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Enhance Games Are Giving Away a Free PlayStation 4 Dynamic Theme to Celebrate Rez’s 15th Anniversary

Draikin November 22, 2016 Leave a reply

It’s the 15th anniversary for Rez today, and Enhance Games (who recently released Rez Infinite for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR) are giving away a free PlayStation 4 dynamic theme to celebrate the occasion! The “Area X” theme is based on the new area in Rez Infinite of the same name and was created by Truant Pixel, who are known for releasing high-quality dynamic themes. The theme is up on both the EU and US PlayStation stores, and we added the links to the theme on the US and UK PlayStation stores below. You can also read a special thank you message from Enhance Games to their fans here, and a trailer showcasing the free theme can be found below. Note that the theme is only free until January 9th, 2017.

SEGA of Japan Releases New Trailer for Their Upcoming Mobile Game Star Horse Pocket

Draikin November 22, 2016 Leave a reply

As part of its initiative to add connectivity between their arcade and mobile games, SEGA will be releasing a mobile version of their long-running Star Horse arcade games, titled Star Horse Pocket, in Japan. The arcade versions of Star Horse are a mix between a horse racing simulation and betting game, and it looks like the mobile game will feature similar mechanics. That said, the mobile version of the game will also feature five female characters who will apparently serve as your secretaries. The character art may look familiar to fans of the recent games in the Shining franchise, as they were drawn by the same artist: Tony Taka. You can find images of all five characters below, along with the two trailers for the game. The official website for the game can be found here.

Valkyria: Azure Revolution’s Third Demo Will Be Released Late December in Japan

Draikin November 22, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA of Japan have today announced that those who missed out on the Japanese Valkyria: Azure Revolution 2.0 demo earlier on (for which you had to register in advance of its release), will get another chance to play a new demo of the game in late December. The new demo will feature the prologue chapter of the game, and this time the save data from this new demo will also carry over to the full game. Valkyria: Azure Revolution will be released on January 19 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Japan.

Source: Official Valkyria Twitter account. Thanks to Gematsu for their translation.

Soul Reverse Zero Now Available for iOS and Android in Japan

Draikin November 21, 2016 1 Reply

SEGA of Japan have released their latest mobile RPG Soul Reverse Zero for iOS and Android in Japan today. Much like SEGA’s own Chain Chronicle the game has a turn-based battle system, but the graphics and animation offer a considerable upgrade compared to SEGA’s previous mobile outings. The game managed to reach up to 450,000 pre-registrations leading up to its release, more than doubling SEGA’s initial expectations. You can watch the extended version of the animated trailer below, as well as an earlier gameplay trailer.

New Yakuza 0 Trailer Explores the Nightlife in 1980s Tokyo

Draikin November 21, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA have uploaded a new trailer for the English version of Yakuza 0, which gives us a look at all the things you can get up to in the streets of Tokyo in the game. You can find the trailer and more details from the official press release below! Do note that, like the game, the video has an ESRB M and PEGI 18 rating.

Yakuza 0 will be released for PlayStation 4 on January 24 2017 in the Americas and Europe.

Puyo Puyo Chronicle Is Getting A Demo on November 22nd in Japan

Draikin November 20, 2016 Leave a reply

This past weekend’s SEGA Fes. was a significant opportunity to showcase many of SEGA’s upcoming major titles. During the Puyo Puyo Chronicle stage event yesterday, the company confirmed the distribution of an online demo set to release tomorrow, November 22nd, in Japan.

SEGA Reveals the First Trailer and Screenshots of Soul Reverse for the Arcade

Draikin November 20, 2016 Leave a reply

At SEGA Fes 2016, SEGA have revealed the first trailer and screenshots for Soul Reverse, the first arcade game in the new Soul Reverse franchise. Previously, SEGA had already revealed Soul Reverse Zero for iOS and Android, which will be released tomorrow. Development of the arcade version is said to be 70% complete. Also revealed was the 3D model for the character Luce, who is again voiced by Nanami Yamashita like in the mobile version. Details are scarce at the moment, but you can view the screenshots and the CG trailer below.

SEGA Announces Pop in Q Rhythm Game for Mobile, First Trailer and Website Revealed

Draikin November 20, 2016 Leave a reply

During Sega Fes 2016, SEGA of Japan has announced that it will be releasing a mobile rhythm game based on Pop in Q, an upcoming animated film from Toei animation. Tentatively named “Pop in Q rhythm game”, the game is scheduled to be released for iOS and Android. Judging from the trailer, the visuals featuring 3D rendered characters are looking good for a mobile game. You can find the teaser website here, and we included the first trailer of the game below, along with the trailer for the film. We also added artwork for the five main characters.

Pop in Q was created to commemorate Toei Animation’s 60th anniversary. It features five middle school girls who, after a certain event, end up in a fantasy world. As luck may have it, they end up having to save that world through dance by working together. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. How it all works out will be revealed when the film is released in theaters in Japan on December 23.

Soul Reverse Zero Surpasses 400K Pre-Registrations in Japan and Gets New Trailer

Draikin November 19, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA’s first game in its new Soul Reverse series, a mobile game called Soul Reverse Zero, has surpassed 400,000 signatures, doubling SEGA’s initial target of 200,000. The game uses a turn-based combat system where you can form a party with mythical heroes such as King Arthur, Brunhilde, Merlin and more. You can also team up with other players online. While the game’s story isn’t terribly original, the graphics do look good for a SEGA mobile RPG, and given the high production values I imagine SEGA is hoping to turn Soul Reverse into a strong franchise. Soul Reverse Zero will launch on November 21, 2016 in Japan for iOS and Android. You can pre-register on the official website until November 20. An official 3-part comic (in Japanese) was also posted on the website, introducing the game’s story and showing how the main characters meet.

Valkyria: Azure Revolution Japanese Box Art Revealed Along With Prologue Trailer

Draikin November 18, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA have revealed the Japanese box art for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita version of Valkyria; Azure Revolution. Featuring the main character Amleth, the box art’s desaturated colors and gloomy look contrasts with those of the Valkyria Chronicles games. A prologue video (in Japanese) was also released, introducing the kingdom of Jutland and the Rus empire. You can view the video below, along with a preview of the box art!