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Rune Factory 4 pre-order bonuses include Headphones and Drama CD

Rune Factory 4 pre-order bonuses include Headphones and Drama CD While it has not yet been given a Western release date, Rune Factory 4 is currently set to be released in Japan in July. Marvelous AQL has revealed to Famitsu that those who pre-order the game will receive a few bonuses that would certainly guarantee a pre-order from most fans. Those who pre-order the game...
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Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns rated in Australia

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns rated in Australia While those of us in North America have had the pleasure of enjoying the latest Harvest Moon title to be released in English for quite a few months now, those in Australia have yet to even hear a single word about Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns being released in their country. That is until today...
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Harvest Moon: Hajimari no Daichi trailer released

Harvest Moon: Hajimari no Daichi trailer released While here in North America we were treated to a Harvest Moon title on the Nintendo 3DS with the DS title being ported to the new handheld, in Japan there has not been a single Harvest Moon title on the platform. That is all to be rectified in Marvelous AQI’s next title Harvest Moon: Hajimari no...
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First gameplay trailer for Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin surfaces

First gameplay trailer for Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin surfaces Yesterday the first piece of game play footage was released for the new Nintendo 3DS Harvest Moon game being developed by Marvelous AQL. Harvest Moon Hajimari no Daichi also known as Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin is the first Harvest Moon title that is being developed specifically for the 3D...
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Harvest Moon’s Tale of Two Towns 3DS version finally arriving on November 1st

Harvest Moon’s Tale of Two Towns 3DS version finally arriving on November 1st Natsume has finally nailed down a release date for the oft delayed Nintendo 3DS version of Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns. Despite being delayed a few times now, Natsume has annouced that the next time we can expect the title to be released is on November 1st. This means that the 3DS version will be...
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Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny floats onto store shelves today

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny floats onto store shelves today If you were to visit your local video game retailer you may find a nice little surprise sitting on the store’s shelves. Well not really a surprise as today was Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny’s release date but nonetheless it likely will be sitting there. Natsume’s brought both the Wii and...
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Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin screenshots give us first look at title

Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin screenshots give us first look at title Yesterday it was revealed that Marvelous AQL is currently working on a new Harvest Moon title. This title is being developed exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS, making it the first Harvest Moon title catered directly to the new Nintendo handheld. The soon to be released Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns was not...
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Harvest Moon: Land of Origin Announced for 3DS

Harvest Moon: Land of Origin Announced for 3DS It has been announced through Famistu magazine, that the Harvest Moon series will be making it’s way to the Nintendo 3DS under the title of Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin. So what will make this new installment in the Harvest Moon series different to the plethora of other Harvest Moon games that...
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Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D sneaks onto shelves today

Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D sneaks onto shelves today Feel like your Nintendo 3DS is missing a bit of music and rhythm in its relatively tiny game library? Well then perhaps you may want to take a look on retail shelves as Natsume has released Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D today only on the 3DS. Though the title was also released on the Wii as WiiWare...
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Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar – Review

Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar – Review Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar Developer: Marvelous Entertainment Publisher: Rising Star Games Platform: Nintendo DS Genre: Farming Released: 30th September (UK) It’s hard to believe that Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar comes as the fifth Harvest Moon game on Nintendo DS, almost putting it among the ranks of FIFA...
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King of Fighters XIII wallops PAL regions from 25th November

King of Fighters XIII wallops PAL regions from 25th November After hesitation on a specific date, instead providing a rough ‘November’ release window, Rising Star Games today confirmed that The King of Fighters XIII, the latest instalment in the long-standing beat ‘em up franchise, will be released in PAL on 25th November, 2011. The thirteenth...
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Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon – Review

Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon – Review Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon Developer: Neverland Co. Publisher: Rising Star Games Genre: Action/RPG/Farming Platform: Nintendo DS Released: 30th September (Europe) The Rune Factory series is a curious thing: it offers a spin on the Harvest Moon games by adding action and adventure to a sedate...
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Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny quietly drifts to October 11th release

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny quietly drifts to October 11th release Last month Natsume Inc. revealed that they were expecting to have Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny out on store shelves on September 27th for both the PlayStation 3 version and the Wii version. However it seems that there have been some sort of production difficulties which are preventing the title from being...
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Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D goes golden

Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D goes golden It was quietly announced a few weeks ago that Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D was delayed to an unknown time. Well that delay is nearly over as Natsume Inc. revealed that Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D has gone golden. This more or less means that the game is officially complete and ready to be...
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Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns 3DS version arriving early October

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns 3DS version arriving early October While the Nintendo DS version of Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns will be released next week on September 20th, the 3DS version of the game won’t be showing up on store shelves alongside it. A mild delay was announced for the 3DS version of Two Towns a few weeks ago and no new release date was given...
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Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns’ DS version sprouts up on shelves September 20th

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns’ DS version sprouts up on shelves September 20th Why yes Nori, Natsume has a present not only for you, but for the rest of Harvest Moon fans everywhere. Hot on the heels of their release date announcement for Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny, Natsume has given the Nintendo DS version of Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns a release date as well. Harvest...
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Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny lands on North American shores September 27th

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny lands on North American shores September 27th Those girls up there sure look happy, and they have and good reason to be, because Natsume has announced that the game they are in, Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny has officially received its release date. The even better news is that it won’t even be that long until the game comes out, as the release...
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Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny rated by the ESRB; swimsuit competition and alcohol included

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny rated by the ESRB; swimsuit competition and alcohol included Although the title there may sound like your average day at a Spring Break party, Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny won’t be all about that. But something that is true, is that the ESRB has given Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny their standard description and a rating of Everyone 10+, which means the game...
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Reel Fishing Paradise 3D lands on store shelves today!

Reel Fishing Paradise 3D lands on store shelves today! Ever since the 3DS was released there was only one way to play one of the most relaxing outdoor activities in the 3D. I’m talking of course, about fishing. The 3DS itself may come with an AR fishing title, but this pales in comparison with any legitimate fishing title and any fan of fishing knows this....
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Natsume announces their E3 line-up; 3D everywhere!

Natsume announces their E3 line-up; 3D everywhere! Natsume isn’t going to be pulling any punches this year for E3. If you have a 3DS they are going to be wanting your full attention and your money in the coming months. Natsume announced their E3 floor line-up today and they will be showing off four different titles during each day of E3. These titles...
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Natsume’s Reel Fishing Paradise 3D goes gold…

Natsume’s Reel Fishing Paradise 3D goes gold… Natsume have reason to celebrate as the company’s first 3DS title, Reel Fishing Paradise 3D has gone gold. Reel Fishing Paradise 3D is of course a 3D fishing experience that takes players through 15 locations as they aim to catch a large variety of fish, from wily largemouth bass to bluefin tuna. To...
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Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny arriving in the United States late 2011

Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny arriving in the United States late 2011 Fans of the Rune Factory series in the United States can breathe a little bit easier because Natsume has just issued out a press release that stated that Rune Factory: Oceans would be making its way to the United States on the PlayStation 3 and the Wii. The game will be receiving a name change to Rune...
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Natsume Dates Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove for the WiiWare…

Natsume Dates Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove for the WiiWare… For those who don’t have a 3DS yet and wanting to get in on the newest Rhythm-action title from Natsume, you are in luck as the WiiWare version of Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove, titled “Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove: Monster Mix” is now scheduled to be out a while before the 3DS...
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Natsume Announce Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns for The DS & 3DS…

Natsume Announce Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns for The DS & 3DS… For all you you aspiring farmers out there, Natsume have now announced a brand new Harvest Moon game that is headed to the Nintendo DS as well as the 3DS. Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns will put players in the role of a new farmer who is new to the area and must choose between one of two villages to...
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Reel Fishing Paradise 3D gets a Japanese trailer

Reel Fishing Paradise 3D gets a Japanese trailer Nothing says 3D like being smacked in the face with a fish. Wait… what? Carrying on… Marvelous Entertainment has released a brand new trailer for their upcoming 3D fishing game called Reel Fishing Paradise 3D. Of course since Marvelous Entertainment is from Japan the trailer is in Japanese....
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Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove Announced for the 3DS!

Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove Announced for the 3DS! Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove was once a rhythm/action title that was scheduled to hit the Nintendo DS this year, but now Natsume have announced Gabrielle would be moving with her ghostly cast of characters to the Nintendo 3DS. Scheduled now for a summer release, this title will put players into the...
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