Another title in the Dragon Quest franchise is finding it’s way to the west!
The highly anticipated latest entry to the beloved DRAGON QUEST video game franchise follows the adventure of a hero who must solve the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charming cast of supporting characters. DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will offer a world of adventure, exploration and instances of heroism— all brought to life by the character art of famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and the memorable music of composer Koichi Sugiyama.
We can expect to see more details about this upcoming title in Fall 2017.
Also, don’t forget to check out a special video message from the creator, Yuji Horii.
Another character joins the Tekken 7 rosters. Meet Eliza, who brings her fangs and fighting skill to battle! She’s certain to give you a “Vampiric fighting experience”.
In addition to this sexy new character, Taiko No Tatsujin themed items from outfits to health gauge skins are now available.
Have you had a chance to play Tekken 7? If so, who is your favorite character to play? Will you be picking up Eliza? Let us know in the comments!
So many fun things are coming to Taiko Drum Master: Drum Session! Here’s a sneak peak at the Taiko Ranked Matches, Additional Performances, Guest Performances, and the updated song list!
Ranked Matches
Taiko Ranked Match” is a mode in which players will try their skills against other players all around the country. Since you’re matched with the performance data of other players based on your skill, your rank will rise as you win and aim for higher ranks.
By first performing the 5th rank certification battle, you will be certified for the beginning rank. You will then be matched with opponents based on your own skill, and perform against the performance data of other players.
You will win by surpassing your opponent’s score in a performance. By winning, you’ll earn a “Kachiboshi Medal” (a medal indicating your victory), and you will rank up by building up a collection of said medals. Additionally, by playing Taiko Ranked Matches, you’ll receive “Match Points.” The rankings of Match Points can also be checked.
It should be noted that in order to play Taiko Ranked Matches, an Internet connection and Sony Entertainment Network account are required. However, a PlayStation Plus subscription is not required.
Additional Performances
Best Replay Performance is a score attack mode that matches you against your personal best score. Your best score data is played back on the bottom lane, and since you can find out at which points you made a mistake, you can discover at which spots you need improvement. Practice and practice to increase your score.
Training Performance is a training mode that lets you speed up, rewind, change speed, and so on as you like in order to train at spots in which you might need improvement. Train and train in order to gradually take on higher difficulty songs.
Guest Performances
Guest Session Performance is a new element in Taiko Drum Master: Drum Session! It allows you to enjoy performances together with popular characters.
Guest Session: Hatsune Miku Enjoy a Guest Session Performance with Hatsune Miku in songs “Ghost Rule” and “Alien Alein.” Watch as Miku strikes the drums.
Guest Session: Hello Kitty Enjoy a dream session with Hello Kitty. Be sure to pay attention to her adorable gestures.
Guest Session: Pac-Man Enjoy a Guest Session Performance with Pac-Man in the song “Eat ‘Em Up.” Nostalgic scenes may also appear.
Guest Session: Heihachi Mishima From Tekken 7 comes Heihachi Mishima, wielding drumsticks. Enjoy a session with the fighter in the song “Heat Haze Shadow 2.” If the performance heats up, there may even be a certain flashback scene…
Updated song list
Here is the full list of confirmed songs:
Genre
Song Title
Origin
Pop
“Zenzenzense”
Your Name.
Pop
“Road Movie”
Crayon Shin-chan the Movie
Pop
“Ashita mo”
Commercial song from NTT Docomo
Pop
“LOSER”
Kenshi Yonezu
Pop
“Umi no Koe”
Commercial song from Au’s Santarou Series
Pop
“Sugar Song and Bitter Step”
Pop
“Himawari no Yakusoku”
Pop
“Gimme Chocolate!!”
Pop
“RPG”
Pop
“Ninjari Banban”
Pop
“Memeshikute”
Golden Bomber
Pop
“Koi Oto to Amazora”
Pop
“Kiseki”
Pop
“Ikenai Taiyou”
Pop
“Sakuranbo”
Pop
“Rinda Rinda”
Pop
“Natsu Matsuri”
Pop
“Tentai Kansoku”
Pop
“Kurenai”
Pop
“Apollo”
Anime
“Yume wo Kanaete Doraemon”
Anime
“Tonari no Totoro”
Anime
“Let It Go ~Ari no Mama de~”
Frozen
Anime
“Try Everything”
Zootopia
Anime
“Genkai Toppa x Survivor”
Dragon Ball Super
Anime
“Zenryoku Batankyu”
Osomatsu-san
Anime
“Guren no Yumiya”
Attack on Titan
Anime
“We are!”
One Piece
Anime
“Zankoku-na Tenshi no Teeze”
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Anime
“Youkoso Japari Park he”
Kemono Friends (Doubutsu Biscuts x PPP)
Vocaloid Song
“Ghost Rule”
DECO * 27 feat. Hatsune Miku
Vocaloid Song
“Alien Alien”
Nayutan Seijin feat. Hatsune Miku
Vocaloid Song
“Lost One no Goukoku”
Neru feat. Kagamine Rin
Vocaloid Song
“Roku-chou Nen to Ichiya Monogatari”
Kemu feat. IA
Variety
“Hello Kitty”
Variety
“Pen-Pineapple Apple-Pen (PPAP)”
Piko Taro
Variety
“Night of Knights”
Touhou Project Arrange Beat Mario
Variety
“Saishuu Kichiku Imouto Flandre S.”
Touhou Project Arrange Beat Mario
Variety
“Cirno no Perfect Sansuu Kyoushitsu”
Touhou Project Arrange Arm + Yoshimi Yuuno (IOSYS) feat. Miko
Classic
“Hanlock”
Classic
“Carmen Kumikyoku Ichiban Shuukyoku”
Bizet
Classic
“Ouverture de Guillaume Tell”
Rossini
Classic
“Tengoku to Jigoku Jokyoku”
Offenbach
Classic
Classic Medley (Rock Compilation)
Game Music
“Theme of Ryu”
Street Fighter V
Game Music
“Heat Haze Shadow 2”
Tekken 7
Game Music
“Tales of Berseria Medley”
Game Music
“Onegai! Cinderella”
The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls
Game Music
“Brand New Theater!”
The Idolmaster: Million Live Theater Days
Game Music
“Urban Striker”
Critical Velocity
Game Music
“Eat ‘Em Up!”
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4
Game Music
“Kagekiyo”
Kagekiyo Genpei Touma Den Medley
Namco Original
“Tsunagare! Hriogare! Uchiagare!”
Namco Original
“Trust Game”
feat. SaiChi (Harineko)
Namco Original
“Magical Parfait”
Namco Original
“Misegawa Ranbu”
Namco Original
“Sotsu Omeshiki Furu”
feat. Unmo
Namco Original
“No Gravity”
Namco Original
“Victoria”
Crankty
Namco Original
“Tengu Hayashi”
Namco Original
“Time Traveler”
Kashitaro Ito
Namco Original
“Yomi no Izanami”
Namco Original
“Tokyo Soda 8Bit Edit”
Hige DriVAN
Namco Original
“Mugen no Sora”
Silver Forest feat. SAYA
Namco Original
“Gassho Sutaboufe”
with Tama Tai feat. Danchinomiya
Namco Original
“Fly Away”
Namco Original
“Houjou Yayoi”
Namco Original
“Angel Dream”
Namco Original
“Yuugao no Kimi”
Namco Original
“Ouka Ranman”
Namco Original
“Red Rose Evangel”
Namco Original
“DokuLOCANdy”
t+pazolite
Namco Original
“Saitama 2000”
Namco Original
“Mada Saitama 2000”
Not going to lie. I definitely want to play Pen Pineapple Apple Pen…
The Final Fantasy Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades will be having a closed online test from August 3rd to August 9th. Players with Xbox Live Gold Membership or PlayStation Plus Subscription can gain access.
Create your own custom avatar, join up to three friends, and embark on quests to bring the Light back to the Kingdom of Lucis. You can also interact with your friends through voice chat and pre-set messages. For more details about the event, check here.
About FINAL FANTASY XV MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES
The full version of FINAL FANTASY XV MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES will be available later this year and requires FINAL FANTASY XV and the purchase of either MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES or the Season Pass. It also requires a subscription to an Xbox Live Gold membership or a PlayStation®Plus subscription.
Will you be trying out this new online expansion? Let us know what you think in the comments!
How is your Nintendo Switch library coming? Looking for a new RPG? Wanting something to follow up I am Setsuna? Tokyo RPG Factory announced a release date for their next title: Lost Sphear. You can find this game on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam January 23, 2018.
About LOST SPHEAR LOST SPHEAR expands upon many of the beloved features from the studio’s debut title, I AM SETSUNA™, and continues Tokyo RPG Factory’s dedication to blending the nostalgia of classic Japanese role-playing games with the latest technology for a new generation of gamers. The game will feature an enhanced gameplay system with a revamped ATB (Active Time Battle) system offering more freedom in combat, seamless environments, and various locations to explore.
In LOST SPHEAR, players will begin their adventure in a remote town where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from being lost forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world around them with the power of Memory by manifesting thoughts into matter and restoring what was lost.
For those who pre-order the game from the Square Enix Online Store will get two music tracks as a gift during launch. Those who pre-order on Steam will get a wallpaper and two music tracks. PS4 pre-orders will get two music tracks and a theme.
Have you had a chance to check out I am Setsuna? Did you like the game? Will you be pre-ordering Lost Sphear? Let us know in the comments!
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