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BURLINGAME, Calif. – March 5, 2013 – Today, TECMO KOEI America is thrilled to announce that the latest installment in the fan-favorite Atelier series, Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk for the PlayStation®3, ships to retailers nationwide today. Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk is sure to fulfill the desires of every alchemy RPG fan with new features, battle system additions, and brand-new storyline and characters. Fans of the series will have even more to explore with future DLC releases of new costumes, characters, additional areas, and more! Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk follows the story of Ayesha Altugle, a girl who has been living alone in a secluded workshop ever since her grandfather died and her younger sister went missing a few years ago. She supports herself by making and selling medicine. As the story begins, she finds out that her younger sister IS alive somewhere in the world. Now, she must devote herself to finding her younger sister. Her journey to keep her promise begins...

On February 21st, NIS America (NISA) held their annual Press Reunion event in San Francisco. For NIS themselves, 2013 marks two important milestones for the company: NIS will be celebrating their twentieth anniversary come July while one of their flagship series, Disgaea will be celebrating its tenth anniversary. Of course, not to be overshadowed by Sony's PlayStation 4 announcement from the previous day, NIS President Souhei Niikawa was on hand at the event to not only pledge support for the system but to also mention that NIS has begun to develop for it as well.

NIS America to localize Namco Bandai's epic JRPG, Time and Eternity (Toki to Towa) this summer!

Santa Ana, Calif. (February 21, 2013) – NIS America is ecstatic to announce that Time and Eternity™, a title highly anticipated by RPG fans across the world, will be released in North America and Europe this summer exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system! In this brand-new style of hand-drawn animation RPG, you will witness your own death at your wedding before traveling back in time with your wife-to-be in order to track down your killer! Time and Eternity will be available in North America and Europe this summer, just in time to soak up all your vacation time! A variety of DLC will also become available after release, allowing you to dive even deeper into the world of Time and Eternity. For more information, visit NISAmerica.com.

From the creative minds of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness comes the spiritual successor to Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger vs Darkdeath Evilman, the Guided Fate Paradox this fall to both North America and Europe.

Santa Ana, Calif. (February 21, 2013) – NIS America announced today that The Guided Fate Paradox™ is set to release this coming fall exclusively on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in both North America and Europe!

Created by the same development team as Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, The Guided Fate Paradox is the spiritual successor to Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger Vs. Darkdeath Evilman – an extremely approachable roguelike RPG. The Guided Fate Paradox continues in the same vein with a fresh and unique approach towards the roguelike genre, with a memorable cast of characters and story, tons of customization, and seemingly infinite replayability.

NIS America to release casual-friendly Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness this fall, exclusively on the PlayStation 3!

Santa Ana, Calif. (February 21, 2013) – NIS America is thrilled to announce that the newest installment of the fan-favorite strategy RPG series, Disgaea®D2: A Brighter Darkness, is being released on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system this fall in North America and Europe. Celebrating the 20th year of Nippon Ichi Software and 10th anniversary of the Disgaea series, Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness brings back the popular trio from the first game: Laharl, Etna, and Flonne! With a completely new and original storyline, it offers game system refinements that will entice new fans, while still offering the same kind of hardcore, over-the-top, endless gameplay that is sure to please longtime fans! Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness will also feature various DLC to keep entertaining players for even more sleepless nights this fall!

Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, or Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai, is an anime produced by A-1 Pictures which aired on Noitamina in April 2011. A movie that recaps the series and shows content from the sequel will premier in 2013 during the summer.

Santa Ana, CA (December 26, 2012) – NIS America is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Love Live! School idol project for the North American market. Love Live! is a brand-new anime series set to begin airing in Japan this January. Putting an interesting spin on the anime world, Love Live! features fictional animated characters and living, breathing group members side by side! The package release date information will be announced in the coming months. For those interested in a sneak peek, visit Crunchyroll to get your early fix of Love Live! beginning January 8, at 8 a.m. PST. For more information on streaming the show, visit Crunchyroll.com

Santa Ana, Calif. (November 8, 2012) NIS America announced today that its new multiplayer action game, Clan of Champions™, is set to release on the North American PlayStation®Network (PlayStation®3) on November 20, 2012. The European version is set to release at a later date. Clan of Champions is a hardcore multiplayer action game set in a violent medieval fantasy world, and is developed by ACQUIRE Corp.

About the game:

In Clan of Champions, you can play solo or with/against friends online, with one simple goal in mind: to become the champion. Alliances will be made and shattered, bonds will be forged and broken. When your life is on the line, it's every warrior for themselves in the battle-hardened online arena known as Clan of Champions! Blast your foes with short-range magic spells, or engage in brutal physical combat! Combine your physical skills with passive abilities to create the ultimate warrior. Team up with your friends online and take on even more furious battles!

Key features:

Fast-paced Combat – Jump into the fray with a variety of fighting styles and magical spell sets. Find your favorite combination of skills to take on the enemy!

Multiplayer – Recruit your friends online with the 3-person co-op mode or 3-vs-3 battle mode.

Customization – Customize your character’s appearance and stat distribution. There are many different weapons and plenty of equipment to aid in creating a unique warrior in your battle for survival!

Dynamic Warfare – Strip your enemy of their gear mid-battle and seize it for your own use! Switch weapons and fighting styles on the fly!

Weapon Mastery – Pick whichever weapon type you’d like to specialize in. The longer you use each type of weapon, the more skills and moves you’ll unlock!

Release (US) November 20, 2012

Platform PlayStation®3 (PSN)

Genre Action

Player(s) 1-6

ESRB Mature Publisher NIS America, Inc.

Developer ACQUIRE Corp.

About ACQUIRE Corp.

ACQUIRE Corp. was established in 1994 as a small company consisting of only three people.

Sony Music Entertainment held a contest searching for an original PlayStation game design, to which Takuma Endo (President of ACQUIRE) sent his Tenchu game design and won. Sony Music then gave him the money to expand his fledgling studio and develop the game. Over several years, ACQUIRE grew from a 3-man indie developer to a full-scale game development studio, now one of the top independent development studios in Japan.

About NIS America

In 2003, NIS America was established in Southern California to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North America. NIS America’s team members devote themselves to the fans. Their respect for their fans is at the heart of everything they do. As an established entertainment publisher in the U.S., NIS America is committed to continuous growth and improvement.

NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a Japanese company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs with titles such as Disgaea, Phantom Brave, and Makai Kingdom. NIS America has also become a publisher of Japanese anime titles, such as Toradora!, kimi ni todoke -From Me to You-, and Katanagatari.

NIS America's newest anime Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up now shipping nationwide!

Santa Ana, CA (September 11, 2012) – NIS America is thrilled to announce that Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up Complete Series Premium Edition releases today in North America. Ghastly Prince Enma Burning up Complete Series Premium Edition will deliver complete satisfaction with its collectible slipcase, extensive hardcover art book, and on-disc bonus features. Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up will expose you to gallons of insane action and goofy gags, as well as lethal levels of pop culture references from days gone by. Go Nagai, the show's original comic author, is famous for his unique characters and stories, and this newest iteration of his classic tale will knock your perception of Japanese anime on its butt! Prepare yourself for a wild ride, as this title is now available at select online retailers: Right Stuf, The Anime Corner Store, Anime Pavilion, and NIS America Online Store.

Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up Complete Series Premium Edition

About the show:

Meet the Demon Patrol: a hotheaded demon prince; a sultry, half-naked ice princess; a lusty frog-demon spy; a talking wizard hat... Plus a little girl shows up. This rag-tag group has been charged with the protection of Earth from a multitude of demons who would love nothing more than to bring their world crashing down around them. They'll face off against a vengeful squid, a somnambulant kittycat, a pot full of snakes, a night-stalking deciduous, a hater of crotches, and even a literal butthead! Descend into an unreality filled with pratfalls, lewd behavior, and enough obscure cultural jetsam to drown us all!

About the extras:

- A hardcover art book (full color, 36 pages) that explores the show's outrageous world and characters,
with detailed bios, illustrations, concept art, roundtable discussions with cast and crew, and an all-new
interview with the original author, Go Nagai himself! - Clean openings and endings for each episode (except episode 3 ending)

Cast

Kappei Yamaguchi as Enma (Inuyasha, One Piece, Death Note)
Mamiko Noto as Yukiko (kimi ni todoke, Clannad, Negima!)
Takehito Koyasu as Kappavier (Fushigi Yugi, Baccano!, Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge)
Minoru Inaba as Chapeauldie (One Piece, Case Closed, Berserk)
Ayako Kawasumi as Harumi (Fate/Zero, Nodame Cantabile, PandoraHearts)
Rumi Shishido as Enpi (Xenosaga the Animation, High School of the Dead, Welcome to the N.H.K.)

Produced by

Original author: Go Nagai (Devilman, Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, Cutie Honey) Director: Yoshitomo Yonetani (Brigadoon, Betterman)
Studio: Brain's・Base (Baccano!, Durarara!!, Natsume's Book of Friends)

About NIS America

In 2003, NIS America was established in Southern California to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North America. NIS America's team members devote themselves to the fans. Their respect for their fans is at the heart of everything they do. As an established entertainment publisher in the U.S., NIS America is committed to continuous growth and improvement. NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a Japanese company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs with titles such as Disgaea, Phantom Brave, and Makai Kingdom. NIS America has also become a publisher of Japanese anime titles, such as Toradora!, Katanagatari, and kimi ni todoke -From Me to You-. Contact: NIS America, Inc. 1221 E. Dyer Road, Suite 100, Santa Ana, CA 92705 / 714-540-1122 / NISAmerica.com

NIS America's Mugen Souls gets delayed to October 16th.