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Following two PSP installments, Namco Bandai’s Toriko series will be making the jump to 3DS. Little is yet known about the latest entry in the Gourmet Monster Raising RPG genre, though details are expected to follow shortly.
Yeah, I’m as puzzled as you.
Source: Andriasang
Ubisoft has thrown its hat into the free-to-play ring with The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot. As it’s not just a clever name, the game involves dungeons and the crawling thereof in search of loot. Specifically, you play both halves of the coin: building up castles, complete with monsters, treasures, and traps; and invading those of other players with your own customized adventurer.
The announcement did not include a launch date, though Ubisoft did confirm a closed alpha test is planned for next month.
Source: Joystiq
This week’s Famitsu has revealed more about the recently-announced Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. As the title subtly implies, this entry focuses entirely on Lightning. While Hope will offer guidance remotely, Lightning is the only character in battles, and this will be her last game. Combat appears to be more action-focused, with abilities directly mapped to buttons in lieu of menu commands; an ATB gauge limits their use.
Only one ending exists, however the game is intended to be cleared multiple times, presumably to unlock additional content or story. Time is a constant factor, here. In-game, one day clocks at about two hours and the end of the world is apparently thirteen days away. Various actions either give you more time or take it away.
Presently, the game is about 30% complete. No release date has been given.
Source: Andriasang
SlayerGhaleon: I was reading DMWL and they had these two gag comics that featured Minatsuki playing evil tricks on people.
SlayerGhaleon: And every comic ended with her giving an evil grin.
Sicondera: Heh
SlayerGhaleon: So they literally translated the descriptor as the Japanese word, and then explained that it meant “Evil grin” in Japanese.
SlayerGhaleon: And I’m like “Why not just put down ‘sneer.’ It means the same f-ing thing, you f-ing morons.”
SlayerGhaleon: If you’ll pardon my language, dear lady.
Sicondera: Dictionary-itis.
Sicondera: It’s a common ailment among translators.
SlayerGhaleon: In other words, “Look, I know what this word means, and I’m going to explain it to you! Ooh! My e-penis is so big!”
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Via Twitter, one Kazuya Niinou – former Atlus and Imageepoch developer – announced he is the assistant director on Final Fantasy XIV. As he explains it, health issues (and surgery, apparently) kept him from keeping up as a full director elsewhere, so he opted for the assistant position under Naoki Yoshida at Square Enix. Though XIV is currently front and center for him, he did say “If I get the chance, I would like to release my own game again.”
Source: Andriasang
While Square Enix had everyone’s attention, they announced that Final Fantasy I, II, and III would see novelizations, each under the tentative subtitle Memory of Heroes. The books are planned for a Fall release, and, sadly, will probably not feature an all white mage party or warmech.
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As their Final Fantasy anniversary event opened, Square Enix announced an upcoming compilation for the entire main series. Priced at a scale-breaking ¥35,000, the Anniversary Ultimate Box includes Final Fantasies I through XIII (PSX/PSP versions for the earlier ones). Along for the ride are a special video disc, art collection, two-disc music CD, an item code for one Mogu Mogu Earring in FFXIV, and other goodies.
The set will be available starting December 18, solely through Squenix’s e-Shop.
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Nintendo has announced a sequel to Genius Sonority’s downloadable 3DS RPG. Denpa Ningen 2 retains the focus on using the system’s AR capabilities to catch “Electric Wave People,” while adding in StreetPass support and wireless competitive play. The game hits the e-Shop on September 26, priced at ¥1,000.
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While Final Fantasy XIV had time on stage during the Final Fantasy 25th anniversary event, details specifically about the PS3 version are planned for the Tokyo Game Show later this month. User interface and targeting differences were briefly mentioned, but will be explained during TGS from 9/20 to 9/23.
Source: Andriasang
Alongside Project X-Zone‘s newly-created enemies, the crossover SRPG will be adding a few more familiar faces to oppose you, namely the following:
Source: Andriasang
As Guild Wars 2 approached its official launch, the headstart weekend saw some 400,000 users online – all at once. NCSoft and ArenaNet confirm some one-million copies pre-sold, not counting one-day preorders.
Source: Joystiq
Hardly a game lacking for things to do, Skyrim will get another add-on focusing on quite literal homemaking. Hearthfire will allow players to build and make additions to their own home, from simple cottages to fully-equipped mansions. The content goes live on September 4 for 360, priced at 400 MS funbucks. PS3 and PC versions, while likely, were not mentioned at this time.
Source: Joystiq
As the title says, Idea Factory and Nippon Ichi are co-creating a new game company, Preapp. Their development focus is not yet known, though Haru Akenaga, former president of NIS America, will head the company.
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As the Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary event draws closer, Square Enix has set up a special Twitter feed specifically for Final Fantasy XIII developments. The “Lightning Room,” as it’s called, is accessible here, though posts are currently only in Japanese.
Atelier Totori will see a Vita adaptation, under the title Atelier Totori Plus. According to Dengeki Playstation, the “plus” aspect will include new outfits, illustrations, and other additions. Set to release November 29, the game comes in both standard (¥6,090) and limited editions (¥8,190), the latter including a Vita skin and paperweight.
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Via press release, Atlus has announced a special edition of Persona 4: Golden will see a limited run of only 10,000 copies. Ringing in at $69.99 US, the Solid Gold Premium Edition includes a golden Hori pouch, protective skin, stickers, and a face cover.
Persona 4: Golden will launch in North America this fall.
In their ongoing quest to dominate the news cycle, Square Enix has issued a statement that old retail copies of Final Fantasy XIV are being discontinued and will no longer be sold. This move is in preparation for the game’s relaunch as A Realm Reborn, and particularly for the upcoming alpha and beta tests.
Source: Joystiq
Taking another stab at this teaser site thing, Square Enix has opened a teaser site in advance of Final Fantasy XIII‘s next reveal. That, in turn, is set for next week during the Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary event; the site itself is located here.
As long as we’re talking portable gaming, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy Legends would be available on iOS and Android starting August 31. The prologue is free, with the first chapter priced at ¥250 and chapters two through four at ¥850 apiece; the game can be bought in full for ¥2,500.
Source: Andriasang
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