December2023
News Freedom Planet 2 Switch Release Delayed To Spring 2024
Previously due this summer
The high-speed Sega Genesis / Mega Drive-inspired platformer sequel, Freedom Planet 2, has been delayed on Nintendo Switch and consoles, published XSEED Games has announced. Sharing an update on Twitter today, the follow-up was due to land on the Switch earlier this year, but development has been ongoing to ensure console...
March2023
Hands On Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories Is Our Biggest PAX Surprise
Oh honeydew
Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories really caught our eye earlier this month with its lovely green Game Boy-style visuals and weird, wonderful characters. So we knew we had to get our hands on it at PAX East. And that's exactly what we did. The lovely Zion and Austin, who are both representing us at the event, headed over to XSEED...
Hands On Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - The Harvest Moon GameCube Classic Returns On Switch
Familiar ground
PAX East 2023 is currently taking place and our American-based video producer Zion has kept himself busy over the past few days checking out the latest and greatest releases. One, in particular, he got some time to sit down with was the upcoming Marvelous / XSEED title Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - a remake of the 2003...
News Melon Journey Is An Adorable Mystery Adventure With Game Boy Aesthetics
It's all a bit meloncholy
Publisher XSEED Games is bringing the adorable-looking Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories to Switch on 6th April 2023, and it looks like a long-lost Game Boy game. Developed by Froach Club as a sequel to its 2012 itch.io title, Melon Journey, your adventure takes place in a small, cosy village known as Hog Town, where...
February2023
News New Fashion Game 'Fashion Dreamer' Announced Exclusively For Switch
Got an eye for fashion?
Move over Style Boutique, we've got a new fashionista on the block. Presenting - Fashion Dreamer, a new Nintendo Switch exclusive by XSEED Games. Your task in this one is to become an influencer. You'll be relying on your fashion to carry you to stardom as you choose from over 1,400 design options and connect online to...
January2023
Feature What Is The Difference Between Story Of Seasons And Harvest Moon? A Handy Explainer
I was elected to weed, not to read
We've finally done it. After starting every article that concerns either Story of Seasons or Harvest Moon with a potted explainer of the schism between Natsume and Marvelous XSEED, we've finally sat down and put (electronic) pen to (electronic) paper and written out a long-form explanation of what "Harvest Moon"...
December2022
News Rune Factory 3 Special Has Been Rated For The Nintendo Switch
Western release targeting "Spring 2023"
During a Nintendo Direct in September, XSEED and Marvelous lifted the lid on Rune Factory 3 Special for the Switch. Apart from the usual RPG, farming and monster battle elements, this updated version will also include a brand new mode - allowing players to enjoy more quality time with their in-game spouse...
November2022
Soapbox The Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Remake Doesn't Look Weird Enough Yet
What have they done to my boy Gustafa
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Kate's not impressed by what she's seen of Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life so far... My very first Harvest Moon game was A Wonderful Life on the GameCube,...
September2022
News Mana, Xenoblade Alumni's Co-Op RPG 'Trinity Trigger' Coming West Next Year
By Gods!
FuRyu's action RPG Trinity Trigger is coming out in Japan in just a few weeks, but today, XSEED Games has announced that it will be bringing the game over to western shores "early" next year! With staff including worldbuilding artist Yuki Nobuteru (Secret of Mana), character designs by Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles), a story written...
April2022
News No More Heroes 3 Is No Longer A Switch Exclusive
Coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC
Grasshopper Manufacture's No More Heroes III is coming to other formats, it has been revealed. XSEED has confirmed that it is bringing the former Switch exclusive to PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC. Previous No More Heroes titles have followed a similar path, launching first on Nintendo systems before being released on other...
October2021
News XSEED Is Bringing An Updated Version Of Corpse Party To Switch Later This Month
Just in time for Halloween
XSEED Games has announced an updated version of the 1996 cult horror classic Corpse Party will be released on the Nintendo Switch here in the west on 20th October for $19.99 USD. There'll be a 10% discount at launch. The Switch version was originally released in Japan earlier this year on 28th February. The original game...
June2021
News New Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Update Allows You To Dual Wield Cats And Dogs
The best update
Following on from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin's one million sales milestone earlier this month, developer Edelweiss has rolled out a brand new update across all platforms including the Switch. It gives players the ability to hold a dog and cat at the same time. In addition to this, your dog will now also come running to greet you when...
May2021
News E3 2021 Bolsters Its Line-Up With Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco And More
"All-virtual" event kicks-off this June
E3 might have skipped last year, but in 2021 it's making a comeback as an all-virtual event. In the latest update, several high-profile publishers and developers have been officially locked in. This includes tech, hardware, and streaming companies, too. So, who are they? There's Square Enix, Bandai Namco...
January2021
News Same-Gender Marriage Will Apparently Be Available In Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town
Well, it's still called "best friends", but we all know what they mean
Although it has yet to be confirmed on the English site, multiple sources are stating that the same-gender marriage mechanic that appeared in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, known as a "Best Friends Ceremony" (uh huh) will be appearing again in Story of Seasons:...
News Get A First Look At The Story Of Seasons Marriage Candidates
Let us marry all of them at once, you cowards
Harvest Moon: One World might be slowly teasing out all of its bachelors and bachelorettes, like Jamil and his camil - er, camel - from last week, but rival farming game Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town just gave us every single marriage candidate in two trailers: o
News Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Update "Coming Soon" To Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bug fixes, adjustments and more
One of XSEED's best-selling games last year was the action, crafting and farming title Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Since its arrival in November, the game has sold over 500,000 copies across multiple platforms worldwide. The game itself also continues to improve - with developer Edelweiss rolling out multiple updates...
November2020
News Nintendo Convinced XSEED To Bring Sakuna To Switch, Pre-Orders About "2-To-1 Over PS4"
"we’re glad we took their request seriously"
The beautiful-looking action, crafting and farming title Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin might seem like the perfect fit for the Switch, but believe it or not, this system wasn't originally part of the plan. Speaking to Siliconera, XSEED games executive vice president, Kenji Hosoi, revealed how Nintendo...
July2020
Making it XSEED's fastest-selling title on a single platform
XSEED Games has revealed its latest release Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town has become its fastest-selling title to reach 100,000 sales on a single platform in North America. Gematsu reached out to XSEED, and was told it was the Nintendo Switch version that achieved this...
May2020
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Launches In North America On 14th July
Arrives in Europe on 10th July
Following the news that Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town would be launching in Europe on 10th July for £42.99, XSEED Games has now confirmed it'll be arriving in North America shortly after this date on 14th July. If you preorder a physical copy from the XSEED Games Store or at participating retailers for...
November2019
News All XSEED Games On Switch And 3DS Are Now On Sale, Up To 50% Off (North America)
Celebrating 15 years of localisation
XSEED Games has slashed the prices of its games on the Switch and 3DS eShop in North America to celebrate 15 years of localising and publishing titles within this region. There are plenty of options across both systems, and "most" games are up to 50 percent off, according to the official press release. This sale...
September2019
News Rune Factory 4 Special Archival Edition Announced For North America And Europe
Update: Pre-orders go live
Update - 12/09, 03:00 BST: Pre-orders for the Archival Edition and standard edition are now available in North America on the XSEED website. You'll receive free shipping if you spend over $49. Original Story - 10/09, 03:30 BST: XSEED and Marvelous have revealed a limited 'Archival Edition' of Rune Factory 4 Special. This...
June2019
News XSEED Games Cops Backlash Online For Not Crediting Former Employee
Oh dear...
XSEED Games is currently under fire for not crediting former members of staff. This is all tied to its policy to only acknowledge its current members of staff. According to Eurogamer, the US company which specialises in the translation of Japanese games has been attacked on social media, after former localisation producer Brittany Avery...
News XSEED Announces The Switch Games It Will Showcase At E3 2019
A "grand new title" will also be revealed
XSEED Games will showcase a total of five Switch games at E3 2019. Three of these games have just been announced for Nintendo's hybrid platform. Here's what you can expect: BurgerTime Party!, Heroland, Rune Factory 4 Special, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and Senran Kagura: Peach Ball. In addition to this, XSEED...
November2018
News Fate/Extella Link Confirmed For Western Release On Switch
And we're getting the 'Fleeting Glory' edition, too
XSEED Games has confirmed that it is bringing the action RPG Fate/Extella Link to the west. The much-anticipated sequel to Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, this new outing will launch on Switch, PlayStation 4 PS Vita and Steam in Q1 2019. In other good news, Switch owners will be getting the same...
August2018
News Freedom Planet Speeds Onto Switch eShop August 30th
Available in North America and Europe on the same day
Prior to the release of Sonic Mania in 2017, a number of indie titles including Freedom Planet filled the void. Originally released in 2014 on the Wii U eShop and multiple other platforms, XSEED Games and Marvelous are finally bringing GalaxyTrail’s smash hit to the Switch eShop on 30th August...