Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Returning to simpler days with Disgaea D2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/returning-to-simpler-days-with-disgaea-d2/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/returning-to-simpler-days-with-disgaea-d2/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/returning-to-simpler-days-with-disgaea-d2/#commentsDisgaea D2 offers more of the same, which might not be a bad thing Nearly ten years ago, a quirky little game called Disgaea: Hour of Darkness put developer Nippon Ichi on the map for lovers of Japanese RPGs - the ones from America, anyway. This quirky strategy RPG combined Final Fantasy Tactics with a Tim Burton-inspired aesthetic, and just as the genre seemed to be fading from relevance. Nippon Ichi capitalized on the success of Disgaea by opening up an American branch months later, and continued to iterate on their particular brand of complex and bizarre mechanics.

For some (like myself), Nippon Ichi's prolific nature soon became a case of diminishing returns, and their audience gradually checked out from the company's regular forays into strategy RPG territory. Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness for PlayStation 3 stands as the developers' attempt to recapture that magic of 2003 with a spirtual remake of the game that made them, and by all accounts looks to be treading some very safe waters.

This might not be a bad thing, though; just as the New Super Mario Bros. series added a fresh coat of paint to old-school action, Disgaea D2 has the same intent. The latest installment to the series acts as a direct sequel to the first game, complete with the same mechanics and characters, but with an entirely new story.

Gallery: Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disgaea-d2-a-brighter-darknessNippon-Ichi-SoftwareNIS-Americaplaystationps3Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Disgaea 2 coming to PS2 Classics January 22]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/disgaea-2-coming-to-ps2-classics-january-22/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/disgaea-2-coming-to-ps2-classics-january-22/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/disgaea-2-coming-to-ps2-classics-january-22/#comments Disgaea 2 coming to PS2 Classics on PSN January 22NIS America is bringing Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories to the PlayStation Network's PS2 Classics section on January 22. The game will be priced at $9.99.

The 2006 SRPG game previously made an appearance on the PSP in 2009 as Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days. The PSP version included additional content such as levels, skills and characters. While NIS America's announcement implies that the PSN version will be a direct port from the PS2 game, we reached out to see if any of the added content from the PSP version will be included in the PSN port, and will update as we learn more.

JoystiqDisgaea 2 coming to PS2 Classics January 22 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Disgaea-2Nippon-Ichi-SoftwareNIS-Americaplaystationportps2-classicsps3PSNSat, 12 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Disgaea D2 breaks Japanese launch barriers in March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/04/disgaea-d2-breaks-japanese-launch-barriers-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/04/disgaea-d2-breaks-japanese-launch-barriers-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/04/disgaea-d2-breaks-japanese-launch-barriers-in-march/#comments Disgaea D2 breaks Japanese launch barriers in March, Disgaea 5 comingNippon Ichi Software is working on Disgaea D2 for PlayStation 3, set to launch in Japan in March 2013, NIS America tells Joystiq.

Disgaea D2 stars Disgaea main protagonist Laharl, along with Etna and Flonne - the main characters from the original Disgaea (which is pictured above). There is no western release schedule as of now.

NIS has Disgaea 5 on its radar, but can't confirm its development. NIS predsident Sohei Niikawa is thinking about Disgaea 5, NIS reiterates, piggybacking off the news out of Anime Expo in July.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Disgaeadisgaea-5disgaea-d2disgaea-dimension-2JapanNippon-Ichi-Softwareplaystationps3Sun, 04 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sohei Niikawa takes over as NIS America president]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/23/sohei-niikawa-takes-over-as-nis-america-president/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/23/sohei-niikawa-takes-over-as-nis-america-president/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/23/sohei-niikawa-takes-over-as-nis-america-president/#comments New president for NIS AmericaSomeone new is overseeing the American distribution of exploding penguin demons, three-dimensional Quotes, anthropomorphized console girls, and knells of Ar Ciel. Sohei Niikawa, already president of Nippon Ichi Software in Japan, is replacing Haru Akenaga as president of NIS America.

Under Niikawa, NIS America is pursuing a philosophy of "Entertainment for All," which will embrace more media like "comic books, anime, music, movies, novels, and mobile games." Something tells us NISA's idea of "all" is still a charmingly limited niche.

JoystiqSohei Niikawa takes over as NIS America president originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 05:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nippon-ichi-softwarenis-americaplaystationplaystation-vitaps3sohei-niikawavitaSat, 23 Jun 2012 05:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Disgaea team crafting a dungeon RPG for 2012, Nippon Ichi announces more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/28/disgaea-team-crafting-a-dungeon-rpg-for-2012-nippon-ichi-announ/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/28/disgaea-team-crafting-a-dungeon-rpg-for-2012-nippon-ichi-announ/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/28/disgaea-team-crafting-a-dungeon-rpg-for-2012-nippon-ichi-announ/#comments During a recent Nippon Ichi press conference, CEO Sohei Shinkawa announced a handful of projects the company is working on for the immediate future. The first likely won't require all that much actual work -- it's Cave Story 3D, which the company is publishing in Japan. He added that two other projects are in the pipeline: A new adventure game scheduled for a Japanese Summer 2012 launch, and a dungeon-centric RPG from the Disgaea team due out sometime in 2012.

During a later Q&A, Shinkawa revealed that the company would like to release at least one Vita title next year, but did not confirm whether either of the newly announced projects would be that title. Shinkawa also revealed all this information while wearing a Prinny-shaped hat, so we're not sure we can believe a single thing he said.

JoystiqDisgaea team crafting a dungeon RPG for 2012, Nippon Ichi announces more originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cave-story-3dDisgaeaNippon-Ichi-Softwareplaystationplaystation-vitavitaWed, 28 Dec 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten review: A premise unchanged]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/07/disgaea-4-a-promise-unforgotten-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/07/disgaea-4-a-promise-unforgotten-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/07/disgaea-4-a-promise-unforgotten-review/#comments The Disgaea series is a tough nut to crack. With its dated gameplay and recycled graphics and music, each new entry in the franchise has flown in the face of convention. Nevertheless, whether owing its longevity to quirky storytelling or staggeringly deep and complex mechanics, the franchise has found favor among strategy role-playing game enthusiasts.

That storied tradition looks to continue with earnest in Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten, a testament that, all things considered, developer Nippon Ichi definitely still knows its audience.

Gallery: Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten (8/22/11)

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Return features updated animations and two new characters (one of which is named Ruchiru, according to a text box in the trailer). As for the trailer itself, it features an unfairly adorable musical accompaniment.

JoystiqDisgaea 3 Return trailer shows Vita version's two new characters originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Entitled Disgaea 3 Return, the port will include four new scenarios and two new characters. Return will also include all of the downloadable content featured on the PS3 version of Disgaea 3. Developer Nippon Ichi is considering other features for the handheld version, including possible touch and location implementation, as well as more DLC.

JoystiqDisgaea 3 Return playable on Vita at TGS originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disgaeadisgaea-4Nippon-Ichi-Softwareplaystationps3Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cladun 2: This is another RPG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/21/cladun-2-this-is-another-rpg/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/21/cladun-2-this-is-another-rpg/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/21/cladun-2-this-is-another-rpg/#commentsAccording to Siliconera, Dengeki magazine has the first details on an upcoming PSP sequel to Cladun: This is an RPG. With only a translation of a blurb from a magazine scan, we don't know much about "Classic Dungeon 2," but Siliconera reports that it will feature more spells, weapons and jobs. The game will be released in Japan on March 24.

We can safely assume that the 8-bit aesthetic of the first game will be used again for the sequel -- otherwise it would just be "Dun 2."

JoystiqCladun 2: This is another RPG originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>claduncladun-2classic-dungeonclassic-dungeon-2japannippon-ichi-softwareplaystationpspq1-2011release-datesonyTue, 21 Dec 2010 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Only you can help name some of Disgaea 4's attacks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/23/only-you-can-help-name-some-of-disgaea-4s-attacks/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/23/only-you-can-help-name-some-of-disgaea-4s-attacks/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/23/only-you-can-help-name-some-of-disgaea-4s-attacks/#comments If you've got a penchant for giving your boring, monotonous daily maneuvers wildly eccentric titles like "Flying Eagle Bagel Spread" or "Tsunami Power Work Commute," you seem like the perfect candidate for Atlus' newest promotion. All you have to do is check out a few videos from some heretofore nameless special attacks from Disgaea 4, and provide each of them with a fittingly outrageous title.

Of course, submissions are limited to ten characters, so the examples provided above wouldn't exactly be eligible. We're sure you can still blend brevity and exuberance, though. Here, watch this: "METEORGUN." Yeah, that's solid gold stuff, right there.

JoystiqOnly you can help name some of Disgaea 4's attacks originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atluscontestdisgaea-4Nippon-Ichi-Softwareplaystationps3Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Disgaea 4 coming to PS3 in Japan February 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/17/disgaea-4-coming-to-japan-for-ps3-in-february-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/17/disgaea-4-coming-to-japan-for-ps3-in-february-2011/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/17/disgaea-4-coming-to-japan-for-ps3-in-february-2011/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Nippon Ichi Software introduced a project that "holds the fate of our company" -- Disgaea 4. The president of Nippon Ichi took the stage of a TGS press conference to announce the game wearing a Prinny suit to show "how serious we are."

Like previous entries in the series, Disgaea 4 is a hardcore SRPG with a comedic twist. NIS is promising "stupidity to the MAX" in this upcoming endeavor. Taking place in hell, the story will have a political theme, with players building their own political cabinets. "I'd love to have questionable politicians play this game," he joked.

New features for Disgaea 4 are the addition of network features which will allow you to invade other player's worlds, and vice versa. However, the primary new feature is the revamped focused on graphics. While the game will still retain its trademark 2D look, the resolution of the sprite art has been bumped significantly, and will look more like illustrator Takehito Harada's original drawings. "Wow, that must have cost a lot," the NIS host joked during the presentation.

Disgaea 4 will be releasing exclusively on PS3 on February 24, 2011 in Japan. A US release should follow afterwards.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disgaea-4nippon-ichiNippon-Ichi-Softwareplaystationps3srpgtgs-2010Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:15:00 EST<![CDATA[NIS America has a 3DS dev kit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/nis-america-has-a-3ds-dev-kit/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/nis-america-has-a-3ds-dev-kit/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/nis-america-has-a-3ds-dev-kit/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Sometime in the near future, we could be treated to three-dimensional Prinnies exploding in our faces. Haru Akenaga, president of Disgaea publisher NIS America, told Siliconera that the company has received a 3DS development kit.

Akenaga did not confirm any specific titles in development, or even that NISA had begun development on anything at all. But this can only lead to good things for people who want quirky, patently Japanese games with the appearance of depth. We've followed up with NISA to ascertain more details.

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That Disgaea Infinite trailer that snuck out in Japanese a little while back has now been officially released and translated into almost-English and, while it's a little harsh to call the series "the ultimate grind-fest" (unless fans want to wear that title as a badge of honor), this weird little adaptation that turns the strategy RPG into a "visual novel" adventure game still looks interesting.

Last we heard, this one was due out for the PSP in May, but this trailer actually says June of 2010. We checked in with NIS America, and they informed us that the game is due out on June 8th of this year. Look for it as a downloadable title on PSN then.

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[Prinny Blog]
Disgaea developer and publisher Nippon Ichi didn't have the best 2009, dood. Last week, the company announced its earnings for the first nine months of its fiscal year (ending December 31, 2009), recording operating profits 97.5% lower than those of 2008.

This week, reacting to the news of the precipitous drop, investors freaked out a bit and the price of NIS stock on the Japanese JASDAQ exchange dropped ¥7,000 ($78.42), almost 20%. JASDAQ froze the price, or it might have dropped further. Siliconera posted a list of all recent and upcoming NIS games. Have a look -- we're sure NIS America would really, really appreciate a purchase of Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love or Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman 2 in the next few months.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disgaeaearningsjapannippon-ichinippon-ichi-softwarerecessionTue, 09 Feb 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prinny 2 named 'Dawn of the Great Pantsu War,' coming to Japan on March 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/prinny-2-named-dawn-of-the-great-pantsu-war-coming-to-japan-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/prinny-2-named-dawn-of-the-great-pantsu-war-coming-to-japan-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/prinny-2-named-dawn-of-the-great-pantsu-war-coming-to-japan-o/#comments Prinny 2: Dawn of the Great Pantsu War will reportedly launch for the PSP on March 25, 2010 in Japan, according to Dengeki Online (via Siliconera). Sure, Nippon Ichi Software might not exactly want us to know that it's making a sequel to this year's Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?, but that doesn't stop the company from releasing a mess of screenshots and a release date to gamers across the Pacific, along with with the game's full title.

As if the first game's premise of securing cakes for Etna wasn't ridiculous enough, the second game tasks you with recovering underpants for her (thus the title). To combat the various adorable enemies along the way (just look at that penguin!), the developer has added new moves as well as a "baby mode" for novices. We've added a handful of screenshots to our gallery below, but you can peep a metric ton more right here.

Gallery: Prinny 2: Dawn of the Great Pantsu War

JoystiqPrinny 2 named 'Dawn of the Great Pantsu War,' coming to Japan on March 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 If a PSN Update could be a classified as a zombie invasion, consider this humble paragraph the red door keeping the horde at bay. Once you click past the break, be prepared for an update the likes of which you've never seen. It's big, it's scary and it's going to eat your brains ... in a good way.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

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JoystiqPSN Thursday: All systems are PSP Go for a massive update originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DisgaeaDisgaea-2Disgaea-2-Dark-Hero-DaysNippon-Ichi-SoftwareNIS-Americapsnpsn-storepsn-thursdaypsp-3000psp-gopsp-minisStrategy-RPGThu, 01 Oct 2009 00:28:00 EST<![CDATA[NIS America to fix Disgaea 2 save error with free DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/nis-america-to-fix-disgaea-2-save-error-with-free-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/nis-america-to-fix-disgaea-2-save-error-with-free-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/17/nis-america-to-fix-disgaea-2-save-error-with-free-dlc/#comments "If you save now, your save data will be saved in the state in which you cannot use the DLC."

This error message has been scaring off players that picked up Disgaea 2 for PSP. However, NIS America admits that this error message is unwarranted, and "the message will appear regardless of whether or not the current saved data contains DLC." Players are encouraged to simply ignore the error. "Our investigation has revealed that this message will not harm your game play experience with Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days or any future Downloadable Content offerings."

There will be a fix to this error, but it won't be available until late November. According to NIS, the company plans on making the first DLC for Disgaea 2 -- Sapphire from Disgaea 3 -- free for all users due to the "distress and confusion" caused by the error. Until then, players will have to continue their journey through the game, ignoring the save error along the way.

[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqNIS America to fix Disgaea 2 save error with free DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DisgaeaDisgaea-2Disgaea-2-Dark-Hero-DaysdlcNippon-Ichi-SoftwareNIS-AmericaStrategy-RPGThu, 17 Sep 2009 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[NIS classics hit PSN in October, price cut in half]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/nis-classics-hit-psn-in-october-price-cut-in-half/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/nis-classics-hit-psn-in-october-price-cut-in-half/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/08/nis-classics-hit-psn-in-october-price-cut-in-half/#comments NIS America's library of PSP games is about to go digital. Games like Disgaea, Prinny: Can I Be the Hero?, Blade Dancer and more are being transformed into downloadable games, available from the PlayStation Store. Unlike many other UMD archive games on the PSN, NIS America will be offering a special discount on these downloadables: 50% off.

The promotion isn't set to begin until October 1st, when the PSP Go launches. The sale will last for one week, allowing PSP owners new and old to pick up some NIS games for $12.99 and less.

JoystiqNIS classics hit PSN in October, price cut in half originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Trophy patches are continuing to trickle out (except, no, not for that game, sorry) and the latest title to receive an update is NIS' Disgaea 3. You should be seeing this patch hit in the US on July 16 at 1AM PST. The patch will add over fifty trophies to the game, but there's a downside.

Installing this patch will render your previous game saves unusable. You'll have to start from scratch. Considering the game came out last August, chances are you've probably put a few hours in. If you don't want that time wasted, don't install the patch. There's no word on a European release for the patch, but we're looking into it.

[Thanks, nikku]

JoystiqDisgaea 3 trophy patch hitting on July 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It would be nice if NIS America decided to include this DLC content as part of the retail release in the States. However, considering the DLC for Disgaea 3, that's unlikely. To see the other DLC characters, visit PSPHyper.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DisgaeaDisgaea-2Disgaea-2-Dark-Hero-Daysdlckuromainichi-isshoNippon-Ichi-SoftwareNIS-AmericaStrategy-RPGtoroTue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days coming to PSP this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/08/disgaea-2-dark-hero-days-coming-to-psp-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/08/disgaea-2-dark-hero-days-coming-to-psp-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/08/disgaea-2-dark-hero-days-coming-to-psp-this-year/#commentsThe PSP enhanced port of Disgaea 2 will be getting a US release this year. Dark Hero Days will feature all the content of the original SRPG, but will add new story chapters, a new main character and additional skills, items and side characters. New battle features introduced in Disgaea 3 will also be transplanted into this portable game.

While the game's trailer specifically states a Summer release, the press release says the game will release in the Fall. Either way, you'll be able to play the game this year. Keen observers will see a PlayStation Network icon at the end of the trailer -- could this title be digitally distributed?

JoystiqDisgaea 2: Dark Hero Days coming to PSP this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 May 2009 00:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of course, getting the Trophies won't be very easy. Siliconera reveals some details on what you must do: "One trophy is awarded after dealing over 10 billion damage and another is given after a Counter-counter-counter-counter-counter-counter-counter-counter-counter-counter-attack." Excuse me?

We're hoping English language versions of Disgaea 3 will also receive this patch. It's always nice to see developers update their games to take advantage of all the new features added to the PS3 post-release.

JoystiqDisgaea 3 patch adds Trophies and Home support originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nippon Ichi's cult SRPG hit, Disgaea 3, still hasn't seen release in Europe. That's all about the change, courtesy of Square Enix. PAL territories will receive this PS3 exclusive on February 20th. It currently holds a Metacritic score of 78. Some call it the best in the Disgaea series, but some are disappointed by the lackluster PS2-esque presentation.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "With Disgaea 3, Nippon Ichi have created a wonderful world full of bizarre characters and deep, addictive gameplay. I hope everyone enjoys playing this unique and rewarding title."

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Considering the effort that was put into the first Disgaea game on PSP, it's no surprise that so much is being added in the upcoming PSP port of Disgaea 2. Nippon Ichi's cult SRPG hit will be getting all sorts of new content. Players can expect a new chapter for Axel, and new party members. There's new weapons skills for the bow and the spear, and a new magic spell.

In addition to the added content, the PSP version of Disgaea 2 will also feature enhancements to the gameplay to make it easier to play on the go. Your characters will be able to move faster than before, and menus will be adjusted to make it easier to find characters, items and magic. A new camera system will also be implemented.

All in all, it looks like PSP fans are in for a treat. Check out the official Japanese site for screenshots.

[Via PSPHyper]

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Ah, so the rumors were true. Nippon Ichi has announced that Disgaea 2 will be headed for the PSP on March 26th in Japan. This upcoming portable version of the SRPG will feature a 30% longer story as well as new characters. A screenshot also suggests that the Magichange system found in Disgaea 3 will be added to the port, but this has not been officially announced. No word yet on a stateside release, but we see no reason why there wouldn't be one.

[Via Siliconera]

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NIS is a big fan of the PSP. Not only did it port the original PS2 Disgaea onto the PSP, it's bringing over a brand new platformer starring Prinny. However, fans of the Disgaea series may have more to look forward to. Hong Kong games magazine GameWave is reporting that a PSP version of Disgaea 2 will be available on March 26th in Japan. Because Nippon Ichi hasn't officially announced the game, we're going to mark this as a rumor. Let's hope this one comes to fruition.

[Via PSPHyper]

JoystiqRumor: Disgaea 2 port coming to PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chances are, you ignored the latest Disgaea game (even though it was a PS3 exclusive!). If you don't mind picking up used games from GameFly, you'll be able to get your Disgaea fix on the cheap -- for only $20. Not bad, huh?
[Via CAG]

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The critically-acclaimed strategy RPG Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness is going for $14.90 + $3.40 = $18.30 over at Play-Asia.com. Most places still have the game for $29.99. Be aware that while this is not the US version of the title, this Asia version has English text and menus and otherwise identical to the US release. Take advantage of this deal here.

Another RPG from NIS, Dragoneer's Aria, is also $18.30. The game was released last year in the US and received average to negative reviews, so we might want to skip this one unless you really love RPGs. The Asia version (which is again, identical to the US version) is finally coming out October 2nd of this year, and you can preorder it here.

[Via PSPHyper]

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The fine folks over at Siliconera got a chance to speak to the marketing manager of NIS America, Jack Niida, about Disgaea DS. Those sneaky snakes managed to surprise Niida with a question about the possibility of a localized version of the PSP-exclusive platformer Prinny: Is It Okay If I Am The Main Character? -- and yes, the game is confirmed to come to the US. The publisher will be NIS America and the release dates are still up in the air at this time. We can't wait!

[Thanks, Jennifer!]

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Siliconera spoke with NIS's Jack Niida about the DS versions of Disgaea and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, both of which happen to be out this week. Much of the interview focuses on the voice acting in the two games, which we imagine is somewhat of an important issue for the otaku who comprise the majority of the Nippon Ichi audience. There's more to read, as well, about Rhapsody's battle system and new characters in Disgaea, among other things.

Rhapsody will use the original Japanese songs from the PlayStation game, along with new tracks recorded by the original cast. The voice acting outside of songs will be in English. The English musical tracks will not be present due to space concerns. The script is also pulled from the PlayStation release, but the English text has been cleaned up!

As for Disgaea, the same seems to be true. Niida told Siliconera that "All the voice acting is there, but unfortunately, we had to compromise on the dual language and English musical songs."

JoystiqDisgaea and Rhapsody: A Voice Acting Adventure originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not only are there dozens -- well, almost two dozen -- games slated for release in the U.S. this week, but included in the list are a few particularly interesting titles. Kirby Super Star Ultra, though announced some time ago, comes seemingly out of nowhere after some recent wacky promotions, and My Japanese Coach finally makes it to shelves (we hope).
  • Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style
  • Brain Quest Grades 3 & 4
  • Brain Quest Grades 5 & 6
  • Di-Gata Defenders
  • Dinosaur King
  • Disgaea DS
  • DropCast
  • Hi! Hamtaro Ham-Ham Challenge
  • Kirby Super Star Ultra
  • Lego Batman
  • Margot's Word Brain
  • My Japanese Coach
  • My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party
  • My SAT Coach
  • Nancy Drew: The Hidden Staircase
  • Pipe Mania
  • Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure
  • Shaun the Sheep
  • SimCity Creator
  • Time Hollow

Continue reading DS releases for the week of September 22nd

JoystiqDS releases for the week of September 22nd originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Siliconera noticed a little new add-on for Disgaea 3 that provides an optional online gaming mode. You pick either beginner, intermediate or advanced difficulty level and then you are sent to a special version of the item world. Specific criteria must be met in order for a gate and its respective enemy gate keeper to appear. Ten floors must be completed before you are ranked based on moves you've made and how efficient you were with your characters and resources.

This all sounds rather complicated, but the reward is a special character called Angel Solider that specializes in bows and staff. Their native evilty is called Angelic Protection which reduces non-elemental damage to a nearby ally by 50%. The price for this upgrade is $6.19 SGD (about $4.30 USD).

In other Disgaea 3 news, Yukimaru and Tink from Disgaea 2 and Prier of La Pucelle Tactics are the newest downloadable characters for the game in Japan. They cost 200 yen (about $1.50) each. Keep in mind, none of this has been announced for the US yet, but we shall keep our fingers crossed and hopefully hear something soon. We'll keep you updated!

Source -- Siliconera
Source -- Siliconera

JoystiqDisgaea 3: online gaming mode and new characters in Asia via DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Five months ago we asked NIS America why its forthcoming turn-based strategy game, Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice, would make the next-gen leap to the PS3."It's simply because PS2 lacks the processing power and memory capacity to support Disgaea 3," commented marketing coordinator Jack Niida at the time, a response we didn't buy entirely back then and after pouring over the game in recent days we're even less convinced.

Not that the game isn't fun. The fact that this article is being penned at 4am after 9 hours spent playing and losing track of time should be a testament to Disgaea 3's addictive nature, a trait that the series has had in spades since its freshman effort.

Gallery: Disgaea 3 (PS3)

Continue reading Joystiq impressions: Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice

JoystiqJoystiq impressions: Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've got to hand it to Nippon Ichi Software of America; they really know how to rope you in. Not only does Disgaea 3 ship with a discounted price at $50 and a fan-chosen soundtrack as a pre-order bonus, but you'll also have a choice of three bundles to choose from if you pre-order from NIS's online store, Rosenqueen.

The game will ship in three sets: Alma Mater, Delinquent Pride, and No. 1 Honor Student. The Alma Mater set is the standard game at $50 and contains the game disc, custom soundtrack, and a main theme CD. The Delinquent Pride set is the same but with a strategy guide and priced at $70. The last one is for the hardcore fan; No.1 Honor Student set includes all of the above plus a digital media disc (over 700 storyboard stills, art, and screens) and any one of the following: original soundtrack CD (2 discs, 37 songs), 36-page art book, or a school flag. All that comes at a hefty $90 price tag. You can see all of that in the picture above. Check this link for larger images.

[Thanks Gambit 07!]

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Both veteran Disgaea fans and new fans who want to experience the series for the first time are getting ready for the release of Disgaea DS. The strategizing won't begin until September 23rd, but until then, it's a good idea for us to know exactly what we're getting into by observing some gameplay action.

We think that the presentation is pretty nice on the DS, and although the graphics may have toned down in the translation, the visuals aren't wanting for anything. As for the gameplay, Disgaea virgins will notice from the videos that while the grid-based style is familiar, the actual execution differs from many other strategy games.

Come September, we're ready to sacrifice hundreds of hours of our lives playing this title. Are you with us?

More battle footage lies after the break!

Continue reading Get a glimpse of Disgaea DS

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It's time to get your translating hats on, everyone. A Japanese trailer for Cross Edge has hit the airwaves and we have no idea what it's saying. We see a ton of cast members, from Darkstalkers, Disgaea, the Atelier series (including Mana Khemia) as well as Ar Tonelico, doling out some voice-acting skills and massive damage.

We're not quite sure what the game is about or how all these characters end up fighting alongside the main characters of the game, but the battles seem frenetic and entertaining. We're itching to see more because 2D is far from dead.

[Via Siliconera]

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Even though it saw release on the PlayStation 2 a few months ago, NIS America has confirmed the rumors that Mana Khemia is making its way onto PSP's in the US. This enhanced port will feature the core game, plus some new multiplayer support options. You can also choose to install portions of the game onto a memory stick to reduce load times. This enhanced port will make its appearance this September.

[Via PSPHyper]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mana-khemianippon-ichinippon-ichi-softwarenis-americanisaWed, 16 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumorong: Nintendo DS redesign not leaked by Disgaea DS ad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/rumorong-nintendo-ds-redesign-not-leaked-by-disgaea-ds-ad/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/rumorong-nintendo-ds-redesign-not-leaked-by-disgaea-ds-ad/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/rumorong-nintendo-ds-redesign-not-leaked-by-disgaea-ds-ad/#commentsFiled under:

The internet speculation switchboard lit up this weekend when a print ad for a trio of new Nintendo DS titles -- Disgaea DS, Rhapsody, and A Witch's Tale -- from NIS America in the August issue of Nintendo Power was found to show Nintendo's touchable handheld with noticeably wider screens. Some might even call these widescreens. But was this a simple Photoshop snafu, or an unintentional peek at Nintendo's E3 plot?

With Nintendo brushing aside the supposed leak as "purely rumour and speculation," we followed up with NIS America, the proverbial horse's mouth. "We placed screenshots on a DS backing to emphasize the platform, and edited them for effect," explained NISA marketing swami, Nao Zook. "These games are specifically for the current Nintendo DS, and as far as we know, there is no 'widescreen DS' in the works." She offered apologies for any confusion or elevated hopes the ad might have caused, adding, "we also agree that a widescreen DS would be really cool." We agree, almost as cool as being asked to purchase Nintendo's portable yet again ...

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Some are awful, some are amazing. Yes, the DS has precisely one gazillion "concept" models floating around the place, from fans who want their own particular quirks included with the inevitable possible redesign of the handheld. Nintendo Power has featured this image with an advertisement for Disgaea DS and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, and although it looks pretty cool, it's extraordinarily doubtful that one of the most talked-about rumors in the history of the DS has just awkwardly been confirmed via this image. Bogus, but neat!

It's pretty much the same thing as the DS Lite now, only with bigger screens. Which is more or less exactly what the DS needs -- the rest is spot on. The fact that the bottom screen is misaligned with the top screen lends evidence to some guy taking one too many coffee breaks during his Photoshop training. Looks rad, not official -- redesign will probably come soon anyway. Watch this space for all E3 Nintendo revelations!

Update: Just as we thought, Nintendo denied that this widescreen DS is a representation of a new unit, stating this is "purely rumor and speculation."


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