Octopath Traveler producer Masashi Takahashi and composer Yasunori Nishiki are both in attendance at Japan Expo this week. French site Jeuxvideo caught up with the two to learn more about the game.

Lelouch0612 provides the following details from the discussion:

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When Spike Chunsoft announced Steins;Gate Elite’s localization, the title was on track for later this year. Unfortunately, that window has since slipped.

Announced at Anime Expo 2018 today, Steins;Gate Elite will now ship in early 2019. That applies to North America and Europe.

By pre-ordering Steins;Gate Elite on Switch, you’ll receive Steins;Gate 8-bit. This will let players explore an 8-bit version of Akihabara.

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Flying Tiger Entertainment has confirmed the next Data East arcade release on Switch. Next week, Express Raider will be available on the eShop.

Here’s a brief overview:

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Breakers: Dawn of Heroes, otherwise known as Dawn of the Breaker, has released on the Japanese eShop – complete with English support. We have some footage below.

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We’re halfway through 2018, but Devolver Digital still has a lot of love in store for Switch. The publisher said on Twitter today that it has over a dozen releases are planned for 2018. This includes “back catalog releases, new games, and unannounced projects”.

At least one of these titles should be Broforce. Devolver Digital indicated last week that a port is on the way.

Devolver Digital will be sharing more about its Switch plans “soon”.

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NIS America made several new announcements today. RPG Maker MV, The Caligula Effect: Overdose, and The Princess Guide are all coming to North America and Europe on Switch next year.

As is traditionally the case with NIS America games, the company is offering limited editions for these new titles through its online store. We have the full rundown on what’s included in each as well as pre-order links below.

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Merge Games has announced a release date for the physical version of Dead Cells. The roguevania-style game will be out on store shelves starting August 21 in North America and August 17 in Europe. The digital version’s release date will be announced later.

All copies include a 20-page artbook in addition to the cartridge. Pricing is set at $34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99).

Merge will also be offering 2,000 copies of the Dead Cells Signature Version. This comes with a copy of the game, a double-CD soundtrack, an exclusive enamel character pin, a 56-page hardback artbook, a numbered certificate of authenticity, and an outer box featuring exclusive artwork in a matte finish with spot gloss. The whole package costs $50 / €45 / £40.

Source: Merge Games PR

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A new video has come in for Disgaea 1 Complete as Anime Expo 2018 officially kicks off. Have a look “The Angels of Celestia” trailer below.

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NIS America readied a new characters trailer for Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk in celebration of Anime Expo 2018. View it below.

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NIS America today revealed plans to localize Your Four Knight Princesses Training Story. The game is coming west next year as The Princess Guide.

We have the following details and trailer:

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