XSEED released the first Retro Game Challenge in North America, but has confirmed numerous times that there are no plans to localize the sequel. The company doesn’t believe it would be viable from a sales standpoint to invest in the DS title.
But interestingly, Renegade Kid recently expressed interest in handling Retro Game Challenge 2 for XSEED. Co-founder Jools Watsham said on Twitter yesterday that a DSiWare release “would do great on the eShop.”
Check out all of Watsham’s comments below:
@TronKnotts Yeah, I expect it would do great on the eShop. Releasing the game as DSiWare on the 3DS eShop should be easy for them.
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) June 3, 2014
@TronKnotts Contact them. Demand the game. And tell them Renegade Kid will happily handle it for them if they don't want to. Seriously.
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) June 3, 2014
@TronKnotts If I can find their contact email, I'll happily send them a message asking about it.
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) June 3, 2014
Natsume has revealed the first of its three Nintendo-related announcements for E3 2014. As announced by the publisher today, Natsume is bringing Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley to the 3DS later this year. Physical and digital versions are both planned.
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley features a 3D setting and customization options that provide players with more freedom with their fields.
Today’s news means we’re technically receiving two Harvest Moon games in 2014. XSEED is localizing Harvest Moon: Connect to a New Land under the name “Story of Seasons” while Natsume is releasing Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley.
Source: Natsume PR
Japan is getting yet another Picross game next week. Jupiter will release Picross e5 on June 11 for 500 yen. Screenshots can be found above.
Siliconera recently caught up with Bob Rafei, creative director and CEO of Big Red Button. Rafei discussed the various character characters in Sonic Boom, how Sonic Team reacted to the game, and more.
You can find a few excerpts from the interview below. The full thing can be read over at Siliconera.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call will launch in North America on September 16 and Europe on September 19, Square Enix announced today.
Additionally, the company has confirmed two special releases for the 3DS game. A collector’s edition and limited edition will both be made available.
The Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Collector’s Edition includes a branded 3DS system Collector’s Pouch, a robust 20-track ‘The Best of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call’ Music CD, ‘Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – Remix Selections’ Music CD (five-tracks), and five premium CollectaCards from the game.
Consumers can pre-order the collector’s edition for $69.99 through the Square Enix Online Store. Only 5,000 copies will be produced.
Those who pre-order the standard version
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call will receive an upgrade to a limited edition version of the title, featuring the ‘Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – Remix Selections’ Music CD.
Source: Square Enix PR
SEGA and Nintendo partner to launch the highly anticipated Sonic Boom videogames exclusively for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS across Europe and in Australia
2nd June 2014 – An all-new Sonic the Hedgehog will be unleashed at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles with the debut of playable versions of new titles exclusively for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. Nintendo of Europe will be responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of the games throughout European territories and Australia, with SEGA remaining as publisher. The new games Sonic Boom™: Rise of Lyric for Wii U, developed by Los Angeles-based Big Red Button, and Sonic Boom™: Shattered Crystal for Nintendo 3DS, from San Francisco-based Sanzaru Games, will introduce new gameplay and the most vile and formidable villain in Sonic history — Lyric.
In both games, Sonic and friends – Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and the newest member of the team, Sticks, will work together as they face their most powerful enemy yet. Lyric is a giant and monstrous snake-like creature from an ancient race. An extremely tech-savvy mastermind who uses a sophisticated robotic body of armour to carry out his own nefarious deeds, he is a formidable enemy and a force to be reckoned with. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, the roles of Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Sticks, will be elevated in gameplay that capitalises on each character’s unique talents and abilities. The goal is to prevent Lyric from powering his army of robots and carrying out his plan to destroy the world. The stakes have never been higher, and the only chance to overcome Lyric is to band together and work as a team.
