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Square-Enix’s “Grimms Notes” is coming west to IOS and Android

Square-Enix has announced that Grimms Notes, which has achieved over 15 million downloads since it launched in Japan, will be coming to North America.

Grimms Notes is a “new interpretation RPG” featuring fairy-tale characters such as Little Red Riding hood, Alice, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, Cinderella, and more. It is characterized by its “pretty graphics and simple controls.”

Code Vein battle system details, character creation, and new characters

Bandai Namco has released som e new information and screenshots of Code Vein‘s battle system, character creation tool, and new characters Louis and Io.

Code Vein is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC worldwide in early 2018

You can check out the details below:


■ Battle System

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The battle system of Code Vein is varied and offers many possibilities to players. For example, the Gift system allows players to use up to eight gifts during battles to temporarily increase attacks or defense actions. Some other Gifts are passive and are gained with specific items or equipment.

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With the Stamina Gauge, players will be able to manage all of their actions including attacks, evading, dashing, and Drain. This is crucial to control their actions and they will need to be very attentive to the Stamina Gauge to survive in Code Vein.

With a successful Drain action, the player’s number of Ichor points will be increased, as well as the maximum number of Ichor stock. A Special Drain, performed under special conditions, will not only increase the number of Ichor and the stock, but also cause a massive damage to enemies. The Special Drain action will be possible after a successful parry with the same timing as the enemy’s attack, a successful attack from the back or a combo attack.

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Player character abilities are temporarily increased with the Focus System during battles when they are receive or dodge an attack, and when they are surrounded by multiple enemies. This system allows players to fight back in extreme situations and get power boost when they decide to intentionally place themselves in danger. They can, for example, negate an attack, increase their own attack, and throw enemies in the air!

Partner Actions will also help players during fights. Companions will support players by attacking from the side, enhancing their skills, and sharing Health Points when needed.

■ Character Creation

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Through Character Creation, players will be able to create their own protagonist and choose their gender, body, hair style, and voice of the character.

■ New Characters

Louis (voiced by Kaito Ishikawa)

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The young leader Louis really wants to help Revenants suffering from bloodlust. He ventures into the isolated land of Vein looking for the source of Blood Beads to use it as a substitute for human blood. With his one-handed sword he is a swift attack expert and can elude with the armor type Ogre.

Io (voiced by Lynn)

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Io is a female Revenant who explores with the protagonists. She has no memories about her past, but she knows Vein very well. She will be extremely useful to the player character!

Mary Skelter: Nightmares ‘Job system’ info and screenshots

Idea Factory International has released a new set of  Mary Skelter: Nightmares screenshots which introduces the titles Job system.

Mary Skelter: Nightmares is available now for PS Vita in Japan, and will launch on September 19 in North America

You can check out the details and screenshots below:


About the Job System
Marchens and Nightmares come in all shapes and sizes, and with all kinds of weaknesses and strengths. Just as Marchens evolve, your party must too!
Use the Job System to change a Blood Maiden’s abilities and appearance, which will allow you to access a completely different set of equipment and skills. Each Blood Maiden has a unique list of jobs to choose that’s based on her combat style. Some are able to choose special jobs like “Item Meister,” which allows her to use items in battle, or “Poet,” which allows her to use music to support her party. There are over 20 jobs to choose from so you can customize your own Blood Maiden team!

The Lost Child is coming to western shores in 2018

NIS America has announced that they will be bringing The Lost Child to North America for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in 2018.

The company has also announced that the Playstation Vita version will be a digital release, and the Playstation 4 version will have a Limited Edition physical copy which will include a copy of the game, official soundtrack, official hard cover art book, and collector’s box. The Limited Edition available for pre-order at the NIS America Online Store.

You can check out a brief overview and the trailer below.


About the Story

Occult journalist, Hayato Ibuki, encounters a strange girl during his investigations into a series of mysterious suicides in Tokyo. She implores that Hayato must live, before bestowing upon him a mystical device that allows him to capture celestial and arcane creatures. He is now thrust into a world beyond our own, home to horrific monsters and celestial beings. In it, he must delve into dungeons called Layers and solve the mystery of the device. Where his journey leads him could decide the fate of the our world…

Key Features

  • Mythology Unbound – Features 50+ entities from myths and legends to capture, each with three unique forms to progress through!
  • Spread the Wealth of Knowledge – There are more than 250 skills to learn and distribute among your party of captured Astrals.
  • The Infinite Abyss Awaits – Test yourself against massive dungeons with up to 99 floors of deathly dangers!

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony ‘Ultimate Roll Call #3’ trailer

NIS America has released the third ‘Ultimate Roll Call’ trailer for the upcoming
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony introduces K1-B0, Gonta Gokuhara, Shuichi Saihara, Tsumugi Shirogane, and Monosuke.

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is due out for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on September 26 in North America and September 29 in Europe, and for PC via Steam worldwide on September 26.

You can check out the trailer and read the details below;


  • K1-B0 (Ultimate Robot) – K1-B0—or “Keebo” as he is known colloquially—is a robot equipped with recording functions and a hyper-advanced artificial intelligence, allowing him to learn and mature like any other teenage human. Raised by his creator, Professor Idabashi, Keebo was allowed to enroll in high school alongside other humans. He was later recognized as an Ultimate due to his robotic nature. Keebo has a very earnest personality and conducts himself in a proper manner. However, he is very sensitive about the issue of “robophobia”—prejudice toward robots—and will not hesitate to call out any and all instances of anti-robot discrimination. Because he’s a robot, he has a tendency to overlook the subtle nuances of human interaction, and often makes innocent comments that land him in hot water. Kokichi in particular enjoys teasing him over this quirk.
  • Gonta Gokuhara (Ultimate Entomologist) – As a little boy, Gonta was such an avid bug catcher that he got himself lost in a forest for ten years. During this time, he was raised by a pack of kindhearted wolves, and even learned to speak with animals and insects before being reunited with his human family. To repay his forest family, Gonta strives to become a true gentleman and conducts himself accordingly. However, because he spent his formative years living in the forest, Gonta is somewhat naive and has difficulty conversing with other students his age. Despite being as strong as his appearance would suggest, Gonta is a pacifist who has never killed any living creature, including insects.
  • Shuichi Saihara (Ultimate Detective) – A young apprentice detective who helped his uncle run a detective business. The bulk of their cases were small jobs that mainly involved investigating cheating couples. However, there was one occasion where Shuichi actually solved a murder before the police did. For this, he was recognized as the Ultimate Detective. But Shuichi believes the case was solved by coincidence and luck, and that he does not deserve the honor of an Ultimate title. Shuichi’s insecurities tend to make him rather timid, but he is quick to act in situations where his keen intuition is needed.
  • Tsumugi Shirogane (Ultimate Cosplayer) – Tsumugi is a very popular cosplayer who has received sponsorships from many different companies. If you ask Tsumugi, she’ll tell you that she enjoys making her costumes more than wearing them. However, she can’t stand seeing her costumes worn by attention-seeking cosplayers instead of true fans like her, so she often ends up wearing them anyway. Tsumugi has a reserved, studious demeanor and a soft, kind personality. But whenever the subject of cosplay or fandom comes up, she becomes very passionate and outspoken. She has a tendency to completely ignore those around her when she’s especially deep in thought. She also has a habit of referencing anime, video games, and manga over the course of a normal conversation.
  • Monosuke (Monokumba Kub) – Monosuke is very opinionated and has no patience for Monokid’s foul language. That being said, he is also the most rational member of the Monokubs, and often falls into the straightman role within the group’s antics. Monosuke believes that the Monokubs should be hostile toward each other, and approves of infighting among the group.