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Record of Agarest War is largest PSN game ever
by David Hinkle 
{ Dec 4th 2009 at 8:15PM }
We suggest starting the download before you go to bed or -- considering the "100 hour" adventure isn't actually out yet -- taking the Delorean up to 88MPH.
[Via Siliconera]
Gallery: Record of Agarest War
Valkyria Chronicles 2 gameplay footage looks as good as we want it to be
by Andrew Yoon { Sep 10th 2009 at 10:15PM }
With a brand new branching class system, and the promise of multiplayer, VC2 is shaping up to be the sequel we've all clamored for. Sure, it may not be in HD, but when was the last time you were able to play Valkyria Chronicles while on the toilet seat ... of an airplane? Check out another clip after the break.
Gallery: Valkyria Chronicles 2
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Watch a few minutes of Record of Agarest War's '100 hour' adventure
by Andrew Yoon { Aug 28th 2009 at 3:00PM }
Record of Agarest War is known for its use of anime fanservice and this initial clip shows us why. Apparently, girls have trouble covering the entirety of their chests in the world of Agarest. While that may prove to be problematic in battle, the video (after the break) shows that real warriors have no need for appropriate attire.
Gallery: Record of Agarest War
Adventures to Go brings ... adventures to go on PSP
by Andrew Yoon { May 19th 2009 at 12:00PM }
Adventures to Go has a planned summer release, and will make its first public appearance at E3. You can check out the first screenshots in our gallery below:
Gallery: Adventures to Go
Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days coming to PSP this year
by Andrew Yoon { May 8th 2009 at 12:16AM } 
While the game's trailer specifically states a Summer release, the press release says the game will release in the Fall. Either way, you'll be able to play the game this year. Keen observers will see a PlayStation Network icon at the end of the trailer -- could this title be digitally distributed?
Gallery: Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love coming to Wii, PS2
by Andrew Yoon { May 8th 2009 at 12:03AM } 
Developed by Idea Factory, Sakura Wars is scheduled for a US release this Fall.
Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days PSP trailer
by Xav de Matos { Feb 27th 2009 at 10:01PM }
A Luminous Gold Box from Amazon
by JC Fletcher { Jan 12th 2009 at 5:00PM }
Now all we don't know is the price drop the game will temporarily receive -- but at least it's getting one. The $36.99 that Amazon currently charges for the SRPG is painful.
Gallery: Luminous Arc 2
Another Circuit City rumor: Fire Emblem dated
by Chris Greenhough { Dec 9th 2008 at 5:30PM }
We've no idea why Circuit City has suddenly started posting up previously secret release dates en masse, but hey, here's another Circuit City-related rumor to brighten up your Tuesday: the stricken store says that Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon will launch in North America on February 23.Previously, Nintendo has suggested a wishy-washy "first half of 2009" for the SRPG, so that makes sense (though 180-odd other dates would be just as believable). If you flatly refuse to wait another two months, you can always import from Europe; it came out here last week.
Gallery: Fire Emblem DS
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Koei strategy pair rated by ESRB
by Chris Greenhough { Nov 27th 2008 at 6:00PM }
The ESRB has rated a pair of Koei games that aren't Dynasty Warriors for release on the Virtual Console. Both are historical strategic RPGs, though with very different settings. The first, Nobunaga's Ambition (top screens above), tasks players with conquering feudal Japan, while Uncharted Waters: New Horizons is based more on life at sea, and lets you indulge in sailing, trading, and even piracy.
We assume these are the NES versions, though could be wrong -- there were versions of each on the Genesis and SNES. Considering a boxed of copy of either goes for about $20 or $25 on eBay, we could be in for a bargain when these appear.
DS Fanboy Review: Luminous Arc 2
by Alisha Karabinus { Nov 25th 2008 at 1:00PM }
There's a lot of strategy available on the DS. Whatever your strategy-flavor preference, you can get it (almost), so it takes a lot for these newer faces to stand out. If all you saw of the Luminous Arc series was the ads and the occasional screenshot, you might think the burgeoning franchise was all about boobs and butts, and while they play an important part, of course, there's a lot more to Luminous Arc than itty-bitty witch costumes. The other thing working against (or maybe for some, for) the glut of strategy-style games on the DS is the inherent sameness of titles in the genre. You've got some dudes, a grid, and a lot of battles, once the good guys run into the bad on said grid. Because of that, everything else about the game is scrutinized heavily; after we've established that combat isn't broken and the game works in a strategic sort of sense, we're left studying controls, scripting, presentation, and just plain fun factor. Luckily, Luminous Arc 2 does manage to shine in those categories.
Valkyrie Profile: Localization of the Game [update]
by Chris Greenhough { Nov 11th 2008 at 2:30PM }
Valkyrie Profile: The Accused One shipped in Japan just a few days ago, racking up 80,000 sales in its first week and finishing in second place in the charts (to, um, Grand Theft Auto IV).
With a triumphant Japanese launch under its belt, Square Enix is now turning its attention to us, and has opened an understated teaser site to announce the localization and release date of the game in the U.S. As previous evidence has hinted, it'll be known as Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume in North America, and will release on March 17th. Is the DS the greatest system for RPGs since the SNES or what? That's rhetorical, because it clearly is.
Also, the beautiful Japanese boxart would be welcome here, if anybody from Square Enix is reading!
[Update: A Square Enix press release informs us Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride will reach the States on February 17th! Too. Much. RPG. Goodness.]
Gallery: Valkyrie Profile: The Accused One
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Atlus's Devil Survivor revealed
by JC Fletcher { Nov 6th 2008 at 4:00PM }
The mysterious game Megami Ibunroku Devil Survivor that Atlus teased in last week's Famitsu has been revealed (in this week's Famitsu, obviously). It turns out that the "wait seven days to see it" thing was thematically appropriate: Devil Survivor, like The World Ends With You, gives players seven days to save Tokyo from destruction. Unlike Square Enix's well-received action RPG thing, this is a strategy RPG.
The game, due out in January, will feature monsters designed by well-known Atlus character designer Kazuma Kaneko, who also did character designs for the last Trauma Center.
DS Fanboy Preview: Luminous Arc 2
by Alisha Karabinus { Nov 6th 2008 at 11:00AM }
We like to poke fun at Luminous Arc and its successor due to all the boobs-and-butts shots, but we do it out of love. Despite the first title's somewhat lackluster overall review scores, it's looked on a little more fondly in the DS Fanboy offices. The first game had a lot working for it, and a major thing working against it: the controls. So when we sat down for a little quality time with the sequel, Luminous Arc 2, we paid particular attention to that aspect. And guess what?It's better, and not only that, but the ability to do things your way is great. D-pad or stylus control? It's up to you. Tap through the cutscenes, play them automatically, or skip them altogether? Make it your game. For those reasons alone, Luminous Arc 2 is worth a go.
Gallery: Luminous Arc 2
See the singing shocktrooper of Valkyria Chronicles, Rosie
by Andrew Yoon { Oct 30th 2008 at 7:17PM }
