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MonkeyPaw Games to Start 2014 with a Retro Rush

Six PSone® import games to arrive between January and February

Hokkaido, Japan – January 13th, 2014 – The start to the New Year signals bright horizons. For MonkeyPaw Games, Inc. the start to 2014 will bring six new Japanese import titles to the PlayStation®Network Store. This rapid-fire release campaign, dubbed “Retro Rush” will deliver some hidden gems along with the much-anticipated sequel to Tomba, Tomba! 2.

Starting January 14, 2014, MonkeyPaw Games will be releasing one PSone® import game a week, for six weeks. The Retro Rush titles are some of the most exciting games MonkeyPaw has uncovered to date and run the gamut of genres including Fighting, Action, Platforming and Fire Fighting RPG.

The Retro Rush culminates in the release of one of the most requested, most anticipated, and most pink-haired of PSone® classics – Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return.

For the full schedule of Retro Rush events, check out the release list below:

  • Jan. 14 – Double Dragon
  • Jan. 21 – Lucifer Ring
  • Jan. 28 – The Firemen 2: Pete and Danny
  • Feb. 4 – Hyper Crazy Climber
  • Feb 11 – Wolf Fang
  • Feb 18 – Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return

More information about each individual game will arrive weekly and all of the Retro Rush titles will appear via the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3, PSP® and PlayStation®Vita. All titles will retail for $5.99, except Tomba! 2, retailing for $9.99.

Stay tuned for more information from MonkeyPaw Games in 2014.


About MonkeyPaw Games

MonkeyPaw Games, Inc. is a digital distribution-focused video game publishing firm that specializes in bridging Japanese and Western markets based in San Jose, CA and Hokkaido, Japan.

MonkeyPaw Games has introduced numerous true Japanese imports to Western and European markets, including Gaia Seed, Sonic Wings Special, and Cho Aniki, as well as classic RPGs such as Vanguard Bandits, Alundra,and the Arc the Lad series of games. MonkeyPaw Games revitalizes these Japanese experiences for the PlayStation®Network. MonkeyPaw Games also supports titles on Xbox® LIVE Arcade, Nintendo® WiiWare, Nintendo® DSiWare and PC gaming digital distribution platforms.

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