nippon-ichi posts(Subscribe to this feed)
Nippon Ichi head of sales and marketing resigning at the end of March (update)
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Feb 21st 2010 at 11:30AM }
Though we may not undoubtedly know what led to Sato's departure, we're really hoping this is just part of Nippon Ichi's restructuring process, and that we're one step closer to getting our hands on Absolute Hero Modding Project. Ever the pragmatists, we are.
Update: Tomohiro Sato is actually the company's head of Sales and Marketing. The current president, Sohei Shinkawa, is not stepping down. We apologize for the mix-up.
Nippon Ichi to focus on PS3, plans new Disgaea game
by Andrew Yoon { Feb 13th 2010 at 3:00AM }
With 1.6 million Disgaea games sold so far, the franchise is unquestionably Nippon Ichi's most valued asset. Going forward, the company plans on releasing yet another Disgaea title for the PS3. The new release is part of a new initiative at the company to focus on potential growth areas: PS3 software, and the North American market.
However, the off-the-radar release of their last PS3 game, Last Rebellion, proves Nippon Ichi may not be properly equipped to exploit the current generation. Disgaea may be well known in the hardcore gaming community, but will another game be enough to turn Nippon Ichi's fortunes around?
Nippon Ichi earnings plummet in 2009
by JC Fletcher { Feb 9th 2010 at 3:00AM }
This week, reacting to the news of the precipitous drop, investors freaked out a bit and the price of NIS stock on the Japanese JASDAQ exchange dropped ¥7,000 ($78.42), almost 20%. JASDAQ froze the price, or it might have dropped further. Siliconera posted a list of all recent and upcoming NIS games. Have a look -- we're sure NIS America would really, really appreciate a purchase of Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love or Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman 2 in the next few months.
The weirdest trailer you'll see today: Absolute Hero Modding Project
by Griffin McElroy { Jan 23rd 2010 at 10:00PM }
- The player's frequent death at the hands of various enemies
- The game's beefy character customization system
- At least three different types of turn-based combat
- A cameo by Disgaea's Prinny
[Via Siliconera]
Last Rebellion heading to Europe March 12, US 'in February'
by Ben Gilbert { Jan 17th 2010 at 5:30PM }
In fact, between the release of FFXIII on March 9, Resonance of Fate launching the same day, and now this, we're inclined to rename the whole month with a JRPG theme. How about "Manarch?" Maybe "Marchic?" Perhaps "Marchlotsofbeltsandzippers?" Alright, alright -- we've clearly gone too far.
Gallery: Last Rebellion
Prinny 2 named 'Dawn of the Great Pantsu War,' coming to Japan on March 25
by Ben Gilbert { Dec 30th 2009 at 9:00PM }
As if the first game's premise of securing cakes for Etna wasn't ridiculous enough, the second game tasks you with recovering underpants for her (thus the title). To combat the various adorable enemies along the way (just look at that penguin!), the developer has added new moves as well as a "baby mode" for novices. We've added a handful of screenshots to our gallery below, but you can peep a metric ton more right here.
Nippon Ichi teases new Prinny platformer
by Andrew Yoon { Oct 23rd 2009 at 1:15PM }
[Via Andriasang]
Nippon Ichi reveals Disgaea Infinite visual novel
by Griffin McElroy { Sep 18th 2009 at 4:45PM }
As you might be able to tell from the above description (and the trailer posted after the break), it's shaping up to be bizarre -- even by Disgaea's typically weird standards. Regardless, Japanese Prinny enthusiasts can grab the game Nov. 1 on the PSN for 2,500 yen ($27).
Nippon Ichi working on 'Absolute Hero Modding Project'
by Griffin McElroy { Sep 17th 2009 at 4:25PM }
The game has a 2010 launch window for Japan, but Ichi hasn't mentioned anything about a North American release. That's a shame -- based on these screenshots over at Dengeki, it looks right up our isometric alley.
NIS localizing Atelier Rorona for English audiences
by Andrew Yoon { Sep 17th 2009 at 7:30AM }
For those unfamiliar with the game, Atelier Rorona is a very standard JRPG that's exclusive to the PS3. With this and Final Fantasy XIII, Star Ocean and possibly Tales of Vesperia all coming to Sony's black box next year, JRPG fans will finally be able to say the drought is over.
[Thanks, Marcus N.!]
Looking at Trinity Universe's 3D RPG battles
by Andrew Yoon { Aug 26th 2009 at 11:45AM }
Siliconera has a few more videos of this PS3 JRPG in action, showcasing the "skill link" and "soul break" systems. For fans of Nippon Ichi games, these mechanics will seem entirely familiar but the new 3D makeover certainly makes it feel fresh.
Trinity Universe debut trailer is very long, very Japanese
by Andrew Yoon { Aug 4th 2009 at 6:00PM }
The debut trailer for the game (after the break) reminds us that Trinity Universe is a very Japanese game. The video, which runs for over six minutes, highlights the game's various character designs and voice actors. More importantly, though, the trailer also shows some gameplay footage (skip to 3:44). The trailer reassures us that the game's visual quality is far beyond Cross Edge.
Trinity Universe has a planned September release in Japan. While it hasn't been announced for US release yet, we're certain NIS America (or another niche publisher) will pick it up somewhere down the line.
[Via Siliconera]
Nippon Ichi may be working on new 2D platformer for PSP
by Andrew Yoon { Jul 27th 2009 at 12:15PM }
Princess Antiphona's Hymn: Angel's Score Op.A: a musical RPG for PSP
by Andrew Yoon { Jul 8th 2009 at 6:00PM }
Antiphona's Hymn will be ready for Japanese release in October. We're pretty certain NIS America will announce localization plans not too long after that.
Toro and Kuro join Disgaea 2 as DLC
by Andrew Yoon { May 26th 2009 at 1:00PM }
It would be nice if NIS America decided to include this DLC content as part of the retail release in the States. However, considering the DLC for Disgaea 3, that's unlikely. To see the other DLC characters, visit PSPHyper.
