Random JRPG News Thread

[Crooked Bee]

Lightning Returns will come to PC (like XII, XII-2), no release date though:

https://twitter.com/FinalFantasy/status/606057873001611264

Yes yes yes YESSSSSS

GOTY 2015

 

[Siveon]

Lightning Returns will come to PC (like XII, XII-2), no release date though:

https://twitter.com/FinalFantasy/status/606057873001611264

Yes yes yes YESSSSSS

GOTY 2015

But, it didn't even come out in 2015.

 

[Nomad_Blizz]

From what I've heard, Lightning Returns is the weakest of the 3 games in the FF XIII trilogy. We should be asking for a steam port of FF VI and FF IX that's not priced over $10.

 

[Crooked Bee]

I hear it's great, actually, and from what I've read about it, it sounds really cool mechanics-wise.

But, it didn't even come out in 2015.

It hasn't come out yet, true. But I have faith.

 

[Siveon]

I hear it's great, actually, and from what I've read about it, it sounds really cool mechanics-wise.

Odd, since everyone and their grandmother seems to like to rag on XIII as a whole. But I think it was made by Tri-Ace so there could be some interesting mechanics here or there.

The story/setting/characters all look batshit insane to me though.

But, it didn't even come out in 2015.

It hasn't come out yet, true. But I have faith.

You're just gonna keep pretending consoles don't exist, eh?

 

[SCO]

They don't

 

[LJ40]

Not really sure about Lightning Returns, but XIII was so dreary and boring that I didn't get to 2 or 3.

 

[Crooked Bee]

Ys I & II, Origin, and Oath are 69% off on GOG at the moment: http://af.gog.com/promo/summer_foundations_of_ys_bundle_040615?as=1649904300

 

[34scell]

Kaga Shouzou, AKA that guy who made Fire Emblem, just announced that he's cooperating with a few familiar figures in making a new game... with some software called the "SRPG Studio".

The guy made this:


Hex based Fire Emblem style game with capturing. Why doesn't he do a kickstarter?

 

[Martius]

http://ideafintl.com/beta.php
If anyone is interested in pc version of Fairy Fencer F you can sing up for closed beta. Looks like all testers will receive steam key for game itself when it will be released.

 

[Zed]

We have to wait until 2016 for Bravely Second?

Motherfuckers!!!

 

[Executr]

http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/08/square-enix-japan-developing-new-front-mission-game/

New Front Mission Game Being Developed By Square Enix Japan

Star Ocean isn’t the only series Square Enix is bringing back. Siliconera has learned from a source at Square Enix that a new Front Mission game is in development.

The game is being developed by Square Enix Japan along with former Armored Core producer Toshifumi Nabeshima. Nabeshima moved from FromSoftware where he created Chromehounds for Sega and Armored Core V to Square Enix.

While the Front Mission series started off as a sci-fi strategy RPG series, the most recent game, Front Mission Evolved, was an Armored Core-like mecha battling game developed by Double Helix.

 

[taxalot]

Tales of Zestiria has been confirmed on Steam.

 

[Suicidal]

http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/08/square-enix-japan-developing-new-front-mission-game/

New Front Mission Game Being Developed By Square Enix Japan

Star Ocean isn’t the only series Square Enix is bringing back. Siliconera has learned from a source at Square Enix that a new Front Mission game is in development.

The game is being developed by Square Enix Japan along with former Armored Core producer Toshifumi Nabeshima. Nabeshima moved from FromSoftware where he created Chromehounds for Sega and Armored Core V to Square Enix.

While the Front Mission series started off as a sci-fi strategy RPG series, the most recent game, Front Mission Evolved, was an Armored Core-like mecha battling game developed by Double Helix.

Inb4 it's revealed to be an ARPG, or a shooter or a racing game or whatever.

 

[Rahdulan]

http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/08/square-enix-japan-developing-new-front-mission-game/

New Front Mission Game Being Developed By Square Enix Japan

Star Ocean isn’t the only series Square Enix is bringing back. Siliconera has learned from a source at Square Enix that a new Front Mission game is in development.

The game is being developed by Square Enix Japan along with former Armored Core producer Toshifumi Nabeshima. Nabeshima moved from FromSoftware where he created Chromehounds for Sega and Armored Core V to Square Enix.

While the Front Mission series started off as a sci-fi strategy RPG series, the most recent game, Front Mission Evolved, was an Armored Core-like mecha battling game developed by Double Helix.

I guess we soon discover if Front Mission fans join Breath of Fire fans in weeping after their favorite franchise when it becomes yet another series turned to mobile gaming.

Tales of Zestiria has been confirmed on Steam.

Now that's interesting if it turns out to be true. One less reason to own consoles, I guess.

 

[Executr]

It's probably just another FM Evolved, seeing as they're working with a former Armored Core producer.

 

[dehimos]

FM Evolved is... one of the worst game I had played.

 

[Crooked Bee]

Square Enix's new Kingdom Hearts survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3CWD59V (in case you want to port-beg or something).

 

[LJ40]

Those dickheads just need to continue the main KH franchise and forget the damn side games already. Has anyone played the side games and are they any good? I've got 1.5 and 2.5 but can't bring myself to play anything other than the two main games.

 

[LESS T_T]

Toukiden: Kiwami is coming to Steam on June 26th.



http://store.steampowered.com/app/363130/ (not yet available.)

I'm expecting KOEI's usual fantastic optimization.

edit:

The pre-order page will go live at 6PM BST today with 10% discount + bonus costume of Soma & Reki.

https://twitter.com/koeitecmoeurope/status/609351780032491520

 

[Rahdulan]

Now I'm really glad I put off buying it for Vita. At least it's going to be an actual PS4 port this time around.

 

[Martius]

Probably not since its Sony game.

 

[Rahdulan]

Wonder if soul sacrifice delta will get the same treatment.

I doubt it. Kiwami for PC is most likely only happening because the PS4 version of the game exists, unlike with original Toukiden. Same thing why we're getting FF Type-0, probably. Remaking a strictly portable game for PC release would be a stretch.

 

[Crooked Bee]

Square Enix's E3 teaser trailer apparently uses remixed Chrono Trigger music and hints at some new, currently super secret announcements, so ppl are speculating about a possible Chrono Trigger HD remake.

 

[Damned Registrations]

50 brofists says if it is CT, it'll be a 3D remake that has none of the charm of the original.