Saga series 30th anniversary! "Sa Ga COLLECTION" release decision! Itoken's new song is also included!

Nintendo Direct mini Software Maker Lineup 2020.8 " was held on August 26, 2020.
Among the many new information announced, I was particularly excited about the " Sa・Ga COLLECTION "!
I would like to explain what kind of title it will be and why I was so excited!

The origin of the "SaGa" series that continues to this day

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Sa-Ga COLLECTION" will be the first complete port of the three games released for the Game Boy, " Mage Toushi Sa-Ga," "Sa-Ga 2: Legend of the Hidden Treasure," and "Sa-Ga 3: Master of Time and Space [Complete ]," and will be the 30th anniversary title of the "SaGa" series. It will be a commemorative title.
Furthermore, the three English versions of " FINAL FANTASY LEGEND " are also included in this title!
Since the first Game Boy RPG "Mage Toushi SaGa" was released in 1989, the series has been followed by "Saga Scarlet Grace," "Romancing Saga Re-Universe," and "Saga: The Last Airbender" in video games.
The collaboration with Saga Prefecture and the stage adaptation of the game make it a great title not only for fans, but also for the younger generation who were not born when the game was released.
We're sure some of you are wondering what the game is all about, so here's the intro!

Mage Toushi Sa-Ga

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Once upon a time, four worlds created by God were connected by a single tower.
There was a legend among the people living there.
There is a paradise on top of the tower.
Another adventurer is about to set out on a journey to this legendary paradise.

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SaGa 2: The Legend of the Hidden Treasure

Hidden treasures.... They are the legacy left by the gods who created the world.
Numerous battles took place over these hidden treasures, and those who survived gained great power and began to call themselves new gods.
The winners gained great power and began to call themselves new gods.

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Sa-Ga 3: Champion of Time and Space [Complete].

Thousands of years ago, the god "Saul" invaded from another dimension
He sealed the gods who invaded from another dimension with the legendary fighter "Stethros".
The long-lasting peace that followed was broken by the appearance of a mysterious "water bottle.
An adventure that spans the present, past and future begins.

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Just reading this makes me excited!
I, who have played the original version, would like to talk about this and that, but spoilers are strictly forbidden for those playing for the first time !
They are all masterpieces, so please go play them!

Useful features and new songs!

Sa・Ga COLLECTION" is not just a collection of the three games!
It has a variety of convenient features such as a high-speed mode that allows you to play comfortably while maintaining the charm of the originals.
You can even hold the game vertically in portable mode!

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What's more! The package art is designed by Katsutoshi Fujioka, who designed the characters for "Mage Tower Saga," "Saga 2: Legend of the Hidden Treasure" and "Saga 3: The Supreme Champion of Time and Space" and also designed the characters and package art for "Saga 2: The Legend of the Hidden Treasure" and "Saga 3: The Final Fantasy". Kenji Ito, a.k.a. Itoken, who has composed the music for the Saga series, has created a new song for this title!
Mr. Itoken's songs are all masterpieces, so just the fact that a new song will be included in the package is enough to make it a must buy!

A super luxury commemorative box set is going on sale!

Since "Sa・Ga COLLECTION" is a commemorative title for the 30th anniversary of the Sa・Ga series, a commemorative box set " Sa・Ga 30th Anniversary BOX [God] " will be released!

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The "Sa-Ga COLLECTION" is a 600+ page book that includes a download code for the main game, a novel and play script for the Saga series, and a text review of the Saga history by series director, Akitoshi Kawazu.
A CD featuring newly arranged music from "Mage Toushi SaGa," "SaGa 2: Legend of the Hidden Treasure," and "SaGa 3: Master of Time and Space [Conclusion].
The CD comes with a commemorative medal featuring popular characters from the Saga series.
The "Saga 30th Anniversary BOX [God]", a set of items that no fan should miss out on, is available in limited quantities exclusively through Square Enix's official e-commerce site, e-STORE, for 14,500 yen (tax included).
The price is 14,500 yen (tax included). Reserve your copy before it's gone!

The official website of the saga is also open to the public!

Sa-Ga COLLECTION" will be released on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at a price of 3,100 yen (tax included).

You can get an early purchase bonus of 10% off at 2,790 yen (tax included)until December 20, 2020 (Sunday)!
Many of you may have already purchased the game since it is now available for download in advance at My Nintendo Store.
The official website of "Sa-Ga COLLECTION" is now open!
Those who played the game back in the day will be nostalgic, and those who have never played it can learn more about what it's all about, so be sure to visit!
For more information, please visit the official "Sa・Ga COLLECTION" website!