Sega has announced that they are planning on releasing Shenmue I & II in the West on August 21st with the title being available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on that date. The retail version of the game will include a double-sided poster that features characters from the Shenmue saga as well as reversible box art that will feature original artwork.
The company also stated that the game will feature 16:9 gameplay video while all of the cutscenes will be letterboxed to retain their original formats and also stated that all of the arcade games in the original releases will still be playable in this HD collection. The game will cost $29.99 at release and you can check out a new trailer for Shenmue I & II below.
PC gamers, rejoice. The official Monster Hunter: WorldPC port finally has a release date. After a several month delay to optimize the game for the PC, Monster Hunter: World will launch on Steam on August 9th. The game will support up to four players with drop-in multiplayer. The Monster Hunter: World PC port will not have feature parity with the console on launch. The updates, patches, and content releases currently available on console will roll out on Steam in the coming months. As such, the PC version of the game will maintain a separate event schedule.
Capcom released the minimum and recommended PC specs for Monster Hunter: World.
Minimum Specs
OS
WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-4460, 3.20GHz or AMD FX™-6300 above
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphic
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 OR AMD Radeon™ R7 260x（VRAM 2GB and above)
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
20 GB available space
Sound Card
DirectSound compatible (DirectX® 9.0c higher)
Target
Mouse, keyboard and game pads (both DirectInput and XInput) are supported. 30FPS at 1080p on LOW graphic settings.
Recommended Specs
OS
WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3 8350 4GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X
Blizzard handed over a cheque for over $12.7 million USD today to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The donation broke the BCRF record for largest corporate donation in a single year.
Blizzard raised the money by selling a pink Mercy skin and a limited edition t-shirt designed by VICKISIGH, then matched the sales dollar for dollar. 14 Overwatch stars also pitched in, running a charity stream on Twitch. The streamers collectively raised an additional $130,000 USD.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a registered non-profit organization in the United States that raises money to fund research on breast cancer. The organization awarded $59.5 million dollars to 275 projects at universities and medical institutions world wide in the 2017-2018 funding period. Learn more about the BCRF at their website.
ADORABLE COSTUME, DANCES PAIR WITH FIERCE MECHA SUITS IN MASTER OF ETERNITY X HATSUNE MIKU
Fresh Character Dances, Songs, Consumes and More Available Now for the Massively Popular Vocaloid Star Crossover Event on iPhone and Android
Seoul – July 9, 2018 – Vocaloid star Hatsune Miku’s visit to the sprawling universe of Master of Eternity ramps up today, with exclusive content for players to enjoy. Master of Eternity is a mobile action strategy role-playing game (SRPG) from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. The new content is playable with Hatsune Miku worldwide today on iOS and Android. Check out Hatsune Miku’s Shooting Star video here.
Hatsune Miku is the virtual singer and vocaloid software developed in 2007 by Crypton Future Media that allows users to create music by typing lyrics and melodies. As a virtual singer, Hatsune Miku continues to gain global popularity through hosting concerts, brand advertising and more.
Master of Eternity pairs fierce mecha suits with personality-packed pixies, mixing beauty and strength to perfectly complement Hatsune Miku’s star power. During the collaboration period, Master of Eternity players can enjoy the following contents:
The fabulous Hatsune Miku costume;
Challenging Operation Mission where players can unlock Hatsune Miku as a playable character;
Asgardain Hatsune Miku episode;
Four rowdy Hatsune Miku dance songs, including the Master of Eternity theme;
Rare opportunity to dress Hatsune Miku in the Asgard Pixie costume.
The fresh and exclusive Hatsune Miku content is available today in Master of Eternity for iPhone and Android and is rated 12+. Additional information for members of the press:
Visit the official Master of Eternity Facebook page
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.
Classic Action Platformer Another World Now Available on Nintendo Switch™
The Masterpiece that Inspired a Generation of Games is back
PARIS – July 9, 2018 – French developer and publisher Dotemu announced today that Another World, the groundbreaking 1991 cinematic platformer from The Digital Lounge, is available on the Nintendo Switch for $9.99.
The game takes players on a thrilling adventure following a young physicist’s accidental discovery of a mysterious and dangerous alien world. Players must explore beautiful locales, defeat aliens in firefights and outwit creative puzzles in their search for a way home.
Known for their attention to detail and masterful revivals of cherished retro games, Dotemu worked with Another World’s original creator Eric Chahi to ensure the Nintendo Switch version stay true to the debut’s iconic sci-fi aesthetic and gameplay.
Another World’s Nintendo Switch version features:
Gorgeous, immersive HD visuals
Real-time switching between updated and classic graphics
Three difficulty modes
A captivating, branching world to explore and fight through
About The Digital Lounge
The Digital Lounge is the publisher of Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, True Fear and Dino Dini’s Kick Off. “Publisher 3.0”: we build a strong relationship with the game creators to support them with marketing, communication and sales operations worldwide; it is in our DNA. We believe inspiration, business and fun go hand in hand. Our passion for games has no limit, and we make it our mission to connect creators and players. To learn more, please visit: http://thedigitalounge.com
About Dotemu Dotemu is a french video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has produced a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console, including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, Windjammers, several games in the Ys series and more.
Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.
Release of Toki on Nintendo Switch™ on November 22nd and unveiling of the Retrollector edition
The game can be pre-ordered now!
Paris, July 9, 2018 – Toki makes his great return on Nintendo Switch with a remake featuring all-new graphics and re-orchestrated music. The game will be available on November 22nd,2018. Initially released in 1989 on arcade machines, this cult 2D action/platform game marked a whole generation of players with its simian main character and a level of difficulty typical of games at the time.
Those with fond memories of the golden age of arcade games, and the famous ‘insert coin’ message, will be delighted to discover the Retrollector edition. This edition will also be available on November 22nd and will include:
The box version of the Toki game
An exclusive 16-page Toki comic, with an original story illustrated by Philippe Dessoly
Prints
Sticker sheets
A mini arcade machine with the game’s colors to house the Nintendo Switch™ screen!
Philippe Dessoly, artist for the original version of Toki on the Amiga, and well-known for his official drawings of UFO Robot and Captain Harlock, is the Artistic Director for this remake. Pierre Adane has been entrusted with game development, while the music will be written by Raphael Gesqua, an experienced video game music composer. All three have already worked together on the game Mr. Nutz.
Toki’s story:
Toki the warrior lived peacefully in the jungle with his sweetheart Miho. Appearing out of nowhere, the terrifying voodoo sorcerer Vookimedlo and heinous demon Bashtar kidnap Miho and turn the poor Toki into a chimpanzee! Unfortunately for his sweetheart, he has become a hairy, lethargic ape…
The former warrior must get used to his new form and, deprived of his traditional weapons, use his powerful jaw to spit strange projectiles at his enemies. During his adventure, Toki will find objects that will help him complete his quest, from a football helmet to a pair of flippers and snorkel.
704Games Announces NASCAR Heat 3, Coming Sept. 7 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC
Newest title in the best-selling racing game series features Hendrick Motorsports game cover and $50 race-ticket coupon
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 9, 2018 — 704Games, NASCAR Team Properties’ exclusive console simulation-style video game licensee, announced today that NASCAR Heat 3 will be available in North America on Sept. 7, 2018, on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam.
NASCAR Heat 3 is the sequel to NASCAR Heat 2, with industry leading developer Monster Games returning to the helm. NASCAR Heat 3 boasts a variety of new features, including a deeper career mode, additional race tracks, expanded online multiplayer features including online tournaments, and a brand-new fantasy dirt-racing experience: the Xtreme Dirt Tour.
The Xtreme Dirt Tour in NASCAR Heat 3 allows players to compete across eight new dirt tracks. After finding small-town success, players will experience authentic NASCAR racing as they build a career in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™ alongside the biggest names in motorsports. Players will also be able to manage their own race teams as team owners in NASCAR Heat 3.
The cover of NASCAR Heat 3 features 12-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports and the team’s star drivers Chase Elliott, William Byron, Jimmie Johnson and Alex Bowman.
“NASCAR Heat 3 will be the biggest NASCAR console game we’ve ever released,” said Paul Brooks, CEO of 704Games. “Partnering with a powerhouse like Hendrick Motorsports, with its exciting combination of drivers, was a natural choice to honor the spirit of innovation and excitement we’re delivering to fans in NASCAR Heat 3.”
“It’s cool to join my three teammates on the cover,” said seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. “A big part of our fanbase has a passion for gaming and for the NASCAR Heat franchise in particular. The details incorporated into the new game are amazing and will give players a really fun experience.”
NASCAR Heat 3 has also expanded its race-ticket coupon program, established with NASCAR Heat 2. Fans who purchase or pre-order NASCAR Heat 3 at retail will receive a $50 race-ticket coupon. Coupons can be redeemed toward the purchase of any ticket for a NASCAR-sanctioned event at any one of Speedway Motorsports, Inc.’s eight tracks, as well as Dover International Speedway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, through 2019.*
“We love being able to deliver this massive value to our customers,” Brooks continued. “With the $50 race-ticket coupon inside the game, NASCAR Heat 3 is basically free for NASCAR fans planning to attend a race.”
NASCAR Heat 3 is available to pre-order today for $49.99 via Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Walmart, with digital pre-orders available soon. Additional information will be available in the coming weeks on the game’s official website: www.NASCARHeat.com. Fans can also follow NASCAR Heat 3 on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates.
*Offer available while supplies last. Certain restrictions apply. See voucher for details.
About 704Games
704Games is a video game publisher and developer focused on delivering high-quality experiences on console and mobile. 704Games, a video game licensee of NASCAR, released NASCAR Heat 2 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in September 2017. The gaming company also released NASCAR Heat Mobile, the first authentic NASCAR mobile racing game on iOS and Android devices, in 2017. 704Games is headquartered at NASCAR Plaza in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.704Games.com.
EAT OR BE EATEN IN BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC.’S TOKYO GHOUL™:re CALL to EXIST
The War of Ghouls Versus Investigators Wages on in the First Ever TOKYO GHOUL Video Game in the Americas
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 9, 2018) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced TOKYO GHOUL™:re CALL to EXIST, the first video game based off the popular dark fantasy manga series to come to the West. TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will feature fast-paced online co-op play in which the goal is to survive. Fans can enter the war between Ghouls and Investigators on either side when TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST comes to the Americas on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PCs via STEAM®.
TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will unite characters from across the franchise, including TOKYO GHOUL, TOKYO GHOUL √A and TOKYO GHOUL:re in the fight for survival as either a Ghoul or Investigator. Ghoul and Investigator character types each possess their own unique abilities and weapons to master, including Kagune – a Ghoul’s predatory organ that is used as a weapon – or Quinque – an Investigator’s weapon created from the vanquished body of a fallen Ghoul. Players can choose their sides and challenge friends to see who will reign supreme in gruesome battles to the death.
“In bringing a TOKYO GHOUL game to the West, it was important to stay true to the source material and feature popular characters, the manga’s worldview, and the unique atmosphere drawn from across the franchise,” said Abelina Villegas, Associate Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST encapsulates the spirit of the popular dark fantasy manga franchise presented through ghastly graphics and fast paced gameplay we know fans will love.”
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
EAT OR BE EATEN IN BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE’S TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST
The War of Ghouls Versus Investigators Wages on in the First Ever TOKYO GHOUL Video Game to be Conjured Up in Europe
Lyon, FRANCE, (July 9th, 2018) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe along with Three Rings Inc., has announced TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST, the first video game based off the popular dark fantasy manga series to come to the West. TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will feature an offline mode and a multi online co-op play in which the goal is to survive. Fans can enter the war against ghouls and investigators on either side when TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST comes on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PCs via STEAM.
TOKYO GHOUL:re CALL to EXIST will unite characters from across the franchise, including TOKYO GHOUL, TOKYO GHOUL √A and TOKYO GHOUL:re in the fight for survival as either a ghoul or investigator. Ghouls and investigator character types each possess their own unique abilities and weapons to master, including Kagune or Quinque type items. Players can pick their sides and challenge friends to see who will reign supreme in gruesome battles to the death.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu
Bandai Namco has released a number of character trailers for their upcoming game Code Vein. These three trailers introduce Mia Karnstein, a female Revenant that wanders the land of Vein with her younger brother and battles using a bayonet equipped firearm called Stinger, the mercenary Yakumo Shinonome who has a strong sense of duty and makes use of high strength to dish out damage as well as he can take it, and Louis who wishes to help other Revenants from suffering from bloodlust.
As such he travels the land of Vein to find Blood Beads that can be used as a substitute while wielding a one-handed sword as a weapon. You can check out the trailers below and keep an eye out for Code Vein when it is released in North America on September 28th for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
