Nintendo has been gaining major flak lately for their lack of communication about upcoming releases. While they’re not yet ready to pull back the curtain on the NX, they granted us a new Nintendo Direct focusing solely on 3DS titles. Here’s a detailed list of the things they showed during the presentation: Continue reading
This week, Nintendo put together what they call an “RPG Showcase” to touch on upcoming RPGs set to be released for the 3DS this year.
To start off, Nintendo announced that they will be releasing a Fire Emblem Fates themed New 3DS XL system. The system will feature a two toned black and white color scheme, with artwork based on the game on the front of the system. Unfortunately, the system will not be sold with either version of Fire Emblem Fates. It will, however, be released on February 19th, the same day as the game itself.
Next up, Nintendo announced that the upcoming Square Enix RPG, Bravely Second: End Layer, will be released on April 15. With that, they plan to release a Collector’s Edition of the game. Inside the box contains the game itself, a 10-song soundtrack sampler featuring music by composer Ryo from Supercell, and a 250-page art book, all for $69.99. 
If you’re still unsure about picking up the game, Nintendo will release a free demo soon, entitled Bravely Second: The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers. The demo will feature an original story not found in the main game, but will give you the option to transfer content to it.
Lastly, Nintendo touched on a few release dates from a few smaller titles, with Final Fantasy Explorers releasing on January 26th, Project X Zone 2 on February 16th, and the original Pokémon games on the Virtual Console on February 27th. Although vague, we finally got revelation that Dragon Quest VII will release this summer, with Dragon Quest VIII releasing later in the year.
This year is looking quite good for fans of RPGs on the 3DS. Which game are you most looking forward to?
Source: PR email
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Big news for fans of the Dragon Quest and Kingdom Hearts series.
Dragon Quest Heroes Title
It’s official! Dragon Quest Heroes is coming to both North America and Europe! Both boxed and digital copies will hit stores later this year for the Playstation 4. For the first time, the series will leave it’s turned-based RPG type gameplay and go for a full action style base. The world, characters, and it’s creatures are created by Akira Toriyama. The same creator and artist of the famous Dragonball anime and manga series.
Kingdom Hearts III Title
I know what you’re thinking and you’re right. It’s ONLY a rumor. There have been talks going on today that the official year for the Kingdom Hearts III release will be 2017. With the game being teased only at E3 2013 and the D23 Expo in Japan, there is little official information we know at this point, but we’ll keep you informed here.
Dragon Quest Heroes is scheduled for a release later in 2015 for the Playstation 4 and Kingdom Hearts III is TBA.
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