Bandai Namco has announced Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, an updated bundle release that includes the DLC add-ons, new NPCs and in-game events, rebalanced gameplay and online matchmaking, updated visuals, and other changes. This version will be available on Dark Souls 2‘s existing platforms of PC, PS3, and 360, as well as appearing for the first time on PS4 and Xbox One. Current Dark Souls 2 owners will receive the balancing, online changes, and story content in a separate update free of charge.
Scholar of the First Sin launches in Europe on April 3, with the North American release following on April 7.
Source: Gematsu
In other Etrian Odyssey news, Atlus announced that Etrian Odyssey V is now in development. Not much is known yet beyond the game’s staff: Shigeo Komori as director, Yuji Himukai on character design, Yuzo Koshiro as composer, and Shin Nagasawa on monster design.
The official website (in Japanese, of course) is located here, along with a short teaser trailer.
Details have emerged for the upcoming 1.03 patch for The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II. Alongside bugfixes, the patch adds an accessory that transforms a character into one of five people: Rixia Mao, Lloyd Bannings, Vita Clotilde, Altina Orion, or Crow Armbrust. Voices and certain variables are changed in the transformation. The patch will also allow players to review movie scenes and other events after clearing the game.
A release date for the patch has not been announced.
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Proving once again that the series is a license to print money, Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire sold over 1.5 million copies in the three days since the November 21 launch in Japan. This puts it at the fourth most successful title for the 3DS in Japan, behind Pokemon X/Y, Monster Hunter 4, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.
Nintendo could not be reached for comment, though area residents report the gold-plated pyramid they’re building with the money is coming along nicely.
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Atlus and Spike Chunsoft have announced a crossover title for the Etrian Odyssey and Mystery Dungeon series. Titled Etrian Odyssey and the Mystery Dungeon, the top-down dungeon RPG pairs the overall setting and character customization of the former with the roguelike gameplay of the latter. Players build custom characters, directly, controlling only the party leader, and take them into randomly generated dungeons for fun and profit.
Etrian Odyssey and the Mystery Dungeon will launch for the 3DS in Japan on March 5, priced at 6980 yen.
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A Famitsu preview for The Legend of Legacy has unveiled a few pieces of information regarding the game’s battle and equipment systems. Specifically, the seven player characters are free to equip any weapon type – sword and shield, greatsword, axe, spear, staff, or bow – each with its own unique basic attack. Formations can be set up and switched out on the fly, allowing party members to change combat roles as needed.
The Legend of Legacy hits the 3DS in Japan on January 22.
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Another week, another tidbit about Bravely Second; this time Square Enix has revealed the game’s villains. The aptly-named Emperor Oblivion runs the show from behind a mask, and orchestrates both the attack on the signing ceremony and Agnes’ kidnapping. He’s assisted by a fairy named Anne, about whom even less is known beyond her preference for black clothing.
Producer Tomoya Asano also stated that a demo is in the works, although an exact timeframe was not given beyond “very shortly.”
Source: Gematsu
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With Final Fantasy XIII hitting the PC via Steam last month, Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will follow it on December 11. The PC version will include dual language tracks, resolution options, and a selection of DLC from the original release.
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Nintendo has detailed a new story for Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, titled the Delta Episode, which “reveals the history of the Hoenn region and thrusts Trainers into a quest to save the world.” The plot involves a giant asteroid headed for the planet, stopping Teams Magma and Aqua from attacking the Mossdeep Space Center, a space battle between Rayquaza and Deoxys, and surely other shenanigans as well. Visit this website if you would like to have a Pokémon deck and become the best Pokémon trainer.
Other information was paired with the announcement:
- Eon Tickets, which grant access to the Southern Island and certain Legendary Pokemon, are distributed by the menu’s Mystery Gift function, and can be shared with other players once redeemed in the game.
- Legendary Pokemon from previous games can be found at special Mirage spots around Hoenn.
- Glalie, if obtained in the Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby demo verison, can be transferred to the full game. Likewise for X/Y‘s Diancie.
The Pokemon Company has released more details about the upcoming Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Players can earn a Shiny Beldum containing a Metagrossite Mega Stone by purchasing the game at launch. The Shiny Beldum evolves into Shiny Metang, and eventually a Shiny Metagross; players can also use a Mega Stone to push it further along the line into a Shiny Mega Metagross form.
Other Mega Evolutions have been confirmed, including Mega Altaria (gains Pixilate, plus Attack and Special attack boosts), Mega Salamence (major Defense boost, gains Aerilate ability), and Mega Lopunny (gets the Scrappy ability, plus a large Attack and Speed increase). Horde Encounters from Pokemon X and Y have returned, and can include groups of up to five enemy trainers in addition to wild Pokemon.
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Koei Tecmo has outlined the goodies to be included with copies of Atelier Escha & Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky, specifically first print and premium edition bundles.
All first run copies of any version will include a downloadable costume for Nio Altugle, who becomes a party member in this updated Vita re-release. Premium copies throw in a few extra goodies: a mini crystal paperweight, a 2015 themed calendar, a cleaning cloth, and more downloadable costumes.
Escha & Logy Plus launches in Japan on January 22.
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In case you need more costumes in your RPG, Tales of Zestiria will have you covered with postlaunch DLC, Bandai Namco revealed recently. Costume bundles include “Academy Costumes” – school outfits, basically – and both outfits and hairdos from my long-standing weakness, The Idolmaster.
(No Makoto, no sale.)
Anyway, Zestiria hits the PS3 in Japan on January 22, with North America and Europe to follow sometime in summer of 2015.
Source: Gematsu
At a recent conference in Tokyo, Square Enix detailed a set of three Final Fantasy projects bound for iOS and Android platforms, including a series news app and a standalone, free-to-play release of Final Fantasy VIII‘s Triple Triad card game.
The third project is an entirely new title: Final Fantasy Legends: Space-Time Crystal. Centering around time travel shenanigans and a mysterious girl from the future, Space-Time Crystal will also be free-to-play, and is planned for a winter launch in Japan with monthly updates to follow.
Source: Gematsu
Idea Factory International has announced that Omega Quintet will see a North American and European launch. The PS4 RPG/idol sim will hit both retail and the PlayStation Network in spring of 2015.
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Atlus has released a set of mini-trailers for Devil Survivor 2: Break Record, introducing the protagonist and his pals Io and Daichi. The videos are in Japanese only at this time, but feel free to check them out at the provided Youtube links.
The company also announced that the game would include a newly created after story that follows the original Devil Survivor 2, and that difficulty modes have been added: “Gospel” being easy, and “Apocalypse” being the default difficulty level.
Friendly reminder: Break Record launches in Japan on January 25.
Source: Gematsu
Atlus has revealed that Citizens of Earth will launch on all platforms – PS4, WiiU, PC, PS Vita, and 3DS – starting January 20, priced at $14.99 / €11.99.
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Bandai Namco announced that Lost Heroes 2 is being developed for the 3DS. The next entry in the crossover SRPG series – combining characters from Ultraman, Kamen Rider, and Gundam – is planned for a February 5 release date in Japan, and will include a download code for the updated rerelease of the original, titled Lost Heroes: Bonus Edition..
Price is set at 5690 yen for the standard edition, with a limited edition at 9500 adding a 300-page art book and a port of SNES title Hero Senki: Project Olympus.
Source: Gematsu
Koei Tecmo has released a batch of Atelier news, starting with release dates. Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea (PS3) launches digitally and at retail on March 10 in North America, followed by the European release on March 13. Atelier Ayesha Plus: The Alchemist of Dusk hits the PS Vita starting January 13 in North America and January 14 in Europe.
Gust, the series developer, also revealed that Atelier Rorona will be making the jump to 3DS. The port is planned for a 2015 launch.
Source: Gematsu
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Koei Tecmo announced that Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will be coming to North Americas and European PS3s in 2015.
Source: Gematsu
