After just announcing an enhanced version of Persona 5 yesterday Atlus has now announced that they have a brand new game on the way but this one is styled a little bit different. Developed by Omega Force, the game is called Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers and will be a musou/warriors style game that will generally place players up against thousands of enemy units at a time.
So far we only know that Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers is going to be released on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch sometime in the future and that Joker will be a playable character though the teaser trailer does show a mysterious girl that has never appeared in the series up to this point.
Last month we learned that Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 would be arriving in 2020 and now Paradox Interactive and developer Hardsuit Labs have released some new information about the game in the form of a trailer and new details for the Thinblood clan who were always represented in the previous game as being second-rate vampires that were looked down upon by other clans.
It seems that when players begin the game they will start as a newly embraced Thinblood before eventually being able to join one of the five full-blooded Kindred clans. The thinbloods are a recent, weaker strain of vampire who face a constant struggle to survive in the World of Darkness. While they are often treated as second-class citizens by full-blood Kindred, Seattle’s leadership has been uncharacteristically tolerant of Thinbloods. As Seattle has only relatively recently come under Camarilla control, it remains a city of opportunity where Thinbloods can navigate their way into the higher circles of vampire society; however, they are rarely shown the same respect or legal standing that full-blood clan members enjoy.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is currently slated to be released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in Q1 2020 and you can check out the trailer for the Thinbloods below.
A brand new action adventure game called Tamarin has been announced for the PlayStation 4 and PC by indie developer Chameleon Games and the development team features a number of prominent previous Rare developers with the game’s concept art, pre-production, and character design all being handled by the creators of games such as Diddy Kong, Banjo-Kazooie, and Battletoads while the art production is handled by Donkey Kong 64 artist Richard Vaucher, its music by Donkey Kong Country composer David Wise, and its sound effects by Graeme Norgate.
With all of those accolades out of the way Tamarin is is set in a Nordic world where pollution and destruction from ever-expanding insects sets the agile monkey into a fight for his family’s survival with players controlling the world’s cutest monkey, a tamarin. You can check out the announcement video and some screenshots below.
Now that Bend Studio and Sony have released the PlayStation 4 exclusive Days Gone the company has announced that they will be planning some updates in the near future that will make the game a bit more difficult should players want a bit more of a challenge. Sometime in the future a “Survival” difficulty mode will increase the game’s difficulty, remove fast travel and “Survival Vision” and also remove maps and indicators from the gameplay screen. Every tweak and change made is designed to further immerse players and ratchet up the tension to make this the definitive survival experience.
In June a number of new challenges will also be introduced every week in the form of Bike, Horde, or Combat challenges that will reward players with unique items and other rewards.
SUPER MARIO MAKER 2 LAUNCHES FOR NINTENDO SWITCH ON 28TH JUNE WITH LIMITED EDITION BUNDLE
Customers who buy the
game at launch can receive a special Nintendo Switch stylus, while stocks last
26th April, 2019 –Nintendo
Switch owners can prepare to
play and create the Super Mario courses of their dreams this winter, as Super Mario Maker 2 launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 28th
June. In keeping with the game’s wide number of ways to create wildly
imaginative courses, players will also have a range of purchase options to
choose from, including a limited edition bundle and a selection of physical
pre-order items.
Available for a limited time, the Super Mario Maker 2 Limited Edition* bundle includes the game and a 12-month Individual
Membership for Nintendo
Switch Online,
Nintendo’s online gaming service that allows members to play against each other
in compatible titles, access a growing library of NES games, and much more. In
addition, a special Super Mario
Maker 2-themed Nintendo Switch
stylus*, perfect for editing courses in handheld mode, will be available as a
bonus (while stocks last) for players who buy the game at launch*.
Anyone who prefers the convenience of having the game
installed on their Nintendo Switch console at all times will also be able to
pre-order the game in Nintendo
eShop in the near future,
either as a standard game, or a digital bundle including the game and a
12-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership. Players who pre-order
the bundle digitally will also be eligible to receive a stylus*.
Super Mario Maker 2 lets players’ imagination run wild as they make and play
their own Super Mario courses using new tools, items and features, creating an
ever-growing supply of new challenges created by players from around the world.
With a massive intuitive toolset ready to be explored and experimented with,
including the new ability to create slopes for the first time, nearly anything
is possible in Super Mario
Maker 2.
Coming
exclusively to Nintendo Switch on 28th June, Super Mario Maker 2
will be available to purchase in a number of convenient ways, including a
limited edition bundle with a 12-month Individual Membership for Nintendo
Switch Online, available at selected retailers while stocks last and in
Nintendo eShop.
Gensokyo Defenders Deploys Fairy Units on Steam
Today
Nintendo Switch DLC Accompanies Battalion, 30%
Base Game Discount
TOKYO, JAPAN – 25 April 2019 –Gensokyo Defenders, the blistering shoot-em-up tower defense game from Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) publishing label UNTIES and developer Neetpia, annihilates enemy threats on Steam today. The Nintendo Switch version simultaneously arms itself with a DLC. Gensokyo Defenders’ base game is 30% off on both platforms to celebrate the Steam launch until 8 May.
The DLC includes three
new stages, traps and playable characters: Toyosatomimi no Miko, an immortal
hermit and Buddhist saint; Byakuren Hijiri, a peace-loving nun who wields her
magic for good; and Yakumo Yukari, who can manipulate boundaries physical and
intangible. It costs $6.99 and is available today for both Nintendo Switch and
Steam.
Battle through more than
25 stages brimming with enemy hordes trying to destroy the base with bullet
showers and catastrophic magic spells. Collect power-ups and place strategic
traps including watchtowers equipped with powerful machine guns, deadly spikes
and ramps to send enemies running, then conquer 19 bosses. Invite a friend to
join the action in online co-op.
Gensokyo Defenders is a fan-made entry in the Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as
the “most prolific fan-made shooter series.” With 20 playable Touhou
witches, each equipped with a personalized set of three abilities, Gensokyo
Defenders brings an epic battle to Steam.
“Gensokyo Defenders
is an action-packed game mixing the best of Touhou Project with a genre new to
the franchise: tower defense,” said John Davis, G&R Representative, UNTIES.
“Gensokyo Defenders retains the core Touhou fans all know and love: tons
of bullets. Now the added layer of strategic gameplay.”
It is now available on
Steam for 30% off the regular price of $19.99 USD with English text
localization and full audio and text available in Japanese. Nintendo Switch owners can get Gensokyo Defenders for
the same price. Both platforms carry the DLC for $6.99.
Based out of Japan,
Neetpia is a “doujin” studio composed of three friends who develop games for
fun in their spare time. Their previous work includes Touhou Project fan game Age
of Ethanols. Learn more at the Neetpia official
website (Japanese only) or
follow @neetpia_ on Twitter.
About UNTIESBased out of Tokyo, Japan, Sony Music’s video
game publishing label UNTIES is dedicated to expanding the reach of Japan’s
best indie developers. Their name derives from their goal of untying games from
specific platforms and sharing them worldwide. For more information, visit the UNTIES website or follow @UNTIESWORLD on Twitter
A new featurette released by Paramount Pictures features the likes of Elton John praising the direction and authenticity of Rocketman, a musical fantasy biopic of his life.
The film presents a highly stylised depiction of Elton John’s rise to fame and stars Taron Egerton in the lead role. A previous featurette highlighted the work that Egerton has done in performing covers of the songs for the film itself.
You can find the new featurette below which, as well as featuring John himself, also showcases some of the films more surreal and stylised moments.
With plenty of teasers now out of the way Atlus has confirmed that Persona 5 is indeed getting an enhanced release that will be exclusive to the PlayStation 4 called Persona 5 Royal. The company is aiming on having the game released on October 31st in Japan and sometime in 2020 for North America and Europe.
This version of the game will offer a brand new character named Kasumi Yoshizawa who is a beautiful girl that transfers into Shujin Academy the same year the protagonist moves to Tokyo. She has made outstanding achievements as a rhythmic gymnast since middle school, and Shujin Academy has great expectations for her future.
Also included in the release is a new male doctor as a confidant named Takuto Maruki who is a part-time school counselor, an untold third school semester that will offer plenty of new content, a very familiar looking man that is likely a certain cat, new date spots, the ability to take the Twins out of the Velvet Room, and more. Check out the new screenshots and announcement teaser below.
After being released in Japan in October of last year Sega has announced plans to bring Puyo Puyo eSports to the West where it will be made available in North America and Europe as Puyo Puyo Champions for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC on May 7th where it will be priced at $9.99.
Puyo Puyo Champions allows players to challenge their friends in local multiplayer or compete against others in online matchmaking with the game featuring a popular “Fever Mode” to help defeat your opponents. Puyo The game will also feature dual-audio and a tournament mode to allow for players to craft an eight-player tournament for ranked competition. A trailer showcasing these features can be found below.
BnB M X LINE FRIENDS
COLLABORATION SOAKS PLAYERS WITH IMMERSIVE ARCADE ACTION
The Crazy Arcade series’
latest installment delivers even more LINE FRIENDS content in new update for
iPhone and Android
Seoul –
April 25, 2019 –
The Crazy Arcade crew teams up with LINE FRIENDS for an all-new content update
in BnB M, the mobile arcade game from NEXON Korea Corporation,
subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in
free-to-play online and mobile games. Players in Australia, New Zealand, and
select regions of Southeast Asia and Latin America can dive into the latest
update today on the App Store and Google Play.
Earlier
this month, the renowned Crazy Arcade franchise debuted an unprecedented
collaboration with LINE FRIENDS, one of the world’s fastest growing global
character brands. Today, BnB M furthers the comical 3-D mobile action
with even more BROWN & FRIENDS characters drawn from the popular LINE
FRIENDS. Full details of the latest BnB M x LINE FRIENDS collaboration
update include:
Zanier Characters – The loveable CONY and BOSS from LINE FRIENDS arrive as all-new
playable characters in each of BnB M’s wacky game modes;
Ridiculous Costumes – Players can unlock three exclusive costumes for each of the new
characters for even more customization;
Super-Soaked Emoticons – Today’s update adds 10 additional emoticons for CONY and BOSS to
taunt, congratulate, celebrate and more;
New LINE FRIENDS Map – The adorable characters of LINE FRIENDS bring part of their
world into BnB M with a themed map for comical competition;
Ferocious Super Skill – Players can utilize the awesome power of the new Team Needle
Super Skill, along with two additional booster items and accessories.
Today’s BnB
M content update is available now to download for free on the App Store and
Google Play in Australia, New Zealand and select regions in Southeast Asia and
Latin America. Additional information for members of the press:
About NEXON Co. Ltd. NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a
worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in
1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively
multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions
and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is
free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their
experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company
is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock
Exchange.
About LINE FRIENDS
LINE FRIENDS is a global character brand featuring 11 characters which
were originally created for use as stickers for leading mobile messenger
application LINE and its 200 million active worldwide users. The company has
emerged as a global creator by introducing new Intellectual Property (IP) like
BT21, characters created together with global boy band BTS, in addition to
Animation Running Man and Usamaru. LINE FRIENDS also has collaborated with a
number of renowned brands including LAMY, Bang&Olufsen and
Brompton, all aligned with the company’s philosophy and values to showcase
premium character products. More recently, LINE FRIENDS has operated more than
140 stores globally in a total of 12 markets worldwide, in trend-leading cities
such as Seoul, Tokyo, New York, and Shanghai, and became an independent company
in January 2015. For more information please visit www.LINEFRIENDS.com.
