Dynasty Warriors 20th Anniversary to celebrate with multiple new titles! Producer details plans.

Posted by Shaun Player on Aug 6, 2020
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This year (August 3rd to be exact) marks the 20th Anniversary for KOEI Tecmo’s Shin Sangoku Musou (or Dynasty Warriors 2 onwards for us westerners) series, and producer Akihiro Suzuki has spilled some news of what is in store.

In an interview with Famitsu Magazine, Akihiro Suzuki exclaimed he hoped to announce a new Dynasty Warriors Anniversary title in the near future, with more than one game coming. Suzuki also re-confirmed that there would be no Dynasty Warriors 9 Xtreme Legends, which rules it out as part of the Anniversary celebration releases.
“The [Dynasty Warriors 9] system itself isn’t suited to Xtreme Legends.”

Suzuki also liked the direction they took with Dynasty Warriors 9, but admitted that there was a lot of issues, resulting in them biting off more than they could chew. However he would like to build upon the critical feedback in perhaps a ‘Dynasty Warriors 9 II’ – much like Samurai Warriors 4 II – though this is purely his own opinion and not something currently in production.

Lastly Suzuki talks about that future numbered Dynasty Warriors titles may not be an open world, though he would like to try and incorporate more ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ functionality to the game.

We should be hearing very soon about starting plans of the Dynasty Warriors Anniversary celebration, for now check out this lovely video featuring the titles over the years:

What do you hope to see come from the Dynasty Warriors 20th Anniversary celebrations? Let us know in those comments!

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KOEI Tecmo Japan claims Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers will eventually come West!

Posted by Shaun Player on Aug 2, 2020
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It has been a long while since we have heard anything about Persona 5 Scramble – Omega Force and Atlus’ Action RPG mash-up – especially in regards to any kind of Western release. Now though KOEI Tecmo Japan in their most recent quarterly fiscal report have stated that Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers is still planned to launch in North America and Europe at some point in the future.

No more information is known, and we have yet to hear anything from any Western side of the publisher dealings, but it is certainly something to keep that flicker of hope alight.

Though do keep in mind, earlier in the year Atlus USA weren’t even sure if the Western audience wanted Persona 5 Scramble, launching a poll on their facebook asking if they should bother localising it for Nintendo Switch and / or Playstation 4.

We can only hope this get’s a launch sooner rather than later. If you are itching to get your hands on some of the game, you can check out our impressions of the game’s demo, or download it yourself off of the Japanese PSN Store / eShop.

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers launched back on February 20th 2020 for Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Are you still excited for a release of Persona 5 Scramble in the West? Let us know in those comments!

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Atelier Ryza 2 ~Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy~ launching worldwide this Winter!

Posted by Shaun Player on Jul 24, 2020
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It has been quite some time since we have heard of any new game release news from KOEI Tecmo, especially when it comes to their Western market. With seemingly still no news on the upcoming title Samurai Warriors 5, and Fairy Tail almost out of the door we haven’t known what KOEI Tecmo would launch next.

Now KOEI Tecmo have announced (via the Japanese Nintendo mini direct partner showcase) that Atelier Ryza 2 ~Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy~ will be launching worldwide this Winter for Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. A first ever for the Atelier series where we see a returning protagonist in the lead role yet again, Ryza 2 takes place after the events of the first game.

A full official reveal is set to happen on July 29th, along with it’s official English site and more news on what the game will offer. But until then you can enjoy our game page for the title linked below!

Be sure to check out the Nintendo Direct Mini reveal trailer below to get the hype train going:

Are you excited to see another romp staring Reisalin ‘Ryza’ Stout? Let us know in those comments!

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Monster Rancher 2 officially announced for Nintendo Switch and Mobile platforms!

Posted by Shaun Player on Jul 14, 2020
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Monster Rancher 2 (or Monster Farm 2 in Japan) has been officially announced by KOEI Tecmo and will be arriving on Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android platforms. The enhanced port of the title boasts over 400 monsters for you to raise, as well as new features and quality of life improvements suggested from earlier feedback.

The game will be launching this Fall in Japan for the sum of 2,820JPY ($25.99/€22.99/£20.99). Currently still no news on any Western localisation for this or the first title released last year.

We will have our game page set up in the coming days for this enhanced port!

What are your thoughts on seeing Monster Rancher resurface? Do you wish this series would return to the West? Let us know in those comments!

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Monster Rancher 2 ‘enhanced port’ seems to be in the works!

Posted by Shaun Player on Jul 7, 2020
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After the successful launch of the first Monster Rancher / Monster Farm enhanced port at the tail end of last year in Japan, KOEI Tecmo has now been posting on Twitter in regards to a Monster Rancher 2 enhanced port.

While currently they are seeking feedback on what features or enhancements you would like to see made to a follow up release, it looks like they are already delving into development.

The first Monster Rancher enhanced port released only in Japan on iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch. It is likely the second game will receive the same treatment. Unfortunately still no news on any Western release plans for the series.

What would you like to see from a Monster Rancher 2 enhanced port? Are you interested in the series being rejuvenated in the West? Let us know in those comments!

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