Category Archives: Announcement
Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Bundle Heading to North America on September 8th
Today Nintendo of America has announced that the highly sought after Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch bundle will be making it’s way to North America as a Wal Mart retail exclusive.
REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 17, 2017 – Walmart will be the exclusive retail partner for a new Nintendo Switch bundle that includes a download code for the Splatoon 2 game, a fresh carrying case and colorful new Joy-Con controllers in Neon Pink and Neon Green. The bundle will be available starting Sept. 8 at a suggested retail price of $379.99 and offers fans in North America their first chance to get their hands on that Joy-Con color combination.
“Consumers in Japan and Europe have already had a strong response to Splatoon 2bundles in their territories,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This exclusive Walmart bundle gives people who have been waiting to buy a Nintendo Switch a great value and incentive to get splatting.”
–PR
It’s good to see that Nintendo is confidant enough in Splatoon 2 to make it the first bundled game with the Nintendo Switch. However we can’t help but find it odd that Nintendo is deciding to only supply this at Wal Mart and not other retailers such as GameStop, Best Buy and Target. Hopefully this will be in plentiful stock for those who are looking to get their hands on one.
Also during this announcement, Nintendo has announced the next round for Splatoon 2’s Splatfest! Flight vs. Invisibility. It will be interesting to see which side comes out on top!
Mary Skelter Limited Edition Announced
Today Idea Factory International has officially unveiled the Mary Skelter Limited Edition that will be available for pre-order on August 22nd!
The Limited Edition will include the following:
Includes:
- Blood Maidens Cloth Poster
- Mary Skelter: Nightmares Novel Book
- Mary Skelter: Nightmares Official Art Book
- Reversible Cover Sleeve
- Collector’s Box
Cyberdimension Neptunia Hits PS4 Oct 10th, Steam Delayed till Early 2018
Today Idea Factory International announced a release date for the upcoming Hyperdimension Neptunia spin off Cyberdimension Neptunia.
The world of Alsgard calls! Cyberdimension Neptunia™: 4 Goddesses Online will release on the PlayStation®4 system October 10 (NA) and October 13 (EU) in both physical and digital formats. To ensure a smooth gameplay experience, the Steam version of the game has been rescheduled for an early 2018 launch.
–PR
It’s good to see that Cyberdimension Neptunia will be releasing in the US and Europe this Fall as opposed to this Winter! Sadly this seems to have come at the cost of the Steam version of the game, which was delayed until early 2018. You can check out the latest trailer here:
No news on a limited edition yet, hopefully we will see it as we get closer to launch!
Etrian Odyssey V Launches on October 17th in North America
This morning Atlus USA has announced that Etrian Odyssey V will launch on October 17th in North America. No word on when Deep Silver will publish the game in Europe. Hopefully we will get some information soon on a European release! In the meantime check out the latest trailer for Etrian Odyssey V explaining the Fencer class!
Hakuoki Kyoto Winds Hits Steam on August 24th
Today Idea Factory International announced that their latest Otome game Hakuoki Kyoto Winds, will be coming to Steam on August 24th!
Prepare your otome heart! Hakuoki™: Kyoto Winds comes to Steam this August 24 with a weeklong 30% discount, Deluxe Pack, and Winds Treasure Box DLC! Get the Deluxe Bundle or Complete Deluxe Set for even more savings!
-PR
The game will also be launching with a deluxe pack for $9.99 which contains the following:
- OST
- Event Scene Collection
- PC Wallpaper
- Mobile Wallpaper
- Character Art Collection
For those wanting to check out the steam page for the game you can find it here.
Mary Skelter Launches September 19th in NA and September 22nd in the EU
Idea Factory International has finally announced the release date for the long awaited PS Vita game Mary Skelter! You will be able to get your hands on this game on September 19th for our North American readers, and September 22nd for those of you in Europe.
Conquer your worst fears and nightmares in Mary Skelter™: Nightmares, Idea Factory International’s latest dungeon-crawling RPG, coming to the PlayStation®Vita system this September 19 (NA) and September 22 (EU)! It will be available as a digital and a physical release and compatible with the PlayStation®TV.
-PR
You can also check out the latest trailer here:
We will be reviewing Mary Skelter so be sure to keep an eye out for our review of the game!
Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5 Dancing Star Night Announced
It seems like there is no breaks on the Persona hype train. At the most recent Persona concert we got confirmation of of not only a Persona 3 Dancing game, but a Persona 5 Dancing game to boot. Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5 Dancing Star Night will be hitting Japan on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita Spring 2018. You can check out the respective trailers:
Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night:
Glad to see we have playable doors in this game, and more Lotus Juice is a treat for everyone.
Persona 5 Dancing Star Night:
Will not lie this one shocked me, I thought for sure Persona 5 Arena would be the first spin off, but this games music sounds on point too.
So 2018 is shaping up to be a big year for Persona fans, with more announcements on the horizon. Will we see some news of the elusive Persona Q 2? Well maybe.
Dragon Quest XI Echoes of an Elusive Age Heading Westward in 2018
Today Square Enix has delivered on some awesome news that a lot of Dragon Quest fans have been hoping to hear. Localization of Dragon Quest XI has officially begun!
Fans of great stories, captivating art and alluring music are certain to rejoice with today’s announcement from SQUARE ENIX® that DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age TM will be coming to the West next year.
The highly anticipated latest entry to the beloved DRAGON QUEST video game franchise follows the adventure of a hero who must solve the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charming cast of supporting characters. DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will offer a world of adventure, exploration and instances of heroism— all brought to life by the character art of famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and the memorable music of composer Koichi Sugiyama.
More details about the Western version will be revealed in Fall 2017.
-PR
It’s really awesome to see Square Enix bringing more Dragon Quest goodness to the west! So far we do not know which versions of the game are being localized. The game just recently released for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo 3DS in Japan, with a Switch version in development. It’s safe to assume we will at least get the PlayStation 4 version, but let’s hope Square Enix will have some awesome news for Nintendo fans as well this fall!
Etrian Odyssey V Launch Edition Announced
Sticking with Atlus tradition, Etrian Odyssey V will have it’s very own launch edition packed with some wonderful goodies! For those of you picking up Etrian Odyssey V at launch this is what you can expect to find in the launch edition of the game:
- 24-Page Art Book – Beautiful character art and concept sketches by the illustrious Yuji Himukai cover the pages of this magnificent art book. The unique explorers that will fill up your party are a wonder to behold.
- 6-Track Music CD – A grand journey is utterly droll without music, so get into the adventuring mindset with an enchanting soundtrack crafted by long-time series composer Yuzo Koshiro!
- Outer Box – The Yggdrasil and eager adventurers adorn this colorful out box which protects the precious treasures it holds within.
–PR
This is also looking to be one of the few Atlus launch editions that dosen’t seem to include the infamous “Atlus Tax”, you will be able to pick this up this Fall for $39.99.
Atlus USA will also be streaming some Etrian Odyssey V on their twitch. channel to celebrate the series 10th Anniversary on July 28th at 6:00pm EST. In the mean time you can check out the newest trailer for the game.
25th Anniversary Special Edition Shin Megami Tensei Deep Strange Announced
Atlus today has shown off the cover art for Shin Megami Tensei Deep Strange Journey (or Strange Journey Redux in the US) in the most recent issue of Famitsu.
The Limited Edition will include the following items:
- Shin Megami Tensei Deep Strange Journey
- A 208 page art book
- A six CD soundtrack celebrating the series music
- A special edition box
You can get your hands on this thing for the low price of 16,800 Yen. This edition launches in Japan on October 26th. Sadly there is no news on whether or not western fans will be able to get their hands on this 25th Anniversary edition in the western release next year. Fingers crossed that Atlus will give us something to celebrate!
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