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Final Fantasy XIII Versus Gameplay 7 min Trailer
Written by Theodore Mak
A new trailer has been released of Final Fantasy Versus XIII containing old and new clips of the game. Gameplay footage is heavily emphasized in the video and Kingdom Hearts fans will instantly recognize the free roaming combat system since Tetsuya Nomura worked on both games. Interestingly, the game environments resemble modern day Japan based on the cityscapes. As usual, the CG cutscenes are gorgeous and some of the best we've seen yet from Square Enix.
Video included inside.
English speaking mecha fans are rejoicing slowly as we have received word that a fan translation group has released a complete English patch online for the Game Boy Advance game, Super Robot Wars J (Super Robot Taisen J).
The main series are strategy role playing games (SRPGs) involving character and mecha cross overs from various anime and video games. Licensing issues have prevented the games from reaching Western shores in English apart from the Original Generation (OG) series which features original characters and mecha.
It's a shame Namco Bandai doesn't release the game stateside.
Please do not discuss or ask where the patch may be found.
NIS America announced on Tuesday that they have secured the rights to publish games by Imageepoch in the United States and Europe. Haru Akenaga, President of NIS America was quoted,
“I am attracted by their philosophy of creating games. Imageepoch is already a distinguished videogame developer in Japan. Not only that, but it is my firm belief that their future titles will fascinate JRPG fans in the US and Europe in the near future.”
Interestingly this collaboration announcement with NIS America came almost exactly a week after Imageepoch's press conference which apart from announcing several new titles, also revealed more information on their upcoming PSP blockbuster title, Black Rock Shooter.
Though none of this definitively proves anything, we would say an English release is likely based on NIS America's history. Stay tuned as we keep you updated with the latests news.
Imageepoch has previously worked on the Luminous Arc series and the PSP title Fate/Extra based off the Fate/stay night franchise.
Idea Factory’s strategy RPG Hyper Dimension Neptune has just been greenlit for a North American release. Published by Nippon Ichi Software, this Playstation 3 title is set to land on store shelves spring 2011. The game features existing game consoles and developers personified as cute anime characters. These young ladies are not just cute, but they are also deadly. They must fight the terror that is piracy. Check out some of these screenshots and tell us what you think about this interesting new title.
All new strategy RPG Z.H.P: Unlosing Ranger vs Darkdeath Evilman has been released this week. Z.H.P is available on the Playstation Portable and can be purchased on the Playstation Network or retail stores. Z.H.P was developed by the same team who created the Disgaea series. The new game has similar aspects that made the Disgaea series such a hit among hardcore strategy RPG gamers. Check out our review of Z.H.P: Unlosing Ranger vs Darkdeath Evilman in the near future, but check out this new trailer in the meantime.
Nippion Ichi Software (NIS) has just released a new trailer for Prinny 2: Operation Panties dood! The lovable peons are back and it looks as if demon penguin fans are going to get a lot from this new title. Players will need the help of 1000 Prinnies to find the thief who stole master Etna’s panties. Prinny 2 looks to be an action filled title with plenty of new things that will probably enhance the experience players know from the first Prinny title.
Atlus recently announced they will release Catherine for the Playsation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 17. This is the first HD game done by Atlus's Persona team. The game is priced at 7,328 yen, which is about $90. In Japan, Catherine has been given a C Cero rating, which means the game is suitable for players 15 and up. The game is turning out to be a must have title for Altus fans. These new screenshots show how creepy, sexy, and paranormal Catherine really is.
Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! will arrive in North America for the Playstation Portable. The game is set to land in the hands of dood lovers this January. Prinny 2 continues the side-scrolling hack and slash adventure by allowing players to control our favorite dead penguin, while including new features that will make it a must have for all action fans.
New footage for Final Fantasy Agito XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII are now online. The trailer includes actual gameplay footage of Final Fantasy Agito XIII for Playstation Portable and Final Fantasy Versus XIII for Playstation 3. Fans have been in the dark ever since these two games have been announced, but now they can witness the adventure that is Fabula Nova Crystallis. Check out the trailer here.
Nintendo's 3DS has a release date and price point for Japanese Nintendo fans. The system will sell at 25,000 yen, or about $300, and will be released on February 26. The 3DS will be available in aqua blue and cosmos black. Fans will be happy to hear that the entire DS library will be compatible with the new system. The system will be bundled with everything players need to get started on their 3D adventure.
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Popular love simulator Love Plus is coming to the Nintendo 3DS. Aside from the game being shown in 3-D, not much else is known at the moment. From the trailer, it seems that there might even be a screenshot feature during encounters with the girls? It seems that the Konami conference is still going on at the moment, so we’ll keep you posted. Trailer after the jump.
New costumes will be coming Super Street Fighter 4 fans’ ways this October via downloadable content. This will be the third set of alternate costumes that fans can download, with one set released for Street Fighter 4 and another for Super Street Fighter 4’s release. Notable designs include M. Bison’s costume, which is an allusion to Mobile Suit Gundam’s Char Aznable, Chun Li’s Street Fighter Alpha throwback, and Cody’s orange jumpsuit. The last set of costumes cost about $3.99 on Playstation Network or 320 Microsoft Points on Xbox 360 per pack. With 35 characters, that'll come out to seven packs. Shots and video after the jump.
OneChanbara, D3’s series famous for combining zombies and scantily clad women, is heading to the PSP in Japan later this winter. The new game, OneChanbara Special, will feature missions that players can cooperatively tackle wirelessly. Players can choose from four different characters: Aya, Saki, Reiko Anna, and Misery. So far, only Aya and Saki have been released in screenshots. More after the jump.
Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy is confirmed for a 2011 US release. No specific date was released beyond that, but it’s good to hear that the game will be released in the same year in both US and Japan. A simultaneous release would be too much to ask, given Square Enix’s track record of slowly translating games for the western market.
[Source: 1UP.com]