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Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir 2nd Trailer and TV Commercials

Kuronoa October 22, 2015 Leave a reply

Atlus has uploaded a new trailer for Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, after completing a series of character trailers on Youtube.

The new trailer gives you a quick tour of what the game is about, as well as another look at how you upgrade your main abilities such as Psypher Skills. Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir will not only feature remastered grahics, but will also revamp and rebalance the gameplay. Those who preorder the Japanese version of the game will receive a hard cover art book.

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir will be released on January 14, 2016 in Japan on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita. Atlus is bringing the game to the Americas, however no release date is given at this time.

You can watch the new trailer below.

New Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Character Trailers for Velvet and Oswald

Kuronoa October 15, 2015 1 Reply

Atlus has posted the remaining playable character trailers for Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, featuring Velvet and Oswald. If you missed the other trailers, take a look at our previous articles for the Gwendolyn’s video and the Cornelius and Mercedes video.

The first trailer features Velvet, who is the surviving princess of the destroyed kingdom of Valentine. After fleeing from her kingdom, she became known as the “Forest Witch”. Her role in the story involves piecing together prophecies and preventing the end of the world. She dislikes her father, Odin, because of his actions leading to the death of her mother. The second trailer features Oswald, who serves the Fairy Kingdom of Ringford and is a human adopted by the Fairy Queen’s nephew, Melvin. He is seen as a Shadow Knight who places little value on his life.

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir will be released on January 14, 2016 in Japan and somewhere in 2016 for the Americas on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita.

You can watch the two videos below!

Shenmue’s Ryo Hazuki and Sakura Wars’ Ranmaru Join Project X Zone 2

Kuronoa October 7, 2015 Leave a reply

Famitsu shared the latest information about Project X Zone 2’s roster. Ryo Hazuki’s inclusion was no longer a secret when the Korean preview of the game leaked his appearance. Still, we are now able to take a look at artwork and screenshots of the Shenmue hero in action as a Solo Unit. Another Sega character reveal is Ranmaru from Sakura Wars V: So Long, My Love. The loyal attendant of Nobunaga Oda will be an enemy unit to fight. Finally, Garigliano from Resonance of Fate will be a NPC in the story. As you can see in the screenshot gallery at the bottom of the article, he will have an amusing conversation with Segata Sanshiro.
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Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Gwendolyn Character Trailer

Kuronoa October 2, 2015 1 Reply

Atlus is releasing character trailers for the main characters of Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, a remastered port of Vanillaware’s Playstation 2 RPG. The first character to star in a trailer is Gwendolyn. She’s considered to be the central playable character and her story is the first you’ll be introduced to when you start the game. You can watch the trailer below.

Gwendolyn is the princess of Ragnalival and daughter of the Demon Lord Odin. While she is a skilled valkyrie on the battlefield, she also grew up in her sister’s shadow.

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir will come out on January 14th, 2016 in Japan. Atlus USA will be bringing the game over to the Americas sometime in 2016.

New Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Story and Gameplay Trailers

Kuronoa September 18, 2015 Leave a reply

While Vanillaware announced their latest title at Tokyo Game Show 2015, 13 Sentinels, this is not the only game they currently have under development. Previously they announced a remaster of Odin Sphere for Playstation 3, Playstation 4 and Vita, called Odin Sphere Liefthrasir. Vanillaware will be remastering the 2D sprites of the game while also adding new content and revamping the gameplay.

Atlus and Vanillaware Announces 13 Sentinels: Aigis Rim for Playstation 4 and Vita

Kuronoa September 15, 2015 1 Reply

A new Vanillaware game titled 13 Sentinels: Aigis Rim was shown during the SCEJA Press Conference 2015 at Tokyo Game Show. The setting is unique for the developer this time around. Usually their work produced fantasy and mythical settings. 13 Sentinels features Mecha and a contemporary design. The cast of characters appear to be high school students, and are seen in the trailer roaming around the halls and then hitting the streets of a big city in Japan. The trailer also showed off the robot but unfortunately there was not any gameplay footage.

Genei Ibun Roku #FE Japanese Release Date and Launch Bonuses

Kuronoa September 12, 2015 Leave a reply

The Nintendo and Atlus collaboration Wii U RPG, Genei Ibun Roku #FE, will launch in Japan on December 26. First print copies of the game will come with a code with costumes for the main characters inspired by Atlus characters on Nintendo platforms. This includes Walter from Shin Megami Tensei IV, the Protagonist from Devil Summoner 2, Rei from Persona Q and Princess class from Etrian Odyssey III.

Two additional special editions will launch alongside the standard copy. The “Fortissimo Edition” features a special box illustrated by the game’s character designer toi8, a CD soundtrack including the song “Reincarnation” by Kiria, art booklet and a code for additional costumes such as swimwear, a maid outfit and a santa suit. The other special edition is a Wii U bundle which pairs a 32GB Wii U hardware with the Fortissimo Edition copy of the game, in addition to various goods such as stickers, character lyric cards and a download card for a “3 Support Quests Set”.

If you are just tuning in and learning about this game, please check out the Treehouse E3 walkthrough for the game. Genei Ibun Roku #FE takes elements of Nintendo’s Fire Emblem series and is thrown into Atlus’ blend of RPG craftsmanship.

You can check out each edition of the game on the official Japanese site. Genei Ibun Roku #FE will launch in North America and Europe sometime in 2016.

Segata Sanshiro and Space Channel 5’s Shadow debut in Project X Zone 2

Kuronoa September 10, 2015 Leave a reply

Sega Saturn enthusiasts rejoice! Famitsu unveiled the latest additions to the Project X Zone 2 roster. The biggest surprise being that Segata Sanshiro has returned to show bad guys who’s boss as a solo unit in Project X Zone 2. Segata Sanshiro was Sega’s masterpiece as far as marketing strategy goes and starred in numerous Sega Saturn commercials, portrayed by Hiroshi Fujioka, as well as his own Saturn title in Japan. Hiroshi Fujioka will also be contributing voice work for Segata Sanshiro in this game too.

Additional characters on Sega’s side of the roster include the return of the Resonance of Fate team. This time around, Zephyr and Vashyron will be the pair unit and Leanne will take the role as a solo unit. Shadow, from Space Channel 5 Part 2, will be an Enemy unit to fight. Normally Ulala and Pudding are the representatives for cameo appearances, so it is nice to see other characters cross over.

You can check out the artwork and screenshots for the Sega characters below at the end of the article!
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Yakuza 5 Available for Digital Pre-Order and Launch Details

Kuronoa August 25, 2015 1 Reply

The official Playstation blog has been updated with an article detailing Yakuza 5’s digital launch on the Playstation Network in North America. While the release dates have yet to be announced, you can pre-order the digital copy by visiting its PSN page here. The game’s price is regularly $39.99, but is currently discounted 15% which brings it down to $33.99. If you do decide on buying it early, you will receive a free static PS3 theme featuring the main characters of the game.

Legend of Legacy Releases on October 13th in North America With Launch Edition

Kuronoa August 14, 2015 Leave a reply

Atlus has announced that FuRyu’s 3DS RPG Legend of Legacy will be in stores and eShop on October 13th in North America. The first print of the retail edition is a “Launch Edition”, which contains a 40 page hardcover artbook featuring pictures and sketches from Tomomi Kobayashi (SaGa) and a 10 track soundtrack CD composed by Masashi Hamauzu (Final Fantasy XIII). Both bonuses are housed in a collector’s box.

Legend of Legacy’s story is told through the perspective of seven adventurers as they set out to explore the island of Avalon. The battle system features classless combat, where each party member can change to a specific role when needed as opposed to sticking to a single job.

NIS America is bringing the game to Europe in 2016. No word if this region will see a Launch Edition too. It will be available for a physical retail copy and digital copy.

UPDATE: Atlus posted a preview of the artbook, which you can see here.