Tales of Arise Reached 3 Million Units Sold, It’s Also Now Available on Xbox Game Pass

Tales of Arise Reached 3 Million Units Sold, It’s Also Now Available on Xbox Game Pass

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that JRPG Tales of Arise reached the three million units sold mark across digital and physical. The announcement was made just days before the game was added to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus’ Game Catalogue.

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Tales of Arise ‘Beyond the Dawn’ Expansion To Add Over 20 Hours of Game Content

Tales of Arise ‘Beyond the Dawn’ Expansion To Add Over 20 Hours of Game Content

Bandai Namco was present at Sony’s September 2023 State of Play presentation to reveal an expansion to their 2021 JPRG Tales of Arise called Beyond the Dawn, which is set to launch on November 9.

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Tales of Arise is getting Sword Art Online DLC

Tales of Arise is getting Sword Art Online DLC

Bandai Namco announced that a new DLC pack will allow players to fight against Sword Art Online’s Kirito and Asuna in Tales of Arise. The pack also features new outfits for selected characters, plus unlock an exclusive Mystic Arte for Alphen.

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Tales of Arise Review - Worlds Apart

Tales of Arise Review - Worlds Apart

A few issues can be found in Tales of Arise, but they weren’t enough to taint my time with the game, as this is easily one of the best JPRGs I’ve played in years. What we have here is a game that puts the franchise in a new spotlight at the start of a new generation of consoles, reminding us that the Tales Of series is alive and in good hands.

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Tales of Arise Guide: Combat Tips and Tricks

Tales of Arise Guide: Combat Tips and Tricks

Tales of Arise is now out in the wild and many are enjoying their time with the JRPG. Whether you’re newcomer to the series or a huge Tales fan, here's a few combat tips to make you more effective in battle as you explore the conflict between the Renans and the Dahnans.

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Tales of Arise sales top 1 million, now fastest selling title in franchise history

Tales of Arise sales top 1 million, now fastest selling title in franchise history

Bandai Namco announced that Tales of Arise is doing rather well as it has surpassed the 1 million units sold mark, making it the fastest selling title in franchise history. The JRPG was released just last week on September 10.

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Tales of Arise Costume Packs come with strong skills for each character

Tales of Arise Costume Packs come with strong skills for each character

Tales of Arise launched with a variety of DLC offers like costume packs from swimsuit attires to school outfits. What’s unusual is the bonus skill points and skills that come with these cosmetic packages once you claim them.

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The big games releasing in September 2021

September has arrived and there’s a handful of highly anticipated games coming out this month. A good mix of games too as we have new entries to beloved franchises, a new IP to check out, and yet another re-release of a title with added content in case you missed it the first time. Here are top games coming out this month that stood out compared to the rest. 

Tales of Arise (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - September 9

If you’re looking for a new JRPG, Tales of Arise is something to consider as it’s the latest mainline entry to the long-running Tales Of franchise. It retains the signature real-time action-based combat the series is known for but also has a big change as Bandai Namco has switched from their old game engine (which was used to develop previous Tales Of titles) to Unreal Engine 4. The change in game engine overall makes it a more appealing title, especially with new consoles now in the market.

You can see for yourself as Tales of Arise has a free trial demo available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Life is Strange: True Colors (PS5, PS4, XSX, XBO, PC, Switch) - September 10

If you’re looking for a game that’s story-driven then Life is Strange: True Colors is a game to keep in your radar this month. It features a new protagonist named Alex Chen, who has the ability of empathy as she can sense what a person is feeling. It’s a story about her trying to fully grasp her newfound abilities while investigating the murder of a loved one in a small mountain town called Haven Springs. 

This will be the first time a mainline Life is Strange game will not be episodic, so you’ll no longer have to wait for the next episode of the game to release as you can simply play it from start to finish at your own pace. It was originally planned to have the Life is Strange collection to release alongside True Colors, but the collection - which is the remaster of the first two games - was pushed back to release next year.

Deathloop (PS5, PC) - September 14

Deathloop is the latest game from Dishonored developers Arkane Lyon and is a stealth-FPS set in the 1960s. You play as Colt, a man hell-bent on breaking free from this time loop prison. The only way he can break the loop is to assassinate eight high-profile targets before midnight. Dying and failing to kill all eight will result in resetting the loop and doing it all over again. The catch is that there’s an online multiplayer component where players can jump into someone’s game to take the role of rival assassin Julianna Blake, who is tasked to protect the loop from folks like Colt. 

You’ll have Dishonored-like abilities to pull off these assassinations, and you’ll go through a series of trial and error, with Julianna being the unpredictable variable in your plans of breaking out. 

Death Stranding Director’s Cut (PS5, PS4) September 24

anding is getting the Director’s Cut treatment and if ever you’re curious to give Hideo Kojima’s latest game a try, or replay the game, this version adds new missions as well as new features, such as more ways to deliver your cargo, weapons to make you more effective in battle, and even new activities like weapon training, revisiting boss encounters, and even racetrack racing. For the sake of competition, each of the new activities have their respective leaderboards for players hoping to flex their Death Stranding skills.

The Director’s Cut of Death Stranding will be available on both PS4 and PS5. If you own a PS4 copy of the game already, you’ll be charged a cheaper price in order to upgrade to the Director’s Cut version of the game. 

Lost Judgment ( PS5, PS4, XSX) - September 24

Lost Judgment is the sequel to the Yakuza spin-off game Judgment that came out in 2018 and puts players in the shoes of private detective Takayuki Yagami once again as he investigates another high-profile case that doesn’t go according to plan. It’s a noir-style kind of story that features a Yakuza-like melee combat, wrapped in various investigative segments to piece together the story. Since this is still within the realm of Yakuza, it’s only natural to expect mini games as Lost Judgment will feature activities such as skateboarding, school fights, racing, and all sorts of activities to distract the player. 

There’s more games to look out for this month as it feels like there’s a good variety of games that can cover whatever you feel like experiencing in the month of September. To name, there is Warioware: Get it Together (September 10) if you want something fun and quirky to play with friends; Kena: Bridge of Spirits (September 21) for those looking for something that isn’t a sequel; Diablo II Resurrection (September 23) if you want to relive a classic; New World (September 28) if you’re hoping to find a new game to satisfy that MMO itch.

Other games coming out in September 2021 

*release dates could change due to sudden delays and release times vary depending on your region

  • Lake (PC, XSX) – September 1

  • A Total War Saga: Troy Mythos expansion (PC) – September 2

  • El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (PC) – September 2

  • Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (PC) – September 2

  • WRC 10 (PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO) – September 2

  • Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions (PC, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 3

  • Family Trainer (Switch) – September 3

  • Kitaria Fables (PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 3

  • The Medium (PS5) – September 3

  • Bus Simulator 21 (PC, PS4, XBO) – September 7

  • Chernobylite (PS4, XBO) – September 7

  • F.I.S.T: Forged In Shadow Torch (PS4) – September 7

  • Sonic Colors: Ultimate (PC, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 7

  • Struggling (PS4, XBO) – September 8

  • The Artful Escape (PC, XBO) – September 9

  • Kraken Academy!! (PC) – September 10

  • Lost in Random (PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 10

  • NBA 2K22 (PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 10

  • Honey, I Joined a Cult (PC) – September 14

  • Fire Commander (PC) – September 15

  • Merek's Market (PC, PS4, XBO, Stadia) – September 15

  • The Amazing American Circus (PC, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 16

  • Clash of Chefs VR (PC VR) – September 16

  • Eastward (PC, Switch) – September 16

  • SkateBIRD [PC, XBO, Switch] – September 16

  • Aragami 2 (PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO) – September 17

  • Nexomon (PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 17

  • Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom Prince's Edition (Switch) – September 17

  • GameDec (PC) – September 21

  • Sheltered 2 (PC)– September 21

  • Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 22

  • Embr (PC, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 23

  • Sable (PC, XSX, XBO) – September 23

  • Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (Switch) – September 24

  • Ghostrunner (PS5, XSX) – September 28

  • In Sound Mind (PC, PS5, XSX) – September 28

  • Lemnis Gate (PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO) – September 28

  • Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye DLC (PC, PS4, XBO) – September 28

  • Guardians of Hyelore (PC) – September 29

  • Insurgency Sandstorm (PS4, XBO) – September 29

  • Darksiders 3 (Switch) – September 30

  • Demon Skin (PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 30

  • Hot Wheels Unleashed (PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch) – September 30

  • Rogue Lords (PC) – September 30


New Tales Of Arise Trailer Focuses On Story, And I'm Confused

New Tales Of Arise Trailer Focuses On Story, And I'm Confused

During the kick off livestream event at Summer Game Fest, Bandai Namco revealed a new trailer for their upcoming JRPG Tales of Arise, the latest installment in the Tales Of series and this trailer focuses more on the narrative, introducing characters Dohalim and Kisara. Do we know what’s going on? Of course not.

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