Though there is as yet no information regarding this on Sega Japan’s website, or even at Famitsu’s site, various gaming sites on the web state that Sega have announced Shining Soul II in the latest issue of V-Jump Magazine in Japan. I’ve checked the V-Jump website, but there isn’t anything about it there. I don’t doubt that it’s true, but I have emailed my contact at Sega Japan in hope of receiving further information regarding this.
Apparently, it’s due for release in the next few months. This is, it would seem, the game Sega were referring to last year in May. It seems strange that they should choose to sequel Shining Soul, which sold relatively poorly in Japan and was not well received by Shining fans. However, perhaps they are taking this opportunity to introduce some more traditional Shining features into the game… and maybe then we’ll finally see a new Force-style game released. We can but hope!
I will of course post any further news as I hear it!
Sometimes I really think I should change my sleeping patterns, so that this stuff doesn’t always come up when I’m in bed…