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The PC version of Ys VIII: The Lacrimosa of Dana has been delayed. Originally due out tomorrow alongside the excellent Playstation 4 and Vita versions, NIS America says the PC release is on hold due to “continued efforts to improve gameplay quality.” No new date was given.
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Danganronpa V3 is coming to PS4 and Vita on September 26 of this year. Upupupu!
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Danganronpa still looks like one to keep on your radar if you like games like Phoenix Wright and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. New trailer right here. (It's out for Vita on February 11.)
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Today in Weird-Looking Games I'm Excited To Check Out, here's the first US trailer for Danganronpa, NIS America's crazy visual novel that's supposed to be a cross between 999 and Phoenix Wright. It's out for Vita on February 11. Psyched for this one.
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She's a proud demon warrior. Her name is Barbara. Hi, Barbara.
Laharl, Etna and Flonne return to their proper headlining roles when NIS America brings Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness to the PlayStation 3 on October 8 in North America, September 27 in Europe. Still too long to wait.
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