Announced by Natsume yesterday, this new chapter will "evolve the franchise."

Announced through Twitter and detailed in a press release, Natsume revealed the next chapter in the Harvest Moon franchise: The Lost Valley.

According to Hiro Maekawa, President & CEO of Natsume, "while it does get back to what everyone loves about the early games, it also innovates in a way that no Harvest Moon game ever has." Maekawa goes on to say that "You've never played a Harvest Moon game quite like this!"

We're not sure how this hype will hold up, but you can find out at E3 – South Hall, Booth 615. Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley will launch "later this year" for Nintendo 3DS.

Colt "ShdwFlm" Casey
Deputy Editor