Capcom has announced that they are planning on releasing the “Frank Rising” DLC for Dead Rising 4 on April 4th where it will be available as part of the Season Pass or for $9.99 if you don’t have the pass. This DLC continues the single player story as it explores what happens to Frank after the events of the game though it is worth noting that you will spoil the ending by reading further on.
Capcom has stated that the DLC will follow Frank as he suffers from the new infection as he wanders the city beaten, bloody and driven only by a need to feast. When a former ally discovers him, he is written off as incurable. Luckily, he’ll find help from an unlikely resource. As Frank begins to recover he’ll need to race to find a permanent cure while developing all-new abilities and strength. Unfortunately, he can no longer eat food to stay alive and must feast on others to survive. As he is trying to save himself, Frank learns that several survivors he cares about are trapped in the city with him and he must rescue them – and himself – before the government closes his case file for good and wipes the city off the map.
After this DLC is released a special “Super Ultra Dead Rising 4 Mini Golf” will be released at an unknown time where it will be priced at $9.99 and allow Frank to play some golf in a brand new course where he can unlock special clubs, costumes, and balls. Frank will provide play-by-play commentary for swings, birdies, and shots. Collect Power-Ups to take the game to the next level and take out zombies with explosive style while keeping swings low and the kill count high.
Sony has announced that they are planning on releasing PaRappa the Rapper Remastered on April 4th where the game will be priced at $14.99. If you happen to be a PlayStation Plus member you can currently pre-order the game at a 20% discount.
The title will feature dynamic 4K support for the PlayStation 4 Pro and 1080p support for the basic PlayStation 4. The game also features high-resolution textures, enhanced audio, and a number of additional alternative audio tracks. PaRappa the Rapper Remastered also features a number of new features including a “Feel the Beat” feature that adds controller vibration to match the beats as well as a “See the Beat” option that enlarges the icons.
Shirayuki is a herbalist living in the kingdom of Tanbarun. One day, Tanbarun’s notoriously pathetic prince, Raj, decides that he must have Shirayuki as his concubine. His ‘reasoning’: she has red hair, which is exceedingly rare in this world. Instead of doing as he wishes, she cuts off some of her hair to leave behind as a gesture towards Raj and runs away from her homeland. Shirayuki wants to be in control of her own destiny, so she decides to find a new life for herself. Although she nearly ends up getting kidnapped by Prince Raj, her life takes on a whole new meaning when she accidentally meets the selfless Prince Zen of the kingdom of Clarines. In her new life, she meets Kiki and Mitsuhide, Zen’s attendants, and Obi, a mysterious but agile young man who gains her trust.
Story
Before going any further, please note that this anime and the manga it is adapted from are not based on the famous fairy tale Snow White. Shirayuki’s name does mean ‘snow white’, however; that is how this series gets its name. Some obvious references to the most famous Snow White story are made in the first episode, but this is about as far as that relationship goes.
Almost everything about this series is positive. The first thing that stands out is Shirayuki’s confidence and determination. It is disappointing just how few strong-willed and independent female characters there are in the world of anime and manga, so Shirayuki is indeed rare in more ways than one. She does not want to have to cover up her red hair and she certainly does not want to be objectified. Running away from the moronic prince of her homeland is the next step towards her destiny, not her hiding from her problems. The next thing that stands out about her is that she is genuinely smart and talented. Furthermore, she has the desire to learn more and increase her knowledge, which is an excellent message to send to viewers. Excluding the violent scenes that mostly only occur in flashbacks, this is a better story for parents to be showing to their children than classic Disney films. The biggest problem with Snow White with the Red Hair is that Shirayuki is often made to remind the reviewer that she is in control of her destiny. It is plainly obvious that this is the case from the first episode, and it almost makes her come across as insecure as a result. Fortunately, of all the things the production team could have done to diminish the quality of this anime adaptation, unnecessary but short internal monologues are by no means the worst thing that could have been present.
When Shirayuki encounters Prince Zen, or rather when he randomly encounters her, it is clear that the two of them want to get to know each other in spite of the class divide that separates them. This class divide is brought up on more than one occasion, including by Zen’s older brother. Despite this being a fantasy romance, their relationship is depicted in an unusually believable way. Prince Zen initially shows distrust towards Shirayuki, but becomes convinced that she is just an ordinary person and not an assassin. In a flashback involving his attendant Mitsuhide, the reason for Zen’s distrust towards strangers is carefully explained. His interest in Shirayuki, a person of relatively low social status, is also explained in a way that builds on his character. Zen wants to see all of Clarines and hear the voices of all of its people, rather than filling out paperwork and basing his decisions solely on what he is told by high-ranking members of society. There is something more to his interest in having Shirayuki in his life, of course, but his romantic feelings cause him a great deal of anxiety. Not only does he have to hope that Shirayuki reciprocates his feelings, he has to consider that getting into a relationship with her as a prince comes with its own problems. It is evident that a lot of thought has gone into developing all of these characters and giving them reasonable problems to deal with. Regardless of his anxieties, he enjoys having many people in his life, and having them with him in the castle gives him strength. Shirayuki too wants to be able to spend more time with Zen in the castle, so she takes an exam to be an apprentice court herbalist. She wants to be his strength, and he is a source of strength for her. This series proves that you can have a strong female protagonist in a fantasy romance story, one that has the courage to face whatever comes her way with or without help.
Visuals
The animation is consistently fluid, which makes the action scenes more engaging than they would have been had they consisted of still frames. These action scenes can get a little violent, but not to the point of being off-putting. The European fantasy setting is filled with luscious locations; the forests, lakes, islands, towns and castles are all wonderful to look at and appreciate. It is easy to see why Zen wants to see all of Clarines; even the birds of the world are animated majestically. Everything about the visuals makes this world feel complete and even real, in a way. Some people seem to enjoy stroking Shirayuki’s hair when she is asleep, but aside from that weirdness, there is no ‘fan-service’ present at all. Some evil men want to exploit Shirayuki for her red hair, but they never explicitly make it sound like sexual objectification. It is still female objectification, though, so they are portrayed as the enemy and even made to look evil. This is a part of what makes it feel like a real world, even if it is an unfortunate reality that some people want to exploit women to make money. There are so many positive things to see that make it seem like a wonderful place to live in for the most part.
Audio
In addition to being visually appealing, this series is very pleasant to listen to. The background music is all beautifully orchestrated, and it helps add to the charming atmosphere present throughout this season. Both the opening and ending songs are great too. They are not the most memorable songs to be featured in anime, but they are catchy. FUNimation’s English dub is excellent as well; Brina Palencia in particular portrays both Shirayuki’s confident nature and her anxieties perfectly. Nowhere else does their dub leave anything to be desired either. The dub script basically follows the subtitle script as well, and the two scripts even match at multiple points. It is rare for an anime to be quite as nice to listen to as this one is, and FUNimation’s outstanding dub only adds to that quality.
Extras
The textless version of the opening and ending animation sequences are included. They are nice to look at, but do not offer anything special.
Overall
Snow White with the Red Hair is consistently amazing. It mostly features episodic plots while still moving along the underlying narrative of the relationship between Shirayuki and Zen. The main cast members are well-rounded, much more so than characters usually are in slice-of-life series. This is due to the effective character development, aided in part by the meaningful and detailed flashbacks to events in the past. Zen’s friend Kiki has yet to be truly rounded-out as a character, but both the main protagonists and the other supporting characters help make this series about as engaging it could be. One of the best female characters in modern anime can be found in it, so not only is this a beautiful albeit fantastical romance story that can appeal to just about anyone, it could even serve as an inspiration to people looking for positive role models in their lives.
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CI Games’ latest gameplay video for their upcoming stealth FPSSniper Ghost Warrior 3features side quest footage from their new challenge mode. Made based on fan requests, the challenge mode puts a more realistic spin on the game. Players must play without a HUD against enemies who are smarter and more observant. To survive, players need to be skilled with a rifle and with their mind, as they will need to memorize enemy positions while scouting with the drone and then neutralize more heavily armoured enemies with a shot to the head.
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3is the first AAA title in the series. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on April 25, 2017.
Last month Cheetah was one of four female characters announced at the same time for Injustice 2 and now Warner Bros. and NetherRealm Studios have decided to release a new video focusing entirely on her and giving fans of the game a preview of her fighting style.
As one would expect considering Cheetah has been primarily a villain found fighting against Wonder Woman, the video begins with her fighting against Wonder Woman before she takes the fight to a number of other heroes and villains where her speedy style makes her a perfect match for players who prefer fast characters. Injustice 2 is currently slated to be released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 16th.
With Persona 5 set to be released in the West on April 4th, Atlus USA has decided to release an unboxing video to show off everything that comes in the $89.99 “Take Your Heart” premium edition of the game. As you’ll see in the video, this includes a “Sounds of Rebellion” soundtrack cd, a 4″ Morgana plush, a special steelbook case, a Shujin Academy school bag, a 64 page “The Aesthetics” hardcover art book, and a collectible case to hold everything.
If you didn’t feel like picking up that version or simply missed out on it, then there is still a bonus for you when you pick up a launch copy of Persona 5. All launch versions will come with a special skin that can be applied to the DualShock 4 controllre and you’ll see an example of how the skin looks as well as how it should be applied in another video that you’ll also find below.
Through a rather small announcement Capcom has revealed that they are working to bring Resident Evil: Revelations to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 sometime this fall season. The company will be releasing the title both physically and digitally on these platforms but did not state how they will be priced.
This game was originally released as an entire package on the Nintendo 3DS back on January 12th before eventually being released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC in 2013 before eventually being given an episodic sequel on current consoles two years ago. Capcom has stated that more information will be shared with the public when it is available.
Although the PlayStation VR hasn’t really been making a whole lot of waves since it was released, that’s not stopping various games being announced for it and it seems like Compile Heart is ready for a piece. The company has announced Megadimension Neptunia VIIR for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR.
The main way to play the game will be using the headset but the game will also be available for those without the headset and simply want to take a closer look at the lives of the goddesses. As you’ll see in the video below, the purpose of the game is apparently to learn more about the girls through their daily lives though we will likely learn more about the title in the future.
You may remember that Telltale Games had promised that the third episode for The Walking Dead: A New Frontier would be arriving sometime in March and they aren’t about to let that promise go unfulfilled. They have announced that the third episode will be arriving on March 28th and with it they also gave us a new trailer that gives us a look at what fans can expect though you may want to avoid it if you want to avoid seeing any spoilers as a one of the major reveals during the first two episodes is almost immediately spoiled.
Titled Above the Law we see that tensions are running extremely high and that The New Frontier appears to have their hands in a little bit of everyone’s business, including a settlement that fans of the series’ source material and even television show will be quite familiar with.
World War II FPSDay of Infamyhas left Steam Early Access. The game features realistic infantry combat with over 70 weapons and attachments, nine player classes, ten maps, and full mod support. Day of Infamycan be played competitively with up to 32 players and cooperatively with up to eight players in three different campaigns.
New World Interactive has reset the stats of all players with the game’s full release as part of the implementation of the new Unit system. Every time a player levels up, they are now rewarded with uniforms, headgear, badges, and voice packs for their characters. Items can be traded and sold on Steam.
Day of Infamy is available now on Steam for $19.99 USD.
