Phantasy Star Online 2 closed beta for Xbox One is now live, teases more betas to come

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SEGA has released the closed beta for Phantasy Star Online 2 for Xbox One! Those who were lucky enough to gain access to the beta and an open server may try out the game Unfortunately, closed betas may come with problems and maintenance. Betas like this are provided to stress out servers and gauge areas that need to be improved in the game. Stay up to date with the official Twitter account for updates on maintenance times and announcements.

*Update* Due to server issues, Phantasy Star Online 2 closed beta on Xbox One is under maintenance.

Maintenance for PSO2 servers on Xbox One has ended! Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Toshihiro Kondo from Falcom states that the Ys team is working toward the next Ys game, pressured for the 35th anniversary of the series

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Ys IX

The Ys series’ 35th anniversary is approaching in a few years and Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo is feeling some pressure to deliver before the time arrives. The Ys team is already moving toward the next Ys game and Kondo hopes to “show something off as soon as possible.” In addition, Kondo is unsure whether the 35th anniversary title will be Ys X or a remake.

Lastly, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is out now for PS4 in Japan. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Onechanbara Origin releases in Asia this summer, includes English voice-overs

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Clouded Leopard Entertainment have announced that they will be localizing Onechanbara Origin in Asia. The game will feature English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean voice-overs along with subtitles. Players who want to import the game may enjoy it in these languages! Here’s the latest trailer:

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available to pre-load now in the Switch eShop

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now to pre-load in the Switch eShop! Players who prefer digital may prepare for their island getaway ahead of time. The digital copy of the game also includes a 7-day trial for Nintendo Switch Online. English, Spanish and French languages are supported in the NA version. In addition, you may pre-order digitally here through a browser.

Lastly, Animal Crossing: New Horizons releases for Switch on March 20th. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue spotted in the Microsoft Store, releases on February 18th for Xbox One

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A listing for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue was found in the Microsoft Store! The listing states that it will release for Xbox One on February 18th, meaning that the other KH ports might arrive sooner than expected. The game will support 4K on Xbox One X and weighs in at nearly 29 GB. The listing is available here.

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

Final Fantasy VII Remake – Main Characters key visuals

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Square Enix has released new key visuals for Final Fantasy VII Remake! These key visuals show off the main characters of the game. In addition , the key visuals below include an ultra-wide version, perfect for high resolution widescreen monitors. Check them out below:

Combining incredible visuals, stunning world-design, a glorious musical score, seamless strategic action-based combat, and a captivating cast of characters, Final Fantasy VII Remake is almost upon us

Lastly, Final Fantasy VII Remake releases on April 10th for PS4. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Persona 5 Scramble – Zenkichi Hasegawa trailer

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Atlus has released a new character trailer for Persona 5 Scramble, showcasing Zenkichi Hasegawa! Hasegawa is a new Phantom Thief for Persona 5 Scramble and playable character. Here’s the latest trailer:

Persona 5 Scramble releases on February 20th for PS4 and Switch in Japan. Lastly, a demo for the game is available now for both PS4 and Switch. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Fire Emblem: Three Houses – Cindered Shadows includes returning classes from Fire Emblem: Awakening

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ upcoming DLC, Cindered Shadows, releases soon and more information has been made available! New and returning classes are being added to the game for the story expansion, including two from Fire Emblem: Awakening! In addition, clearing the first episode of Cindered Shadows allows for these classes to be used in the other routes of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

The War Cleric class specializes in healing and axe skills with high physical stats. The Trickster specializes in magic and swords, requiring the Thief class as a pre-requisite. As a bonus, Anna gains her a unique Awakening style outfit for gaining the Trickster class. More information from today’s latest Fire Emblem: Three Houses news release is available below:

Lastly, Fire Emblem: Three Houses – Cindered Shadows releases on February 13th. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Atlus is considering Persona, Shin Megami Tensei and Etrian Odyssey ports for Switch

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Atlus released their latest Japanese consumer survey for 2020, asking consumers about what they would like to see from the company in the future. In the survey, one of the questions asks consumers if they would specifically like to see ports of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei and Etrian Odyssey ports on the Switch. Here’s the translated question thanks to Persona Central:

Q47: If previous Atlus games (games which can be played on other hardware, without adding additional elements) were ported to the Nintendo Switch, would you want to play them? Select all of the titles below that you would like to play on the Nintendo Switch.

  1. Port of “Revelations: Persona”

  2. Port of “Persona 2: Innocent Sin / Eternal Punishment”

  3. Port of “Persona 3,” “Persona 3 FES,” and “Persona 3 Portable”

  4. Port of “Persona 4” and “Persona 4 Golden”

  5. Port of “Persona 5” and “Persona 5 Royal”

  6. Port of “Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne”

  7. Port of “Shin Megami Tensei IV”

  8. Port of “Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse”

  9. Port of “Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner” series

  10. Port of “Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers”

  11. Port of “Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha” series

  12. Port of “Etrian Odyssey” series

  13. Port of “13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim”

  14. Port of “Persona Q”

  15. Port of “Catherine: Full Body”

  16. Port of “Odin Sphere Leifthrasir”

  17. Port of “Dragon’s Crown Pro”

  18. I do not want to play any on the Nintendo Switch

Atlus is bringing Persona 5 Scramble to Switch and previously released Tokyo Mirage Sessions # FE Encore with Nintendo for the platform. With the Switch gaining huge sales momentum in Japan and around the world, it seems that Atlus might be bringing their mainline offerings to the latest Nintendo platform again. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Puyo Puyo 2 release on February 20th in the west

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The Switch eShop has listed SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Puyo Puyo 2 for release on February 20th! Each SEGA Ages game will be $7.99. Here are overviews of each game courtesy of SEGA and Gematsu:

Sega Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sega Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2

For so many, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was the reason players spin-dashed their way to the local game store to pick up a Genesis. Aside from the return of the competitive two-player mode, newly-added features include the “drop dash” (introduced in Sonic Mania) that lets players spin dash in mid-air to quickly gain speed; Super Sonic Mode, which lets you play as the overpowered hedgehog right from the start; a Time Trial mode with online rankings; and perhaps most exciting of all, Knuckles the Echidna! Yes, you won’t need to bust out your copy of Sonic & Knuckles to play as the grape-loving knucklehead.

Hailed as one of the most successful games for the Genesis (Mega Drive), Sonic The Hedgehog 2 garnered critical acclaim swiftly after its 1992 release. Follow Sonic and Tails (in his series debut!) as they team up against the nefarious Dr. Eggman in order to save the Chaos Emeralds from the clutches of evil.

Sega Ages Puyo Puyo 2

Sega Ages Puyo Puyo 2

After 25 long years, Puyo Puyo 2 will finally receive an official English localization for western fans! This release of the arcade version goes above and beyond expectations. Sega Ages Puyo Puyo 2 adds two-player online battles, online rankings, a quick rewind function, and a much-requested colorblind mode. This fan-favorite entry is now more accessible than ever before.

Puyo Puyo 2 (also known as Puyo Puyo Tsu) is considered one of the biggest arcade games of all time in Japan. This sequel introduced an improved ruleset along with the ability to offset Garbage Puyo sent by your opponent by creating Puyo chains of your own. Swap between Single Puyo Puyo, Double Puyo Puyo, and Endless Puyo Puyo game modes for even more Puyo fun in this classic puzzle experience.

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