WayForward @WayForward Twitter profile

Pinned Tweet

WayForward

25 days

THIS GAME SLAPS! Give high society a well-earned smack in Rose & Camellia Collection! Battle through 5 games' worth of ridiculous one-on-one slap battles in this Switch exclusive - available now!

20

112

410

Last Seen Profiles

@Ankhzul_

@HydeFanSite

@Arts_Alive

@oliverdog

@Bouba0b

@tumelomohotji

@ox_xo_noel

@10Filipovic

@MrOneRicky85801

@MahiroYukishiro

@hijabjilbab1

@PointRobotics

@shina_Lacie

@matsuosuzuki

@asober

@TiredOldManinAL

@neymisan

@Sqsq2Q

@SaineyJ81429963

@CarletonFB

@Inamull48626136

@jimaro901078111

@LeliaSovern1658

@nprfreshair

@zyozkk

@mustafa_se69437

@AminKarimi62646

@Arbys

@TedGrizzley

@777Realofficial

@Biz_Shrink

@BohoArtRunway

@WelshAthletics

@Altcoins1000X

@timbackes

@Dejonge_Daan

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

The gloves are off! We're excited to finally share the details on our upcoming co-op beat-'em-up, River City Girls, which hits Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC this September! You can play it at @ArcSystemWorksU 's @AnimeExpo booth this week!

1K

11K

35K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Today we're thrilled to announce Shantae 5! You're invited to join Shantae in a brand-new adventure later this year on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC... AND the newly announced Apple Arcade! Stay tuned for more details! Learn more about Apple Arcade at

2K

10K

31K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the amazing folks at @trigger_inc , who will be creating a brand-new opening animation for Shantae 5! We'll have more details soon; for now, here's a sneak peek at some production artwork!

1K

7K

26K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Shantae 5 is now Shantae and the Seven Sirens! Featuring a new tropical setting, new allies, new dances, new Fusion Magic instant transformations, and a nonlinear world with multiple towns and dungeons, it's Shantae's biggest adventure yet! More details:

1K

7K

20K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

We are incredibly honored and excited to be working on Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp with Nintendo! It's a thrill to help bring this beloved series to Switch!

Nintendo of America

@NintendoAmerica

3 years

ADVANCE WARS. IS. BACK. The first Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising campaigns return in one package, fully rebuilt from the ground up for #NintendoSwitch ! Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp launches 12/3.

260

2K

10K

572

3K

18K

WayForward

@WayForward

2 years

Twenty years ago today, the original Shantae game was released on Game Boy Color, and a fan-favorite franchise was born! Thanks so much for supporting #20YearsOfShantae , and we can't wait to see where she goes in the next 20 years!

337

4K

17K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

May your Valentine's Day be filled with hot-blooded, heart-pounding excitement!

69

2K

13K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

To celebrate yesterday's release of River City Girls on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, we are giving away 5 copies of the game on the platform of your choice! Just follow, retweet, and reply with #RiverCityGirls to enter! (Contest ends at 6PM PT today, 9/6) #FreeCodeFriday

8K

9K

12K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

Who's ready for some new River City Girls 2 info? First up, we have an official reveal of two new playable characters joining the existing cast: Surprise! It's Marian (from the Double Dragon series) and Provie (from River City Ransom Underground). Bet you'd never have guessed!

329

3K

12K

WayForward

@WayForward

10 months

Just announced by @LimitedRunGames is the revival of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution! This lost Shantae sequel is back in development after nearly 20 years and will be released on an actual GBA-compatible cartridge!

551

3K

11K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

We've got big Shantae news! Shantae and the Seven Sirens is planned for release on May 28 on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in its entirety, and the "part 2" update is out now on Apple Arcade! Take a look at the new trailer and get more info at !

537

3K

10K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Say hello to Misako, one of the hot-blooded heroines of River City Girls! Tough, impulsive, and always ready for a fight, she's teaming up with her best friend Kyoko to rescue her boyfriend Kunio by any means necessary. See her in action in this trailer!

196

3K

10K

WayForward

@WayForward

1 year

Who wants to celebrate today's launch of River City Girls 2 with a free game code on the platform of your choice? To enter: follow, retweet, and reply with #RCG2outnow ! Three winners will be picked at random and contacted by DM; giveaway ends today, 12/15, at 6PM Pacific.

4K

5K

10K

WayForward

@WayForward

6 years

Yes, it's true! Shantae is dancing her way to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Spirit! Thanks @NintendoAmerica and @Sora_Sakurai !

379

2K

9K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Heroes unite! This April, WayForward joins forces with some of the most remarkable characters in video game history!

772

1K

9K

WayForward

@WayForward

7 years

From all of us at WayForward - Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

87

3K

9K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, we're giving away a physical copy for Switch! One winner will be chosen randomly! Follow, retweet, and reply with #SATPC5th to enter; contest ends today (10/23) at 6PM PT.

5K

8K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Heroes unite! This April, WayForward joins forces with some of the most remarkable characters in video game history!

295

1K

8K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Happy birthday to the original Shantae! That's right - 17 years ago today the very first Shantae arrived, introducing players to Shantae, Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, Risky, and all the hair-whipping, belly-dancing, shape-shifting fun that could fit into a Game Boy Color cart!

231

2K

8K

WayForward

@WayForward

6 months

The lost #Shantae GBA game, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, is going to be completed after 20 years, and it’s coming to Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC in 2024! Featuring mix-and-match multilayered stages and 4p Battle Mode!

297

2K

8K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

#RiverCityGirls is out today! Time to pound punks into the pavement and rescue Kunio and Riki on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam! Get more info at and check out the launch trailer here!

234

2K

7K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

You asked for it, you got it! The original GBC Shantae will be returning as a reproduction cart from @LimitedRunGames , available to preorder this September! Additionally, the game will be coming to Switch both physically and digitally!

482

2K

7K

WayForward

@WayForward

10 months

The groundbreaking 16-bit survival-horror game, Clock Tower, returns on modern consoles and PC! Featuring classic gameplay with new features like an animated intro, motion-comic cutscenes, theme song by @MaryEMcGlynn , and more!

226

2K

7K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Happy Valentine's Day! Spend it with someone who's stolen your heart!!

141

1K

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Time sure flies when you're having fun - today WayForward celebrates its 30th anniversary as a company! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us and enjoyed our games during the last three decades of entertainment, excitement, and silliness!

299

2K

7K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Tomorrow #RiverCityGirls turns one year old, and to celebrate we're giving away 4 physical copies of the game (3 standard, 1 collector's, choice of Switch/PS4)! To enter: follow, retweet, & reply with #RCGYear1 ! Winners chosen randomly; contest ends today (Sept 4) at 6PM Pacific!

5K

7K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

Happy two-year anniversary to the hard-hitting, boyfriend-saving, dab-unleashing action of River City Girls! Here's some brand-new art of our favorite BFFs from @kinucakes to celebrate! (Don't forget, the PS5 version is currently up for preorder at !)

38

1K

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

It's official: Shantae Funko Pop!

Funko

@OriginalFunko

4 years

Coming soon: Pop! Games: Shantae @WayForward #wayforward #shantae #funko #pop #funkopop

269

889

4K

266

1K

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

From the WayForward family to you and yours: have a magical, mystical, mighty holiday season!

81

1K

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Even in her jammies Shantae knows how to get the job done! Here's to a productive (and relaxing) Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day!

113

977

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

2 years

Just gonna leave this right here...

233

1K

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Hey, everyone! Development on Shantae and the Seven Sirens for Console/PC (and Apple Arcade Part 2) is nearly finished! We've moved the release window to Spring 2020, but promise it will be worth the wait! Thank you for your support!

317

1K

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

11 months

Did somebody mention an elephant transformation!?

84

965

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Happy holidays from all of us at WayForward! May you have a wonderful season filled with fun, festivities, and friends both new and old!

64

1K

6K

WayForward

@WayForward

6 years

This Shantae animation is too amazing not to share!! It's by Lakengubben on Deviant art! You can see more of his work here:

76

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

ICYMI: Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, & Riki return in not one but two upcoming releases: the all-new River City Girls 2 and the enhanced 16-bit classic River City Girls Zero (Shin Nekketsu Koha: Kunio-tachi no Banka)! More details coming in the months ahead!

126

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Today is Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day! Shantae is ready to celebrate the day like only she can!

106

939

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

The original Shantae is (almost) back! Experience Shantae's original GBC adventure in all its hair-whipping, belly-dancing, shape-shifting glory when it lands in the Nintendo Switch eShop on April 22!

298

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Today is World Brain Day! Here's to a delicious, er, we mean, healthy brain!

70

884

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

So, who's preparing to go trick-or-treating or attend the next convention as Misako or Kyoko from #RiverCityGirls ? Use these handy guides to help pin down the details!

51

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Shopping is a way of life in River City Girls! Clothing, food, video games, books - consume it all to boost your stats in battle! You can also spend your cash to learn new moves at dojos and heal up at spas! Shop 'til you drop!

105

888

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

2 years

River City update! To ensure the most polished experience possible, River City Girls 2 will be launching in North America sometime after its originally expected late summer 2022 release window. Please stay tuned for a new release date. For now, please check out the cover art!

155

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

2 years

From all of us at WayForward to you and yours...here's to a warm and happy holiday!

100

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Shantae, the heroic belly-dancing, shape-shifting Half-Genie, has saved Sequin Land multiple times, and she's ready for a tropical vacation! Instead she finds an all-new adventure full of mystery and intrigue in Shantae and the Seven Sirens, coming to consoles and PC on May 28!

241

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

Next, take a gander at a the first screenshots of River City Girls 2! Check out the new environments, characters, and enemies! Kyoko has good taste in posters!

164

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Kyoko is ready to go in River City Girls! Compared to her BFF Misako, she's much more cheerful and bubbly, but don't get her angry or she'll knock your teeth out - especially if you mess with her boyfriend, Riki! Check out her moves in this trailer!

116

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

There's no better day to emerge from the shadows and master the arts of stealth, speed, and strength! Happy International Ninja Day!

45

835

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

If you haven't seen them yet... Shantae and the Seven Sirens screenshots!

189

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 months

Happy holidays from all of us here at WayForward! We hope you find many wonderful surprises beneath your tree!

62

1K

5K

WayForward

@WayForward

6 years

Wow, we reached 60k followers today on Twitter! Thanks to all you wonderful WayForward fans; we appreciate each and everyone one of you!

124

598

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

And here's a sneak peek at the new manga opening for River City Girls Zero!

66

762

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

Get ready, Shantae Fans! The newly announced Shantae Mii Fighter Costume for Super #SmashBrosUltimate will be available on 6/30 (Wed) in Japan, and 6/29 (Tue) in NA! Follow @NintendoAmerica for details!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mii Fighter Costumes #10 - Nintendo...

New Super #SmashBrosUltimate Mii Fighter costumes coming 6/29, featuring Lloyd, Dragonborn, Shantae, and Dante.Subscribe for more Nintendo fun! https://goo.g...

www.youtube.com

Matt Bozon

@MrBozon

3 years

BIG NEWS!! Shantae returns to Super #SmashBrosUltimate , this time as a downloadable Mii Fighter Costume + music track!! A huge thank you to @Sora_Sakurai , and to Shantae Fans everywhere for supporting your favorite Half-Genie Hero!! ❤️

492

3K

15K

231

712

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

6 years

Happy Valentine's Day from WayForward!

46

1K

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Get wrapped up in a frightfully fun Halloween!

62

761

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

7 years

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer! Feel the beat with all new HD Rumble! Full details coming soon!!

228

2K

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Whether you're out for sweets, scares, or swashbuckling adventure, here's to a frightfully fun Halloween holiday!

42

1K

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Yes, it's true: WayForward and Arc System Works are teaming up for River City Girls, an all-new entry in the River City series! Look for more details soon and read the announcement here:

170

980

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Happy New Year from your friends at WayForward!

52

580

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Happy birthday to the voice of Shantae, the one and only @CristinaVee ! Not only is she everyone's favorite half-genie hero (as well as Risky Boots!), but she also has a role in the upcoming River City Girls!

127

674

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 months

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night update 1.5 is on the way - which includes FREE Shantae-inspired Cosmetic Pack DLC for Miriam! You’ll be ret-2-go dressed as the Half-Genie Hero! Get the details here: #BloodstainedROTN #Shantae @SwordOrWhip

85

774

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

1 year

There was lots of other cool stuff in 2022, including the physical release of Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche, favorites like River City Girls and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse coming to PS5, and the 20th anniversary of the release of the original Shantae for GBC!

54

800

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

2 years

Update from River City! To achieve the most accurate port and best experience possible, River City Girls Zero (aka Shin Nekketsu Koha: Kunio-tachi no Banka) is now planned for early 2022. Enjoy this new artwork and look forward to playing this classic '90s beat-'em-up next year!

96

898

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

ICYMI: Though it's still a ways off, we're thrilled to confirm that more River City Girls action is on the way! That's all we have to share for now, but stay tuned for additional details in the future!

170

693

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Check out these frames of animation for Kyoko's Dragon Feet special attack in River City Girls — it's just one of many ways to knock your foes senseless! What are your favorite moves in River City Girls?

65

595

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

Happy holidays...from the entire crew!

116

714

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

1 year

Shake those hips! Happy International Dance Day!

45

650

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Not at #PAXWest ? Not a problem! We've got a contest for everyone! Just follow us, retweet, and reply with #WFPAXcontest to be entered to win a prize pack containing exclusive Shantae and the Seven Sirens PAX merch! (1 winner chose randomly, ends 6pm PT 8/31)

2K

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Arrr! It be #TalkLikeAPirateDay ! No one be talkin' like a pirate better'n Shantae!

62

626

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Shantae is currently embarking on an all-new tropical adventure in Shantae and the #SevenSirens , but on this day in 2002 the very first Shantae game was released on Game Boy Color! Just imagine what it was like discovering her Half-Genie heroics all those years ago!

182

736

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

1 year

Break out your baseball bats, polish your brass knuckles, and start practicing your dabs - River City Girls 2 launches digitally in North America and Europe on Dec. 15! That's next week!! Coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Steam!

202

995

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Shantae made her long-awaited return on this day in 2010 with Shantae: Risky's Revenge for DSiWare. Featuring detailed 2D visuals and dancing, hair-whipping action that built upon its predecessor, this completely new adventure brought Shantae back into the spotlight.

99

625

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 months

Get ret-2-go - the lost Shantae GBA game, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, will be available to preorder starting Friday, Feb. 23, at 7AM Pacific/10AM Eastern from @LimitedRunGames ! Both the standard and collector's editions will be offered as open preorders until April 7!

121

844

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 months

Happy one-year anniversary to the launch of River City Girls 2! To celebrate, we're giving away 3 free digital copies (platform of choice)! To enter: follow, retweet, and reply with #IWantRCG2 . Giveaway ends today, 12/15, at 6PM Pacific. Winners picked randomly, contacted by DM.

2K

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

How it started: How it's going:

69

443

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

We are thrilled to confirm that we are joining forces with @RoosterTeeth and @ArcSystemWorksU to release a new game based on the global animated hit RWBY, currently planned for 2021! More details will be revealed in the future!

188

1K

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

8 months

Attention, Shantae fans! Preorders for the long-lost Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution on physical cartridge will take place in early 2024. We'll share more details as they become available! Thank you for waiting!

119

746

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

River City Girls Zero is also on the way! It's the 1994 Super Famicom classic, Shin Nekketsu Koha: Kunio-tachi no Banka, in its original 16-bit glory, now with a new anime opening, manga cutscenes, and @MeganMcDuffee song - localized for the first time! Out on Switch late 2021!

78

1K

4K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

As Misako and Kyoko level up and visit dojos in River City Girls, they'll gain access to a variety of powerful moves. These include Misako's Stone Hands (a series of punches), Kyoko's Frankensteiner (a leg throw), and Misako's Stun Gun (a jaw-busting grapple attack, shown here)!

118

682

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Everybody is here - including our very own Shantae as a Spirit! Congratulations, @NintendoAmerica , on the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Switch!

87

464

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

That's right! To celebrate April Fool's Day we've released Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche on Nintendo Switch - AND we're giving away 5 free copies! So follow us, retweet, and reply with #CatGirlSwitch for a chance to win! Ends today, April 1, at 6PM Pacific!

2K

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Happy anniversary to Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, which launched this day in 2016! Huge thanks to everyone who supported Shantae on her HD dance through the danger - we couldn't have done it without you!

104

638

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Great news, River City Girls fans! We're thrilled to confirm that, as mentioned on @LimitedRunGames ' LRG3 stream, more RCG action is on the way! We don't have any more details to share at this time, but stay tuned for updates in the future!

155

750

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

2 years

Check out the trailer for Marian, one of the new playable characters in River City Girls 2! No longer a damsel in distress, this hard-hitting grappler/boxer from the Double Dragon series is ready to bring the hurt to the bad guys!

95

844

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

3 years

For the first time, all five games in the Shantae series are available on a single system: Nintendo Switch! Whether you're a newcomer or a Shantae vet, you can read up on your Half-Genie history and get a refresher on what sets each entry apart!

89

629

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

European Switch owners: Due to reasons beyond our control, the launch date for Shantae and the Seven Sirens has been moved to June 4. Other platforms/regions, including Switch in North America, should remain unaffected. We apologize for the inconvenience!

154

402

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Watch the Shantae and the Seven Sirens opening animation on the big screen when @trigger_inc 's (GURREN LAGANN, KILL la KILL) explosive first feature film, PROMARE, hits theaters Sept. 17 & 19! See the #promare trailer here and get tickets at @GKIDSfilms

53

874

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

By popular demand, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut is coming to Switch and Xbox One digitally this fall! A physical Switch version of this classic action-adventure is also on the way from @LimitedRunGames !

149

794

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Have a very happy (and stealthy) International Ninja Day!

34

525

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

A new feature in River City Girls (coming Sept. 5) is the recruit system! When only one enemy is left on the screen, they may beg for mercy, allowing you to recruit them your side and then call them in to assist in battle!

79

464

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

1 year

River City Girls 2 is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC via Steam! Join Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, Riki, Provie, and Marian on an epic beat-'em-up adventure, featuring 2p online (with crossplay!) and 4p local co-op!

125

718

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

6 years

It's almost Halloween! Which WayForward character would you most like to dress up as? Is anyone going as a WayForward character this year?

71

557

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

6 years

"Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse” is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 20! Includes HD Rumble and Super Shantae Nab mini-game!

178

778

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Shantae's lighthouse home has been an iconic visual part of the series since the very beginning. Though it's grown more detailed over the years, the cozy abode remains largely unchanged. (Warning: Typically does NOT have a bathtub!) #WayForwardSpotlight

81

448

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Hi @chrissyteigen ! We're so glad that you're enjoying Shantae! Here's a thank you from the team!

43

548

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

In Shantae and the Seven Sirens, our heroine encounters other Half-Genies - the offspring of a genie mother and a human father - for the first time. The eldest is Harmony, who, like a big sister, is quick to promote cooperation and offer words of encouragement.

76

452

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Today marks 1 year since the global release of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition, and we're celebrating by giving away 3 copies for the platform of your choice! Follow us and retweet with comment (quote tweet) by 6pm PDT today (5/8/19). Winners will be picked at random!

253

711

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

4 years

Seven years ago today we helped rewrite history with the release of @CapcomUSA_ 's DuckTales Remastered! With extra levels and story elements, it was an updated version of one of the 8-bit greats.

203

447

3K

WayForward

@WayForward

5 years

Just one more day! #RiverCityGirls arrives tomorrow digitally on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam, so grab a friend and get ready to clean up the mean streets of River City! Plus: The physical version for Switch and PS4 is now available at until Sept. 27!

104

736

3K