Compile Heart has revealed through Dengeki that they will be including a couple of guest characters when their upcoming third person shooter Gun Gun Pixies is released on the PS Vita. The company has confirmed that both Neptune and Noire from the Hyperdimension Neptunia series will be appearing in the girls’ dorm where players will be infiltrating.
The company also stated that players will be able to choose from over thirty different “Pixie Poses” that will allow them to avoid being discovered by poising like a figure when looked at by the residents. Currently Gun Gun Pixies is slated to be released on April 27th for the PS Vita and has not been announced for Western release at this time.
With Horizon: Zero Dawn set to be released later this month Sony and Guerrila Games have decided to release a large number of trailers showing off the different series of machines that players will encounter in the game. These videos all give us a look at what these machines are capable of, if they are hostile, and type of attacks players will have to expect when they come across them in the wild.
The ones being introduced this time are Snapmaw, Thunderjaw, Behemoth, and Stormbird and you can check all their introduction videos below. Horizon: Zero Dawn is currently slated to be released as a PlayStation 4 exclusive on February 28th.
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?
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.
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.
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.
NeocoreGames is running a public Alpha program called The Founding for their upcoming action RPGWarhammer 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.
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 4Season 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.
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 Townswill 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.
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.
