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Amidst the hubbub of the Tokyo Game Show, Nippon Ichi issued press releases announcing their upcoming titles. On the Disgaea front, Netherworld Unbound is planned for the Android mobile platform this Winter, while Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention will show up on a PS Vita next year. Also appearing in 2012 are Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk 2 (PS3) and Clan of Champions (PS3, 360, and PC).
Ni No Kuni, Level-5’s DS RPG with a recent PS3 redux, will see a North American release also on the PS3. Currently set for November 17 in Japan, the US launch date was not specified beyond sometime in 2012.
Source: 1UP
Announcing at the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix has given the release dates for Final Fantasy XIII-2 outside of Japan. With the Japanese release scheduled for December 15, the title will hit North American retailers on January 31 followed by a European launch on February 3. A special PS3 bundle with a custom Lightning case is also in production, though currently only for Japan.
Source: 1UP
Hey-hey-hey, how’s everybody doing out there? If you’re from Chicago I know the answer: terrible. Was tempted to go out and break something, but it’s hard to start a good riot in the suburbs, you know what I mean? Plus it’s rainy out. I admit, I’m a fair-weather sports fanatic. But enough about me, you’re here for the news. Here’s what’s going down:
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During Sony’s TGS presser, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy X is getting a high-definition facelift on the Vita and PS3. Additionally they revealed other new titles for the Vita, in particular a multiplayer action-RPG called Lord of Apocalypse. Details about both titles are currently scarce, with no release information available.
Source: Eurogamer
In a pre-TGS conference, Nintendo announced several upcoming 3DS titles, among which was a new Fire Emblem. The game has no official title yet, but is expected to release sometime in Spring of 2012.
Source: IGN
Falcom has announced, by way of Famitsu, that a new installment in their Ys series is coming to the PlayStation Vita. Little was revealed apart from the title: Celceta no Jukai.
Source: 1UP
The latest Weekly Shonen Jump has revealed more about the recently announced Dragon Quest X. At present, five races are known to be playable: Ogre, Elf, Dwarf, Pukurip, and Wedi. The game world, Astoldia, is divided into five regions that correspond to each of the races, and these regions in turn surround a strange sixth area.
Footage has apparently shown that humans are also playable, although this was not confirmed. Humans, however, are a major part of the story, and reportedly you’ll be tasked with solving a mystery involving the human world.
Source: Andriasang
At the Citi 2011 Tech Conference, Activision Blizzard COO Thomas Tippl stated that the company is expected to release six “proven property” titles over the next three years. Tippl confirmed that this includes both Starcraft II titles – the Zerg and Protoss campaigns – two World of Warcraft expansions, Diablo III and its own expansion.
Source: 1UP
With the Japanese release drawing closer, Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy Type-0 will come in both regular and collector’s editions. The standard version is priced at 7700 yen, with the 12760 for the CE netting you the following: a 24-page postcard book, a three-disc soundtrack, and a specially designed case.
Type-0 is set to release on October 27 in Japan. No US release has been announced.
Source: 1UP
Longtime fans could be forgiven for being wary of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. It’s a prequel to a series that ended rather decisively, the last outing proved somewhat disappointing, and the original’s complexity might not sell in today’s market. Normally that’s a free space and a commercial set to rock music away from bad sequel Bingo. Let’s not kid ourselves, the real issue surrounding Human Revolution has nothing to do with transhumanism or the nature of man. Instead the question is how it holds up after years of anticipation, and more than that how well it stands on its own. Is it a great game in a rich world packed with meaningful choices? Absolutely. Does it surpass Deus Ex? Almost.
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Evening, all! Whether you spent this Sunday in mournful remembrance of 9/11 or calling for the head of your team’s offensive coordinator, we’re glad to have you join us for the news. Here’s what’s going down this week:
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Arc System Works has announced that a remake is in the works for Renegade, the lesser-known first game in a series that includes Super Dodge Ball and River City Ransom. With the Japanese title of Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun Special, the game has been updated to play more like Ransom, with added RPG mechanics and character building. The original campaign, a co-op mission, and multiplayer battle mode will also be present.
Under development by series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the remake is set to release this winter for ¥4410.
Source: 1UP
Since the recent Dragon Quest press conference, speculation has run rampant over the nature of Dragon Quest X‘s multiplayer aspect. Square Enix’s Japanese support site has just confirmed that the online mode will carry a usage fee, and only the “first few hours” are playable offline. It remains unclear whether this will apply to players outside Japan.
Source: 1UP
Namco Bandai has announced that Nendoroid Generation, a PSP RPG, will be released on February 23 and priced at ¥6280. A special order-only “Nen-gene Tenkomori Box” serves as the limited edition for ¥10480, which includes a set of eight Nendoroid Plus charms.
Source: Andriasang
Via Famitsu is the news that crossover RPG Heroes Phantasia is due to release on January 19 in Japan. The game’s standard edition is priced at ¥6290, while the limited edition, which includes a “special book co-produced by Newtype” and a soundtrack CD, costs ¥9980.
Source: Andriasang
This week’s Famitsu has revealed a few details about Beyond the Labyrinth, tri-Ace and Konami’s upcoming 3DS RPG. Defined as a “3D Dungeon RPG,” the game puts you in charge of a four-person party tasked with escaping the titular labyrinth. The white-girl featured in screenshots, previously thought to be the main character, is but one of these companions.
A map takes up the lower screen, and exploring the dungeon reveals more of the map. Additionally, while there is a formal battle system, monsters will be visible in advance.
Source: Andriasang
Searching for duplicates of Makai Kingdom PSP media is ever so fun, right up there with smashing yourself in the face with a brick. Anyway, it’s media time, and it’s a biggie. In additional to the aforementioned Makai Kingdom PSP, we have 7th Dragon 2020, Dark Souls, Diablo III, Heroes’ Phantasia, Grand Knight’s History, Persona 4: The Golden, and Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena. Dig in!
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In a press conference last night, Dragon Quest executive producer Yuu Miyake announced the long-awaited Dragon Quest X. The title will include online multiplayer, giving players the option of teaming up to tackle the game’s quests, though the game can be completed in single player. You’ll see other players running around the world as you play, though it was not clear how many can be in the same world at once. Few details were given about the story, although new quests will be added after release as in Dragon Quest IX. Veteran Dragon Quest staffers are at the helm of the project, including Akira Toriyama on character design and Sugiyama Koichi for the music.
Additionally, DQX is being developed for both the Wii and Wii U. Although the Wii U version will be graphically superior, both versions will access the same world. With the Wii U itself lacking a concrete launch date, DQX only has a loose release timeframe of 2012.
Source: Andriasang
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