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shinhawk.livejournal.com

I noticed a review for A Witch's Tale was posted on rpgamer a few days. Apparently its an extremely easy game, but what can hook people is the game's style and charm. The game's release date is set for 10/06/09.

"Every child in North America grows up hearing certain stories. Grimm's Fairy Tales, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz are all stories that everyone reading this has probably heard at some point in their lives. A Witch's Tale is a charming DS RPG that absorbs these classic stories to create a simple, Hallowe'en-themed game that combines them all into a single world."

( Cut for the review )

Source: Rpgamer

charmwitch.livejournal.com

This is from the most recent newsletter, but it's urgent enough to give everyone a heads up if you follow NISAmerica's email group :

WARNING: We've received information about a new sweepstakes mail fraud scam. The letter notifies recipients that they have won "THE BIG GAME." The letter also includes a check, which indicates that the payer is "NIS America, Inc." If you receive a letter from "FIRST COMMERCIAL TRUST" please disregard and dispose the letter and check. We do not support any of this. And we have reported this fraud to the bank, on which these counterfeit checks are drawn, for further investigation.

Please contact us at 714-540-1122 if you have further questions or concerns.

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Mana Khemia 2 should be in stores today.

(Also from the newsletter)

Hello everyone,

Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy has been released today to retailers nation wide! The game will be packaged in a premium box, including a super sized double sided poster and a soundtrack! You can also enjoy the Japanese original package art on the premium box cover, and the US version package art on the game package cover! We doubled up everything, just like the game, two stories in one, right?!

Many of you may have already started school, but don't slack off on Mana Khemia 2 assignments as well! If you want to know more about the game, please visit our official Mana Khemia 2 Website. We hope you will enjoy our latest title!

Gamestop's Page on Mana Khemia

The goodies look nice. ♥ Go out and get it before they're all gone!

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On RPGamer, Editor Ouden writes up an impression on Witch's Tale, describing it as one of the easiest games he's ever played. Huh. Thoughts?

charmwitch.livejournal.com

NISA will be releasing Prinny Cushions for every tush and chair to own!

They're 35 CM long and provide... comfort in any situation?!

They'll retail for 3150 yen, approximately 33 US dollars. They'll go on sale on July 27th of this month. Whoo!

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Also, RPGfan posted a small article on the new NIS PSP game Hymn Princess of Antiphona: Angel's Score Op. A.

Nippon Ichi Software is working on a new strategy RPG for PlayStation Portable. Titled Antiphona no Seikahime: Tenshi no Gakufu Op.A, the game will be reminiscent of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (and other games in the Marl's Kingdom series), as these games will share the "music" theme. In the world of Antiphona, music can be transformed into magic. The game's protagonist, a young girl by the name of Miabel, has to find a way to bring back the voice of her sister, which was stolen by the Demon King. The musical theme, however, won't be limited to the story, but also feature heavily in the gameplay. Event scenes, for instance, will feature dancing and singing not unlike a musical performance. Be it standard conversations or important event scenes, Antiphona will offer full voice acting. The game is scored by NIS' veteran composer Tenpei Sato.

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And while I'm at it, here's a summary of what NISA's newsletters have been about in the past week, provided by RPGamer :

Fresh from Anime Expo, NIS America released some solid news about a few titles they have been quiet about. First off, Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love, due out this fall on PlayStation 2 and Wii, will be released as a premium package. This special release will feature two discs, one with English voices and one with the original Japanese. Along with containing two discs, this tactical RPG will come with a special cover art, and most importantly, will retail for only $39.99.

Hot on the heels of that announcement came confirmation of a North American release for Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island. While RPGamer had revealed info prior to this announcement, it's now official. This Nintendo DS RPG will have players not only fighting in a unique tactical combat system, but building a resort while collecting items for alchemy. This hybrid game will be available in October 2009.

NIS America has also announced that a trophy patch for Disgaea 3 will be released on PSN on July 16. This patch will add more than 50 trophies, but current saved data will not be usuable with this patch, so players will have to start over to obtain them. For a list of trophies, click here.

RPGamers who pre-order Phantom Brave: We Meet Again can still obtain the Japanese Original Soundtrack: Sato Tenpei's Selection. This sampler includes ten songs as well as a tray card containing the Japanese lyrics for two of the songs in the game. This bonus is limited to the first 500 customers and is only available here.

Finally, NIS America is hiring a script editor. If you are interested in jumping into the gaming industry more details are available on the company's main employment page.

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Finally : A Witch's Tale is up for Pre-Order at Gamestop. I don't know what Rosenqueen is planning with it's preorder sales, but for those eager to preorder it already it's available on the online website for Gamestop. Someone needs to tell Gamestop that Koei is not the publisher for these games. Oh well!

Current Mood: awake

charmwitch.livejournal.com

Today, Witch's Tale was released in Japan. Dengeki has followed up with a release date post showing some new art and screenshots of the game.

Story from Play Asia :

Ridel is an ambitious student who seeks to rediscover old spells that has never been used in the modern days. During her research, she accidentally discovers a book that seals an evil witch within and frees the said witch unintentionally.

The Witch has a grudge against Queen Alice who sealed her within the book and sets off to defeat the princesses who have the powers of the deceased queen. If the witch succeeds, then the world will sink into chaos.

To clean up the mess she has started, Ridel teamed up with the vampire Ru who knows all about ancient magic and history and together they journey to protect the princesses against the threats.

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So, if NISAmerica gets it all together I'm hoping for a Halloween release for this game stateside? :> That'd be nice!　I love Halloween-esque games~~ ♥

shinhawk.livejournal.com

Also, NIS America just recently held their press event in San Francisco and unveiled/showcased a few games.

- Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
- Last Rebellion
- Sakura Wars
- Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman
- A Witch's Tale
- Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy
- Phantom Brave: We Meet Again.

Details here...

nisamerica.com/pressevent/2009/

Mana Khemia 2's website is also up.
nisamerica.com/games/mk2/

shinhawk.livejournal.com

I was checking out the website and saw some new updates.

- Characters
+ right side of the character column has filled up

- System
+ menu explaining the function of party members

- Special
+ pre-order illustration art

- General
+ sample tracks from the OST are available to listen to

http://nippon1.jp/consumer/witchtale/index.html

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It seems rather fun and interesting so far. I think I might import this as well.

charmwitch.livejournal.com

Witch's Tale screenshots and clean art for all to look like! I must admit, Gingerbread Police Officers are just way too cute.

Title : Witch's Tale
Release Date : May 5th, 2009 (possible Halloween release for the US)
Cost : 5,040 yen
System : DS
Genre : RPG

Disgaea 2 cameo information, with screenshots and explanations. I- I'm still a little sad it's only those three, but the cast in the game is really big... I still want the completed trio with ex-fake hero. :( Take a look!

Title : Disgaea 2 PORTABLE
Release Date : Marth 26th, 2009
Cost : 5,229
System : PSP
Genre : SRPG

charmwitch.livejournal.com

- Witch's Tale Website Update! Soundtrack Cover is Up!
- Phantom Brave Wii Website updated, promo video and opening video are up.
- Disgaea 2 PSP site updated, cameo characters and new system information with MAchange and sorts.
- Dream Lantern (夢想灯籠)'s website updated with tons of new info and event CGs!

Nippon Ichi Software's Website

Whoo!

charmwitch.livejournal.com

.. and it looks like it'll be coming out in May in Japan.
What.
How.
I haven't even seen any screenshots until today.

Anyway, if you guys are interested, here they are.

I... want to properly translate this later but if anyone's up to it right now you're free to. Basically it's an RPG for the DS developed by NIS and Hitmaker and it features cute little witches and vampires and SAD GINGERBREAD MEN how can you say no, fellow viewers?!?! It was announced I think two years ago at Anime Expo and then reiterated at the Press Event in San Francisco in 2008 but there weren't any screenshots or anything beyond initial art so this is a pretty big surprise. As noted a few days ago, the website went up and everything, so I'm really stoked. The game looks adorable.

SO.
Check it out.

Also the battles make me think of Earthbound, which is never a bad thing.

charmwitch.livejournal.com

A couple of updates today :

- Disgaea 3 Update for the Japanese version.
- the site also updated with Disgaea 3 Full Complete Download Contents
- Let's Zenryoku HITCHHIKE!!!!!!!!!　... site has opened for the WiiWare.
- Prinny Download Content : Chapter 3! Dedicated entirely to the cuteness that is Asagi.
- Prinny website also updated.
- Witch's Tale site is opened! Wow, I guess this game is coming out.
- Phantom Brave Wii Website opened! New character pages, system info, and news info.

Found at the Nippon Ichi Software Site

..Yay!?!

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