The 5,000 Year Journey to the Distant Homeland Online Dragon Quest X’s Next Expansion Announced + Release date & trailers

Dragon Quest X’s next expansion - The 5,000 Year Journey to the Distant Homeland Online, launches for PS4, Switch, Wii U, and PC on November 16 in Japan.

Dragon Quest X is set in the world of Astoltia, with the player character being initially human before an attack by the Lord of Hell Nelgel forces their soul into the body of another race. Following this, they must gather magical gems to seal Nelgel once again, while the player character's sibling is sent back in time to be safe from Nelgel. Gameplay follows a combination of elements from the Dragon Quest and other contemporary MMORPGs, such as real-time combat in an open world environment and a job system tied to skills and abilities.

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Free Logres: Japanese MMORPG (Logres of Swords and Sorcery) download and play on iOS Android

Join millions of players worldwide and battle a dark mysterious force intent on destroying the Kingdom! The original Japanese version 剣と魔法のログレス いにしえの女神 (Logres of Swords and Sorcery) has garnered more than 8 million downloads since its official launch in Japan.

With over 8 million downloads in Japan, this magnificent online multiplayer JRPG's global version is now available for download!

God Wars: Future Past - Japanese tactical RPG on PS4 PS Vita

GOD WARS Future Past is a tactical RPG that explores the untold history of Japan through folklore and tactical combat.

Gamers will experience the traditional stories of Japan’s origin through the lens of three warring nations, with a massive expanse of tactical options to develop their strategies from including a myriad of character classes and equipment within innovative and challenging stages.

Kanpani Girls Game in English comes to Nutaku game portal

The first game available to play for free on Nutaku.com will be Kanpani Girls. Kanpani Girls is one of the most popular Japanese online RPGs, currently boasting over 1 million monthly active users.

Developed by DMM, creators of Kantai Collection ("KanColle"), Kanpani Girls is a turn-based RPG adventure game that puts you in the role of the CEO of an all-girl mercenary company.

First look at Super Mario theme faceplates on a 3DS in Japan - $141 €126 £91

Available November 28th for ¥17.000 ($141 €126 £91) (+tax) with AC adapter included.

Faceplates are also available on the same day for ¥2.000 ($16 €15 £10) (+tax).

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition Japanese box art - PS4 PSV PS3

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition feature four NEW fighters

• Emi Yusa - The Devil is a Part-timer!
• Quenser Barbotage - Heavy Object
• Tatsuya Shiba - The Irregular at Magic High School
• Shirai Kuroko - A Certain Magical Index

Plus NEW support characters

• Floretia Capistrano - Heavy Object
• Miyuki Shiba - The Irregular at Magic High School,
• Kazari Uiharu - A Certain Magical Index

Muv-Luv Visual Novel series closing in on kickstarter goal

One of the most acclaimed Visual Novel series from Japan is finally making the journey West!

Penned by the successful author of Kimi ga Nozumu Eien (Rumbling Heart Kiminozo), the Muv-Luv series started as a high school romance Visual Novel game in 2003, but quickly evolved into an epic science fiction based saga featuring an alternate world, giant aliens, mecha robots, and a complex cast of characters.

upcoming sci-fi, ‘7 dimension’ RPG title Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star - PS3

Ar nosurge is a Fantasy, Sci-fi, ‘7 Dimension’ RPG, that takes place in a world where music and song can create magic. It tells the compelling story of a civilisation that lost their planet and has been roaming the edge of space for 2000 years in search of a new home. The player follows two sets of characters: Delta and Casty, whose goal is to protect humanity and save the world, and Ion & Earthes. The player can interchange between both pairs and soon discover a way to combine their storylines and strengths to eventually solve the mystery that shrouds their ongoing struggle.

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy Japan Game Show screenshots

Dead Rising 3 Japan Game Show Xbox One screenshots - XO

Available exclusively for Xbox One, “Dead Rising 3” is the third installment in the celebrated franchise and introduces a blockbuster open-world action game that will define a new generation of zombie-slaying mayhem. With intense action and an unmatched level of weapon and character customization, “Dead Rising 3” delivers a heart-pounding experience unlike any other as you fight for survival in a massive open world teeming with thousands of undead.

One Piece: Romance Dawn TGS announcement and screenshots - 3DS

In ONE PIECE: ROMANCE DAWN, eager fans will have the opportunity to live all of ONE PIECE epic battles against the most famous bosses such as Buggy, Arlong, Crocodile, Rob Lucci and much more. This new game opens doors to sail through the amazingly 3D drawn ONE PIECE world with Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Nami and other nakama, and run through famous stages such as Baratie, Arlong Park and more.

gamezplay visit the Tokyo Game Show 2013

We have our top games correspondent live (Sam Lland) at the Tokyo Game Show and he will be posting from the show - how cool is that?

'Devil's PlayGround' Vampire Savior Tournament Results

On 16th June, Club Sega Shinjuku Nishiguchi held a Vampire Savior singles tournament named 'Devil's PlayGround'. With qualifiers leading up the main event across Japan's Kanto region, the competition was as strong as can be expected. Around 30 players turned out for the event, which was streamed live via UStream. More information about the tournament, including results, can be found after the break.

New games dominate Japanese top 20 video games chart but no PSVita titles made the cut!

The top six titles in the Japanese games chart are all new games with the PSP Tales of Heroes Twin Brave selling over 85,000. Harvest Moon on the 3DS was second in the top twenty then PS3 Naruto and I have Few Friends, PSP in fourth.

PSVita sales crash in Japan ahead of worldwide launch - PSVita

Sales of Sony's new handheld console the PlayStation Vita have plummeted in their home country of Japan.

As you can see from the graphic sales dropped from 325,000 sold in week one to 18,000 in week five.

MonkeyPaw Games new PS one Import for European PlayStation Network with Three Japanese Classics - Arc the Lad, Cho Aniki and Sonic Wings Special download

The new Import section marks the first time that European gamers will get the chance to play direct-from-Japan imports and classics. The first three classic titles include Arc the Lad, Cho Aniki and Arcade Hits: Sonic Wings Special.

New screenhots released for Otomedius Excellent - X360

Sequel to the Japan exclusive video game hit Otomedius Gorgeous now Otomedius Excellent side scrolling shooter screenshots have been released by Konami.

Japan Underground events bringing Tokyo’s Alternative Night Life to Britain

The UK's exclusive Japanese music club night returns, bringing the finest and most exciting rock, pop and gaming tunes of Japan to the cities of London, Birmingham, Brighton and Nottingham this February.

Dynasty Warriors 7 not PS3 exclusive Xbox 360 game release announced by Koei Tecmo

Dynasty Warriors 7 was understood to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive with its 3D features but now Koei Tecmo Games have announce that Dynasty warriors 7 will be release at the end of 2011 on both PS3 and X360!

Largest Pokemon Center in the world opens in Osaka, Japan this November - great for a Pokemon Christmas

Nintendo announce more details about their new Pokémon Center planned to be opening this November in the heart of Osaka Japan. The store opens to the public on November 26th with over 2,500 different kinds of Pokémon goods on sale.