With Gamescom about to kick off, 2K Games has chosen to release a trailer for Mafia III specifically for the event. Called “The Heist” the video follows the story of a major bank robbery that turns out to be successful but unfortunately for the main character Lincoln Clay, the mafia isn’t about to let any loose ends slip away or split the cash with his family.
You can check out the full video below where in-game cinematics and gameplay footage are shown off and keep an eye out for the game itself when it is released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 7th.
Square Enix has released a new nearly hour long video focusing on showing off a lot of what Final Fantasy XV will have to offer in terms of gameplay. Of course this video comes after the announcement that the game will be delayed an extra two months but anyways. The video, found below, features fifty three minutes of gameplay footage where features such as combat, Chocobo racing, side quests, ability and magic systems, equipment, some new monsters, and more are shown off.
Final Fantasy XV is now currently set to be released worldwide for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 29th.
As many would have expected, especially thanks to the padding that was worked into the anime series, Koei Tecmo has announced that the Attack on Titan game storyline will be going beyond what the first anime season managed to adapt. This means that there will be additional game-exclusive campaign missions that involve elements of the game that go past the fight with the Female Titan and explore how facing off against both the Armored and Beast Titans will go.
The company has released a pair of new videos for Attack on Titan to go along with this news, one of which is the launch trailer while the other focuses on showing off how Mikasa will play when the game is released on August 30th in North America and on August 26th in Europe.
CONGA MASTER BRINGS SOLO, CO-OP, AND COMPETITIVE CONGA-ING TO PC ON SEPTEMBER 14
Console Versions to Follow Next Year With Rising Star Games Publishing All Versions of The Hilarious Party Arcade Game
Los Angeles, CA – August 16, 2016 – Videogame publisher Rising Star Games today throws on its dancing shoes and funkiest moves to announce a new partnership with game development studio Undercoders, bringing the dance party extravaganza Conga Master to PC and consoles.
View the trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WnleHDlY98
The hilarious party arcade game Conga Master sees up to four players each controlling their chosen party-goer in his or her quest to create the most epic conga line ever.
Travelling through different nightclub locales during a night to remember, players will find all manner of dancers with different styles and personalities. Shimmy up close to entice them with a successful display of dazzling dancing, and they will join your line. But, with great conga comes great responsibility, and the longer the conga, the harder it will be to maintain momentum and avoid disco downers, like the crotchety custodians or the pigs in disguise who will try to infiltrate your line and stink up your party vibe.
Birthed out of the theme-based accelerated game development event ‘Ludum Dare,’ Conga Master is now a fully fleshed-out, content-packed game, in its own right. Conga Master features extensive local co-op and competitive multiplayer modes for up to four players, as well as a crazy single-player campaign. Don’t be fooled by the easy-to-learn, simple two-button controls – the game boasts a wealth of features such as, combo systems, objective-based play, over 30 different characters each with their own skills and attributes, seven different nightclub environments, bonus stages, unlockable rewards, online rankings and ‘endless’ modes, and much more.
“Conga Master has a singleness of vision that glitters and stands out in today’s gaming space,” said Lee Skittrell, Marketing Strategist, Rising Star Games. “The game’s heart and spirit is made of pure unabashed fun; the kind of game that brings smiles to the faces of players young and old alike, coupled with a pleasingly peculiar sense of humor. Conga Master is a shiny and surreal disco-ball glittering over the heads of our already hugely diverse portfolio of quality titles.”
“All our life we wanted to play a conga dancing game but nobody would make one… so we had to become developers to fulfil our dreams,” said David Jaumandreu, CEO of Undercoders. “When we saw that the jam version of Conga Master was ranked as the top 5 most fun game of Ludum Dare 34 (out of 1,600+ entries!), we knew we weren’t alone!”
Developed by Undercoders and published by Rising Star Games, Conga Master will release on September 14 on PC via Steam. Console versions will follow in early 2017. To find out more, follow Rising Star Games on Twitter and visit the official Rising Star Games website.
ABOUT UNDERCODERS
Undercoders is a young run independent development studio located in Barcelona, Spain, focused on delivering original gaming experiences. Founded in 2006 by three university students, Undercoders has since released over 30 titles on computers, portable consoles and smartphones.
ABOUT RISING STAR GAMES
Rising Star Games is a privately held video games publisher with a global reach. With operating offices in Europe and USA the company publishes video game entertainment across all gaming platforms from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and via Steam. With decades of combined experience and a genuine passion for interactive entertainment, Rising Star Games is proud of its ever-expanding and enormously diverse catalogue of over 120 titles.
2K Releases Mafia III – The Heist – Official Gamescom 2016 Trailer
2K and Hangar 13 today released Mafia III – The Heist – Official Gamescom 2016 Trailer. The Mafia took so much from so many in its rise to power in New Bordeaux. When Lincoln Clay came back from Vietnam, his family was all he had. One night would change it all.
Fans attending gamescom can be a part of the next chapter in revenge with a thrilling newMafia III experience, presented in two stunning recreations of 1960s era cinemas. Check outMafia III at the 2K consumer booth in Hall 6.1, Booth #B10/11!
Mafia III will be available October 7, 2016 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Mafia III is rated PEGI 18. For more information on Mafia III, subscribe on YouTube, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and visithttp://MafiaGame.com.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE CONFIRMS STORYLINE OF A.O.T. WINGS OF FREEDOM WILL EXTEND BEYOND SHOW’S FIRST SEASON IN BRAND NEW TRAILER
Brand New, Action-Packed Launch Trailer Showcases the Scout Regiment Locked in Combat with New Forms of Titans
Hertfordshire, 16th August 2016- KOEI TECMO Europe today confirmed that the narrative within A.O.T. Wings of Freedom will extend beyond the events of the first season of ‘Attack on Titan’. A brand new launch trailer has been revealed alongside the announcement in anticipation of the upcoming release of the fast-paced action game based on the hugely successful manga and anime series ‘Attack on Titan’. A.O.T. Wings of Freedom will release on the 26th August 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as digitally for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld system and Windows PC via Steam®.
Showcasing the Scout Regiment as they repel the fearsome Titans threatening humanity, the launch trailer for A.O.T. Wings of Freedom officially reveals that players will be able to play beyond the end of the show’s first season via extra game-exclusive missions! Capturing intense, action-packed combat and impressive attack moves, the launch trailer reveals two sinister new types of Titans for players to take down. The Armored Titan, a 50 foot tall behemoth with immense strength and speed can destroy anything in its path, and the monstrous Beast Titan is a gigantic ape-like creature that uses immeasurable amounts of force to crush its foes! These extra missions offer additional high-octane battles and exhilarating action within the ‘Attack on Titan’ universe.
As a reminder, those who pre-order the standard version of A.O.T. Wings of Freedom from select retailers have the choice of two different downloadable bonus costumes. The Clean-up Eren & Levi Costume for Eren and Levi is available to those who purchase from Game, allowing them to show off Levi’s love for cleaning. If pre-ordered from Amazon and Independent Retailers through Centresoft players can obtain the Mikasa Costume “Summer Festival”, exchanging Mikasa’s regiment gear for a white summer dress. Alternatively, those who purchase on PlayStation®4 through the PlayStation®Store will receive a selection of Character Avatars featuring fan-favourites Eren, Levi and Mikasa!
The limited edition A.O.T. Wings of Freedom Treasure Box, exclusively available through Centresoft for PlayStation 4, is still available in limited quantities containing must-have items for ‘Attack on Titan’ fans! Alongside the A.O.T. Wings of Freedom game, the treasure box will contain the Official Scouting Report- an artbook showcasing the many characters, weapons and environments the game has to offer, as well as a detailed look into parts of the game. A Muffler Towel, featuring a heroic design of Eren, Mikasa and Levi is also included. These three young scouts can also be found featured on the 6 Pin Badges, with two alternate designs for each character, featuring Eren in both his human and Titan form, Levi in both heroic stance and in cleaning clothes and Mikasa in two different fighting stances. The contents are completed with the Original Game Soundtrack and a digital download code for an alternative special costume for Armin.
New screenshots were also released featuring the Armoured and Beast Titans, as well as a series of event scenes.
A.O.T. Wings of Freedom is a titanic action game that successfully replicates the claustrophobic atmosphere and fast paced battles of ‘Attack on Titan’, one of the most celebrated new anime IPs of the last few years, and follows Eren, Mikasa and Armin through the events of the first series. Set in a land where three walls have been built around the settlements, to protect themselves from Titans, three young scouts Eren, Mikasa and Armin witness the end of 100 years of peace. As a Titan breaks down one of the outer walls humanity is once again threatened, and they must fight off the Titans and discover the mystery behind them. Players will experience a claustrophobic atmosphere and fast paced battle action as they repel the fearsome Titans.
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
COPENHAGEN, August 16, 2016 – HITMAN Episode 4: Bangkok goes live today, taking players to the first Asian location of the season.
The “Club 27” mission transports players to the opulence and splendour of the Himmapan luxury hotel and resort, situated on the Chao Phraya River outside Bangkok. Your targets are rising rock star Jordan Cross, front man of trending indie band The Class, and Cross’ family lawyer, Ken Morgan. Both are currently residing at the luxury hotel as the band finishes its highly-anticipated sophomore album.
Explore the grand hotel’s exquisite interiors and bask in the natural beauty of the exotic gardens adorning the hotel’s exterior pavilions. Or just enjoy the vista of the Chao Phraya River as you plan how best to carry out your mission.
With all-new opportunities and disguises, plus over 75 different challenges unlocking new gear, weapons, and items, Episode 4: Bangkok is not to be missed.
HITMAN began with a Prologue and Paris location in March, continued with Episode 2: Sapienza in April, Episode 3: Marrakesh in May, the Summer Bonus Episode in July and Episode 4: Bangkok in August. Next will be the United States before the season finale in Japan later in 2016.
Harem anime come in many different shapes and sizes. There can be simplistic ones that take place in a basic high school where only a pair or trio of girls are going after the same guy and other times they can be incredibly complicated with numerous women vying for attention all while the world is exploding around them. This makes it a versatile series that is often placed in the middle of another genre to try and spice things up, so when the magic and fantasy based manga Trinity Seven was given an anime adaptation many were interested to see how it would turn out. Now that the anime has been released in the West by Sentai Filmworks, is it worth your time?
Story
After sleeping in a bit too late, Arata Kasuga is woken up by his beloved cousin Hijiri so that he isn’t late for class. This is a fairly standard day for Aruta as he heads outside and looks up at the sky and admires the black sun that is floating above the town. Though odd, he doesn’t act on it until a strange woman walks past him and orders him to wake up. Since everyone around him is calm though, he thinks nothing of it until Hijiri begins to act incredibly strange and when Arata confronts her, the truth comes out.
After tricking her, Hijiri reveals the world as it is, a fake illusion created by Arata after his magical abilities went out of control, causing something called a Breakdown Phenomenon and apparently killing everyone in the town. The only person who could help him was his cousin Hijiri who gave him a small book and told it to protect Arata. He is informed by the same red-haired woman that appeared before, named Lilith, that he has only two choices. Either die or continue to live but without his memories.
Arata chooses the third option, that of becoming a mage in order to learn to control his powers and rescue Hijiri who he is told by the grimoire, the small book given to him by Hijiri, is still alive somewhere. With this choice, Lilith brings him to the Royal Biblia Academy where she teaches and mages learn to hone their powers and immerse themselves in their studies no matter how dangerous their goals actually are. Here he is informed that his magical abilities place him as a candidate to become a Demon Lord should he ever lose control but also that the best people to help him are known as the Trinity Seven, seven female mages who are the best in the entire school.
Luckily for him, Lilith is already one of these seven and within the period of a few episodes all of the girls make their appearance as the series goes through the standard roll out of introducing the love interests over the course of the series. Trinity Seven handles this style of introduction better than most harem anime as there are high stakes to many of the introductions that either threaten the lives of those who are attending the school, the lives of the rest of the girls, or simply Arata himself as his position as a demon lord candidate is one of admiration and one to target.
Thanks to this style of introduction, the actual plot only begins to move forward at the very end of the series which is unfortunate since it leaves so many questions and plot threads hanging. This is likely done in an effort to keep fans interested in either the manga series or a second season but be prepared for that. Thankfully while the story suffers from incredibly slow development with only a few interesting twists being worked in early to keep viewers on their toes and almost no actual changes over the course of the series until the last few episodes, the focus on the characters and harem antics make for a strong selling point in Trinity Seven.
Arata serves as a blunt harem lead that isn’t afraid of letting his perverted side openly show around the girls and thanks to this he is already a step ahead of most harem leads who are incredibly dense in nature. Instead Arata is readily aware of how certain girls feel about him and often teases them in ways that they like or simply flirts with the cast with more than a few girls openly flirting back with him, often causing a little trouble in the ranks as Lilith or another girl get angry about their “shameful” behavior.
As for the actual girls in this series, fans will find Trinity Seven’s female cast to be quit the treat. They only barely fit into the standard archetypes when they are introduced and quickly begin to show their eccentricities making it hard not to quickly fall in love with how certain characters act, such as Levi’s constant teasing, Arin complaining that she can’t be more straightforward, and Lilith blushing and muttering about what the rest of the cast is doing at any given time. This is only a small sample of what one can expect from the girls that make up this harem series, especially when it comes to Liese, and the interactions between these great female characters and a lead character with a spine help support Trinity Seven at its weakest moments with genuine comedy and great personalities.
These moments are all to frequent I’m afraid as Trinity Seven fails repeatedly when it comes to the action fantasy side of things. The magic in the series is so poorly explained that viewers will never really know what to expect from the cast all the way up to the final battle and even then characters are spending more time talking about how to use magic than they are actually fighting. This removes all tension from fights as you have characters that are simply talking or never taking anything seriously until the fight comes to a close once an explanation is wrapped up. Even the magical techniques used by most of the characters come off as incredibly simplistic despite their explanations sounding far more complicated than they ever should be.
Visuals
As many would expect from a harem series such as Trinity Seven, there are quite a few moments where fan service is used so let’s get that out of the way at the start. These scenes are presented in high quality and while a few are quite blatant, it is worth noting that the animation company did not alter the release for Blu-ray. This means that there is no real nudity shown even in this home release as all scenes feature either convenient light beams or tattered clothing as censorship.
In the rest of the series, the background scenes are fairly standard but the character designs really tend to shine here. The girls are all incredibly appealing looking with a number of great looking scenes produced thanks to their actions and the freedom of the characters’ personalities. The magic used by the characters is rather appealing to start with but unfortunately loses its charm as the characters tend to fall back on standard less than flashy attacks throughout the series.
Audio
Sentai Filmworks has released Trinity Seven in North America featuring both the original Japanese voice cast as well as their own freshly recorded English dub. The English casting for this series is quite fitting for the most part, though some scenes feel like they lack the same amount of enthusiasm compared to the Japanese voice track. That is likely due to the fact that the Japanese voice cast features quite a large number of prominent voice actors.
As far as the soundtrack goes, Trinity Seven features a fairly standard set of background music but where it really shines comes from the outstanding opening theme “Seven Doors” by Zaq and the four ending themes that change throughout the course of the series. Every one of the ending themes is fitting for the events that occur during the episode and considering they are performed by the Japanese voice actresses for the female cast, fans will certainly be pleased with the way these songs sound.
Extras
The only special features included in this Blu-ray release of Trinity Seven come in the form of a clean opening animation, clean versions of all the ending animations, and trailers for other Sentai Filmworks releases.
Overall
Trinity Seven is a series that has a lot of potential and it may have actually delivered on it down the line but unfortunately with only twelve episodes to work with it failed to do so at a pace that allowed for both character development and meaningful story advancement. With every confrontation lacking tension, loose rules applied to the magic in the world, and a slow plot with only a few intriguing twists here and there, the major redeeming factors of this series come from how great the characters in it are and how funny the banter is between them. Those who enjoy harem anime will be pleased with the way Arata interacts with the girls and how they often flirt back with him or react to his teasing so be prepared for a series that has strong characters but fumbles when it comes to crafting a solid storyline and delivering on the fantasy action side of things.
The Dark Souls franchise took the gaming world by storm and introduced gruelling difficulty back into games. Inferno Climber is the much easier version on Dark Soulsand if you are not fussed about incredible graphics and don’t want an experience where you will die over and over again, then Inferno Climber might be right up your alley.
Developed by Arc System Works and also still in early access, Inferno Climber still manages to offer quite a lot of content. Most early access games only last a few hours but after 5 or 6 hours of gameplay I am still finding new things to do and still enjoying the exploration part of the game. This preview was done on the PC but this game will also be released for the PlayStation 4 soon. For my full preview check out the video below!
NEWARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Logitech (SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) today announced the Logitech® G Pro Gaming Mouse. Designed for eSports athletes, this new gaming mouse features Logitech’s most accurate optical gaming sensor, a metal spring button tensioning system, onboard memory for driver-free operation on tournament systems, and a comfortable, durable yet lightweight design. The Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse builds on the heritage and global popularity of the Logitech G100s shape with top competitive eSports professionals, and combines it with the incredible speed, accuracy and responsiveness of the G303.
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“The benefit of working with eSports players is that they tell us what they like, and more importantly, what they don’t like,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of gaming at Logitech. “Our new Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse takes what eSports pros loved about the G100s and G303 and combines it into a mouse that we’re confident will meet their standards.”
“Competing at the top level requires a well-built mouse,” said Tyler “Skadoodle” Latham of Cloud 9 CS:GO. “After working closely with Logitech and extensive testing, the new Pro Gaming Mouse is my preferred mouse. With a comfortable shape and top-of-the-line sensor, I never have problems picking off my enemies.”
Advanced Optical Gaming Sensor
Consistent, pixel-precise accuracy makes a critical difference in high-stakes competitive gameplay. The PMW3366 sensor delivers a level of precision widely considered to be the best by enthusiasts and professionals alike. With zero smoothing, filtering or acceleration across the entire DPI range (200-12,000 DPI), it provides exceptional tracking accuracy and consistent responsiveness at any speed.
Metal Spring Button Tensioning System
The metal spring button tensioning system in the Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse enhances the consistency of the left and right mouse buttons and reduces the force required to click. This helps deliver crisp, reliable click performance for your highest level of competition.
Comfortable, Durable and Lightweight Design
The Logitech G Pro Gaming mouse is the culmination of more than 30 years of engineering and manufacturing experience. The mouse is optimized to reduce weight to improve comfort, stability and responsiveness. Every aspect of the engineering has been rigorously tested to make sure it can stand up to even the most intense gaming. The top surface of the Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse is treated with a special coating to improve durability and grip, and the left and right buttons are tested to exceed 20 million clicks – the equivalent of a pro gamer training 10 hours every day for two years.
Onboard Memory for Driver-free Operation on Tournament Systems
Because you can’t always guarantee the tournament machine will have your configuration software available, or even that it’s allowed to be installed, the Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse lets you save your exact DPI settings, button assignments, and lighting configuration to the onboard memory in the mouse, all using the Logitech Gaming Software (LGS), so you’ll never have to worry about whether your setup is right.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning August 2016 for a suggested retail price of $69.99 and €69.95 respectively. For more information please visit gaming.logitech.com and check out our videos of the Pro Gaming Mouse here.
About Logitech
Logitech designs products that have an everyday place in people’s lives, connecting them to the digital experiences they care about. Over 30 years ago Logitech started connecting people through computers, and now it’s designing products that bring people together through music, gaming, video and computing. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech at www.logitech.com, the company blog or @Logitech.
After tricking her, Hijiri reveals the world as it is, a fake illusion created by Arata after his magical abilities went out of control, causing something called a Breakdown Phenomenon and apparently killing everyone in the town. The only person who could help him was his cousin Hijiri who gave him a small book and told it to protect Arata. He is informed by the same red-haired woman that appeared before, named Lilith, that he has only two choices. Either die or continue to live but without his memories.
Luckily for him, Lilith is already one of these seven and within the period of a few episodes all of the girls make their appearance as the series goes through the standard roll out of introducing the love interests over the course of the series. Trinity Seven handles this style of introduction better than most harem anime as there are high stakes to many of the introductions that either threaten the lives of those who are attending the school, the lives of the rest of the girls, or simply Arata himself as his position as a demon lord candidate is one of admiration and one to target.
Arata serves as a blunt harem lead that isn’t afraid of letting his perverted side openly show around the girls and thanks to this he is already a step ahead of most harem leads who are incredibly dense in nature. Instead Arata is readily aware of how certain girls feel about him and often teases them in ways that they like or simply flirts with the cast with more than a few girls openly flirting back with him, often causing a little trouble in the ranks as Lilith or another girl get angry about their “shameful” behavior.
These moments are all to frequent I’m afraid as Trinity Seven fails repeatedly when it comes to the action fantasy side of things. The magic in the series is so poorly explained that viewers will never really know what to expect from the cast all the way up to the final battle and even then characters are spending more time talking about how to use magic than they are actually fighting. This removes all tension from fights as you have characters that are simply talking or never taking anything seriously until the fight comes to a close once an explanation is wrapped up. Even the magical techniques used by most of the characters come off as incredibly simplistic despite their explanations sounding far more complicated than they ever should be.
In the rest of the series, the background scenes are fairly standard but the character designs really tend to shine here. The girls are all incredibly appealing looking with a number of great looking scenes produced thanks to their actions and the freedom of the characters’ personalities. The magic used by the characters is rather appealing to start with but unfortunately loses its charm as the characters tend to fall back on standard less than flashy attacks throughout the series.
As far as the soundtrack goes, Trinity Seven features a fairly standard set of background music but where it really shines comes from the outstanding opening theme “Seven Doors” by Zaq and the four ending themes that change throughout the course of the series. Every one of the ending themes is fitting for the events that occur during the episode and considering they are performed by the Japanese voice actresses for the female cast, fans will certainly be pleased with the way these songs sound.
