Publisher and developer Half Asleep has finally confirmed the arrival date of its acclaimed rhythm game, Melatonin to PlayStation 5. The game is heavily influenced by the remarkable Rhythm Heaven series, which is compelling and is sure to attract players. Melatonin stands apart from other rhythm games by seamles

INTI CREATES has announced a new spin-off title in the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, GUNVOLT RECORDS Cychronicle, to be shown at Tokyo Game Show 2023. GUNVOLT RECORDS will feature 3 of the series’s popular singers with controls that will make players feel like they are dancing alongside the performers. At Tokyo Ga

Rhythm games have become a staple genre of video games, dating back to the mid-1990s, but considering that there are so many control schemes and themes that they use now. It’s important to understand where they came from, not just for their memorable songs and flashy visuals. While it’s impossible to cover every si

Isekai Studio, a Malaysia-based gaming firm, is pleased to reveal “Star Symphony'', its highly anticipated competitive rhythm game with integrated blockchain technology. At the "New Frontier of Rhythm Games" event, held today at DADI Cinema - Pavilion KL, the studio presented its latest progress on their game which b

Lovebirb is a new rhythm game by the Philippines-based Anonymous Penguin Studio, combining rhythm action with avian attraction.  That’s right, you’re pretty fly. You’re a bird! And you’re looking to date other birds - and each scene plays out in a rhythm game level. The game was showcased at last yearâ€

During the Xbox Bethesda Developer Direct live stream earlier today, Tango Gameworks announced their next game, the action rhythm game Hi-Fi Rush. The developer is best known for previously releasing horror or horror-adjacent titles such as The Evil Within, The Evil Within 2 and last year's Ghostwire Tokyo (check out o

Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games. Featuring over 20 mini-games filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation. It recently passed its Kickstarter goal of US$40,366 and is currently standing at US$45,939 with about 28 days left to go. There's also a Steam pag

Infinite Carnage, the Malaysian gaming community and events organizer known for air-dasher fighting games, will be hosting one of 2022's biggest rhythm game arenas in the country this coming weekend, 25 to 26 June. The arena is part of the Quay to Japan event supported by Animangaki, which takes place in Malaysia's

D-CELL GAMES has announced the Unbeatable x No Straight Roads collaboration. Starting from today's patch V1.0.8, Unbeatable players can play One Eye Closed's Low, the ending theme of No Straight Roads. In addition, a new stage inspired by NSR's "Vinyl City'' is featured alongside the song in Unbeatable. Unbeatab

Need a rhythm game that's full of "music and emotions"? D-Cell Games' Kickstarter gaming project may be the cure that ails your gaming ennui. The developer is creating an "anime-juiced" rhythm adventure game called Unbeatable, where you use two buttons to be in sync with the rhythm to defeat foes. The game is set in

Square Enix has finally confirmed the next instalment of the long-running Kingdom Hearts franchise, and it's... a rhythm game. You read that right, fans, Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory is coming to the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2020. We don't have much details and information on the game yet, bu

The independent games industry has gained immense popularity in recent years, showcasing innovative and creative titles that challenge traditional game formats. One such game that has gained significant recognition is the Malaysian-made rhythm game Rhythm Doctor. The game was recently honoured with the Excellence in Au

The recently announced free-to-play music drumming game, Taiko no Tatsujin RHYTHM CONNECT has now been made available in specific regions. The latest Taiko no Tatsujin mobile game provides players with an accessible and enjoyable taiko drumming experience. Designed in a portrait-mode format, this mobile game all

During Nintendo Direct June 2023, Nintendo announced that Headbangers Rhythm Royale will launch for the Nintendo Switch on 31 October 2023. Headbangers Rhythm Royale is a rhythm-based, party game, battle royale mix full of music-focused multiplayer mini-games. Up to 30 pigeons battle it out to become the master head

During Future Games Show 2022 at Gamescom 2022, Modus Games and Modus Studios Brazil have announced God Of Rock, a rhythm fighting game for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam). It will launch sometime in winter 2022. The mysterious God of Rock has revived the souls of the universe’s

As if the Arcane: League of Legends train couldn't muster up more hype for the whole of November, along comes this next offering to heighten the brand further. Riot Games announced a new title called Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story that's basically a 2D rhythm runner title based on the IP, Piltover structu

As far as demo tapes go, the music rhythm indie game Unbeatable's got potential. I sure as heck want to find out how the full album/game sounds like. Unbeatable sports a Studio Trigger-esque anime art style that's energetic, accompanied with a rocking soundtrack from sample-heavy hip hop to pop rock you find at both

Disclaimer: This guide will be updated periodically. We've had fun with No Straight Roads: it's an action-packed game with well-thought-out music rhythm mechanics that gets more fleshed out over time. As such, it can be considered a one-of-a-kind title. It can also be a bit tough for those not accustomed to hack-

Wan Hazmer, a Malaysian game designer renowned for working on Final Fantasy XV at Square Enix, formed a game company called Metronomik following his departure from the FF-making house in 2017. So what has the new Malaysian studio been working on since then? A pretty nifty indie game called No Straight Road, which w

The Games Exchange is an event being held as a collaboration between Outcrowd Malaysia and Noble Steed Games Australia. The collaboration saw both companies sharing 5 Indie games from their country. The games being showcased are all games you've probably never seen or tried before so if you're interested, it's being he