Ni-Oh 2’s final DLC; The First Samurai launches next month!

Posted by Shaun Player on Nov 23, 2020
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It wasn’t that long ago that we got to restart the grind in Ni-Oh 2 with it’s second DLC, allowing us to pour 100’s more hours into it’s never ending new game plus modes. KOEI Tecmo and Sony have now announced that the final DLC pack for the title will be launching next month.

Known as Ni-Oh 2: The First Samurai, you’ll embark on an adventure further into the past of the Hein period, and finally put an end to the mystery of your origins. You can read the official excerpt below:

The thrilling conclusion to the Nioh 2 story and the third and final downloadable content expansion, “The First Samurai,” will be available on December 17, 2020. Brace yourselves to take on some of the most challenging missions and formidable foes in the entire series, along with an added difficulty level that will give even the most seasoned veterans a run for their money.

A flash of light from Sohayamaru whisks the protagonist back to the past as a Visitor for the third and final time. They are brought back to the place their mother spoke of when they were very young, the land of the fabled youth that defeated an oni. Otakemaru’s past, the secret of Sohayamaru, and the truth behind the first samurai. All of these mysteries will be revealed, and the protagonist’s long journey will finally come to a climactic end.

Ni-Oh 2 The First Samurai DLC will be launching December 17th worldwide exclusively on Playstation 4! You can pick up the DLC separately or get it via the Season Pass on the Playstation Store.

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Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity demo now available on the Nintendo Switch!

Posted by Shaun Player on Nov 9, 2020
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It isn’t long now until Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity fully releases on the Nintendo Switch, but while you wait you can wet your apatite with a new demo available now!

The game’s demo offers two story missions, a bevy of cutscenes and a slew of side missions for you to enjoy. As well as all that, you will be able to continue your save when you acquire the full game. Head over to the eShop now and give it a download!

This news also came with a new trailer to show off more Hyrule Warriors goodness, which you can view below:

We will be skipping the demo impressions as we hope to be bringing a full review of the game within a week or so after launch! Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity will be launching November 20th worldwide exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.

Have you tried out the demo yet? Will you be picking up the game later this month? Let us know in those comments!

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Close in on the truth with Buddy Mission BOND coming to Japan in January!

Posted by Shaun Player on Nov 2, 2020
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Last week we were treated to a surprise Nintendo Partner Showcase direct, and within the Japanese broadcast KOEI Tecmo announced a new title. Called Buddy Mission: BOND, KOEI Tecmo and Nintendo have partnered up to deliver a visual novel style Adventure title for the Nintendo Switch.

With famed artist Yusuke Murata (One Punch Man, Eyeshield 21) behind the characters, you are to form a four person team known as BOND. Fight against the evil organisation DISCARD by going undercover with your team.

Unfortunately we do not know if this will be coming to the West at all, and the Japanese release has confirmed it will only offer Japanese support.

You can check out the reveal trailer below:

Buddy Mission: BOND will be launching in Japan on January 29th 2021 exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Head over to our game page for a bevy of information and media for the title!

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Atelier Ryza 2 will launch in the West in January 2021!

Posted by Shaun Player on Oct 21, 2020
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We are now etching ever closer to the end of 2020, and with that brings us the new year. KOEI Tecmo has been rather quiet with releases since Fairy Tail launched back in July. But now we have a solid release date for their next release, being Atelier Ryza 2 ~Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy~!

Atelier Ryza 2 will launch on January 26th 2021 in North America and January 29th 2021 in Europe, this also includes the Playstation 5 edition of the title. However there is some bad news along with this, and that is the PS5 edition will be digital only worldwide. Physical versions are still planned to release for Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

You can read some new details about the game below:

In Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, Ryza is not only joined by returning fan-favourites like Lent Marslink and Tao Mongarten, she also meets a number of new characters who will help her throughout her adventure. Inside the Academy District café, Ryza meets a young woman by the name of Zephine Baudouin. Zephine manages the request bulletin board inside the café, and the bulletin board becomes a key part of Ryza’s day-to-day exploits – it’s used by citizens of the Royal Capital to post jobs ranging from delivering materials to defeating monsters – and as Ryza completes these tasks, she will be compensated with monetary rewards, materials, and even Skill Points. Other intriguing characters inside the Royal Capital include the talented blacksmith and engraver, Dennis Holland; shopkeeper and former acquaintance from Kurken Island, Romy Vogel; and farmworker Cassandra Cappelli, whose father owns an obscene amount of fruitful land inside the Royal Capital’s Farming District.

As Ryza and friends embark on their journey, they encounter enemies and monsters throughout the land, and madness and mayhem ensue. Parties now include three battle members and one sub-member, and all heroes will now be aided in the game’s exhilarating real-time tactics battles, thanks to the ability to stack Action Points and Core Charge. As party members build up Action Points, characters will be able to unleash multiple Skills in a row via a Skill Chain. By using the Skill Chain ability, the power of all skills increases as well as the amount of Core Charge gained in each attack – the function needed in order to also use items – enabling you to unleash devastating attacks like throwing waves of bombs! In addition, by using skills your gauge fills up and after it exceeds a specific amount, your Tactics Level increases. As your Tactics Level increases, the amount of times your regular attacks hit also increases, and Action Points begin to build up quicker. If your Tactics Level reaches the max, you can activate a special technique: The Fatal Drive!

Atelier Ryza 2 will be launching on Playstation 4, Playstation 5 (digital), Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

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The Surge Concerto DX double has secured a January release date in Japan!

Posted by Shaun Player on Oct 14, 2020
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KOEI Tecmo Japan snuck out an announcement a little while back about Ar nosurge and Ciel nosurge receiving DX re-releases on multiple platforms. We now have a solid release date for both of these titles.

Ar nosurge DX and Ciel nosurge DX will be releasing January 28th 2021 in Japan for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC via Steam. Both games will include the majority of DLC previously launched, and will come in two editions.

You can read below the official description of the release below:

Ciel nosurge and Ar nosurge Revived in High-Resolution Remasters.

Ciel nosurge Offline and Ar nosurge Plus, which were released for PS Vita in October 2014, are being revived in high-resolution remasters for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC.

Enjoy the 3D models and actions of heroines such as Ion and Casty in high-resolution visuals. Both the gameplay and many cutscenes have been remastered in high-resolution, delivering a clearer new impression from the world of the seven dimensions.

Majority of Downloadable Content Included.

Ciel nosurge: Requiem for a Lost Star DX and Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star DX include the majority of each game’s previously released downloadable content. This includes additional episodes, costumes, accessories, and features.

Alongside the Standard edition of the games, you will also be able to purchase the ‘Agent Pack’ which is split into three tiers. Each tier offering more than the last. See the full list below:

Agent Pack Code: Silver.
(PlayStation 4, Switch) – 19,250 yen.

–A copy of Ciel nosurge: Requiem for a Lost Star DX.
–A copy of Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star DX.
–[Reprint] Geno Mirai Top Secret Documents and Ion Voice Recording Disc.
–Three photograph-style illustration cards.
–A Genesis Story Told, With a Requiem of Past Days (Ionasal.kkll.Preciel / Shurelia) “Oath of Dawn / –Prayer of Rebirth A Tale of Two Stars”.
–Research Document Collection “The World of Song Magic”.
–Two special-make B5 clear files.

Agent Pack Code: Gold.
(PlayStation 4, Switch) – 27,280 yen.

–Drama CD “My Feelings, Reaching You” including new music composed, arranged, and written by Akiko Shikata.
–A letter from Ion.
–Crystal key chain.
–Desktop acrylic 10,000-year calendar.
–Present from Ion cardboard box (outer case).
–All items included in Agent Pack Code: Silver.

Agent Pack Code: Gold with 7DGate Connection Bundle.
(PlayStation 4, Switch) – 108,790 yen.

–A hand-crank music box that expresses Ion’s feelings.
–Ion and Nei five-figure set.
–Acrylic diorama kit “Crystelier” big size seven dimensions expansion field set.
–Special-make body pillow cover.
–All items included in Agent Pack Code: Gold.

There is still no news on any Western release of the games, but as usual you will be able to import them to your desired console.

Are you excited to see all these new goodies come with the Surge Concerto games? Do you want to see these games come West? Let us know in those comments!

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