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Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

Mages has shared a pair of new character trailers for Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed. We’ve included videos for Sena Kitada and Mana Kitada below.

In case you missed it, we have character trailers for the protagonist and Suzu Moriizumi here.

Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed is slated for May 20 in Japan and Asia. XSEED will be in charge of the game in the west, but we’re waiting to hear if they’ll be publishing the Switch version as well.

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town

XSEED Games has confirmed that digital pre-orders are now live for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. It can be purchased standalone at $49.99 or as a bundle with the Expansion Pass DLC as the “Expansion Pass Set” for $69.99 with a 10 percent pre-order discount. The Expansion Pass will be sold separately on the eShop at launch for $19.99, with a 15 percent early bird discount lasting until April 12.

Those that pre-order Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town digitally in North America will receive the Buffalo Costume DLC, inspired by title mascot Buffy. It will be sold later on as a separate download for $1.99. In Europe, Marvelous is offering the Fox Costume DLC with digital pre-orders, which will be available for purchase separately in the states “several months after launch.”

Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

Acquire has gone live with two new trailers for Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed. We have videos below focusing on the protagonist and Suzu Moriizumi.

Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will initially release in Japan and Asia on May 20. XSEED has already picked up the game for the west, though we’re waiting to hear if that includes the Switch version as well.

As part of its latest financial results, Marvelous provided a status update on the sales of No More Heroes 1 and 2 on Switch. Both games experienced strong sales in North America and Europe, according to the company. Specific data was not provided.

No More Heroes 1 and 2 made it to Switch last October as digital downloads on the eShop. The games first launched for Wii a decade ago. The next entry in the series, No More Heroes 3, will finally launch in 2021 following a delay.

Engine Software was responsible for the Switch versions of No More Heroes 1 and 2. You can learn more about their arrival on Nintendo’s current console as part of our interview with the studio here.

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Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Expansion Pass

Marvelous has revealed an Expansion Pass for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. New DLC will be released throughout the year, and includes marriage candidates from previous games.

Here’s the full rundown of content:

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town has received new details from Marvelous regarding gameplay features such as customizing characters and having children, pets, and residents. This information comes alongside a bunch of screenshots showcasing these features in-game.

All the story information and screenshots have been included below, courtesy of Gematsu and Marvelous:

XSEED Games today introduced ten of the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes that will be included in Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town.

Here’s a brief introduction:

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

XSEED has announced the latest update for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Although it’s out on other platforms, Switch players will need to wait a bit longer for its release.

The full patch notes are as follows:

Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

Earlier this week, Acquire announced plans to bring Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed to Switch. The game was also given a release date of May 20 in Japan.

Clouded Leopard Entertainment has now followed up for some news in Asia. Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will be distributed on that same day as well, and English support is confirmed.

XSEED previously announced plans to publish Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed in North America. However, that was back in 2019, so it’s currently unknown if the company will be handling the Switch version as well. While it’s likely, even if it doesn’t happen, we at least know that an English version will be offered on Switch thanks to the upcoming Asian release.

Here’s the full announcement for Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed:

Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed

Akiba’s Trip, an action-RPG, first released on PSP nearly a decade ago. A remaster titled “Hellbound & Debriefed” was then revealed last year. Retailer listings have now popped up in Japan with a May 20 release date, and it’s also been confirmed that a Switch version is happening.

A bonus clear sticker will be offered as a first-print bonus in Japan. There will also be a “10th Anniversary” Edition for 8,778 yen, which contains a 40-page full color visual book “Akiba’s 10 Years of Memory,” a reprint of the 132-page unbranded gameplay guide “Akiba’s Trip Official Complete Guide,” and the two-disc soundtrack “Akiba’s Trip 1st Complete Soundtracks.”

Here’s an overview of Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed, along with a trailer:


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