Muramasa Rebirth Dated and Detailed

Vita redux Muramasa Rebirth will be released in North America on June 25, according to Aksys Games. Rebirth ships in both standard and limited flavors, with the LE providing a Vita face cover, Vita skin, Vita pouch, and framed lithograph for $60. GameStop and Amazon pre-orders for either addition throw in the abridged soundtrack as a bonus.

Source: Gematsu

Mass Media 04/13/13

Slayer of God: Millennium Boy

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Etrian Odyssey News: IV Goes to Europe, Millenium Girl Site Launched

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan will release in Europe this summer, according to NIS America. This follows the US release back in February, and its original Japanese release last July.

Meanwhile, Atlus has just launched the full site for Etrian Odyssey: Millenium Girl, which is available here. The story-focused spinoff is set for a Japanese release date of June 27.

Source: Gematsu

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Announced

GungHo Online Entertainment has revealed Ragnarok Odyssey Ace, an enhanced version of last year’s Ragnarok Odyssey. Featuring a new episode set after the original ending, Ace comes out on July 11 in Japan for the PS3 and Vita.

Source: Gematsu

Pandora’s Tower to Launch April 16

XSEED Games has just announced that Wii RPG Pandora’s Tower will release in North America on April 16.

I tip my cap to you, Operation Rainfall.

Source: Gematsu

Black Rock Shooter: The Game Set for Worldwide PSN Release

PSP RPG Black Rock Shooter: The Game will finally see a release outside Japan, according to NIS America. The title will be available on PlayStation Network starting April 23 for the US, and April 24 for Europe.

Source: Gematsu

Project X Zone Confirmed for Global Release

Speaking of release dates, Namco Bandai also confirmed that 3DS crossover RPG Project X Zone will launch in North America starting June 25. A European release was also confirmed, though a specific date was not set at this time.

Source: Gematsu

Tales of Xillia US Release Date Set

Namco Bandai has announced that Tales of Xillia will see a North American release on the PS3 on August 6.

Source: Gematsu

Atelier Escha & Logy Premium Packages Revealed

Not content with just one special edition for Atelier Escha & Logy, Tecmo Koei and Gust have revealed a series of premium editions, each with progressively more content. In particular, the Special Combo with a premium box (11,550 yen) includes the first-run bonuses and the Gust Shop limited edition “Recollection Archvies.” Above that is the Premium Strongest Combo, which includes those and the OST for 17,640 yen. Towering above all is the Premium Strongest Package at a scale-breaing 23,240 yen, which throws in all previous benefits along with a deluxe box, artbook, and exclusive PS3 theme.

Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Dusk Sky hits the PS3 in Japan on June 27.

Source: Gematsu

Mass Media 04/06/13

Redhead with a great rack?

Not enough to get me to play a Legend of Heroes game.

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Shin Megami Tensei Will Hit North America This Summer

And to round out the Atlus news fiesta, Shin Megami Tensei IV will launch for North American 3DSs this summer at the price of $49.99.

Source: Gematsu

PlayStation Plus Members Get Free Demon’s Souls

Speaking of Atlus, Demon’s Souls is now on the PSN’s Instant Game Collection for April, and is free to download for PlayStation Plus members. Y’know, just in case you need a warm-up for Dark Souls. Check out the full update here.

Persona 3 Movie Planned for Fall Launch in Japan

Atlus has revealed that the Persona 3 movie will hit Japanese theaters this fall. The movie’s official site has been updated to reflect this, and a new trailer is available over on yonder YouTube.

Final Fantasy X/X-2 Remaster Nearing Completion

Via Famitsu, Square Enix offered a status report on the HD re-release of Final Fantasy X/X-2. Both the PS3 and the Vita versions are roughly 70% complete, though a release date has not been set beyond “sometime this year”.

Source: Gematsu

Mass Media 03/30/13

On the way home from work, there is a church with a sign that says “The blood covers it all!!”

I did not realize that I moved to Silent Hill.

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Phantasy Star Online 2 Delayed for Global Release

A spokesperson for Sega announced that Phantasy Star Online 2 will not see an early 2013 release outside Japan, as was originally planned. No reason was given for the delay, with only the statement that Sega will “update everyone as soon as there are more details to share.”

Source: Gematsu

Etrian Odyssey: Millenium Girl Announced

Atlus has just announced the next Etrian Odyssey for the 3DS. Subtitled as Etrian Odyssey: Millenium Girl, the game will launch in Japan on June 27, priced at 6,279 yen, and centers around mysterious earthquakes originating from the ruins of Etria. The game will reportedly have more of a story focus than is typical of the series, as spear-wielding protagonist Simon York and his pals are tasked by the Etrian government to investigate.

Source: Gematsu

Dragon’s Crown Set for Japanese Release

After a long period of silence, Dragon’s Crown is back in the headlines. Weekly Famitsu reports that Vanillaware’s fantasy beat-em-up RPG will hit the PS3/Vita in Japan on July 25, priced at 8,190 yen.

Source: Gematsu

Developer Supergiant Announces Transistor

The indie developer behind Bastion has revealed their latest title: Transistor, a sci-fi action RPG. According to Supergiant’s Greg Kasavin, players assume the role of a woman who is attacked with the titular weapon, only to somehow gain control of it instead. The assailants redouble their efforts to get it back as she tries to uncover its mysteries.

Transistor is set for a 2014 release, though no platforms have been set. Check out the trailer and Kasavin’s post in full here.

Atelier Totori Plus Hits US PSN

To surprisingly little fanfare, Tecmo Koei has released the Vita version of Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland on the US Playstation Network. This was done seemingly without warning, as a US release had not even been confirmed.

At present, Atelier Totori Plus is a download-only title priced at $39.99. Check it out here if you need your portable alchemy fix.