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Rune Factory 4 publisher Marvelous AQL announced the title, previously set for a Spring 2014 release, will not be coming to Europe. “While Marvelous AQL has made every effort to secure the title’s release for this territory,” said the company in a statement, “it is, unfortunately, not possible to do so at this time.”

No details were given regarding the reason for the cancellation.

Source: Gematsu

As the title may have suggested, Rune Factory 4 will hit European shelves in spring of 2014.

Source: Gematsu

XSEED Games has set a release date for Rune Factory 4‘s North American release. The farming-sim-slash-dungeon-crawler hits US 3DSs on October 1.

Source: Gematsu

Initially planned to launch this summer, Rune Factory 4 has been bumped back somewhat according to developer XSEED Games. A spokesperson stated on Facebook that playtesting the localized version was taking longer than anticipated, adding that “Right now we could be looking at a late September or October release, but it will definitely be worth the wait.”

Source: Gematsu

Did you remember that E3 is just a few weeks away? XSEED Games remembers, and here’s what they’ll be putting on display: Ragnarok Odyssey Ace, Rune Factory 4, Valhalla Knights 3, and Ys: Memories of Celceta.

Speaking of Ragnarok Odyssey Ace, XSEED confirmed the PS3/PSVita title will launch in North America and Europe this winter. Apart from new game content over the original Ragnarok Odyssey, this enhanced version will feature cross-platform play between the two titles.

Source: Gematsu

XSEED is looking to have a busy 2013, having announced several games to be localized this year in addition to the already-revealed Pandora’s Tower. These include: Rune Factory 4, Valhalla Knights 3, Ys: Memories of Celceta, and Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Rune Factory 4 hits North American 3DSs this Summer. Valhalla Knights 3 and Ys: Memories touch down on US Vitas in Fall. And Steam users can serve the Newell with Ys I & II Chronicles+ starting February 14.

Source: Gematsu

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Marvelous Entertainment has just revealed that Rune Factory 4, the next entry in their RPG/sim series, is being developed for the 3DS. Apart from the expected blend of RPG adventuring and Harvest Moon-a-like farm management, the title will feature 3D visuals and added depth to the marriage system.

The game is set to release in Japan sometime this year. A US release has not been announced.

Source: 1UP