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Kara no Shojo 2 Now Available from MangaGamer

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Just in time for Halloween MangaGamer has released Kara no Shojo 2, the sequel to Kara no Shojo and Cartagra – Affliction of the Soul, onto their online store where players will be able to purchase the eroge for $39.95. For those who haven’t been keeping up with the series, players will be following private detective Tokisaki Reiji as he investigates a bizarre string of murders that take place in late 1950s Tokyo. This means that the title will feature not only standard mechanics found in most visual novels but also interactive investigation sequences.

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It is worth noting that Kara no Shojo 2 is still an 18+ PC title that will feature uncensored sexual content as well as some graphic violence due to the murders that players will be investigating. If you happen to be on the fence you can check out the opening video for the eroge as well as download a demo at the aforementioned store page.

Nether Comes Back From The Grave as Nether: Resurrected

Nether Comes Back From The Grave as Nether: Resurrected   

Fast-Paced Urban Survival Game Celebrates Its Rebirth with the Return of its Creators and A Special Sale Price 

CHICAGO – October 30, 2015 – After being abruptly and unjustly laid to rest, first-person massively multiplayer online (MMO) survival game Nether has risen from the grave as Nether: Resurrected thanks to the return of one of its creators, Phosphor Games. The Resurrected version is now available with new features and key changes, including adding single-player mode, removal of all micro-transactions and a back-end roll back so that all that is needed is Steam to play the game. The game will initially release with single-player only, but Phosphor will “unlock” full multiplayer within days, via play-hosted servers so the community has complete control over the game. Additionally, to celebrate its rise from the dead, Nether: Resurrected is available on PC for $2.99 during the Steam Halloween Sale.

Passionate about the unrealized potential of Nether, original developer and key creator Phosphor Games was able to regain creative control of this acclaimed franchise and now has final say on the creative direction of the game from this point forward. All former players can update their previous builds for free on Steam and start playing again instantly. What’s more, the game can never be taken away from them again!

“When we first launched Nether we received an enormous amount of support from the community and when the game met an untimely stop we felt that it was our duty to try and bring it back for the fans,” said Chip Sineni, Director at Phosphor Games. “We look forward to giving Nether fans the game they enjoyed while also providing them and new players with improved gameplay and a slew of upcoming features like modding support, for an even richer game.” 

Nether: Resurrected is a fast-paced survival game that forces you to make quick life-saving decisions in an unforgiving environment. In this post-apocalyptic urban world, death is waiting around every corner, at the top of high-rise buildings, and in the grasp of powerful teleporting creatures known as Nethers. These creatures and the other players are real challenges to overcome, requiring tactical gameplay, awareness, stealth and cooperation. To navigate this high-tension environment, players must use skill and cunning in order to scavenge, trade, craft or loot for food, weapons, supplies, and other resources necessary to stay alive in a desolate and dangerous city. Team up with other survivors and take advantage of group play, as a tribe, to complete treacherous world objectives, or play as a lone wolf in an attempt to endure the hostile environment. In the end players must decide whether to Prey or Pray.

More information on Nether: Resurrected can be found at http://playnether.com as well as at http://facebook.com/playnether or on Twitter @PlayNether. 

About Nether Productions

Nether Productions is the publishing entity behind post-apocalyptic MMO Nether: Resurrected. It is a privately held company, comprised of a group of game industry veterans with backgrounds in the executive production, publishing, marketing and distribution of online games. 

About Phosphor Games

Based in Chicago, Phosphor Games Studio is a top-tier development studio comprised of experienced video game designers with a track record of producing financially successful and critically acclaimed titles across a variety of genres – from hardcore first-person shooters and MMOs to sports and casual games. More information can be found online at http://www.phosphorgames.com, on Facebook or via Twitter @phosphorgames.

Rodea: The Sky Soldier Boss Battles Highlighted in Latest Trailer

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With Rodea: The Sky Soldier set to be released in a little under two weeks NIS America has released a new trailer for the title tos how off some of the enemies and bosses that players will need to face off against as they struggle to support their allies and defeat the forces of Emperor Geardo.

Almost every boss battle will place Rodea against a large opponent and that is exactly what NIS America is hoping to highlight in the trailer below where most opponents will have a weak spot that can be found and attacked for massive damage. Rodea: The Sky Soldier is currently set for release on November 10th on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U with all first print copies of the Wii U version including the Wii version as well.

Xbox Newsbeat: October 30, 2015

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With this week’s Halo 5: Guardians launch, this week’s Xbox Newsweek is understandably headlined by Microsoft’s monster release.


Critically Acclaimed Halo 5: Guardians Launches Worldwide With Global Celebration

Halo 5: Guardian’s launch was a worldwide celebration that spanned the globe, from events in major cities around the world to six hour marathon YouTube Gaming live stream. The game earned an impressive 9 out of 10 in our review.

“Halo 5: Guardians is the culmination of more than three years of hard work, passion and dedication, and we could not be more excited to celebrate with our fans,” said Bonnie Ross, corporate vice president, head of 343 Industries. “Last night, Halo Nation came together from around the world like never before, and we are thrilled to see fans jumping into the most ambitious game we’ve ever launched.”

If you missed the party, then check out the recap.


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A Halo 5 Primer: The Story So Far

For those who are new to the Xbox ecosystem or just missed a few Halo games along the way, Microsoft has put together a quick recap packed with spoilers to get gamers ready for Halo 5: Guardians. If this recap has fueled a desire for more Halo, then check out Halo: Master Chief Collection on Xbox One. The collection contains Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4.


New Xbox Experience Launch Date Announced

It’s coming! The New Xbox Experience is finally leaving beta, bringing with it the highly anticipated Backward Compatibility function. Xbox One owners will see their update on November 12th.


 

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Xbox One Games With Gold Doubles in November With Backward Compatibility

With Backward Compatibility coming on November 12, Microsoft is reminding Xbox One owners that all of their free Xbox 360 Games with Gold games will be compatible with their Xbox One. Additionally, Xbox One Gold members will net themselves a copy of Pneuma: Breath of Life from November 1-30 and Knight Squad from November 16 to December 15. Both Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners will be able to net themselves DiRT 3 from November 1-15 and Dungeon Siege III from November 16-30th.


Xbox App on Windows 10: Social Updates Available Now in Beta

Microsoft is continuing to update the Windows 10 Xbox app. This week’s update brings Facebook friend import and support for microphones with the Game DVR function.

 

Over Your Dead Body Receives a Chilling New Trailer

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Takashi Miike is the Japanese version of John Carpenter in a way, as he has brought to life a ton of fantastic movies, but is most known for his work in the horror genre. The latest is Over Your Dead Body, which features a cast rehearsing a play – with the actors soon experiencing actual terrors as they move forward with the project.

Scream Factory have released a new trailer for the flick – and it looks to be a magnificent feature that is both captivating and unsettling. Check out the full clip down below for this new trailer and remember that Over Your Dead Body will hit on-demand platforms January 5, 2016.

A Spooky Surprise is Arriving on GTA Online for Halloween

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Rockstar is running a special event for Halloween this year on Grand Theft Auto: Online. Starting today, gamers can get their hands on two limited edition vehicles, fearsome masks, and terrifying face paints. Anyone who scores one of these items before November 16th will be able to keep these items forever.

The Lurcher Hearse is decked out for Halloween scares, complete with a zombie trying to claw its way out of the back window. The Franken Stange is a tricked out classic car with plenty of horse power and an eye catching paint job. Additionally, 20 Halloween-themed bobbleheads are now available for your brand new modded lowrider.

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There is a new Adversary Mode that will be familiar to horror movie fanatics. It is a free for all game with all players armed only with a flashlight. The dark map has a Slasher stalking in the shadows with a shotgun. If players can survive for three minutes, they become the new Slasher.

To help people get into the Halloween mood, the Rockstar Broadcast team will be livestreaming on October 30th at 5PM EST.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade Gameplay Trailer Shows off Roster

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Earlier this year it was announced that Square Enix would be releasing another Dissidia game but that, at least for now, it would only be coming to arcades in Japan and it seems that the time for that debut is very soon.

I say this because not only has Square Enix announced that Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade be released on November 26th but they also have released a new trailer for the game showing off many of the playable characters that will be available when the arcade version launches. You can check out the trailer below and keep your hopes high for an eventual console announcement sometime in 2016.

NieR: Automata Storyline Detailed Alongside Debut Gameplay Footage

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Today we now know a lot more about what to expect from the upcoming NieR title as Square Enix has released some new details regarding the storyline, a first look at how fast paced the gameplay will be now that the title is being developed by Platinum Games, and the real name of the game which is now being called NieR: Automata.

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NieR: Automata takes place in a world where the human race has been driven from earth and has taken refuge on the moon and only through the development of android soldiers can they fight against the machines that drove them from their homeworld. The female character players will be controlling is named YoRHa 2B and you can read all the details about both the storyline as well as 2B below.

About YoRHa No. 2, Model B, “2B”
2B is an all-purpose battle android, deployed as a member of the automated infantry squad, YoRHa. She is equipped with a sword for close quarters combat, and can attack from range using the “Pod” support system. Her eyes are obscured beneath her standard-issue military visor, which she rarely removes.

Members of the YoRHa squad forgo names and are referred to only by their code numbers. Though the regulations forbid them from expressing emotions, each model has its own distinguishing personality, and 2B is comparatively cool, calm, and collected.

Story of NieR: Automata
Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing their secret weapon: the machines. In the face of this insurmountable threat, the human race is driven from the earth and takes refuge on the moon.

The humans develop an army of android soldiers to fight back against the mechanical horde, but succeed only in slowing its advance. To break the deadlock, a new breed of android infantry is sent into the fray: the YoRHa squad.

In the forsaken wasteland below, the war between the machines and the androids rages on. A war that is soon to unveil the long-forgotten truth of this world…

Galaxy on Fire – Manticore RISING out now on the new Apple TV

Galaxy on Fire – Manticore RISING out now on the new Apple TV

Hamburg, October 29th, 2015 – Germany based mobile games studio Deep Silver FISHLABS today announces the release of its space action shooter Galaxy on Fire – Manticore RISING on the App Store on the new Apple TV. The title, which serves as a prequel to the upcoming mobile game Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore, is not a mere porting of a pre-existing iOS game. Instead, it is a full-fledged Apple TV exclusive, whose easily accessible, action-packed gameplay and handling are tailored to the new Siri Remote.

“With Galaxy on Fire – Manticore RISING our pioneering space saga finally enters the living room,” says Michael Krach, Head of Studio of Deep Silver FISHLABS. “Always eager to go where dedicated gamers are, we have worked hard to position Galaxy on Fire – Manticore RISING in the release line-up of the new Apple TV from day one. We are bringing fans old and new alike an unprecedented gaming experience on the big screen.”

The story of Galaxy on Fire – Manticore RISING centers on the hot-headed rookie pilot Hayley “Manticore” Snocom’s dauntless attempts to save her friends and crew from a supremacy of space pirates in a far-off fringe-world called the Neox Sector. In the overarching narrative of the Galaxy on Fire franchise, these events directly lead up to the conflict of the mobile game Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore, which is scheduled to be released on smartphones and tablets in 2016.

Galaxy on Fire – Manticore RISING is now available for download from the App Store on the new Apple TV for $5.99

Additional information on Galaxy on Fire – Manticore RISING is available on the game’s official website. The registration for the Closed Beta for the upcoming mobile game Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore is in full swing.

Links
Official website of Manticore RISING: http://www.gofrising.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gof3manticore
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gof3manticore
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gof3manticore/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fishlabsgames
Closed Beta for the upcoming Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore (available in 2016)https://users.dsfishlabs.com/en/register/manticore


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 120+ 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 15 years of experience in the digital media distribution business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. 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 USA. www.kochmedia.com

© 2015 Deep Silver FISHLABS. All rights reserved. “Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore”, “Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore RISING” and “Deep Silver FISHLABS” are trademarks of Deep Silver FISHLABS.

Harmonix and Tilting Point Serve Up Beat Sports for Apple TV

Harmonix and Tilting Point Serve Up Beat Sports for Apple TV 

Music & Sports Meet in Original New Game Designed Exclusively for Apple TV

BOSTON – October 29, 2015 Rock Band™ creators Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. and publishing partner Tilting Point® today launched Beat Sports™ for the new Apple TV. Revealed on stage at the Apple Event in September, Beat Sports is a collection of music-infused mini-games inspired by familiar sports like tennis, volleyball and golf. Designed and developed exclusively for the new Apple TV, Beat Sports combines the joy of hitting balls with the fun of hitting the beat! Beat Sports is available now for $9.99 from the App Store for Apple TV, with no in-app purchases.

Beat Sports aren’t your typical sports and you won’t play against your typical athletes. The away team is from far, far away: a musical galaxy full of aliens obsessed with sports! These adorable creatures are your teammates and opponents, challenging you in four different music-infused mini-games. Let your ears and eyes guide you into the groove and show these aliens how it’s done!

Control Beat Sports using the brand-new Siri Remote, and swing, volley and score to the beat of the music! Download the free Beat Sports Remote App from the App Store to turn your iPhone or iPod touch into an extra controller, allowing up to four players to compete against each other in the Buddy Ball mini-game. Beat Sports’ original soundtrack features songs composed by Harmonix and by Masaya Matsuura, the creator of PaRappa the Rapper.

Features:

  • Four unique and whacky rhythm-based sports mini-games
  • Simple and intuitive motion and touch controls
  • Unlock new difficulty levels and compete for high scores
  • Customize your slugger’s outfit and bat as you unlock new sports equipment
  • Play Buddy Ball with up to four players using iPhone or iPod touch as extra controllers
  • Fun for everyone from humans of all ages to aliens of all species!

Follow @beatsportsgame on Twitter and Beat Sports on Facebook. For more information and a press kit, visit: www.beatsportsgame.com

Beat Sports is available now on the App Store for Apple TV.

About Harmonix Music Systems

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Boston, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and has pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.

 

About Tilting Point

Tilting Point is a new generation games partner for top independent development studios. Tilting Point empowers developers with expert resources, services, and operational support to give carefully selected games mainstream success. The company adheres to a core philosophy of putting development talent first, advancing industry-leading analytics, and overcoming discoverability hurdles with aggressive, best-in-class marketing. www.tiltingpoint.com