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Pocky & Rocky Reshrined release date

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined has scored a final release date in the west. The game is slated for June 24, 2022, Natsume announced today.

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined was already confirmed for April 21, 2022 in Japan.

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising gameplay

IGN has a first look gameplay video for Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising. In it, the game’s community manager guides fans through 28 minutes of footage. This is our first real look at the town-building action-RPG, which takes place in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle – which should be appearing on some sort of Nintendo hardware.

We’ve included more information about the game below.

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined trailer

A new trailer for Pocky & Rocky Reshrined has just come in, with the game set to appear on Switch in a few months.

We just heard earlier this week that the game is planned for April 21 in Japan. Natsume Atari has now followed that up with today’s video.

For more on Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, check out the following overview:

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined now has a release date – at least in Japan. The game will launch for Switch on April 21 in the region, Natsume Atari has announced.

Today’s news was shared by Japanese magazine Famitsu. This week’s issue will have new coverage on the game, which includes a look at characters drawn by Yoshitoo Asari and new gameplay modes.

For more on Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, read the following overview:

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined delayed

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined has been delayed and will no longer release this year as originally planned. On Twitter, it was announced that the game has been pushed back to Spring 2022. This is due to unspecified circumstances.

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined was announced a year ago as KiKi KaiKai: Kuro Mantle no Nazo. It was confirmed for a western release soon after. And back in March of this year, the game was first planned for a Fall 2021 debut.

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising

Earlier this year, 505 Games and Natsume Atari announced Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising. This is a companion game planned for Eiyuden Chronicle, a new RPG coming from the creator of Suikoden.

We weren’t quite sure about platforms for Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising when it was first made known, but we now have confirmation that it’s planned for Switch. The title is due out in Spring 2022. A more specific date will follow.

Here’s a brief overview of the game:

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined

Following its appearance at New Game+ Expo last week, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined has received its official teaser trailer. Natsume has also passed along a general overview of the game.

Here’s the full roundup:

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, known in Japan as KiKi KaiKai: Kuro Mantle no Nazo, was given an update during the New Game+ Expo today. The game is now confirmed for release this fall.

The new Pocky & Rocky game announced for Switch earlier this week is getting a western release. Natsume Atari and Natsume confirmed that Pocky & Rocky 2021 (tentative title) will arrive next year.

Today’s announcement notes that “Pocky & Rocky 2021 is a multi-directional scrolling shooter in the classic 16-bit style with improved graphics, sound, and fun”. This will be the third installment of the original shrine maiden shooting series. It’s being made by the original development team, Tengo Project.

We have the following comments regarding today’s announcement:

KiKi KaiKai: Kuro Mantle no Nazo

Taito and Natsume Atari have issued the debut trailer for KiKi KaiKai: Kuro Mantle no Nazo, the recently-announced Pocky & Rocky sequel. We’ve included it below.

KiKi KaiKai: Kuro Mantle no Nazo will be featured during Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online between September 23 and September 27.


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