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Idea Factory International official website opened

The Official Website of Idea Factory International Launches Today!

Official Website：http://www.ideafintl.com/

Today, Idea Factory International is excited to announce that its official website has now fully launched, and includes information on recent Idea Factory titles from Idea Factory Japan, Aksys Games, NIS America, Ghostlight and Rising Star Games. “We are very excited to have finally launched the Idea Factory International website,” Haru Akenaga, CEO of Idea Factory International says in celebration of the official launch. “Now, along with the support and help from third-party publishing companies like Aksys Games and NIS America, we can finally communicate directly with Idea Factory fans. I’d also like to extend my sincerest appreciation to ourfans for the continued support you have given to the Idea Factory brand.”Idea Factory International will focus on providing general and overall information regarding video games, animation, and social apps to Idea Factory fans worldwide.

“Idea Factory has been a long-time partner with Aksys Games, and we wish them the best of success with this new venture,” Akibo Shieh, the CEO of Aksys Games, said in support. “We look forward to working with Idea Factory International and bring truly unique content to Western audiences.” Ryan Phillips, marketing manager at the long-time Idea Factory title publisher, NIS America, also reinforces the joint effort to strengthen the Idea Factory brand. "NIS America absolutely loves working with Idea Factory titles, and we are extremely excited to continue to do so in conjunction with Idea Factory International in order to further the growth of the Idea Factory brand throughout the West.”

To celebrate the official full website launch, Idea Factory International is holding an Idea Factory International gift giveaway with the help of NIS America on its Facebook and Twitter. Simply Like/Follow Idea Factory International on Facebook and/or Twitter for the chance to become one of ten lucky winners to receive a random special gift. The gifts being offered include Limited Edition copies of Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, a 3DS copy of Around the World with Hello Kitty & Friends, a 3DS Limited Edition copy of Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi, a 3DS copy of Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi, a Steam code of Agarest: Generations of War, a Neptunia character giant pillow, a PlayStation 3 console skin, a Hakuokix Hello Kitty notepad and more!

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Monster Monpiece english screens surface on Idea Factory International's site





Genkai Tokki Monster Monpiece

God's hammer struck twice, punishing the of world of Yafaniel below...

In the world of Yafaniel, humans and an unusual species called “monster girls” coexist. May Esperio, an Academy student from Kunaguva, is training hard to become a "master" of monster girls with her best friends, Elza and Karen. However, after an encounter with a mysterious stranger, Elza became “Lost”, a victim of a strange affliction that plagues both humans and monster girls. Elza and the monster girls in her service have begun stealing the Magus Quartzes that are held in each of Yafaniel's major cities. May decides to travel the world pursuing Elza in an attempt to cure her. However, May knows that if she fails to save Elza, the whole world may be destroyed!

   

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Idea Factory's statement about the decision to censor Monster Monpiece









Idea Factory International is fully aware of the concerns expressed by fans, so we would like to inform everyone about the censored images in greater detail.

Monster Monpiece is a card battle game, in which players summon various “Monster Girls” onto the game’s battlefields and then fight their opponents. These cards—meaning the “Monster Girls”—are able to be powered up by exposing themselves (taking off their clothes) via the level-up features called First Crush Rub and Extreme Love. We kept the same number of cards in the game as the original Japanese version, but replaced some of the higher level Monster Girl images with the “less exposed” lower level versions of the corresponding Monster Girls due to some intense sexual imagery. The number of censored cards is about 40 out of the approximately 350 card images available in the game. This means that over 300 cards are left untouched from the original images. That said, each card that has had its image removed will still have the same number of levels for the player to increase, but the higher level card images will be the same as the lower level, even though they have leveled up and have become more powerful. We would like to emphasize that the game’s playtime, the game’s system, and the game’s features are all the same as the original Japanese release, and players can level up their Monster Girls to the highest levels as well, again, matching the Japanese release.

This was a very difficult decision since we work very hard to satisfy our fans and want to bring the same content being offered in Japan. However, Western society is not as lenient as that of Japan when sexual images are involved—especially images of humanoids that appear to be younger than a socially acceptable age. The borderline of what is “acceptable” will always be extremely gray and vary from person to person, but as a responsible company working in the U.S., we had to make the difficult decision that we did. We sincerely apologize for those who do not agree with any level of censorship, but we greatly appreciate your understanding with the decision we have made.

About the rating differences between North America (ESRB, Mature) and Europe (PEGI, 12)

The reason for the difference in these ratings is simply the difference in the rating system between ESRB and PEGI. We received a Mature rating for Monster Monpiece from the ESRB with the censored material we submitted. However, for PEGI, and with the same material assets for their review, they rated it 12+ because of the minimal amount of violence shown in the game. We appreciate your understanding with these rating differences.

Idea Factory International, Inc.

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Monster Monpiece Will Be Digitally Released This Spring on PlayStation Vita for North American and European Fans!

Today, Idea Factory International is thrilled to announce that its first PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system title, Monster Monpiece, will be released this spring in digital format for the North American and European markets via PlayStation®Network. Monster Monpiece is a card battle strategy game with light RPG elements, providing a simple yet strategic card battle system with a charming story. Monster Monpiece also supports Ad hoc and Network modes, so you can test your card decks against other players online!

Story

God's hammer struck twice, punishing the world of Yafaniel below...

In the world of Yafaniel, humans and an unusual species called “monster girls” coexist. May Esperio, an Academy student from Kunaguva, is training hard to become a "master" of monster girls with her best friends, Elza and Karen. However, after an encounter with a mysterious stranger, Elza became “Lost”, a victim of a strange affliction that plagues both humans and monster girls. Elza and the monster girls in her service have begun stealing the Magus Quartzes that are held in each of Yafaniel's major cities. May decides to travel the world pursuing Elza in an attempt to cure her. However, May knows that if she fails to save Elza, the whole world may be destroyed!

Key Features

• Likeable characters and a story rife with adventure! With a wide range of unique and quirky personalities, the entire cast of Monster Monpiece each add a little spice to the adventurous story from beginning to end!

• Use Skills, Potentials, and a strategic mind! While the battle system seems simple, you still need a strategic mind to best utilize your Monster Girls’ Skills and Potentials in battle!

• Fusion and Aura Bonus kick battles up a notch! The keys to a successful battle lie in mastering the Fusion system and activating the Aura Bonus to increase your cards’ stats during battle!

• Card battles featuring 3D chibi characters! There are more than 100 Monster Girls that will support you in battle against your opponents. Once summoned to the battle field, they will pop upon it as vibrant 3D chibi characters!

• First Crush Rub Level up your Monster Girls (battle cards) with the First Crush Rub mode, where you
send your magic power into the cards by rubbing the touch screen!

   

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Fairy Fencer F To Hit North America & europe This Autumn

   

Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited Coming West This Summer

   

Battle Princess of Arcadias Coming to PSN in North America & Europe in 2014

   

Mugen Souls Z Due Out in May, First English Trailer

   

Demon Gaze Second English Trailer

   

Hyperdimension Neptunia PP Debut English Trailer

   

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《无限灵魂Z》美版发售日确认 限定版送好礼

　　在日本已经上市的《无限灵魂Z》确定了美版的消息，NIS美国公布该作将于2014年5月20日登陆北美的PS3平台，5月23日登陆欧洲。

　　游戏还将推出一款售价69.99美元的限量版，包括精美的游戏画册和巨幅海报，还有珍藏板状和生肖主题的钥匙链。

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Mugen Souls Z Launching May 20 in North America, May 23 in Europe



Mugen Souls Z To Hit North America and Europe This May!

NIS America is thrilled to announce that the exciting RPG Mugen Souls Z is set to release in North America on May 20 and in Europe on May 23. Created by Compile Heart and GCrest, Mugen Souls Z features a vibrant, free-roaming battle map, unique turn-based combat, and massive amounts of customization to quench even the most hardcore RPG fan's thirst. Top all of that off with billions of points of damage, player level caps of 9,999, and gorgeous art, and you, sir or ma’am, have got yourself one seriously fun RPG.

About the game

Our favorite Undisputed God of the Universe, Chou-Chou, returns with her crew for a brand-new story revolving around the zodiac. Taking place immediately after the first game, you take control of the goddess Syrma, who meets Chou-Chou just after the end of the first game’s events. Syrma is out to stop an ancient threat to her world that has recently awakened. 9999 levels of maniacal mishaps and ethereal adventures await Syrma, her crew, and hordes of shampurus as Mugen Souls Z hits Western shores in 2014!

Key features

• A whole new set of worlds: Chou-Chou and her peons are back in another adventure, with a new cast of wacky characters waiting to show them around the 12 worlds!

• Improved battle system: Gameplay is even faster and crazier with all-new G-Castle battles, combined team abilities, and overwhelming galactic special attacks!

• The Damage Carnival: Deal enough damage, and the festival of pain will come to town! Activate your Damage Carnival to deal extra damage and earn more loot after battle.

• Overwhelming customization: More job classes, more faces, more hair, more shirts, shoes, pants, glasses – more everything to create your ideal battle squad!

Notice: Due to the sensitive nature of some content, NIS America has decided to edit certain aspects of this title for its North American and European releases.

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The Witch and the Hundred Knight Launch Trailer

   

The Witch and the Hundred Knight Out Today on PS3

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! It’s me, The Great Doodini (aka David) from NIS America, and I’d like to perform a magic trick — I mean illusion — for you! For my first act, I’ll pull a Prinny from this hat! Oh wait, it looks like this one’s exploded already… Looks like that’s the end of that act.

Well, no worries, because I know someone who’s a lot more magical than I am, and today’s your lucky day because you get to hang out with her. Her name’s Metallia, and she puts the “witch” in The Witch and the Hundred Knight on PS3, which is out today at retail and as a digital download from PlayStation Store. This is NIS America’s first 3D action RPG, so I’m pretty pumped to tell you all about it!

In The Witch and the Hundred Knight, you play as the legendary Hundred Knight — a demon summoned by the swamp witch Metallia to help her spread all her neon green, swampy badness across the land. Why does she want that? Because even though Metallia’s a witchy woman with a lot of power, she somehow can’t travel beyond the edges of the noxious swamp she calls home. It’s up to you to help her take vengeance on the world, but the more you get to know her, the less of a good idea it seems…

All this vengeance-taking is predicated on you laying down the hammer, and the sword, and the spear… and a bunch of other weapons on any enemy that dares stand in your way. The Hundred Knight may be small, but he packs quite a punch when he can equip up to five different weapons at a time.

Certain enemies may have different immunities and weaknesses, so it’s best to diversify your weapons profile to maximize your damage. Plus, if you combine them in a certain order, you can get damage multipliers. On top of that, you’ve got Tochkas, which are the Hundred Knight’s own special magic skills. He can summon minions of his own, create traps, and perform a plethora of other dark magic to beat down enemies. And if that wasn’t enough, the Hundred Knight can switch between other “facets” at will. These act as classes. The Power Fortress facet, for example, acts as a tank, while the Noble Raptor can convert enemies into allies. Looks like the Hundred Knight has got a lot more up his demon sleeve than me and my exploding Prinny in a hat trick…

These are only some of the systems in the game — I haven’t even touched on Gigacals, which is the energy you need to do anything. The more running and fighting you do in a level, the more you burn through your Gigacals. You can recover Gigacals by eating food you find or getting an enemy’s health low enough and chomping down on them.

There’s also the ability to raid village houses for items and boosts, but then you risk having the villagers turn against you forever. And it wouldn’t be an NIS America game if you couldn’t enhance your weapons in the Bucket List!

What do you say, folks? Why not give a hand to Metallia and her assistant The Hundred Knight? You’ve seen the customizable weapon combos, magic skills, personality changes, and all sorts of systems. You ought to stick around and see what else they’ve got in store for you in this wickedly dark action RPG. Follow them down to the swamps and see what kind of show they’ve got for you! Metallia says it won’t hurt too much…

PSBlog：http://blog.us.playstation.com/2 ... t-out-today-on-ps3/

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Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 Coming West This Summer





Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 is Now Scheduled to be Released on PS Vita to North Americabn and European Fans This Summer!

Idea Factory International is excited to announce that Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, a new installment of the long-loved fan favorite RPG series, Hyperdimension Neptunia, will be released on PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system in the North American and European markets in the late summer of this year. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 is a remake of Hyperdimension Neptunia, which was previously released for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in 2011. Renewed event conversations, graphics, and newly added game mechanics will entertain fans who have already played the PlayStation3 version of Hyperdimension Neptunia as well as newcomers to the series. More detailed information regarding the release method and the release date will be available soon!

Story

Gamindustri: One of many parallel universes protected by four goddesses known as CPUs. Long ago, these four CPUs engaged in a war for supremacy known as the War of the Guardians. However, this war weakened their protective hold on the world inhabited by their people, and in turn it was flooded by monsters under the influence of an individual known as Arfoire.

During the War of the Guardians, one of the CPUs—Neptune—was defeated by the others and hurled down to the world’s surface from the heavens. The drop caused Neptune to lose her memories, as learned by Compa and IF, who happen upon the fallen girl. A mysterious book containing knowledge of all Gamindustri’s history suddenly speaks out to Neptune, Compa, and IF. With the assistance of this sentient book, the trio embark on an extraordinary journey across four different nations on a quest to save the entire world!

Key Features and Differences from the PlayStation 3 version

• An overhauled battle system! Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 takes the original game and equips it with the battle system of Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory! This gives the player a more in-depth gaming experience!

• New scenario, new ending! The main story and event scenes are renewed from the PlayStation3 version. The core storyline will remain mostly the same, but the conversations between characters are all new! A new ending has been added as well! This will allow players returning from the PlayStation3 version to
enjoy the game anew!

• New “Remake System”! A new system has been added to Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1: the “Remake System”! It lets players customize and make changes to the game system itself by obtaining “Plans”!

• Receive Blank Discs to craft your own Game Discs! You can create unique equippable items by burning Idea Chips (abilities) onto Blank Discs! Depending on the Idea Chips used, a Godly Game may result, which will grant you an additional ability!

• DLC brings more playable characters and more! Additional characters will be playable through DLC; players can increase the level cap to 999; and additional monsters, quests, and dungeons will be available!