Sega’s CEO Responds to Reactions of Fans and Media to his latest Famitsu interview

Draikin July 24, 2015 Leave a reply

The latest Famitsu interview with Sega’s CEO, Haruki Satomi, generated a lot of interest from Sega fans accross the world. It seems Sega noticed this as well, as both Destructoid and Siliconera received a follow-up statement from Sega’s CEO:

Seeing our fans across the world respond to our recent interview with Famitsu, lets us know we’ve made the right first step in acknowledging who we are and where we want to be. Sega is dedicated to bringing you quality gaming experiences and becoming a brand you love and trust again.” — Haruki Satomi, CEO of Sega Games

It’s interesting to see the CEO of Sega reach out to the fans like this, and we hope it bodes well for the future. While these are still just words, it’s a positive sign to see the CEO reach out to the fans not just in Japan, but around the entire world. His comments directly addressed concerns from the fans regarding the localization of Sega games, and it’s a good sign that Mr. Satomi believes that games from Sega of Japan can also sell well in the rest of the world, as long as the quality is there to meet fans’ expectations. We look forward to see what the new Sega Games has in store for us!

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Release Confirmed for the Americas in 2016 for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita

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Atlus USA have announced that the recently revealed HD remake of Odin Sphere, called Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, will be heading to the Americas in 2016. The game will receive both a digital and physical release on the PS3, PS4 and PS Vita. It’s currently scheduled to be released in Japan on January 14, 2016. Atlus USA have posted the Japanese trailer on their own Youtube channel, you can watch it below.

Persona 4: Dancing All Night Will Be Released on September 29 in North America, New Kanami and Teddie Trailers Added

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Atlus have posted two trailers for the English version of Persona 4: Dancing All Night featuring Kanami and Teddie. While these are the same trailers used for the Japanese character introduction videos, they’re now voiced by the English voice actors. At the same time, Atlus also announced that the game will be released on September 29 in North America. The standard edition will retail for $49.99, while the Disco Fever Edition will cost $79.99. You can watch the two new trailers below.

Blade Arcus from Shining EX Official Website is Up

InTheSky July 23, 2015 Leave a reply

Sega has published a new webpage promoting Blade Arcus from Shining EX under their umbrella of Shining games websites. It features screenshots of the game, the story’s premise (revolving largely around the two new characters Pairon and Ryuuga,) character bios and “battle style” descriptions for the 14 characters that are currently confirmed for the game, and a preview of the Limited Edition contents.

The image above is what Sega used to tease Shining Resonance’s Sonia and her arrival to the game; she will be accessible to those who purchase the first print copies of the game. Beyond that, it’s not known if she will be made available in any other form.

Continue reading to learn more! Some of the content leans toward being NSFW, so be warned.

Dengeki Bunko: FIGHTING Climax Ignition Coming to JPN Arcades Next Week

InTheSky July 23, 2015 Leave a reply

While previously only given a release window of “Summer 2015″, Sega has officially announced that Dengeki Bunko: FIGHTING CLIMAX Ignition will arrive in Japanese arcades on July 28, which is next week. It’s rather sudden, but the sooner the better. Were a console version to come out, you’d want the space between releases to be pretty noticeable. And considering that Blade Arcus from Shining EX is coming to Japan late November, it’s better not to have the two compete or be all that close to each other. Maybe the playerbase doesn’t have much overlap, but you ideally don’t want your game to have to compete with hype from another fighter. Fighting games ideally want consistent customers, and people only have so many hours in a day.

It remains to be seen what will happen with this version in the West!

Hatsune Miku DLC Announced for Persona 4: Dancing All Night

Draikin July 23, 2015 Leave a reply

Atlus have revealed new DLC for Persona 4: Dancing All Night featuring Crypton Future Media’s virtual idol, Hatsune Miku. Given how Sega has been making their own rhythm games featuring Miku, it’s not a big surprise to see her featured as DLC for Dancing All Night now that Atlus is owned by Sega-Sammy. The DLC is scheduled to be released mid-August, and will feature the song “Heaven feat.Hatsune Miku (ATOLS Remix)”. As the name suggests, this is likely a remix of the “Heaven” song from Persona 4. You can find concept art and some in-game screenshots of Hatsune Miku in Persona 4 Dancing All Night below.

Persona 4: Arena Ultimax, Catherine, and Dengeki Bunko: FIGHTING CLIMAX Featured at EVO 2015

InTheSky July 21, 2015 Leave a reply

Some of our readers who are interested in competitive fighting games should be aware that EVO 2015 took place this past weekend. Persona 4: Arena Ultimax was one of the headlining events. Sega’s Dengeki Bunko: FIGHTING CLIMAX and Atlus’s Catherine were featured as side events at EVO 2015. So while they weren’t featured as main stage events and enjoyed the large pot bonuses that some other games may have enjoyed, they were also streamed through Twitch channels and many players had the opportunity to compete against each other in the tense but fun atmosphere of EVO.

Be sure to continue reading! It was a fun event, and a quick recap awaits after the break.

Blade Arcus from Shining EX Coming to PS4, PS3, Shining Resonance’s Sonia in Tow

InTheSky July 21, 2015 1 Reply

This week’s Famitsu has revealed the first console port of the Blade Arcus from Shining series, to be titled “Blade Arcus from Shining EX.” The game is coming to both Playstation 4 and Playstation 3, which is in keeping with Japanese developers’ greater adoption of the Playstation 4 as a platform moving forward. It is set to release on November 26, and is receiving both a standard edition (¥6,990) and a limited edition (¥9,990.) The limited edition includes a Shining Heroine art book, a special art box designed by Tony Taka (current Shining series artist), Shining Blade OST, Shining Ark character songs, and a Heroine swimsuit calendar.

First print copies of all Blade Arcus from Shining EX will include a code for a new playable character – Sonia from Shining Resonance. Sonia is one of the more popular characters from Shining Resonance, so it is not too surprising to see her here. Other new characters are set to come to the game too, though it’s not specified if they’ll be revealed in the months leading to the release, and whether or not they’ll be on the disc or featured as DLC.

Beyond that, this game will feature all of the characters available in the most recent version of the game, which was scheduled for a summer release in arcades.

Blade Arcus isn’t a major name in fighting games in Japan, though it is consistently supported. Arcades may be dwindling in japan, but they still remain a strong social force and can be a great place to get in long hours of practice. Console versions of fighting games are typically expected to sell to passionate high-level competitors of a certain game in Japan. Let’s see how this does.

Credit for the information goes to this Gematsu article, and Hachima Kikou. Featured image is credited to Famitsu.

Sega Reveals Launch Trailer for TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT

Draikin July 20, 2015 Leave a reply

Sega and Game Freak’s TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT will be released tomorrow for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. To prepare for the launch, Sega have posted a new launch trailer. If you’re curious about what this game is actually about, the trailer will give you a good idea of what to expect. Read on for the official press release and the launch trailer.

Atlus and Vanillaware Announce Odin Sphere Leifdrasir for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita

Draikin July 20, 2015 1 Reply

During a special broadcast on niconico live, Atlus and Vanillaware have announced a new HD remake of Odin Sphere, a side-scrolling action RPG game first released in 2007 on the PlayStation 2. The HD remake, named Odin Sphere Leifdrasir, will apparently include additional content, and will be released on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on January 14, 2016 in Japan for the price of 7,890 yen.