Video Game News & Discussion 2009-2017

###Tekken Revolution PS3 Game Ends Service in March
posted on 2016-12-23 01:00 EST
1st free-to-play game in franchise launched for PS3 in 2013

###Valkyria Revolution Game’s Story Trailer Introduces 4 Commanders
posted on 2016-12-23 05:00 EST
Kenji Nojima, Toshihiko Seki, Atsuki Tani, Tesshō Genda play 4 villains

###Atlus Reveals ‘Project Re Fantasy: A Fool’s Journey Begins’ Fantasy RPG
posted on 2016-12-23 08:56 EST
Katsura Hashino’s new “Studio Zero” studio develops game

###Teruzane Utada: Decision ‘Not Official Yet’ For Hikaru Utada’s Kingdom Hearts III Theme
posted on 2016-12-23 22:30 EST

###New Danganronpa V3 Game’s Trailer Explains ‘Class Trials’
posted on 2016-12-24 11:15 EST
PS4, PS Vita game ships in Japan on January 12, in N. America & Europe in 2017

###“Kingdom Hearts” Director Tetsuya Nomura Has a Holiday Message for Fans
December 24, 2016 12:05pm CST
Nomura thanks fans for their support and prepares for 15th anniversary

###Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ Franchise Casts Saori Hayami as Cardia
posted on 2016-12-24 13:15 EST

###Sexy Santa Offers “Monster Strike” Players Some High-End Prizes
December 24, 2016 1:01pm CST
Latest “Monster Strike” commercial advertises cash prizes and in-game rewards.

###Super Sonico Puts On Some NSFW Wrappings For Christmas
December 25, 2016 1:18am CST
And some designs/previews from the 2017 zodiac calendar

###Occultic;Nine Game Slated for 2017
posted on 2016-12-25 03:30 EST

###MangaGamer is Releasing Rance for Christmas
Dec 25th 2016

###MangaGamer Announces Pre-Orders for Da Capo 3 R
Dec 25th 2016

###Celebrate the Holidays in “18: Dream World”
Dec 25th 2016

###Sony Teases Shiin PS Vita Game in Video
posted on 2016-12-26 01:00 EST

###“Earth Defense Force” Mobile Game Turns You Into a Screen-Tapping Bug-Blaster
December 26, 2016 11:03am CST
“Tap Wars” now available for iOS and Android

###“Pokémon Sun/Moon” Post-Game Adventure Guide Arrives in February
December 26, 2016 11:55am CST
Full Alolan Pokédex included in upcoming release

###Stripping Idol Manga Gets App
posted on 2016-12-26 13:45 EST by Eric Stimson
Just tap the screen to strip hot dudes

###Madoka Magica Magia Record Smartphone Game Reveals Key Visual, Story
posted on 2016-12-26 16:30 EST

###Double Dragon IV Game Announced for PS4, Steam
posted on 2016-12-26 16:45 EST
Game will be available digitally on January 30

###Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII with Power-Up Kit Gets Digital Xbox One Version
posted on 2016-12-27 17:15 EST

###“Musou☆Stars” Action Videos Introduce Kasumi, Sophie, and More
December 27, 2016 2:11pm EST
Crossover action game hits PS4 and PS Vita in Japan on March 2

###“Re:ZERO - Death or Kiss” Visual Novel Gets Its First Trailer
December 27, 2016 9:55pm EST
Help Subaru fix a major screw-up on PS4 and PS Vita in March

###Artoria Pendragon and More Invade “For Whom the Alchemist Exists”
December 28, 2016 7:40am CST
“Fate/Stay Night” collaboration event includes crossover characters and new designs.

###“Nights of Azure 2” Showcased in Enhanced Forbidden Lily Trailer
December 28, 2016 1:21pm EST
Sequel hits PS4 and PS Vita in Japan in February, followed by the west later

###This Week in Games - The Best of 2016
by Dustin Bailey, Dec 29th 2016

###Is It Marriage For Super Sonico In New Music Video?
December 29, 2016 12:07pm CST
There are also more design previews from her 2017 Zodiac calendar

###“Danganronpa V3” to Make Voices Sound Better on PS Vita with Downloadable Update
December 29, 2016 2:02pm CST
Spike Chunsoft plans a workaround for space limitations

###Kemco Special Year-End Sale for Android™: 6 Titles Priced Down to $0.99 for a Limited Time
Dec 29th 2016

###“Valkyria Revolution” Story Trailer Introduces Princess Ophelia
December 29, 2016 4:00pm CST
Strategy-RPG hits PS4/Vita in Japan on January 19, followed by the west in Q2 2017

###Wagamama High Spec Adult Visual Novel Gets Sequel
posted on 2016-12-29 20:50 EST
Game about risqué manga creator in high school inspired anime in April

###“Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash” Previews Bonus DLC Goodies
December 29, 2016 11:26pm CST
Water gun-blastin’ spinoff hits PS4 in Japan on March 16, 2017

###“Dragon Quest XI” Development Footage Shows Dragon Riding & More
December 30, 2016 2:13am CST
Yuji Horii and co. are hard at work on the next main entry

###XSEED Updates on “The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd” Localization Progress
December 30, 2016 11:55am CST
English translation is 100% complete ahead of 2017 PC release

###Akira Toriyama Dishes on Designing Characters for “Dragon Quest”
December 30, 2016 1:45pm CST
“Dragon Ball Z” manga author wrote in with a message for fans on a recent NHK TV special

###Next ‘When They Cry’ Title Launches After Higurashi, Umineko
posted on 2016-12-30 15:15 EST
07th Expansion plans to release series’ “completely different” game in 2017

###“Mega Man 1-6” Mobile Ports Launch on January 5
December 30, 2016 4:29pm CST
Capcom narrows down release date for classic entries

###Sword Art Online Film About MMORPG Inspires Real-World AR App
posted on 2016-12-30 21:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

###“Super Mario Run” Android Signups Live Now
December 31, 2016 10:06am CST
Pre-registration confirms that an Android version of Super Mario Run is coming

###Remastered “Desire” Visual Novel Shows Off Its New Look
December 31, 2016 9:19pm CST
El Dia’s release hits PS Vita and PC in Japan on April 27, 2017

###PlayStation 2 Era “Harvest Moon” Games Rated For Possible PlayStation 4 Release
January 01, 2017 12:26am CST
These two PS2-era “Harvest Moons” deserve a second chance.

###“Devil May Cry” Director Hideaki Itsuno Will Announce New Game In 2017
January 01, 2017 1:12am CST
Maybe a new “Devil May Cry”?

###American Ship Girl Pays Tribute To Japanese Traditions In “KanColle” New Year’s Art
January 01, 2017 4:04pm CST
Adorable Abyssal Northern Princess aka Hoppo also got a holiday outfit

###Musou Stars Game Streams Character Action Videos For Sophie, Wang Yuanji, Ōka, Kasumi
posted on 2017-01-02 01:00 EST
Marie Rose, Honoka, Rio join lineup for Ps4, PS Vita game shipping on March 2

###ESRB Lists Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland Games for PS4
posted on 2017-01-02 07:00 EST

###“Shenmue III” Team Sends A New Year’s Message to Fans
January 02, 2017 11:58am CST
Yu Suzuki and co. ring in the new year with some thanks

###Saber Musashi Joins “Fate/Grand Order” For New Year’s Event
January 02, 2017 2:47pm CST
The Fate/Grand Order smartphone RPG is gearing up for the kick-off of Epic of Remnant, a 1.5 bridge to part two of its story

###“Adventure Time” Studio Rumored to Be Adapting “Castlevania”
January 02, 2017 3:40pm CST
Frederator Studios drops hints that it could be adapting the hit game for American television.

###“BanG Dream!” Is Here to Invade All Your Media with CD, Smartphone Game
January 02, 2017 5:28pm CST
Upcoming media franchise teases single, new game in latest trailer.

###Tekken 7: FR’s New Japan Pro-Wrestling Crossover Shown in Video
posted on 2017-01-03 09:45 EST
In-game Kazuchika “Rainmaker” Okada collaboration items launch this month

###“Dragon Quest” Fans Compare Creator’s Concepts to Finished Game Art
January 03, 2017 1:05pm CST
How do Akira Toriyama’s final designs stack up against Yuji Horii’s original sketches?

###Surreal RPG “Omori” Shows Signs of Life in New Trailer
January 03, 2017 3:47pm CST
Crowdfunded project is still in the works for PC, Mac, and Nintendo 3DS

###Visual Novel “Rei-Jin-G-Lu-P” Brings Its Lupine Horrors to PS Vita
January 03, 2017 4:42pm CST
Kemco’s enhanced port launches in Japan on January 11

###Atlus USA/Sega of America PR: No PC, Switch Release for Persona 5, Yakuza 0
posted on 2017-01-04 00:00 EST

###Destiny!!! “Penguindrum” Gets Its PachiSlot Machine
January 04, 2017 1:05pm CST
Great anime never die. They just move to the gambling arcade.

###Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto Game Expansion’s English-Dubbed Trailer Streamed
posted on 2017-01-04 15:10 EST
Updated game launches February in N. America, Europe, Japan

###Hoping for “Persona 5” on Switch or PC? Not Gonna Happen, Says Atlus
January 04, 2017 6:18pm CST
The same goes for “Yakuza 0,” which is only coming to PS4

###Sony Sells 6.20 Million PS4 Consoles During Holiday Season
posted on 2017-01-05 02:30 EST

###Yoshi And His Obedient Friend Try A Game In “Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World” Short
January 05, 2017 9:22am CST
Due to be released on the Nintendo 3DS on February 3rd, game will feature 30 in-game unlockable videos of the dinosaur and his canine companion

###This Week in Games - What’s to Come in 2017
by Dustin Bailey, Jan 5th 2017

###“Mega Man Mobile” Trailers Put Choppy Ports on Display
January 05, 2017 12:11pm CST
You might just want to stick to the Legacy Collection for now

###90 Million People Downloaded “Super Mario Run,” 3 Million Paid Money
January 05, 2017 2:54pm CST
Mario’s iOS debut has pulled in around $30 million so far

###Park Yourself on YouTube for the Nintendo Switch Reveal
January 05, 2017 6:35pm CST
Nintendo creates YouTube page for next week’s live streaming presentation about their newest system.

###Pokémon Snap Launches on Wii U Virtual Console in N. America
posted on 2017-01-06 00:30 EST

###“Bloodstained” Footage Has Miriam Traversing a Village
January 06, 2017 12:30am CST
Koji Igarashi’s crowdfunded game is due out in 2018

###NIS Opens Teaser Site For New Title
posted on 2017-01-06 05:00 EST

###“Re:ZERO -Death or Kiss-” Game Shares Its Energetic Opening Movie
January 06, 2017 11:11am CST
Visual novel hits PS4 and PS Vita in Japan on March 23

###“One Piece Thousand Storm” Mobile Game is Coming to the West
January 06, 2017 12:52pm CST
Bandai Namco Entertainment opens pre-registration for the action-RPG

###“Valkyria Revolution” Promo Introduces the Young General Maxim
January 06, 2017 9:21pm CST
RPG launches in Japan on January 19, followed by the west in Q2 2017

###“Digimon” Marks 20 Years with a Re-Release of Its Original Device
January 07, 2017 3:10am CST
Upgraded Digimon devices let you relive the 90s, but better.

###SNK Is Making A New Original Smartphone RPG
January 07, 2017 8:05am CST
Hero action is coming!

###“Danganronpa V3” Disables Share Feature After Chapter 1 to Avoid Spoilers
January 07, 2017 9:57am CST
Keep those juicy story secrets to yourself!

###These “Persona 5” PlayStation 4 Themes Are Available in Japan
January 07, 2017 12:55pm CST
Snap up free avatars and a theme for no cost!

###Show by Rock!! Real Escape Game Comes with Plasmagica CD
posted on 2017-01-07 19:15 EST by Eric Stimson
Title of theme tune remains secret

###Super Retro Boy From Retro-Bit Plays All Your Game Boy Games
January 07, 2017 7:23pm CST
This retro-inspired handheld lets you play your favorite Game Boy, Gameboy Color, and Game Boy Advance games.

###“Fatal Fighter” Is An Upcoming Fighter With An All-Female Cast
January 07, 2017 10:15pm CST
It looks a little derivative, but it has a full roster of new fighters.

###Re:Zero -Death or Kiss- PS4, PS Vita Game’s Opening Movie Streamed
posted on 2017-01-08 01:30 EST
Adventure game with original story ships in Japan on March 23

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###The Mike Toole Show - The Amazing World of Anime Arcade Games
by Mike Toole, Jan 8th 2017

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###Nintendo Switch Rumored Price and Release Date Leaked
January 08, 2017 12:09pm CST
At an unbelievable price!

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###Touken Ranbu Exhibition Celebrates Game’s 2nd Anniversary
posted on 2017-01-08 15:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

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###TV Asahi to Broadcast Concert of “Dragon Quest” Music
January 08, 2017 3:50pm CST
Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra performs selection of video game music.

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###New “Resident Evil 7” USB Stick Is a Finger, Honest
January 08, 2017 11:10pm CST
100 lucky winners will get this exclusive collector’s item that’s totally a finger.

###Mr. Osomatsu Brothers Welcome Customers to Udon Chain
posted on 2017-01-09 15:45 EST by Eric Stimson
Also: mook, location-based game, Nanana crossover in the works

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###“Konosuba” Characters Bless “Last Period” Smartphone RPG
January 09, 2017 4:05pm CST
Kazuma, Eris and Wiz designs previewed

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###Message Hidden in Mini Famicom Urges Users to Not 'Break Everything’
posted on 2017-01-09 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

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###Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs Previewed on Steam Greenlight
posted on 2017-01-09 19:55 EST

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###Platinum Games’ Scalebound Xbox One Game Canceled
posted on 2017-01-09 22:00 EST
Game was planned to allow players to control both human and dragon character

###Shin Megami Tensei Series Announces 25th Anniversary Project
posted on 2017-01-10 11:35 EST

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###“Nioh” Lead Meets a Kunoichi in Event Scene Preview
January 10, 2017 2:01pm CST
Team Ninja’s action game hits PlayStation 4 in early February

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###NIS Announces ‘Exile Election’ Game for PS4/PS Vita
posted on 2017-01-10 19:15 EST
Adventure game features 12 characters, life-or-death election

###“Pokémon Go” Remains a No-Go in China Due to Security Concerns
January 11, 2017 12:09am CST
China is not keen on licensing any augmented reality games

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###Devil’s Third Online PC Game Ends Service in March After 9 Months
posted on 2017-01-11 13:00 EST
Valhalla Game Studios’ game launched in Japan on June 8, 2016

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###Dies Irae Visual Novel’s Localization Kickstarter Meets Goal
posted on 2017-01-11 14:10 EST
Release will be based on 2012 PSP, PC version of game with enhanced visuals, slated for May 2017

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###“Danganronpa V3” Celebrates Japanese Launch with New Trailer
January 11, 2017 1:03pm CST
Latest visual novel hits PS4 and PS Vita in Japan on January 12

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###Platinum and Hideki Kamiya Comment on “Scalebound” Cancellation
January 11, 2017 5:41pm CST
Action game was in the works for Xbox One and PC

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###Hifumi Takimoto Shows Off Her Leet Lingual Skill In Latest “New Game! - The Challenge Stage” Promo
January 11, 2017 7:31pm CST
5pb. visual novel coming January 26th