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Random Stats - Publishers With Most Unique Titles
#1: Sega - 6 titles
#2: Square Enix - 5 titles
#3: XSEED - 4 titles
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Pokémon Heart Gold/Soul Silver (DS) - Nintendo
Official Site
Nintendo has decided to remake the Gold and Silver releases for the DS. Will this seem dated or appear original for newcomers? Can any Pokemon game claim to be original anymore though?
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Puzzle Chronicles (DS/PSP/PSN/XBLA/PC) - Konami
Official Site
Yet another puzzle RPG trying to succeed in the steps of Puzzle Quest. This time the puzzles are sideways and the hero is wearing a loincloth. We will see if this has the staying power.
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Puzzle Quest 2 (DS/XBLA) - D3 Publisher
Publisher's Official Site
Little is known about the true sequel to the original puzzle RPG. Most of the games that have followed have yet to recreate the experience like this one, but will this formula still work?
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Ragnarok DS (DS) - XSEED Games
Official Site (Japanese)
Based in the Ragnarok MMO world, this screen-tapping action RPG offers a solid single-player experience. Thankfully, this will feature a local or Wi-Fi multiplayer co-op dungeon as well.
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Record of Agarest War (PS3) - Aksys Games
Official Site
Digital for PSN, but releasing on disc for the Xbox 360, this tactical RPG with a breeding system is the risqué version from Japan with a hefty number of scantily clad females to marry.
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Resonance of Fate (Xbox 360/PS3) - Sega
Official Site
Sega's team up with tri-Ace is hitting early in 2010 complete with a gun toting, original turn-based battle system. This dual platform release is also featuring lots of cinematic cutscenes.
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Risen (Xbox 360) - Deep Silver
Official Site
This hit retail for PC late in 2009, but the 360 was delayed. Hard to say if anything new will be added, as the European 360 version is out. Regardless, 360 owners can explore the island soon.
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Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love (PS2/Wii) - NIS America
Official Site
This RPG-meets-dating sim has been stuck in Japan for years, but is finally coming to North America. This may be the fifth main series game and a few years old, but just be glad it's coming.
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Sands of Destruction (DS) - Sega
Official Site
This Sega and imageepoch title has some key staff from Xenogears. This release is said to have been tweaked from the Japanese version with some difficulty and soundtrack changes.
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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (DS) - Atlus USA
Official Site
A very unique blend of SMT and Etrian Odyssey. It removed map creation elements, but adds in a dark SMT setting, demons, and moral choices. A recipe for success on the DS.
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Shiren the Wanderer (Wii) - Atlus USA
Official Site
The most accessible Shiren game to date. Levels are maintained throughout, and this offers an easy mode where Shiren can keep all of his items as well. Oh and a 1000 floor dungeon.
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Spectral Force Genesis (DS) - Ignition Entertainment
Official Site (European)
More hardcore world simulation game than RPG, this title will have players worrying about keeping their country together more than simply battling evil foes.
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