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Drakengard 3 will reportedly feature sidequests to unlock additional rewards, as was present in the first game. The goals and conditions of each quest vary, such as getting items from enemies within a time limit, or clearing all chests but being restricted to the use of your sword.
As a reminder, Drakengard 3 comes out in Japan on December 19, with a global release to follow in 2014.
Source: Gematsu
Neverland Company, the studio behind the Rune Factory series, has halted operations and is filing for bankruptcy in Tokyo district court. A subsidiary of Marvelous AQL, Neverland issued the announcement on its home page, citing excessive loan repayments and an inability to raise sufficient funds.
While MAQL retains control of the IP, the status of the series was not addressed in the press release.
Source: Gematsu
Square Enix has revealed that the PS3 HD redux of Final Fantasy X/X-2 will hit North America on March 18, with the European release following on March 21.
Source: Gematsu
By way of official site, Atlus has announced that Conception II – Spike Chunsoft’s PS Vita/3DS RPG – will be seeing a North American release. The launch window is set for Spring 2014.
The 3DS-based One Piece: Romance Dawn will reach North America in both retail and digital forms on February 11, Namco Bandai announced recently. This follows the confirmation of the European release, set for November 29 of this year.
Source: Gematsu
Square Enix has announced that the Japanese voice track for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII will be available as DLC. After the game’s launch on February 11 in North America and February 14 for Europe, players can download the DLC for free in the following two weeks. Afterward it will be available for an as yet unspecified price.
Source: Gematsu
Nintendo has announced the North American release date for Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. Both standard and collector’s editions will hit shelves on February 7, with the CE including the game, soundtrack CD, and an artbook.
Devil Survivor 2: Break Record reportedly will not make its planned fall 2013 release window. Atlus announced that the 3DS port/update has been pushed back to 2014, stating that the move would allow for further improvements to the game.
Source: Gematsu
South Park: The Stick of Truth has been pushed back from its December launch by publisher Ubisoft. All versions of the title will instead hit shelves on March 4.
Source: Gematsu
Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest Monsters 2 will hit the 3DS in Japan on February 6, priced at 5,490 yen. The limited edition adds figurines of Iru and Luca for a total of 6,990 yen, while a 3DS XL bundle includes the game and system (with a themed design) for 24,390 yen.
Source: Gematsu
Valhalla Knights 3, which released earlier this year in Japan and just weeks ago everywhere else, will be getting an updated re-release. Valhalla Knights 3 Gold will boast story additions alongside mechanical improvements, such as improved combat speed, faster load times, new races, and new jobs. Save data from the original game can be used with the Gold version, and preorders will include special DLC items.
Valhalla Knights 3 Gold launches in Japan on February 27, priced at 5,229 yen. A global release was not confirmed.
Source: Gematsu
With Atelier Escha & Logy just recently hitting the PS3 in Japan – and coming everywhere else in March 2014 – Gust has announced that an anime adaptation of the title is in development. Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky is being handled by Studio Gokumi and planned for a 2014 release.
Source: Gematsu
As readers of the title may have surmised, Tecmo Koei announced the release date for Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Dusk Sky. The latest Atelier game will hit European PS3s on March 7, with the North American release to follow on March 11.
Source: Gematsu
XSEED Games has announced that Ragnarok Odyssey Ace will indeed see a release in North America and Europe. Both the PS Vita and PS3 versions will be priced at $39.99, with the Vita package including a bonus soundtrack CD. Ace goes global in early 2014.
Source: Gematsu
Actor Jay Preston will reportedly be on the cast for Final Fantasy XV, having worked previously on the iOS title The Ories and the PC game Snark Busters: High Society. His role in the game’s cast was not stated.
Source: Gematsu
Idea Factory’s Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God will be making its way to Europe, with Rising Star Games handling the localization. Europeans can begin saving their local curry joint from the invisible hand of market forces starting in early 2014.
Source: Gematsu
NIS America has revealed that Ys: Memories of Celceta for PS Vita will see a European release, with a launch window of early 2014.
Source: Gematsu
Following the release of The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki last month, developer Falcom has announced that a new entry in the series is in development. Currently untitled, the next game is planned to coincide with the series’ 10th anniversary in June 2014.
Source: Gematsu
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