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The ININvasion Has Started! - Six ININ Gems Finally on Xbox!

Kick off the festive season on Xbox with these Six new ININ ports!

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December 7, 2023

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ININ Games :

Check out the ININvasion trailer here

 

Berlin, December 7, 2023 - Today, ININ releases six of its titles to Xbox, with many more planned for early next year. Iconic titles like Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined, Panorama Cotton, Cotton 100%, Clockwork Aquario, ULTRACORE, and Irem Collection 1 are out now digitally on Xbox!
 

Enter feudal Japan in Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined. Play as a loveable, chaotic, Willow-obsessed witch in Panorama Cotton and Cotton 100%. Discover the Guinness World Record for a game with the longest development time, Clockwork Aquario. Delve into Ultracore, a love-letter to arcade gaming of the 90s. And blast your way to victory against alien invasions in the Irem Collection Vol. 1! Enjoy this early Christmas gift!

 

The ININvasion Has Begun!

Stay tuned for more ININ Gems invading Xbox early next year!
 

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About ININ

ININ, a subsidiary of United Games Entertainment GmbH, is a rising publishing label for high-quality retro, arcade, and indie games. With a passion for feel-good games, ININ brings classic titles back to life and creates future gaming gems. Known for titles like "Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World," "Cotton Reboot," and "CrossCode," ININ is the Western publishing partner for iconic TAITO series such as "Bubble Bobble" and the legendary “Space Invaders.” In collaboration with partner label Strictly Limited Games, ININ offers limited and collector’s editions to die-hard gamers. As ININ continues to impact the gaming world, stay tuned for frequent announcements of new (or old but returning) games. Visit www.iningames.com for more information.
 

About NatsumeAtari Inc.

NatsumeAtari Inc. is a veteran Japanese game development company established in 1987. NatsumeAtari is the original developer of the Pocky & Rocky series, and is responsible for the newest game too. Pocky & Rocky is a series in the original "Kiki Kaikai" franchise licensed by TAITO. For more information about NatsumeAtari Inc., please visit www.natsumeatari.co.jp/english/
 

Natsume Inc. is a worldwide developer and publisher that specialize in unique and family-oriented interactive entertainment software for a variety of platforms. Most known for publishing Reel Fishing and Harvest Moon, Natsume is dedicated to producing quality video games. For more information about Natsume Inc. visit www.natsume.com.


About Tozai Games

From the classics of yesterday to the original IP of tomorrow, Tozai Games delivers lasting gaming experiences to passionate gamers around the globe. Based in Bellevue, Washington, and Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, Tozai Games is an experienced team of professionals dedicated to building successful licensing and publishing relationships around the world. Nintendo Entertainment System, NES, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo Switch™, and The Nintendo Switch logo are registered trademarks of Nintendo. "PS" Family logo "PlayStation," "PS4" and “PS5”  are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox One and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.



About TAITO Corporation


TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.


More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.


About Success Corporation

Success Corporation is a Japanese game developer and publisher with over 45 years of history. Currently, the company focuses on developing games for smartphones, PCs, arcades, and home video game consoles. We also have a wealth of development experience and specialize in multi-platform development.



About Westone Bit Entertainment

With Wonder Boy, Westone created one of the most popular video game series of all time. It became synonymous with SEGA, until SEGA created their own mascot character with the famous Sonic the Hedgehog in the early 1990s. Some of their best-known titles include Wonder Boy (1986), Wonder Boy in Monsterland (1987) or Wonder Boy III - The Dragon’s Trap (1989).

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
© TAITO CORPORATION 1986 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
©2022-2023 NatsumeAtari Inc./Natsume Inc.

Panorama Cotton
©1994 SUNSOFT ©1994 SUCCESS PUBLISHED BY ININ.

Cotton 100%
©1994 DATAM POLYSTAR / SUCCESS PUBLISHED BY ININ.

Clockwork Aquario
© 2021 United Games Entertainment GmbH/LAT. Original Game © SEGA/LAT. All rights reserved

Ultracore
©ININ 2018, 2021, 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Irem Collection Volume 1
©1988, 2023 IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC.

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