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Pokemon Sun & Moon Games Are the Best Pre-Selling Games in Nintendo History

On November 1, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Last Thursday Nintendo revealed that its upcoming new entry to the renowned Pokemon series, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon, are the best pre-selling games in the company's history. The game's "Special Demo Version" is the most downloaded demo in the Nintendo 3DS eShop's history. Having played the demo...

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Persona 5’s Real World Locations

On September 29, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Persona 5 is set in Tokyo, and with all the teasers and videos being released for the next big hit in the Persona franchise, it seems that many fans have found some of the real areas where locations in the game were modeled after. One of the locations that peaked the interest of fans was Yongenjaya...

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Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers Available Now on Crunchyroll

On September 3, 2016September 3, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

Atlus' highly-anticipated addition to their celebrated RPG series Persona 5 is only short of two weeks from releasing in Japan -- on September 15th. While it's international release won't be for another five months -- on Valentine's Day, to be exact -- the prestigious developer/publisher is ramping ...

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Original Collaboration from Toei Animation and RPG Developer Gust Announced

On August 31, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

Toei Animation, one of the longest-running and most esteemed animation companies in Japan, and RPG game developer Gust are officially teaming up on a from-the-ground-up original production, as revealed in a newly-launched site. Before its inevitable launch this fall, Toei and Koei Tecmo -- Gust's pa...

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Get Ready to Cuddle with These Precious Build-a-Bear Eevee Plushies

On August 31, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

Collectors of all things cute and cuddly will be ecstatic to hear that the famed plush retail powerhouse, Build-a-Bear Workshop, is teaming up with the Pokémon Company on a new line of Eevee stuffed toys to stampede across all of their North American and UK locations. Starting in September, these pr...

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Gust Reveals More Information on Their “Heroic RPG,” Blue Reflection

On August 30, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

Even as we approach the tail end of 2016, Nagano-based developer Gust is showing no signs of stopping on their intense release schedule with Atelier Firis: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Journey and Nights of Azure 2 due out on September 29th and December 22nd in Japan. While mystery still shrouds ...

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Which Gen-1 Pokemon Starter Is the Best? Japanese Players Weigh In

On March 29, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Every avid Pokemon player has a favorite starter, a Pokemon they always lean towards. We all have fond memories of when we started our very first journey to be a master, which Pokemon we chose to raise and bond with. Celebrating Pokemon's 20th anniversary, MyNavi posted an intriguing question for fa...

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Horray! Amazon Japan Now Offers International Shipping on Games

On March 9, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

Importing video games and consoles from Japan just got exponentially easier, thanks to Amazon Japan introducing international shipping. However, according to Gematsu, there might be a sprinkle of titles - including Capcom's Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 6 - that are unavailable for purchase overseas...

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Dungeon-Crawling JRPG Etrian Odyssey V’s First Trailer Streamed

On March 7, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

Atlus, whom many may recognize as the driving force behind the successful Shin Megami Tensei series, have released the first trailer for Etrian Odyssey V: The End of the Long Myth, the next entry in the publisher/developer's flagship dungeon-crawling RPG series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...

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Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Gets Its Official Western Title as Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE

On March 5, 2016March 5, 2016 by "Big Sister" Rii

During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Nintendo shed more light on their upcoming Wii U JRPG, previously known as Genei Ibun Roku #FE. Nintendo revealed that the game will release on June 24 worldwide, and the official Western title is Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. The game will feature Japanese dub w...

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Nintendo Direct to Be Livestreamed Tomorrow, Will Cover Summer 2016 Releases

On March 2, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

It's already been less than a week since Nintendo's last Direct showcase which featured the Japanese publisher formally announcing the existence of Pokemon Sun and Moon, the next series of games in the legendary handheld series. Tomorrow, on March 3rd, Nintendo will be returning once again to grace ...

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Fire Emblem Event Held in Toronto: Choosing My Fate Early

On February 15, 2016 by "Big Sister" Rii

Title (English): Fire Emblem Fates Title (Japanese): ファイアーエムブレムif Developer/Publisher: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo Genre: Tactical Role-Playing Game Platform: Nintendo 3DS In 1990, the original Fire Emblem was released in Japan. Controlling individual soldiers on the battlefield wa...

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Casting for Reacord of Lodoss War MMO Announced

On February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 by Pochi

For those unfamiliar, The Record of Lodoss War is a series of 8 fantasy novels, which originally ran from 1988-1993. The series originated from "replays", or written transcripts of Dungeons and Dragons sessions. After his transcripts gained popularity, series creator and dungeon master Ryo Mizuno be...

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Fire Emblem Fates Cuts ‘Petting’ Mini-Game, Though Cut-Scenes Remain

On February 8, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

Earlier last January, we reported that Nintendo had confirmed that the upcoming title in their flagship strategy-RPG series, Fire Emblem Fates, would have content cut from the Western release. Courtesy of Polygon's own Nick Robinson, we now know that the intimate moments you can share with your part...

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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Opening Animation Revealed

On February 2, 2016 by Seiba

With the release of the final game in the Naruto: Storm series releasing in 8 days, the Opening animation of the game has been revealed. Featuring animation from the final arc of Naruto including the backstory of Obito Uchiha and the final battle between Konoha and Madara Uchiha, the opening feature...

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New Battle Footage for Final Fantasy XV Revealed, Release Date to Be Announced on March 30th

On January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

During Square Enix's Active Time Report Vol. 7.0 live stream, the Japanese publisher revealed that the release date, price, and additional information regarding Final Fantasy XV will be discussed on March 30th. Dubbed "Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV," the event will be hosted by internet personalitie...

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JAST USA Lists Aselia the Eternal on Steam Greenlight

On January 29, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

JAST USA is hoping to expand their presence on Steam with Aselia the Eternal, known as Eien no Aselia -The Spirit of Eternity Sword- in Japan, having been posted on Valve's community-driven Greenlight platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUCC4q9QsBM Released in Japan in 2003, JAST USA previou...

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Nintendo Confirms Censorship in Western Release of Fire Emblem Fates

On January 27, 2016 by Erik Hrothgar

The Fire Emblem series has been no stranger to censorship in the West - thanks in part to its publisher, Nintendo. When Fire Emblem: Awakening was released, back in 2013, it was uncovered that a scene featuring dark mage Tharja had her posterior conveniently blocked by the main protagonist's cape in...

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Genin Obito, Kakashi, and Rin Added as Playable Characters in Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

On January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by Seiba

With just two weeks to go until the release of the biggest game yet in the Naruto franchise, Hiroshi Matsuyama, CEO of CyberConnect2, released information in Bandai Namco's newest video that Rin Nohara and Obito (genin) would be available as playable characters in Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 alon...

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Danganronpa 1 and 2, Half-Life 3, and More Appear on Steam Database

On December 7, 2015 by Erik Hrothgar

Thanks to NeoGAF user Chairmanchuck, several titles have been revealed to potentially release on the Steam PC platform. SteamDB, a site dedicated to keeping track of updates that appear on Steam's database, lists an interesting armada of possibly upcoming releases. Most notably, Danganronpa: Trig...

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Gameplay Debuts at PSX 2015

On December 6, 2015December 6, 2015 by Erik Hrothgar

The PlayStation Experience 2015 conference kicked off with an opening keynote, much like last year, with a keynote to present the audience with games they'll be able to play on the show floor and upcoming releases on the PlayStation 4. Among these announcements, such as Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingd...

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Eight PlayStation 2 Games Coming to PlayStation 4 Starting Today

On December 5, 2015 by Erik Hrothgar

PlayStation 2 fans and loyalists can rejoice, for Sony Computer Entertainment has announced they will be unleashing a feast of classic PS2 games for you to enjoy on your PlayStation 4. Yes, you heard right: your PlayStation 4. Starting December 5th, PS4 owners in the Americas and Europe will be ab...

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Earthbound OST to Receive Remastered Vinyl Release

On November 30, 2015 by Erik Hrothgar

Hirokazu Tanaka and Keiichi Suzuki's ethereal soundtrack for the 1994 cult classic Mother 2 - more commonly known for its Western title Earthbound - will receive not just a remaster, but also an exclusive vinyl release for the very first time outside of Japan. Ship to Shore PhonoCo. will be handli...

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YIIK: A Postmodern RPG Oozes Pure JRPG-Influenced Goodness

On November 23, 2015 by Erik Hrothgar

The independent (or indie, for short) game development landscape has been gaining momentum over the past few years. Humble beginnings become even greater futures with programmers and designers alike combining their hearts and souls into one hell of a passion project. Since Super Meat Boy's release...

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