Anime Expo 2024 has just wrapped and there were a quite few video game related surprise announcements. From old school come-backs to updates on RPGs, we got you covered on the video game highlights.
Some of the biggest game announcements at Anime Expo 2024
Bandai Namco Summer Showcase unveils new Bleach game
TheBandai Namco Summer Showcaseunveiled a newBleach3D fighting game titledBleach: Rebirth of Souls. There has not been a newBleachvideo game in years, but with the anime releasing new episodes, it makes sense to release a new game.
Many characters from the entire series will be playable. While I have never watched anyBleach, this trailer made me raise an eyebrow.
Guilty Gear: Duel Rivals
TheGuilty Gear Striveanime got a teaser trailer, showcasing some stunning 3D footage and revealing the original game cast is returning to their roles. A new character named Unika is featured heavily, alongside popular characters like Sol Badguy and Sin Kiske.
Guilty Gear Strive: Duel Rulersis scheduled for next year, and I will binge it all as soon as it drops.
Trails Through Daybreak’s sequel arrives in the U.S. next year
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak IIis coming overseas next year. In fact, the first game of this series (which is an arc of theTrailsseries, which is a part of theLegend of Heroesseries), just released last week!
We reviewedThe Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreakand said it was a great starting point for new players.I wonder if I can summon the courage to finally dip into the series.
Natsu-Mon heads west
During the Spike Chunsoft panel, thepublisher announced thatNatsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kidwill get an official English release on August 6 for Steam and Nintendo Switch.While Spike Chunsoft will be publishing the cozy game in the west, Millennium Kitchen and Toybox are the developers, under the direction of veterans Kaz Ayabe and Yasuhiro Wada.
Honestly, this might be my favorite announcement of the whole expo — wholesome open-world? Sign me up!
WayForward is rereleasing Sigma Star Saga
Sigma Star Saga, an old Game Boy Advance hidden gem, is coming back to Steam, consoles and the GBA itself.Using Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine, WayForward is unearthing this cult-classic top down shooter, so you’ll be able playSigma Star Sagaon some modern hardware sometime next year. It’s always so cool when games release on old hardware.
Take a look at the story of Metaphor: ReFantazio
Atlus dished out a bunch of new details on their latest game,Metaphot: ReFantazio. Not only did they releasea story trailer, buta prologueand even along 22-minute overviewas well!
I have already been excited for this game, from its art style to its gameplay, but learning a bit about this stolen throne adventure is hyping me up even more.
Shadow the Hedgehog fans rejoice
It’s the year of Shadow the Hedgehog I guess, which means that we’re getting a new three-episode animated series calledSonic X Shadow Generations – Dark Beginnings. The series is a prologue toSonic X Shadow Generations, the remake releasing October 22.
The trailer showcases Maria and Emerl as well as some breathtaking animation from Studio Giggex. Honestly, I know very little about Shadow’s story but I am already all-in on this teaser.
Touhou bullet hell tactical RPG?!
Have you ever wanted a Touhou game but it is also a tactical RPG?Touhou Spell Carnivalfrom Idea Factoryis just that, blending bullet hell and tactical gameplay.
Touhou Spell Carnivalreleased earlier this year in Japan, but will release elsewhere later this year. I am awful at both of these genres, but I just love the combo of both.
Ys X: Nordics gets a release date
The latestYsgame is getting an English translation on October 25. Grab your life vest,Ys X: Nordicswill take place on the high seas. The Nordic inspiration is pretty clear and I am loving the look of it.
