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The remaster of Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana launches early in the new year
Originally announced in July, Marvelous Europe and XSEED Games are bringing a remastered version of Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana’s remake (that is just as confusing as it sounds) to the West. The game follows Adol and his companion Dogi as they return to Dogi’s homeland of Felghana after eight years away. The land is now teeming with monsters, a newly active volcano, and a greedy overlord is extorting everyone possible. Dogi heads off to find his former master and ask for help, while Adol remains behind to help the locals. With that decision, he finds himself embroiled in a world of conspiracies and ancient legacies. The remastered version of Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana will launch in the West for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch early next year.
This remaster’s changes are similar to those of most others: it features high-definition videos and music, accessibility options, and new character illustrations.
Developed by Nihon Falcom and published in the West by Marvelous Europe/XSEED Games, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana will be released digitally for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on January 7. It will launch physically for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on the same date.
Fantasy 4X strategy game Songs of Silence is coming to PC and consoles this month
Songs of Silence is no normal 4X strategy game. Its visuals are Art Nouveau-inspired; the gameplay combines strategic campaigns and fast-paced tactical battles. Experience a unique combination of kingdom and army management, hero development, and real-time combat through a 15-hour story campaign and multiplayer skirmishes. As a bonus, it is scored by composer Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics). Songs of Silence is ready to leave its brief Early Access journey (beginning last June) with a full launch on PC and consoles later this month.
The game’s story description is written like someone is narrating a book and I have to share the entire thing:
On the advent of light, the Gods waged war and tore the world asunder. Two weaker worlds emerged: one of Light and one of Dark. A new human civilization arose from the ashes of the defeated Firstborn: the Starborn, led by their guiding star. A bright age of enlightenment followed. But peace would not last—the unstable worlds birthed all-consuming Purgatories. The people turned to war over what land remained; thus, the chaotic Age of a Thousand Kings began.
To this day, the Silence continues to spread. Relentless. Unstoppable. Both worlds are on the brink of ruin. Will uneasy alliances between old enemies be strong enough to halt the encroaching terror of this all-consuming existential threat, or will ancient wrongs prove too terrible to forgive?
Developed and published by Chimera Entertainment, Songs of Silence will be released for PC via Steam/GOG/Humble, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series on November 13.
Final Fantasy XIV Online receives Patch 7.1, Crossroads, this month
Crossroads is the first major update for Final Fantasy XIV Online since Dawntrail launched a few months back. Patch 7.1 begins an anticipated crossover with Final Fantasy XI, featuring the first raid in the series (Jeuno: The First Walk). This brings both iconic MMORPG worlds together in a 24-player battle that has you heading into the world of Vana’diel.
Aside from the new main scenario quests (the patch name was taken from here), Patch 7.1 includes a new dungeon, a new trial, a new unreal trial, a new ultimate rod, new allied society quests, a new custom delivery client, more role and Wachumeqimeqi quests leading up to a finale, a new Hildibrand quest series, New Game+ support, duty support additions, a player housing update, a player vs player update, and other miscellaneous things.
Developed and published by Square Enix, Final Fantasy XIV Online is available on PC/Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series. Patch 7.1 (Crossroads) will be released on November 12.
A Gameplay Overview trailer for Touhou Spell Carnival has been revealed
Touhou Spell Carnival is unsurprisingly part of the Touhou Project world, set in the isolated land of Gensokyo. Humans and youkai live side-by-side. One day, the shrine maiden of Hakurei Shrine spots mysterious pillars towering over locations throughout Gensokyo. The pillars mean the Spell Carnival, a festival hosted by Yukari Yakumo, is beginning. Here, you put your Spell Cards on the line in battle. Touhou Spell Carnival is set to launch in mid-November and now seems like the perfect time to drop a Gameplay Overview Trailer. It showcases Gensokyo and spell card action, while also sharing battle preparation tips.
The Spell Carnival happens so suddenly that the shrine maiden, Reimu Hakurei, joins so she can investigate Yukari Yakumo’s true intentions. Touhou Spell Carnival’s gameplay is strategy RPG plus bullet hell mania; thinks real-time strategy meets bullet hell insanity. Don’t battle unprepared: organize your party’s positions on the grid, assign skills that work against your enemies’ weaknesses, and choose which Ace Spell Card to use. Battles feature objects and attributes: objects can block bullets and provide a little extra when destroyed, while attributes can provide boosts and status effects.
Developed by Idea Factory/Compile Heart/Sting and published by Idea Factory International, Touhou Spell Carnival will be released digitally and physically for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on November 19
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