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If last week didn’t break your wallet with all the games hitting at the same time, this one might. Square Enix is bringing Star Ocean: The Last Hope for 360 and The Last Remnant for PC. They retail for 59.99 and 39.99 respectively. If the retail scene isn’t for you, The Last Remnant will also be available on Steam starting April 9.

The DS will be getting a lot of action as well. Atlus ships Legacy of Ys: Books 1 & 2 for 34.99, and all launch copies come with a free soundtrack. Blue Dragon Plus from Ignition will hit shelves for 29.99. Last but not least, D3’s Puzzle Quest Galactrix is now available for 29.99

Atlus announced that Ys Book I will include a new area in the DS remake. Vageux-Vardette, a huge crater in the center of Esteria, is mentioned in passing in the original game, but now players will get to explore it and get new items, equipment, and even fight a new boss.

Legacy of Ys Book I & II is due out on the 24th.

Atlus has had plenty of announcements in the past day with some good news and bad. For starters, there is a new DS game on the horizon. Titled Dokapon Journey, up to four players can join in on what can best be described as a hybrid between a board game and RPG. It’s all about competition, so playing dirty and finishing a friend’s fight to steal the experience points is all part of the strategy.

Since the game is most fun with multiple people, there are some nice features to help things along. There is built-in AI for solo gaming, and Dokapon Journey features single-cart multiplayer, so four people can play on just one copy of the game. It’s rated E10 for everyone ten and above, and it will hit shelves April 14.

As for the bad news, we couldn’t say it better than the best. press. release. ever. Check it out after the jump. Continue reading ‘Atlus Announces a New Game, Delays a Few, Fights Self-Aware Super Computer’ »

If you were planning on picking up Legacy of Ys Books I & II for the Nintendo DS as a Valentine’s Day present for your special someone then you’ll have to change your plans. The game has been pushed back from February 10 to February 24. It will, however, be packaged as a “premium boxed set” including a soundtrack CD.

If you were on the fence about picking up Legacy of Ys Books I & II for the Nintendo DS, Atlus is now sweetening the deal. Pre-orders of the game at participating retailers (including amazon.com, amazon.ca, and Gamestop) will include a bonus soundtack featuring a selection of music from both games. Legacy of Ys Books I & II is due out February 10, 2009.

Nintendo announced its North American Q1 lineup today and a couple of titles may be of interest to RPG fans. Pokémon Platinum for the Nintendo DS has been officially dated for March 22. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, also for the Nintendo DS, was confirmed for February 16.

The press release also listed third party games. For the Nintendo Wii, players can expect Little King’s Story on February 17 and Rune Factory: Frontier in March. The DS can look forward to Legacy of Ys: Books I & II on February 10, and Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and Suikoden Tierkreis in the first quarter.

Atlus has just announced that it will be bringing one of the longest-running RPG series to the Nintendo DS, in the form of Legacy of Ys: Books I & II. Not content with simple direct ports, Atlus is delivering both games in a single, drastically overhauled cartridge. Featuring updated 3D graphics, remixed music, and local multiplayer support, Legacy of Ys will bring plenty of new features and secrets to challenge longtime fans of the franchise. The release date has been set for February 10, 2009.

In today’s update: Legacy of Ys Books I&II, White Knight Chronicles, Mega Man Star Force 3, Devil Summoner Kuzunoha Raidou 2, and Kimi no Yusha. Continue reading ‘Mass Screenshots, Artwork, Boxart 10/22/08’ »

Nerdboy is here to ease you into comprehension of Ys Books I & II, now available on your very own Virtual Console! The liveblog will be getting started at 2PM EDT, but feel free to check in early and get comfy in your own digital ringside seat!

Hit this link to get it started!

This week gamers can get their hands on more retro RPG goodness for the Virtual Console. Ys Book I & II, originally a 1990 compilation for North America released on the TurboGrafx16, is now available for 800 points. Players take on the role of Adol Christin as he searches for clues about an ancient kingdom and seeks to piece together the mystery of Ys. The game features an orchestrated soundtrack and voice acting and is rated E for Everyone.

Additionally, our very own Nerdboy will be liveblogging his Ys playthrough this Saturday. Check back here on Saturday afternoon for a look into his epic adventures.