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During the early PS3 days SEGA brought out a title called Valkyria Chronices which gathered a cult classic status among the fanbase for its story, gameplay and colourful graphics. The series later gained sequels on the PlayStation Portable but only the second game made it to the west.

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Today (17th November), Famitsu have announced that SEGA will be releasing the fourth instalment to the franchise known as Valkyria: Azure Revolution. Details are not yet known however SEGA have also announced that the first game in the series will be remastered for PlayStation 4 this February in Japan.

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The game will sell for 4,990 Yen and it will have high-resolution graphics, as well as downloadable content and trophies. A demo for Valkyria: Azure Revolution will be included with the release, and Sega will be taking feedback from users who play the demo.

Source: Gematsu
 
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New Update for Vakyria: Azure Revolution:

With the discovery of the azure mineral Ragnite, the powerful Rus Empire achieved rapid industrial development and expanded its territory. Jutland, a small country, is econmically blockaded by the large country, and advocating “independence and freedom from colonial rule,” strikes the empire army’s base.

Characters
■ Amleth – The protagonist. The commanding officer of the Jutland Kingdom’s elite Anti-Valkyria Unit.
■ Ophelia – The heroine. The princess of the Jutland Kingdom.
■ Brynhildr – A Valkyria sided with the Rus Empire that stands before the heroes.

System
■ “Gouache” Drawing Engine – Through detail and vivid color, the game is depicted in a painting-esque visual presentation..
■ “LeGION” Battle System – A rela-time battle system with added simulation elements. Details are still unknown, but in the screenshots, you can see party members attacking at the same time.

Staff
■ Developer: Media Vision
■ Character Models: Flight Unit
■ Chief Producer: Youichi Shimosato
■ Producer: Katsura Mikami
■ Director: Takeshi Ozawa
■ Character Design: Hiro Kiyohara, Takayama Toshiaki

The game will be coming to PlayStation 4 in Winter 2016.

Source: Gematsu
 
Re: Valkyria Chronicles is back! 1st game PS4 Remaster & IV: Azure Revolution announced

I didn't have a PS3 but I remember Valkyria Chronicles being one of the games that made me consider getting one. I'd most likely give it a go if it does come to PS4 over here.
 
Re: Valkyria Chronicles is back! 1st game PS4 Remaster & IV: Azure Revolution announced

A remaster of the first game will be a day 1 buy if it comes over to the west.
 
New screenshots revealed.

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Valkyria: Azure Revolution
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Gematsu said:
Details from Weekly Famitsu’s interview with director Takeshi Ozawa and chief producer Youichi Simosato have surfaced:

How work on a new Valkyria game began…

Ozawa: “We wanted to do something new using Valkyria, and one of the things we’re putting in is a real-time system. Initially, we were considering real-time strategy, but we went with an RPG because we think that’s what more users will want to play.”

This game’s connection to Valkyria Chronicles…

Ozawa: “This time, we switched to an RPG. The concept of the battle system and the sensation of the battlefield are the same, but because it’s an RPG with simulation elements, you can experience the battlefield through a different perspective.”

Regarding the flow of the game…

Ozawa: “You get the feeling that you’re taking territory from a major power and expanding your scope. You’ll prepare at the base, go out to the field, achieve your objectives, and return to base. It’s similar to an RPG where you go into dungeons.”

Regarding the world…

Ozawa: “It’s completely different (from Valkyria Chronicles). This time, the key item known as Ragnite is not just used as an energy resource, but also has magical aspects. Valkyria are supernatural compared to humans, beings considered close to gods.”

Shimosato: “I want them to become known as the Senjou series and Kakumei series.” (Note: This means the “Battlefield” series and “Revolution” series. In Japan, Valkyria Chronicles is called “Senjou no Valkyria,” or “Valkyria of the Battlefield,” while this new title is called “Aoki Kakumei no Valkyria,” or “Valkyria of the Azure Revolution.”)

Regarding combat…

Ozawa: “There are symbol encounters, but symbols are shown as a unit, and you can interact with a symbol before the encounter. You can snipe an enemy symbol, use a smokescreen to disable it, or shoot at it with a rifle to lure the enemy. Sniping is powerful, but on the battlefield it functions like an usable item so there are limits how often it can be used.

“Battles are conducted by setting commands to buttons. They’re action-ish battles. It takes on the familiar form of recent RPGs. The maximum amount of party members is five. You control one of them, and the rest move based on a set thought process.”

Shimosato: “As there are beings that transform into tanks, there are also weapons that imitate living things.”

A message for fans…

Shimosato: “We can’t announce it yet, but we’re commissioning music from a famous name.”

Ozawa: “There are parts similar to Valkyria Chronicles, but because it’s largely different on the surface in a good way, we want you to enjoy this game with flat eyes as a new series.”
Source: Gematsu

It's also worth noting that SEGA has trademarked Valkyria: Azure Revolution for Europe.
 
I purchased and completed the PS3 version of Valkyria Chronicles but (depending on the price) I might be willing to upgrade to a PS4 version I am also looking forward to the new game (should it get released over here).
 
New details on Vakyria Chronicles Remaster!

What's in VCR?
■ Runs in 1080p
■ PlayStation Network trophies
■ Includes the following downloadable content released for the 2008 original release packaged in the box:
■ - Additional Mode: “Hard EX Mode”
■ - Additional Episode: “Edy’s Mission: Enter the Edy Detachment”
■ - Additional Episode: “Selvaria’s Mission: Behind Her Blue Flame”
■ - Additional Episode: “Challenges of the Edy Detachment”
■ A playable demo for Valkyria: Azure Revolution.
 
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