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Rainbow Moon, Rainbow Skies Will Grace PlayStation 4 In 2016

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SideQuest Studios just made our day.

As they revealed over at the PlayStation Blog , a double dose of beautiful turn-based strategy is coming to PlayStation 4 in 2016.

First up, the team is bringing the very well-received Rainbow Moon to Sony's new console some time next year, which is great news for all those who missed out the previous generation. And besides, you'll want to play the first before playing the second…

The second effort is the previously announced sequel, Rainbow Skies , which is also coming to PS4 now. It won't be ready until the second half of 2016 but the developers are working hard to expand and improve: The anticipated game now "has an increased emphasis on storytelling, writing, character backgrounds, and acting." Featuring "multiple, interwoven narratives" and easy-to-read dialogue, the game will be that much deeper and more rewarding.

There will even be a more complex dialogue system, as four characters can now speak simultaneously. All of this comes as music to the ears of Rainbow Moon followers, because they've been asking SideQuest for a better and more involved storyline in Skies . Additionally, we get new animations, emoticons and conversation-specific icons, along with short cut-scenes they're calling "action clips."

Well, if we have to wait for another year or so, it's nice to know the game will be even better when it finally arrives.

Related Game(s): Rainbow Moon, Rainbow Skies

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Rainbow Skies Teaser Shows Off Colorful World And Characters

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Strategy/RPG aficionados don't always have the best options throughout the year.

But hey, that just means they have more time for games like Rainbow Skies .

The upcoming sequel to the well-received Rainbow Moon , the latest from EastAsiaSoft features upgraded visuals and enhanced mechanics, along with a brand new story and a bunch of fresh faces. A new teaser video released today shows off the game in all its cutesy fantastical glory, although we don't get a healthy dose of in-depth gameplay.

We're hearing about some changes to the core gameplay we enjoyed in Rainbow Moon and we might be seeing glimpses of that in this trailer… Rainbow Skies is headed to the PS3 and Vita later this year.

Related Game(s): Rainbow Skies

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Rainbow Skies Set For PS3/Vita, Pleases RPG Fans In 2014

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Woo-hoo!

Rainbow Moon was a godsend for old-school strategy/RPG lovers, and those fans are about to smile. Maybe even cry.

Indie game publisher and developer eastasiasoft and development partner SideQuest Studios have announced that the sequel, Rainbow Skies , will be an exclusive release for the PlayStation Network in 2014. The game will be playable on the PS3 and Vita, and it will feature cross-play support! This means you can play on the PS3 and then, after leaving the house, you can keep playing on Sony's new portable.

Said SideQuest CEO Marcus Pukropski:

"We have enjoyed great support and success on the PlayStation®3 system in the past and are happy to bring our latest development to the PlayStation® family in 2014. Rainbow Skies combines lots of fan feedback with our own vision and will be an awesome mix of old meets new. We are looking forward to showing gamers more of Rainbow Skies in the months to come."

The fresh effort will feature a new and vibrant world, loaded with intimidating dungeons, strategic turn-based battles, towns, shops, "and everything else your role-playing heart desires." You can also expect tamable monsters, upgradable and customizable characters, and a ton of new items and equipment. There's even a huge amount of optional endgame content, side and treasure hunt quests, and an all-new main story. Lastly, we can experience a "technically perfect game engine that runs at 60 fps with little to no load times." Talk about streamlined!

Man, it's like a veteran RPG fan's dream come true.

Related Game(s): Rainbow Skies

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Rainbow Skies Revealed: A Bigger And Better Rainbow Moon

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Last year's Rainbow Moon was a breath of fresh air and one of the best downloadable titles of the generation.

The old-school RPG/strategy fans loved it and now, they've got something else to look forward to: The same development team is working on a new fantasy role-playing project called Rainbow Skies .

They've teamed up with indie developer SideQuest Studios to work on the new game, which isn't exactly a sequel or even a follow-up effort, as it boasts new characters, new story, and a whole new world. Said SideQuest CEO Marcus Pukropski:

Built on Rainbow Moon’s system, Rainbow Skies is a completely new game that is set in a new world with new characters and a new story. A lot of feedback has been taken into consideration and we are confident that Rainbow Skies will offer an even deeper and more versatile gameplay experience, while staying absolutely true to its roots. We can’t wait to show more of Rainbow Skies to our fans."

There will be a bunch of new gameplay features, many of which will be appreciated by those who provided that feedback to the designers.

Check 'em out:

Okay, so it isn't a sequel, but it's basically a bigger and better Rainbow Moon , and we're totally down with that. Rainbow Skies is slated to hit consoles and handhelds in late 2014.

Related Game(s): Rainbow Skies

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