Kotaku: Nis America

Love is a Fresh New Etna Tattoo

Mike Fahey — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST

In what is quickly becoming a Valentine's Day tradition for my family, last night I hit up Psycho Tattoo in Sandy Springs, Georgia to add another role-playing icon to my growing (and until yesterday Final Fantasy-centric) party. Why are all the Prinnies running away? More »

Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland Isn't Like Those Other Atelier Games

Mike Fahey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST

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Aw look, I've upset pretty pink-haired princess Meruru by being slightly deceptive in the headline. Don't worry, Meruru, I'm sure you have your distinctive elements, probably! More »

Hyperdimension Neptunia MK. 2 Transforms Your Handhelds into Lovely Ladies Later This Month

Mike Fahey — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

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The Japanese role-playing game craftspersons at Compile Heart and Idea Factory give us moe, moe, moe of the anthropomorphic video game hardware ladies we've been looking for (foe?) when Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk. 2 hits the PlayStation 3 February 28. What a handful! More »

Hey Kids, Cave Story is Now Out on the 3DS, and It Looks Like This

Mike Fahey — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:00:00 EST

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From NIS America and original developer Nicalis comes Cave Story 3D, a game that graphically overhauls a title that really needed no graphical overhaul. How'd that work out? Let's take a quick look. More »

This Isn't My Cave Story, But I Could Learn to Love It

Mike Fahey — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:20:00 EDT

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Fan's of Studio Pixel's original sprite-based indie PC hit Cave Story might be put off by the polygon graphics of the 3DS remake. Perhaps the game's 2D sprite mode will make the transition easier. More »

Cave Story 3D Delayed, Now Going Up Against, Uh... Modern Warfare 3

Stephen Totilo — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:20:00 EDT

The lovely-looking 3DS remake of side-scrolling action game Cave Story has been bumped from a summer release to November 8, the same day as Modern Warfare 3. Good luck, Cave Story! Its publisher attributed the delay to: "additional game improvements." More »

The Disgaea 4 Premium Package Totally Gives A Fuka

Mike Fahey — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:20:00 EDT

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Players willing to spend the hundreds of hours it takes to fully experience a Disgaea title deserve a little extra, and NIS brings that something extra this September with the Premium Edition of Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten for the PlayStation 3. More »

Ar Tonelico Qoga Doesn't Skimp On The Sexual Innuendo

Mike Fahey — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:00:00 EDT

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The Ar Tonelico series features a mechanic in which the main character dives into the psyche of his female companions, unlocking powers by travelling deeper into their subconscious. Developer Gust takes advantage of this feature to make incredibly dirty puns. More »

Ar Tonelico Qoga's Intro Is A Wonder To Behold

Mike Fahey — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:20:00 EDT

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Last night I picked up a copy of Gust's newly-released Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel for the PlayStation 3, slipped it into my console, and watched the introductory movie five times in a row. More »

Game Consoles Transformed Into Hot Women Should Be More Exciting Than Hyperdimension Neptunia

Mike Fahey — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:30:00 EST

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In the future, all wars will be fought by Japanese anime women wearing revealing battle suits. For the console wars the future in now, thanks to Hyperdimension Neptunia. More »

A Role-Playing Game That Makes You Pay For Your Party Members [Update]

Mike Fahey — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:40:00 EST

During my play through of role-playing game Hyperdimension Neptunia I am delighted to welcome a new character into my party, but the NIS America-inspired Nisa won't fight with me or gain experience. She just sits there, until I pay. More »

Cult PC Game Being Remade For The 3DS

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:30:00 EST

Cave Story, an indie PC game released over six years ago, is still winning new fans today following subsequent releases on the Wii and DS. Now it's being remade, in 3D, for Nintendo's newest handheld. More »

Dood, What The Heck Are You Wearing?

Michael McWhertor — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:00:00 EST

NIS America's peg-legged penguin mascot Prinny gets all dressed up for an upcoming announcement. Ready your best guesses in the comments, then watch this space later this week for an interesting game reveal. More »

Implied Fisting Is One Sure Way To Get A Mature Rating

Mike Fahey — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:20:00 EST

Ar Tonelico III was rated teen in Japan. The ESRB isn't being as kind, slapping on a mature rating on the PlayStation 3 RPG for, among other things, a male character reaching inside a female character's body while she moans. More »

Happy Holidays, Dood!

Mike Fahey — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:20:00 EST

The secret behind NIS America's success? It's a company that knows nothing says "Happy Holidays" like a tortured soul trapped in the body of a legless penguin. More »

Wait, Did He Just Say "Sexy-Jiggly Boobs?"

Mike Fahey — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:40:00 EDT

NIS America's random dungeon grindfest Z.H.P: Unlosing Ranger VS. Darkdeath Evilman is coming to the PSP October 26, and it's bringing the "sexy-jiggly boobs" with it. More »

Review: Cladun: This Is An RPG!

Mike Fahey — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Is your sense of adventure gushing? NIS America's downloadable PSP game Cladun: This is an RPG! could be the sweet release you're looking for. More »

Trinity Universe Brings Pure PS3 RPG Obscurity To America, Europe

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT

PlayStation 3 owners with a deep, deep appreciation for the art of the Japanese role-playing game will be delighted to learn that NIS America will bring Trinity Universe to North America and Europe this summer. More »

Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! Forced To Change Its Name, Sequel Delayed

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:40:00 EST

The PSP strategy game series that kicked off with the brilliantly titled Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This? will get a new, less legally conflicting name, according to its publisher. More »

Disgaea Infinite to Hit North American PSPs in May

Owen Good — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST

NIS America's latest Prinny Bomb communication announces that Disgaea Infinite is on the way to North America. We'll see it in May. More »

Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! Double The Game On One Disc?

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:40:00 EST

While some publishers may be dropping the UMD format in favor of digital downloads, at least one PlayStation Portable title will re-embrace it in 2010, namely Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! 2: Time to Tighten Up Security! More »

PS3 Gets Its Last Rebellion In February

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:40:00 EST

Early 2010 offers PlayStation 3 owners one more option in the form of Nippon Ichi and Hitmaker's Last Rebellion, the action oriented role-playing game with not one, but two protagonists! The game is now dated for sometime in February. More »

"Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!" Needs 1,000 Preorders to Get UMD Release

Owen Good — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:30:00 EDT

Cult hit or just plain weird, the PSP title Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman, What Did I Do to Deserve This? did not get a full retail release, going instead to PlayStation Network exclusive earlier this year. More »

Yay! A Witch's Tale Just In Time For Halloween

AJ Glasser — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:30:00 EDT

I've been waiting for NIS America to release A Witch's Tale for about two years. Now, as of October 6, I can finally own it and realize all my stylus spell casting ambitions. More »

Yet Another Disgaea Gamesave Panic Results in Free DLC for All

Owen Good — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:00:00 EDT

No sooner does Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days go out the door than NIS America has to send out another message concerning some alarming gamesave notices that players are getting. This time, they'll be rewarded for their needless anxiety. More »

Surprise! Your Disgaea 3 Saves Are Safe After All

Mike Fahey — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EDT

NIS America's warning that the Disgaea 3 trophy patch would render previous saved games useless turns out to have been a false alarm, with multiple readers reporting that their saves work just fine. More »

Mana Khemia 2 Gets Premium Treatment In August

Mike Fahey — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:20:00 EDT

NIS America has narrowed down the release date for Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy to August, released as a premium package with the usual goodies. More »

Disgaea 3 Getting Trophies In Exchange For Save Data

Mike Fahey — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EDT

Disgaea 3 is finally getting trophy support next week, which means it's time to dust off those discs and back up your save files, because once you patch the game, they'll be completely useless. More »

Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! Goes PSN Exclusive

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:40:16 EDT

NIS America is dropping plans for a UMD release of Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This?, opting to make the PlayStation Portable game exclusively a downloadable PlayStation Network game. More »

NIS America Struggles With Economy, Swine Flu But Still Delivers

AJ Glasser — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:20:00 EDT

Last Friday's NIS America press event started with President Haru Akenaga apologizing for the localization job on Ar Tonelico II and wrapped with the announcement of several new upcoming games. More »

Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy Falls In Fall

AJ Glasser — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:40:10 EDT

Sequel to the so-so Alchemists of Al-Revis, Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy promises more of the Atelier Iris-flavored alchemy and crafting elements that the first game paid homage to. More »

Phantom Brave: We Meet Again Looks Hauntingly Familiar

AJ Glasser — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:20:49 EDT

I'm not completely sure what Phantom Brave on PlayStation 2 was supposed to be a successor to: Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, La Pucelle: Tactics or some other cult hit tactical role-playing game. More »

Full Blast Hitchhike Preview: Just As Weird With The Name Change

AJ Glasser — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:20:00 EDT

Formerly known as Let's Hitchhike!!!!!!!!!—yes, with nine exclamation points—the re-christened Full Blast Hitchhike is probably the weirdest WiiWare game I've ever played. More »

Puchi Puchi Virus Screens Make Outbreaks Adorable

AJ Glasser — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:40:00 EDT

Nippon Ichi's Puchi Puchi Virus just keeps getting cuter and cuter. Sadly, the game's U.S. release was delayed by a whole year, putting us two years behind all the fun they've been having in Japan. More »

Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days Coming Stateside

AJ Glasser — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:00:32 EDT

Nippon Ichi Software's Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories will be making its way to PSP with a subtitle change, new characters, new content and a new character class this Fall. More »

Cross Edge Crosses The Sexy Line

AJ Glasser — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:20:00 EDT

Cross Edge is the ultimate fan service game where characters from Capcom, Gust, Namco Bandai, Idea Factory and Nippon Ichi all collide in an epic turn-based role-playing game. More »

Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! Preview: Badman Does Good Things

AJ Glasser — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Aside from having the wackiest titles ever, Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman does interesting things with the strategy game genre on the PlayStation Portable. More »

NIS Reveals The Last Rebellion For PlayStation 3

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:30:00 EDT

HitMaker and Nippon Ichi Software are readying a new action role-playing game for the PlayStation 3, with NIS America announcing The Last Rebellion for a Fall 2009 release today. More »

Witch’s Tale Back With A Cute Vengeance (And Screens)

AJ Glasser — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:00:00 EDT

A Witch's Tale – NIS' cutesy Halloween-themed role-playing game for the DS – is back after a year's absence with more tantalizing Goth-tinged images. More »

Sega's Sakura Wars Finally Coming Stateside (But Not From Sega)

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:30:44 EDT

Sega and Red Entertainment's popular Sakura Wars series has never seen release in North America, denying English-speaking fans of both tactical military action and dating sims an opportunity to experience the game. No more! More »