The World Ends With You anime to air part of first episode in Japan next week
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The World Ends With You anime won’t debut until 2021. However, fans will be able to get a sneak peek in just a few days. It’s been announced that in Japan, a part of the anime’s first episode will air on September 18.
Following the broadcast, a 7 Days campaign will be held on the official The World Ends With You Twitter account. Additional information about the event will be shared on September 18.
The World Ends With You anime will see a worldwide release in 2021. Funimation will be handling it in the west.
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Densha de GO!! Hashirou Yamanote Sen comes to Switch in Japan
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Square Enix and Taito will be bringing train operator simulation game Densha de GO!! Hashirou Yamanote Sen to the Nintendo Switch. The game releases on PS4 on December 3 in Japan for 7,800 yen, but no word on a date and price for the Switch version. As for now, you can take a look at an overview of the game and a trailer as rounded up by Gematsu:
The Best At-Home Train Operator Experience
Densha de GO!! finally appears on consoles! Become a train operator and go around the ever-popular Yamanote Line, now with the addition of the new Takanawa Gateway Station. Enjoy the best at-home train operator experience while maintaining the the detail of the arcade version.
Various Modes
Experience various modes including “Operator’s Way,” a chapter-by-chapter mode with an eventual ending, and “VR Mode,” which is exclusive to the PlayStation 4 version.
Featuring That Popular New Station
The March 2020-opened Takanawa Gateway Station has been faithfully reproduced in the game!
Operate Lines Outside of the Yamanote Line
You can also operate lines and trains that do not appear in the arcade version, such as the Saikyou Line and Narita Express.
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory dev on why the game is coming to Switch
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In an interview with Ntower, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory co-director Masanobu Suzui spoke about why the game will be released on Switch.
Suzui started out by mentioning franchise director Tetsuya Nomura’s interest in the system. Since Switch is very popular around the world currently with a big install base, that was another important factory. Ultimately the team wanted as many people as possible to experience the music of Kingdom Hearts.
Suzui stated:
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory details and screenshots, confirmed songs, more
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Square Enix has delivered a new batch of details and screenshots for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. On top of that, we have information pertaining to confirmed songs, Versus Mode version differences, and more.
Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Gematsu:
Tetsuya Nomura says Square Enix considered Kingdom Hearts ports for Switch, but was technologically difficult
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Square Enix will finally be bringing a Kingdom Hearts game to Switch this year, but perhaps not in the way that fans had hoped. Rather than releasing one of the core past titles, we’re instead getting Melody of Memory – a rhythm action spinoff.
Unfortunately, Square Enix isn’t planning any other Kingdom Hearts games for Switch at the moment. Franchise director Tetsuya Nomura told Nintendo Enthusiast that the company considered porting other entries in the series, but found things to be technologically difficult.
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Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory devs on why it’s not a Theatrhythm game, new details revealed
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Game Informer was recently able to speak with Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory producer Ichiro Hazama, co-director Masanobu Suzui, and franchise director Testuya Nomura about the upcoming Switch title. They discussed how the project happened and why it’s not a Theatrhythm title. On top of that, we have a bunch of new details as well.
Here’s the full roundup:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition director apologizes for issues, update plans detailed
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Square Enix has shared a message from Araki Ryoma, the director of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition.
The game experienced significant online play issues at launch, which apparently happened due to servers exceeding their capacity. Maintenance on August 29 “has led to comparatively stable running thereafter.”
Ryoma has also shared details on update plans. A couple of issues will be addressed soon and the host for online sessions will be able to skip boss introduction cut scenes and myrrh drop scenes.
Here’s the full message from Ryoma:
Square Enix – TGS lineup and schedule announced
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Square Enix has released their featured games along with a schedule for Tokyo Game Show 2020. TGS 2020 will be online this year, and runs September 24 to 27. Square Enix will be seeing a large amount of features this year, including several mobile titles and a heck of a lot of Dragon Quest. Switch titles like Collection of Saga: Final Fantasy Legend, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, and other Japan exclusive games will see the spotlight. Check out the full lineup and schedule below, as rounded up by Gematsu after the break:
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Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory boxart, pre-orders open
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There was plenty of news for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory this week. Aside from a concrete release date, a new trailer was shared as well.
Retailers have also followed up by starting to open pre-orders. Amazon is currently taking reservations here. The retailer’s listing also reveals the game’s boxart, which you can check out above.
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory launches for Switch on November 13.
Square Enix releasing a limited edition for Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend in Japan
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Square Enix has revealed a special edition for Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend in Japan. Known as the “SaGa 30th Anniversary Commemorative Box [God]”, it will include the following:
