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2:00 PM on 05.23.2013

Japanator Discusses: The Xbox One

How about that new Xbox, eh? In case you've been hiding under a rock for the past three days, Microsoft announced its next home console, dubbed the "Xbox One". Equipped with a brand-new Kinect, a new controller, and a heavy l...

Josh Tolentino



5:30 PM on 05.22.2013

One Piece Unlimited World Red to drop anchor on the 3DS

For a good while, I've been in the mood to play a new One Piece game that uses the same system as One Piece: Unlimited Adventure. Unfortunately, the sequels known as the One Piece: Unlimited Cruise games never ...

Salvador G-Rodiles



12:32 PM on 05.21.2013

Say Hello to the Xbox One

No, not the first Xbox, or the Xbox 360. The third of Microsoft's consoles has opted to dial down its numbering by three hundred fifty-nine while dialing up its hardware. And it's called the "Xbox One", which means that...

Josh Tolentino



12:00 PM on 05.20.2013

Get your first look at the PlayStation 4 right here

And who said it was a bad idea for Sony not to show the actual PlayStation 4 hardware at their initial announcement? Now they have something to talk about hours before Microsoft is due to announce its next Xbox, as well as s...

Josh Tolentino



2:00 PM on 05.19.2013

Double rejoice! BlazBlue gets an anime adaptation

Well, right on the heels of Guilty Gear's glorious return, Arc System Works wants to let fans of its younger child, BlazBlue, aren't about to be left in the cold. But rather than a new BlazBlue game, Ranga-rockers and th...

Josh Tolentino



9:20 PM on 05.15.2013

Shock? Fairy Fencer F looks like a Compile Heart game

Despite all the hype about bringing Earthbound Papas and Yoshitaka Amano on board, Compile Hearts' next PS3 RPG, Fairy Fencer F, looks exactly like all of their other games. I can't say I'm all that surprised, though I am a l...

Elliot Gay



1:00 PM on 05.15.2013

Mind = 0 gets its first big trailer

Acquire has finally dropped the first gameplay trailer of its new PS Vita RPG MIND≒0 (a title that plays havoc with search engines and blogging software, I'll have you know), and I really hate to say this, but it ...

Josh Tolentino



9:00 PM on 05.13.2013

Take flight: If My Heart Had Wings to land in MangaGamer

It's time to take to the skies, people, because MangaGamer is insuring their customers that they can pre-order MoeNovel's release of the All Ages version of If My Heart Had Wings through their Website. From the looks of ...

Salvador G-Rodiles



12:00 AM on 05.10.2013

Over pushed: Devil Survivor 2: Break Record gets delayed

Summer was looking very good for the upgraded 3DS port of Devil Survivor 2. In an unfortunate disaster, I received a clip from Nicaea that reveals to us that Devil Survivor 2: Break Record is going to be releas...

Salvador G-Rodiles



4:00 PM on 05.09.2013

So this is where Dragon's Crown's great menu comes from

See that sweet scene up in the header? That's the frankly awesome-looking character-select menu from Dragon's Crown, a game worked on by Vanillaware and its lead artist George Kamitani. Cool menus like that don't come from ju...

Josh Tolentino



5:35 PM on 05.08.2013

That was fast: Masoukishin 3 launches its first trailer

It's only been a few long hours since Masoukishin 3 was leaked in Famitsu, and Namco Bandai has already uploaded the first trailer for Super Robot Wars OG Saga Masoukishin III: Pride of Justice. Overall, the full bodied robo...

Salvador G-Rodiles



3:00 PM on 05.07.2013

Review: 100 YEN: The Japanese Arcade Experience

It's saddening to admit that because of my age, the arcade boom in the west was long over before I was playing games. The idea of hanging out in a smoky room filled with bleeps and hums may not be too appealing to most people...

Chris Walden



11:20 PM on 05.06.2013

Good luck: Three former NISA members create a new company

Listen up, people, there's a new game publishing company in town, and they intend to bring us new products that will put a big smile on our face! Anyways, that's what Jack Niida, Hiroko Kanazashi, and Nao Miyazawa intend...

Salvador G-Rodiles



8:00 AM on 05.02.2013

Itoi claims that there will be no Mother 4

The Mother franchise is back on the lips of RPG fans recently after the surprise announcement that Mother 2, or Earthbound as you may know it, will be heading to the virtual console later this year. It's no surprise that...

Chris Walden



7:30 PM on 05.01.2013

Kamen Rider Battride War has arrived with new images

There's no need to hurry, because the DenLiner is busy with unloading its new screenshots. As a word of warning, most of Kamen Rider Battride War's new images are shot in an unimpressive manner. Now don't get me wrong, I...

Salvador G-Rodiles



5:10 PM on 04.30.2013

Insert coin to play: 100 Yen film is out on DVD

I am feel ashamed that I've never gotten the chance to go to the arcades like most people in my age group. Instead of hearing me whine about a great era that I missed out upon, let's rejoice over the idea that 100 Yen: The Ja...

Salvador G-Rodiles



2:16 PM on 04.30.2013

Prepare yourself for more live Persona music

You know how all those band anime or other performance/sports shows all have their protagonists listing their ambition as "Going to the Budokan"? It's a popular cliche, seeing as the Nippon Budokan is perhaps Japan's most ic...

Josh Tolentino



8:10 AM on 04.27.2013

New Etrian Odyssey has a new story-filled trailer

I wasn't all that surprised when Atlus announced that they'd be giving the original Etrian Odyssey the remake treatment. Truth be told, I had been hearing rumbles and whispers that this might happen for quite some time. ...

Elliot Gay



10:00 AM on 04.26.2013

Compile Heart's Galapagos RPG has major talent behind it

Looks like the folks at Compile Heart aren't content with just making Neptunia games for the rest of their days. Their next big project, currently being called Galapagos RPG, is supposedly being designed for a different audi...

Elliot Gay



3:30 AM on 04.26.2013

Elf's got crazy moves in the new Dragon's Crown trailer

Oh, is it already time for another new Dragon's Crown trailer? Yup, looks like it. The hooded Elf gets the spotlight this round, with a minute long video displaying her acrobatic prowess. While she looks to be primarily a ra...

Elliot Gay



1:00 PM on 04.25.2013

A Look At: Ahoge Chanbara

Developed for iOS devices by M2, Ahoge Chanbara is a story of justice, love, and the ahoge way. It's a tale of revenge, redemption, and a stirring reminder of what makes us human. It's an experience that pats you lovingly on ...

Elliot Gay



9:00 PM on 04.24.2013

These Neptunia PP videos are Idol-tastic

Every time I write something about the Neptunia franchise, I'm always a little bit taken aback by the fact that these games have made it this far. Having only played the first entry, I imagine they must be getting better wit...

Elliot Gay



2:00 PM on 04.23.2013

Dance, mouse dance! Dragon's Crown gets official NA date

Time to rejoice Atlus and Vanillaware fans, because Dragon's Crown has a release date! We knew the price ($49.99 on PS3, $39.99 on Vita), we knew the people (Vanillaware and Atlus, naturally), and now we know the time. I...

Josh Tolentino



10:00 AM on 04.19.2013

Review: Devil Survivor Overclocked

Devil Survivor Overclocked has certainly seen a rocky release here in Europe, finally landing in the laps of desperate Atlus fans well over a year after the rest of the world. What's more, the eventual launch was hampered wit...

Chris Walden



1:00 PM on 04.18.2013

Kamen Rider Battride War's 3rd trailer prepares for lunch

Few, that was a close one. For a second, I was worried that the supporting Riders were only going to be AI characters in Kamen Rider Battride War. Thanks to this new trailer, players will be able control their favorite secon...

Salvador G-Rodiles



5:00 PM on 04.17.2013

Shin Megami Tensei IV celebrates its date with swag

Rejoice, 3DS-owning MegaTen fans! Your god (i.e. Shin Megami Tensei IV) is incoming! The next numbered game in the core MegaTen series now has a release date, and the date is July 16th, 2013 for North American gamers. Lucky g...

Josh Tolentino



8:00 AM on 04.14.2013

First Impressions: Devil Survivor 2

As a massive MegaTen fan, I find it my personal duty to inspect media tie-ins where available and determine if they're worth my time -- or anyone's. There's a great MegaTen track record already with the decent Persona: Trinit...

Brittany Vincent



12:30 AM on 04.13.2013

This milking game is udderly ridiculous.

Mei is an ambitious girl. When her father was kicked in the head by the horse that was being hitched to take them to her mother’s funeral, Mei had two funerals to attend all of a sudden. Determines not to let the sadnes...

Eric Koziol



10:40 PM on 04.11.2013

Kamen Rider Battride War breaks the chain with new images

We are almost halfway through the month of April, and Kamen Rider Battride War continues to get me hyped with more screenshots. In these new images, Kamen Rider W destroys a helicopters with his motorcycle, and we see Ry...

Salvador G-Rodiles



12:00 PM on 04.11.2013

Is your body ready for Dark Souls II gameplay videos?

Oh man was I happy to see this today. The folks over at IGN have posted a couple new gameplay videos of the sequel to pretty much my favorite series of all time, Demon's Souls & Dark Souls. There's some interesting&...

Hiroko Yamamura



12:20 AM on 04.11.2013

Unsheathe your sword for Muramasa's special blessing

I was originally going to deliver this news in a flash, but I had to outrun an army of ninjas that were trying to keep me from achieving my goal -- I blame those cats that hindered Warmonger Josh's objectives. Luckily, they w...

Salvador G-Rodiles



6:00 PM on 04.10.2013

Congrats: Danny Choo joins Japan's newest committee

Please bear with me for a second, people, because I haven't finished congratulating Danny Choo on his new position as a member of the METI (Short for Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry) Creative Industries Int...

Salvador G-Rodiles



4:00 PM on 04.10.2013

Rejoice: Black Rock Shooter The Game hits PSPs this month

This slipped under Japanator's easily-distracted radar array last week - why, oh why did we hire cats to man the monitoring stations? - but it's pleasant to know either way: NIS America has, after a long enough del...

Josh Tolentino



7:20 PM on 04.08.2013

Gather your Gald: Tales of Xillia to hit NA on August 6th

I don't know if I have shared this with you guys, but the only Tales game that I have ever played was Tales of Symphonia for the Gamecube. Before you give me the cold stare, I have been meaning to check out the other tit...

Salvador G-Rodiles



3:00 PM on 04.07.2013

Rejoice, Muramasa's new localization is a sight to behold

When Elliot told me that Ignition messed up on Muramasa: The Demon Blade's localization for the Wii, he was not kidding. And thanks to the folks at Siliconera, we are given a side by side comparison between Ignition's bl...

Salvador G-Rodiles



2:00 PM on 04.04.2013

Import Review: Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney

Even after watching the end credits roll, it's hard to believe that Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney even exists. I don't think anybody could have ever expected Level-5 and Capcom to collaborate on a crossover game featuring ...

Elliot Gay



2:00 AM on 04.04.2013

FOEs: Etrian Odyssey IV to venture into European lands

You don't know how happy I am for you guys right now. Your time to explore the labyrinths in the lands close to Tharis has come, because NISA is bringing Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan to Europe in the summer. N...

Salvador G-Rodiles



7:00 PM on 04.03.2013

Evolution: MangaGamer goes through a busty new makeover

I would like to give MangaGamer a round of applause today. Thanks to their newest version of their Website, their 18+ section has a voluptuous new form for their mascot that suits the adult environment ver...

Salvador G-Rodiles



6:00 PM on 04.02.2013

Gaist Crusher is Capcom's latest multimedia mega-IP

Though it's certain that scads of school-age kids are happily playing Monster Hunter as we speak, Capcom isn't about to rest on its hunting laurels. In fact, they're going big and diverse with the just-announced Gaist C...

Josh Tolentino



2:00 AM on 04.02.2013

Shin Megami Tensei IV heads to North America this summer

There was never any doubt in my mind that Atlus would bring Shin Megami Tensei IV to North America sometime this year. While the Persona series has seemingly eclipsed it in terms of overall popularity, the Shin Megami Tensei ...

Elliot Gay



11:15 PM on 04.01.2013

Demon's Souls, Malicious, more free on PS Plus in April

Demons, Zombies, Swords.Even a labyrinth too.All coming to you. 

Eric Koziol



10:00 PM on 04.01.2013

Tokyo Jungle and other PSN gems go retail, says the ESRB

"The Best of PSN", Tokyo Jungle, plus three more. Sound Shapes is good, too.

Josh Tolentino



12:35 PM on 04.01.2013

The party goes on: Sengoku Basara 4 gets announced

ARE YOU READY, GUYS?! Party Hard on PS3! Two thousand fourteen. 

Salvador G-Rodiles



8:00 AM on 04.01.2013

Square Enix opens a '10th Anniversary' teaser site

This is exciting.  There are many hopes we have.  Please, no social games.  

Eric Koziol



7:00 AM on 04.01.2013

Vividred Operation PS3 gets a new commercial, mini-game

This is no joke, it's: "Hyper Intimate Power" With mayo toppings

Josh Tolentino



12:00 PM on 03.28.2013

Konami reveals Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

I should be mildly miffed that Kojima Production's teasing of two projects, The Phantom Pain and Metal Gear Ground Zeroes, were just now revealed to be in fact teases for the next game in the Metal Gear Solid franc...

Josh Tolentino



8:00 AM on 03.28.2013

A Persona 3 movie tease emerges from the Velvet Room

Right on the heels of some good news for Atlus fans some great news for Persona fans: The upcoming anime feature film adaptation of Persona 3 is proceeding a pace, and the first installment, titled Persona 3 The Movie #1: Sp...

Josh Tolentino



8:14 PM on 03.26.2013

The next Etrian Odyssey game gets revealed

It may only have been a month since Etrian Odyssey IV hit shelves in English, but it's been nearly nine months since it did the same in Japan, so now Atlus and Famitsu have spilled the beans regarding the futur...

Josh Tolentino



11:10 AM on 03.26.2013

A Daily Dose of Music: Koda Kumi

It's time for another Daily Dose of Music, and we're doing something just a tiny bit special to celebrate the announcement of Final Fantasy X and X-2's arrival on HD. And of course, what better way to dose up on music than w...

Josh Tolentino



6:38 AM on 03.26.2013

Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada resigns

While not entirely unexpected, this is certainly very sudden. After reporting some really terrible numbers to their investors, Square Enix has announced that their CEO, Yoichi Wada, is resigning from his current position. Tak...

Elliot Gay




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