Those lucky Japs and their Phantasy Star! The PS Vita version of Phantasy Star Online 2 launches in Japan this month and there’s a new trailer to celebrate. Check it out below:
Phantasy Star Online 2 for PS Vita is not scheduled for a Western release. However, the PC version is still making its’ way here, but doesn’t have a release date at this time. We assume it should be sometime this year.
Now that Kingdom Conquest II has officially launched on iOS and Android platforms, SEGA have announced a Welcome Event to mark the occasion.
SEGA have detailed the exclusive bonus content for joining Kingdom Conquest II during the Welcome Event which is running from now until the 7th of February. See below for the full details:
“New players get exclusive SR dungeon gear for joining. Additionally, all players get bonus Dispatch Points and Gold Tickets for completing specified quests.
Lastly, the event increases the monster “Acquire Skill” success chance by 20% when spending CP.”
Project X Zone, the 3DS crossover RPG featuring characters from Namco Bandai, Capcom and SEGA franchises is being released in the West! Namco Bandai will take on publishing duties for the game and it’s expected to release this Summer.
The only other information about the Western release of Project X Zone is that it will only feature the Japanese voice work. English subtitles will be used as an alternative.
Project X Zone was released in Japan on October 12th 2012. It was developed by Banpresto in co-operation with Monolith Soft.
Now that SEGA’s new MMO Kingdom Conquest II is available on Android and iOS devices you can now register for 4 special rewards if you played the original game.
Visit this website now which details the method in which you can register for the rewards.
Kingdom Conquest II is now available for iOS and Android. You can download the free-to-play MMO now. Check out the full press release from SEGA below:
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – January 17, 2013 – SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe, Ltd. today launched Kingdom Conquest II on the App Store™ and Google Play™. Kingdom Conquest II is the sequel to the 2010 blockbuster, Kingdom Conquest, that to date has had over 3.5 million downloads. Developed by SEGA Networks, Kingdom Conquest II is a universal app compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and is available for free on the App Store and for all Android devices on Google Play.
It is a time of war and chaos in the land of Magna and massive armies battle for resources and ultimately, domination. Which alliance shall capture of the soaring Debris Towers of Magna to find glory in the land of monsters?
With its deep multiplayer experience and console-quality graphics, Kingdom Conquest II brings mobile strategy games into the next generation. Taking the best elements from card battling, real time strategy, and MMORPGs, Kingdom Conquest II allows players to engage in a truly massive campaign of conquest and submission with a level of complexity unseen until now. Players can choose from five classes and then dive into a world of high stakes diplomacy where alliances with other players can be forged in battle and the conquered submit to your will. Kingdom Conquest II allows up to four players in co-op mode to battle through dungeons in real time to capture monsters. Ambitious conquerors can purchase monster packs to assist in their war for domination. With in-game auto translation assistance, alliances can be made with players form around the globe. Rich, breath-taking visuals bring battles to life and keep players immersed in their virtual kingdoms.
“Kingdom Conquest II will be a benchmark for mobile gaming in 2013. The quality and depth of Kingdom Conquest II makes it a worthy sequel to a franchise that already has over three million downloads worldwide,” said Chris Olson, vice president of Digital Business at SEGA of America.
For more information about Kingdom Conquest II, please visit http://kingdom-conquest2.com”
SEGA’s Japanese exclusive PS Vita game Samurai & Dragons is a free-to-play, action and strategy MMO game that launched last year.
Since its’ launch it has included guest appearances from tonnes of SEGA characters via the inclusion of character cards which are used in the strategy sections.
The game now includes character cards from Fate/Stay Night franchise (Wikipedia tells me it’s a visual novel series). You can see a reveal image below as well as a trailer for the game:
Check out the new teaser trailer for Shining Ark; the upcoming continuation in the Shining series for PSP:
Shining Ark releases on February 28th 2013 in Japan only. The game is being developed by Media.Vision best known for the Wild Arms games but also the developer for Valkyria Chronicles III.
SEGA of Japan’s exclusive 7th Dragon RPG series will continue with a 3rd installment entitled 7th Dragon 2020 3rd Encout.
The first game 7th Dragon was released on Nintendo DS while the second game 7th Dragon 2020 was released for the Sony PSP. There are no details as to what console 3rd Encount will be released for as the only information regarding the game’s existence lies with a trademark that was filed for the name as well as a logo.
The first game was infamous for being produced by Phantasy Star designer Rieko Kodama and being soundtracked by Yuzo Koshiro of Streets of Rage fame.
SEGA of Japan have revealed a new online RPG for Wii-U, PS Vita and PSP called Demon Tribe (information on formats discovered on Wikipedia). There isn’t much information available on the title outside the official website and the following announcement trailer:
As per usual there is no word on a Western release at this time.
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