Iconic game developer and publisher Sunsoft announced a virtual event for August 11, 2022.
According to the company, the virtual event will take place via Sunsoft’s YouTube channel at 1 p.m. Pacific time.
“Although we have been quiet for some time, many things have been happening behind the scenes,” said Sunsoft General Manager Yuichi Ochi. “We are very excited to be able to finally share our vision for the rebirth of SUNSOFT with fans old and new.”
Sunsoft (サンソフト) is known for developing the NES version of the arcade game Spy Hunter (originally created by Bally Midway). The company, founded in 1978, also produced and developed its own original title Blaster Master and the NES and Game Boy versions of the Batman video game (based on the 1989 film version of the same name).
For now, fans can check out the English-language version of the Sunsoft website (archive). Sunsoft is back.
[Sources]: Sunsoft (via GamesPress.com): SUNSOFT Returns! – [Archive]. PR Times: SUNSOFT is back ! レトロゲームの風雲児「SUNSOFT」が令和に復活!「アトランチスの謎」や「いっき」など元祖クソゲーの名を冠する老舗ゲームブランド「サンソフト」が満を持してReturns! – [Archive].