Author: Orpheus Joshua

Famitsu interviewed select staff members of the upcoming Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, such as director Tatsuya Ogushi and lead planner Takahiro Sakiyama. The group discussed various facets of the upcoming package, such as how the source code and data are based on the Japan-only PSP port compilation, Genso Suikoden I&II. However, various bug and stability fixes have been implemented, ultimately making the collective experience distinct from the PSP release despite the shared foundation. Ogushi also confirmed that the added content from the Sega Saturn port of the first Suikoden won’t be present. The rest of…

Yuki Ishikawa, the producer of the upcoming Tales of Graces f Remastered, was recently interviewed by IGN. In addition to this upcoming project, Ishikawa discussed broadening the franchise’s reach to a vaster audience. For instance, he revealed that the team is not looking to initiate platform exclusivity for future releases, as they want the series on as many platforms as possible. On a more personal note, Ishikawa stated his desire to remaster Tales of the Abyss, which is one of the reasons he joined Bandai Namco in the first place. Tales of the Abyss is my favorite entry in the franchise, so I,…

Akatsuki Games and Too Kyo Games have shared two new character trailers for their action RPG Tribe Nine. These two new videos introduce Hyakuichitaro Senju and Kazuki Aoyama, who will be available in the upcoming Steam Next Fest demo between October 15 and October 22, 2024. Over 20 hours of content will be available, so fans will need to commit to that week. Tribe Nine occurs during 20XX in Neo Tokyo, a futuristic country that’s ruled by deadly games. Teens here participate in life-or-death battles to reclaim their stolen dreams and freedom. Players will liberate the city in parties of three…

Developer Aggro Crab has posted a prototype version of its underwater souls-like adventure, Another Crab’s Treasure, on PC via itch.io. Thanks to Wario64 for sharing this news. This prototype can be completed in around three to five minutes and was just meant to show to investors. The full message from the team can be viewed below: Take a peek at the very first build of Another Crab’s Treasure made back in Feb of 2021! Including OG Kril and an enemy you might recognize that made it to the full release of Another Crab’s Treasure! The prototype can be completed in about 3-5 minutes, so…

Studio MDHR has released new behind-the-scenes footage for Cuphead The Delicious Last Course, featuring the recording of the track “Baking the Wondertart.” This song plays during the DLC’s final battle. It was composed by Kristofer Maddigan, with over 110 members of the Cuphead Orchestra. Additionally, this recording was shared to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Cuphead proper. Free sheet music is also available. If you missed it, check out our review of the Cuphead DLC’s PC version, in which we gave a perfect score due to its terrific soundtrack, excellent animation, and masterful boss design. Cuphead allows players to take control of either Cuphead or Mugman…

Square Enix has announced that pre-orders are now available for the Final Fantasy Moogle Bounty Mayhem Board Game. Costing $44.99, this game is designed by Seiji Kanai, a renowned board game designer in Japan who is known for the acclaimed Love Letter. The title has each player take on the role of one of six Moogle siblings, each with its own unique set of Battle Cards. The goal is to be the best in the mob hunt, defeating monsters in multiple regions. Every playthrough is a unique experience based on the combination of Moogles and monsters, encouraging replay value across…

Sega has announced that the second episode of the Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings prequel animated series is now available. This second episode, “Finding the Way,” initiates Shadow’s search for answers, eventually resulting in a confrontation between him and his allies against Eggman. Episode three, “To the Ark,” will be released on October 10. Check out the first episode. Sonic X Shadow Generations will be released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 25, 2024. Exclusive to PlayStation, players who buy the game on PS4 or PS5…

Fast-Paced Combat That Stands Out One of my favorite developers is Motion Twin, the development team behind the immensely successful action roguelite Dead Cells, which is probably my preferred take on the popular genre. So, following Dead Cells’ final gameplay content update, it was only natural for the developer’s next project, Windblown, to grab my attention. I received access to an early build state of this highly anticipated title. While I’m concerned about performance, the gameplay identity here has the potential to be an addictive hit. Windblown does have a narrative and a setting it tries to moderately invest you…

Atlus and iam8bit have announced that pre-orders are now available for vinyl of Persona 4 Arena & Persona 4 Arena Ultimax as well as Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth. The Persona 4 Arena & Persona 4 Arena Ultimax 3xLP costs $64.99 USD and is planned to be shipped in the second quarter of 2025. The tracklist is as follows: [P4A] Best Friends The Ultimate Best Friends -instrumental- The Fighter Sparks Fly Reach Out To The Truth -in Mayonaka Arena- The Junes Hero Like The Dragon Princess Amagi-ya A Pure-Hearted Beast Kuma Kuma Circus! Seeker Of Truth Heartful Cry -in…

Paramount Game Studios and Saber Interactive have announced that the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender will receive a AAA action RPG based in the Avatar Legends universe. Not many details about this project have surfaced, as it’s still in early development, but it’s described as “the biggest video game in franchise history.” It is also being planned for PC and consoles and made in “close collaboration” with Avatar Studios. Fans can anticipate a new, never-before-seen Avatar within a narrative that occurred thousands of years ago. Further, new and familiar characters will be present. The gameplay will feature dynamic combat…

Publisher WhisperGames and developer KEIZO have officially announced that ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist will be released for Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2024. This DLC for the original game was released for PC via Steam in February, but this Switch version will be a standalone purchase that does not require one to own the original game. ASTLIBRA Revision is a unique 2D action JRPG boasting some pretty wild story beats and addictive action systems. The game was developed over the course of 14 years with over one year of revision. The gameplay systems include six difficulty levels and a variety of…

Developer Nihon Falcom has announced that the second wave of DLC is now available for The Legend of Heroes Kai no Kiseki -Farewell O Zemuria-. Fans can purchase the second set of bunny attire and alternate costume colorations for ￥1,650 each. Additionally, newly depicted chibi representations for the Grim Garten are available, alongside an additional set of Xipha covers and two BGM sets. You can view images of this newly launched DLC via our gallery below: The story heavily features Operation Startaker, a national-scale project by Calvard’s 23rd president, Roy Gramheart. The aim is to reach beyond the atmosphere by…

Capcom has announced that the Capcom Cafe will collaborate with the Ace Attorney franchise at the Ikebukuro and Umeda locations between October 25 and December 19, 2024. Fans in the regions can anticipate menu items and merchandise from the Ace Attorney series, with the collaboration items set to be themed on the key art. Said key art depicts several core series characters in magician attire, so Trucy is at home here. Other characters include Apollo, Maya, Phoenix, Edgeworth, Kazuma, Ryunosuke, Susato, Herlock, and Barok von Zieks. Further details, such as the locations of the two cafes, can be found on…

GoodSmile and Nintendo have announced that pre-orders are now available for a figma of Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Sculpted by Max Factory (SF345) / POLY-TOYS, this faithful recreation of Zelda features standard, closed-eyes, and serious aces, alongside multiple optional parts like the Purad Pad and broken Master Sword. Pre-orders cost $82.99, and shipments are planned for the first quarter of 2026. You can view images of the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom figma via our gallery below: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom occurs after the events of Breath of the Wild, focusing on Link having to find Zelda after the two investigate treacherous ruins beneath Hyrule Castle.…

Square Enix North America has announced that new Final Fantasy XVI merchandise is available for pre-order. Fans can pre-order acrylic stands of the older versions of Clive, Jill, and Joshua, as well as Dion for $25.99 each ahead of planned April 2025 shipments. Further, a gaming mouse pad featuring the Final Fantasy XVI Dominants is available for pre-order for $34.99 ahead of an April 2025 release. It is made of polyester and rubber and is sized at L 15.75 in x W 31.50 in x D 0.20 in. You can view images of these upcoming items via our gallery below:…

Udon Entertainment has announced that the first volume of the Rockman-chan manga is now available to pre-order in the West as Little Mega Man. The paperback version of the 196-page book can be pre-ordered on Amazon for $13.99, and the first volume is planned to be released on January 21, 2025. The following synopsis was provided: The endless battle between Dr. Wily and Mega Man begins! In this wacky new take on the Blue Bomber’s early days, our hero encounters “classic” robots such as… Platform Man! Nostra-Man-damus! Comfy Chair Man! Wait… why is Rush a real dog!? And is that……

Square Enix has posted a new interview with Visions of Mana director Ryosuke Yoshida, discussing the title’s combat system. Throughout the interview, Yoshida emphasizes the difficulty the team had implementing the right degree of combat balancing, ensuring that battles were neither too short nor lengthy. Measures were taken so skilled action players could achieve victory at lower levels while those not versed in action games could progress by paying close attention to stats and equipment. Classes are tied to the elemental vessels in this entry because, during development, these facets felt disconnected from each other. Eventually, this critique led to…

Capcom and Udon Entertainment have announced that the Mega Man X DiVE art book Mega Man X DiVE: Official Complete Works will be released in the West on March 25, 2025. Fans can anticipate 256 pages of compiled artwork from the shutdown free-to-play title, with character designs, concept art, key art, and creator commentary. Further, an interview with the developers will also be presented. Pre-orders are now available on Amazon for $49.99. The following product description was provided: Collecting the artwork behind the fan-favorite game — Mega Man X DiVE! This action-platforming adventure has written a new chapter in the…

To commemorate the start of October 2024, Square Enix has shared an official mobile Dragon Quest calendar. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Windows on November 14, 2024. The original Dragon Quest III is a legendary RPG that defined the genre’s foundations, establishing its presence for future generations. The narrative follows the player hero character, eventually known by the title Erdrick, as they recruit select traveling companions and initially journey to defeat Baramos, who seeks to destroy the world. The protagonist’s caretaker, Ortega, fails in their quest to defeat Baramos.…

SFB Games has announced that its retro-inspired horror adventure Crow Country will be released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on October 16, 2024. Additionally, the Japanese localization will be present on all platforms on the same date. Crow Country is currently available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The announcement trailer for these newly supported platforms also doubles as an accolades celebration, highlighting the positive critical reception this title has received. Crow Country is a survival horror experience where players will solve puzzles and riddles in an abandoned theme park. Despite what glances at the scenery may imply, there is…