki,” reads the game’s App Store description.

“Players will assume the role of Princess Arch fighting back against bizarre invaders to save their planet from destruction.

“They’ll rain down their homing arrows to trace graceful arcs of light across beautiful, artfully crafted stages, before they pierce their foes.

“With a fun and easy touchscreen swipe-shooting gameplay

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Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki’s new game looks like a Space Harrier sequel

Shenmue, Space Harrierand Virtua Fighter creator Yu Suzuki has a new game — essentially a Space Harrier and Panzer Dragoon spiritual successor — coming to Apple Arcade on June 24.

Judging from the trailer released Tuesday, Water Twister closely follows the on-rails shooting formula that delighted fans of Sega’s arcade shooter Space Harrier, albeit with updated graphics and a fantasy space setting. It’s chaotic, colorful, and packed with strange environments to fly through, sometimes on the back of a giant swan. in Water Twisterdeveloped by Suzuki’s YS Net, players take the role of Princess Arch, a hero fighting alien invaders on her home planet.

Space Harrierwhich Sega released in 1985 in arcades, is a clear influence, but Suzuki told GameSpot that Water Twister has “a much different feel.” Sega itself hasn’t released a new game in the Space Harrier franchise since 2000’s arcade-only Planet Harriers.

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Shenmue Creator Announces New Game

Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki and YS Net have announced Water Twister, a new video game coming to Apple Arcade on June 24th. The mobile title is described as a “fantasy endless shooter” where players are tasked with fighting against invaders to save their planet from destruction using homing arrows and a swipe-shooting mechanic. Notably, Suzuki is also known for the classic Sega arcade game Space Harrierwhich seems to share a lot of DNA with Water Twister.

“Soar through the sky in this all-new fantasy endless shooter from legendary game creator Yu Suzuki,” the official announcement of Water Twister for Apple Arcade reads. “Players will assume the role of Princess Arch fighting back against bizarre invaders to save their planet from destruction. They’ll rain down their homing arrows to trace graceful arcs of light across beautiful, artfully crafted stages, before they pierce their foes. With a fun and

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‘Downwell’ creator debuts new game ‘Poinpy’ on Netflix

users can check out as part of their subscription starting today. Poinpy is the latest title from Ojiro Fumoto, the creator of indie classic . It’s another vertical scrolling game, but this time around, you’re moving up instead of descending into a well.

Fumoto and Team Poinpy have eschewed the pixelated look of Downwell for an art style that’s much more cute and colorful. You’ll bounce your way up the screen and avoid or take out enemies. Players will need to collect food to feed a blue beast that’s chasing them. As you progress, you’ll unlock more abilities that could make future runs easier.

Poinpy is one of three games from Devolver Digital (which also published Downwell) that are coming to Netflix. Also on the way is Reigns: Three Kingdoms, which is the fifth game in . The latest entry takes place in the latter years of

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