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Frank deWindt II
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COO at Aksys Games.
Video game art is my passion, video games are my life.
Kazuma Kaneko & Tengai Makyou archivist and art collector.
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“After the first loop you’ll quickly find that you’ve only begun to scratch the surface of The Good Old Days and that’s kind of awesome.”

Check out the review from @theotakuauthority.bsky.social
https://theotakuauthority.com/a-new-goonies-ii-the-good-old-days-review/
November 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Choudan Kadou Ronin Warriors/Samurai Troopers Naaza/Sekhmet Dark Warlord of Venom Posable Figure GET! 😁

He’ll pair nicely with my Ryo, Sage, Rowen, Cye, Kento, Ryo Sanada Solar Armor/Armor Of Inferno, and Anubis figures 🥳
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter PS5 Steelbook Edition GET 🥳
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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“A perfect utopia floating through the clouds might be just an illusion, but the entertainment gleaned from playing Illusion of Itehari is very much real.”

@rpgfan.bsky.social gave Illusion of Itehari a 9/10! Thank you for the rave review!
READ: https://www.rpgfan.com/review/illusion-of-itehari/
October 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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ICYMI - Illusion of Itehari DLC is available now! Five new stories told from the perspectives of Yashiro, Tobari, Awayuki, Yori and Tsuyukusa, the stories give more info on game original endings.

Buy DLC here: https://t.co/9qKvfNBHOD
Get your game here: https://bit.ly/NewReleaseAksys
October 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Explore the stunning city of Itehari, a utopia drifting high above an unknown world.
In your quest to learn more about life beyond this floating garden, you meet others
who may share or betray your desire.

Illusion of Itehari is available now for @nintendoswitch https://bit.ly/NewReleaseAksys
September 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound completed and beaten 😁

Just a really overall amazing game and definitely what I would have wanted in a potential Ninja Gaiden IV on NES/SNES back in the day 🥳

Hoping to see another Ninja Gaiden game from the same team in the future 😙
August 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Falcom boss Toshihiro Kondo is probably the only CEO in the video game industry who got his job by starting a fan website for walkthroughs.

I spoke to Kondo about ending the Trails series, how he brings a player's approach to running Falcom, and much more: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Falcom CEO Behind ‘Trails’ Games Started Off as a Fan
Toshihiro Kondo says the Japanese company plans to conclude the long-running, role-playing game series soon, although he’s not sure when or how
www.bloomberg.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The Good Old Days (Switch) up for preorder on Amazon ($29.99) buff.ly/MB53DfB #ad
August 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Just ordered this official Death Stranding 2 On The Beach B2 sized print of key art titled "New Journey" and hand signed by Yoji Shinkawa 🥳
(Plus a certificate of authenticity as well)

Only 400 pieces being made worldwide 🧐

It'll be my first piece of Yoji Shinkawa art too 😁
August 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death coming west in spring 2026

Aksys Games will release Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death, known as Mystery Walk in Japan, for Switch in the west in spring 2026, the publisher announced.
Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death coming west in spring 2026
Aksys Games will release Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death, known as Mystery Walk in Japan, for Switch in the west in spring 2026, the publisher announced.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Q Collection announced for Switch

Publisher Aksys Games and developer liica have announced Q Collection for Switch. It includes puzzle games Q REMASTERED, Q with VTUBERS, and Q2 HUMANITY. It will launch in 2026.
Q Collection announced for Switch
Publisher Aksys Games and developer liica have announced Q Collection for Switch. It includes puzzle games Q REMASTERED, Q with VTUBERS, and Q2 HUMANITY. It will launch in 2026.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Tristia: Chronicles announced for Switch

Aksys Games will release Tristia: Chronicles, which includes both Tristia: Legacy and Tristia: Restore, for Switch in spring 2026 in the west, the publisher announced.
Tristia: Chronicles announced for Switch
Aksys Games will release Tristia: Chronicles, which includes both Tristia: Legacy and Tristia: Restore, for Switch in spring 2026 in the west, the publisher announced.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield physical edition launches this fall in the west

Aksys Games will release a physical edition of ACQUIRE-developed roguelike deckbuilder strategy RPG C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield for PlayStation 5 and Switch this fall in the west, the publisher…
C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield physical edition launches this fall in the west
Aksys Games will release a physical edition of ACQUIRE-developed roguelike deckbuilder strategy RPG C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield for PlayStation 5 and Switch this fall in the west, the publisher announced.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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The Good Old Days launches this fall, Switch version published by Aksys Games in the west

Aksys Games, in cooperation with Gravity, will publish the Switch version of Yokogo Systems-developed Metroidvania-style action platformer The Good Old Days when it launches this fall, the company announced.
The Good Old Days launches this fall, Switch version published by Aksys Games in the west
Aksys Games, in cooperation with Gravity, will publish the Switch version of Yokogo Systems-developed Metroidvania-style action platformer The Good Old Days when it launches this fall, the company announced.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Otome Daoshi: Fighting for Love coming west in spring 2026

Aksys Games will release Idea Factory-developed otome visual novel Otome Daoshi: Fighting for Love for Switch in spring 2026 in the west, the publisher announced.
Otome Daoshi: Fighting for Love coming west in spring 2026
Aksys Games will release Idea Factory-developed otome visual novel Otome Daoshi: Fighting for Love for Switch in spring 2026 in the west, the publisher announced.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Project Code M by NOVECT to be published by Aksys Games

Aksys Games will publish Project Code M, the new "killing and solving detective adventure game" from The House in Fata Morgana developer NOVECT, the company announced. A release date was not announced.
Project Code M by NOVECT to be published by Aksys Games
Aksys Games will publish Project Code M, the new "killing and solving detective adventure game" from The House in Fata Morgana developer NOVECT, the company announced. A release date was not announced.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Mistonia’s Hope: The Lost Delight launches November 13 in the west

Otome visual novel Mistonia's Hope: The Lost Delight will launch for Switch on November 13 in the west, publisher Aksys Games announced.
Mistonia’s Hope: The Lost Delight launches November 13 in the west
Otome visual novel Mistonia's Hope: The Lost Delight will launch for Switch on November 13 in the west, publisher Aksys Games announced.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Illusion of Itehari launches September 18 in the west

Otome visual novel Illusion of Itehari, known as Utakata no Uchronia in Japan, will launch for Switch on September 18 in the west, publisher Aksys Games announced.
Illusion of Itehari launches September 18 in the west
Otome visual novel Illusion of Itehari, known as Utakata no Uchronia in Japan, will launch for Switch on September 18 in the west, publisher Aksys Games announced.
www.gematsu.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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All of the brand new games for you to look forward to, all in one playlist! Check out the trailers for our games we announced at Anime Expo 2025!

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Project Code M | Official Announcement Trailer (Switch/PS5, from The House in Fata Morgana developer Novect) www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHj4...
July 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My latest acquisition, this B2 sized Policenauts 3DO poster with key art by Tomiharu Kinoshita from 1995/30 years ago 😁

The cool thing about it is the tagline "The Next Generation of SNATCHER" which is a fun connection to see from two amazing games 🥳
June 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Legend of Heroes Trails Beyond The Horizon Shizuna Rem Misurugi Kotobukiya figure pre-ordered 🥳

She will pair nicely with Estelle and the rest of my Trails cast of figures 😁
June 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Legend of Heroes Trails in the Sky Second Chapter Joshua Bright Kotobukiya figure GET 🥳

The Bright family is now on full display along with the rest of my Trails cast of figures 😁
May 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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May 18, 2025 at 4:59 AM