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Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Reveals Socialization Systems in Brand New Trailer

Vanillaware and Atlus have released a new trailer showing off some of strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord's socialization systems, and if you're a Fire Emblem fan, you'll find much to like here. Previous …

February 5, 2024 | 10:31 EST

New Characters in Unicorn Overlord
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Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Reveals Characters, Classes, and More with Gorgeous Screenshots

Today Vanillaware and Atlus have revealed several new screenshots and plenty of art of the upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord, showing new characters, classes, and more.  We start with new…

January 18, 2024 | 08:54 EST

Unicorn Overlord - The Cast
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Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Reveals Exploration Gameplay as Digital Pre-Orders Open Tonight

Today Atlus and Vanillaware released a new trailer and information about the upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord.  This time around, we learn that digital pre-orders are going live tonight at 9…

January 11, 2024 | 10:18 EST

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Vanillaware Reveals More Gorgeous Unicorn Overlord Screenshots, Art, and Gameplay Details

Today Vanillaware and Atlus revealed plenty more details, artwork, and screenshots of the upcoming tactics JRPG Unicorn Overlord.  First of all, we take a look at four new characters who will join…

December 14, 2023 | 02:39 EST

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim's Gorgeous Minami & Megumi Figures Available for Pre-Order

Today Japanese manufacturer ques Q made two brand-new figures dedicated to Vanillaware's beloved game 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim available for pre-order. The figures portray two of the game's main…

October 6, 2023 | 12:01 EDT

Unicorn Obverlord - Illenoa, Alain, and Scarlett
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Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Gets Gorgeous Screenshots and Gameplay & Story Details Aplenty

Today Vanillaware and Atlus revealed tons of details, screenshots, and artwork of Unicorn Overlord, the beautiful tactics RPG revealed at the latest Nintendo Direct.  The story is set in the…

September 20, 2023 | 04:33 EDT

Key art for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, depicting the main characters with a mech looming over them
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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Sales Top A Million Worldwide

Vanillaware has revealed that 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim sales have topped another major milestone worldwide. According to an official announcement by Japanese publisher Atlus (which is in Japanese; we…

August 31, 2023 | 04:09 EDT

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Vanillaware's GrimGrimoire Oncemore Gets Demo Ahead of Next Month's Release

Today NIS America released a playable demo of the upcoming real-time strategy game GrimGrimoire OnceMore by Vanillaware. The demo, which can now be downloaded on the PlayStation Store (for PS5 and…

March 7, 2023 | 01:09 EST

Vanillaware 20th Anniversary Event
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Vanillaware 20th Anniversary Event Announced

Today Vanillaware announced that it will host the "Vanillaware 20th Anniversary Fes" event in Japan. The event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the formation of the developer known for its…

February 13, 2023 | 10:51 EST

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Vanillaware's GrimGrimoire OnceMore Shows its Gameplay in New Trailer

Today NIS America released another gameplay trailer of the upcoming real-time strategy game GrimGrimoire OnceMore by Vanillaware. The trailer focuses on providing an overview of the game, including…

February 8, 2023 | 04:22 EST

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Vanillaware's GrimGrimoire OnceMore Gets New Trailer All About Sorcery

Today NIS America released a new trailer of the upcoming real-time strategy game GrimGrimoire OnceMore by Vanillaware. The trailer focuses on Sorcery magic, which is one of the four kinds of magic…

January 27, 2023 | 04:27 EST

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Sales Reach 800k Worldwide

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim sales have reached 800,000 copies sold worldwide. This isn't anything to write home about if you're a mega-hit like Elden Ring or any AAA game, but for a quirky 2D…

November 28, 2022 | 09:50 EST

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GrimGrimoire OnceAgain Adds Plenty of Charm to a 15 Year Old Gem

One of the most interesting releases to come at the end of the PlayStation 2 lifecycle was a niche little gem known as GrimGrimoire. Crafted by the folks at Vanillaware, their first outing as an…

October 17, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

From the creators of beloved games such as Dragon's Crown and Muramasa: The Demon Blade comes a brand new Sci-Fi adventure with 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.  Set in a fictional 1980's Japan, 13…

September 11, 2020 | 12:35 EDT

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Review

When it comes to telling a story there's almost no incorrect way to do it. Whether you want to start at the beginning and go through linearly, or the end and flashback for relevant information.…

September 15, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Reveals When It Comes West

As doomsday hits the world, follow 13 intertwining stories and hope that you can save it, in Atlus and Vanillaware's latest endeavor, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. This sci-fi mystery epic includes side-…

June 13, 2020 | 10:00 EDT

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Dragon's Crown Pro

From the creative mind of artist and director George Kamitami comes Dragon's Crown Pro, completely remastered for a new generation! Dragon's Crown Pro is a classic side-scrolling beat-em up RPG. Set…

May 8, 2018 | 01:11 EDT

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Dragon's Crown Pro Review - Facing the Grind

Role-playing games are often about the “grind”. The need to attain levels, gold or experience to keep pace with growing threats is a given in the genre. Grind in games is not a bad thing per se, but…

May 8, 2018 | 11:00 EDT

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Atlus is Bringing Vanillaware's 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim To The West

Atlus is localizing and releasing a new Vanillaware game called 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim for the West. Directed by George Kimatani who previously worked on Dragon’s Crown and Odin Sphere, this latest…

June 6, 2017 | 01:46 EDT