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Game Arts’ Ragnarok Odyssey, which launched on the Vita in Japan back in February, will be hitting stores worldwide this winter. No specific date was given, however.
Source: Eurogamer
Efforts to balance Star Wars: The Old Republic‘s free-to-play features are ongoing, as communicated by executive producer Jeff Hickman. Over on the official website, he describes the process as an ongoing dialogue between players and developers, citing adjustments in Preferred Status upgrades and larger global character limits. Previous changes included increases in PVP limits and additional Quickbars.
For the curious, Hickman’s full post can be read here.
From Software have confirmed that Dark Souls 2 is in development for PC, PS3, and 360. Series creator Hidetaka Miyazaki will be working with Tomohiro Shibuya as the director, best known for the Monster Hunter series.
Source: Eurogamer
Atlus has released a few tidbits regarding Shin Megami Tensei IV‘s world and story. You command the 18-year-old protagonist, a Samurai-in-training from the kingdom of East Mikado. A prophetic dream precedes your initiation, a process known as the Gauntlet Ceremony. Apparently this refers to an actual gauntlet issued to each Samurai, a magical device that aids each warrior in battling demons.
Among your typical ragtag band of heroes are: Watler, a brash young fellow that lacks for manners; Jonathan, the group’s softspoken peacemaker; Navarre, a proud young man that hates to lose; and Isabeau, the only female Samurai and strong-willed to boot. As previously mentioned, the game goes to various points in time, and apparently modern Tokyo lies in ruins following an assault by demons.
Source: Gematsu
And speaking of Level-5, Namco Bandai will release a demo for Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch on PlayStation Network this week. Go check it out, if you’re so inclined.
Source: PlayStation Blog
Title has it in one. Level-5 announced that Crimson Shroud, brought to you by “I directed Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy Tactics” Yasumi Matsuno, will hit the 3DS eShop for Europe and North America on December 13.
Source: Eurogamer
Feel free to double-take: Bethesda announced that the Dragonborn DLC for Skyrim will be out early next year. Yes, that includes the PS3 version, and unfortunately it is unclear if this means earlier DLC for the PS3 is closer to being ready. When asked, Bethesda said only that “We’re not done with content for Skyrim. When we’re ready to share more details, we’ll update everyone.” (more…)
BioWare’s Casey Hudson has put to Twitter the question of whether Mass Effect 4 should follow or precede the trilogy as it stands. Mass Effect history nerds may recall that ‘prequel’ puts it closer to the First Contact War (or Relay 314 Incident, depending on how your knees bend), while naturally anything post ME3 leaves the galaxy in a state of disrepair.
Check the tweet itself, and its responses, this-a-way.
Atlus has just announced that Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan will hit the 3DS in North America on February 26. Those who preorder will be gifted with a companion art book and music CD.
Source: Gematsu
Speaking with Famitsu, Kingdom Hearts co-director Tai Yasue revealed that the 1.5 HD Remix of the first game is between 80 and 90 percent done. KH1.5 is planned to launch in Japan next year, although a more specific timeframe has not been stated.
Source: Gematsu
The PSP will be getting the next 7th Dragon entry, specifically 7th Dragon 2020 II. A sequel to the futuristic spinoff, 2020 II – despite how it sounds aloud – takes place in 2021. It’s priced at 6,279 yen, though a release date was not announced.
Source: Gematsu
XSeed Games announced a twofer regarding its Wii RPG The Last Story. First, it’s the company’s “most successful title to date,” according to executivce vice president Ken Berry. With that in mind, XSeed is producing additional standalone copies, pricing at $29.99 apiece. These, however, will not include the artbook and custom outerbox featured with the initial run.
Source: Gematsu
More information regarding Shin Megami Tensei 4 has crept out, particularly regarding the game’s cast. Although the game appears to jump to several points in time, the party itself comes from the fictional country of East Mikado in 1492.
The silent, nameless main character is a recent inductee into a samurai order secretly sworn to fight demons. At present only two other characters were introduced: Isakal, a friend and big brother figure to the hero, and Hope, the samurai leader.
Source: Eurogamer
In a first for the company, Nintendo has launched the 3DS-based Pokedex on iOS as a paid app. Currently limited to Japan, the app costs 170 yen and covers all creatures from the latest generation (Black & White). In-app purchases can expand the encyclopedia to cover previous monsters, separated into four packs at 500 yen apice.
Source: Eurogamer
In a rather explosive finale, the original release of Final Fantasy XIV has officially come to a close. The weekend event drew enough players to overwhelm servers, leaving several – such as yours truly – unable to log in and witness the final battle firsthand. Fortunately, Square Enix arranged the final minutes of the Seventh Umbral Era in a CG trailer, available for all over on YouTube.
This marks the shutdown of the original servers, to be replaced next year with the Realm Reborn content. I’ll just be waiting over here, not at all impatient or anything.
*twitch*
Via Dengeki, Nippon Ichi’s president Sohei Shinkawa stated that Disgaea 5 will have a new setting, and accordingly feature a new cast of characters. This keeps in line with past numbered entries, which have also shifted away from those of previous installments.
Source: Gematsu
Vita dungeon crawler Demon Gaze has received its Japanese release date: January 24, 2013. No US or European releases have been announced yet.
Source: Gematsu
Presumably because they like money, Blizzard announced that a Diablo III expansion is currently in development. This was brought up during an investor call with Mike Morhaime, though he was unable to give any specifics about timeframe or content.
Source: Eurogamer
After little in the way of news regarding Skyrim DLC on PS3, Bethesda offered some hope that the issue is coming to a close. While discussing DLC in general, Bethesda tweeted that “To update: we’re also close on new Skyrim content for PS3 and PC.” A follow-up tweet reads “Thanks to all our fans. We think you’ll love the new stuff. We know it takes us time and thanks for all your support and patience!”
Source: Eurogamer
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