Remember in February 2014, the Japanese were finally able to get their hands on the Playstation 4, 3 months after the Westerners. To celebrate the console’s 2 years of existence, the Japanese magazine Famitsu revealed the list of the 20 best-selling PS4 games to date.
Quite a few surprises with many Western titles in this Japanese top, such as Call of Duty in 4th place, Fallout 4 in 6th, GTA in 7th or even The Witcher 3 in 11th place. Other licenses are, as usual, at the top of the charts, like Metal Gear Solid or the Dragon Quest spin-offs.
Famitsu has revealed that its August 10, 2023 issue includes a cover story for the recent release of Honkai: Stellar Rail Version 1.2 “Even immortality ends. The new issue also includes information on upcoming titles in Japan.
The August 10 issue of Famitsu includes an in-depth article on Honkai: Stellar Rail and new content added in version 1.2. Additionally, interviews with staff from HoYover’s Honkai: Star Rail development team will be published in the new issue. This issue seems to be the definitive encyclopedia for all things 1.2.
Readers can also expect the latest details on upcoming Japanese games, including Natsu-Mon’s 20th Century Summer Vacation And CRYMACHINE. New CRYMACHINE includes details on game mechanics, characters, and main story. Once again, readers can purchase the new issue of Famitsu from Amazon Japan. However, additional charges may apply when shipping the issue outside of Japan.
Check out the illustrations for the new issue below: via Famitsu:
Honkai: Stellar Rail Adorns the cover of Famitsu
In Honkai: Stellar Rail Version 1.2, the main story continues as Dan Heng reunites with the Astral Express Crew and the protagonist. Xianzhou’s flagship Luofu is threatened by an activated Stellaron, and players have access to two new areas: the Alchemy Commission and Scalegorge Waterscape. Additionally, Blade, Kafka, and Luka are new playable characters that can be summoned from new Event Warps in version 1.2 phases one and two.
Additionally, fans can also look forward to a new Dan Heng Nendoroid officially licensed by Good Smile Company. The Dan Heng Nendoroid includes the character’s signature Cloud-Piercer spear as an accessory. The price and release date of the new figure have not been announced, however.
Finally, Honkai: Stellar Rail is now available for Android, iOS, and PC through the Epic Games Store. A PlayStation 5 version of Honkai: Stellar Rail is currently in development with a Q4 2023 release window.
Weekly Famitsu confirms that its March 21, 2024 issue will feature a cover story for the fantasy-tactical RPG from ATLUS and Vanillaware. Lord Unicorn. The new issue will be released on Thursday, March 7 (JST), just one day before the game launches.
Vanillaware fans will soon experience the “renaissance” of fantasy and tactical RPGs in Lord Unicorn. Alain, protagonist and prince of Cornia, is chosen to lead the Liberation Army and bring peace to Fevrith. Ahead of the launch on March 8, fans will be able to learn more about Lord Unicorn in the latest issue of Famitsu.
Lord Unicorn Famitsu problem and features
The March 21 issue of Famitsu will feature developer interviews with Lord Unicorn director Takafumi Noma, lead planner Wataru Nakanishi, and Atlus producer Akiyasu Yamamoto. The new issue is accompanied by a B5 card appendix featuring the original illustration featured on the cover of the magazine, illustrated by Noma. Pre-orders for the new issue of Famitsu are available now on Amazon (non-affiliated link).
RPG fans who enjoyed the music in the trailer can look forward to the Lord Unicorn soundtrack, which will be released on March 8 in Japan. The soundtrack includes a 4-CD set including the opening and ending theme songs. Mitsuhiro Kaneda and Basiscape compose the soundtrack of Lord Unicorn. What’s more, the Lord Unicorn the original cover art for the soundtrack is drawn by Vanillaware illustrator Emika Kida.
Here’s a preview of the upcoming RPG, via the Nintendo eShop:
Liberate your kingdom, reclaim your destiny
Brains who brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim And Odin’s Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of the tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to reclaim your reign alongside trustworthy allies.
Lord Unicorn combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with world exploration and an innovative combat system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style.
Main characteristics:
Travel a vibrant world, assemble units and lead them in superbly animated battles
Perform heroic deeds and grow your fame across the five nations
Grow a large army with over 60 unique characters, from humans and elves to massive beasts and celestial angels
Lately, Lord Unicorn will launch on March 8 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X|S.
Famitsu has revealed the first look at the cover of the March 14 edition, which features Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Key title art featuring Cloud Strife, Sephiroth, and Zack Fair adorns the cover, and a special back cover features alternate key art featuring Tifa Lockhart and Aerith Gainsborough. A 50-page article dedicated to the new game will be included in the magazine. The magazine should be released alongside Renaissance this Thursday.
You can pre-order this magazine on Amazon now. Next to this copy of Famitsu, the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Ultimania is also available for pre-order. This guide covers the entire game over 752 pages, with interviews with Tetsuya Nomura and Yoshinori Kitase. It is scheduled for release in Japan on April 12, 2024.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the sequel to the critically acclaimed film Final Fantasy VII Remake. This is the second entry in the Remake Project, a collection of three games recreating and reimagining the story and world of Final Fantasy VII. Final Fantasy VII Remake launched worldwide exclusively on PlayStation 4 on April 10, 2020. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergradean expanded and improved version of the PS4 title, was announced for PlayStation 5 the following year.
In case you missed it, Final Weapon had the opportunity to review FFVII Renaissance. We gave it a 5/5 in our review, saying: “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is one of the greatest RPGs – and video games – ever created. You’ll discover a cast of endearing characters, a vast open world and, of course, an exciting story.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024. The title will be exclusive to the PS5 platform until May 29, 2024.
