Gamescom 2020 will be expanded in digital formats as planned measures due to coronavirus, update to come in mid-May

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Soul Kiwami
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Gamescom 2020 is happening in 5 months and event organizers are planning in advance. The event will be expanded in digital formats, so expect more live streams and content delivered away from the show floor. This is a planned measure in case the coronavirus outbreak is still around for months to come.

In addition, Gamescom organizers will detemine if the event advances as planned or become a full digital event by mid-May. More updates will come at a later date. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest gaming news and updates!

The Outer Worlds for Switch releases on June 5th

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo has announced that Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds releases on June 5th for Switch! The game will release both digitally and physically on that day.

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest gaming news and updates!

Dead or Alive 6’s final update releases in mid-April, marks the end of DLC support for the game

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Soul Kiwami
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Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that Dead or Alive 6’s final update releases in mid-April. This marks the end of DLC and updates for the game, which only released last year. Here are the official patch notes courtesy of Gematsu:

  1. Dead or Alive 6 version 1.22 is scheduled to be released on mid April.

    • Downloadable Content: Adding “Revival” High Society Costumes
    • Downloadable Content: Adding “Revival” School Uniforms

  2. Bug fixes, etc.

    • “One Premium Ticket” is scheduled to be released on April 16.

  3. After over a year of updates, patch version 1.22 will add Dead or Alive 6‘s final downloadable content. Current features like online matches, rankings, and the store will remain available. We hope everyone continues to enjoy Dead or Alive 6.

Dead or Alive 6 is out now for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

ARC WORLD TOUR 2020 has been cancelled entirely due to coronavirus

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Soul Kiwami
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Arc System Works has announced that ARC WORLD TOUR 2020 is cancelled entirely due to coronavirus. The company is prioritizing the health of the competitors, staff and everyone who makes this event possible. The full press release is available here.

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Nintendo of America’s online stores currently aren’t taking physical orders due to coronavirus, digital products are still available to purchase

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Due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus, Nintendo of America’s online stores aren’t taking physical orders for the time being. Nintendo is prioritizing safety of employees as well with stay at home work instead of on site. Another factor in this decision is the delay of production, with Switch and game shortages happening often. Lastly, here’s the official excerpt from Nintendo courtesy of Nintendo Everything:

Due to preventive measures put in place for COVID-19, and in accordance with federal and local guidelines, our fulfillment centers are closed and we are unable to take orders for physical products until further notice. Digital products are still available for purchase. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news and updates!

The latest Persona 5 Royal survey asks players if they are interested in purchasing Persona 5 Scramble in the west

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Soul Kiwami
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Persona 5 Royal is only moments away from releasing in the west and a new survey is out now. The new survey asks if players are interested in purchasing Persona 5 Scramble in the west. Here’s the question asked by Atlus to users:

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Atlus might be gauging interest for the game in the west directly with this question. Its very likely being localized currently. In addition, fan interest is already high in the west due to the Japanese advertisements being accessible worldwide. Although, we must wait and see for what Atlus has in store.

Persona 5 Scramble is a direct sequel to Persona 5, utilizing action RPG elements thanks to Omega Force. Lastly, Persona 5 Scramble is out now for both PS4 and Switch in Japan. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Rumor: Paper Mario is “returning to franchises’ roots” on Switch, more in line with the original game and The Thousand Year Door

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This rumor is an extension of today’s Super Mario rumors and goes into the possibility of Paper Mario returning for Switch. Jeff Grubb from VentureBeat, who accurately predicted the date for the recent Nintendo Direct Mini, states that the Paper Mario for Switch represents a return to the franchises’ roots. Here is Grubb’s official excerpt, courtesy of VentureBeat:

The Paper Mario game, meanwhile, represents a return to that franchise’s roots. This means something closer to the Nintendo 64 and Gamecube games, which are beloved. And leaving behind the baggage of the more forgettable entries on 3DS and Wii U.

Its important to note again that this is just a rumor, so please take this with a grain of salt. Lastly, stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III – 5-Minute Switch Guide Trailer

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Nintendo has released a new trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III! This trailer runs for 5 minutes and explains the main character of the game, Rean Schwarzer, along with the setting of Erebonia. Its a great video for newcomers and players who need a refresher in the long running Cold Steel series. Check it out below:

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III releases on June 30th for Switch. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Square Enix is hosting user surveys for players who finished the Bravely Default II demo

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Just like Octopath Traveler, Square Enix is hosting user surveys for people who played through the Bravely Default II demo on Switch! Through these surveys, the developers take feedback and use it to improve the overall game. The survey is available here, be sure to fill it out with feedback and thoughts about the demo.

Lastly, Bravely Default II releases for Switch this year. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake are being shipped much earlier than expected in various regions due to coronavirus

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Final Fantasy VII Remake is out in the wild already and shipment dates have been sporadic. Unsurprisingly, this is due to the coronavirus disrupting operations in various regions like Europe, the US and Australia. Fans in the US and Europe are already obtaining their standard or Deluxe Edition copy in the mail due to early shipments. Tetsuya Nomura and Yoshinori Kitase are already aware of this and issued the following message:

The FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE team have worked extremely hard to make this game and we are incredibly proud of what you are about to play. Our biggest motivator during the development was that so many of you were willing us on, and we felt your enthusiasm and passion every step of the way.

We had some hard decisions to make during the final few weeks before launch due to disruption to distribution channels caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. These unique circumstances have made it very difficult to align timing of our global shipping. Our highest priority is that all of you, including those who live in countries currently facing the biggest disruption, can play the game at launch, so we made the decision to ship the game far earlier than usual to Europe and Australia.

As a result, there is a greater chance that some of you in these regions will now get a copy of the game prior to the worldwide release date of April 10. For other western regions, including the Americas, copies will be shipped this week and we feel optimistic that most of you will receive the game for launch day. However, due to the challenging situation we cannot provide delivery dates for each country and each retailer.

We really want all of you looking forward to FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE to play the game on April 10 and experience everything we have been working on, together.

To everyone we would like to ask one big favour.

If you get the game early, please think of others and don’t spoil it for them. We know there are potential spoilers that have been out there for over two decades as the original FINAL FANTASY VII was released in 1997. But FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a new game that still has many surprises for everyone. All our fans and players deserve to experience the game for themselves, and we ask for the support of our dedicated community around the world to ensure that.

On behalf of the entire development team, and everyone around the world that has worked on getting FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE to you all, thanks again for your support, and most importantly, please stay safe.

Yoshinori Kitase (Producer) and Tetsuya Nomura (Director)

Fortunately, the wait for Final Fantasy VII Remake is drawing to a close soon. Final Fantasy VII Remake officially releases on April 10th for PS4. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

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