Early Sept 2011 news/updates

So there was a fairly large dead period earlier this year. This was mostly due to me playing different games that had nothing to do with turn based tactics, and because I've been writing for other web sites which has been taking up my spare writing time. I've been volunteer writing for extremegamer.ca and pocketfulofmb.com. I've been able to work with some helpful and friendly editors and improve my writing by reviewing genres and types of games that I don't normally play. With the year closing out I'm thinking of doing a best of 2011 tactics games sort of article.

TGS 2011 is coming soon and you can expect some Vita announcements. We've already got two tactics games for Vita announced: a Disgaea 3 remake and a Moe Moe Daisensou remake. I'm expecting a Vita Super Robot Wars title to be announced, likely also a remake.
We might also be getting some news on 3DS tactics games with the Nintendo 3DS press conference in a day or so.

There's only one tactics release I'm aware of this month, Disgaea 4. It has a level editor which is pretty neat. I'm sure players will invent more challenging content than the developers ever have. It seems to be pleasing series fans.

A new SD Gundam G Generation title was announced recently. This series doesn't get as much attention as Super Robot Wars but it's by the same developer/publisher Namco Bandai.

I kind of overlooked this game from earlier in the year, but Legends of War: Patton's Campaign is worth a look. It plays almost exactly like Valkyria Chronicles except it's an overhead perspective instead of a third person behind the shoulder perspective. It's a WW2 game with historical weapons, infantry, and war machines, but don't feel too intimidated. It's a very accessible game with 5 difficulty options and ranking.

New Hostile Sector trailer. This is a squad level PvP tactics game for PC played in an online persistent world.

If you can't tell, I've been playing all of the Super Robot Wars games in chronological order, starting with the very first one. It's been quite a trip thus far. I do enjoy retro games and challenging content so the older SRWs are a good combination for me. I've been on a bit of a SRW kick lately. I recently realized that SRW is one of the most prolific and long lasting series of tactics games and will likely outlive many more. So it's not a bad series to throw your hat into if you're a fan of the genre.