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
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
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.
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By way of Famitsu, details have been revealed about the next installment in the Rune Factory series. Titled Rune Factory Oceans, the game features the expected mechanics – dating, managing a farm, and traditional adventuring – but with a noticeable uptick in scale. Specifically, the game apparently starts with a giant uprooting your entire island and carrying it somewhere, and said giant is a recurring feature for retrieving things from the bottom of the ocean: ships, sunken islands, and so on.
As for romance, players can marry their love interest of choice and potentially raise kids. Seasonal events will also take place during the game, such as fishing challenges and swimsuit contests during summer. An official site has been launched, although the game is currently set only for a Japanese release of Feburary 24 on the Wii and PS3.
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More details have emerged about the upcoming Rune Factory 3, namely about some of the game’s heroines and creative uses for horticulture. Special seeds, called Active Seeds, grow immediately into something useful, like a pumpkin that sucks in enemies and does damage, or a leaf that can cross bodies of water. Additionally, the cast now includes an elven blacksmith, a girl named Chocola with a predictable love of food, and perhaps the world’s first witch-nurse. Apparently, the need for a healthy resume is truly universal.
Preorders for Rune Factory 3, set to release on October 22, will receive several bonuses, including an artbook, manga, and radio drama CD. Gaming icon Kirby has given no comment as to a possible patent infringement suit over the pumpkin-inhaling-damage thing.
Source: Siliconera