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• Final Fantasy – Heroes always change, but legends are forever!
• Horgihugh and Friends Western Release for the Switch Coming in June | Pre-order Now!
• Soul Hackers 2: Introduces Saizo in the Latest Trailer
• WEEKLY SPECIAL: Overcooked, Final Fantasy X, SoulCalibur VI, & More!

Final Fantasy – Heroes always change, but legends are forever! Posted: 11 May 2022 12:25 AM PDT この世界は　暗黒に包まれている 風は止み 海は荒れ 大地は腐って行く しかし　人々は一つの予言を信じ　それを待っていた この世　暗黒に染まりし時、四人の光の戦士　現れん 長冒険の末　四人の若者がこの地に辿り着いた そしてその手には　夫れ夫れクリスタルが握られていた The world lies in shrouded darkness. The winds die… The seas rage… The earth decays… But the people believe in a prophecy, patiently waiting for its fulfillment. ‘When darkness veils the world, four Warriors of Light shall come.’ After a long journey four young warriors did at last appear… …and in the hand each was holding a crystal If you remember the words above, congratulations, you’re a real JRPG fan! But if not, don’t worry; Playasia is here to bring you the knowledge. They're nothing but the prelude of the original Final Fantasy game, released in 1987 for Nintendo Famicom. Released as the "swan song" of Squaresoft; the story was quite classical (a party of four youths known as the Light Warriors must defeat the evil forces of a dark lord – the archdemon Chaos – to restore light, and save the world), but its innovative gameplay mechanics and the huge world made it a true legend among the gamers, selling several million of copies, through the years the series generated a lot of sequels, spinoffs, anime series, movies, and music albums putting the once niche JRPG one of the most played one in the 80s and 90s. During its 35 years of glorious history; the Final Fantasy series gave us some of the greatest characters in the whole industry… we’re pretty sure that you have heard names like Cloud, Sephiroth, Kefka, Cecil, Luneth, or Noctis at least once in a lifetime. Fate has brought us here! Inspired by the great CRPGs like Ultima and Wizardry; for his – apparently – last project, Hironobu Sakaguchi took the best features of these titles (for example the open map from Ultima and the party combat system from Wizardry) adding very personal touch to create something very unique. In fact, since the first episode, Sakaguchi-san implemented lots of classes, to make the adventures even more exciting; not only warriors, mages, or paladins, but also very unconventional ones like mimes, geomancers, cannoneers, scholars, feral children, and gamblers. Each class can be upgraded to reach extreme power thanks to the innovative Job System. Moving away from the common fantasy clichés; thanks to this series, Hironobu Sakaguchi has brought a much-needed breath of fresh air, turning the Final Fantasy series into the touchstone of the whole RPG genre. But that’s not all, in fact, another reason why this series stays ahead of the curve for more than 30 years is the story. Maybe not everyone knows that every chapter is focused on a specific theme – for Final Fantasy VII is the loss while Final Fantasy VIII is the love – and this fact could help the writers to create epic stories that left their marks on the hearts of millions of gamers across the world. Without the risk of being contradicted, we can say that Final Fantasy can be compared to the biggest movie franchises of all time; in many interviews, Mr. Sakaguchi declared that films have influenced the storytelling of his "child" creating an ever new dramatic process savvy filled with emotions and twists. Starting with a tiny 2-megabit cartridge; this series made us smile, cry, surprise… and above all, carried us into a vast number of different worlds and ages to expand our horizons helping us to improve our lives. With so many remarkable aspects; since 1987 Final Fantasy revolutionized the whole gaming industry, inspiring writers, artists, musicians, and developers to shine high up in the sky (even if without an airship); so happy 35th anniversary, and please continue to amaze us as you did until today! BUY NOW Join our Playasia Loyalty Program and earn Playasia coins for every purchase. Also, you can rank up to get even better Loyalty Program perks! SHOP, EARN & RANK! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON IG © 2022 Playasia. OK to reproduce if the copyright note stays intact.   The post Final Fantasy – Heroes always change, but legends are forever! appeared first on Playasia Blog.

Horgihugh and Friends Western Release for the Switch Coming in June | Pre-order Now! Posted: 10 May 2022 11:25 PM PDT Horgihugh and Friends Nintendo Switch – US & EUROPE This is the Western release of the side-scrolling shoot ’em up game It’s coming on June 16 in the US and June 17 in Europe for the Nintendo Switch. Pre-order is now available here at Playasia.  PRE-ORDER NOW It’s time to celebrate! Aksys Games and PiXEL will bring Horgihugh and Friends to the Western regions. So, mark your calendars as this game launches on June 16 in the US and on June 17 in Europe for the Nintendo Switch. So, are you ready to end the war with Hugh and Figaro? Game Overview Horgihugh and Friends is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up from PiXEL. It was first released in Japan via Nintendo eShop on June 3, 2021. Now, it’s time for the West fans to experience this in physical release. Check out the official game description below via Aksys Games. Shoot down 16-bit bad guys in Horgihugh and Friends! At the end of a brutal war, countries decided to dismantle their weapons. When the Gozareans attack, two retired pilots realize their trusty vintage fighter planes are the only means of combating the alien's powerful weapon-nullifying technologies. Taking to the skies, Hugh and Figaro are the world's last wings of hope. Thanks, Gematsu!  So… Horgihugh and Friends launches to the West in June for the Nintendo Switch. Here at Playasia, it’s now available for pre-order. So, what are you waiting for? Click the button below to pre-order yours now!  PRE-ORDER NOW Note: The availability of all items is subject to change without prior notice. 【FEATURES】 A horizontal side-scrolling shooter featuring vibrant retro graphics and an adorable cast of animal characters 6 challenging stages, 13 intense boss battles, 2 difficulty levels, and a unique power-up system to explore Take control of two pilots at the same time, since you'll need all the help you can get 【SCREENSHOTS】 PRE-ORDER NOW Join our Playasia Loyalty Program and earn Playasia coins for every purchase. You can also rank up to get even better Loyalty Program perks! SHOP, EARN & RANK! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON IG © 2022 Playasia. OK to reproduce if copyright note stays intact. The post Horgihugh and Friends Western Release for the Switch Coming in June | Pre-order Now! appeared first on Playasia Blog.

Soul Hackers 2: Introduces Saizo in the Latest Trailer Posted: 09 May 2022 09:15 PM PDT Soul Hackers 2 PS5 & PS4 – JAPAN & ASIA New update! ATLUS has introduced a new character for Soul Hackers 2. Let’s welcome, Saizo! He’s a freelance Devil Summoner who is resurrected from Ringo’s soul hacking. So, are you ready to see him in August? Check out the trailer below. Thanks, Gematsu for the info!  Game Overview Soul Hackers 2 is an upcoming RPG from Atlus. This is the fifth installment of the Devil Summoner series. The story takes during a war between the Yatagarasu and the Phantom Society in the 21st century. These two are the opposing faction of the Devil Summoners. Aion’s Ringo and Figue descend upon the human world to turn away the destruction as the future is on the line. Here is the staff behind this upcoming RPG.  Production Manager: Shinjirou Takata (Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Producer and Director: Eiji Ishida (Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, Shin Megami Tensei IV), Mitsuru Hirata (Radiant Character Design: Shirow Miwa Composer: MONACA Thanks, Gematsu for the info!  So… As of now, the Japanese release of Soul Hackers 2 is available for pre-order here at Playasia. So, what are you waiting for? Pre-order yours now! Click the button below to pre-order yours now! PRE-ORDER NOW Note: The availability of all items is subject to change without prior notice. 【TRAILER】 【SCREENSHOTS】 PRE-ORDER NOW Join our Playasia Loyalty Program and earn Playasia coins for every purchase. You can also rank up to get even better Loyalty Program perks! SHOP, EARN & RANK! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON IG © 2022 Playasia. OK to reproduce if copyright note stays intact. The post Soul Hackers 2: Introduces Saizo in the Latest Trailer appeared first on Playasia Blog.

WEEKLY SPECIAL: Overcooked, Final Fantasy X, SoulCalibur VI, & More! Posted: 09 May 2022 09:05 PM PDT The Playasia.com Video Game Weekly Special: Where every week we slash the prices on 8 gaming products so we all can play without all that pay! No other coupons or discounts apply to Weekly Special deals. Terms and Conditions • The offer is only valid from May 10th, 2022 – May 17th, 2022, 11:59 am (GMT +8). • The offer is on a first-come-first-served basis, so act fast whilst stock lasts! • If you cannot place the order on the product page or if there are any issues regarding unmatched pricing, please contact our customer service at cs@play-asia.com. • If you wish to find out the latest Weekly Special offers, please visit https://www.play-asia.com/games. • Playasia.com reserves the right to modify any Terms and Conditions. The post WEEKLY SPECIAL: Overcooked, Final Fantasy X, SoulCalibur VI, & More! appeared first on Playasia Blog.

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