File this one under “Games We Weren’t Prepared For” – SEGA and Yoko Taro (of Nier fame) are collaborating on a new mobile RPG called 404 Game Re:set which re-imagines classic SEGA properties as anime girls.
The game’s premise seems to present SEGA as an evil corporation who now control everything, and the anime girls who represent the various SEGA properties are actually portrayed as evil. You can watch the 7 minute game reveal showcase for 404 Game Re:set in the embed below. Unfortunately this is only available in Japanese at the time of writing:
The game appears to also feature a gacha element as players who pre-register before release are rewarded with in-game “gems”. 404 Game Re:set will launch later in 2023 for iOS and Android devices.
Atlus have revealed a new entry in the Soul Hackers sub-series of Shin Megami Tensei JRPGs is releasing on August 26th 2022 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. This will be the first new Soul Hackers title since the Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS remake back in 2012. Check out the reveal trailer below:
Soul Hackers 2 is actually the 3rd entry in the Devil Summoner sub-series of Shin Megami Tensei titles. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner originally released on the SEGA Saturn back in December 1995, and its sequel Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers also released on the SEGA Saturn in November 1997. Soul Hackers 2 will launch worldwide on August 26th 2022. Interestingly, Japan has yet to reveal a release date for this title.
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster has received a brand new trailer and a confirmation of the game’s release date. The game will arrive on PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch on May 25th 2021. Check out the latest trailer below:
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne was originally released on PS2 back in February 2003. The HD Remaster will be based on the later Maniax Chronicle Edition of the game that originally released in October 2008.
The 7th mainline entry in the Yakuza franchise is finally upon us with Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Both Tracker and Sonic Yoda have played the game extensively on PC and PS4 and have prepared a bumper review of both versions for you to get stuck into. Does the franchise successfully transition from brawler to RPG? Find out by clicking below!
A port of the original Phantasy Star is now available to play on Nintendo Switch. Ported by M2, this new port of the Master System classic includes a new map display and an Ages Mode which tasks you with surviving some really challenging dungeons. Check out the launch trailer below:
SEGA Ages Phantasy Star is available to buy on the Nintendo Switch eShop for £5.99. Is is the first title in the legendary RPG franchise and originally launched in 1987.
The Western release date for the SEGA Ages port of Phantasy Star has finally been set. Western Switch owners will get to play the game on December 13th 2018. US pricing has been set at $7.99.
The SEGA Ages port of Phantasy Star includes some new features like a dungeon map display, a bestiary, an equipment list and support for both original audio and the FM Sound Unit audio. Development, as always, has been lead by M2.
The upcoming digital re-release of Resonance of Fate for PC and PS4 will offer users a high definition texture pack as a free downloadable content pack.
The tri-Ace JRPG is being re-released on October 18th as Resonance of Fate: 4K/HD Edition. The base game is 16gb in size, but with the high definition textures pack installed, that bumps the game’s footprint up to 83gb.
Resonance of Fate was originally released on Xbox 360 and PS3 back in 2010.
A 4K/HD remaster of tri-Ace JRPG Resonance of Fate is due for release on PS4 and PC via Steam on the 18th of October 2018.
Resonance of Fate originally launched for PS3 and Xbox 360 back in 2010 and received positive reviews for its unique gun-based battle system. Pre-ordering the game on PS4 will give you access to a free theme and avatar while pre-ordering on Steam will give you access to exclusive trading cards. More details can be found on the official website.
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