Bio: John Boske

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John "Karlinn" Boske
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Just your average, lazy, mildly obsessive-compulsive 20-something gamer/writer, with aspirations of doing either of the latter for pay sometime in the near future. I make no secret of my PC gaming heritage, nor the fact that I use 'heritage' improperly to describe a tendency to favor; I believe the proper word there is proclivity. But I digress.

I do that a lot too, by the way.

Anyhow, until further notice I'm your resident editor person who occasionally deigns to review games, but mostly is just here to keep things running as smoothly and error-free as possible. I have a strong fondness for literature of all kinds, have a man-crush on Warren Spector, and possess a soft spot for those games that offer little more than a really cool idea. I'm also one of the nicest, most laid-back people you're going to find without the aid of "herbal supplements", and I'm told I should be in radio.

If only, my friends. *If only*.

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Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Launches November in Japan

Thursday, July 16th, 2015 by | Posted in Uncategorized

Care of Famitsu comes the Japanese release date for Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force. The title will launch for PS4 on https://www.cialispascherfr24.com/peut-on-avoir-du-cialis-sans-ordonnance/ November 5, priced at 7,538 yen at retail and 6,480 for digital copies.

Source: Gematsu

Dark Souls III Announced

Monday, June 15th, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

With E3 in full swing, Bandai Namco officially announced Dark Souls III as it was debuted during Microsoft’s press conference today. The title will launch in 2016 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Check out the trailer for yourself here.

Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Revealed

Monday, April 6th, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

First mentioned in times long past (2013), Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem is at last a real thing. Nintendo and Atlus recently showed off the planned crossover, which now bears the title of Genei Ibunroku #FE, or Illusory Revelations Sharp FE.

The setting tilts more towards the Shin Megami Tensei side of things, taking place in a modern Japan that exists alongside a hidden fantasy universe, from which the Fire Emblem characters emerge. How exactly this mixture works has not yet been detailed, though a trailer has been released on yonder YouTube, and the official site (in Japanese) is available hereabouts.

The title is planned for a winter release in Japan; a global release has yet to be announced.

Source: Gematsu

Yokai Watch 2 Hits Six Million Copies Shipped

Monday, April 6th, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Level-5 has announced that Yokai Watch 2 has exceeded six million shipped copies. This includes both retail and download copies across all three versions of the title (Ganso, Honke, Shinuchi). The company had previously announced last week that total series sales reached the seven million mark.

Source: Gematsu

Dragon’s Dogma Online Begins Alpha Test in April

Monday, April 6th, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Capcom will begin alpha testing of Dragon’s Dogma Online this month, with signups beginning on Tuesday, April 7. Participants will be announced on April 15, and the test itself will run on the PS3 between April 20 and 28.

Source: Gematsu

Square Enix Shows Type-0 Sequel Teaser

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

At a Final Fantasy Type-0 HD launch event in Hong Kong, Square Enix showed off artwork and a teaser video for a possible sequel to the title. The sequel has not yet been announced or titled, though director Hajime Tabata did state that his team wants to begin production.

Check the video out over on Youtube.

Source: Gematsu

Etrian Odyssey News: Free Mystery Dungeon DLC, 2 Untold Coming to North America

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

In a bundle of Etrian Odyssey news, Atlus announced that Etrian Mystery Dungeon will be getting a month of free DLC with its North American release on April 7. Consisting of add-on quests, some repeatable, the content will be free until May 5, at which point they’ll be for sale individually for $1.49-1.99 apiece.

Additionally, the company announced that Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight will be coming to the 3DS in North America this summer. Both retail and digital versions will be priced at $49.99.

Source: Gematsu

Atelier Rorona 3DS Pushed Back to Spring

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland has been delayed from its March 26 release in Japan. Koei Tecmo announced that the 3DS title now has a spring release window.

Source: Gematsu

Langrisser 3DS Titled, Set for July Japan Launch

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

The 3DS redux of Langrisser has been given an official title and launch period, thanks to a leak from Japanese online retailer Rakuten. Titled Langrisser Re: Incarnation Tensei, the game is planned for a mid-July release in Japan.

Source: Gematsu

Final Fantasy XI Plans: Spinoff, Final Scenario, PS2/360 Versions Ending

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Square Enix has announced plans for the final scenario for Final Fantasy XI. Titled Rhapsodies of Vana’diel, the content will be split into three parts launching in May, August, and November of this year. The release of the final chapter will signal the end of major updates to the game, though the game will still see maintenance and content fine-tuning. PS2 and 360 operations for the title will cease in March 2016.

The company will also partner with Nexon for a mobile adaptation of Final Fantasy XI. Apart from optimization for the platform and making use of the touchscreen interface, few details were given at this time, though FFXI Mobile will launch in Japan, Korea, North America, and Europe.

The last announcement was for Final Fantasy Grandmasters, a smartphone-based online RPG based in the world of FFXI. Japanese beta testing will begin in April.

Source: Gematsu

Tales of Graces F / Symphonia Chronicles Compilation Leaked for Europe

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Speaking of leaks, Amazon Germany has revealed that Bandai Namco is releasing another Tales compilation with the Symphonia games, this time including Tales of Graces F. The aptly-named Tales of Graces F / Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Compilation will launch in Europe on Friday, March 27, priced at €19.99.

The compilation has not been officially confirmed as of yet, and the status of a global release is not known at this time.

Source: Dualshockers

Damascus Gear: Operation Tokyo Going Global

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Arc System Works announced that PS Vita action RPG Damascus Gear: Operation Tokyo will launch digitally in North and South America, with a European release to follow. The American launches are set for March 24, priced at $14.99.

Source: Gematsu

Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker to Utilize StreetPass, SpotPass

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Atlus has elaborated on the use of StreetPass and SpotPass in Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker. StreetPass will allow players to pass skills and stat bonuses to each others’ demons, with both the demon and the passed bonuses chosen at random. SpotPass will deliver additional content after launch, such as entirely new demons and abilities.

Record Breaker hits the 3DS in North America on May 5.

Source: Gematsu

Wasteland 2 Coming to Xbox One, Getting Visual and Gameplay Updates

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Amidst its showing at Game Developers Conference, Microsoft announced that several titles, including the Kickstarter-born Wasteland 2, will be making the jump to Xbox One. While a release window was not specified, inXile separately announced that gameplay and graphical updates are in the works – including changes to the character system and modding tools – as part of moving the game’s codebase to Unity 5.

Source: Gamespot

Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Hits NA in May

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Atlus has announced that Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker will hit North American 3DSs on May 5.

Source: Gematsu

Mevius Final Fantasy Battles, Job System Revealed

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Square Enix has shared some more information about Mevius Final Fantasy, the smartphone entry in the long-running RPG series. Battles have been designed around the smartphone interface, with basic attacks accessible via tapping the screen; multiple attacks can be performed in one turn, and players can use various magic abilities to augment their offense. Defeated enemies drop Elements, which are used to unlock more abilities.

Additionally, Mevius will feature a job system, with correspondingly different attacks depending on the job. Screenshots confirm Black Mage and Ranger, the latter of which functions as a thief-type role. Other series staples, such as moogles, will also make an appearance.

Source: Gematsu

More PoPoLoCrois Farm Story Details

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Marvelous has revealed a few more tidbits about PoPoLoCrois Farm Story‘s world and plot. Screenshots show a town called Matthew Village, which Prince Pietro visits during his quest to stop the Black Beast. The town has snowy weather year round, and the presence of the Black Beast prevents the locals – particularly a girl named Sasha – from producing crops. Cue the prince venturing into the field dungeon where the beast waits.

PoPoLoCrois Farm Story is set for a June 18 release on the 3DS in Japan.

Source: Gematsu

Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Set for May PS4 Launch

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Square Enix has announced the launch dates for the PS4 version of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster. The North American release is scheduled for May 12, with Japan following on the 14th and Europe on the 15th. The PS4 version of the remaster will feature cross-save functionality with PS3 and PS Vita copies, remote play on the Vita, and both the original and remastered soundtracks.

Source: Gematsu

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Century to Go Global This Summer

Saturday, February 14th, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Century: Colons Make the Game Go Faster has been confirmed for North American and European releases by Idea Factory International. The PS Vita remake of Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory adds more to the story, along with dual language support in the form of downloadable Japanese audio.

The launch window to get your console war on is set for this summer.

Source: Gematsu

Bravely Second Subtitled to End Layer, Features Save Data Bonuses

Saturday, February 14th, 2015 by | Posted in Game News

Bravely Second will now be known as Bravely Second: End Layer, Square Enix recently announced. Furthermore, up through the end of May, Square Enix Members can upload Bravely Second save data to unlock special costumes for Magnolia, Yuu, Edea, and Tiz.

The title is set for an April 23 release in Japan.

Source: Gematsu