The Earthbound that Could Have Been! Monolith is Rich! - The JRPG Weekly Update! Social Links: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/superderekrpgs Discord: https://www.discord.me/superderek Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/superdereks-item-shop JRPG Weekly Update Show Notes: The Elixer Mug, now Tea compatible! Headlines: • The Earthbound that could have been o Most of us Earthbound fans know the story of Earthbound 64 by now, and pine over what could have been. o Of course, with the demise of the N64 DD expansion, so too died the 3D Earthbound that was in development. o Many ideas from this cancelled game eventually were put to use in Mother 3 in 2006 o However, before this version of Mother 3 was in development, someone else put in a bid to work on a new entry in the Mother series, and this is what has just come to light. o Yasuyuki Honne, had worked on Chrono Trigger, Xenogears, Chrono Cross, Xenosaga Episode 1 and Baten Kaitos in various art and directing roles o He pitched an idea to Nintendo to create a crafty-version, using concept art made from cloth and felt. o Unfortunately that idea didn’t get picked up, but the original concept art survived, and was just recently posted to twitter, along with the story told by Yasuyuki Honne. o It’s an awesome look into what Mother 3 could have been, and a neat story about Satoru Iwata, Shigesato Itoi, and Yasuyuki Honne.  https://kotaku.com/xenoblade-developer-once-pitched-an-earthbound-sequel-f-1836287845 • Monolith Soft’s profits are nearly doubled! o $1.28 Million in profits from last year, this year’s profits are $2.5 million  That’s in American dollars, and this is profits, meaning after expenses. o Obviously great news for fans of the Xenoblade series, o Opens the door for more extravagant games in the future, o Makes you wonder what they could do with that nearly $4 million dollars they didn’t have only 2 years ago! • Nintendo Switch Lite o Nintendo has announced a more portable-oriented version of the Switch is on the way o Why does this matter?  It’s 2/3 the cost of an original switch at just $200  Will likely drive to lower costs in the 2nd hand switch console market o The console will come in teal, yellow and gray, o will not feature HD rumble or docking ability o increased battery life and higher pixel-density screen o Launches September 20th o A Special Pokemon Sword & Shield version will launch November 8th New Game and Port Announcements: • Falcom teased PS4 re-releases of two PSP titles o Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki o Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki  Neither of these have received western ports in the past, • Yo-kai watch 1 is getting an HD remaster on Switch o This does not necessarily mean we’ll be getting this in the US, however it seems like we’ve been getting most Yo-Kai watch games that have released, and with an already-existing translation, I think a western release is likely. o Planned Japanese release date of September 20th, alongside the Switch Lite Localization and Release Date Updates: • GreedFall new trailer Other News: • Ys IX Monstrum Nox received an updated trailer o The new trailer shows off in-game combat and also some cut-scenes o Expected to launch on PlayStation 4 on September 26 o No English localization has been announced o And while the game does not appear to harness the full power of the PS4, it still looks like it’s going to be a ton of fun to play. • Atelier Ryza also got a new trailer o This new Atelier game appears to be bringing in interest from new audiences o Features a more modern design aesthetic, o appears to be utilizing a new engine, among other head-turning assets that are invigorating the fanbase. o Atelier Ryza will be launching October 29 in the US, November 1st in Europe o Coming to Switch, PS4, and PC SuperDerek News: • My playthrough of Star Ocean The Second Story is going really well over on Twitch o Come check me out, links in the description • Last week I was surprised to realize that my 6th anniversary on YouTube slipped by when I wasn’t looking! So to celebrate, 6 years, I’ll stream a live Q&A here on YouTube! o I’ll tackle questions people send to me here in the comments as well as live questions from YouTube chat! • The Live Q&A will start Friday night at 7pm central time, right here on YouTube New RPGs this Week: • Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order o Marvel comic book Action RPG o Coming exclusively to Switch this week • Archlion Saga o 16-bit inspired Kemco RPG o Coming to Nintendo Switch, Already on iOS • 198X o Not an RPG, but it looks like an awesome homage to 1980s arcade action o Go watch my friend’s review of it, I don’t get enough opportunities to shout this guy out. o Here’s a link to his review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkqnq8nEzvE Question Of the Week: • This week’s question is related to that upcoming live Q&A, what is your question that you would most like me to answer in the upcoming Q&A stream? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AeSL6VRbC0

Show notes: Lead Story: Fallout 76 is awful News • Tetsuya Nomura has stated that Kingdom Hearts 3 development is now complete, so no delays in the outlook. • Let's Go Pokemon sells 3 million in its first week, fastest selling Switch title New Game Announcements • Nippon Ichi Announces New RPG, Destiny Connect, for PS4 and Switch o Takes place in Dec '99, involves time travel looks super charming as well o To release in Feb, no localization announced yet. • Square Enix announced SINoALICE is coming to the west o this is a smart-phone game centering around classic fairytale stories o the gameplay looks kind of weak though, • A Mobile SRPG Langrisser L has been announced as coming to the west • Super Robot Wars T announced for Japan & Asia o For Switch and PS4 sometime in 2019 o The game has English subtitles, though a US release is unlikely, so luckily the consoles are region-free. • Super Robot Wars DD is a mobile game coming to Japan and East Asia in 2019 o This will be a strategy RPG • Namco Bandai revealed a new title in development for Siwtch called Ninja Box o Going to be an RPG in which players can design their secret hideout o Not much has been shown at this time but the art style looks neat, no western release has been announced yet. Release Date Updates • Vanillaware/Atlus o 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Delayed, Vita Version Cancelled, leaving PS4 o No updated release date confirmed yet, likely to affect the US release date as well • Atelier Lulua: Scion of Arland releases in Japan March 20 • Phantasy Star 1 SEGA AGES release on December 13 for the Nintendo eShop • Dragon Marked for Death, sidescrolling Action RPG is getting a worldwide release Jan 31st o Also confirmed to get a physical release as close to the digital release as possible Last Week in SuperDerek Didn’t do much. Took a bit of a break New games this week: • Cattails for Switch • Darksiders III coming to PS4 XBONE and PC • Virtual Reality Action RPG In Death is making its way to PlayStation VR   RPG News! JRPG Weekly Update – Fallout 76 Fallout, Let’s Go Pokémon Sells 3 Million! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-t5a2e8myI