Nintendo and Cygames have announced another collaboration event with Capcom for Dragalia Lost! This time, Monster Hunter is crossing over with the game. By playing in the event, players will have the opportunity to earn Rathalos as a playable Dragon! Here’s the latest Dragalia Digest, showing off the latest content:
Dragalia Lost is available now for iOS and Android. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Along with the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo listing, it seems that Patapon 2 Remastered was added to PSN as well! The game was announced for PS4 earlier this year and it seems like a release date should come soon. The original release window for the remaster is 2020.
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It appears that PSN is back at it again with another major listing found ahead of an announcement. Recently, Resident Evil 3 Remake was found in the PSN store and it seems Final Fantasy VII Remake will be receiving a demo soon. In addition, the demo listing was found in all major regions: America, Asia, Europe and Japan. Listings like these are usually found on PSN’s servers before an impending announcement. Once the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo is available, we will update you all on more information.
PS4「ファイナルファンタジーVII リメイク」
体験版がPSストアで近日配信の模様。
以前、発表前にバイオハザードRE:3の画像が載っていたPSストア情報収集サイトに掲載。
日本・日本以外のアジア・アメリカ・ヨーロッパで配信と掲載されています。https://t.co/7ClldfdT8g pic.twitter.com/plGXP2Ieiq
— れんか (@Renka_schedule) December 25, 2019
Lastly, Final Fantasy VII Remake releases on March 3rd 2020 for PS4. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
SEGA has released new gameplay footage of Yakuza: Like a Dragon! The new footage includes Han Joon-gi and Eri Kamataki as party members alongside Ichiban. Here’s the latest footage, gameplay starts around 47 minutes into the video:
Yakuza 7 releases on January 16th for PS4 in Japan and releases as Yakuza: Like a Dragon in the west in 2020. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Kadokawa Games has announced that Root Film will release on April 23rd 2020! Their latest mystery adventure game releases for the PS4 and Switch with a western release date coming in the near future. Preorders in Japan open on December 25th. In addition, Kadokawa Games will open their own online store called Kadoge Store on December 26th. Root Film preorders from Kadoge Store will include a special bonus.
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SEGA has released more new information for Yakuza: Like a Dragon! Dragon Kart is a Play Spot where Ichiban may race around Yokohama and participate in Grand Prix tournaments. Here are all the new details, courtesy of Gematsu:
Dragon Kart
The Dragon Kart PlaySpot is new to the Yakuza series, allowing Ichiban to enter wild kart races in Yokohama and even Kamurocho. Grand Prix tournaments are available, finishing one will unlock a higher level Grand Prix and so on. Karts may be upgraded in order to stand a chance in the highest level Grand Prix tournaments.
Dragon Kart has its own side story in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Near Hamahita Park, a man named Fujisawa will talk to Ichiban and recommend trying out Dragon Kart. Ichiban learns about the excitement of Dragon Kart by racing in it himself, attracting competition and rivals as he progresses.
Various mechanics may come into play in different courses. Jump ramps, explosion barrels and dart zones will provide interesting situations while racing at high speeds.
Karts may be upgraded with money to increase stats such as acceleration, top speed and more. Time Attack mode is present when connected to PSN. Rewards are given out every day based on rankings in Time Attack. Lastly, Ichiban may collect rings (yes, Sonic rings) while racing and redeem them for items.
Yakuza 7 releases on January 16th for PS4 in Japan. Yakuza 7 releases in the west as Yakuza: Like a Dragon sometime in 2020. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Nintendo has been planning to adopt 64 GB Switch game cartridges since late 2017 and it seems that plan will come to fruition in 2020. According to Taipei Times, Macronix is releasing their latest 3D NAND technology with these game cartridges in the second half of 2020. Macronix is known to develop the flash memory behind Nintendo’s Switch cartridges. Lastly, Nintendo will be Macronix’s first customer once this technology is made available next year.
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Atlus has updated their official Persona 5 Scramble website with character pages for Yusuke Kitagawa, Makoto Niijima, Futaba Sakura and Haru Okumura! Here are all the details, courtesy of Gematsu:
Yusuke Kitagawa
A third-year Kosei High student and eccentric artist. Yusuke spends most of his money on art so he’s broke most of the time. However, he is an excellent companion in the Phantom Thieves. Yusuke returns in Persona 5 Scramble with all of his abilities from the previous game including his Persona, Goemon. He specializes in Ice and Physical attacks along with slashing enemies with his katana.
Makoto Niijima
Makoto is a college student studying law to become a member of the police force. Her strict and attentive personality from Persona 5 has toned down a bit, but she remains steadfast on protecting her friends in the Phantom Thieves. She specializes in close range combat, using her fists and Nuclear based attacks. Her Persona, Johanna, is back to deal damage with motorcycle oriented attacks as well.
Futaba Sakura
Futaba has become more accustomed to people and attends school after the events in Persona 5. She is not a playable character once again for Persona 5 Scramble, reprising her role as navigator for the Phantom Thieves. She may heal party members’ HP and SP, backing up the Phantom Thieves with support as well. Her Persona, Necronomicon, makes this all happen in the battlefield.
Haru Okumura
After the events of Persona 5, Haru becomes a college student and admin of Okumura Foods. She is quiet and kind but still naive to various degrees. However, she’s a very beautiful axe-wielding Phantom Thief with powerful psychokinesis and gun based Persona skills. Her Persona, Milady, returns to inflict status aliments on enemies such as Fear, Rage and Brainwash.
Lastly, Persona 5 Scramble releases on February 20th for PS4 and Switch in Japan. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Nintendo has released the latest version of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3! In addition, DLC Expansion 2 is available now. Phoenix, Gambit, Iceman and Cable are featured as new playable characters in the DLC. A new extra story is available with purchase of Expansion 2 alongside the Danger Room mode.
Lastly, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is available now for Switch. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
SEGA has released new information about Yakuza: Like a Dragon! Life Experience is a major new feature coming with Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Building up Life Experience allows Ichiban to:
Building up skills such as Mentality and Kindness allow Ichiban to gain those specific status aliment resistances.
In addition to gaining resistances, building Life Experience will allow Ichiban to unlock new places and meet new characters. Ichiban may scout new talent for his business with higher Life Experience as well.
Ichiban deepens relationships with possible girlfriends in the game. In order to do so, a certain Life Experience requirement must be met for the girl. Special events may take place as Ichiban deepens his relationship.
Yakuza 7 releases on January 16th for PS4 in Japan and releases as Yakuza: Like a Dragon in 2020. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
