NIS America Announce Several Release Dates

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There's a smorgasbord of release confirmations from NIS America as they unveil western dates for eager fans of several Japanese RPG and strategy series.

Some have concrete dates for when they hit North American or European stores and/or digital markets, but others still carry the more vague release windows of Summer, Fall or Q1, Q2 etc. The majority are bound for PlayStation 4 or Vita, but there's Nintendo 3DS, PC and even Nintendo Switch as well.

• Caldun Returns: This is Sengoku!

"Set in Japan’s Sengoku Era, you wake up in the mysterious land of Arcanus Cella where the souls of the dead gather as they await reincarnation. However, some souls have unfinished business that needs to be settled before they can reincarnate. As the player, you will assist these souls by traveling to real-world locations in feudal Japan and fighting your way through dangerous dungeons filled with monsters and traps."

Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku!
In this 8-bit action RPG, set in the Sengoku era of Japan, you awaken in a mysterious land where the souls of the dea...
Release Dates
6 Jun 2017-PC
6 Jun 2017-PS4
9 Jun 2017-PS Vita
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• Culdcept Revolt

"As the Culdceptseries celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the addictive card-meets-board game is back, bigger and better than ever with hundreds of new cards, inventive boards, and exciting multiplayer gameplay! Follow Allen, a new recruit for the rebel Free Bat forces as you fight for freedom from the tyranny of Count Kraniss. Build your deck, create new strategies, and dominate the board in Culdcept Revolt! With all the classic elements veterans love yet a gentle learning curve for newcomers, Culdcept Revoltis the best Culdcept yet!"

Culdcept Revolt
The card-meets-board game returns with Culdcept Revolt, celebrating the series' 20th Anniversary. Fight against th...
Release Dates
6 Oct 2017-3DS
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• Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

"Welcome to a new world of Danganronpa, and prepare yourself for the biggest, most exhilarating episode yet. Set in a “psycho-cool” environment, a new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death."

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Welcome to a new world of Danganronpa, and prepare yourself for the biggest, most exhilarating episode yet. A new cas...
Release Dates
26 Sep 2017-PS Vita
15 Sep 2022-Xbox Series X
26 Sep 2017-PC
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• Disgaea 5 Complete

"Disgaea 5 Complete tells a tale of revenge and rebellion. As a new and terrible Overlord named Void Dark seeks to enslave the countless Netherworlds, one young demon has stood to end his reign—Killia. In Disgaea 5 Complete, lead Killia and his tenacious army of rebels on their dark and dangerous path to vengeance. Filled with more over-the-top action and hilarious writing than ever before, Disgaea 5 Complete’s damage numbers are surely headed for the record books."

Disgaea 5 Complete
Disgaea 5 Complete is a strategy RPG that offers hundreds of hours of over-the-top, award-winning gameplay, and marks...
Release Dates
26 May 2017-Switch
22 Oct 2018-PC
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• Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy

"Continue the story of Operation Abyss and defend near-future Tokyo from a new threat in this dungeon crawling RPG. When a mysterious object - dubbed ‘the Embryo’ - appears in the sky, the CPA and the Xth Squad are mobilized to face the new threat. Venture into challenging new labyrinths and create the perfect team to challenge each threat. Featuring a mysterious new story, unprecedented character customization through the new ‘Sub-Blood’ system, and itembased character ability modifications, Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy will give you a world to lose yourself in."

Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy
Continue the story of Operation Abyss to defend near-future Tokyo from a new threat. This dungeon crawler RPG feat...
Release Dates
16 May 2017-PC
16 May 2017-PS Vita
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• RPG Maker Fes

"Ready to become a game developer? RPG Maker Fes makes it easy to develop any RPG you can imagine with no need for programming know-how! Simple, but powerful tools let you bring to life the amazing stories in your head! Customize the characters, stories, combat and more to become the next great developer! Then, share your creations and play others with the RPG Maker Player! What story will you share?"

RPG Maker Fes
RPG Maker Fes offers more tools for budding creators to try out video game development. Bypassing the need for in-...
Release Dates
27 Jun 2017-3DS
5

• The Silver Case

"1999 - the "24 Wards." A string of mysterious serial killings plagues the city. The detectives of the 24 Wards Heinous Crimes Unit have their eyes on one man: Kamui Uehara, legendary serial killer and assassin of a number of government officials 20 years prior in the now famous "Silver Case." However, nobody knows who—or what—Kamui really is. Has he really returned? Who is this infamous serial killer? As the player, you will take control of the protagonist—a member of the Special Forces Unit known as “Republic”—from a first-person perspective. Inspired by classic adventure and visual novel-style games, The Silver Case offers a fresh and unique gameplay experience as it leads the player through an in-depth story containing various puzzles, and uncovering the truth piece by piece."

The Silver Case
Grasshopper Manufacture's debut PSone title from October 1999 that is now re-releasing for Western PC gamers. In 1...
Release Dates
7 Oct 2016-PC
18 Apr 2017-PS4
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• Tokyo Tattoo Girls

"After a calamity befalls Tokyo, some of the city’s survivors find themselves with powerful abilities bestowed on them by colorful tattoos. The city is cordoned off from the world, its inhabitants isolated. To create peace, the city has been divided into 23 wards, each controlled by a powerful group known as “Kumi.” Together, these Kumi form the “Union.” It’s rumored that escape from the devastated city is possible, but only for the person who manages to defeat all 23 Kumi..."

Tokyo Tattoo Girls
Following a calamitous disaster for the city of Tokyo, people now find themselves with strange powers granted by colo...
Release Dates
17 Nov 2017-PS Vita
17 Nov 2017-PC
13

• Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle

"Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is a bullet-hell battle game that takes place in the Touhou universe. Take control of one of nine Touhou characters and eliminate your opponent using bullet-hell patterns, melee attacks, or spell cards! Featuring ear-tingling beats for each character, you might just find yourself dancing while you play!"

Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle
A bullet-hell shoot 'em up taking palce in the Touhou universe. Take control of one of nine Touhou characters and ...
Release Dates
13 Oct 2017-Switch
10 Oct 2017-PS Vita
10 Oct 2017-PS4
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• Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

"Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island. Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden living in an unknown world. Join Adol as he unravels the riddle of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana!"

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
The return of Ys after 8 years. Adol awakens stranded upon a cursed island following a shipwreck. Banding together...
Release Dates
12 Sep 2017-PS Vita
29 Jun 2018-Switch
15 Nov 2022-PS5
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