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2008 has definitely been a big year for DS otome (girl’s life/dating sim) games. Looking back, I can see at least eight recent games which fall solidly into the otome catagory. Plus, another - Vampire Night - is supposedly scheduled for December 2008. There’ve also been a few games released… Continue Reading »

Oh snap. Amazon is offering an adorable, red stuffed squirrel preorder for Rune Factory 2. Technically, it isn’t a “squirrel.” It’s a Chipp - a type of monster present in the first Rune Factory and most likely in Rune Factory 2 as well. Chipps were one of the first monsters… Continue Reading »

In Fall 2008, Natsume and Marvelous Entertainment will welcome us back to the charming setting of the Kingdom of Norad in Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon to the DS. Similar to its Harvest Moon namesake franchise, the Rune Factory series separates itself by incorporating role-playing type elements into… Continue Reading »

Yes! Thank you Natsume! Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon, for the Nintendo DS, has officially been confirmed for a North American release. Natsume has announced that the NA version will be appearing at E3 2008 and the finished game will be released sometime in Fall 2008. The Rune… Continue Reading »

Title: Rune Factory 2 Price:$48.90 System(s): Nintendo DS Release Date: 1/3/08 Publisher (Developer):Marvelous (Neverland) ESRB Rating: N/A Pros: Multigenerational, lots of crops, lots of missions, lots to do, never ending, great voice acting, Cons: None that I can think of. Requires knowledge of Japanese language. Overall Score: 10/10 Originally I… Continue Reading »