Arc of Alchemist physical edition announced by Limited Run Games, preorders start on March 31st

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Soul Kiwami
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Limited Run Games is teaming up with Idea Factory to release a physical edition for Arc of Alchemist! Preorders for the game start on March 31st. The official announcement is available below:

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DOOM Eternal surpasses franchise records with the opening weekend sales, doubling the launch of DOOM 2016

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Soul Kiwami
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DOOM Eternal has released in a big way as it has surpassed franchise records! The opening weekend sales and revenue have doubled that of DOOM 2016. In addition, it was the highest selling game on Steam in its launch week with over 100,000 concurrent players.

DOOM Eternal is out now for PS4, Xbox One and PC. A Switch version is coming at a later date. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest gaming news and updates!

Panzer Dragoon Saga and Orta composer Saori Kobayashi is returning for Panzer Dragoon: Remake

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Soul Kiwami
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Great news for Panzer Dragoon fans today as famed composer Saori Kobayashi from Panzer Dragoon Saga and Orta is returning for the remake! She shares a special message for fans of the series in a new video below, check it out:

Panzer Dragoon Remake is coming to Switch in the near future. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Switch reaches 12.8 million units sold in Japan, officially outselling the Wii’s lifetime sales in the country

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Soul Kiwami
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The Switch has reached a major milestone in Japan as it has now surpassed the Wii’s lifetime sales in the country! The Wii reached 12.75 million units sold in Japan and this week, the Switch has reached 12,801,222 units sold. Its a huge achievement for Nintendo as its been nearly a decade since a home console of theirs has reached such a success in Japan. In addition, the Switch moved nearly 400,000 units (combined Switch and Switch Lite) in Japan for the opening week of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

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

Collar X Malice and Collar X Malice Unlimited releases in June and August respectively for Switch in the west

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Soul Kiwami
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Aksys Games revealed today that Collar X Malice for Switch along with Collar X Malice Unlimited for Switch releases in June and August respectively! First print copies of Collar X Malice comes with collectible character cards. Here’s an overview of the game, courtesy of Gematsu:

A terrorist organization’s brutal attack has left you fitted with a deadly souvenir — a poisonous collar that could end your life at any moment. With the situation spiraling out of control and time running out, five mysterious strangers appear to aid you in your quest for the truth. Who can you trust? Will you be able to save yourself and the soul of Shinjuku from the clutches of oblivion? In a city bound by malice, you are the only hope for salvation!

  • Put Your Investigative Skills to the Test – The lethal device tight around your neck is your only key to solving many sinister secrets.

  • Choose Your Actions and Allies Carefully – Each clue you follow, each decision you make, advances the twisting, branching story, leading to multiple unique endings and opening new options to replay!

  • Uncover the Truth – Collar X Malice is brimming with suspense, drama, intriguing characters, and stunning artwork.

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

The Wonderful 101: Remastered – 60 Second Trailer

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Soul Kiwami
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Platinum Games has released a new trailer for The Wonderful 101: Remastered! The trailer showcases heroes in the game as well as gameplay. Check it out below:

The Wonderful 101: Remastered releases for PS4, Switch and PC on May 19th in NA, May 22nd in EU and June 11th in Japan. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

SEGA’s 60th anniversary website is now live, Sega Shiro revealed as the son of Segata Sanshiro

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Soul Kiwami
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SEGA’s 60th anniversary website is live! The chairman of SEGA, Haruki Satomi, shared as a special message today to celebrate. Thanks to Gematsu, the message is available below:

This year, sixty years will have passed since Nihon Goraku Bussan Co. Ltd., the predecessor of Sega, was established on June 3, 1960. We are indebted to everyone who has patronized the Sega Group for many years, and would like to express our deep gratitude to all of you.

We want to astonish the world with breath-taking experiences that no one in the world has ever imagined. We want to be a company that continues to provide inspirational experiences to everyone in the new world of the future.

That is why we must overcome all obstacles and keep taking on new challenges.

The key message of the 60th anniversary, “GO SEGA,” expresses such aspirations.

The Sga Group is planning a variety of special contents for this 60th anniversary. Through these special contents, we will deliver the passion of the Sega Group to the entire world.

Haruki Satomi

Sega Holdings Co., Ltd.
Chairman (Representative Director)

In addition, the mysterious character teased with the site has been revealed to be Sega Shiro. Shiro is played by Maito Fujioka, the eldest son of Hiroshi Fujioka. Hiroshi played Segata Sanshiro back in the 90’s to advertise the SEGA Saturn and his real life son is playing the successor’s role. Check out the new trailer below:

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold 1,880,626 copies in its first weekend in Japan; biggest launch for any game on Switch in Japan

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Noah Hunter
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold 1,880,626 copies in its first weekend in Japan, setting the record for the biggest launch for any game on the Nintendo Switch. This is incredible news for the franchise, but also not that far fetched. Animal Crossing: New Leaf sold over 15,000,000 copies in its life on the 3DS, so we should generally expect New Horizons to do similar, if not greater numbers. You can read more about the game below, straight from Nintendo.

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.

Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you**, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.

• Build your community from scratch on a deserted island brimming with possibility
• Create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself
• Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools! Then, use what you create to give your island a personal touch
• Watch as the time of day and seasons match real life—even your hemisphere! Each day holds potential for surprises and discoveries
• Get to know the island residents, garden, fish, decorate, hunt for fossils, and more!
• Show off your paradise – play on the same system with a total of 4 people**, or play together online* or over local wireless** for fun with up to 8 players

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now on Nintendo Switch. Be sure to keep it here at Final Weapon as we’ll be dropping our Animal Crossing: New Horizons review later this week!

Fire Emblem Heroes’ second collaboration event in Dragalia Lost arrives in late April

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Soul Kiwami
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During the 1.5 year anniversary broadcast (Dragalia Digest) for Dragalia Lost, Cygames and Nintendo have announced another crossover event! Fire Emblem Heroes will have its second collaboration within Dragalia Lost, most likely bringing more new characters. If you missed out on the Dragalia Digest, its available below so feel free to catch up on it:

This Fire Emblem Heroes collaboration event will arrive in late April for Dragalia Lost. Lastly, Dragalia Lost is available now for iOS and Android. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Phantasy Star Online 2 service for PS Vita ends on August 19th

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Soul Kiwami
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Phantasy Star Online 2 has been a long running game on multiple platforms in Japan and the PS Vita version is meeting its end soon. According to SEGA, service for the PS Vita version of Phantasy Star Online 2 will end on August 19th. SEGA states that the end of the PS Vita version’s service allows them to engage in higher quality production for future updates for the game on other platforms.

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

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