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Toukiden 2 Story Detailed Alongside New Weapons and Mitama

Travis Bruno
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Toukiden 2 Story Detailed Alongside New Weapons and Mitama

Today Koei Tecmo released some new information regarding their upcoming Toukiden 2 release by detailing some elements of the game’s storyline, releasing footage of the new weapon types Sword & Shield and Chain Whip, and releasing a slew of screenshots and Mitama artwork. In Toukiden 2 the seemingly peaceful village of Mahoroba is riven by internal conflict. Despite being tasked with the protection of Kagura, the Shrine Maiden, the town’s two rival clans – the Samurai and the Imperial Guard – clash for dominance, jeopardizing the safety and the future of the sanctuary settlement.

In an effort to defuse the tension, the Holy Mount has sent in its own force of Slayers, but their presence feels more like a threat than a path to a peaceful solution. Will the new Slayer who mysteriously appeared on the outskirts of Mahoroba unite the irate guardians, or will the devastating events that tore once-allied factions apart prevail and sound the end of humanity?

Chain Whip Gameplay

Sword & Shield Gameplay

Steam Direct Program to Replace Steam Greenlight in Hopes of Reducing Shovelware

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Steam Direct Program to Replace Steam Greenlight in Hopes of Reducing Shovelware

Valve announced that they will be replacing Steam Greenlight with the new Steam Direct program. While Steam Greenlight lowered the barrier of entry for getting games on Steam, it came with the unfortunate side effect of introducing a lot of shovelware into the store. Several unsavoury PC developers have turned to so called asset flips to make a quick dollar. This process involves purchasing assets for popular engines like Unity and Unreal Engine and then creating a simple, bare-bone FPS or walking simulator to release on Steam.

Based on the feedback of publishers, developers, and Steam users, Valve created Steam Direct. The program will launch in the next few months and will remove Steam Greenlight’s voting system. Instead, developers will provide paperwork to Valve including personal/company verification and tax documents. Valve has likened this process to opening a bank account. For every title a developer wishes to sell on Steam, the developer will need to pay a recoupable fee. Valve is currently deciding on the final fee, but it could range from $100-$5000.

This move means developers are essentially putting down a deposit for the right to sell their game, thus incentivized to create a quality game that will allow them to recover the application fee through strong sales. Valve is likely searching for a price that will be too high to be profitable for asset flippers but still affordable enough for a single person indie developer’s budget. The company has not clarified exactly how the fee is to be recouped, but it is reasonable to assume that it will be tied to the game’s sale on the Steam storefront. We can expect the new system to be rolled out sometime in Spring 2017.

Dark Souls III’s The Ringed City DLC Gameplay Video Released

Travis Bruno
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Dark Souls III’s The Ringed City DLC Gameplay Video Released

With Dark Souls III’s last piece of DLC arriving in a little over a month and a half Bandai Namco has released some new details, screenshots, and a gameplay video for The Ringed City DLC that will be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 28th. This DLC will include varity of new secrets as players travel through the mangled remnants of lands from ages past on your quest to find the Ringed City while facing off against new enemies and bosses while wielding brand new weapon and armor sets.

You can check out the gameplay footage below and screenshots for Dark Souls III’s The Ringed City above.

Puyo Puyo Tetris Launches in the West in Late April

Travis Bruno
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Puyo Puyo Tetris Launches in the West in Late April

A little under a month ago we learned that Sega was planning on releasing Puyo Puyo Tetris in the West and now we know exactly when to expect the title to be released. The company is aiming to have the PlayStation 4 and Switch game out on April 25th in North America and April 28th in Europe.

The PlayStation 4 version of the game will only be available in physical format for $29.99 while the Switch version will be available both digitally for $29.99 or a special edition physical release for $39.99 that will include Puyo and Tetrimino key chains. To go along with this announcement came a new trailer that shows off some game modes.

Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr Kicking off Public Alpha

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr Kicking off Public Alpha

NeocoreGames is running a public Alpha program called The Founding for their upcoming action RPG Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr. The Founding is designed for players who want to play an active role in shaping the development of the game. Packages for start at $39.99 USD and include early access to the Alpha and Beta tests, the full game on release, access to developer run polls, and a name in the credits of the game.

The developers are running The Founding privately through their website, as they are looking to focus on a small group of early adopters who will be interested in providing feedback on the game. They may choose to go to Steam Early Access later if they need a larger pool of testers than The Founding can provide, but it does not appear to be in the books at this time. NeocoreGames is strongly encouraging prospective buyers to read the FAQ carefully before purchasing.

While The Founding is only available on PC, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr will be released for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

https://youtu.be/uEYGhb36TFc

Rebellion Reveals Sniper Elite 4 Launch Trailer and Season Pass Details

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Rebellion Reveals Sniper Elite 4 Launch Trailer and Season Pass Details

Rebellion has released the launch trailer for Sniper Elite 4. The cinematic is entitled “Timing is Everything.” It shows off protagonist Karl Fairburne executing a highly coordinated strike on a Nazi outpost with a mix of precision rifle shots and stealth take downs.

In addition to the launch trailer, Sniper Elite 4 Season Pass details were revealed today. Priced at $34.99 USD, the pack comes with a brand new three chapter campaign that is completely separate from the main story, following Fairburne’s exit from Italy. Additionally three new weapon packs and characters for co-op and multiplayer are included with the Season Pass. Rebellion is opting to release all multiplayer maps and modes for free to all players, which will prevent the player base from being split into two.

Sniper Elite 4 is set to launch on February 14th for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2NI_S2gIRY

Love Blooms in STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns

Philip Federico
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Love Blooms in STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns

Bachelorettes of the 20th Anniversary Entry in Beloved Farming Sim Franchise Revealed with a New Trailer 

XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced details on the five eligible bachelorettes whom players can woo in STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns with the first trailer in a series of upcoming videos. The company also tapped the honorable and adorable in-game capybara pet “Capy-san” to introduce the video series priming farmers for the game’s February 28th launch on Nintendo 3DS™.

Capy-san, the in-game capybara pet and pocket plushie had this to say:

It makes me squeal with excitement to introduce the bachelorettes of STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns in the first of a series of weekly videos. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I’m sure everyone has romance on their minds, so next week I’ll be sharing the bachelors, too, ensuring all will find the perfect mate!

Bachelorettes

The chatty Lisette loves a good read and runs the family’s flower shop in Westown taking special care into the meaning of each bouquet and selling seeds. Potential mates will be challenged by Kasumi who teaches in Tsuyukusa and is perfectly fine with solitude, even disliking sweets! Komari, also hails from Tsuyukusa but is not the serious type, often complaining about working at her dad’s teahouse, seeking a hobby. The identical twin priestesses Iluka and Siluka work at the seaside café, Carosello. Iluka, who can predict the weather, is curt and often scolds Siluka, who can see auras, for dozing off at work.

To find out more about the bachelorettes and other details, follow STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns on Facebook, where fans can also keep up with Capy-san in the “Capy and Bunny Adventures”. In the first and second installments Capy-san and pal, Pinkun (Akiba’s Beat) ditch work and embark on their journey!

Developed in Japan by Marvelous Inc., STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns will be released in North America on February 28, 2017 by XSEED Games, exclusively for Nintendo 3DS. The game will be available in physical format at participating retailers and digitally in the Nintendo eShop for $39.99. This game has been rated “E10+” for Everyone ages 10 and up by the ESRB with the descriptors Comic Mischief, Suggestive Themes and Use of Alcohol.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook at www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/XSEEDGames.

Project Cars 2 Announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC

Travis Bruno
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Project Cars 2 Announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC

Bandai Namco and Slightly Mad Studios have announced that the companies are planning on bringing Project Cars 2 to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in late 2017. The game will feature an expanded line-up of over 170 cars and more than 60 tracks.

There will also be some brand new fan requested game modes such as Online Championships and additional racing types, including ice, dirt, snow, and mud racing delivering the full spectrum of motorsport racing with complete freedom to choose what and where to drive. You can check out the debut trailer as well as some screenshots for Project Cars 2 below.

https://youtu.be/v5MESKmFtQs

NINJA LOVE IS IN THE AIR WITH SPECIAL NARUTO ONLINE EVENTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Philip Federico
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NINJA LOVE IS IN THE AIR WITH SPECIAL NARUTO ONLINE EVENTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Oasis Games Ltd, a leading independent publisher, today revealed a slate of new player events celebrating Valentine Week in Naruto Online, the turn-based MMORPG for Windows PC. From February 9 to February 15, players can participate in the special “Fateful Encounters” event to unleash romance, collect treasure keys, throw shurikens to get bonus points and much more. This week is full of incredible updates and events for both Jounins and Senins—read on for more details!

The Fateful Encounters event encourages players to join forces with other ninjas to combine fate symbols and earn Fate Points. FA, TE, LO, VE and many numbers are available—put together the right words and earn a prize or perhaps even true love! If treasure lights up your eyes, complete Daily Missions and Plot/Elite Instances to earn Treasure Keys that can be redeemed for special rewards.

Every ninja loves to throw shurikens, and the Colorful Balloons event awards points for popping balloons with shurikens earned through Daily Missions. The Total Recharge event gives players extra value with valuable rebates for every ingot recharged. Want more? You got it! Starting on February 12, two additional events will offer players additional Valentine presents: Recruitment Feedback, which offers rewards for Tendo Treasure or Seal Treasure draws, and Limited Refinement, which provides free time-limited Wish Credits very time players level up equipment to a new Refine level.

For a detailed list of the events on top for Valentine Week, please visit the NARUTO ONLINE Event Page.

About NARUTO ONLINE 

NARUTO ONLINE is entirely set in the NARUTO universe, and faithfully follows the NARUTO story portrayed in the anime series.  NARUTO ONLINE adds five brand-new characters that represent the elements of earth, water, fire, wind and lightning. Players can choose to become one of these characters and start a new adventure, gaining experience in a variety of different types of quests and gameplay modes. Players can also recruit from 170 familiar ninjas from the series including Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura to build their own team.

NARUTO ONLINE includes a single player mode, multiplayer dungeons and giant Worldboss battles, giving players tons of ways to gain experience, obtain new items and enhance their characters—and their outfits!

In partnership with BANDAI NAMCO and Tencent, NARUTO ONLINE is published by Oasis Games in North America and Europe. The game is free-to-play and browser-based, requiring a PC and Internet connection and available via the Oasis Games portal and Facebook.  This game is not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on NARUTO ONLINE visit: naruto.oasgames.com. For the latest updates follow: facebook.com/Naruto.en. For instant access to the game, visit: http://url.oasgames.com/4x

Blue Reflection’s Chihiro Inoue Character Trailer Released

Travis Bruno
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Blue Reflection’s Chihiro Inoue Character Trailer Released

Koei Tecmo is continuing to introduce the various characters in Blue Reflection: Sword of the Girl Dancing in Illusion through a series of videos and this latest one happens to introduce a twin-tailed girl by the name of Chihiro Inoue. Described as a curious girl who is often judged by others because of her troublesome behavior, she always does things out of consideration for others making her a very kind girl but due to people seeing her as a troublemaker, very few people tend to realize just how kind she is.

You can check out the video below and keep an eye out for Blue Reflection: Sword of the Girl Dancing in Illusion when it is released on the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in Japan on March 30th.

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