Rune Factory is spin-off of the Harvest Moon series, part of a re-invention of the franchise for its 10th anniversary. Described by producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto as Harvest Moon where you wield a sword, the game has being developed with the idea of creating a fantasy world in which the player exists, rather than the standard type of RPG where you play the role of a hero and work your way through a storyline. You are able to capture monsters, raise them on your farm, and add them to your adventuring party.

E3 2007: Rune Factory Hands-On - July 12, 2007
Harvest Moon + sword = Harvest Moon with a sword.

Harvest Moon Playtest - August 31, 2006
I'd rather starve than farm with this horrible control scheme.

Online Features for Havest Moon - November 10, 2005
New DS spin on series promises action, stylus support and network features.

Rune Factory Q&A; - May 3, 2007
We talk with Natsume about the upcoming Harvest Moon fantasy title. First video and over 30 exclusive screens inside!

Games: The Big E3 List: 2007 Edition - June 1, 2007
Gaming's biggest show may be transformed, but it still has software!

Games: Games of TGS: The Official List - September 14, 2006
Over 570 games to show in Japan -- even including one game for the original Xbox!

New Harvest Moon for DS - November 1, 2005
Marvelous announces a completely original DS entry in the long-running farming sim.

New DS Titles! - August 1, 2004
Nintendo, Square Enix, Gamearts and Konami add new entries.