WayForward explained

WayForward Technologies, Inc.
Type:Private
Industry:Video games
Founder:Voldi Way
Hq Location City:Valencia, Santa Clarita, California
Hq Location Country:U.S.
Key People:Voldi Way (CEO)[1] [2]
Matt Bozon (creative director)

WayForward Technologies, Inc. is an American independent video game developer and publisher based in Valencia, California. Founded in March 1990 by technology entrepreneur Voldi Way, WayForward started by developing games for consoles such as the Super NES and Sega Genesis, as well as TV games and PC educational software. In 1997, they relaunched their video games arm, placing the company as a contractor for publishers and working on a variety of licensed assets.

The company has created a variety of original game properties such as their flagship Shantae series, including the first title in the series which appeared on the Game Boy Color and was published by Capcom. WayForward Technologies has worked on games for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita handheld consoles, WiiWare games for Nintendo's Wii and Wii U, Nintendo Switch consoles and games for personal computer and mobile phones.

History

WayForward Technologies was founded in 1990 by Voldi Way as an independent video game design company, following on from a previous company he started that specialized in software for sheet metal fabrication.[3] Early on, the company focused on producing software for the Super NES, Genesis, Game Gear and Game Boy Color. They branched out into educational games for the personal computer and Leapster. During this time, many of the staff were doing other jobs in order to support their ambition to become game developers.

In 1994, WayForward Technologies entered into a partnership with American Education Publishing in order to focus on developing further educational video games.[4] The partnership was successful, with the company winning awards for innovation at the 1995 Consumer Electronics Show. During this time, WayForward focused on licensed assets such as the Muppets for their educational games.[5]

WayForward restarted their video game development business in April 1997, working as a "developer for hire" by providing services to software publishers. John Beck, CEO, stated that by providing services on small projects the company has managed to remain a stable level of work. In mid-2002, WayForward released their first internally developed game based on their own intellectual property Shantae. While it achieved critical acclaim, it was one of the last games to be released for the Game Boy Color and as a result only enjoyed limited success.

When Nintendo announced the dual-screen handheld console that became the Nintendo DS in early 2004, WayForward began examining the various options the new console offered. Work started on a sequel to Shantae using the two screens. Despite presenting the concepts to a number of publishers, they were ultimately unsuccessful at securing a deal. Because of the large number of Shantae related assets that were produced, including 3D models, WayForward frequently uses them when trying out new technology or development platforms. In 2004, the company was contracted by THQ to produce a chat game called Ping Pals for the Nintendo DS. Despite the tight timescales involved in developing the game, WayForward used the opportunity to obtain development kits for the platform. The game was received unfavourably by the majority of critics and gained only a single positive review.[6] In 2006, the company produced and released just as the Game Boy Advance was reaching the end of its commercial life cycle, which met with largely positive reviews.[7] WayForward has gone on to develop further titles for the Nintendo DS. , based on the 1951 Warner Bros. cartoon Duck Amuck[8] received mixed reviews upon release.[9]

On February 19, 2008, John Beck and Matt Bozon were speakers at the Independent Games Summit, part of the 2008 Game Developers Conference, discussing a range of issues facing independent games companies.[10] Lit was announced on March 5, 2008, and was released on February 9, 2009, for the WiiWare online shop platform.[11] A new game in the Shantae series was considered for the platform.[12]

WayForward introduced a new character named Alta, who is a pink-haired girl that wields a scepter. She represented a new intellectual property. This was revealed on March 9, 2009, to be a DSiWare game called Mighty Flip Champs!. WayForward created Mighty Milky Way, another puzzle platformer with a new character named Luna. Its sequel, Mighty Switch Force!, was released on the 3DS eShop on December 22, 2011, with a sequel two years later called Mighty Switch Force! 2 on the Nintendo 3DS' eShop.

was released on November 20, 2012. A sequel, , as well as , were released in 2013.[13] A sequel to Mighty Switch Force! was released on June 13, 2013.[14] A new Shantae game was revealed via Nintendo Power,[15] Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, which was released on October 23, 2014, on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop. Another game in the series, , was crowdfunded via Kickstarter and released in December 2016.[16] On April Fool's Day 2013, Wayforward made a fake announcement for a game called Cat Girl Without Salad! Fans responded positively to the game's concept, leading WayForward to later develop it into a full title, which was released via a Humble Bundle in June 2016.[17] [18] [19] In May 2017, Mystik Belle, originally developed and published by Last Dimension for Steam, was published by WayForward for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[20]

In 2020, Matt Bozon expressed a desire to work on a 3D polygon Shantae game.[21] Bozon also had an interview with USGamer about where the team would like to see Shantae series go next. Bozon has said that there has been talk about creating a 3D Shantae game.[22]

Games

Year Title PlatformsCo-developed with
1992FunPackPC[23]
1994Mickey's Ultimate ChallengeSega Genesis, Super NES, Game Boy, Game Gear, Master System
My Paint: The Animated Paint ProgramSega CD
1997Star WarpedPC
1998FunPack 3D
Casper: Animated Activity Center[24]
Microshaft Winblows 98
Outburst
1999
Life's Little Lessons with The Berenstain Bears: How to Get Along with Your Fellow Bear
Xtreme Sports Arcade: Summer Edition
2000Xtreme SportsGame Boy Color
Bear in the Big Blue House: Bear's Sense of AdventureWindows
Delirium
Sabrina: The Animated Series: Zapped!Game Boy Color
2001Sabrina: The Animated Series: Spooked!
Windows
Game Boy Color
WWF Betrayal
2002Shantae
Game Boy Advance
2003Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes
Nickelodeon Toon Twister 3DWindows
2004The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieGame Boy Advance
Ping PalsNintendo DS
2005Sigma Star SagaGame Boy Advance
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
2006
Unfabulous!
Nintendo DS
American Dragon: Jake Long – Rise of the HuntsclanGame Boy Advance
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
2007Nintendo DS
Contra 4
2008Space Chimps
2009LITWiiWare, iOS, Android, Windows
Mighty Flip Champs!DSiWare
A Boy and His BlobWii, Nintendo Switch
Where the Wild Things AreNintendo DS
Barbie and the Three MusketeersNintendo DS, Wii, Windows
2010Galactic Taz BallNintendo DS
Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
Nintendo DS, Wii
DSiWare, iOS
2011SpongeBob SquigglePantsNintendo 3DS, Wii
Nintendo DS[25]
Mighty Milky WayDSiWare[26]
Mighty Flip Champs! DXPlayStation Minis
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows[27]
Nintendo DS[28]
Mighty Switch Force!Nintendo 3DS[29]
Happy Feet Two: The Video GameNintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS
2012Hotel Transylvania
Double Dragon NeonXbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows, Nintendo Switch
PlayStation Vita[30]
Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS[31]
Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive EditionWii U, Windows
2013The Smurfs 2: The Video GamePlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360
Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows, iOS, Android, Windows Phone[32]
Nintendo 3DS
Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Nintendo 3DS[33]
Mighty Switch Force! 2Wii U, Nintendo 3DS
2014Drawn to LifeiOS
Nintendo 3DS[34]
Shantae and the Pirate's CurseWii U, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS, Windows, Amazon Fire TV, Nintendo Switch[35]
PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Windows
Wonder Momo: Typhoon BoosterNvidia Shield, Mac OS
Scooby Doo! & Looney Tunes Cartoon Universe: AdventureWindows, Nintendo 3DS
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's CutWindows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS
2015Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down!iOS, Windows
Watch Quest! Heroes of TimeApple Watch
Til Morning's LightiOS, Fire OS
Adventure Time: Puzzle QuestiOS, Android
Mighty Switch Force! AcademyWindows
Marvel Puzzle QuestPlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
DescendantsiOS, Android
2016Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-BoucheWindows, Nintendo Switch
Wii U, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch
2017Mystik Belle PlayStation 4, Xbox One[37]
The Mummy DemasteredPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch
2019Artplay, 505 Games[38]
SpidersaursiOS (formerly), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch[39]
Mighty Switch Force! CollectionPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch[40]
Miraculous Crush: A Ladybug & Cat Noir Match 3iOS, Android
Shantae and the Seven SirensiOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch[41] [42]
River City GirlsPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch, AndroidArc System Works[43]
2020Vitamin ConnectionNintendo SwitchNintendo[44]
Marble Knights (now discontinued)iOSApple Inc.
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch[45]
Bakugan: Champions of VestroiaNintendo SwitchWarner Bros Interactive, Nintendo
2021BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh BitesPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, Nintendo Switch
2022River City Girls ZeroPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch[46]
Dawn of the Monsters PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, Nintendo Switch[47]
River City Girls 2Arc System Works[48]
RWBY

Arrowfell

[49]
2023LunarkWindows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Canari Games[50]
Nintendo SwitchNintendo[51]
2024Contra: Operation GalugaNintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, WindowsKonami[52]
Rose & Camellia CollectionNintendo SwitchNigoro[53]
Yars RisingAtari VCS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, WindowsAtari[54]
Clock TowerPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, Nintendo SwitchLimited Run Games[55]
2025Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows[56]
Sigma Star SagaWindows, consoles[57]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview: WayForward's Voldi Way talks blobs, Shantae, and street cred.
  2. WayForward and Arc System Works Announce Female Follow-Up to River City Ransom. https://web.archive.org/web/20190622150646/https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/04/19/wayforward-and-arc-system-works-announce-female-follow-up-to-river-city-ransom. dead. June 22, 2019. .
  3. Web site: WayForward To The Handheld Future . Brandon Sheffield . Brandon Sheffield . . November 17, 2004 . June 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080622161214/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/2164/wayforward_to_the_handheld_future_.php . June 22, 2008 . live .
  4. Web site: WayForward Technologies – The Company . WayForward Technologies . June 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080206230951/http://www.wayforward.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=83&Itemid=108 . February 6, 2008 . live .
  5. Web site: The Flop That Inspired 'Contra 4' And 'Duck Amuck' . Stephen Totilo . MTV . August 21, 2007 . June 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090312024058/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1567550/20070821/id_0.jhtml . March 12, 2009 . dead .
  6. Web site: Ping Pals . Geoffery Winter . Nintendojo . June 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061114042658/http://www.nintendojo.com/reviews/NDS/view_item.php?1115429686 . November 14, 2006 . live .
  7. Web site: Justice League Heroes: The Flash . . June 24, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080516062904/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages4/933902.asp . May 16, 2008 . live .
  8. Web site: E3 '07: Duck Amuck Impressions . Guy Cocker . . July 13, 2007 . June 14, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090314235801/http://uk.gamespot.com/ds/action/looneytoonsduckamuck/news.html?sid=6174914&mode=previews . March 14, 2009 .
  9. Web site: Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck . . June 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090312084508/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/looneytunesduckamuck?q=duck%20amuck . March 12, 2009 . live .
  10. Web site: Games Developers Conference – Independent Games Summit . CMP Media . June 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080312085612/http://www.gdconf.com/conference/igs.htm . March 12, 2008.
  11. Web site: WayForward Developing Exclusive Horror Puzzle Title for WiiWare . Damien McFerran . WiiWare World . March 6, 2008 . June 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080518162132/http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/2008/03/wayforward_developing_exclusive_horror_puzzle_title_for_wiiware . May 18, 2008 . live .
  12. Web site: GDC08: Shantae summoned for WiiWare . James Ransom-Wiley . Joystiq . February 22, 2008 . June 14, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080225131651/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/22/gdc08-shantae-summoned-for-wiiware/ . February 25, 2008 . dead .
  13. Web site: Adventure Time, Ben 10 and Regular Show Are All Getting New Games | ScrewAttack.com . July 11, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130909231329/http://www.screwattack.com/news/adventure-time-ben-10-and-regular-show-are-all-getting-new-games . September 9, 2013 .
  14. Web site: Jonathan Holmes . Mighty Switch Force 2 announced for 3DS!-Sup, Holmes? . . February 24, 2013 . September 11, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161001194918/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sGc5n2gwDU . October 1, 2016 . live .
  15. Web site: Caz . Shantae 3 for 3DS Announced! (SPREAD THE NEWS!) . November 7, 2012. December 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306095330/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJPj3E3zxG0. March 6, 2016 . live. YouTube.
  16. Web site: WayForward. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Kickstarter. September 4, 2013. September 4, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130906180123/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero. September 6, 2013. live.
  17. Web site: WayForward's April Fools joke 'Cat Girl without Salad' now a reality . May 27, 2016 . January 3, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170104001218/https://www.destructoid.com/wayforward-s-april-fools-joke-cat-girl-without-salad-now-a-reality-364160.phtml . January 4, 2017 . live .
  18. Web site: A classic WayForward Technologies April Fools' joke is becoming an actual game . Allegra . Frank . May 28, 2016 . May 28, 2016 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20160527184827/http://www.polygon.com/2016/5/27/11797734/cat-girl-without-salad-game-humble-monthly . May 27, 2016 . live .
  19. Web site: Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche is a manic pixie dream . June 13, 2016 . January 3, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170104090623/https://www.destructoid.com/cat-girl-without-salad-amuse-bouche-is-a-manic-pixie-dream-366127.phtml . January 4, 2017 . live .
  20. Web site: September 17, 2017 . Mystik Belle Revealed . TrueAchievements . CognitiveCaveat . 2023-04-12 . en.
  21. Web site: Brian . June 15, 2020 . WayForward has been thinking about a 3D Shantae 'for years', will 'probably consider again when the time is right' . Nintendo Everything . en.
  22. Web site: Sickr . 2020-06-17 . WayForward considering 3D Shantae game but no specific plans right now . My Nintendo News . 2023-04-12 . en-US.
  23. 1235626345058562049. WayForward.
    1. WayForward30 Milestone 1: Though WayForward was founded in 1990, our first release wasn't until 1992 with Fun Pack…
    . March 5, 2020.
  24. Web site: Casper, A Spirited Beginning - YouTube . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130183759/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKkxZLF_mLY . November 30, 2018 . March 14, 2018 . YouTube.
  25. Web site: Richard George . May 3, 2011 . Thor: God of Thunder Review – Nintendo DS Review at IGN . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20110516191117/http://au.ds.ign.com/articles/116/1165818p1.html . May 16, 2011 . March 24, 2012 . Au.ds.ign.com.
  26. Web site: January 23, 2011 . Mighty Milky Way is your new planet-hopping puzzle game . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120710144250/http://www.destructoid.com/mighty-milky-way-is-your-new-planet-hopping-puzzle-game-192315.phtml . July 10, 2012 . March 24, 2012 . Destructoid.
  27. Web site: BloodRayne: Betrayal | Majesco Ent . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120324042452/http://www.bloodraynebetrayal.com/ . March 24, 2012 . March 24, 2012 . Bloodraynebetrayal.com.
  28. Web site: Dutton . Fred . May 25, 2011 . Aliens: Infestation outed by ratings board News • News • . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120725180612/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-25-aliens-infestation-outed-by-ratings-board . July 25, 2012 . March 24, 2012 . Eurogamer.net.
  29. Web site: Mighty Switch Force – Coming to the 3DS eShop . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120325142104/http://nintendocharged.com/2011/06/24/mighty-switch-force-coming-to-the-3ds-eshop/ . March 25, 2012 . March 24, 2012 . Nintendocharged.com.
  30. Web site: Kietzmann . Ludwig . June 10, 2011 . Silent Hill: Book of Memories developed by WayForward . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120715122114/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/silent-hill-book-of-memories-developed-by-wayforward/ . July 15, 2012 . March 24, 2012 . Joystiq.
  31. Web site: Adventure Time Heading to Nintendo DS Later This Year – News . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131105024408/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/29646 . November 5, 2013 . March 24, 2012 . Nintendo World Report.
  32. Web site: Amini . Tina . March 22, 2013 . Capcom Is Bringing DuckTales Back . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130325092632/http://kotaku.com/5991930/capcom-is-bringing-ducktales-back . March 25, 2013 . March 22, 2013.
  33. Web site: May 14, 2013 . New Adventure Time game announced for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC, and 3DS; Regular Show game for 3DS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130607022043/http://gematsu.com/2013/05/new-adventure-time-game-announced-ps3-xbox-360-wii-u-pc-3ds-regular-show-game-3ds . June 7, 2013 . May 14, 2013 . Gematsu.
  34. Web site: Brenna Hillier . February 16, 2014 . Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark announced . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140225015254/http://www.vg247.com/2014/02/16/transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark-announced-at-new-york-toy-fair/ . February 25, 2014 . February 16, 2014 . vg247.
  35. Web site: November 6, 2012 . Latest Nintendo Power cover reveals Shantae and the Pirate's Curse . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20121111211057/http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=189769 . November 11, 2012 . November 6, 2012 . GoNintendo.
  36. Web site: Goosebumps: The Game Coming to PS4, PS3 October 13th. October 7, 2015. October 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151203063748/http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/10/07/goosebumps-the-game-coming-to-ps4-ps3-october-13th/. December 3, 2015. live.
  37. 1372956620389498888. WayForward. Have you experienced the bewitching action and puzzles of Mystik Belle? If not, now's your chance, because we're ra…. March 19, 2021. March 19, 2021.
  38. Web site: Grubb . Jeff . November 29, 2018 . Bloodstained gets support from the 2D experts at WayForward . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181130030502/https://venturebeat.com/2018/11/29/bloodstained-gets-support-from-the-2d-experts-at-wayforward/ . November 30, 2018 . November 29, 2018 . Venture Beat.
  39. Web site: WayForward у Твіттері: "Apple Arcade is coming, and with it... Spidersaurs! Experience over-the-top, explosive action from the team that brought you Contra 4! Spidersaurs will be available to play exclusively on Apple Arcade later this year. Learn more about Apple Arcade at ..." . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190409221947/https://twitter.com/WayForward/status/1110315547672170497 . April 9, 2019 . March 26, 2019.
  40. Web site: June 27, 2019 . Mighty Switch Force! Collection announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC . July 27, 2019 . Gematsu.
  41. Web site: Moyse, Chris . March 25, 2019 . Shantae returns in an all new adventure later this year . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190326043554/https://www.destructoid.com/shantae-returns-in-an-all-new-adventure-later-this-year-547731.phtml . March 26, 2019 . March 25, 2019 . . Enthusiast Gaming.
  42. Web site: WayForward Reveals Official Title and New Details for Shantae and the Seven Sirens . August 14, 2019 . August 14, 2019 . August 14, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190814194038/https://wayforward.com/wayforward-reveals-official-title-and-new-details-for-shantae-and-the-seven-sirens/ . dead .
  43. Web site: Archived copy . July 3, 2019.
  44. Web site: WayForward Announces Vitamin Connection for Switch . August 13, 2019 . August 13, 2019 . March 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326160612/https://wayforward.com/wayforward-announces-vitamin-connection-for-switch/ . dead .
  45. Web site: May 12, 2020 . WayForward-Developed DreamWorks Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia Hits Nintendo Switch This September .
  46. 1608901074819207168. WayForward. As 2022 draws to a close, we're looking back at some of our gaming milestones for the year! First was the Valentine's Day release of…. December 30, 2022.
  47. Web site: October 30, 2020 . WayForward to publish Dawn of the Monsters; launches for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC in late 2021 . October 30, 2020 . Gematsu.
  48. Web site: June 14, 2021 . River City Girls 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC . Gematsu.
  49. Web site: September 16, 2020 . WayForward, Arc System Works, and Rooster Teeth announce RWBY video game, coming 2021 . September 16, 2020 . Nintendo Wire.
  50. 1641485669242482707. WayForward. Join the revolution in LUNARK, the pixel-art sci-fi cinematic platformer! Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way to freedom in this epic 2D adventure, now available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC via Steam! (Coming soon to PS4/PS5.). March 30, 2023. April 1, 2023.
  51. Web site: June 15, 2021 . WayForward is Making Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp . June 15, 2021 . Siliconera . en-US.
  52. Web site: Sal . Romano . 2023-09-14 . Contra: Operation Galuga announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC . 25 March 2024. Gematsu . en-US.
  53. Web site: Trent . Cannon . 2024-04-17 . Rose & Camellia Collection Review . 21 April 2024. Nintendo Life . en-US.
  54. Web site: Romano. Sal. Yars Rising launches September 10. Gematsu. June 18, 2024.
  55. Web site: Clock Tower remaster announced for Switch . July 12, 2023 .
  56. 1679223621468712963. WayForward. Just announced by @LimitedRunGames is the revival of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution! This lost Shantae sequel is back in development after nearly 20 years and will be released on an actual GBA-compatible cartridge! youtu.be/u1-fu8loFDY. July 12, 2023. July 12, 2023.
  57. Web site: Romano. Sal. Game Boy Advance shoot 'em up RPG Sigma Star Saga coming to modern consoles, PC in 2025. Gematsu. July 8, 2024. July 9, 2024.