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In a press release, XSEED announced that it will be bringing Acquire’s Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls to North America and Europe. The title is set for a digital-only release sometime this spring for the PS3.
Another entry in the Legend of Heroes series is in the works, according to Dengeki Playstation. Dubbed Ao no Kiseki, the game is part of the Zero no Kiseki subseries and picks up a few months afterward. Although few gameplay details were shared, Ao no Kiseki was confirmed for a September 29 release in Japan. Limited edition preorders will include bonus Tio and Ellie Nendoroid figures, while another version comes with a drama CD.
Source: Andriasang
Among other things Famitsu revealed this week was the following Persona 2 Innocent Sin tidbit. The game’s Climax Theater quest mode will allow players to create their own quests: designing maps, placing items, setting characters, and even writing dialogue. To accent the point, Famitsu added that they intend to work with Atlus to release a bonus Famitsu quest, to be available through PSN.
It is not yet known if players will be able to upload their custom quests for others to use. Innocent Sin is set for an April 14 release in Japan.
Source: Andriasang
A sequel to Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor is in the works, according to this week’s Famitsu. Not to be confused with the 3DS-bound Devil Survivor Overclocked, the sequel is headed for the original DS, and concerns the effort to repel daily attacks by creatures known as the Septentrion. Staff comments in the article indicate the setting will cover multiple cities throughout Japan, and that there are more main characters this time around.
Devil Survivor 2 is expected to release in Japan under the Atlus banner this summer, though an exact date is not known.
Source: Andriasang
Courtesy of the official site is the news that the launch of the Pokemon Global Link, originally scheduled for March 30, has been pushed back. Like many recent delays this is in response to the earthquake and subsequent power restrictions, and once a new date has been established it will be announced through the website.
Square Enix announced that they intend to reopen Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV starting March 25. With energy restrictions in place, the company has opted to reduce certain operations to offset the amount required by the servers. As mentioned before, players will not be billed for April due to the outage.
The announcement can be read in full via Lodestone.
From Pokemon Gold and Silver onward, each new generation of Pokemon has improved on the basic formula of the series, refining the execution bit by bit. Pokemon Black and White continue follow this tradition, although the improvements are nowhere near as huge as the shift between the GBA games and Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Primarily a shift in interface and presentation, the core mechanics of the Pokemon series continue largely untouched from the previous cycle of Pokemon games, while the series’s habitually scattershot interface and connectivity receive the lion’s share of attention. Overall, it’s not quite the geological shift of Diamond and Pearl, but changes Pokemon Black and White introduce have been a long time coming, and they are most welcome.
Continue reading ‘Pokemon Black and White – Staff Review’ »
Good to see you folks again! Been an interesting week of big-name personalities competing for air time, and a few surprising announcements to boot. Let’s break it down:
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With Mass Effect 3 in the works, BioWare has just formally announced the release date of the last DLC for Mass Effect 2. Dubbed Arrival, the content will bridge the gap between the two games by taking Shepard into Batarian space, where a missing agent reportedly has information about an impending Reaper invasion. Arrival will “show players just how close the Reapers are to returning,” according to executive producer Casey Hudson. Apart from adding new research options, the content will also feature Admiral Hackett in a prominent role, possibly once again asking Shepard to do everything.
Arrival will release on March 29 for 560 MS funbucks, or $6.99.
Source: 1UP
Via press release, NIS America announced the launch of Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel. The third entry in the series, Knell is now available for the PS3 at most North American retailers, and Premium Edition packaging includes a collectible art book and soundtrack disc.
In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that recently struck Japan, Square Enix announced this week that both Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV would temporarily be shut down. The move is an attempt to conserve power amidst energy shortages and rolling blackouts, and the servers are expected to be offline for at least a week. In the meantime, players will not be billed through the April statement cycle.
The announcement can be read in full on the Lodestone, and further information will be posted as it becomes available.
Welcome back, everybody! Good to be back from Las Vegas, where tragically I was unable to recruit Danny Trejo and hunt down Matthew Perry. But I suppose a nacho platter at Margaritaville is victory enough for one trip. Anyway, it’s time to round up What Happened This Week. Let’s see what we have this time:
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This week, we’re going to be taking a look at Gravity, a move which, at first glance, does not really excite. However, as with many things in Pokemon, there’s more going on here than meets the eye. In this article, we’ll talk about why you should consider Gravity a threat, what your options are to get the move set up, and what you can then do with it. We’ll talk about other moves that work well in tandem with Gravity, and measure exactly how far up your opponent’s nose your team will get. So without further ado, let’s get started.
Continue reading ‘Strategy Session – Pokemon Black/White, Part IV’ »
Hiya folks! John here, fresh from my trip to Vegas and my laughably annoying flight home. Long story short, you get what you pay for, and it’s the reason What Happened This Week will be slightly delayed. But I digress, you’re here for the media. Today’s selection includes the following:
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In a press release today, NIS America announced that Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle is now available for North American PSPs via download and retail. The European release, which is PSN only, will follow on March 16. Content previously added for the Wii version, We Meet Again, is also included in The Hermuda Triangle.
After months of speculation following the announcement of a delayed release, Deus Ex: Human Revolution has just been given a concrete launch date by way of Eidos Montreal’s Twitter feed. Human Revolution will hit US stores on August 23, with a UK release following on August 26.
Fun trick for those just joining the Valkyria Chronicles 2 party, such as myself: if one of your guys steps on a mine, use a vehicle to bump him off. Mine detonates, and neither unit is harmed. Today’s army trains you with the skills you need to get ahead in today’s world!
But enough about weird things I find in games. Got some media for you guys, so gather ’round: Cladun 2, Dissidia 012 Duodecim, Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2, Everyday Messiah, Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection, and UnchainBlades Rexx.
Continue reading ‘Mass Media 03/06/11’ »
A personal favorite of mine, Trick Room is one of many tactics that has gained significant new tools in Pokemon’s 5th generation. The generation-wide trend of slow but powerful offensive Pokemon combines with new Trick Room users and a number of useful support abilities to make Trick Room teams easier to build. Overall, Trick Room is now easier to use, and the skill as a whole more effective. This week, we’ll take a look at the new toys it has access to, and talk about how to make use of this unusual move.
Continue reading ‘Strategy Session – Pokemon Black/White, Part IV’ »
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