XSEED Games have announced that they will be publishing visual novel London Detective Mysteria, that originally released in Japan as ikoku Tantei Mysteria: The Crown. Those attending can enjoy a first hands on demo with London Detective Mysteria during Anime Expo 2018 from July 5-8. This title has been rated M for Mature and will be published digitally for PlayStation Vita and Windows PC in Fall 2018.

There will also be a localization panel on Friday (6th), and gamers will have a second chance to try out their E3 lineup. More information about that below.

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XSEED Games Announces London Detective Mysteria, Anime Expo 2018 Presence with Seven Playable Titles
Get a Second Chance to Play XSEED Games’ E3 Lineup and a First Hands-On with ‘London Detective Mysteria’, and Check Out the Localization Panel Friday for Behind the Scenes Stories
Torrance, Calif. – June 22, 2018 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that they will be publishing the visual novel London Detective Mysteria, originally released in Japan as Eikoku Tantei Mysteria: The Crown, digitally for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and Windows PC in fall 2018. The publisher will be showing off the first playable version of the game in the west during Anime Expo 2018 from July 5 – 8 in Los Angeles, where they will also be hosting an 18+ localization panel on Friday, July 6 at 8:30PM in room WS2/406AB.
In addition to showing off London Detective Mysteria, XSEED Games will have their full E3 lineup of games available for hands-on demos including Fate/EXTELLA Link, Freedom Planet, Gungrave VR, Gal Metal, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, and SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal, plus all sorts of goodies available for sale at their booth. Attendees interested in what goes on behind the scenes with game localization can attend the XSEED Games Localization Panel (18+) taking place at 8:30PM on Friday, July 6 in room WS2/406AB to hear localization staff talk about current projects. Be sure to stay until the end for a Q&A and raffle.
XSEED Games will be located in the South Hall, Booth #4111. The following titles have not yet been rated by the ESRB unless stated otherwise.

About London Detective Mysteria [PlayStation®Vita system Playable]

Eschew the frivolities of 19th century London’s high society and instead delve into the curiosities that lie hidden in London’s darkest corners in London Detective Mysteria. Playing as the heiress of House Whiteley, players will name their own Lady Whiteley as they investigate mysteries of London and interact with personalities inspired by famous fictional characters including Detective Holmes, Jack the Ripper, and more. Take full control over the experience by adjusting text speed or even the individual speaking volumes of individual characters and their original Japanese voices. Players must choose their words carefully as they interact with other characters, as decisions made throughout the story will not only affect special rewards but will also shape whether Lady Whiteley finds love or something more sinister in the shadows of 19th century London.

London Detective Mysteria will be published digitally for PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and Windows PC by XSEED Games in Fall 2018. For more details as they’re announced, please keep an eye on XSEED Games’ social media channels via Facebook and Twitter. This title has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB.

©2018 Karin Entertainment.

About Fate/EXTELLA LINK[PlayStation®4 system Playable]
Picking up where the story ended in Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star, Fate/EXTELLA LINK expands the roster of playable Servants with 10 legendary heroes added to the original selection of 16. These newly added Servants hail from other entries in the Fate series and include the likes of Astolfo, Scàthach, and Francis Drake. The high-speed action gameplay of Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star returns with improved visuals and new battle mechanics in both single-player and an added multiplayer mode supporting 4-on-4 online battles on PlayStation®4 system. Players will also be able to move freely around their new base camp—a medieval cathedral suspended in the sky—and interact with Servants to build bonds with them.
Developed by Marvelous and slated for publishing in North America on PS4™ system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system by XSEED Games, Fate/EXTELLA LINK will release this winter both digitally and physically on PS4™ system and digitally on “PS Vita” system. More release details will be shared at a future time. This title has not been rated by the ESRB.
©TYPE-MOON ©2018 Marvelous Inc.
About Gungrave VR [PlayStation®VR Playable]
In Gungrave VR, players take control of Grave with his iconic set of dual guns, Cerberus, and will have to master different playstyles to take down the various foes that stand in his way. Levels consist either of free-moving third-person gameplay or first-person action that includes both stationary and mobile sections, offering players a variety of modes to help put them in the shoes of the resurrected Millennion agent himself. With an array of shooting attacks, close-range strikes using Grave’s coffin, Bullet Time, and more, Gungrave VR brings an authentic Gungrave experience to virtual reality for the very first time.
Gungrave VR will be published for PlayStation®VR on PlayStation®4 system by XSEED Games digitally and at retail in Fall 2018. For more details as they’re announced, please keep an eye on XSEED Games’ social media channels via Facebook and Twitter. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
©RED / DEVELOPMENT and Publishing by IGGYMOB
About Gal Metal [Nintendo Switch Playable]
Gal Metal is a rhythm game designed for Nintendo Switch that turns each Joy-Con™ into a drum stick. Players will take hold of the Joy-Cons to rock along with the music as they create their own complex performances and rack up millions of points using personal free-form drum lines based on over a dozen different beats. With Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controller support on offer as well, players will be able to choose how they want to jam and earn metal power to use against nefarious alien invaders in this uniquely adlib-friendly rhythm experience.
Gal Metal will be published for Nintendo Switch by XSEED Games physically and digitally in Fall 2018. For more details as they’re announced, please keep an eye on XSEED Games’ social media channels via Facebook and Twitter. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
About Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin [PlayStation®4 system Playable]
In Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, players take on the role of Sakuna, a proud yet lonely harvest goddess who is banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. Sakuna tames the island by defeating demons using farm tools as weapons while also making ample use of her “celestial scarf,” a magical item that allows her to grapple distant enemies and platforms. Along the way, she establishes a home in a mountain village, which serves as a base of operations for crafting weapons and cooking food. Additionally, as a harvest goddess, she grows rice by following a detailed process that encompasses everything from planting to harvesting. Through this process, across each of the four seasons, she’s able to improve the harvest and hone her battle skills alike.
Created by Edelweiss and published in North America by XSEED Games, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is in development for the PS4™ system and Windows PC in North America. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
©2018 Edelweiss
About SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal [PlayStation®4 system Playable]
SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal brings the original Nintendo 3DS™ release’s classic 2.5D action to modern hardware with a full 3D remake and a fresh retelling of the tale that started it all. This fast-paced brawler will provide updated combat mechanics and character models, as well as the new Burst mode for a voluptuous visual feast! The series’ popular Dressing Room mode continues to see expansion too, with a wealth of new outfits and options that allow players to customize their favorite girls’ looks and styles. With additional DLC episodes that will reveal new details of Yumi and Miyabi’s histories prior to meeting Asuka and Homura, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal delivers an authentic recreation of the original game while ensuring that series fans will have plenty of new content to look forward to!
Developed by HONEY∞PARADE GAMES, Inc. and slated for publishing on PS4™ system and Windows PC, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal will release this fall both digitally and physically on PS4™ system and digitally on Windows PC. More release details will be shared at a future time. This title has not been rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
©2018 Marvelous Inc./HONEY PARADE GAMES Inc.
About Freedom Planet[Nintendo Switch Playable]
Freedom Planet is a fast-paced combat-driven platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against hostile foreign powers and alien attack forces. There’s trouble around every turn, from insects to giant robots to sheer explosive destruction, but players will have a variety of special fighting abilities at their disposal to blast through more than a dozen massive, nonlinear stages. The campaign may be played through as Lilac, Carol, or the unlockable Milla, each of whom has completely unique gameplay mechanics, an altered story mode in which the selected character takes the lead, and even a few of her own unique stages.
Developed by GalaxyTrail and slated for publishing on Nintendo Switchby XSEED Games, Freedom Planet will release this fall digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. More information on the game can be found at http://freedomplanetgame.com/. The Nintendo Switch version of this title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
© 2018 GalaxyTrail, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Lilac, Carol and Milla © Ziyo Ling.
For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, on Twitter, and via their localization blogs on Tumblr.
About XSEED Games:
XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA’S TRIP, or The Legend of Heroes: Trails series, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.
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