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Exciting Live Streaming Event for Hashire Hebereke EX

On September 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM JST, GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd. will host a special live streaming event to commemorate the launch of their latest racing action game, "Hashire Hebereke EX," on the official SUNSOFT YouTube channel. The event, titled "Hashire Hebereke EX Reunions Project," is designed around the concept of playing the same game with friends at the same time and will feature a variety of interactive segments that allow both influencers and viewers to engage with the game.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: September 3, 2026, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (60 minutes)
• - Channel: SUNSOFT Official YouTube Channel here
• - Hashtags: #HashireHeberekeEX #ReunionProject

Participants

• - MC: 小粒村下 (Kotsubu Murashita) YouTube Channel
• - Studio Guests: The legendary 高橋名人 (Takahashi Meijin) and representatives from SUNSOFT
• - Remote Guests: Developers from the Hashire Hebereke EX team will join in remotely
• - Narration/CV: The well-known voice actor 若本規夫 (Nobuo Wakamoto) will provide pre-recorded narration during the show.

Highlights of the Show

• - Live Gameplay by Takahashi Meijin: Takahashi will attempt the game's challenging courses and action-packed segments, showcasing his legendary gaming skills live.
• - Unveiling the Limited Edition: The development team will share stories and details about the contents of the limited edition release, including exclusive items such as rubber figures, classic ads, and a soundtrack CD
• - Viewer Participation in Reunion Race: Viewers will have the opportunity to compete directly with the developers and guests in a special online race. The event will also feature live commentary from Nobuo Wakamoto, enhancing the excitement of the races.

Note: Program content may change without notice due to streaming circumstances.

Social Media Engagement

Fans and media are encouraged to create and share edited clips from this livestream, adhering to community guidelines, to reach even more gamers.

Special Giveaway Campaign

In connection with the event, there will be a campaign featuring a chance to win a hand-signed colored paper by Nobuo Wakamoto! This promotion will run from September 3 to September 13, 2026, providing participants the opportunity to win one of five signed items.

Campaign Details:

• - Eligibility: Follow the START with GRAVITY official X account (@start_gravityJP), and quote retweet the designated campaign post using the hashtags (#HashireHeberekeEX #ReunionProject).
• - Prize: Five lucky winners will each receive a signed paper by Nobuo Wakamoto.

About Hashire Hebereke EX

"Hashire Hebereke EX" is a modern update on the original "Hashire Hebereke" game launched on Super Famicom back in 1994, developed by SUNSOFT. Players can pick from a variety of quirky and charming characters to race through courses filled with items and obstacles. The game supports local play for up to four players and online gameplay for up to eight players, making for intense and lively competition.

Characters and Gameplay

The game features over eight unique characters, each with special abilities and attacks. Success in races depends on understanding character traits and strategically using items that drop randomly on the course.

Game Modes

There are multiple game modes available:

• - Story Mode: Different narratives based on selected characters across ten challenging stages.
• - Time Attack: Individual mode for honing personal bests, with a ghost rival feature.
• - Chase: A humorous mode involving players carrying a poop on their head while evading others.
• - Battle Run: A classic split-screen racing competition for up to four players.
• - Poppun Battle: Players throw poppuns at each other to win rounds.
• - Rhythm Game: Input commands in time with music to achieve combo scores.
• - Online Battle: Compete with up to eight players nationwide on randomly selected stages.

Basic Information

• - Title: Hashire Hebereke EX
• - Genre: Racing Action
• - Platform: Nintendo Switch™, PC (Steam)
• - Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• - Player Count: 1-8 players
• - Release Date: September 3, 2026
• - Retail Price: Standard Edition: ¥3,000 (excluding tax), Limited Edition: ¥10,000 (excluding tax)
• - Steam Store, My Nintendo Store, Official Site

Company Overview

• - Company Name: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 3-14-4-2F Hachioji, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
• - Founded: July 1, 2019
• - Website*: gravityga.jp

Project Information

"START with GRAVITY" focuses on conceptualizing and developing immersive consumer and indie games to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience worldwide!
Website: startgravity.jp

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