River City: Tokyo Rumble heading overseas in September
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Natsume confirmed River City: Tokyo Rumble’s localization in April. Since then, the publisher has been sticking to a “Summer” release window – until recently.
Today, Natsume put out a tweet which reveals River City: Tokyo Rumble North American launch window of September. On top of that, retailers may give a clue about a specific date. Play-Asia flat-out claims that River City: Tokyo Rumble is scheduled for September 13. And interestingly enough, GameFly has the same date.
At the very least, River City: Tokyo Rumble is coming in September. September 13 could be the final date. Note that the game will be seeing a limited physical run in North America, but will be digital-only in Europe.
One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum demo footage
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A demo for One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum is out now in Japan. For a look at it, check out the video below.
One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum details its battle systems and more
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Bandai Namco issued the latest assets for One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum. We’re able to learn more about the game’s battle systems, one particular mode, and included characters.
First, today’s screenshots:
Bandai Namco has shared information about three systems in One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum. They are as follows:
1. Real-Time Switch & D Assist
Can switch between two characters anytime in the game. When using assist characters, the attacks will not only be flashy but also have special effects. Each character will have different assist moves.
2. Jet Slide
After a Jet Combo connects, you can juggle the enemy and follow up with 3 kinds of aerial moves.
One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum commercial, demo next week in Japan
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Bandai Namco has prepared a new commercial for One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum. Check it out below.
Along with the commercial, Bandai Namco announced today that a One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum demo will hit the Japanese 3DS eShop on July 27.
Chase: Cold Case Investigations gets first review in Famitsu
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Last week, Aksys announced localization of Chase: Cold Case Investigations. It’s a new game from Hotel Dusk director Taisuke Kanasaki plus former CING staff.
Although Famitsu’s review was published a few weeks back, we thought we’d take a new look at it now that Chase’s localization is confirmed. Editors dished out scores of “8”, “7”, “8”, and “6” for a score of 29 out of 40.
Wondering why Chase received those scores? Head past the break for the full transcript of Famitsu’s review.
Aksys Games localizing Ninja Usagimaru sequel
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Yesterday, Aksys Games revealed at Anime Expo that the company is localizing Chase: Cold Case Investigations. That wasn’t the only 3DS announcement made at the panel though. Aksys is also planning on bringing over the sequel to Ninja Usagimaru: The Gem of Blessings.
The first Ninja Usagimaru launched in North America and Europe last year. It has players going through various levels and rescuing villagers in various levels by overcoming traps and gimmicks. The new game builds on the foundation of the original.
Here’s a Japanese trailer for the game:
The new Ninja Usagimaru will be released on the eShop this fall.
Thanks to Jose for the tip.
Hotel Dusk team’s Chase: Cold Case Investigations coming west this fall
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In May, Chase: Cold Case Investigations – Distant Memories released on the Japanese 3DS eShop. It was a new game from Arc System Works, with Hotel Dusk: Room 215 director Taisuke Kanasaki and former CING employees on board for the project.
Today, Aksys Games announced at its Anime Expo panel that the title will be heading west. It’ll be available this fall on the eShop.
Chase: Cold Case Investigations stars detectives Shounosuke Nanase and Koto Amekura as they investigate a reopened case about an explosion and death. It was originally determined to be an accident, but an anonymous caller informs the division that it was actually murder.
Here’s one of the Japanese trailers for the game:
More: Aksys Games, Arc System Works, top
River City: Tokyo Rumble screenshots, art, fact sheet
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Natsume prepared a bunch of screenshots from River City: Tokyo Rumble following the game’s E3 appearance last week. We have them in the gallery below, along with a couple of pieces of character art and a fact sheet.
River City: Tokyo Rumble will have a limited edition physical release
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Initially, River City: Tokyo Rumble was only going to be distributed as a digital title. But while an eShop release is still planned, Natsume vice president of operations Graham Markay has now confirmed to Polygon that a limited edition physical release is in the works as well.
Markay told the site:
“[Tokyo Rumble] was going to be digital-only. You don’t have to sell to retail or try to explain or try to get the physical product placed on store shelves [with online exclusive releases]. That gives you the ability to take a few more chances.”
“When we announced [Tokyo Rumble], there was an outcry of, ‘It better be physical.’ So we’re going to do a limited edition physical release.”
River City: Tokyo Rumble is scheduled for release this year.
Bandai Namco bringing One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum to Japan on September 21st
Posted on 8 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Amazon Japan and Rakuten have revealed that One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum will release for 3DS on September 21st in Japan. The 2D action title is being developed by Arc System Works (published by Bandai Namco) and will feature 23 playable characters and over 80 additional assist characters, while also boasting strong visuals and simple, but exciting, controls. It will feature a mode where the player sails around the world, gathering their favorite crew, as well as a competitive online mode. Furthermore, first-print buyers will earn several rewards, including early unlocks for assist characters Edward Newgate, Marco, and Jozu, an in-game item for use in the “Create a Pirate Crew” mode, and a unique 3DS theme (via download code). There is also an unannounced item as a pre-order bonus from Amazon Japan.
Alongside this information, several new screenshots for the game have been released, which you can view below.
