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- Interview: SNK ‘Looking Into’ Card Fighters 2 English Release
- Digimon Con Schedule Starts With Game Information Segment
- FFVI Pixel Remaster Opera is in 7 Languages, Features 3D Backgrounds
- Tales of X Gust Collaboration Kicks Off With a New Illustration
- Elden Ring Global Release Times Shared Ahead of Release Date
- Contest: GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon (Switch)
- S.H. Figuarts Android 21 Figure Will Debut in September
- Yoshi-P Unsure of How Long PS4 Support Will Last for Final Fantasy XIV
- Soul Hackers 2 English and Japanese Voice Acting Confirmed
- Pokemon Day Celebrations to Include In-Game Events in Sword and Shield
- Soul Hackers 2 Will Get Persona 5 DLC Pre-order Bonus
- FFVII The First Soldier Yuffie, Sephiroth, Cid, and Vincent Skins Available
- Digimon ReArise to End Service in April
- Soul Hackers 2 Announced, Release Set for August
- Capcom Fighting Collection Will Release in June 2022
| Interview: SNK ‘Looking Into’ Card Fighters 2 English Release Posted: 21 Feb 2022 12:00 PM PST
The surprise Nintendo Switch port of SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash in January 2022 was a welcome one for many longtime fans. Siliconera asked SNK producer Adam Laatz and NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection project director Lionel Ackah about what it took to re-release Card Fighters' Clash in 2022 and whether further titles (like a Card Fighters 2 English release) are on the way. Graham Russell, Siliconera: What do you think is it about SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash that has allowed it to develop such a devoted following over the years? What makes it special? Adam Laatz, Producer, SNK: The strong reception for Card Fighters' Clash from all the way back in the late '90s has carried over many devout fans of this title and series still to this day. In my opinion, its simplicity and addictive gameplay, many cards, iconic characters, and lots of nostalgia from the era are what makes it special in the hearts and minds of many gamers. What challenges were there to re-releasing Card Fighters' Clash? How did you get past them? Laatz: Thanks to all of Code Mystics' and the teams in Osaka & Tokyo's hard work on Match of the Millennium, it definitely ensured the development and re-release of this title went rather smooth as well. I would say one of the challenges from the dev side was including both Capcom and SNK Supporters versions of the game in one game application. That said, I should also mention the many requests received from our fans for this title and encouragement from [Street Fighter V director Takayuki] Nakayama over at Capcom definitely helped the teams!
The Card Fighters' Clash re-release includes link functionality for battling and trading, as well as a connection to Match of the Millennium. How tough was that to implement? Why was that so important to the team? Lionel Ackah, Project Director, SNK: This was an extremely tough challenge for our collaborators at Code Mystics, involving a lot of reverse engineering. And we can proudly say that Code Mystics has answered the call with the best we could expect. CM and us always want to provide the best experience possible to our fans, and being able to experience Card Fighters' Clash as close as possible to the original version was one of our objectives. The first NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection release was just that, the first! Volume 1. Is this release the beginning of a wave of Volume 2 titles? Ackah: As for any compilation, it always depends on fans interest and support. All we can say for now is that we are more than pleased by the feedback we have received. With Match of the Millennium and Card Fighters' Clash, the NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection effort has expanded into third-party licenses. How has it been to work with Capcom on these? Laatz: It's definitely thanks to the staunch support we have received from Mr. Nakayama, Mr. Tsuchiya, and their licensing team based in Tokyo. It has been a real pleasure working with everyone over at Capcom.
Will we see other non-SNK companies involved in the future, blue and speedy or otherwise? Ackah: We cannot promise anything, as it is always a challenge to work on franchises outside of our own. But we are doing our best to get our past collaborators companies involved again to help us bring back gems of this era. What's the process like for selecting which NGPC games to revive? What are your criteria? Ackah: We have several criteria. The first and most important one is to read our fans' feedback and requests on our official social media channels. Other criteria would be gameplay, rarity, and feasibility. Is there any chance we'll see an official English release of Card Fighters 2, the fan-favorite sequel to this game, as part of this series? Laatz: Please don't rule this out, as we are currently looking into the matter! Thank you again for your support of SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash on Nintendo Switch and other NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection titles. Responses were lightly edited for clarity. For more on SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash, check out our look at the game. The post Interview: SNK ‘Looking Into’ Card Fighters 2 English Release appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Digimon Con Schedule Starts With Game Information Segment Posted: 21 Feb 2022 11:00 AM PST
The official schedule for Digimon Con, set to broadcast on February 26, 2022, has appeared. Bandai will start the digital event with a segment dedicated to Digimon video games. A new teaser trailer for the show also included footage from the upcoming console game Digimon Survive. Bandai first revealed Digimon Con in December 2021. It teased that the global event would have segments dedicated to Digimon anime and games, including the Vital Bracelet gadget. One of the show's highlights will be a live musical performance by Ayumi Miyazaki, the singer famous for Digimon anime insert songs like "Brave Heart." The digital event will be available in two languages. Bandai noted that some segments will have different content between the Japanese and English streams. While the company will publish an archive of the show in the future, it will not include Ayumi Miyazaki's performance. Here is the full schedule for Digimon Con. We have converted all times to ET.
As mentioned, Bandai published a new Digimon Con trailer in Japanese and English. The trailer includes brief gameplay footage from Digimon Survive around the 0:11 mark. [tnm_video layout="mnmd-post-media"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3XdJ3XJOs[/tnm_video] Digimon Con will broadcast simultaneously worldwide on February 26, 2022, in American time zones. The post Digimon Con Schedule Starts With Game Information Segment appeared first on Siliconera. |
| FFVI Pixel Remaster Opera is in 7 Languages, Features 3D Backgrounds Posted: 21 Feb 2022 10:30 AM PST
The FFVI opera scene will look and sound a bit different in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster version. Square Enix revealed that the opera will be sung in seven languages. It also showed screenshots of the scene that involved 3D backgrounds. This means for this segment, it is taking something of a HD-2D approach. Here's the official announcement. Of the seven languages, only five are named. Square Enix pointed out people will hear the song in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. In Famitsu's report on it, it also confirmed Japanese and Korean will be available.
This opera news comes after another FFVI Pixel Remaster announcement. Sabin can still properly perform a suplex the Phantom Train boss. In an early promotional gif, the train didn't flip when attacked. Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster will come to the PC and mobile devices on February 23, 2022. The post FFVI Pixel Remaster Opera is in 7 Languages, Features 3D Backgrounds appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Tales of X Gust Collaboration Kicks Off With a New Illustration Posted: 21 Feb 2022 10:00 AM PST
Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo revealed a new illustration for a collaboration project between Gust and the Tales of series. Character designers from Tales of Arise, Atelier Sophie 2, and Blue Reflection: Second Light drew a new collaborative artwork featuring the titles' protagonists. The new art features new drawings of Sophie Neuenmuller by NOCO, Plachta by Yuugen, Ao Hoshizaki by Mel Kishida, and Shionne by Minoru Iwamoto. The four illustrators also held a joint interview session with several Japanese media outlets. However, Mel Kishida attended the interview remotely because he had just recovered from an illness. Bandai Namco and Gust will also create crossover costumes for both Tales of Arise and Atelier Sophie 2. The new outfits will appear at the Japanese Atelier Sophie 2 pre-launch live stream on February 22, 2022, at 21:00 JST (7 AM ET). Koei Tecmo previously announced the crossover content in November 2021. It then confirmed that this crossover will go both ways, with Tales of Arise also set to receive Gust-themed costumes as free DLC. Tales of Arise and Blue Reflection: Second Light are both available immediately on PlayStation 4 and PC. The new Blue Reflection game is also playable on the Switch, while Tales of Arise is available on the PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Koei Tecmo and Gust will release Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream for PS4, Switch, and PC worldwide on February 25, 2022. The post Tales of X Gust Collaboration Kicks Off With a New Illustration appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Elden Ring Global Release Times Shared Ahead of Release Date Posted: 21 Feb 2022 09:30 AM PST
To help people keep up with exactly when they can play Elden Ring on its release date, there are now global release times for the game. There's a full map going over each launch. In pretty much every case, the PC and console release times are slightly different. This means that, depending on where you live, you could be playing it earlier on a PC. Here's the full list of Elden Ring global release times by time zone.
Here's the full infographic showing the timing worldwide. In addition to the exact Elden Ring release date times, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware requested people "be mindful of spoilers." The companies didn't offer any exact details about what not to mention.
The Elden Ring release date is February 25, 2022. It will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Pre-loading will open about 48 hours before, so in most cases on February 23, 2022. The post Elden Ring Global Release Times Shared Ahead of Release Date appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Contest: GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon (Switch) Posted: 21 Feb 2022 09:00 AM PST
In celebration of GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon's official release, Konami shared some Nintendo Switch codes with Siliconera to giveaway! This fast paced hack-and-slash rogue-lite adventure is set in a world boasting traditional ukiyo-e Japanese art. Your fight to push back the demon hordes requires looting your surroundings for weaponry. In Joel's GetsuFumaDen preview, he mentions that there are several combat styles available thanks to the variety of weaponry scattered about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmqP2A2tatc Siliconera's GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon giveaway runs from now until February 28, 2022. Winners will be selected and contacted on March 1, 2022. The giveaway is open to those with North American Nintendo Switch accounts. GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon is available now on Nintendo Switch and in Early Access on Steam for PC. GetsuFumaDen for Nintendo Switch Giveaway The post Contest: GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon (Switch) appeared first on Siliconera. |
| S.H. Figuarts Android 21 Figure Will Debut in September Posted: 21 Feb 2022 08:30 AM PST
The S.H. Figuarts Android 21 figure has a release window. Bandai Namco opened Premium Bandai pre-orders for her on February 20, 2022. She is expected to appear in September 2022. The figure will cost $65. There's no exact end date for pre-orders, but they will close if supply runs out. When people get Android 21, they get her and some extra parts for poses. There are four extra expressions, five additional hands, and parts that allow you to display her with her arms crossed. There are also effect parts to make it look like she is performing some of her special attacks. Here's a closer look at Android 21. The official photos show off al of her degrees of articulation. For example, the bottom of her lab coat is articulated and can flare out for different poses. Some of her additional hand parts appear too. Android 21 is an original character who debuted in Dragon Ball FighterZ. Since then, she's also appeared in other games like Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission. The S.H. Figuarts Android 21 figure will be available sometime in September 2022. Dragon Ball FighterZ is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The Android 21 DLC will launch for it on February 24, 2022. The post S.H. Figuarts Android 21 Figure Will Debut in September appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Yoshi-P Unsure of How Long PS4 Support Will Last for Final Fantasy XIV Posted: 21 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST
In an interview with Japanese news outlet Gamer, Final Fantasy XIV Producer Naoki Yoshida (also known as Yoshi-P), spoke briefly on the topic of PS4 support for the title. During the February 2022 Letter from the Producer Live, Yoshida revealed that Square Enix will not drop support for the PS4 version of Final Fantasy XIV following the release of the 7.0 expansion and its immediate updates. This information was shared alongside the announcement of a major graphics update the MMORPG will receive sometime in the future. [Thanks, Gamer!] Yoshida elaborated on this a bit more in the interview and discussed why he decided to share this information. When asked about how long the PS4 version of FFXIV would receive support, Yoshida said this:
He also stated that the PS4 version of the game still has room for optimization. Regarding the new graphics, there will be new, high resolution textures and improved shaders once the update rolls out. A preview of these new textures was shown during the Letter from the Producer Live. Final Fantasy XIV is available for PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Yoshi-P Unsure of How Long PS4 Support Will Last for Final Fantasy XIV appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Soul Hackers 2 English and Japanese Voice Acting Confirmed Posted: 21 Feb 2022 07:30 AM PST
There will be two voice acting options for Soul Hackers 2: English and Japanese. Atlus confirmed the options after revealing the game. However, it didn't reveal the identity of voice actors for major Soul Hackers 2 characters. The trailer accompanying the announcement only featured Japanese voice acting. Here's Atlus' official confirmation about the Soul Hackers 2 English and Japanese voice acting. It also confirmed subtitles will be available in five different languages.
Following the reveal, quite a few extra details about Soul Hackers 2 came up. For example, Atlus Japan brought up some of the extra options available when buying the game. There will be cosmetic Persona 5-themed DLC available as a pre-order bonus. There will also be a limited edition that includes an Ai Ho-kun figure. (That's the mascot Jack Frost dressed up in an outfit like heroine Ringo.) Soul Hackers 2 will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on August 25, 2022 in Japan and on August 26, 2022 in North American and Europe. The post Soul Hackers 2 English and Japanese Voice Acting Confirmed appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Pokemon Day Celebrations to Include In-Game Events in Sword and Shield Posted: 21 Feb 2022 07:00 AM PST
The Pokemon Company announced its plans for Pokemon Day 2022. Instead of only dedicating a single day to the anniversary of the series, the company with host several events leading up to the official anniversary on February 27, 2022. This includes in-game Pokemon Day events for multiple titles, such as Pokemon Masters EX and Pokemon Sword and Shield. However, while the event schedule has been outlined, more information regarding the actual anniversary will appear in the future. [Thanks, 4Gamer!] As mentioned previously, leading up to Pokemon Day, titles like Pokemon Sword and Shield will have several in-game celebrations. Pokemon Unite and Pokemon GO will also have a Pokemon Day celebration event. Details regarding these individual events will be shared throughout the week. The full event schedule is as follows:
Leading up to the Pokemon Day 2022 celebration on February 27, 2022, the official website will periodically update. The website will feature new information regarding the different events that will take place in the games. Previous Pokemon Day anniversary events featured performances from known musicians like Post Malone. The post Pokemon Day Celebrations to Include In-Game Events in Sword and Shield appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Soul Hackers 2 Will Get Persona 5 DLC Pre-order Bonus Posted: 21 Feb 2022 06:30 AM PST
Soul Hackers 2 is coming in a matter of months, and Atlus is sweetening the pot for potential pre-order customers. The official Japanese site for Soul Hackers 2 is promoting a set of outfits for the characters themed after Persona 5's Phantom Thieves.
There are four Soul Hackers 2 pre-order outfits in the pack. One outfit, the "Phantom Suit" changes Ringo's appearance to resemble that of Joker. Another, the "Pirate Armor" changes the appearance of the character Arou to resemble Skull. The "Red Rubber Suit" allows the character Milady to take on Panther's aesthetic, and the "Prince Suit" changes the character Saizo into an outfit resembling Crow's. The pack also includes a background music setting that changes the Soul Hackers 2 battle theme to "Keeper of Lust" from the Persona 5 soundtrack. Finally, the pre-order pack throws in an accessory that improves critical hit rate.
Players with some yen to burn can also pre-order the Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition. It's a limited boxed release commemorating both the release of Soul Hackers 2 and the 25th anniversary of Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. Besides the game itself, the 25th Anniversary Edition includes a figure of the game's mascot, the Jack Frost-like Ai Ho-kun. A three-disc soundtrack containing both original compositions and rearrangements of Soul Hackers music is bundled. The included 100-page Soul Hackers 25th Anniversary Book includes staff interviews, a Soul Hackers "Visual Story" feature, art, and other material. Some DLC is also included, like Ai Ho-kun DLC, and a maid outfit that dresses up Ringo to look like Soul Hackers character Mary. The Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition is exclusive to PS4 and PS5 in Japan, as the Xbox and PC editions are digital-only releases there. The pack costs 17,380 Yen (about $152 USD). Soul Hackers 2 will release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, on August 25, 2022 in Japan and August 26, 2022 in North America and Europe. An updated port of the original Soul Hackers is available on the Nintendo 3DS. The post Soul Hackers 2 Will Get Persona 5 DLC Pre-order Bonus appeared first on Siliconera. |
| FFVII The First Soldier Yuffie, Sephiroth, Cid, and Vincent Skins Available Posted: 21 Feb 2022 06:00 AM PST
Square Enix has rolled out the second part of the Final Fantasy VII collaboration in Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier. Players can obtain "classic" Yuffie, Vincent, Cid, and Sephiroth skins in FFVII The First Soldier during this period through the Premium Shinra (FF7) Pack B. Additionally, players can obtain a Cait Sith backpack. The Yuffie, Vincent, Cid, and Sephiroth skins will be available until February 28, 2022. The Premium Shinra (FF7) Pack B can be purchased through the exchange of 300 Shinra Credits. Players can also exchange 5 Premium Shinra Pack Tickets to receive a pack. While obtaining the skins and Cait Sith backpack accessory is up to chance, there is a pity system. A Legendary drop will appear for every 25th Premium Shinra (FF7) Pack B used. The First Soldier skins for Sepiroth, Yuffie, Cid, and Vincent are inspired by their original appearances in FFVII. These are similar to the Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Barret skins that were available through the first part of the collaboration event. You can take a look at the Sephiroth, Yuffie, Cid, and Vincent skins below. [embed]https://twitter.com/FFVII_FS_EN/status/1495626854891659264[/embed] Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier is available for Android and iOS. The Final Fantasy VII collaboration event will last until February 28, 2022. The post FFVII The First Soldier Yuffie, Sephiroth, Cid, and Vincent Skins Available appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Digimon ReArise to End Service in April Posted: 21 Feb 2022 05:30 AM PST
Bandai Namco announced service for Digimon ReArise will end on April 21, 2022. The developers have already halted any further sales of DigiRubies, the paid currency in Digimon ReArise. However, players can use any purchased in-game currency until the end of service. Additionally, the developers released a statement through the official website, thanking players for their continued to support. Digimon ReArise was announced in 2018. The mobile title is a "friendship based" RPG that focuses on strengthening relationships with the Digimon found in Digi-Town. The title made its worldwide debut in October 2019. Since its release, it has seen the inclusion of various different Digimon. While the game primarily focuses on increasing the player's relationship with Digmon, it has battle elements as well. Players can participate in raid-like events that pit them against iconic Digimon, like WarGreymon. Players versus player battles are also available. A Medabots collaboration appeared in the Japanese version of Digimon ReArise. While it began as an April Fools joke, the collaboration was later released as a real event within the game. A total of three collaboration units were added into Digimon ReArise. Digimon ReArise is available for Android and iOS devices, however, the title will end service on April 21, 2022. Players can use their in-game items up until that date. The post Digimon ReArise to End Service in April appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Soul Hackers 2 Announced, Release Set for August Posted: 21 Feb 2022 05:00 AM PST
Atlus officially announced Soul Hackers 2 and set its release date. The title will be available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on August 25, 2022 in Japan and August 26, 2022 in North America and Europe. The game was initially teased through a special promotional website that has now transformed into the official website for the title. The announcement trailer for Soul Hackers 2 provided a look into its various systems and characters. This includes areas players will traverse in the game, like the fictional Karakucho. You can get a brief look at combat in the trailer, which showcases monsters from the Shin Megami Tensei series. The trailer also revealed that a party will consist of four characters. Additionally, the title will feature a heavily stylized user interface. You can watch the trailer below. [embed]https://youtu.be/kNprjTdTdQI[/embed] You can watch the trailer with English subtitles below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emsm8wfo_MQ&ab_channel=OfficialATLUSWest[/embed] The trailer also provided a brief look into the narrative of the game. Players will assume the role of Ringo, a super intelligent artificial being, as she allies with other characters to participate in a war between Devil Summoners to save the world. More information about Soul Hackers 2 will appear in the future. Soul Hackers 2 will release on August 25, 2022 in Japan and August 26, 2022 in North American and Europe for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Soul Hackers 2 Announced, Release Set for August appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Capcom Fighting Collection Will Release in June 2022 Posted: 21 Feb 2022 04:00 AM PST
Capcom announced Capcom Fighting Collection, a new collection of 10 classic titles for the PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Most of them are fighting games. The collection will release on June 24, 2022 and cost $39.99. Each game in the collection will feature online play, as well as extra quality-of-life features. Below is a list of the 10 games included in the Capcom Fighting Collection:
Online play will consist of three different modes: Casual, Ranked, and Custom. Casual matches will automatically match players of similar skill levels, while Ranked will pit players against each other, with the winner receiving League Points. Custom matches will let players decide which game they want to play and set up with their own rules. They'll be able to host up to nine players in a lobby with this mode. Notably, Capcom Fighting Collection's online play will utilize rollback netcode. Additionally, there will also be a variety of features that were not available in the original releases. These will include a training mode, button customization options, a quick save and load function, and customizable difficulty settings. If you miss the look of the original games, you can apply a display filter to reproduce arcade and analog monitor resolutions. There will also be a gallery featuring over 500 pages of art and design documents and over 400 tracks from the classic titles. Players can access this museum feature while waiting for matches. [gallery columns="4" ids="917458,917459,917460,917461,917462,917463,917464" link="file"] You can check out the official Capcom Fighting Collection announcement trailer below: https://youtu.be/ll46OAcwPJI Capcom Fighting Collection will release for PCs via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on June 24, 2022. It will be available both digitally and physically for $39.99. The post Capcom Fighting Collection Will Release in June 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
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