Bandai Namco has released a large batch of new screenshots for One Piece: Burning Blood and with it comes our first look at the recently revealed captain characters Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru as well as a bunch of newly added characters in the form of Bartholomew Kuma, Dracule Mihawk, Geko Moriah, and Sengoku the Buddha.
Stages such as Marineford Bay and Oris Plaza and the user interface for the game’s story mode are also shown off. The single player story mode, called “Paramount War,” allows players to experience One Piece‘s Marineford Arc from a completely new perspective as it features four campaign episodes featuring Monkey D. Luffy, Whitebeard, Portgas D. Ace, and Akainu, each with their own series of iconic battles and beautiful cut scenes.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE DEVIL’S DAUGHTER UNVEILS ITS PACKSHOTS AND RELEASE DATE
Lesquin, France – February 9th, 2016 – Bigben Interactive, the video game publisher and distributor, and the studio Frogwares are today pleased to reveal the packshots for Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter, an adventure game due to be released May 27th on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC.
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter, the eighth game in the series, is an incredible adventure game with unique gameplay blending investigation, action and exploration for an extraordinary experience that will test the limits of players’ nerves and intelligence. Playing as the great detective, they will have to track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human spirit, freely exploring several neighbourhoods in the city in search of clues and suspects while they untangle a web of intrigue leading to the final stunning revelation.
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter offers unique game mechanics and an epic storyline for an interactive and immersive experience unlike any they have ever had before. For the first time, the powers of analysis and composure of Sherlock Holmes will be shaken by emotion as he is caught between family, dark forces and powerful thirsts for vengeance….
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter will be released May 27th on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC.
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ABOUT BIGBEN INTERACTIVE
Bigben Interactive is a European designer and distributor of accessories for video games consoles, smartphones and tablets, a creator of audio products and a well-known video game publisher. With the boom in the market for mobile phone equipment and the changes in the video game market, the group, recognized for its creativity and innovation, has set itself the objective of becoming a European leader in multimedia accessories.
Bigben Interactive has published the WRC video game series since 2013 and in 2014, after signing a major partnership with the French Ligue Nationale de Rugby, published the first official rugby simulation TOP 14/PRO D2.
About Frogwares
Frogwares is an independent video game development studio based in Dublin and Kiev. Since 2000, the studio has become renowned for its vast catalogue of games, ranging from RTS to action-adventure games. Frogwares’ games are available on major game platforms, including the latest generation consoles, and are often compared in quality to many AAA titles. The developer’s cutting-edge Sherlock Holmes games are also a registered trademark of the studio.
SYDNEY, Australia. – February 9, 2016 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Coldwood Interactive today launched Unravel ™ via digital download on Origin™ for PC, Xbox One®, and PlayStation®4. Unravel is a unique physics-based puzzle platformer centered around a tiny, endearing character named Yarny. Small in size, but big in heart, Yarny is a positive force in a world filled with life’s challenges.
“I wanted to make something more personal, something with more impact. The game didn’t have to change the world, or even try, but it had to be genuine, it had to have a deeper meaning. It had to have heart.” – Martin Sahlin, Creative Director at Coldwood.
Yarny begins tethered to something important at the start of the game and goes on an adventure riddled with challenges, attempting to make it to the end without unraveling. Some challenges are simple, like using Yarny’s thread to swing across a gap, or rappel down a tree. But others are more complex, and players will need to use Yarny’s thread in clever and creative ways to find the path forward. Along the way, players will unlock a heartfelt story about love and longing, and the ties that bind, with Yarny as the red thread that runs through it all.
Unravel’s stunning environments are inspired by the nature of northern Sweden, where the game was created. The visuals showcase the beauty in the ordinary – getting down on Yarny’s eye level helps immerse players in the splendor of even the most common things. The environment is more than simply a backdrop though, with clues and hints about the story entrenched throughout, for the player to uncover.
In addition to the landscape, players will experience the game’s emotion and story come to life through the original music score. Unravel’s story is told in very few words so music plays a critical role in setting the atmosphere. Composed entirely by local Swedish musicians,Unravel’s soundtrack is inspired by local folk music and traditional instruments and beautifully captures the tone of the game’s environments.
What makes Yarny’s journey, and Unravel’s story unique, is that it isn’t there to be told – it’s there to be discovered. This allows for a more personal player journey and a deeper connection instilled throughout the game, because ultimately Unravel is all about connection – physical and emotional. Unravel is a story of love and mending broken bonds; a story of courage and persistence made only more vivid through the perspective of Yarny’s small size in a sometimes big and overwhelming world.
Available worldwide on February 9, Unravel will capture your imagination, test your cleverness, and steal your heart. Unravel is developed in Umeå, Sweden by Coldwood Interactive and i-s available as a digital download for $29.99 in Australia and New Zealand. EA Access and Origin Access members can save 10% when they buy the digital version ofUnravel on Xbox One and Origin, respectively*. This title has been rated G.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the world.
In fiscal year 2015, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news .
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Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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Beta live Friday 12th of February on PS4, February 19th on PC: Experience Agent 47’s recruitment into the ICA
SYDNEY, 9TH February 2016 – Io-Interactive invites players to join Agent 47 on his very first assignment for the International Contract Agency in the upcoming HITMAN Beta.
Labeled “The Prologue”, the Beta takes place twenty years before the Paris Showstopper mission. Set in a secret ICA training facility, the Prologue features a pivotal moment in Agent 47’s life – his introduction to the ICA and very first meeting with his future handler Diana Burnwood. The Prologue features two free-form training hits, which will introduce players to the features and mechanics of the upcoming HITMAN game. The Prologue will also be available as part of the first episode of HITMAN releasing March 11th, 2016.
The PS4 Beta is scheduled to start at 9pm AEDT / 11pm NZDT on February 12th 2016 and ends on February 15th at 9pm AEDT / 11pm NZDT. The PC Beta is scheduled to start at 9pm AEDT / 11pm NZDT on February 19th 2016 and ends on February 22nd at 9pm AEDT / 11pm NZDT. Players can guarantee access to the beta by pre-ordering the Full Experience or the new Intro Pack.
All pre-orders will also include the ‘classic’ REQUIEM pack which includes exclusive in-game digital items inspired by Hitman: Blood Money including the Requiem Legacy white suit, Blood Money shirt, tie and gloves, silenced ICA-19 chrome and white rubber duck explosive.
PlayStation users exclusively will also gain access to The Sarajevo Six. 6 Bonus Contracts, one of which will be released with each location and sees Agent 47 travel the world in pursuit of six former members of a paramilitary unit called CICADA in this self-contained side-story exclusive for PlayStation 4 users.
ESCAPE FROM TARKOV: FIRST DEVELOPER DIARY REVEALED
Battlestate Games, the creators of hardcore online shooter Escape from Tarkov, is on the brink of hitting its Alpha milestone. Today the team revealed the first in its ongoing series of developer diaries, this one providing insight into the procedural animation and character animation system including behind-the-scenes mo-cap views. The video features numerous elements of the weapon handling — shooting, misfiring, and several other components unique to the online game.
Did you miss Escape from Tarkov’s kickass announcement trailer? Watch it now: youtu.be/IPlnHe9l34E
Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore online game that combines FPS/TPS with RPG elements. The game events unfold in the sealed off Russian city of Tarkov, which has become a scene of a local conflict between two private military companies. As a hazardous environment combat simulator, the game uses multiple system modules for ultimately immersive gameplay and a complete feeling of reality. The closed beta-testing of Escape from Tarkov is planned for 2016. Interested in testing your mettle? Sign up now for the Beta on the official game Website at: www.escapefromtarkov.com/.
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Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have made quite a name for themselves with the Dynasty Warriors series and over the last few years they have been branching out that style of gameplay into numerous anime and manga adaptations beginning with Gundam. Now the latest series to be given the Warriors treatment happens to be a bit fresher for anime fans in the West as it happens to be a game for The Heroic Legend of Arslan. With Arslan: The Warriors of Legend set to be released this week in the West, we had a chance to ask a few questions about the game.
A number of different manga and anime franchises have been given Warrior style releases over the last few years, but what led to selecting The Heroic Legend of Arslan as the next Warriors game?
When we had a chance to collaborate with Kodansha, I was offered the opportunity to make an Arslan game. Because I and many members of my team have been fans of Arslan for years, ever since the novels, I decided to create this game.
The Heroic Legend of Arslan is a story of a Prince gathering a band of allies to fight against overwhelming odds and numerous armies in order to reclaim his throne and free his kingdom. It is the kind of drama Warriors games tell very well and a kind of story that fits the 1vs1000 genre perfectly.
Unlike many of the series that have been worked on in the past, The Heroic Legend of Arslan has only just started to reach your average fan overseas with the recent anime adaptation and English manga releases yet Koei Tecmo was quick to announce the localization of Arslan: The Warriors of Legend. Was there any concern about bringing the series overseas compared to other Warriors titles?
It is true that The Heroic Legend of Arslan is still a new brand for the west, whereas our other Warriors titles have enjoyed recognition for many years. However, with the wonderful talent of Hiromu Arakawa behind it, the anime and manga has done a great job creating a solid fanbase and we wanted to offer this game to them at the same time as Japan (well, nearly the same time).
The Heroic Legend of Arslan has been running for quite a long time now. Will those unfamiliar with the series be able to step into the game’s story without becoming lost?
Absolutely. The game follows the first series of the anime and in that way the story starts from the beginning. It is a great way for fans of the series to relive their favourite chapters in an interactive way, and for newcomers to be introduced to this deep and immersive storyline
Should fans of the series expect the story of the game to stick close to the original storyline of the series and perhaps go beyond the recent anime adaptation?
The story of the game follows the story of the anime. However there is also a wealth of original content and additional missions, so I think that players will be quite happy with the content.
With the series running for so long, it had to be difficult to narrow down what characters from the series to include in the final roster. Were there any characters that you wish could have been added but didn’t make the cut?
So far, we added the key characters of the first season of the anime, 15 of them. They are all unique and cool. I think there is a well-rounded selection for fans to choose from.
From what we have seen of the game, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend appears incredibly similar in appearance to what we have seen in the anime adaptation. How did the team manage to match the art style of the game so well with that of the anime?
We wanted to keep the artistic style as similar as possible so the inspiration for the art-style of the game was tailored after the anime. Also, Kodansha supported us heavily on this and were pleasantly surprised when we showed them the first trailer as they thought it was very similar to the anime.
What type of combat elements are unique to this title to help set it apart from other Warriors games?
There are quite a few, but my favourite is the Mardan Rush, a move that is also executed often in the anime. It is an overpowering battlefield manoeuvre that differs slightly from character to character and event to event. In that sense you can call a band of horsemen to your side and charge through obstacles, or call a group of archers and target a specific enemy unit from afar. It gives a nice strategic edge to the player and it’s very impressive to behold!
Many seemed surprised to hear that Arslan: The Warriors of Legend would be releasing on the Xbox One overseas. What led to the decision to bring the title to that console as well as the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3?
It’s really a simple one: we wanted to open this IP up to as many players as possible and there are more Xbox One gamers in the west than in Japan, so it made sense. So we are releasing for PlayStation4, PlayStation3, Xbox One and on PC via Steam on the 12th of February.
Arslan: The Warriors of Legend is set to be released on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and PC in North America on February 9th and in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 12th.
Enigmatic puzzle game One Upon Light by Singaporean developers SUTD (Singapore University of Technology and Design), and publishers Rising Star Games, has had it’s release announced for later this February. After stockpiling a number of awards for Indie game development in China and Japan, One Upon Light will soon be available on PC and Mac via Steamand other digital retailers.
Taking place within the ruins of the Aurora Science labs, players control “The Scientist” a photophobic post-doc as he attempts to solve puzzles. Starting with the premise that light exposure is lethal, players use objects and the environment to create the shadows necessary to overcome the world’s luminescent obstacles. The interplay of light and shadow provides a delightful art style, reminiscent of black and white cartoons, or puzzle-platformer LIMBO. As puzzles become more challenging, players unlock more tools such as the shadow echo with which to triumph over the tyranny of photons.
If you too dislike bright lights, and love solving puzzles, check out One Upon Light’s trailer below. Or, if you can’t wait until the PC release, One Upon Light is available on PlayStation 4 now.
With Street Fighter V set to be released in a little over a week Capcom has chosen to release a full length CG trailer showing off every character in the game with special focus being given to Nash fighting against Bison and Ryu versus Necalli.
The trailer can be found below and while it may not reveal much in the way of gameplay or story it does give us a good look at these character models in action as they are shown in either serious or comedic situations. As for the title, Street Fighter V is set to be released next week on February 16th for the PlayStation 4 and PC.
In what is something of a twist for European fans of Marvelous Games and XSEED Games, it looks like they will be getting 3DS game a couple of weeks earlier than those in North America. Marvelous has announced that they will be releasing Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 18th as a digital download through the Nintendo eShop.
The announcement came with a new trailer that you can check out below. As for North American fans, Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale will be released both physically and digitally on March 1st.
It appears that the recent teaser websitethat was launched by Nippon Ichi Software is for none other than a third entry in the ClaDun series and this one happens to be called ClaDun Sengoku. The latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation, courtesy of Hokanko, has revealed that the game is set for May 26th release in Japan for the PlayStation Vita. ClaDun Sengoku is set during the Warring States period and players will be able to create their own character and weapons based around the pixel-based creation system.
ClaDun Sengokuwill offer seven jobs such as Warrior, Aristocrat, Great Swordsman, Corrupted Priest, Merchant, Necromancer, and Onmyoji as well as eight weapon types to use such as swords, staffs, spears, bow and arrows, short swords, sickle and chain, and blunt weaponry.
