SNK has released what will be the first in a series of character based trailers for Samurai Shodown with this first one focusing on introducing Nakoruru. This young Kamui warrior is a long running staple of the series and she is prepared to show you her nature-inspired move set along with the help of her trusty pet hawk Mamahaha. Nakoruru will do anything to protect her beloved Mother Nature, and that includes death for those who dishonor her.
Samurai Shodown is currently set to be released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in June in North America and Europe and then sometime this winter for Switch and PC.
A new video has been released for AI: The Somnium Files that teases a bit of gameplay for the upcoming mystery game. In this video, Spike Chunsoft‘s own net idol A-set travels to the world of dreams where players will search within a person’s subconscious to find clues for their investigation. To find these clues players will need to solve mental locks that block the way but since you can only have six minutes within the dream realm of Somnium to interact with the environment players will be limited on time, especially since every action they take will spend some time.
You can find the video for AI: The Somnium Files below and keep an eye out for the game when it is released on July 25th for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
In what may be a bit of an odd placement this week’s issue of Weekly Famitsu has revealed that the barista simulator visual novel Coffee Talk will now be releasing on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sometime this fall in Japan alongside a PC release. This means that the game, which is currently has a demo on PC through Steam, will now likely be released on consoles worldwide.
Coffee Talk is set in an alternative-Seattle where the city is occupied by elves, orcs, mermaids, and many other fantasy races that live alongside humans in a modern world. Players work as a barista that listens to people’s various problems and serves them various warm drinks made out of the ingredients they have in stock with branching storylines that depend on how you serve your customers.
The latest game from producer Yoshinori Terasawa and game designer Takayuki Sugawara, the creators of the Danganronpa series, has now been released in the West as Zanki Zero: Last Beginning is now available for both the PlayStation 4 and PC. With the world destroyed players take control of one of eight protagonists in each chapter as they must explore through dungeons and towers across the island in an attempt to uncover the deadly sins of the past.
With every life cycle only lasting for thirteen days, players must make sure their clone’s make the best of their time as they hunt for materials and food while fending off monsters though be wary, each clone’s stats, abilities, and capabilities differ as they grow from youths to old age. Depending on how you die, you can even earn bonus upgrades for your next life cycle.
Although the Ace Attorney series first began on the Game Boy Advance it wasn’t until it made its way to the Nintendo DS that fans in the West had a chance to experience the courtroom dramedy that the series was capable of delivering. Throughout the years the first three games in the series have appeared on various Nintendo platforms and even on mobile devices but this marks the first time that the game’s have appeared on anything related to Microsoft so now that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy has been released on Xbox One, does the series still hold up all these years later?
Story
After suffering from so many lengthy cases that were bogged down with countless technicalities the court system has undergone a reform where all trials can only last for a few days at a time before a guilty or not guilty verdict is handed down. Phoenix Wright is a rookie defense attorney who has been working for his mentor, Mia Fey and has now been assigned his first case. Unfortunately for him, it just so happens that the first case happens to involve defending his childhood friend from being accused of murder. What starts out as a seemingly slam-dunk murder conviction is quickly picked apart by Phoenix and his mentor Mia but just when one case comes to a close, one that hits even closer to home arrives alongside Mia’s younger sister Maya.
Designed as a visual novel with investigative elements and puzzle solving, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy features three separate games in the form of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Justice For All, and Trials and Tribulations with each of these three games offering their own unique set of trials that eventually tell an overarching storyline tying Phoenix together with the Fey family line that is mixed in with a variety of cases that are also seen as one offs. One thing every case does see is Phoenix having to deal with hostile prosecutors willing to break the law to get a guilty conviction, uncooperative witnesses, and of course true suspects that are trying to keep themselves hidden.
While the court cases are incredibly interesting and feature a variety of twists and turns that some may see coming but others will be caught entirely off guard, some of the best parts of the Ace Attorney Trilogy come from the colorful cast of characters and quirky writing that accompanies them. Phoenix is usually accompanied by his helpful side-kick Maya but a number of other assistants help along the way and chime in with various puns or jokes depending on what the player is looking at or who they are talking with at the time. The wide-ranging personalities of the various suspects and witnesses also make for a great time since a player will never quite know just who, or what, may be called to the stand to testify and it is almost always a blast to see how they react as they are cross-examined.
That doesn’t mean that every case is great though, there are a few that feel a bit weaker than others but considering there are so many available in this trilogy that is only a small weak point as they will quickly be forgotten about next time through. Of course the localization really hasn’t been touched up since the original so player’s can expect plenty of odd localizations but at this point that has become part of the series’ charm.
Gameplay
Every case that is introduced in the game is broken down into two key components, investigation and the courtroom. Phoenix’s job as a defense attorney also sees him playing a detective as he must explore the various key areas surrounding a crime scene and searching high and low for various clues while also talking to witnesses that may have seen or know something about the crime. Listening to these witnesses, asking questions, and using pieces of evidence to extract more information from them all prepares Phoenix with additional evidence and more ammunition that can then be used in the courtroom.
Initially, once in the courtroom Phoenix must then contend against a prosecutor and worry about keeping the judge happy as well. As the prosecutor brings forth witnesses to give their statement it is up to Phoenix to either press their individual statements for more information at no cost, or present evidence to prove that they are lying or have forgotten a key detail. It is worth noting that presenting evidence incorrectly does lower a “health bar” that when empty immediately declares Phoenix’s client guilty and ends the trial with a game over. More often than not players will find themselves going through multiple stages of examining new locations and finding additional evidence as the trial progresses and new information comes to light so be prepared for a little bit of back and forth to locations that may have been examined before but now have a little bit of new info to be gleaned from the area.
After the first game players will be introduced to a newer mechanic in the form of psyche-locks where, with the use of a Magatama, players must break the locks that keep a witness from hiding the truth and can do this by presenting evidence or proving certain statements are incorrect. This additional feature does make the courtroom sections a bit more complicated but not by much. It is worth noting that the issue of presenting the proper evidence at the wrong time or during the incorrect statement is still a problem that will see the player lose health despite it actually proving the statement to be false since the game’s puzzle solving remains strictly linear in this regard.
It is also worth noting that players should make frequent use of the game’s multiple save slots and the ability to save at any time you wish. This not only allows for a bit of “trial and error” when it comes to presenting evidence but also as a way to make sure you don’t miss any important dialogue. Unlike more recent games in the series there is no way to access the text log in any of the three games in this trilogy. While re-examining, repeating a question, or even presenting a piece of evidence again during exploration sequences generally will repeat the same dialogue there is no way to repeat dialogue in the trial area outside of cross-examination, meaning if you miss a statement you are out of luck.
Visuals & Audio
It is a bit difficult to believe that, even though they have already been touched up over the years, that these games originally were released on the Game Boy Advance. Even compared to their DS counterparts the new high-resolution graphics present in the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy are crisp in design with plenty of charm. Exploring the various crime-scenes and talking to the colorful cast of characters that make up the series are a visual delight.
The soundtrack also remains as classic as ever with all of the classic tunes returning but it is worth noting that outside of signature catchphrases that are shouted out in the courtroom, these games do not feature any actual voice work.
Overall
To this day Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy remains a classic that begs to be played by anyone who enjoys visual novels, puzzles, or even simply a bit of courtroom drama as this set of games offers an amazing compilation of games featuring splendidly written characters and court cases that easily stand the test of time. It is a bit bare bones as far as new content goes for anyone who may have played the original games but with some touched up graphics and easily over fifty hours of content across all three games, the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy delivers a well-written storyline that newcomers will adore.
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BnB M SPLASHES
HILARIOUS, SUPER-SOAKED ENTERTAINMENT ONTO MOBILE GAMING
The Crazy Arcade series’
latest installment teams up with LINE FRIENDS for more wacky content on iPhone
and Android
Seoul –
April 11, 2019 –
The notorious Crazy Arcade crew is back in action for zanier mini-games in BnB
M, the all new 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.
For over a
decade, the Crazy Arcade franchise has entertained players with kooky
mini-games. The latest installment BnB M furthers the action with
remastered 3-D gameplay that has been perfectly reimagined for mobile devices.
Today, Nexon teams up with LINE FRIENDS, one of the world’s fastest growing
global character brands to bring the loveable characters from LINE messenger
into BnB M. Players can now dive into super-soaked gameplay as the
recognizable ‘MOON’ and ‘BROWN’ characters. Both characters have three
individual outfits ready to be unlocked and customized to further the wacky
antics of BnB M.
In addition
to today’s collaboration, several new features have been added to BnB M,
including the latest Waterfly SuperSkill. Players can utilize the power of
Waterfly in BnB M’s myriad of unique game modes to release a hive of
insects and trap all surrounding characters. Additional various silly costumes
have also been added for more customizable fun.
Today’s
collaboration update arrives after BnB M’s historic milestone of 8
million downloads worldwide. The game was also recently featured in the App
Store’s games section in over 40 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia and
Vietnam.
BnB M 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:
Check out the official Facebook page here Visit the official website here
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 11 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.
Jason
Reitman, the director and co-writer of Sony Pictures’ Upcoming Ghostbusters™
Film, to attend Ghostbusters™ Fan Fest Presented By Wizard World June
7-8
Joins Dan
Aykroyd, Ivan Reitman, Plus Stars of the 1984 Original Film and ‘The Real
Ghostbusters’ Series For Live Event On Sony Pictures Studio Lot Celebrating
Ghostbusters’ 35th Anniversary
CULVER CITY, Calif., April 10, 2019 —
As fans get ready for a new chapter of the Ghostbusters
universe, attendees of the first-ever Ghostbusters
Fan Fest, presented by Wizard World, will hear from Jason Reitman, the
director and co-writer (with Gil Kenan) of Sony Pictures’ upcoming 2020 Ghostbusters film, onthe famed Sony
Pictures Studio Lot this June 7th and 8th in Culver City,
California. With Ghostbusters
(1984) stars Dan Aykroyd
(Dr. Raymond Stantz), Ernie
Hudson (Winston Zeddemore) and director and producer Ivan Reitman already
slated to attend the event with several other stars from across the franchise
and a bevy of themed activities, it’s the ultimate, once-in-a-lifetime
celebration of everything Ghostbusters.
“I am thrilled that my role of Brownstone Boy #2 will finally be given proper recognition. Might also chat about
the upcoming Ghostbusters film,” said Reitman.
Reitman is a four-time Academy
Award® nominated filmmaker. He made his feature film debut with the 2006
Sundance hit Thank
You For Smoking. Reitman notably
earned Academy Award® nominations for directing Juno and Up
In The Air, the latter of which
earned him a Golden Globe® Award, WGA Award and BAFTA Award for Best
Screenplay. Other films include Young
Adult, Tully, and The
Front Runner. Reitman also
produced four seasons of the Hulu comedy series Casual through his Right of Way Films. He also executive produced the
Academy Award®-winning film Whiplash,
Karyn Kusama’s Jennifer’s Body and Jean-Marc Vallee’s Demolition.
Jeffrey Godsick, EVP, Brand Management and Global Partnerships,
Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group said: “We’re excited to be collaborating
with Jason Reitman on this new chapter in the franchise. This will be a unique
opportunity for fans to get a sneak peek of Jason’s vision for the film. The Ghostbusters Fan Fest is shaping up as a can’t-miss celebration of Ghostbusters and we couldn’t be more pleased that Jason will be such a big
part of it.”
John D. Maatta, CEO of Wizard Entertainment said: “We will
continue to bring additional value to fans to ensure the greatest Ghostbusters experience imaginable on June 7 and 8 on the Sony Pictures
Studio Lot. Adding Jason to Ghostbusters Fan Fest is the next big step and one
that fans will be excited to hear about.”
In addition to the Reitman’s,
Aykroyd and Hudson, Ghostbusters
Fan Fest standout guests
include Ghostbusters theme song singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr., The Real Ghostbusters animated series (1986-91) headliners Maurice LaMarche (Dr. Egon Spengler), Frank Welker (Dr. Raymond Stantz) and Dave Coulier (Dr. Peter Venkman). Fans will participate in exclusive panels
with the stars and original crew members, meet the Ghostbusters creators, talent and crew and experience Ghostbusters augmented reality gaming. Other planned Ghostbusters-themedactivities include a screening of the original
film, a special musical performance by Parker, costume contests, meet-ups,
documentary screenings, laser tag, interactive photo booths, exhibitor booths,
and much more.
Following the event on June 7-8,
Wizard World will continue its Ghostbusters
touring experience at its
conventions throughout the country featuring a pop-up shop featuring exclusive
Ghostbusters merchandise. Details will be linked at www.wizardworld.com.
Tickets for the premier event are
on sale now at https://tixr.com/pr/gbffpr/12066.
Packages range in price from a just added $149.99 general admission ticket to
$1499 for the ultimate VIP experience, with autographs and photo ops included
in some packages.
Sony Pictures
Entertainment
(SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., which is a subsidiary of
Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture
production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition,
and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and
distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new
entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE’s Motion Picture Group
production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar
Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony
Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html.
About Ghost Corps
Ghost Corps, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.,
is focused on expanding the Ghostbusters brand with live-action feature films,
animated motion pictures, television, merchandise, and other new entertainment
products. Ghost Corps is headquartered on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in
Culver City, Calif.
About Wizard Entertainment,
Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop
culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop
culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi,
graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A
first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each
event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests,
movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard Entertainment has also
teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies
as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Fans can interact
with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com
and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
Raise hell with new skins of
Hellboy, Nimue, Gruagach and Ben Daimio from Lionsgate and Millennium Media’s
feature film Hellboy (2019) now available
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — April 10,
2019 Ubisoft has announced that skins for Hellboy, Nimue, Gruagach and Ben
Daimio from global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Millennium
Media’s Hellboy (2019) are now available in Brawlhalla. Brawlhalla® is a
free-to-play platform fighter game with more than 15 million players on PC and
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices
including Xbox One X and the Nintendo Switch™ system.
A special Hellboy event in Brawlhalla from April 10 celebrates the upcoming release of Hellboy (2019), in theaters April 11, with the addition of the four new character skins, a new game mode named Horde, a Hellboy-themed map, UI takeover, and more.
Four new Hellboy (2019) skins:
Hellboy – as a Cross Epic
Crossover Skin – “Beast of the Apocalypse or lawful King of England? His
destiny awaits.”
Nimue – as a Dusk Epic Crossover
Skin – “This queen will create a new world.”
Gruagach – as a Teros Crossover
Skin – “Seeking revenge on Hellboy, he’ll stop at nothing to regain his full
powers.”
Daimio – as a Mordex Epic
Crossover Skin – “A curse or a powerful blessing?”
Hellboy, Nimue, and Ben Daimio
skins will be priced at 300 Mammoth coins each, while Gruagach is available for
240 Mammoth coins. The Hellboy (2019) skins will continue to be offered in
store after the event.
Horde: the new Hellboy-themed
game mode
Players will team up in a
group of four to defend the gates of the Great Hall against an army of demons,
holding off as many waves as possible. Horde mode will be available as a custom
game mode option after the two-week Hellboy event ends.
More epic Hellboy additions
A
Hellboy-themed map, Apocalypse
Daily
login bonus of 250 Gold
2-week
Hellboy UI Takeover
Hellboy
avatar available for 60 Mammoth coins
Hellboy
“Beast of Apocalypse” podium available for 240 Mammoth coins
From the pages of Mike
Mignola’s seminal work, the action packed motion picture sees the legendary
half-demon superhero called to the English countryside to battle a trio of
rampaging giants. There he discovers The Blood Queen, Nimue, a resurrected
ancient sorceress thirsting to avenge a past betrayal. Suddenly caught in a
clash between the supernatural and the human, Hellboy is now hell-bent on
stopping Nimue without triggering the end of the world.
Developed by Blue Mammoth,
Brawlhalla is an epic free-to-play platform fighting game that brings players
to the fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla. Choosing from over 40 unique
characters, players can jump into single-player and co-op modes as well as online
and local competitions.
For the latest news on
Brawlhalla and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News: https://news.ubisoft.com/
About Blue Mammoth
Founded in 2009 and acquired by Ubisoft in
2018, Blue Mammoth Games is a development studio based in Atlanta, Georgia. The
experienced team specializes in online multiplayer games with large player
bases.
Blue Mammoth develops Brawlhalla, a
Free-To-Play fighting game on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC and
PlayStation 4. Brawlhalla has over fifteen million players, and is currently
the most played fighting game on Steam.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of
world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s
video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout
Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to
delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular
platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18
fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit
www.ubisoft.com.
About Lionsgate
The first major new studio in decades,
Lionsgate is a global content platform whose films, television series, digital
products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next-generation audiences
around the world. In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership, Lionsgate
content drives a growing presence in interactive and location-based
entertainment, gaming, virtual reality and other new entertainment
technologies. Lionsgate’s content initiatives are backed by a 17,000-title film
and television library and delivered through a global licensing infrastructure.
The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring and ground-breaking
content created with special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse
composition of the Company’s worldwide consumer base.
About Millennium Media
Millennium Media. Inc. is a part of one of the
longest-running independent film companies in the history of Hollywood, with 20
years and more than 300 movies to its credit. The company now finances,
produces, and sells worldwide five to eight star-driven films per year, with
budgets between $20 and $80 million.
Largest
Ever Collection of Retro Classics Kicks Off Campaign Ahead of the Beta Launch
on PC, Xbox One and Mobile Devices Later This Year
London, United Kingdom – 9 April, 2019 –Antstream, the first cloud gaming platform dedicated entirely to retro
games, launches today its Kickstarter. The crowdfunding
campaign will run until the 10th of May, giving backers exclusive early access
to Antstream at the end of May 2019. Antstream will launch into
beta later in 2019 on PC (Windows and Mac), Xbox One, and mobile devices,
offering gamers the chance to instantly and seamlessly play over 400 gaming
classics – with many more licensed titles to be added soon after.
Antstream will enable
gamers to enjoy decades of gaming classics, allowing them to play countless
carefully curated titles from the ‘70’s, ‘80’s and ‘90’s instantly. Signing up
to Antstream will allow all retro fans to enjoy fully licensed gaming
gems such as Ikari Warriors, Joe & Mac, California Games, Zool and
Double Dragon, without the need for massive downloads or fiddly emulators.
Taking advantage of the latest technology in cloud-based gaming, Antstream
is as simple as installing the app, creating an account, picking a game – and
play!
Antstream’s unique multiplayer challenge system adds a new and exciting twist to some of the most iconic games ever created, enabling gamers to challenge their friends to Score Attacks, Speed Runs and Boss Rushes amongst others. Gamers can best their friends or the worldwide user base, play solo, winning medals or achieving the ultimate high score. “After nearly four years of development and licensing these celebrated games, we are confident that Anstream will be the retro gaming experience that we have strived for from the start,” said Steve Cottam, CEO atAntstream. “Our next step in the process is bringing the service to Kickstarter to provide retro fans an opportunity to support us in building an unprecedented library of classic titles. This campaign allows us to provide awesome benefits to early adopters, including early access to Antstream.”
The Kickstarter campaign funds will be
used to expand the library of retro games even further, as well as to give
backers the opportunity to gain early access to play Antstream at the
end of May 2019. Backers can choose from a wide range of pledges with
significant discounts available, each bringing their own exciting reward: from
lifetime subscription deals, creating personalized challenges, to early access
and the option to add their own retro game to Antstream.
Founded in 2013 by Steve Cottam, Antstream is an
independent technology company based in London. Antstream brings decades
of iconic video games to modern devices including PC, Mac, consoles and mobile
devices. Through an affordable subscription, gamers will have instant access to
thousands of games playable directly from the cloud, with no downloads or
installs. Antstream has a strong executive team, including gaming
industry veteran Ian Livingstone CBE (Chairman), Jon Burton as Creative
Director (Founder of TT Games), Miyake Kazutoshi for Licensing (former CEO of
Sega Europe). For more information, please visit: www.antstream.com.
After first being revealed with only a name and a development team it looks like some new information for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is finally going to be revealed this weekend at a Star Wars Celebration event where Respawn Entertainment will host a panel that will actually reveal the game and provide “never-before-released details ahead of the game’s fall 2019 release” according to the panel’s description.
At the moment the only real information released so far is that the events of the game will take place between the Episode III and the Episode IV movies. For now though we have a nice little teaser tweet from EA that you can find below.
