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Cyberpunk VN Tokyo Necro to Receive English Release in 2023

Posted by Cory Tischbein on February 6, 2023
2016’s popular cyberpunk visual novel Tokyo Necro will see an officially licensed international release early this year for PC! Localization firm JAST USA is producing it, and pre-orders are now open on Steam, GOG, and JAST USA’s storefront. JAST USA also created an English version of Tokyo Necro’s… Read More »
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Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Receives ‘Prologue’ trailer

Posted by Tom Cox on February 6, 2023
Ahead of Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana’s release in Japan on April 27th, Falcom has released a prologue trailer for the title. The video has Adol Christin (voiced by Yuki Kaji) recap how he made his way to the region of Felghana, where the title’s story takes place. The video helps to explain som… Read More »
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Atlus Reveal Persona 3’s Most Popular Songs

Posted by Tom Cox on February 6, 2023
Following a poll held by Atlus in December of last year, the company has revealed which Persona 3 songs are most popular among fans. It’s worth noting that no tracks from Persona 3 FES’ extra content were featured in the poll, most likely because they don’t appear across all versions of the game (a… Read More »
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Fire Emblem Engage Special Vocal Edition Soundtrack Releasing in March

Posted by Tom Cox on February 6, 2023
Following Fire Emblem Engage’s release last month, Nintendo has revealed that they will be releasing a soundtrack album. The package includes both the title’s opening and ending theme, performed by Ryo, and special content in the form of 26 clear illustration sheets featuring Engage’s cast. The coll… Read More »
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Wandering Sword Demo Out Today on Steam

Posted by Tom Cox on February 6, 2023
As part of Steam Next Fest, Spiral Up Games will be releasing a demo for Wandering Sword, a stunning Wuxia-style RPG with an HD-2D art style. The demo will only be available for a limited time, from February 6th-28th. Wandering Sword | Steam Next Fest Trailer – February 2023: Transform into a young… Read More »
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Clean Midgar in PowerWash Simulator’s Free DLC

Posted by Cory Tischbein on February 4, 2023
Grossed out by the grime in Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Sector 7 slums? Well, you’re in luck: you can clean it all up in PowerWash Simulator’s upcoming Midgar Special Pack DLC! Publisher Square Enix Collective and developer FuturLab have yet to announce the DLC’s release date, but they have stated it… Read More »

Final Fantasy X Kabuki Stage Play to Run in Tokyo

Posted by Cory Tischbein on February 3, 2023
Kabuki fans, rejoice: IHI Stage Around Tokyo will host a kabuki stage play of Final Fantasy X this spring! The show will be performed 35 times between March 4th and April 12th. The show has a website where you can grab your tickets! Tickets for half the show start at ¥11,000 JPY, and more premium ti… Read More »
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Fourth Free Title Update on February 7th Brings Frosty New Threats

Posted by Tin Manuel on February 2, 2023
Calling all hunters! At the February Digital Event, Capcom shared what to expect from the fourth free title update of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. If you played Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, you’ll instantly recognize who the new, powerful, icy Elder Dragon is. In addition, players can look forw… Read More »
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Square Enix Asks Fans Which Titles Team Asano Should Work On Next

Posted by Tom Cox on February 2, 2023
Square Enix Japan has released a survey asking fans which titles they’d like to see Team Asano, the developers behind the Bravely series, Octopath Traveler series, and Triangle Strategy, work on next. The survey is a general questionnaire about the studio. However, the two questions causing a stir a… Read More »
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Souls of Chronos Debuts February 14th on PS5, Switch, and PC Worldwide

Posted by Alvin Lim on February 2, 2023
Developed by Chinese developer FUTU Studio and published by Astrolabe Games, isometric action RPG Souls of Chronos will be launching February 14th on PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam worldwide! The game will support English, Japanese, and both Traditional and Simplified Chinese language optio… Read More »
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Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, and More to be Delisted From Xbox 360 Marketplace February 7th

Posted by Alvin Lim on February 1, 2023
Microsoft has posted an update that they are planning to delist some game titles and add-on content from the Xbox 360 Marketplace on February 7th. You will still be able to redownload the games you’ve already purchased after they are delisted, but they will no longer be purchasable through the Xbox… Read More »

Loop8: Summer of Gods Descends Upon North America, Europe on June 6th

Posted by Alvin Lim on February 1, 2023
Previously announced for just “Spring 2023” in the west, XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe have revealed that the time-looping, turn-based RPG Loop8: Summer of Gods will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on June 6th in North America and Europe. Marvelous Japan… Read More »
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Like a Dragon: Ishin! Unsheathes New Blade of Vengeance Trailer

Posted by Alvin Lim on February 1, 2023
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have unleashed a new trailer for the upcoming formerly known as Yakuza spinoff—Like a Dragon: Ishin! The trailer showcases the main motivation for protagonist Sakamoto Ryoma in the game’s story, where he seeks revenge after being framed for the assassination of his ment… Read More »
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Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles Brings Rhapsody II & III West for the First Time

Posted by Mike Salbato on January 31, 2023
During yesterday’s NIS 30th Aniversary Livestream, NISA surprised fans by revealing their plans to localize — for the first time (officially) in the West — the two sequels to Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. This summer, Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles will bundle the newly-titled Rhapsody II: Balla… Read More »
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Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Heads West Fall 2023

Posted by Tom Cox on January 31, 2023
During the NIS 30th Aniversary Livestream, the publisher revealed that Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless will release in Western regions on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and PC via Steam this fall! The same event also revealed that Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles, a collection of Rhapsody II &… Read More »
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Japan Officially Celebrates January 31st as Final Fantasy VII Day

Posted by Tin Manuel on January 31, 2023
It’s official, January 31st is now registered in Japan Anniversary Association as a day to celebrate the birthday of Final Fantasy VII. Today also marks the 26th year since its first release back in 1997.  The following is a heartwarming statement written in the classic VII font from Yoshinori Kitas… Read More »

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Opens the Curtains Early With February 1st Demo

Posted by Tyler Trosper on January 31, 2023
The orchestra is warming up early! Square Enix has announced that a demo for the upcoming Theatrhythm Final Bar Line will hit PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on February 1st. Furthermore, the demo will allow you to carry your data over to the full game. Of the 385 tracks in the standard edition, 3… Read More »
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The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling Woos Players Early With New Demo

Posted by Tyler Trosper on January 31, 2023
Are you interested in The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling, but you aren’t sure which hunky man to fall in love with? Publisher Dramatic Create hopes to ease your decision with a demo now available on the Nintendo eShop. If you like the demo enough, the game is available at a 10% discount… Read More »

Strategy RPG Redemption Reapers Set to Launch February 22nd

Posted by Tom Cox on January 30, 2023
Binary Haze Interactive, alongside developer Adglobe, has announced that Redemption Reapers will launch digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC via Steam on February 22nd. A physical release will also take place sometime in late April. Redemption Reapers – Official Gameplay Trailer: Meet… Read More »
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Persona 4’s Most Popular Songs Revealed By Atlus

Posted by Tom Cox on January 30, 2023
Following the recent release of Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable on modern platforms, Atlus has revealed which songs from Persona 4 are the most popular with fans. The results come from a poll held by Atlus back in December of 2022 in which they asked players to vote for their favourite tunes… Read More »
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Event Scheduled for February 1st

Posted by Tom Cox on January 30, 2023
Capcom has announced that the next Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event will take place on February 1st. The broadcast will give players a look at all the new content set to be released with “Free Title Update 4” of the expansion. The event is expected to take place at 3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM ET/1… Read More »
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Undead’ DLC Available Now

Posted by Tom Cox on January 30, 2023
2K, Marvel Entertainment, and developer Firaxis have announced that Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ first DLC, “The Good, the Bad, and the Undead”, is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. The expansion is priced at $14.99 USD/£11.99 GBP and includes new story con… Read More »
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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Coming West June 27th

Posted by Tin Manuel on January 28, 2023
Marvelous Europe announced Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life will be available on June 27th in the West for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Since the game launched considerably earlier in Japan on the Nintendo eShop on January 26th, many players there have alr… Read More »
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Rolls Out May 11th

Posted by Alvin Lim on January 28, 2023
CyberConnect2 has announced that strategy RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and PC on May 11th! It will also be available on Xbox and PC Game Pass on launch day. New story and gameplay details have also been revealed for… Read More »
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Honkai: Star Rail Final Closed Beta Sign-Ups Open Until February 2nd

Posted by Alvin Lim on January 28, 2023
HoYoverse has announced that Honkai: Star Rail is opening sign-ups for its final closed beta! From now until February 2nd, you can sign up for a chance to experience the new space fantasy turn-based RPG on PC, Android, or iOS. As the next iteration of Honkai Impact, (Genshin Impact’s sister franchis… Read More »
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