History AndTheFandomRejoiced / VideoGames

* ''VideoGame/MushihimeSama Futari'' on Xbox 360? Yawn. [[NoExportForYou I don't have a Japanese 360]]...wait, it's [[UsefulNotes/RegionCoding region]] [[AvertedTrope free]]?! brb preordering 10 copies.

* A PC version of ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins?'' Oh brother, they'll probably shit all over it with draconian UsefulNotes/{{DRM}}...wait a minute, there's no DRM? At all? YES!

* [[Creator/NipponIchi NIS America]] is bringing UsefulNotes/RPGMaker FES on Platform/Nintendo3DS over for an American release. Repeat: ''[[CueTheFlyingPigs A HANDHELD RPG MAKER GAME IS GETTING AN AMERICAN RELEASE!]]''

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuZWXDZG2Nk A special Wii U edition]] with various Nintendo costumes? An all new Mushroom Battle mode? Play with the [[UsefulNotes/GeneralGamingGamepads Game Pad]], no TV required? Surely, you're spoiling us-- '''''WAIT, WAIT, WAIT, TEKKEN BALL IS BACK?!''''' HOLY CRAP!

* Atari has [[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/36590/Hasbro_Reclaims_Dungeons__Dragons_Rights_From_Atari_Following_Legal_Dispute.php lost the exclusive rights to D&D video games]] much, much, earlier than [[http://www.mcvuk.com/news/280/Hasbro-buys-back-digital-rights-from-Infogrames the 2015 wait-out]]? After the lack of refinement in VideoGame/NeverwinterNights2 and the borderline UsefulNotes/{{Shovelware}} ''Dagggerdale'', '''HELL YEAH!'''

** In terms of DLC, to say the fandom went ''insane'' with joy when the long-requested obscure fan-favorite A.B.A [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzygj2v6zEI finally returned for Season 3]] is a massive understatement.

* Blizzard just announced the newest hero to grace the nexus in ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''...and it's none other than [[VideoGame/StarCraft Fenix!]] And he's in his Dragoon form!
* Fans of ''VideoGame/{{Hitman}}'' are very pleased with the latest news from IO that the sixth entry in the series will go back to the series roots, rather than continue on with the gameplay and setting of ''[[VideoGame/HitmanAbsolution Absolution]]''. This has been met with near unanimous praise from the fans who were let down by that game's more linear gameplay and ''VideoGame/SplinterCellConviction''-esque Instinct mode.

* ''[[VideoGame/{{Stalker}} S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2]]'' is announced? How is it even possible? Maybe it's just an illusion created by the Wish Granter?

* Blizzard has recently announced that Robert Clotworthy will be reprising his role as the Terran hero Jim Raynor in ''VideoGame/StarcraftII'', after an earlier announcement that he would not.

** Hell, the announcement of ''VideoGame/StarcraftII'' ''period'' counts as this. Tychus Findlay said it for millions of ''VideoGame/StarCraft'' players worldwide when it happened: "Hell, ''it's about time''."

* A ''VideoGame/HatofulBoyfriend'' remake... for [=PS4=] and Vita? Okay, sure... wait a moment, a new route? We can romance ''[[MadScientist Tohri]]'' ''[[ManipulativeBastard Nishikikouji]]''?! Holy shit!

* Kind of a shame that ''VideoGame/{{Caladrius}}'' got localized and released so late on the Xbox 360's lifespan, with an updated re-release being exclusive to the [=PlaySta=]--Wait, [[http://gematsu.com/2017/01/caladrius-blaze-pc-launches-january-12 you're gonna port it to PC]], AND IT'S GOING TO BE [[https://www.gog.com/news/coming_soon_caladrius_blaze DRM-FREE]] ON Website/{{GOGDotCom}}!! WHEN CAN WE STRIP PEOPLE CLOTHES OFF FOR THE TRUTH!?

* ''VideoGame/SystemShock2'' [[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/122093-GOG-Uploads-System-Shock-2 is finally]] [[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/system-shock-2-coming-to-gog-com-steam/ coming to]] Website/GOGDotCom and Platform/{{Steam}}! Pathetic hackers everywhere, '''REJOICE'''!!!

* [[VideoGame/{{X}} Egosoft]] lifted the information blackout and posted some ''VideoGame/XRebirth'' development videos on their Website/YouTube channel!

** There was lastly an absolutely epic DLC, including Music/{{Megadeth}}'s "Rust In Peace", Music/{{Rush}}'s "Moving Pictures", Music/JimiHendrix's "Axis: Bold as Love" and "Are You Experienced" and massive song packs of Music/{{Queen}}, Music/TheWho, Music/IronMaiden and more. There was even a Music/LadyGaga track pack, with [[WesternAnimation/SouthPark Cartman's]] cover of "Poker Face". If you buy all the ''Rock Band'' games and download all the DLC you will have over 2000 songs.

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** Bah, the newest game, ''VideoGame/AgarestSenkiMarriage'' is going to be for the UsefulNotes/PlaystationPortable instead of either the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 or UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita. What's up with these character designs and why are they a little bit more loli-fied compared to the rest!? Stupid Compile Hea- wait, did they just announce that the second generation protagonist '''WILL BE A FEMALE PROTAGONIST INSTEAD OF THE USUAL MALE PROTAGONIST!?''' '''''IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME COMPILE HEART!'''''

* ''VideoGame/TheAngryVideoGameNerdAdventures'' is going to be released on the UsefulNotes/WiiU and UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS!

* ''VideoGame/ArcanaHeart 3'' has been confirmed to be ported to UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/XBox360. Well, we know the PortingDisaster that got into ''Arcana Heart 2'', I guess they'll screw up aga-- wait, wait, wait...IS THAT [[Creator/ArcSystemWorks ARC SYSTEM WORKS]] DOING THE PORTING!? Well, seeing how well they did ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'', they must know what they're doing. So...[[BigYes YEEEESSS!!!]]

* After years of sitting on the franchise without doing anything with it (save for a cancelled UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS game), Creator/{{Konami}} is ''finally'' releasing a new ''VideoGame/{{Bomberman}}'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f98ZwgzYyig game for the]] UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch. The ''Bomberman'' fanbase was ecstatic.

* ''VideoGame/CaveStory'' is getting another remake-but on the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS, as if fans didn't have ''enough'' reasons to buy it!

* ''VideoGame/LaMulana'' UsefulNotes/WiiWare international release got cancelled?! NOOOOOO-wait. The PC version's still coming out? YEEEEEEESSSSSSS!

* Well we haven't heard anything about ''VideoGame/LuminousAvengerIX'' in a long time, wonder if that game is ever gonna co--WE GOT [[https://gematsu.com/2019/06/gunvolt-chronicles-luminous-avenger-ix-launches-september-26-for-ps4-switch-and-pc A RELEASE DATE]], and it's coming out this year for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 ''and'' PC through Platform/{{Steam}} too! Thank you, Inti!

* The announcement of the ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater'' remake for UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS got the fans super-excited. Several of them even bought a 3DS just to take [=MGS3=] with them on the go.

*** And then when it was announced that they were porting the HD Collection to the UsefulNotes/PlaystationVita (''Peace Walker'' not included though), fans were even more happy, because now they can take those games on the go, with touch-screen controls and a feature that allows you to take screenshots of the cutscenes. Plus, it's a better deal to get this than the 3DS remake of [=MGS3=].

** Picture this: you’re a fan, watching the trailer for the “Jamais Vu” mission in [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVGroundZeroes Ground Zeroes]], and your thoughts are something like this: “Okay, an [[UsefulNotes/XboxONE Xbox One]] exclusive mission? [[BrokenBase That’s going to piss some people off]], but—wait, what did Kaz just say about body snatchers? ... [[Memes/MetalGear Oh, Kojima]]. Well, it’ll be a fun little—wait, ‘a secret weapon’? From ‘a dark, distant future’? Oh, holy shit if this is what—IS THAT [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance RAIDEN]]?! HELL YES!!”

** ''Tactics'' is confirmed to come to the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch in 2022!

* It has been 16 years since ''VideoGame/NiGHTSIntoDreams'' was released, and that remake survey... Holy crap! [=NiGHTS=] is being remade in HD for UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, UsefulNotes/XBox360, and PC? The original [[UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn Saturn]] graphics can be used as well?! YIPPEEE!!!

* Creator/SquareEnix has revealed a new RPG for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, ''VideoGame/OctopathTraveler''. That's nice but it doesn't sound like anything specia-wait, did you just say that it's being made by the same people behind the ''VideoGame/BravelyDefault'' series? AND ARE THOSE 16-BIT SPRITES?!

** IT'S GONNA BE FOR THE [[UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS 3DS]]. That's gonna make it even BETTER! Solving puzzles and listening to hilarious and informal statements. AND THEN CAME THE REVERED TOUCH SCREEN.

* [[Creator/NipponIchi NIS America]] is bringing UsefulNotes/RPGMaker FES on UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS over for an American release. Repeat: ''[[CueTheFlyingPigs A HANDHELD RPG MAKER GAME IS GETTING AN AMERICAN RELEASE!]]''

** Sadly, the game was delisted in 2014 despite a popular following. Then in 2020 Ubisoft announced a re-release, also including a [[UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch Nintendo console version]] for the first time.

* Related to the entry concerning the European [[UsefulNotes/PlaystationNetwork Playstation Store]] and its [[NoExportForYou enormous lack of]] [=PSOne=] Classics, it's been confirmed, as a reply to [[http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/09/05/heads-up-game-store-update-5th-september-2012/ the second comment]] (see [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ATFR_DrSeuss-ish_Comment_Reveals_Spyro_8514.JPG here]] for the comment alone[[note]]comments on the european PS blog get removed after a while[[/note]]), that, after ''five years since the service launched'', Europe will see, in October 2012, at long last... '''''Franchise/SpyroTheDragon.''''' Freaking. Finally.

** After many lamented ''SFV''[='s=] absence on the UsefulNotes/XboxOne, as it was only on [=PlayStation=] and PC, ''[=SF6=]'' will be released for the [[UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS Xbox Series X|S]] alongside the aforementioned [=PlayStation=] consoles and PC.

* It's a shame that ''VideoGame/SenkoNoRonde'' never got a chance in the West. Many reviewers put it down due to their lack of understanding the shoot 'em up genre, and the console games have been Xbox 360-exclusive with a sequel that remained [[NoExportForYou only in Japan and region-locked at that]], yet it was an overlooked gem...If only there was a way to rekindl—wait, Degica Games just announced that ''SENKO NO RONDE 2'' IS HAPPENING?! AND IT'S COMING OUT FOR [[UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation 4}} PLAYSTATION 4]] ''AND'' PC THROUGH UsefulNotes/{{S|team}}TEAM?! NOW WE CAN ALL BOARD OUR ROUNDERS AND DANCE WHILE SPRAYING BULLETS AT EACH OTHER ONCE MORE!

* After a year of rumors and speculation, VideoGame/TeamIcoSeries announced ''The Team Ico Collection'', a collection of both ''VideoGame/{{Ico}}'' and '''VideoGame/ShadowOfTheColossus'' remastered in HD, locked at 30 FPS, and support for Trophies, all for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3. Needless to say, there was much rejoicing.

** First up, [[Creator/ElectronicArts EA Sports]] announced that they were bringing back ''VideoGame/NBAJam'' for the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}, with original series co-creator Mark Turmell advising the devteam, and Tim Kitzrow is back to do the AnnouncerChatter that made the original so memorable.
** Then, Microsoft announced ''VideoGame/HydroThunderHurricane'' for UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade, which keeps the insane action of the original boat racer while giving it a new, shiny, hi-definition makeover.

* Wowzers, I bet Nintendo is gonna repackage four old games that I probably downloaded from UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole and a subpar soundtrack CD for the Zelda 25th Anniversary, just like they did Franchise/SuperMarioBros Shame on you, Ninten- Wait what's this? Special soundtrack discs? ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'' having a Holiday 2011 release? ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening Link's Awakening DX]]'' on the eShop right now? Limited Edition Gold Wiimote? ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaFourSwords'' on UsefulNotes/DSiWare?[[note]]Wait, it's a port of the GBA game... Well it's free so who cares?[[/note]] '''''Live orchestrated concerts happening worldwide this Fall?!!!''''' Nintendo, you can have my wallet!

* Score yet another one for Nintendo: after a long list of diagrams (as usual for Nintendo), the bottom of [[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/120127/03.html this page]] mentions ''there's gonna be a new side-scroller Mario for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS!'' Just after the wait for ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'' was finally over, now the hype's gonna grow once again! Of course, it's still a mere announcement by now, but if we're getting a "New Super Mario World", then it's ''definitely'' gonna be WorthIt.

* UsefulNotes/XboxOne: Backwards compatibility? '''Oh, HELL yes!'''

* You know what I haven't played since I was I kid? Those games made by Creator/HumongousEntertainment. [[NostalgiaFilter Those were awesome]]! It's a shame that [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes I can't find any more copies of those games]], and even if I did, [[NoBackwardsCompatibilityInTheFuture I wouldn't be able to play them on my new computer]]. What's that? They're being imported to UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}? I've got to open a Steam account, NOW!

* Well we haven't heard anything about ''VideoGame/LuminousAvengerIX'' in a long time, wonder if that game is ever gonna co--WE GOT [[https://gematsu.com/2019/06/gunvolt-chronicles-luminous-avenger-ix-launches-september-26-for-ps4-switch-and-pc A RELEASE DATE]], and it's coming out this year for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 ''and'' PC through UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} too! Thank you, Inti!

* ''VideoGame/SystemShock2'' [[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/122093-GOG-Uploads-System-Shock-2 is finally]] [[http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/13/system-shock-2-coming-to-gog-com-steam/ coming to]] Website/GOGDotCom and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}! Pathetic hackers everywhere, '''REJOICE'''!!!

** Similarly, when the ''Metal Gear Solid HD Collection'' was announced, fans were disappointed that [=MGS1=] wouldn't be included, but were filled with joy that ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2 MGS2]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater MGS3]]'', two of the most visually-impressive games on the [=PS2=], were being remastered in glorious HD. And they were even more overjoyed by the fact that ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker Peace Walker]]'' would be included with reworked controls, an online versus mode, and more.

** The upcoming [=DLC=] for ''[[VideoGame/ScottPilgrim Scott Pilgrim VS. The World: The Game]]'' will add Scott's roommate [[StraightGay Wallace]] [[PromotedToPlayable Wells]] and, ''finally'', some much-needed online multi-player for only 400 Microsoft Points roughly two years after its initial release. Every ''Scott Pilgrim'' fans' prayers are finally answered.

* ''VideoGame/DarkestDungeonII'': The announcement of the addition of [[EnsembleDarkhorse the Collector]] to the game with the Chirurgeon's Table update received nothing but positive praise from the fanbase, especially since no major changes have been made to his boss fight and he fights almost exactly like he did in ''Darkest Dungeon''.

* C'mon, Activision. Why did you cancel ''True Crime: Hong Kong''? Especially when it was so close to being finished? Do you really need to focus on online games, as you claimed? *Cut to seven months later* '''SQUARE ENIX BOUGHT OUT THE PUBLISHING RIGHTS?! IT'S ACTUALLY GOING TO SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY?''' It's most likely going to be called [[VideoGame/SleepingDogs something else]], because they did not purchase the rights to the name? '''I DON'T CARE. SQUENIX, I LOVE YOU!!'''

** ''Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate''? Bah, it's just a compilation of the extras we receive from those CapcomSequelStagnation on the Japanese-only PSP, and the Wii U version. And aside of new story (which thankfully cancels out the GrandFinale that is the True Ending), prequel and sequel, and a new character (Tamamo-no-Mae) it's just Xu Shu instead of him AND the [=DW8=] newbies? No SW Chronicles 2 newbies too? Damn you K-- Wait, [[VideoGame/DeadOrAlive Kasumi]] finally made it!? Wow, Guest Characters have been going good for... [[VideoGame/{{Atelier}} Sterkenburg Cranach]]!? Wow, Creator/{{Koei|Tecmo}} really is digging through their own libraries for the guests for the ultimate crosso-- '''[[VideoGame/SoulSeries SOPHITIA ALEXANDRA!?!?]]''' Since when are Tecmo-Koei and Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment are shaking hands together!? Whatever, this is gonna be awesome!

* Fans of ''VideoGame/{{Atelier}}'' celebrated when it was revealed that [[DefrostingIceKing Bos Brunnen]], a major supporting character in ''VideoGame/AtelierRyzaEverDarknessAndTheSecretHideout'' and [[VideoGame/AtelierRyza2LostLegendsAndTheSecretFairy its sequel]], would FINALLY be PromotedToPlayable in [[VideoGame/AtelierRyza3AlchemistOfTheEndAndTheSecretKey Ryza's third adventure]]!

* So ''VideoGame/StarlinkBattleForAtlas'' is a toys to life space combat game. Whatever. Wait, the Nintendo Switch version has ''[[VideoGame/StarFox Fox McCloud]]'' as a GuestFighter?! He can be used for the entire game, and even has his own missions?! Let's rock and roll!

* Similarly to ''Franchise/SilentHill'', fans might have just completely given up on ''Franchise/MetalGear'' especially after the disastrous ''VideoGame/MetalGearSurvive'' and the debacle between Konami and Creator/HideoKojima. All of the sudden, in Playstation Showcase, Konami made an announcement of a remake of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater'', the most beloved of all ''Metal Gear'' games. Nope, it's not a pachinko machine, it's ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_owZdwjvCe4 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater]]'', a full-blown remake! Also featuring [[RoleReprise returning voice actors]] of [[Creator/DavidHayter the original]]! And cross platform! And also bundled with a collection of the classic ''Metal Gear'' titles! Perhaps there may be some dent because Kojima is no longer involved, but you sure kept us waiting, Snake and ''Metal Gear''!

* VideoGame/DarkestDungeonII: The announcement of the addition of [[EnsembleDarkhorse the Collector]] to the game with the Chirurgeon's Table update received nothing but positive praise from the fanbase, especially since no major changes have been made to his boss fight and he fights almost exactly like he did in ''Darkest Dungeon''.

* ''VideoGame/StarOceanTheSecondStory'' was the first game of the ''VideoGame/StarOcean'' series released in the West, and became [[FirstInstallmentWins one of the Western fanbase's most-beloved games.]] Later ''Star Ocean'' games were eventually released, some of which received {{Video Game Remake}}s or were published for new platforms. Updated versions of ''The Second Story'' were [[NoExportForYou not exported to the West]], much to the Western fans' dismay. That all changed with the announcement of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB5-fxnisbo a full remake of the entire game]] for the Playstation 4 and 5, as well as the Nintendo Switch. The game has many new features, including new sidequests, new combat mechanics allowing you to get help from teammates who aren't in the active party, visible encounters that you can fight or avoid as you choose, and the ability to choose between Japanese and English voice acting. Fan reaction has been ''[[{{Understatement}} extremely positive.]]''

* ''VideoGame/StarOceanTheSecondStory'' was the first game of the ''Franchise/StarOcean'' series released in the West, and became [[FirstInstallmentWins one of the Western fanbase's most-beloved games.]] Later ''Star Ocean'' games were eventually released, some of which received {{Full Video Game Remake}}s or were published for new platforms. Updated versions of ''The Second Story'' were [[NoExportForYou not exported to the West]], much to the Western fans' dismay. That all changed with the announcement of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB5-fxnisbo a full remake of the entire game]] for the Playstation 4 and 5, as well as the Nintendo Switch. The game has many new features, including new sidequests, new combat mechanics allowing you to get help from teammates who aren't in the active party, visible encounters that you can fight or avoid as you choose, and the ability to choose between Japanese and English voice acting. Fan reaction has been ''[[{{Understatement}} extremely positive.]]''