Gaming

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book and Nights of Azure are coming to PC via Steam on February 7, Koei Tecmo announced. The two games will be the first titles from Gust, which in recent years has mainly developed for PlayStation platforms, to be released on PC. Here’s …

The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has a big feature where it seeks out answers to questions from developers about certain expectations for 2017. And that includes Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki on Shenmue III. Here’s what Suzuki has to say: “Development is entering the final stage headed towards full-scale production. …

Nintendo has released a new trailer for the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King introducing the game’s features. New to the 3DS release include party characters Red and Morrie, no random encounters, combat speed enhancements, recovering HP and MP when leveling up, taking photos, sharing …

Acquire has updated the official Japanese website for Akiba’s Beat with details on the game’s “Case 4” scenario. Get the details below. Case 4: The Delusion Contractor Kanon One day, Moe Suzumori, the poster maid for Akihabara maid cafe “Maidears,” is kidnapped by the pink-caped man. Relying on eyewitness accounts, …

Square Enix has released a new trailer for SaGa: Scarlet Grace introducing the game’s systems. The trailer shows the departure—when the player chooses a character and sets off on their adventure—as well as the adventure itself, including the various fields you’ll traverse, the battles you’ll face, and the events you’ll …

Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star will launch for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in Europe on January 20, 2017, Marvelous Europe announced. A limited production of the European exclusive “Moon Crux Edition” bundle (£64.99 / €74.99 for PS4 and £59.99 / €69.99 for PS Vita) will launch alongside the standard release. …

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony will have a bonus mode featuring every character from the “Hope’s Peak Academy” series of Danganronpa games. The mode lets players enjoy a “what if” story where the new students of The Academy for Gifted Prisoners enter Hope’s Peak Academy. Further details have yet to leak …

Darius from the Harukanaru Jikuu no Naka de series developed by Ruby Party will join the previously announced Hajime Arima as a playable character in Musou Stars, Koei Tecmo’s crossover action game, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals. The magazine also has details on the game’s systems such as …

Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia has announced the winners of PlayStation Awards 2016. The PlayStation Awards is an annual awards show that rewards PlayStation format titles based on sales. Every year usually also has a set of special awards, including the “Users Choice Prize.” Get the winners below. Platinum Prize …

Kadokawa Games has delayed God Wars: Future Past from its previously planned February 23 release date in Japan to spring 2017. In a statement, the company said it plans to use the additional time to improve the game. Three points were listed: An increase in battle tempo, response improvements, and …