Arc System Works announced last week that they will be establishing a new North America branch, with this Arc System Works has also announced that BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle will be the first title to be published by the new NA branch.
The Japanese announcement of the North American branch also clarifies that Arc System Works America will handle the sales and distribution of products developed by Arc System Works, as well as marketing, promotion, support, licensing, and localization duties.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will be released on Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC early 2018.
During the PlayStation Media Showcase at Paris Games Week 2017, Capcom announced A PlayStation 4-only beta for Monster Hunter: World will be available exclusively for PlayStation Plus users from December 9 to 12.
Additionally, special Horizon: Zero Dawn content featuring Aloy’s bow and full armor set plus Palico armor will be available exclusively in the PlayStation 4 version of Monster Hunter: World.
Monster Hunter: World launches on January 26, 2018 with a PC release coming at a later date.
Here’s an overview of each announcement:
Beta
Available starting December 9, players from around the world can experience three fearsome quests as they join up with other hunters online or take on the beasts alone in the exclusive beta for PlayStation Plus users. Running for three days, hunters participating in the beta can tackle the hungry Great Jagras, a scavenger capable of swallowing other monsters whole, or the fiery and territorial Anjanath, both of which roam the dense and complex eco-system within the Ancient Forest. For those feeling brave enough they can adventure to the desert land of the Wildspire Waste where the armored Barroth can be found lurking in the muddy waters, waiting to unleash its devastating charge attack.
Horizon: Zero Dawn Collaboration
Horizon: Zero Dawn’s young machine hunter Aloy comes to life in Monster Hunter: World for PS4 with Aloy’s bow and full armor set as well as Palico armor that can make the player’s Palico look like a machine from Horizon: Zero Dawn. The full armor set will make any player character look like Aloy from head to toe, including facial likeness. After completing the Horizon: Zero Dawn collaboration event quest, which is planned to be distributed to online players post launch, special materials can be obtained to forge collaboration equipment. By bringing the necessary materials to the in-game facility (Smithy), players will be able to forge the Horizon: Zero Dawn collaboration equipment. Details on the exact timing and availability of the Horizon: Zero Dawn collaboration quest will be revealed soon.
A new trailer was also released. Here’s an overview, via Capcom:
The latest Monster Hunter: World trailer released at Paris Games Week highlights for the first time the terrifying Rotten Vale area of the New World. Littered with the skeletons of deceased monsters, a land of unique and gigantic creatures awaits amongst this bed of bones. The deeper players journey into the inner layers of the Rotten Vale, the tougher the environment gets with a dangerous and toxic mist blanketing the land obscuring the perils that lurk nearby until the very last minute. The Radobaan, a hulking beast that wears the carcasses scattered around the Vale for armor will need hunters to be quick and fast as they take off chunks of its bone armor and avoid its rolling attacks. Hunters can brave the beast alone or with their team of four hunters. With drop in multiplayer, each hunter has their own story to tell – but will they live to tell it?
Squre-Enix has released a new overview trailer for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT which showcases the bravery combat system, Final Fantasy summon beasts, character classes, and unique abilities that players can use in battle.
Square-Enix also released a “Class Flow” chart for those who are looking for which character fits their play style:
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is set to release for Playstation on January 30, 2018.
Square-Enix has announced that they will be bringing World of Final Fantasy to PC (Steam) on November 21.
You can check out an overview, screenshot and trailer below.
WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY offers classic RPG gameplay mechanics with adorable visuals. Players can capture, customize and grow a variety of familiar FINAL FANTASY® creatures as they join siblings Reynn and Lann on their adventure through the land of Grymoire.
Key features include:
STEAM Trading Cards
STEAM Achievements
Full keyboard and controller support
Extensive list of bonus legendary creatures and characters, including Sephiroth, Balthier, White Chocobo™ and Glow Moogle™.
Those who purchase the game prior to November 28 will also receive the Day One Edition, which includes a digital soundtrack sampler featuring enchanting tracks from the game and a stunning wallpaper showcasing legendary FINAL FANTASY heroes and creatures.
Nintendo has announced that this Black Friday, consumers will be able to purchase Link green Nintendo 2DS system with bright orange buttons that comes pre-installed with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D game at for $79.99.
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