Yokai Watch 4 ++ announced for PS4 and Switch, releases on December 5 in Japan

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Level-5 has announced an enhanced version of Yokai Watch 4. Yokai Watch 4++ is heading to PS4 and Switch on December 5th in Japan. This new version of the game includes new yokai, bosses and areas to explore! Owners of Yokai Watch 4 can purchase the new version as an add on to the original game for 1,650 yen. Here are images of the new content from the official site:

Currently, a western release date is unknown for both Yokai Watch 4 and the ++ version. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!

Kadokawa Games announces Metal Max Xeno: Reborn 1 and 2, Code Zero for Switch and PS4

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Kadokawa Games has announced 3 brand new games in the Metal Max JRPG series! The first two games are Metal Max Xeno: Reborn 1 and 2. Metal Max Xeno: Reborn is a remake of the previous title released in April 2018 for PS Vita and PS4. The remake is heading to PS4 and Switch this winter in Japan. The engine has been revamped and adds new gameplay systems. In addition, battle dog Pochi returns!

Metal Max Xeno: Reborn

Metal Max Xeno: Reborn 2 serves as a brand new sequel, releasing in 2020 for PS4 and Switch. Code Zero is a brand new project to reboot the series, going back to series roots on the Famicom! This title will most likely release on PS4 and Switch as well.

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

Monolith Soft’s 20th Anniversary special website is now open, features new artwork

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Monolith Soft has opened a new website to celebrate their 20th anniversary! The website features sections about Monolith Soft’s history and thanks everyone for the continued support. Founded on October 1st 1999, Monolith Soft has worked on various IPs such as Xenoblade, Xenosaga and Project X Zone. New art from Shota Sakaki and Yasuyuki Honne are featured throughout the website. The art is available to download at various resolutions. Lastly, the site is available here.

Monolith Soft’s next project, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, releases in 2020 for Nintendo Switch. Currently, a brand new IP is currently in development at Monolith Soft as well. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more of the latest Japanese gaming news!

Sony announces today that Worldwide Studios Chairman Shawn Layden will be departing SIE

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Sony has announced via their official PlayStation Twitter account that Shawn Layden will be departing Sony Interactive Entertainment. Layden’s career at Sony began in 1987 in Tokyo, Japan. He spent years rising through the ranks of the company and eventually became President of Sony Computer Entertainment Japan in October 2007. Shawn Layden has served as Chairman of Sony Worldwide Studios since 2014, overseeing most of the entire PS4 generation. Lastly, he was a prominent spokesperson for Sony at various E3 conferences as well.

We wish Shawn Layden the best of luck in his future endeavors. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more of the latest gaming news!

My Hero One’s Justice 2 teaser trailer, playable at NYCC 2019

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Bandai Namco has announced that My Hero One’s Justice releases for PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch in 2020! The game will be playable at New York Comic Con 2019, which runs from October 3rd to 6th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, NY. Here’s the latest trailer:

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news from Bandai Namco and other publishers!

Bungie plans to release at least one new non-Destiny game before 2025

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IGN sat down with Bungie CEO Pete Parsons to talk about the company’s plans. Destiny 2: Shadowkeep releases tomorrow, October 1st. Shadowkeep is a very anticipated release for Destiny fans, adding a plethora of new content to the game. However, Bungie seems to have more plans than just supporting Destiny. According to the interview, Bungie is planning to release at least one new game that isn’t Destiny. They plan to do so before 2025. On the road to that inevitable launch, there are plans for Bungie to become a multi-franchise entertainment business. The full interview is available here.

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep releases tomorrow for PS4, Xbox One and Steam. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest gaming news!

Dragon Quest of the Stars mobile game comes to the west in 2020

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Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest of the Stars is heading to the west in 2020! A beta on Android will be held from October 30th to November 28th. Beta registration is open today. Here’s an overview and the latest trailer:

◇A JRPG with 20 million+ downloads◇
The highly popular RPG mobile game from Japan is finally releasing its Closed Beta Test for Global!

With over 78 million copies sold worldwide, the hit RPG series Dragon Quest is now coming to mobile!
Explore the planet and fight monsters in this adventure RPG!

Characters are designed by the famous Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama!
Also, emotive stamps drawn by Japanese illustrator “Kanahei” can be used to communicate with fellow adventurers!

In Beta, you can experience the main story, customize your characters, obtain equipment, play events, and enjoy multiplayer mode, along with various other content!

Currently, Dragon Quest of the Stars releases for Android in 2020. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more of the latest Japanese gaming news!

Atelier Ryza reaches 150,000 copies sold in first week in Japan, could outpace previous games in the west

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Koei Tecmo has announced that Atelier Ryza had the strongest launch in series history this past week in Japan! Sales have reached 150,000 in Japan. It is set to outpace previous games in the series. Along with this, Koei Tecmo states that pre-orders for the game are strong and picking up further in the west. Its possible that Atelier Ryza will have the strongest series launch in the west as well!

Lastly, Atelier Ryza releases on October 29th for PS4, Switch and PC in the west. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more of the latest Japanese gaming news!

Brain Age is back and coming to Switch!

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Nintendo has announced that Brain Age is coming to Nintendo Switch! The game releases on December 27th in Japan as Brain Age: Nintendo Switch Training. A stylus will be sold with the game and can be purchased separately. New features with this Brain Age game include online leader-boards and world tournaments. Here’s the new trailer:

Currently, a western release date is unknown. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Nintendo Switch news!

Axl revealed for Guilty Gear 2020, May and Axl CEOtaku trailer

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Arc System Works has shown off a brand new trailer at CEOtaku 2019 for the new Guilty Gear game arriving in 2020! May was shown off in some extended gameplay and at the end, Axl Low is revealed! Axl is a returning character from Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2. Here’s the latest trailer:

Lastly, the next Guilty Gear trailer arrives at Sea Major Singapore 2019 which runs from October 12th to the 13th. Guilty Gear releases in 2020. Currently, platforms are unknown at this time. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more fighting game news!

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