Worldwide launch for SSB 3DS
Nintendo has announced that Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS will launch worldwide on 3 October. The Wii U edition of Super Smash Bros. is slated for release later this year.
The Super Smash Bros. series, a fighting game crossover featuring characters from Nintendo franchises...
Overseas release for Fantasy Life
Nintendo has confirmed that the life sim RPG Fantasy Life for Nintendo 3DS will launch in Europe on 26 September, and in Australia and North America in October.
Fantasy Life, co-developed by Fukuoka-based Level-5 and Tokyo-based 1-UP Studio, was released in Japan for Nintendo 3DS...
Lufia, HM 2 confirmed for NVC
Japanese publisher Natsume has announced that the Game Boy Color titles Lufia: The Legend Returns and Harvest Moon 2 will be re-released for Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console later this year.
Lufia: The Legend Returns was developed by Japanese studio Neverland and originally launched in Japan,...
December NA launch for Powers PSN series
Sony Pictures Television has announced that an adaptation of the Powers comic book series will debut on the Sony PlayStation Network in North America this December.
The first three episodes of the new series will also be offered free-of-charge to PSN subscribers, Sony has confirmed.
“It’s...
Pokémon OR/AS global launch dated
The Pokémon Company has confirmed that new Nintendo 3DS versions of the popular Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire titles for Nintendo GBA will launch worldwide on 21 November.
“Pokémon fans first enjoyed ‘Pokémon Ruby Version’ and ‘Pokémon Sapphire Version’ when it launched in...
NA release for Brandish and Corpse Party
Japanese publisher Xseed has confirmed that Brandish: The Dark Revenant, originally released for Sony PSP in Japan in 2009, and the Japanese PC survival horror title Corpse Party: Blood Covered from 2008 will be localised for North American release.
The overseas editions of Brandish: The...
Bayonetta 2 for Wii U in September
Nintendo has confirmed that action game sequel Bayonetta 2 from Japanese studio Platinum Games will be released exclusively for Nintendo Wii U in Japan on 20 September.
The European and North American launch is slated for this October.
Nintendo has also announced that the original Bayonetta...
Grasshopper Manufacture unveils Let It Die
Grasshopper Manufacture producer Goichi Suda (aka Suda 51) revealed the Japanese studio's upcoming combat horror game Let It Die for Sony PlayStation 4 at E3 in Los Angeles last week.
Originally unveiled as Lily Bergamo at Tokyo Game Show last year, the revamped F2P online...
Capcom confirms 15 titles for NVC
Capcom has announced 15 classic games for Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console to be released via Nintendo eShop in Europe and North America later this year.
The tiles include Gargoyle’s Quest 2, Street Fighter 2010 and Mighty Final Fight, originally released for Nintendo Entertainment System....
NA release for F2P FF Agito
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Agito for iOS and Android devices will be localised for overseas release.
Final Fantasy Agito is a F2P mobile RPG spin-off of Final Fantasy Type-0, and was launched in Japan last month.
Final Fantasy Type-0 was originally released...
FF Explorers for Nintendo 3DS revealed
Square Enix is developing a new multiplayer Final Fantasy title for the Nintendo 3DS.
Final Fantasy Explorers will utilise the classic Final Fantasy job class system and be designed for up to four players.
Square Enix has yet to confirm a launch date or overseas release...
Bandai Namco partners with payment system Oink
Bandai Namco has joined US-based payment processing platform Oink. The system is targeted to teens and their parents in North America.
“It has been an incredible year for the momentum of Oink and the companies that we have partnered with, ending the mystery of online...
Overseas release for FF Type-0
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy Type-0, originally released for Sony PSP in 2011, will be re-released worldwide for Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One.
“The voice of our Western fans was instrumental in the development of Final Fantasy Type-0, and we’re very...
Monolith Soft unveils Xenoblade X
Japanese developer Monolith Soft has revealed the studio's upcoming sci-fi RPG Xenoblade X (Xenoblade Chronicles X overseas) at E3 in Los Angeles.
Xenoblade X is a sequel to the original Xenoblade game (Xenoblade Chronicles overseas) released in 2010 in Japan and overseas in 2012.
Nintendo...
Nintendo reveals upcoming titles for 2015
Nintendo has unveiled several titles scheduled for release next year for multiple Nintendo platforms at E3 in Los Angeles.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse for Nintendo Wii U will be an HD, stop-motion animated Kirby game featuring touch-screen mechanics similar to Kirby’s Canvas Curse for...
Mobile FF VII title announced
Square Enix has revealed a F2P Final Fantasy VII spin-off for Android and iOS devices at E3 in Los Angeles.
Final Fantasy VII G-Bike is based on a mini-game in the original Final Fantasy VII title released in 1997 for Sony PlayStation, and will include...
NA launch for Hyrule Warriors dated
Nintendo has announced that Hyrule Warriors, the Zelda-Dynasty Warriors crossover action title co-developed with Japanese publisher Tecmo Koei, will be released in North America exclusively for the Nintendo Wii U on 26 September.
Hyrule Warriors (Zelda Musou in Japan) combines the action of Tecmo Koei’s...
From Software’s Bloodborne revealed for PS4
Sony has revealed Japanese developer From Software's upcoming action RPG Bloodborne for Sony PlayStation 4 at E3 in Los Angeles.
The title's development is being led by Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki.
“Lots of things Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls did,...
Dota 2 International prize pool tops US$9M
Dota 2 developer Valve has confirmed that the International prize pool for 2014 has reached over US$9 million USD. The prize pool is now the largest in eSports history.
The Dota 2 International competition is funded by fan donations and support for The Compendium, an...
Nintendo Amiibo NFC figurines revealed
Nintendo has unveiled the publisher’s Amiibo line of NFC figurines at E3 in Los Angeles. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata first announced plans to launch a line of figurines linked via NFC to games for the Wii U and 3DS consoles in May.
Nintendo Amiibos utilise...
