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JUST CAUSE 3: BAVARIUM SEA HEIST available for all players

JUST CAUSE 3: BAVARIUM SEA HEIST available for all players

Third and final DLC pack concludes the Air, Land and Sea Expansion Pass

London (August 18th 2016) – Following last week’s early access release for AIR, LAND & SEA Expansion Pass holders, the third and final content pack JUST CAUSE 3®: BAVARIUM SEA HEIST™ is now on general sale as a separate add-on for all players.

“Our aim with the Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass was to completely alter the way players tackle the game and we’ve achieved just that,” said Marcus Andrews, Lead Designer of the Air, Land & Sea content at Avalanche Studios. “Each of the three packs of new tools allows the player to wreak havoc in fresh, creative, and unique ways that ensures both new and existing fans of Just Cause 3 will have hours of additional content and an enormous number of ways to approach any situation”.
Brave the dangerous waters of West Medici in your new rocket boat and infiltrate the Stingray, a mysterious research facility, home of the rarest and strongest weapon ever created by the Eden Corporation. This content pack includes a brand new location to explore, missions, a new challenge type, the heavily armed rocket boat and the devastating “Eden Spark” lightning gun.

·         Liberate the Medici coastal waters of Scolio, home to Eden Research stations and the mysterious “Stingray” base.

·         Drive the deadly rocket boat “Loochador”, using its multi-lock missile launchers and miniguns to defeat the formidable Black Hand Fleet.

·         Infiltrate the Stingray base to steal the deadly “Eden Spark” lightning gun and unleash elemental death on your enemies in all new storyline and missions.

·         Power up the Eden Spark further with mods earned in the “Boat Invader” challenge.

The BAVARIUM SEA HEIST content pack is priced at $5.99 / €5.99 / £4.99 whilst the entire AIR, LAND & SEA Expansion Pass is available for $24.99 / €24.99 / £19.99.

Download assets here:
Key Art –   http://square-enix-press.com/download/98112/bead21635c8e06ffac7f558265c31411294b8478
Screenshots –   http://square-enix-press.com/download/98122/f696e5db29a29610e71afc48711828b1a6bc2c5c
Watch the Launch Trailer on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMcUuxWRAo ;

Related Links
Official Homepage: justcause.com
Official Facebook® Page: facebook.com/JustCause
Official YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/JustCauseGame
Follow @JustCause on Twitter®: twitter.com/JustCause

New Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands Trailer Outlines Customization Options

tom-clancys-ghost-recon-wildlands-screenshot-01Ubisoft released a brand new trailer outlining the customization options that will be available for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Players can expect to be able to modify their character’s equipment and weapons to fit their plan of attack. Going in for the stealthy approach? Gear up with ghillie suits, suppressors, and long ranged weapons to take out the enemy before they know what hit them. Planning to knock on the door… with a shotgun? A wide variety of grenade launches and shortened barrels will help players dominate the enemy in an all out firefight. Based on the trailer, players can look forward to quite a few options to customize their character, including female models.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands will launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on March 7th, 2017.

https://youtu.be/qfs5clmf_FI

Watch Dogs 2 PVP Bounty Hunter Mode Revealed in gamescom 2016 Trailer

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Ubisoft released two new trailers for Watch Dogs 2. The first trailer highlights all the online functions of Watch Dogs 2. Players will be able to take on a variety of co-op missions or roam around San Francisco with a friend. If players are feeling a little more competitive, there are two modes available. Hacking Invasion makes its return from Watch Dogs, which brings enemy players into the game. Players will need to find out who is hacking their data and take them down before the timer expires. The new Bounty Hunter mode will trigger when players become wanted by the police or manually through Marcus’ smartphone. One to three enemy players will be brought into the game with the intention of taking down of the target for rewards. Surviving the bounty hunters will bring even greater rewards for the player.

https://youtu.be/RBcuSJKL15A

Additionally, Ubisoft released a new trailer showing off the Wrench collectible figurine. The collectible comes with three removable masks to suit any moment. The figurine’s base can connect with the Marcus figurine to create a larger display. Pre-orders will be available soon through Uplay.

https://youtu.be/pTaSYNqNDHQ

Watch Dogs 2 is launching for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 15th.

Your Lie in April Part 2 Review

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Your Lie in April Part 2

Studio: A-1 Pictures
Publisher: Madman Entertainment / Aniplex of America
Platforms: DVD (reviewed) / Blu-ray
Release Date: August 3, 2016
Price: DVD – $59.95 – Available Here / Blu-ray – $69.95 Available Here

Overview

Kaori recruits Kousei to be her accompanist once again, this time for a gala performance. The song she chooses to play brings back painful memories for Kousei, but he gradually prepares to perform the piece. When the time comes to walk on stage, however, Kaori is nowhere to be found. Tsubaki later finds out that Kaori collapsed again and is in hospital. Kaori tries to convince everyone that she is okay, but eventually reveals to Kousei that she is seriously ill.

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Story

Kaori Miyazono is considered by some as a kind of ‘fairy’, a type of character who only exists as a plot device created to take a character on a journey of growth and discovery. When thought of in this way, she is not altogether dissimilar in purpose from Hana N. Fountainstand in Hanayamata. Kaori is definitely a human and not a fairy, but the comparison, unfortunately, comes with evidence to support it. She has her own hopes, dreams and interests, which is why it is so incredibly disappointing that she is relegated to the role of supporting character for much of the second half of Your Lie in April. Instead of the autonomy and determination she previously possessed, she spends the majority of these 11 episodes lying in a hospital bed waiting for ‘Friend A’ to visit. Her illness is never fully explained, and while there are reasonable fan theories about it, this is part of the problem. The full story behind her life is deemed unimportant by author Naoshi Arakawa. Kaori managed to get Kousei to play the piano again and even inspired him to take part in a gala performance. She managed to get him to face his demons and say ‘goodbye’ to his mother, but she spends several episodes in the background now that she has served her intended purpose. It is nice seeing Kousei grow, but Kaori is a much more developed character and a much more interesting and inspirational character than Kousei is in many ways. She could have been the star of the show, but winds up being its tragic plot device.

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More recurring characters are introduced. Kousei ends up teaching a middle school student who happens to be Takeshi Aiza’s younger sister. She has sinister purposes for becoming Kousei’s student, resulting in her coming across as an annoying character who takes away valuable screen time and Kousei’s time from Kaori. When the two finally work together, she becomes a more reasonable character, as does the other middle school student who runs into Kousei. Takeshi and Emi both contribute more than expected in these episodes, although Takeshi goes back to being annoyingly antagonistic to Kousei when he sees him with his younger sister. This behaviour seems as if it is meant to make up a part of the ‘humourous’ side of the series, but the humour almost consistently falls flat.

Kousei himself goes back to being stubborn too, this time with his reluctance to see Kaori and his reluctance to talk to her when he does actually visit her. He does inspire her to try to play the violin one more time, leading to moving scenes depicting her trying to regain her physical strength. It can be hard to watch these moments, and harder still to watch the incredible, final performance in the last episode. By this point, viewers will remember that the show is centered on a lie told in April and will likely have suspicions as to what the lie actually is. Clues are given throughout the series, and much more directly so in these episodes. When the lie is finally revealed, it all makes sense. Unfortunately, the only thing that reaches a definitive end is Kaori’s story. The relationship between Tsubaki and Kousei is left ambiguous even after Tsubaki reveals her true feelings.

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Visuals

The artistry is consistently beautiful and the animation is fantastic. That is, when a performance is animated to begin with. There is a significant increase in the use of still shots, which occur during musical performances by people other than Kousei. It also increases simultaneously with the increased reuse of dialogue from scenes from the same or previous episodes. The same reference to a previous scene is sometimes used multiple times in the same episode, making it seem as if there were budget issues. The use of 3D CG visuals stands out when used for the backgrounds, and not in a good way. The frame rate of some performances is also limited, except in the final performance.The emotional intensity may have increased in this half of the series, but the visual quality has not really improved. However, the final performance in episode 22 stands out as the most beautiful and powerful sequence in the entire adaptation. The animation for that performance is incredibly fluid, making up for the lack of good animation in some earlier episodes.

Audio

The new opening song is catchy and nice to listen to, but fails to capture the same level of energy and excitement that the first opening song had. The ending song has a fittingly sad tone, but again is not quite as memorable as it could have been. Masaru Yokoyama’s background music continues to be as fantastic as it has been up until this point, and the musical performances get better and better as the show reaches its climax. It is disappointing that Kaori has very limited opportunities to perform in this half of the series, although Kousei is more confident in playing the piano now, meaning that we hear more solid performances from him. The voice acting is top-notch throughout; Erica Lindbeck portrays Kaori’s emotions brilliantly and Max Mittelman does the same for Kousei.

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Extras

The extras include the textless animation sequences for the second opening and ending, inappropriate but entertaining bloopers from the recording of the English dub and English commentary for episode 22. This commentary does not contribute much more than what was covered in the commentary for episode 1, but it does give an insight into how the actors felt about the show and their performances for it. The OVA episode is not included in this release.

Overall

Your Lie in April concludes as one of the most emotionally powerful series to come out of Japan in a very long time. It depicts teenage relationships and struggles without watering down even one single element. Kousei’s struggle to come to terms with the likely loss of the second most important person in his life is painful to watch, not only because it hurts Kousei but because it hurts Kaori as well. Kaori’s fight for life is even more painful to watch. It is without a doubt one of the most moving events in any anime series. This series may hit home very strongly for some, and is likely to bring tears to the eyes of most viewers. This is a tragic story, and it presents a powerful message about loss and moving on. It may not be perfect, but it is about as emotional as anime can possibly be despite the large number of flaws present. The biggest disappointment is the shift of Kaori from main character status to supporting character status for many of these episodes; she only returns as a main character as the story moves towards its climax.
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Alienware Live AU opens today

Alienware Live AU opens today

Alienware’s brand new gaming lounge marks another landmark moment in its 20-year history.

  • Alienware opens up permanent space for Sydney-based gamers in conjunction with gaming café, City Hunter
  • Alienware Live AU to feature the full suite of flagship products, including VR-ready Alienware Aurora and Alpha set ups
  • Alienware Live AU to host monthly community meet ups and tournaments

Sydney – August 18, 2016 – Alienware, the leader in high-powered gaming systems, will today open the doors to its first Aussie PC gaming space, Alienware Live AU, in conjunction with Sydney-based gaming café, City Hunter. Alienware Live AU is a premier gaming lounge which features 28 high-end machines from the entire range of Alienware products. It showcases the latest gaming innovations like virtual reality, 4K gaming, and more.

“Community has always been at the centre of what we do at Alienware, so we can’t wait to share the Alienware Live AU space with our Aussie fans,” said Ben Jackson, General Manager, Consumer and Small Business.

“The opening of Alienware Live AU marks another milestone in our 20 years of innovation, which has seen us invent categories like gaming laptops and deliver high-end gaming experiences to customers around the world.”

The 28 high-end PCs powering Alienware Live AU include the iconic Alienware Area 51, newly released Aurora desktop PC, Alpha R2 micro-PC, and the entire laptop range. Also on display is the Alienware Graphics Amplifier, which allows users to plug in any PCIE graphics card to bolster their gaming specs with Alienware laptops and the Alienware Alpha R2. Alienware Live AU is also home to dual Oculus Rift and HTC Vive set ups, demonstrating how seamless Alienware hardware can integrate into the new emerging platforms.

On top of serving as a venue to showcase Alienware’s hardware, Alienware Live AU also acts as a local hub for the gaming community. The venue will host regular meet ups, tournaments, and be used to give fans a sneak peek at upcoming game releases prior to launch. To stay tuned to events happening at Alienware Live AU follow @AlienwareOz on Twitter and check out the City Hunter website.

“At its core City Hunter is all about community and we couldn’t think of a better way to deliver a premium gaming experience to our fans than partnering with Alienware to bring Alienware Live AU to life,” said City Hunter Co-Founder Jun Zhong.

“A lot of planning has gone into Alienware Live AU, with every little detail worked to ensure we’ve built a space that we ourselves would want to play in.”

Alienware Live AU is now open to the public and will be free to access from August 19-21. Opening hours and prices can be found on the City Hunter website. For more information, please follow @AlienwareOz on Twitter. To celebrate the opening, City Hunter and Alienware Live AU will be offering selected premium experiences free of charge, for the first two weeks. Bookings through the City Hunter website will be essential.

Information on Alienware models on display at City Hunter’s Alienware Live:

Alienware Aurora desktop

The new Alienware Aurora is a mid-tower desktop with full-scale power and performance. Despite a smaller footprint than the previous Aurora, it boasts even more dedicated graphics and overclocking potential, including the latest generation NVIDIA GeForce cards, for 4k gaming or even up to 12k gaming as a dual-graphics capable desktop. Performance improvements also include the latest Intel CPUs, available with liquid cooling, and overclockable memory available with Kingston Fury X running at a blistering 2400 MHz. The Aurora’s innovation also includes Alienware’s first chassis with tool-less access for easy swapping of GPUs and as many as 3 of the 5 potential storage drives. These and other innovations join the solid lineup of Alienware software including custom lighting with AlienFX and total control with Alienware Command Center. Whether gaming at insanely high resolutions or experiencing optimized VR experiences, the new Aurora is the latest in a long line of leading engineering and design innovation specifically tailored for gamers.

Alienware Alpha compact desktop

The new Alpha is the perfect Windows gaming system for virtually any room, and LAN parties have never been easier with the performance and minimal set up of this accessible ultra-small form factor PC. Its compact design now comes fully upgraded with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 GPU with 4GB of GDDR5 memory for over 60% higher GPU performance than the previous generation. Also configurable with a new AMD Radeon graphics option, the new Alpha boasts better frame rates at higher resolutions and higher settings. For future proofing and to push performance to VR and 4k gaming levels, the new Alpha is now compatible with the Alienware Graphics Amplifier.

Alienware Area-51 desktop

As one of the most revered performance PCs of all time, the Area-51 ups its game. The ultimate full-tower gaming desktop is now equipped with the new Intel Core i7 (a.k.a. Broadwell-e) CPUs ranging from 6- to 10-core options, as well as NVIDIA’s latest GeForce graphics technology (a.k.a. Pascal). According to Intel, the Core i7 delivers up to 35% faster multi-threaded performance and combined with the new GeForce GTX graphics there is a new standard for multi-tasking and VR. The iconic triad design exemplifies Alienware engineering prowess with support for up to three full-length double-wide graphics cards, easily removable side-panels, convenient access to ports and carrying handles, as well as a highly-optimized thermal management system. It’s not only ideal for gamers and VR enthusiasts, it’s the platform of choice for anyone that wants to configure elite performance.

About Dell

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German Battleships Hit the Waves in World of Warships

German Battleships Hit the Waves in World of Warships

Discover German efficiency at its finest with eight mighty battleships, and brace for a line of British cruisers

August 18, 2016 — World of Warships welcomes the highly anticipated addition of German battleships. Meticulously engineered, sleek and powerful, eight new warships are set to be rearing their heads August 18. Visitors to Gamescom are even able to test their might at the Wargaming booth today. Then, captains can ready themselves for a second wave as World of Warships is poised to add British cruisers this autumn.

“We’re extremely excited to be finally letting these fearsome German vessels loose on the battlefield,” said Artur Plociennik, Global Publishing Producer, World of Warships. “They’re versatile warships that are adept at bringing the battle to the enemy. Plus, with British ships on their way, it’s just another way we’re giving players as much freedom as possible to make the battle their own.”

German battleships dive into the heart of combat, bringing to players several iconic heavy-hitters: the legendary Bismarck (Tier VIII) with its vast expanse of armour and 8 main caliber guns in 4 turrets; the strongly armoured Bayern (Tier VI); and the tough Großer Kurfürst, whose strong torpedo protection, enhanced horizontal armour and more advanced AA guns can even compete with mighty ships such as IJN Yamato and USS Montana.

German battleships leverage thick armour, a high rate of fire, and powerful secondary weaponry to make them extremely tough in close quarters combat. At the top of the branch, these vessels also benefit from “Hydro-acoustic search” equipment, which allows them to rapidly detect nearby opponents. In short, German battleships are perfect for the captain who isn’t afraid to get up close and personal.

Not long after the launch of the German battleships the first branch of the British fleet will also be preparing to set sail. A full branch of 10 British cruisers will include Caledon at Tier III, Leander at Tier VI, Edinburgh at Tier VIII, and Minotaur at Tier X. Commanders will be able to discover more about these vessels, lurking across the horizon, in the very near future. Guests to the Wargaming booth at Gamescom 2016 can get a first glimpse of the new line today, during the World of Warships presentation, commencing 12PM (GMT +2) at the Wargaming B2C booth.

For the latest information, visit the official World of Warships website:

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About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat game from Wargaming. Command a massive naval fleet featuring some of history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships.

With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, and strategically designed environments, the action never ends and every match is a unique experience.

World of Warships brings players endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse pounding combat!

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile and tablet. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2015, Wargaming announced World of Tanks for Sony’s PlayStation®4, continuing its console campaign. The mobile MMO game World of Tanks Blitz has opened up Wargaming’s trademark team-based military IP to smartphone and tablet users worldwide.

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Roccat Announces Smartphone Enabled Skeltr Finally Launching in September

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Roccat announced the Roccat Skeltr back in 2014, but news of the keyboard fell silent after that. Finally, Roccat is bringing the keyboard to market. Set to bridge the gap in today’s multi-device environment, the Roccat Skeltr is a rubber domed Bluetooth keyboard that can seamlessly switch between typing on a desktop computer and a smartphone or tablet. The rubber domed keys are designed to be as quiet as possible, while the body of the keyboard features a detachable wrist rest and a slot for devices to fit in.

The Roccat Skeltr has four keys on the top sides of the keyboard that allows users to route phone audio through the headset port, pick up phone calls, and switch between typing on the computer or the mobile device. Additionally, the keyboard comes with five macro keys on the left hand side of the keyboard and an additional three under the space bar, a signature Roccat design element found in many Roccat keyboards like the Roccat Ryos MK FX.

Roccat’s Swarm software powers the Skeltr on the PC, with support for both Talk FX and AlienFX for the keyboard’s RGB lighting. Mobile devices can also be loaded with Roccat’s Power-Grid software to display important information and serve as a suite of shortcuts for the computer.

The Roccat Skeltr will launch on September 1st. No MSRP is available as of the publishing of this article.

HIT THE SLOPES WITH STEEP™ ON DECEMBER 2

HIT THE SLOPES WITH STEEP™ ON DECEMBER 2

Exclusive equipment included in the Gold Edition

 

Cologne, Germany — August 18, 2016 — Today, during Gamescom, Ubisoft® announced Steep, an action sports game set in the open world of the Alps, will be released on December 2, 2016 on Microsoft Xbox One®, Sony PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. For the ultimate Steep experience, players can purchase the Gold Edition.

Steep’s Standard and Gold Editions are now available for preorder. The Gold Edition includes both the game and the season pass. The season pass gives players access to all major expansions as well as additional digital content, outfits, and equipment, including an exclusive costume.

Players who pre-order the Standard or Gold Editions will be able to extend their night-riding experiences through The Moonlight pack. This pack contains new challenges and equipment, including:

  • Three extra night challenges
  • Three new night outfits
  • Glowing equipment for each activity (ski, snowboard, wingsuit and paraglide)
  • Wingsuit Rocket Flare

With development led by Ubisoft Annecy,* Steep drops players onto the Alps with exhilarating experiences that include skiing, wingsuiting, snowboarding and paragliding. These sports establish a never seen before freedom to explore the game’s open world, allowing players to choose the way they ride and play. Riders can travel the Alps solo or drop in side-by-side with friends to discover a wide range of activities for them to put their skills to the test, compete and share the most insane tricks and trails ever captured on the slopes. Designed for a generation that’s all about sharing their experiences with the world, Steep encourages players to challenge their friends to see who truly comes out on top of the world.

In addition to exploring the Alps, Steep riders will be able to traverse the majestic slopes of Alaska, available as a free update after launch.

To pre-order the game, please visit: http://store.ubi.com/steepgame

To have a chance to play first during betas, please register at http://www.steepgame.com.

For more information about Steep, please visit http://www.ubisoft.com, follow us on http://www.facebook.com/steepgame or http://www.twitter.com/Steep_Game.

2K Announces 36 New Roster Additions for WWE 2K17 Suplex City Census

2K Announces 36 New Roster Additions for WWE 2K17 Suplex City Census

In the latest installment of WWE 2K17’s  Suplex City Census, 36 WWE Superstar residents of the Shopping District – the third of five neighborhoods in Suplex City – have been announced for inclusion in the forthcoming franchise’s worldwide release on October 11, 2016. The installment brings the following Superstars to WWE 2K17’s extensive roster: AJ Styles, Alexa Bliss, Alundra Blayze, Arn Anderson, Bam Bam Bigelow, Becky Lynch, Bo Dallas, Bubba Ray Dudley, Bushwhacker Butch, Bushwhacker Luke, Christian, Curtis Axel, Dana Brooke, Dolph Ziggler, D-Von Dudley, Emma, Eva Marie, Fandango, Kofi Kingston, Lita, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, Naomi, Natalya, Neville, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, Rikishi, Shawn Michaels, Stardust, Sting, Summer Rae, Tamina, Tatsumi Fujinami, Trish Stratus, Tyler Breeze and Xavier Woods.

To learn more about the WWE 2K17  Suplex City Census and experience the interactive maps revealing residents of Suplex City’s neighborhoods, all roster members announced to date and additional game information, visit  wwe.2k.com/suplexcity. In addition, fans can check out WWE 2K17 on  Facebook, follow the game on  Twitter  and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on  YouTube.

Assets to support today’s roster reveal announcement include screenshots, video and roster images:

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio,  WWE 2K17 is rated PEGI 16.  WWE 2K17 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on October 11, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360. Consumers who pre-order WWE 2K17 at any participating retailer will receive two playable characters of legendary WCW® and WWE star Bill Goldberg, well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas, at no extra cost on launch day.

Welcome to Suplex City. Enjoy your stay.

Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live Confirmed for Western Release on October 14

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Sega has announced that Hatsune Miku fans will soon be able to experience the virtual idol closer than ever starting on October 14th as the company has announced plans to release Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live onto the PlayStation Store in North America and Europe on that date. The game is designed for use with the PlayStation VR and at the moment Sega has not revealed just how much the game will cost.

The company did state that players will be able to keep time with the song by taking cues from the rest of the crowd waving their glow sticks with the goal being to cheer on Miku during her concert. As the player continues to encourage her, it builds up a voltage level that, when filled, transports the player onto the stage for a special one-on-one encore performance with Miku.