The November 2019 NPD results are here, thanks to Mat Piscatella. Pokemon Sword and Shield have shattered sales records for the series! Pokemon Sword and Shield achieved the highest launch month in Pokemon sales history, beating Sun and Moon from November 2016. Together, both Sword and Shield would rank as the 2nd best selling game for the month of November.
Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest gaming news including updates from the Game Awards 2019 and NPD!
Geoff Keighley has announced that the Game Awards sales have returned for this year! Across multiple gaming storefronts, various games will be discounted for a limited time. Here are links to all the storefronts with sales going on right now:
The Game Awards 2019 airs live tonight at 5:30 PM PT. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest gaming news and updates!
PlayStation has announced that a Resident Evil 2 Remake demo is available now in the PSN Store! The demo is the previously released one from earlier this year, except it doesn’t have a time limit. Players who haven’t played the full game may try out the demo to their heart’s content.
Raccoon City on your mind?
The Resident Evil 2 remake demo has returned to PS Store (now with no time limit): https://t.co/EHavWGaopN pic.twitter.com/EEcavOZLvP
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 12, 2019
Resident Evil 2 Remake is available now for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Square Enix has announced that a new FFVII Remake trailer will air during the Game Awards 2019 tonight! The trailer will be focused on Cloud Strife, introducing his story to everyone watching the awards show.
Who is Cloud Strife? Longtime fans know him well, and we’re excited to introduce his story to everyone watching #TheGameAwards. Tune in tonight at 5:30PM PT for a new trailer that focuses on everyone’s favorite ex-SOLDIER! https://t.co/b7fYAQyFSx #FF7R
— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) December 12, 2019
Final Fantasy VII Remake releases on March 3rd 2020 for PS4. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
XSEED Games and Marvelous have announced that the enhanced PS4 version of Ys: Memories of Celceta is heading to the west in Spring 2020! This version includes updated visuals and 60fps support for a fast and fluid experience. More details are available here in Marvelous’ new blog post. Here’s the latest trailer:
Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Dengeki PlayStation showcased Persona 5 Scramble in their latest live stream with new gameplay footage! The footage showed off gameplay in Shibuya and Sendai Jails with Joker, Ann, Morgana, Ryuji, Yusuke and Sophia being playable so far. Footage of Persona 5 Scramble starts at 1:16:05 of the stream:
Persona 5 Scramble releases on February 20th 2020 in Japan for PS4 and Switch. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Bandai Namco has announced that Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4: Road to Boruto is heading to Switch next year! This news was revealed in the latest issue of Weekly Jump. Along with this, new DLC characters Momoshiki and Kinshiki are joining the roster. New costumes are being added to the game with the Switch version as well.
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4: Road to Boruto includes the original game and the Road to Boruto expansion. The game releases on April 23rd in Japan for Switch and a western release date should come soon. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
A demo for void tRrLM (); // Void Terrarium is available now for PS4 and Switch in Japan! This game was revealed as one of NIS’ brand new titles for 2020. Save data in the demo cannot be transferred into the full game.
void tRrLM (); // Void Terrarium releases on January 23rd 2020 for PS4 and Switch in Japan. Currently, a western release date is unknown. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition has been delayed from January 23rd to Summer 2020. Square Enix states that they have given the development team extra time to make final adjustments to the game. The company ensures that cross-play and cross-save features will be in the game once it releases in Summer 2020.
Since announcing #FinalFantasy CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition, we’ve read so many positive messages filled with encouragement, and all of us on the team would like to thank you for the support you’ve shown us so far. [1/5] pic.twitter.com/lZQ65lQQoi
— FINAL FANTASY (@FinalFantasy) December 12, 2019
Lastly, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition will release for PS4, Switch, iOS and Android. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
Compile Heart has released a new trailer for Death end re;Quest 2! The trailer showcases story segments and combat demonstrations. Death end re;Quest 2 includes a turn based combat system where speed determines the order of characters’ turns. Enhanced with the Triact system, players can make 3 actions in a single turn allowing for fast and strategic battles. Here’s the latest trailer:
Death end re;Quest 2 releases for PS4 on February 13th 2020 in Japan. Currently, a western release date is unknown. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!
