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  The first R-Type Tactics game reimagined Irem's classic horizontally-scrolling shoot 'em up series as a turn-based strategy-RPG when it launched on PSP back in 2007. A western release arrived as R -Type Command in 2008, followed by a Japan-only sequel titled R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate in 2009. Now, both games are set to return as remakes in a single release.   The remakes were recently announced during a Granzella Gathering live stream, but unfortunately that's about all we have as far as details are concerned. Right now we know the remakes will include some new elements, so we'll have to stay tuned for info on platforms and release timing.   The full Granzella stream:     Via Gematsu     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine and the Editor-in-Chief of Sci Fi Magazine. You can read his comics at subhumanzoids . Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox .   Source: Latest in An...

We've emerged from the depths of the BioShock series to begin a fresh season of Video Gameography! We're doing things differently this time as we're discussing the gameography of a developer rather than covering an individual game series. That studio is Supergiant Games, acclaimed indie developer of Bastion, Transistor, Pyre, and Hades. This week, we continue our season by analyzing the second game in Supergiant's catalog, Transistor. Released for PlayStation 4 on May 18, 2014, and PC a day later, Transistor was a very different game for Supergiant to make compared to its freshman effort a few years prior. Development started just a few months following the release of Bastion, and while its first game was a success, the tight-knit studio wanted to prove what it did wasn't lightning in a bottle. In this episode, we discuss the various ways Supergiant pushed against the ever-present shadow of Bastion in the games design and the studio's production methods. We al...

  Delays were announced for a couple Spring 2022 anime series this week, including postponements for upcoming episodes of both The Dawn of the Witch and the second season of The Demon Girl Next Door . While no specific reasons were provided, the official websites stated that episode 7 airings will be delayed for one week.   RELATED:  The Dawn of the Witch - Crunchyroll Spring 2022 Spotlight   Originally slated to air on May 19, listings have been updated to May 26 for the episode 7 broadcast of The Dawn of the Witch on TBS. The same date shift applies to The Demon Girl Next Door episode 7, which will also now broadcast on May 26.   Crunchyroll streams The Dawn of the Witch anime shortly after episodes air in Japan. Here's an overview of the story:   I can’t remember. Who am I? What am I? Saybil is a student at a magic academy who has no memories of anything from before he joined the school. Not understanding why he’s there, the time he sp...

    Pony Canyon launches "Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille ( Singing Voice is Mille-Feuille )," a new music project featuring characters and young female voice actors based on the themes of "a cappella," "high school girls," and "complex."   The project's original story is co-created by Pony Canyon and Takuya Yamanaka , who has planned and written the video game series "Caligula" and the audience-participation music project "MILGRAM." The scenario is also written by Yamanaka, and the characters are designed by illustrator Chierico , who has over 50,000 followers and is rapidly gaining popularity after winning the grand prize at the 28th Dengeki Illustration Grand Prix.   The project will consist of two main content to be streamed mainly on YouTube. The first is a voice drama featuring a coming-of-age story in which six high school girl characters face their own inferiority complexes through "a cappella" and grow t...

    Japanese publisher Shufunotomo Infos has announced that voice actor Eiji Takeuchi 's yet-titled first photo book is set to be released in Japan on June 29, 2022. The A4-size, all-color book has 96 pages and its price is 3,520 yen (about 27.12 USD).   Takeuchi, now 36, started his career as a professional voice actor in the early 2000s, and is known for his portrayals as Ken Sudou ( Classroom of the Elite ), Fennel ( DECA-DENCE ), Nobutaka Osanai ( Tokyo Revengers ), and Hitoya Amaguni ( HYPNOSISMIC ).   This collection of photos was shot in his hometown of Aichi Prefecture. He traces his roots by revisiting the local spots and restaurants where he often visited when he was as a student, as well as the famous places in the prefecture. He also wears a variety of outfits, including kimono at Nagoya Castle and a patterned shirt on the Osu shopping street. The publisher's press release writes, "The never-before-seen appearance of Takeuchi is a must-see for...

    The official YouTube channel for voice actress Sora Amamiya has started streaming a short version music video for her 13th single song "Love-Evidence,"  which is now featured as the opening theme for the ongoing second season of the TV anime Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It , Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It r=1-sinθ .    Amamiya has also been playing the anime's main heroine, Ayame Himuro, since its first season in 2020, and her 10th single song "PARADOX" was featured as the opening theme for the first season. The single was released in Japan on January 15, 2020, and peaked at #7 in Oricon's weekly single chart, which was the highest position in her solo career.   "Love-Evidence" was released digitally first on April 2, then its CD single will be available in Japan on May 11.     "Love-Evidence" short MV:     "Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It r=1-sinθ" OP movie:   ...

It’s the weekend! In a week that saw the Mario movie get delayed , the announcement of an Xbox/Bethesda showcase , and the surprise reveal of Disney Dreamlight Valley , we’re ready to kick back and wind down. The Game Informer staff has a variety of activities lined up, from watching sportsball to catching up on the telly to playing those wacky video games. Read on to find out what we’ll be up to and let us know what your plans are too! Brian Shea –  This weekend, I’m continuing my playthrough of Kirby and the Forgotten Land and playing more of MLB The Show 22. With any luck, I'll have some extra time and can start up Lego Star Wars. Wesley LeBlanc – After platinuming Elden Ring a few weeks ago, I decided it was time to finally beat Horizon: Forbidden West and shortly after doing that, I decided to get that platinum trophy too. After 56 hours with Guerrilla’s latest, I’m left feeling a touch empty with the Horizon series. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed both Horizon...

  D3 Publisher and Sandlot have announced that Earth Defense Force 6 will launch for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in Japan on August 25.   Those who own the PS4 version are eligible to upgrade to the PS5 version which will have a 4k resolution. Additionally, both versions support cross-platform multiplayer between consoles for up to four players.   RELATED:   Earth Defense Force 6 Trailer Catches Up with Sushi Chef in Heaven   Players who purchase first-print copies of Earth Defense Force 6 will receive Hololive Virtual YouTuber decoys to use in the game; they are used to divert enemy attention during battle. The three Virtual YouTubers are Ookami Mio, Shirakami Fubuki, and Nakiri Ayame.   While there hasn't been an official localization announcement for the game yet, the last mainline entry, Earth Defense Force 5 , saw an international release outside of Japan back in 2018. It has sold over 950,000 copies worldwide, with 500,000 in Ja...

  The Kunio-kun / River City Ransom series first revealed its take on the historical Romance of the Three Kingdoms tale last September, with a Japanese launch lined up for July 21. That's not the only region it'll be bringing the beatdown to, though, because Arc System Works America announced plans to bring River City Saga: Three Kingdoms to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on the same day in the west for $29.99.   RELATED: Kunio-kun Series Goes Back in Time for 35th Anniversary Game   Arc System Works also detailed the new four-player co-op mode, Heroes of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Red Cliffs. 24 playable characters will be available, including the nine new characters below.   Hua Xiong (Abobo)     Zhang Jiao (Nishimura)     Yuan Shu (Munakata)     Yuan Shao (Todo)     Le Jin (Mochizuki)     Xu Huang (Kobayashi)     Cao Ren (Onizuka)     Z...

    The official YouTube channel for voice actress/singer Minori Suzuki has started streaming a one chorus version music video for her forthcoming sixth single song "BROKEN IDENTITY"  to be released on June 1.   The powerful tune is now featured as the opening theme for the TV anime adaptation of Quantum's fantasy light novel series I’m Quitting Heroing , in which she is cast as one of the main characters, Dianette.   The music video begins with a scene of Suzuki staring straight ahead against the glistening surface of the water, and then continues with a powerful walk through a decommissioned tunnel that moving lights are moving violently around in. Her official Twitter writes, "The coolest music video in Minori Suzuki's history is now complete!"       "BROKEN IDENTITY"  one chorus version MV:     "I’m Quitting Heroing" opening movie:     First press limited edition A:    ...

    The official website for the ongoing TV anime adaptation of Yasuki Tanaka's supernatural mystery manga Summer Time Rendering announced today that Rie Kugimiya (Kagura in Gintama , Momo Nishimiya in JUJUTSU KAISEN ) is cast as Shiori Kobayakawa, a third grade elementary school girl with a secret.   The site introduces the character as ( spoiler alert! ): "She is a third grader living with her parents who run the supermarket KobaMart on Hitogashima. A few days after she told that she saw someone who looked exactly like her, she drowned while swimming in the sea, and Ushio, who tried to save her, also lost her life. The girl is the 'shadow' Shiori, who killed the real Shiori and took her place."   Kugimiya said of her character, "She may look like a little girl, but I enjoy playing her in a bizarre sort of way, in keeping with the thrilling mood of the story! Please enjoy it to the end!"      ━追加キャラクター情報＆キャスト解禁！━ #03「漂着」の放送に...

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest Joe Juba joins the podcast crew to compete in a video game fantasy draft comprised of the incredible games released in 2017. Heavy hitters like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Persona 5, and Nier Automata are quickly scooped up, but surprises await as your hosts attempt to craft the best possible roster of game releases. Expect many shenanigans and some twists in this pre-recorded special episode!  Follow us on Twitter:  Alex Stadnik  (@Studnik76),  Alex Van Aken  (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), John Carson (@John_Carson), Joe Juba (@JoeJuba) The Game Informer Show  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join hosts  Alex Stadnik  and  Alex Van Aken  every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  Game Informer  staff, developers, and s...

If, at any point, while playing through the Mass Effect series, you’ve thought to yourself, “I really wouldn’t mind a replica of the Reaper Sovereign ship,” then today’s your day.  That’s because BioWare and Dark Horse Direct have unveiled a new 14-inch Reaper Sovereign ship replica, and it’s beautiful. What’s more, it’s available for pre-order now for $299.99, and if it’s something you just have to have, you should act fast because there are only 1000 of them in total. Pre-orders are expected to ship sometime between November of this year and January 2023. So if you buy one, you don’t have to wait too long to have it in your hands.    “Reaper Sovereign has landed on Eden Prime after 50,000 years and is reigning down planet-shattering destruction,” Dark Horse’s description reads. “This spectacular replica is made of polyresin and crafted by the masters at Gentle Giant Studios. At 14 inches tall on an 11-inch diameter base, this statue will have you...