Koei Tecmo reports latest financial results, Persona 5 Scramble western localization no longer mentioned
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Koei Tecmo today issued its financial report for the second quarter of the 2020 fiscal year. Ultimately, it was a pretty successful period, as the company set a new record high regarding sales year-over-year.
Here’s the full breakdown:
[Interview] Gust talks Atelier Ryza 2, Switch, possibility of remakes, series’ future
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The Atelier series doesn’t typically see direct sequels, but that’s exactly the direction Koei Tecmo and Gust decided to take with Atelier Ryza 2. Following the first game’s massive success, the sequel arrives this December in Japan and late January 2021 in the west.
Nintendo Everything recently had the opportunity to speak with Gust brand manager and Atelier Ryza series producer Junzo Hosoi. We chatted about what’s new with the battle system, the game’s characters (including their designs), and more. Also, for more general topics, Hosoi talked about Switch, addressed the possibility of Atelier remakes, and shared a few thoughts about the franchise’s future.
Our discussion can be read in full below.
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Atelier series producer on the possibility of simultaneous worldwide releases
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Many titles strive for simultaneous worldwide releases. While not universal across the board, some publishers and developers opt to launch their games on the same day in all regions. However, the Atelier franchise hasn’t been able to make this happen just yet, as Japan gets first crack at the new entries.
As part of an interview with Nintendo Everything, Atelier series producer Junzo Hosoi commented on the possibility of worldwide releases. He shared the following on that front:
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Atelier Ryza 2 TGS 2020 Online presentation, now in English
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At TGS 2020 Online last month, Koei Tecmo and Gust hosted a special live stream for Atelier Ryza 2. The entire broadcast has now been officially translated with English subtitles. Continue on below for the full presentation.
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy launches for Switch in Japan on December 3. It’ll follow on January 26, 2021 in North America and January 29, 2021 in Europe.
Fairy Tail update out now (version 1.0.6), patch notes
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Koei Tecmo and Gust have readied a new patch for the Fairy Tail RPG on Switch. Version 1.0.6 is live, which includes the addition of “The story so far” when starting the game.
Below are the full patch notes:
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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy confirmed for western release in January 2021, latest details and screenshots
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Koei Tecmo has provided an update on Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. The game will launch on January 26, 2021 in North America and January 29, 2021 in Europe, the company announced today.
We also have a fresh set of details, including:
Atelier Ryza 2 details – Real-Time Tactics Battle system, sub-characters
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New details regarding Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy have appeared from this week’s issue of Famitsu. Aside from the latest battle system tidbits, we also have information about sub-characters.
Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Gematsu:
Ciel nosurge DX and Ar nosurge DX announced for Switch
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Ciel nosurge DX and Ar nosurge DX are coming to Switch, Koei Tecmo and Gust have revealed. Both games are scheduled for a January 28, 2021 release in Japan.
Ciel Nosurge, a simulation game, first released on the PS Vita in 2021. The RPG Ar Nosurge followed on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita in 2014. Both titles will be appearing on a Nintendo platform for the first time.
Here’s a teaser trailer for Ciel nosurge DX and Ar nosurge DX:
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Atelier Ryza 1 getting a reprint on Switch
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The Switch version of Atelier Ryza 1 has been tough to find for awhile now at retail. If you’ve been looking for a physical copy, you might have turned your attention to eBay, where the prices can be pretty astronomical.
The good news is that an official restock is now happening. Koei Tecmo has confirmed that there will be a reprint/restock “soon” on Amazon. Other retailers may receive new inventory as well, but that’s not confirmed currently.
We’ll keep an eye out on that restock and will let you know when Atelier Ryza is more widely available again.
Atelier Ryza 2 – TGS 2020 Online trailer, first gameplay footage
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During a TGS 2020 Online stream today, Koei Tecmo and Gust debuted the first actual gameplay from Atelier Ryza 2. Have a look at a new trailer and footage below.
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy launches for Switch in Japan on December 3. North America and Europe are getting the game this winter.
