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Nintendo Download: Playing with Fire (…Fire Emblem)

Nintendo Download: Playing with Fire (…Fire Emblem)

The Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia game is available May 19. (Photo: Business Wire)

  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
    • Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – On a continent that was torn asunder by warring gods, guide two armies through brutal tactical battles, as this reimagined RPG epic invades the West for the first time. Uncover the intertwining stories of Alm and Celica, engage foes, fend off dragons and explore 3D dungeons. Your prowess will grow as you master this melding of modern and legacy Fire Emblem gameplay. The Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia game is available May 19.
    • Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia DLC
      • Season Pass ($44.99, twenty-two pieces of content): The Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Season Pass includes all five DLC packs as they release. By purchasing the Season Pass, fans who want to receive all DLC will save more than 30 percent compared to purchasing all 22 pieces of content individually.
      • DLC Pack #1 – Fledgling Warriors Pack ($7.99, three pieces of content): Ideal for early- to mid-game adventurers, this pack includes a new dungeon (The Astral Temple) and two new maps, great for gaining more items, in-game currency and experience points.
      • The remaining four DLC packs will be released in the coming weeks. See the full schedule here.
  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
    • Disgaea 5 Complete – Demo Version – Download the free Disgaea 5 Complete demo and try the strategy RPG game before it launches on May 23 on the Nintendo Switch console. Get a taste of Disgaea 5 with the first few stages of the game.
  • Virtual Console on Wii U
    • Blazing Lazers – Players control the extraordinary firepower of their Gunhed Star Fighter in this classic TurboGrafx-16 shooter. Collect power-ups to increase your ship’s battle strength so it can cut through enemies and defeat the bosses in all nine action-filled areas. Of course, as part of the “Soldier” series, the game contains a good combination of fast-paced speed with catchy, drum-propelled background music.

Nintendo eShop sales:

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

  • New themes this week include:
    • Fire Emblem Echoes: Alm’s Army
    • Fire Emblem Echoes: Celica’s Army

Also new this week:

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Network account.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.

Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo 3DS players who register a Nintendo Network ID gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch, http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS CHARACTER INTERACTION SYSTEMS ALONGSIDE NEW TRAILER FOR WARRIORS ALL-STARS

KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS CHARACTER INTERACTION SYSTEMS ALONGSIDE NEW TRAILER FOR WARRIORS ALL-STARS

Forge Alliances and Assemble the Ultimate KOEI TECMO Team to Save a World on the Brink of Destruction, Headed to PlayStation 4 and Windows PC via Steam®

Hertfordshire, 18th May 2017 – KOEI TECMO Europe today revealed more information on the character relationships and original storyline of developer Omega Force’s latest one-versus-thousands action title and celebration of everything KOEI TECMO, Warriors All-Stars. The game is headed to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC via Steam® on the 1st September 2017. An action-packed new trailer for the Tamaki Clan features Zhao Yun, Lu Bu, Wang Yunaji and Zhou Cang from DYNASTY WARRIORS, Oka, Tokitsugu and Horo from Toukiden, Sophie and Plachta from Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Book, Opoona from Opoona, and princess Tamaki.

Summoned from a diverse range of worlds and time periods to save a mysterious land at the brink of destruction, the champions of Warriors All-Stars find themselves in the middle of a clash for control. When a magical power source dries up after the king’s passing, princess Tamaki performs a ritual to summon saviours in times of dire need, but her power spirals out of control and scatters them across the domain. As the legend foretells that the land’s liberator will be crowned its new ruler, Tamaki sets out at once to seek the new arrivals and restore peace to the kingdom. However, so do her rivals Setsuna and Shiki – descendants of the royal family who also vie for the throne. Uncertain of their fate, the champions are split into three separate groups with no choice but to duke it out for dominance.

Within this volatile setting, the player must choose their allies carefully. By engaging in Key Battles and taking on Free Scenarios, players will gain access to their faction’s roster of warriors and craft their dream team. Character choices will affect the course and conclusion of the game, as their friendships are key to how the game’s story unfolds, which is further enhanced with the addition of the all-new Bond system. Relationships between characters can improve by fighting alongside one another and spending time together in the Barracks. The closer the Bond, the stronger the abilities unlocked to gain an upper hand on the battlefield.

To keep in touch with the latest news on Warriors All-Stars please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/warriorsallstars or be part of our community on  www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

 

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

Raiders of the Broken Planet Antagonist Video Developer Diary Out Now

Raiders of the Broken Planet Antagonist Video Developer Diary Out Now

MercurySteam have released the debut developer diary for Raiders of the Broken Planet, that focuses on the role of the Antagonist, one of the core pillars in the 4 divided by 1 asymmetric shooter.

While playing co-operatively, players run the risk of having an Antagonist join their game, to stop them from achieving their objective. The Antagonist can select any character from the Raiders roster and is able to see which characters the Raiders team selects. This gives the Antagonist the opportunity to pick a character whose strengths and weaknesses are tailored towards the opposition. Combined with the shifting objectives, complex enemy AI and dynamic  characters, the Antagonist is another element that makes the outcome of matches impossible to predict as both sides do everything they can to win.

MercurySteam have also released the next character comic for Raiders of the Broken Planet featuring the mysterious Lycus Dion, a deadly and unhinged mercenary— a true force to be reckoned with. Armed with a shotgun and kinetic shield, Lycus is hyper-offensive, revelling in the fear he instills in his prey. And he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty in close quarters combat—Lycus excels in close range, a master of relentless aggression. His kinetic shield requires  movement to stay charged, further coaxing those who select him to get up close and personal to unleash his savage combat potential.

Lycus’ origins are shrouded in mystery, rumoured to have been seen fighting in different wars across multiple centuries. Is he a myth, a ghost or are all the stories about him somehow true? No one knows for sure, but his entry into the war for the Broken Planet can only mean one thing: chaos.

Check out The Antagonist Developer Diary:

View the 4 Divided by 1 Trailer

Check out the website: http://www.raidersofthebrokenplanet.com
Sign up for the closed beta: https://www.mercurysteam.com/raiders-of-the-broken-planet/beta

About Raiders of the Broken Planet
After discovering interstellar travel through one of Saturn’s moons, humanity reach a new world, a Broken Planet on the far side of the universe. The humans, stranded on this planet, are now at war with each other and its indigenous population over control of its incredible power source, Aleph. Rising up to protect his people and his homeworld, Harec has rallied together a band of mercenaries and outlaws known as The Raiders. But will The Raiders protect the planet, or do they have ulterior motives for joining this war?

In Raiders of the Broken Planet, become a Raider and join the battle both on and offline in awesome 3rd person Brawler-Shooter gameplay. Customise your character’s combat style in unique ways with special collectible cards. Use Aleph to your advantage, to power special abilities, but manage it properly or you will give away your position on the battlefield!

In multiplayer, Raiders of the Broken Planet sets itself apart with its innovative Antagonist system. Choose to play as part of a four-person Raider team or choose to become the Antagonist and play against the Raiders team on your own with the help of an army of AI controlled soldiers at your disposal. It’s high risk, but comes with special bragging rights. After all, war is business, and business is booming.

Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore out now on Google Play

Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore out now on Google Play

Deep Silver FISHLABS releases the Android version of Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore during the annual Google I/O in San Francisco. The 3rd installment in the popular sci-fi series with more than 20 million downloads takes full advantage of flagship Android smartphones and tablets with the next-gen Vulkan graphics standard.

Hamburg, Germany – May 18, 2017 – Deep Silver FISHLABS, the mobile studio of international publisher Deep Silver, has proudly announced today’s Android launch of Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore at Google I/O 2017. The follow-up to the fan-favorite Galaxy on Fire 2 HD comes with best-in-class 3D graphics, intense space action gameplay and a gripping narrative with full voice-acting.

Deep Silver FISHLABS has worked closely with Google to bring the game to the Android platform. Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore leverages the power of the next-gen Vulkan graphics standard as well as the tools of Google’s cutting-edge mobile application development platform Firebase.

Google Play link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsfishlabs.gofmanticore
CGI launch trailer: https://youtu.be/dePQ9rtGX9Q

The narrative-driven space action game launched on the iOS App Store in December 2016, receiving raving press feedback and scoring an average user rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.

In Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore the players act as death-defying mercenaries seeking fame and fortune on the outskirts of space. While battling the galaxy’s most wanted criminals in stunning outer space environments, the players get to explore dozens of handcrafted orbits, fly an array of fully equipable ships and dive into a captivating narrative.

The highlights of Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore:

  • A universe in your pocket: Play the 3rd installment of the pioneering GOF saga
    • Gear up: Fly spectacular ships and mount powerful weapons
    • Give ‘em hell: Take down the galaxy’s most wanted criminals
    • A stunning game world: Enter rich orbits and unlock new areas
    • A connected experience: Hire your friends’ ships as wingmen
    • Cinematic presentation: Enjoy full voice-acting and spectacular cut-scenes

Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore can be downloaded from Google Play for free via the link above. Eager players are invited to join the game’s communities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit, using the official hashtag #gof3manticore in their posts and shares.

About Deep Silver FISHLABS:

Deep Silver FISHLABS is Koch Media’s mobile unit operating under the premium publishing label of Deep Silver. Having spearheaded 3D mobile gaming for more than a decade, the Hamburg-based studio has assembled an award-winning portfolio of international top titles such as the acclaimed Galaxy on Fire saga. In addition to developing their own IPs in-house, the 90-strong team of Deep Silver FISHLABS also provides comprehensive publishing services for co-operant independent developers from all over the world. To date, the games of Deep Silver FISHLABS have generated a total of 125+ million downloads.  www.dsfishlabs.com


About Koch Media:

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States. www.kochmedia.com

Play as Your Own Created Character in Sonic Forces

Seems like Sega has taken a page from the Dragon Ball Xenoverse book and has implemented custom character creation for it’s newest Sonic game Sonic Forces. Starring alongside the classic 2D gameplay of Classic Sonic and the 3D boost style stages of Modern Sonic, your custom character has an emphasis on using Wisps powers and a grappling hook to get around levels and defeat enemies.

This marks the first time the player is able to create their own ‘Sonic style’ character, with the option of seven base animals to choose from all with unique abilities.

  • Wolf – Automatically draws in rings when near them
  • Rabbit – Has longer invincible time after receiving damage
  • Cat – Keeps one ring after being hit
  • Dog – Restarts with five rings after the player dies
  • Bear – Blows away enemies with a homing attack
  • Bird – Flies high with double jump abilities
  • Hedgehog – Collects rings when getting damaged

On top of that, players can customise their character further with different colours and hundreds of different clothing varieties and accessories. Your character will play a key part in the story, even featuring in cut scenes alongside Sonic and the gang. This announcement came in the form of a brand new trailer for Sonic Forces which you can also check out below.

Are you excited to place your own Sonic creation into the official universe? Let us know what kind of character you’ll be making in the comments below. Sonic Forces is due out sometime in 2017.

Ponycan US to Release ‘Kuromukuro’ Across Two Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Sets

Ponycan US announced this week that they will be releasing the 26-episode anime series Kuromukuro on Blu-ray across two collector’s edition volumes. The two volumes will be released this year on July 1 and 14, respectively. They each have a suggested retail price of $150.98 USD, but can currently be pre-ordered from Right Stuf for $120.98 USD.

Kuromukuro Collector’s Edition Volumes 1 and 2 will present episodes 1-13 and 14-26, respectively, with English and Japanese audio options and English and Spanish subtitle options. The physical items to be included in addition to the Blu-ray discs with each set include a sleeve case illustrated by character designer Yuriko Ishii, a 71-page deluxe booklet that has been translated into English, two posters and the one of two soundtrack CDs. The on-disc extras will include the textless opening and ending animation sequences, commercials and promotional videos.

Kuromukuro‘s premise is described as follows:

During the dawn of the 21st century, the United Nations Kurobe Research Institute was established in Japan to investigate an ancient artifact, which was discovered during the construction of the Kurobe Dam. Scientists from around the world have gathered in the facility to study the object, while their children enjoy their everyday lives attending Mt. Tate International Senior High School.

Yukine Shirahane, a reserved high school girl, is the daughter of the facility’s head scientist. While visiting her mother at the facility, Yukina manages to solve part of the artifact’s puzzle. To her surprise, what appears before her is Kennosuke Tokisada Ouma, a young samurai from the Sengoku era.

As a threat approaches from outer space, Yukina, along with Kennosuke, finds herself defending Earth against the invading forces. Along the way, she discovers the mystery behind Kennosuke and the reason he is determined to protect her.

The series was produced by P.A. Works. For a limited time, customers who pre-order each volume will receive a special gift with purchase. The details of these gifts have not yet been revealed.

South Park: The Fractured but Whole to Launch on October 17

Ubisoft and South Park Digital Studios announced today that South Park: The Fractured but Whole will launch on October 17, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. The game has been struck by several delays, with the latest report from Ubisoft stating the game would be launched during the 2017-2018 fiscal year. It seems like the game will now launch in the middle of the fiscal year, meaning the developers still have several months of breathing room in case the game needs to be delayed again.

South Park: The Fractured but Whole marks the return of the New Kid, who is joining Cartman and the kids to form a superhero group called Coon & Friends. The New Kid will wield their fart fueled super powers to fight crime and discover their true origin. The game features a revamped loot and crafting system, along with a flexible new class system.

https://youtu.be/oqxravrL4lQ

For Honor Season Two Shadow & Might Kicks Off

Ubisoft announced that the second season of For Honor is now underway. Entitled “Shadow & Might,” the new season introduces the next chapter of the Faction War metagame, plus adds two new maps, two new classes, and a variety of new items to the game.

Season one ended with an epic battle between the Samurai and Vikings for domination of the map. In the end, the Vikings came out on top. Viking players will be getting some sweet cosmetic items as reward for their bloody victory. The map has now been reset and nine new territories have been unlocked for season two. The new season will run for twelve weeks.

“Shadow & Might” is also introducing a slew of new content. Two new maps have been added to the game and are free for all players. Forge is set in a weapon shop and blacksmith forge owned by the Knights in Ashfeld. Temple Garden is set in Samurai territory in Myre that is about to become a bloody battlefield. Two new classes are also being added. The classes are free for all Season Pass owners and everyone else will be able to buy them for 15,000 Steel each starting on May 23. The Shinobi is Samurai Assassin wielding a kusarigama, a hand sickle attached to a chain. The Shinobi specializes in striking enemies from range and staying out of danger. The Centurion is a Roman inspired Hybrid that wields a gladius and whittles down the enemy’s stamina, then punishes them with heavy blows.

“Shadow & Might” also consists of a major balancing patch. The patch introduces a range of class balances and revamps the gear system to be more straight forward. Additionally the max gear level has been raised to 114.

First Look at Xenoverse 2 DLC Pack 4, Switch Version Details

As expected, this month’s issue of V-Jump has given us some minor details on DLC Pack 4 for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2It confirms Merged Zamasu and Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Vegito will be the two new playable characters in the pack. We can’t make out too much from the scan, but SSGSS Vegito (perhaps better known as Vegito Blue) seems to have a new variant of the Super God Fist Super and a new move based on the Spirit Sword.

Merged Zamasu appears to have his halo intact and the ultimate move Holy Wrath one of the crazy ultimate attacks he used in the anime, of which there should be no shortage to fill an entire moveset from. In addition, it seems we are getting a ruined future stage based on the setting used for all the fights between our Saiyan heroes and Zamasu and Black. From what we can see in the small screenshots the stage looks very detailed and accurate to the anime. DLC Pack 4 is due for a June release.

The bottom of the scan reveals some information about the Nintendo Switch version, however, some of the details are still a little shady. The most contested point that hasn’t been clearly translated is that Xenoverse 1 will in some form be represented in Xenoverse 2 on the Nintendo Switch. Whether it will be the entire story or just a portion or just playable characters is still not clear, but the most common translation seems to say it will have a portion of the story from Xenoverse 1 story that will allow you to give some context to the character you choose to bring forward into Xenoverse 2.

Confirmed details about the Switch version include:

  • Ad-Hoc Co-Op Play – A new local mode allows up to six Nintendo Switch console to connect to participate in local multiplayer battles.
  • Motion Controls for Super/Ultimate Attacks – Motion controls from the Wii version of Tenkaichi 3 are back! Perform the Kamehameha and more by using the Joy-Con controllers.
  • Two-Player Joy-Con Battles – Using just one Joy-Con each, 2 players will be able to battle. (This will surely create some sort of compromise to the battle system as there simply aren’t enough buttons on a single Joy-Con).
  • For a ‘Limited Time’ – players can experience the “Time Patrol” main story from the first Dragon Ball Xenoverse.

Ther also seems to be some sort of Day 1 Edition or Preorder Bonus that will give you a code to unlock any character that would normally be unlocked through story progression immediately.

With the Switch not being as powerful as the other platforms Xenoverse 2 is present on, it will be interesting to see what compromises have to be made to accommodate for that. It is also unclear if the Switch version will contain the DLC already implemented or if a Season Pass will still be sold separately. The Switch version is set for a Fall release in Japan.

UBISOFT® AND SOUTH PARK DIGITAL STUDIOS WILL RELEASE SOUTH PARK™: THE FRACTURED BUT WHOLE™ ON OCTOBER 17

UBISOFT® AND SOUTH PARK DIGITAL STUDIOS WILL RELEASE SOUTH PARK™: THE FRACTURED BUT WHOLE™ ON OCTOBER 17

Players Who Pre-Order South Park: The Fractured But Whole Will Receive a Copy of South Park: The Stick of Truth for Free 

Sydney, Australia – May 18, 2017 – Today, Ubisoft® and South Park Digital Studios announced that South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ will be available on October 17, 2017. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and developed by Ubisoft San Francisco, The Fractured But Whole is an outrageous sequel to 2014’s award-winning title, South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ and will release on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

 

With crime on the rise in South Park, the streets have never been more dangerous. As the sun sets on the quiet Colorado town, havoc and chaos unleash a reign of terror and the seedy underbelly of the city comes alive. The town needs new heroes to rise! Eric Cartman seizes the opportunity to save the town and create the best superhero franchise ever, his own Coon & Friends with himself as the leader, The Coon.

Every superhero has an origin, and Coon & Friends are no different. Continuing in their role as the New Kid, players will discover their backstory, assemble their unique costumes, and harness their fart-based powers from numerous hero classes to create their own original hero. An all-new combat system offers unique opportunities to master space and time while on the battlefield, and a revamped looting and crafting system gives players the freedom to craft their own equipment to aid them in battle.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole will be available in four editions: Standard, Gold, Steelbook Gold and Collector’s. Anyone who purchases South Park: The Fractured But Whole will receive South Park: The Stick of Truth for free.* If you pre-purchase the game at select partners, you can start playing The Stick of Truth immediately.

All pre-orders will also receive an exclusive in-game assistant, Towelie: Your Gaming Bud. The streets of South Park aren’t as safe as they used to be, and even the most seasoned South Park veteran will need help. Towelie: Your Gaming Bud provides helpful and hilarious advice and commentary to players at key locations throughout the game.

For more information on the South Park: The Fractured But Whole, please visit: www.southparkgame.com

For the latest on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit ubiblog.com.

*Limited time gift with purchase off expires on January 31, 2018.

About South Park Digital Studios

South Park Digital Studios is a joint venture between Viacom and Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the Emmy and Peabody Award–winning series South Park. South Park Digital Studios is a digital animation and development studio dedicated to creating mobile and digital applications, digital goods and video gaming products, as well as overseeing social networking and digital syndication for South Park. South Park Digital Studios owns and operates the website southpark.cc.com and three international versions of the site. South Park is a registered trademark of Comedy Partners, a wholly owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIAB).

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 2016-17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

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