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Hudson has announced Linebarrels of Iron, a PSP SRPG based on the mecha anime of the same name. Unlike many anime-based games, this will not simply rehash the story of the show, but instead, it will be a completely new plot. The game will hit Japanese shelves this fall, but there has been no announcement of a North American release at this time.
Source: Siliconera
Nintendo announced that Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, which sold a combined 23 million units for the GBA, will be remade for the DS, similar to the way Pokemon Red and Green were remade for the GBA in its time. The new games will be called Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver and will commemorate the series’ ten year anniversary.
I remember being at E3 2006 when Final Fantasy XIII was finally announced to the public. We didn’t know much back then, but thanks to the way information has trickled out, we almost know a few things about this game over three years later. When Square Enix announced that a playable demo would ship with Advent Children Complete (in Japan only, of course) I hastily put down my pre-order and waited the weeks for it to ship and then another three weeks for it to arrive. Was it worth the wait to get just a taste of what is to come? (more…)
Namco Bandai is bringing over Magna Carta II for Xbox 360. The original game saw release on the PS2 and PSP. The game “combines real-time action, timing-based attacks, over-drive combinations, and the strategic use of skills, magical power and critical attacks.” Fans of the original will be happy to hear that Hyung-Tae Kim will once again be designing the characters when the game hits later this year.
Source: Kotaku
Welcome back to another edition of Game Changers. Last week we looked at EverQuest, the first MMO to really hit it big. This week we look at another game that revolutionized the genre, Final Fantasy IV.
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was an interesting experiment back in the days of the GameCube, a system known for its multiplayer prowess. Though the game could be played solo, it was clearly intended to be played with friends, but it came with one tiny hitch. In an effort to promote the GBA and the ill-fated GBA link cable, multiplay required separate GBAs with cables for each player. When the series made the move to the DS, Ring of Fates improved the situation tremendously by providing a game that could be enjoyed solo or with friends, but the multiplayer required a local connection. The third attempt, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time, is a valiant attempt to get it right, but in the end, it still falls short. (more…)
Namco Bandai announced that Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World for the Wii will see release in PAL territories in the fall. The game is set two years after the events of Tales of Symphonia, which was released on the GameCube.
We sat down with NIS America with a long list of questions about Cross Edge, and they were nice enough to answer all of them. (more…)
Curious about Fable II but don’t have a 360? Microsoft is bundling Fable II and Halo 3 with an Xbox 360 Elite for $399.
Source: Kotaku
At a press conference in London, Bethesda announced the next game in the Fallout series will be Fallout New Vegas. So far, we know that it is not a sequel to Fallout 3 but is instead just another game in the same universe that will have similar gameplay. Bethesda is working with Obsidian Entertainment to bring the title to the 360, PS3, and PC. More details have been promised soon.
Source: Kotaku
The Ys (pronounced like the word ‘ease’) series has had a long and successful career in Japan with the seventh numbered entry announced, several remakes, and at least two spin-off games. Until recently, the only Ys titles ever translated for North American release were 3 and 6. Atlus decided to change all that by bringing over Legacy of Ys: Books I & II, a DS remake of the first two games. (more…)
Square Enix confirmed that the Final Fantasy XIII playable demo that some of the Japanese versions of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete will be coming to North America when it ships on April 16. Unlike Japan, there will only be a single SKU for the movie, so all copies will include the demo.
At a press event in Tokyo, Kingdom Hearts lead producer Tetsuya Nomura finally announced Kingdom Hearts III. Though the first two numbered entries were on the PlayStation 2, the third entry is moving to the Wii. Nomura explained:
With the success of the Wii, we thought it would be a better fit for Kingdom Hearts III. I am also very excited to use some of the motion controls for battles, especially for bosses. I think it will be very exciting and fun.
Details on the plot are scarce, but Nomura said that Riku and King Mickey would be taking center stage. Sora will show up, but he will not be the lead character. More details were promised for E3 in June, but unfortunately, there will not be a playable demo.
Nintendo announced that GBA games will join the Virtual Console and be available for download on the DSi Ware service. The first games will include Mother 3 and The Legend of Zelda: the Minish Cap. The games are slated for release in summer for Japan with a North American release currently scheduled for Q3. The price point for GBA games will be 1200 Wii/DSi Points.
Welcome to the first edition of Game Changers. In this series, we’ll be discussing games that have had a major impact on RPGs in some fashion. To kick things off, we thought we’d look at Dragon Quest 1, known in North America as Dragon Warrior. For a lot of us, this was the first RPG we played. (more…)
If you need more Fallout 3 action, Bethesda’s got your back. The Pitt is fixed and is ready for download again. Hit the jump for instructions if you already downloaded the corrupt version. (more…)
Square Enix had a bevy of news updates today. For starters, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, the previously cellphone-only sequel to Final Fantasy IV, is finally confirmed after its appearance on the ESRB rating widget hinted at its release. The game will be released on WiiWare, but as of yet, no pricing or release date information has been announced. For more information, you can check out the game’s official website.
In other WiiWare news, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord was announced. It will be a sequel to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, which launched simultaneously with the WiiWare service. It is slated for 2009. The game puts you in the role of the Darklord’s daughter as she attempts to thwart heroes with well-placed traps.
Square Enix also promised that the classic Final Fantasy I will be hitting the Virtual Console in May for Japan and sometime this year for North America.
It’s Tuesday, so it’s time for this week’s shipment of new reasons to be poor. This week, all the action is from Square Enix. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time for Wii and DS. Interestingly enough, the Wii version is a port of its handheld brother, and cross-platform play is possible. Both versions retail for $39.99.
PC gamers that don’t have an Xbox 360 can finally get their hands on The Last Remnant. If having physical discs isn’t your thing, it’ll be available on Steam starting April 9. Either version will set you back $39.99.
NISA has finally confirmed that Cross Edge, the RPG that mixes characters from several other series, will be coming to North America in May with the opening of the game’s official North American site. Right now, the page has a listing of several of the characters with bios including Morrigan and Felicia from DarkStalkers, Etna from Disgaea, and Shurelia from Ar Tonelico. The site also has each of the ladies in two alternate costumes, but there is no information about what the effects of the various costumes will do yet. It is only known that changing costumes will factor into the abilities of each of the heroines. There is also a video that shows Etna changing from her yukata costume to a Prinny suit.
If you live in or near New York City and play Pokémon, Nintendo would like to formally invite you to the Pokémon Platinum launch party. The event will kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza. Not only will there be fun and games, those at the event will also be able to purchase the game a full day before hits shelves everywhere else in North America. Hit the jump for more details including how you can be one of the lucky few to get an autographed copy of the game or an extremely limited edition Pokémon Platinum Giratina DS. (more…)
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