Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage
Long part of the Fallout lore, the Chinese invasion of Alaska is the setting of the first official downloadable content for Fallout 3. Taking place in a virtual simulation, Operation Anchorage gives this bit of alternate history life of a sort, putting the player in the boots of a US army commando-in-training. The resulting package is an interesting, if somewhat shallow, questline that throws a few neat toys into the mix, but will likely do little more than whet players’ appetites for the meatier expansions to come.
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ESRB Rates Final Fantasy IV: The After Years for Wiiware
The ESRB has a rating for Final Fantasy IV: The After Years has shown up on the online ratings widget. Getting an ESRB rating does not necessarily mean that a game will see release. After all, EarthBound was at one point rated for the ESRB, but for those that have wanted to know the fate of Cecil after the conclusion of Final Fantasy IV, this is certainly a ray of hope. Hit the jump for the full description.
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Persona PSP Heads Overseas
Atlus announced today that Shin Megami Tensei: Persona for the PSP will indeed be coming to North America. The remake of the PlayStation title will get a new localization, gameplay enhancements, and content previously unreleased in North America. The game is due out on April 29 in Japan and has been announced for this coming fall in North America.
Second Week in a Row, Lots of RPGs Hit Shelves Simultaneously
If last week didn’t break your wallet with all the games hitting at the same time, this one might. Square Enix is bringing Star Ocean: The Last Hope for 360 and The Last Remnant for PC. They retail for 59.99 and 39.99 respectively. If the retail scene isn’t for you, The Last Remnant will also be available on Steam starting April 9.
The DS will be getting a lot of action as well. Atlus ships Legacy of Ys: Books 1 & 2 for 34.99, and all launch copies come with a free soundtrack. Blue Dragon Plus from Ignition will hit shelves for 29.99. Last but not least, D3’s Puzzle Quest Galactrix is now available for 29.99
Bioware Declassifies First Mass Effect 2 Teaser Trailer
Bioware has posted the first teaser trailer for the upcoming sequel to Mass Effect. There are also two Mass Effect 2 wallpapers available for download on the site.
Atlus Announces Crimson Gem Saga
Atlus is teaming up with SK Telecom to bring yet another RPG to North America. Crimson Gem Saga is a PSP RPG that features hand-drawn graphics in a fantasy setting. “We are very excited to be able to work with Atlus because of their exceptional reputation in the field of localization,” stated Mr. Jung Il Lee, Console Development Division Director of IRONNOS. “We are pleased that our game will be getting the care and attention it deserves, and eagerly look forward to its release into the North American market.”
Crimson Gem Saga is scheduled for release on May 26 with an MSRP of $29.99.
Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero – Staff Review
The gaming world is filled with unusual mascot characters. Nintendo has a rotund Italian plumber that eats mushrooms to gain power. Sega gave us an insanely fast hedgehog with a surly attitude and a flying two-tailed fox for a friend. However, none are quite so unique, offbeat, or downright strange as the Prinny: the knife wielding, peg-legged, exploding penguins that embody the souls of sinners punished to a lifetime of slavery. Also, they say “dood” a lot. In Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, the seemingly weakest creatures in the Netherworld star in their own game.
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Spectral Force Genesis Headed for Europe
Strategy RPG fans in Europe will soon be able to sink their teeth in to Spectral Force Genesis for the Nintendo DS. The game is set in the world of Neverland. Using a combination of battle, strategy, and management, players must unify this world. The game promises real-time strategy battles and stylus controls. It’s due out in Europe in Q2 2009 and its official site is already up and running.
Spectrobes Infects Wii
Someone out there must like Spectrobes, because Disney has decided to add a third game to the series, this time for the Nintendo Wii. Spectrobes: Origins promises a storyline that will shed new light on the past of the Spectrobes world. The Wii’s motion controls will feature prominently in the game’s design and combat will take of the form of large-scale battles in real time. The game is due out autumn 2009.
XSEED Reveals Avalon Code Website, Trailer
Today, XSEED announced that it has launched the official website for the upcoming DS game Avalon Code. The website has several pages of information outlining the game’s story, features, and cast of characters. The first North American trailer is also there under the multimedia section.
Mass Screenshots, Artwork, Boxart – 02/18/09
Got some rare things for you today, strangah. In this update: Star Ocean: The Last Hope, Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume, Shining Force Feather, Dragon Quest IX, Phantom Brave Wii, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time.
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Phantom Brave Wii Confirmed for North America
Late last December, a Wii remake of Phantom Brave (orginally for the PlayStation 2) was unveiled in Famitsu magazine. Today NIS America confirmed that it will be headed to North American shores this June.
Two More Dated for PAL
European gamers can add a couple more dates to their calendar. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time will ship out for Wii and DS on March 27 while Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume will be headed to DS screens on April 3.
Final Fantasy Advent Children Coming to North American Blu-ray in April
Fans that have been waiting to see Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children in high defintion will finally get their chance. The movie will make its Blu-ray debut on April 16. Sadly, there has been no mention of the Final Fantasy XIII demo that Japanese release had, nor has an MSRP been set. Hit the jump to see the trailer.
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