May 16, 2016 | Broken Joysticks

Original Final Fantasy mobile RPG coming to North America this Summer

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Jason Nason

Square Enix announced today that a brand-new Final Fantasy experience called FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS will launch for free (with in-app purchases) on iOS and Android devices this summer. The hit title has already drawn in more than six million players in Japan and is an entirely new role-playing adventure for the mobile generation.

The title brings the classic Final Fantasy lore with legendary heroes from the franchise.

Adventurers will follow two knights of the kingdom of Grandshelt, and a young girl who suddenly appears before them, as they begin their quest to pursue a highly sought after crystal. Players will make their way through various types of dungeons to search for items, collect gil, uncover hidden paths, and venture new routes.

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Yo-Kai Watch 2 coming to North America on September 30th

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced today that the Yo-kai phenomenon will continue later this year. With a third game on the way in Japan, the second game will be released in North America for the Nintendo 3DS on September 30th.

Developed by LEVEL-5, Yo-Kai Watch 2 offers the same deep RPG gameplay and wacky adventures as the first game. The new adventure also offers many new areas to explore outside of Springdale, more than 350 new Yo-kai, a new-and-improved in-game Yo-kai Watch and even the ability to travel back in time! Yo-Kai Watch 2 will also launch with two versions, Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-Kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls, each featuring original Yo-kai that can only be found in their respective games.

“After being such a massive sensation in Japan, it’s great to see the U.S. start to embrace the mischievous and lovable Yo-kai,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “We’re excited to continue bringing fun Yo-kai experiences stateside this year.”

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Book of Unwritten Tales 2 comes to Wii U in June

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Jason Nason

Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten.

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is coming to the Nintendo Wii U on June 7th, 2016. The sequel and is a point and click adventure which was funded via Kickstarter back in 2014. The game was initially released on steam, but was ported to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One were in September 2015.

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The Sweetest Thing arrives on Wii U May 19th

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Jason Nason

Joindots’ latest puzzle game is coming to the Wii U eShop this Thursday in Sweetest Thing, a sugar-coated time management game!

Ants have invaded Candy Land. The town square’s chocolate fountain has run dry and gingerbread houses are starting to crumble. It’s time to call in a sugar repair engineer! Travel to Cupcake State, Chocolate Shire and Jelly City to rebuild a candy realm. Gather, fix and build.

In the game, which looks pretty sweet (pun intended), you’ll be tasked with rebuilding a lip-smacking world ravaged by ants, find hidden treats in a quest to earn all the achievements in the candy-coated world.

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