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Koji Igarashi Reveals Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s Japanese Cast
After three months of silence on the progress of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (last month’s FAQ was less of an update and more of a means for 505 Games to communicate with the campaign backers), Koji Igarashi has updated his Kickstarter page with some important news: voice recordings are finally finished. Well, the Japanese recordings, anyway.
Full disclosure: I helped back the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter campaign. I gave Igarashi some of my hard-earned money to help create the game, so I am waiting on baited breath for its release. Now that that’s out of the way, on with the news.
Some of you might wonder what is so important about announcing a game’s Japanese voice actors. Well, plenty of gamers prefer to play localized Japanese games with their original Japanese voices. While the currently announced English voice actors, David Hayter (Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid franchise) and Robert Belgrade (Alucard in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night), are well-recognized and beloved by many American gamers, some would rather listen to Japanese voice actors, and Igarashi’s choices have some serious acting experience. Here is a complete list of all the Japanese voice actors:
- Ami Koshimizu, known for her roles as Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter in Sailor Moon Crystal and Ryuko Matoi in Kill la Kill (I highly recommend this anime, but only if you’re over 18), will play the role of main protagonist Miriam.
- Shusaku Shirakawa, who played Lawrence in Izetta: The Last Witch and Deadpool and Cyclops in the Japanese dub of Lego Marvel Super Heroes, will voice the main antagonist Gebel
- Kazuyuki Okitsu, who voiced Saito in Your Lie in April and Jonathan Joestar in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, will play the side-character Johannes.
- Kaori Mizuhashi, known for voicing Mami Tomoe in Puella Magi Madoka Magica, will take the role of the shopkeeper Dominique.
- Ryotaro Okiayu, who voiced Meisaku Nueno in Hell Teacher Nube and Kunimitsu Tezuka in The Prince of Tennis, will play the mysterious man simply known as Mysterious Man.
- Taiten Kusunoki, known for playing Antonio Lopez/Rock Bison in Tiger and Bunny and Darth Vader in the Japanese dub of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, will play the side-character Alfred.
- Hiroki Yasumoto, who is famous for playing Elfman Strauss in Fairy Tail, Yasutora Sado in Bleach, and Guile in Street Fighter V, will play the rival character Zangetsu.
- Saori Goto, who played Nao Sadatsuka in Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, will voice the demonic Gremory.
- Akari Kito, who voiced Siluca Meletes in Record of Grancrest War, will play the shopkeeper Anne
Many of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night‘s backers are excited for these casting choices, myself included. I can only imagine who Igarashi has lined up to play the English cast.
Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.
According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.
He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.
Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.
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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship
Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.
The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.
Thanks to all our Stellar Blade fans for your passion & feedback. Stay tuned for updates🤍 pic.twitter.com/jCRzM4OQBS
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 1, 2024
There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.
It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.
The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.
Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?
In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.
Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.
Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.
Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.
In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.
Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.
It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.
However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.
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