Upcoming Niche Japanese Games

[disgaeniac]

October's my birthday month

SO,

there probably won't be anything coming out

But

October does seem to be the month for the most homicides and massacres...

...Go figure

[desocietas]

So how're folks feeling about that new Persona 5 trailer? Eh? No Western release date yet, but they did confirm that P5 will be at E3 *excite*

If anything, I'm happy that it most likely won't be coming out 2 weeks before FFXV here.

[karyann]

So how're folks feeling about that new Persona 5 trailer? Eh? No Western release date yet, but they did confirm that P5 will be at E3 *excite*

If anything, I'm happy that it most likely won't be coming out 2 weeks before FFXV here.

I'm both excited and a bit disappointed since we're most likely not getting it before 2017. But it's great to know that it's due to be complete soon-ish! 

[argyle]

So how're folks feeling about that new Persona 5 trailer? Eh? No Western release date yet, but they did confirm that P5 will be at E3 *excite*

If anything, I'm happy that it most likely won't be coming out 2 weeks before FFXV here.

I'm not watching any more trailers for it, not like I need to be sold on it anyway. And I would be so sure about the release date - didn't they say at one point that they were looking at a simultaneous worldwide release? It's possible at any rate that they're doing that and just waiting to announce for the US until next month.

I think it's a bad idea on their part to release that close to FFXV anywhere, but then I don't work for Atlus.

[argyle]

Anyone here deal with AmiAmi, especially in regards to figures? If so shoot me a PM - I have a few questions.

[kashell]

MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death is headed to North America and Europe this fall. I just got an email announcement from Iffy's Newsletter.

It'll be on the Vita; physical and digital options. It sounds like another dungeon crawler, but the all-female cast has me slightly curious.

[argyle]

Small update this week - the calm before the storm.

BTW, if anyone here is interested in Grand Kingdom but on the fence, I put some time into the beta this past weekend and I *love* it. Gorgeous game & very fun combat system. I can't wait for the full game!

[desocietas]

Small update this week - the calm before the storm.

BTW, if anyone here is interested in Grand Kingdom but on the fence, I put some time into the beta this past weekend and I *love* it. Gorgeous game & very fun combat system. I can't wait for the full game!

Yup, it's available until this afternoon, I think. A lot of fun! I got the Grand Edition but was curious if I'd like it. After playing the beta, I was surprised that I was really digging it and am considering maybe getting it for the Vita *also,* because it seems like a great game to have on a portable system.

[abe]

Yo-Kai Watch 2 (3DS) is releasing in North America on September 30th. The two versions will be known as Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls. No word on a European release yet.

[argyle]

Yo-Kai Watch 2 (3DS) is releasing in North America on September 30th. The two versions will be known as Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls. No word on a European release yet.

Nice! Of course, as excited as I was about the first one at one point I still haven't picked it up, and....wait.  Did you say Sept. 30th? 


Oh man, I needed that.

In other news - this is for the Japanese fighting game fans among us. Any thoughts on the upcoming One Piece: Burning Blood? That CE is calling my name, especially since Bamco dropped their ridiculous shipping fee on it & instead gave it free overnight shipping. But is the game itself gonna be worth it?

[desocietas]

Nice! Of course, as excited as I was about the first one at one point I still haven't picked it up, and....wait.  Did you say Sept. 30th? 


Oh man, I needed that.

I know, right? I'm surprised that any other company is risking releasing something on that date.  Maybe they figure the kiddie crowd won't have anything to play...

[argyle]

I know, right? I'm surprised that any other company is risking releasing something on that date.  Maybe they figure the kiddie crowd won't have anything to play...

Yeah, I guess. It's just weird. I mean, I know it's a different platform and a younger target audience, but at the same time as we've already established here JRPGs in the West are a niche anyway. Why release directly up against the biggest release this year in the genre? 

[argyle]

Updated!

A few new additions this week along with some previously missing box art.

[kashell]

I buckled. I decided to go with the limited edition of Star Ocean 5. I'm glad that Star Ocean finally got a limited edition and hopefully this little extra bit of support will help them create a Star Ocean 6.

[desocietas]

I buckled. I decided to go with the limited edition of Star Ocean 5. I'm glad that Star Ocean finally got a limited edition and hopefully this little extra bit of support will help them create a Star Ocean 6.

I'm there with you. Throwing  my money at it and hoping that it sticks for the franchise.

If only Capcom would let me throw money at a physical version of The Great Ace Attorney or the digital-only Phoenix Wright games.