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Tri Wing released on Android; iOS and PC versions on the way (Update: delayed)

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Update (January 31, 2019): Unfortunately, the Steam and iOS versions of the game have now been delayed indefinitely in light of a device incompatibility issue affecting the Android version. The iOS version will now be released once all major issues with the Android version have been resolved, with the Steam version following “a week or two” afterwards. The original news post can be read below.

It looks like January is shaping up to be a killer month for NetBattlers! Developer VeakXP yesterday released his MMBN-inspired indie game, Tri Wing, for Android devices. Tri Wing, which has been in beta for a while now, is an online 1-on-1 grid-based fighting game heavily influenced by Battle Network. Customize your character, build a deck of 40 different cards, and then duke it out on a 6-by-3 battlefield.

Alongside the Android version, a Steam release is currently planned for January 31st 2019, with an iOS version also in the works. All three versions will feature cross-play so you can battle opponents regardless of which platform they play on.

Tri Wing is now available for download in the Google Play Store at no cost. The mobile version is ad supported, with ad removal being a one time payment of $4.99. The Steam version, set to come out in a few days, will instead cost $9.99 upfront, with a 20% launch week discount.

Tri Wing official website
Tri Wing on Google Play

One Step From Eden Kickstarter now live

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If you’re looking for a single-player Mega Man Battle Network fix to go along with the EndCycle VS release from earlier this week, look no further than One Step From Eden. An MMBN-inspired indie game being developed by Thomas Moon Kang, One Step From Eden is a deckbuilding action roguelike with hectic real-time, grid-based combat. Battles take place on a larger 8×4 battlefield filled with enemies and fast, wide-range attacks. The game follows a group of characters as they try to reach Eden, humanity’s last hope after a war that ravaged the world.

To support the development of the game, One Step From Eden has launched a Kickstarter! The Kickstarter, which runs until February 3rd, 2019, has a goal of $15,000 with 10% already funded at the time of writing. Just $15 will net you a Steam copy of the game when it releases (expected to be in October 2019). Higher backing rewards include access to the closed beta, a digital artbook and soundtrack and even a plushie of the lead character Saffron. There are also a number of stretch goals planned, including a Nintendo Switch port.

One Step From Eden already has a free demo available, which you can find on the game’s itch.io page. Demo downloads and clears, as well as social media shares, will count towards a number of Kickstarter achievements including extra playable characters and worlds. For more info on that, make sure to check out the Kickstarter page.

One Step From Eden website
One Step From Eden Kickstarter campaign

EndCycle VS released on Steam Early Access

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If you’ve paid attention to MMBN-inspired fan projects in the past years, you might have already heard of EndCycle. Being developed by 12B3 Games, EndCycle is a story-driven, 2D action RPG with a battle system similar to Battle Network, that follows the adventures of young lad named Fin after his hometown is destroyed by a mysterious organization.

Last year, the team announced that the multiplayer portion of the game would be split off into its own separate game, EndCycle VS, to fund the continued development of the game’s story mode. As of today, EndCycle VS is available on Steam Early Access, and you can buy it for $9.99 / €10.00 / £8.00.

EndCycle VS is expected to remain in early access until late 2019. Planned updates include the addition of more playable characters, maps, attacks and upgrades, as well as new game modes such as 4-on-4 Capture The Flag.

The game’s previous demo is also still available on itch.io. Though the demo is somewhat outdated compared to the Steam version, it features the story’s introduction chapter and local multiplayer, so you can get a sense of the new battle system.

EndCycle on Steam Early Access
EndCycle Twitter

Shanghai EXE: Genso Network development cancelled

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Sad news: it looks like production of Shanghai EXE: Genso Network, a notable Mega Man Battle Network + Touhou crossover fan game, has been cancelled. Koki, the game’s lead developer, posted a notice on his blog today stating that development can no longer continue for “unavoidable reasons”, and there are no plans to release the game in any form in the future.

For those not in the know, Shanghai EXE: Genso Network was a highly regarded Japanese indie game based on the Mega Man Battle Network gameplay and setting, but featuring an original story with mostly characters from the Touhou series. The game had been featured in a few TeamBN marathons and was expected to wrap up development sometime in 2019.

Koki has not shared the reason for the game’s cancellation at this point. It should be noted that Shanghai had a fundraiser running through Ci-en (a sort of Japanese Patreon), with supporters receiving early access to new demo versions, and there had been plans for a commercial release. As such, it’s always possible that disagreements over rights or funding led to the game’s untimely end. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like we’ll be able to confirm the reasons for the time being.

Though this is the end of the road for Shanghai, Koki plans to continue to release original games on Steam; currently in the works is a Unity-based action game. In addition, Koki intends to release the remainder of the game’s planned story in some other form in the future.

At the time of writing, download links for the latest publicly released version of Shanghai EXE are still up, so if you want to see what the game is all about, make sure to grab the download before it’s too late!

Mega Man Battle Network Chrono X – Demo 5 out now!

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MegaDudes Productions has released Demo 5.0 of their fangame Mega Man Battle Network Chrono X! This long-awaited new demo brings a whole slew of new features, including an extra story chapter, a brand new soundtrack and, at last, online NetBattling.

Demo 5.0 completely revamps the game with fresh new graphics, music and adjustments to the story presentation. You will also get to experience chapter 3, which introduces a number of new bosses, including the fan-designed CactusMan.EXE. Chapter 3 is also where you’ll obtain the first transformation for MegaMan, namely Quick MeMENTO.

 

Mega Man Battle Network Chrono X screenshot 1 Mega Man Battle Network Chrono X screenshot 2

 

Of course, the biggest new feature on display here is the capability to battle online with other players. Demo 5.0 lets you exchange friend codes with other players and challenge them to a NetBattle over the Internet. With over 60 different BattleChips and 13 Navi Customizer programs already available in the game, and Quick MeMENTO at your disposal, you’ll be sure to have plenty of different options for building your strategy.

 

Mega Man Battle Network Chrono X screenshot 3 Mega Man Battle Network Chrono X screenshot 4

 

Head over to the Mega Man Battle Network Chrono X homepage to read the full release details and grab the download link. Can’t wait? Check out the release trailer below for an overview what’s in the new demo. You can also listen to the full new soundtrack on YouTube.