Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, Silent Hope demos released
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Three upcoming, high-profile Switch games have now received demos – specifically Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and Silent Hope.
Square Enix says that for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, players will be able to transfer the monsters in their main party and reserves into the full game. The same holds true for the Star Ocean demo, which lets players start their adventure and experience the opening hours of the game. Finally, for Silent Hope, the entire first level of the Abyss is included.
Super Mario RPG to include post-game boss rematches
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Super Mario RPG will feature post-game boss rematches, Nintendo announced during today’s Nintendo Direct. This is a new feature for the remake in which players can take on bosses again after beating the game, though they’ll be tougher the second time around.
Here’s the latest on Super Mario RPG:
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai details Temple of Recollection, Challenge Mode
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Square Enix today shared the latest details on Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai, including the game’s Temple of Recollection and Challenge Mode. These features “will test the skills and abilities of Dragon Quest fans and gamers in the upcoming action role-playing game.
Here’s the full rundown:
[Preview] Star Ocean: The Second Story R – PAX West 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch | 0 comments
As someone new to the Star Ocean series, I had heard so many different opinions on the series over the years that I’d always been curious about jumping in, but not quite sure where to start. Well, apparently the second game in the franchise is regarded by many fans as one of the best, so I was really excited when Star Ocean: The Second Story R was revealed in a recent Nintendo Direct (alongside a jaw-dropping new art style). I was able to demo this remake at PAX West 2023, and left with an extremely positive first impression; exciting combat, old-school strategic depth and outstanding production values are all lining up to make this one of my most anticipated RPGs.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster update out now, patch notes
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This week, Square Enix released a new update for Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster. All of the RPGs in the collection have received a new patch.
Square Enix says that every game has received stability improvements. There are some extra notes for a couple of the games as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai getting physical release in Asia with English support, pre-orders open
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai have a physical release on Switch in the west, but the situation is different in other parts of the world.
Over in Asia, the title will have a boxed version – complete with English support. Play-Asia is taking pre-orders here, and that’s probably your best way of securing a physical copy currently.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince details battles, monster recruitment, more
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Square Enix today provided more details on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, including the game’s new battle and monster recruitment system.
The RPG is also available for pre-order. By reserving the game, you’ll receive the Head Start Set which includes several exclusive items.
Here’s the latest from Square Enix:
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster sales surpass three million
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Sales of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series have surpassed three million units, Square Enix just announced. That’s up from the two million milestone announced back in May.
Today’s number applies to the combined performance on Switch, PlayStation 4, and mobile. It should be worldwide sales as well.
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line getting Final Fantasy XVI DLC tracks
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Final Fantasy XVI DLC tracks are onthe way to Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, Square Enix revealed today. Nearly a dozen songs can be accessed starting on November 1, 2023.
All of the tracks will be included as part of the Season Pass Vol. 3. However, players will also have the option to purchase the Final Fantasy XVI Pack separately.
The full lineup of tracks for the Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Final Fantasy XVI DLC is as follows:
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R opening movie
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Square Enix and Gemdrops just issued the opening movie for Star Ocean: The Second Story R. This comes ahead of the launch in a couple of months.
Japanese music duo Suiren, comprised of vocalist Sui and keyboardist / arranger Ren, are behind the opening movie’s theme song “Stella”.
Here’s an overview of the game:
