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Hanabee Plans ‘Beyond the Boundary’ and ‘Black Bullet’ Releases for November 12

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Hanabee Plans ‘Beyond the Boundary’ and ‘Black Bullet’ Releases for November 12

In addition to the standard edition DVD and limited edition Blu-ray releases of Fate/stay night: [Unlimited Blade Works] which are scheduled for November 12, 2015, Hanabee Entertainment has two other anime titles planned for release in Australia on this date.

Beyond the Boundary will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray. It will feature all 13 episodes with dual audio and English subtitles across two discs. On-disc extras will include: “Beyond the Boundary Idol Trial”, Japanese promotional videos and the textless opening and ending animation. Both versions are available for pre-order for $59.99 AUD here.

Black Bullet will also be released on both DVD and Blu-ray. It will also feature all 13 episodes with dual audio and English subtitles across two discs. On-disc extras will include the textless opening and ending animation. Both versions are available for pre-order for $59.99 AUD here.

MARIO TENNIS: ULTRA SMASH FOR Wii U SERVES UP MEGA MULTIPLAYER FUN ON NOVEMBER 21st

Philip Federico
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MARIO TENNIS: ULTRA SMASH FOR Wii U SERVES UP MEGA MULTIPLAYER FUN ON NOVEMBER 21st

Team up with a compatible amiibo in online doubles, or battle tough CPU opponents in the new Knockout Challenge mode

23rd October, 2015 – Coming exclusively to Wii U on November 21st in Australia and New Zealand, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash offers brand new fun for court competitors, including the ability to team up with amiibo. Supported amiibo* can be your partner in online doubles matches, or join you to battle strong computer-controlled opponents in the offline Knockout Challenge mode. The more matches your amiibo plays, the more experience it’ll gain, becoming a uniquely powerful team-mate as its abilities increase over time.

New faces like Rosalina also hit the courts, along with returning characters like Luigi, Waluigi, Boo and more for tennis with a distinct Mushroom Kingdom twist. On top of standard shots like topspin, lobs, slices and more, the new Ultra Smash move sees characters leap high into the air and smash the ball down to devastating effect. Adept tennis tacticians can also gain the advantage by hitting the right shot while standing in the coloured Chance Areas that occasionally appear, unleashing super-strong smashes or bamboozling slices to flummox adversaries on the other side of the net.

Using a combination of controllers including the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller and Classic Controller Pro, up to four players can get together in supported modes for lively tennis battles. And with a choice of camera angles, there’ll be no more defeats blamed on having to play on the far side of the court – the TV and GamePad screen can each show a different end of the court, so both teams will always have the perfect view.

An array of gameplay modes offer plenty of opportunities for tennis tomfoolery:

  • Knockout Challenge: Tense tiebreak matches against increasingly difficult computer-controlled opponents await in this single-player mode. If the going gets too tough, you can call in a supported amiibo as your doubles partner.
  • Mega Battle: Your character grows to gigantic proportions after grabbing a Mega Mushroom, dominating the court with their increased power and range. When rivals on both sides of the net are giant-sized, anything can happen!
  • Classic Tennis: For those who prefer their tennis a little more traditional, Classic Tennis offers two variations: Standard mode features Chance Shots and Jump Shots but no Mega Mushrooms, while Simple puts competitors between the tramlines with no Chance Shots or power-ups – a real test of tennis prowess.
  • Online multiplayer: Go up against distant adversaries from all over the world in competitive ranked play in either Mega Battle or Classic Tennis modes, or quickly jump into more casual matches. Two players on the same console can team up to take on all-comers, or a supported amiibo can join you on as your doubles partner on the online courts.

As a limited launch offer, anyone who purchases Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash from Nintendo eShop in its first four weeks on sale will receive a download code for the Nintendo 64 game Mario Tennis on Wii U Virtual Console. This N64 title not only kick-started Mario’s tennis career, it also introduced the world to Waluigi for the very first time.

Compete to see who the top seed is in your household, train up a compatible amiibo as a powerful doubles partner and match up against online opponents in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, coming to Wii U in Australia and New Zealand on November 21st. Two colourful new controller designs – Wii Remote Plus Toad and Wii Remote Plus Bowser – will also be available on the same day. To get a taste of the tennis action, check out the Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash trailer!
* Currently available compatible amiibo include Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Rosalina, Wario, and Donkey Kong.

Additional Links:

Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au  
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD – NEW DETAILS UNVEILED!

Philip Federico
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ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD – NEW DETAILS UNVEILED!

After announcing the game in September, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment has today revealed new details about ONE PIECE: Burning Blood! Burning Blood is a dynamic and colorful new fighting game featuring the world’s most famous pirate: Monkey D. Luffy. Engage in massive brawls with Sabo, Ace, Bartolomeo, Ener, Crocodile and Bartolomeo, all featured in the “One Piece” Anime & Manga. There’s also the newly announced Smoker – and you can expect other new characters to join the roster!

One Piece: Burning Blood has several features that add a level of strategy to the fighting in the game. Ever dreamt of Luffy, Sabo and Ace fighting together as one epic team against their enemies? Well players can create a team of 3 characters and swap them out in order to gain a tactical advantage. Certain characters can use special Logia Moves for unique abilities: allowing players to burn through their enemies or even move faster than lightning! Logia Fruits also allow the use of Logia Guard: where some characters are untouchable by physical attacks for limited amount of time. However, the powerful Haki blow is a solid counter to this guard. Last but not least, as in the original Manga, Devil Fruits will be the source of unique massive Special Attacks and Reinforced Special Attacks!

PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PlayStation®Vita players can rejoice as this epic fighting-game will be released in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia in 2016!

Hanabee Reveals ‘Fate/stay night: [Unlimited Blade Works]’ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set 1

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Hanabee Reveals ‘Fate/stay night: [Unlimited Blade Works]’ Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set 1

Hanabee Entertainment will be releasing a limited edition Blu-ray box set of Fate/stay night: [Unlimited Blade Works] in Australia on November 12, 2015. Only 1,000 units of this limited edition release will be available. The cover art is featured at the bottom of this article.

It will include the first 13 episodes with Japanese 2.0 audio, English 2.0 audio and English subtitles across four discs. Physical bonuses will include a key art poster for season one, four command seal stickers, a numbered authenticity card and a 24-page artbook featuring concept art, storyboards and breakdowns by ufotable. This will all be housed in a box with a foil print. On-disc extras will include promotional trailers and the textless opening and ending animation. Hanabee provided a synopsis of the series:

The Holy Grail War has begun. An ancient ritual, seven masters and their seven holy spirits fight to the death. It’s said the winner who possesses the Holy Grail is granted any wish they desire. Rin Tohsaka has been training to become a master her whole life, just like her father. Rin and her servant Archer form an unlikely bond with Emiya Shirou who finds himself becoming the master of Saber, one of the most powerful servants in the Holy Grail War. Working together they have to survive knowing only one master can remain. Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Caster, Assassin and Berserker.

Who of these seven heroic spirits will earn the mythical Holy Grail and what will they wish for?

The set has a suggested retail price of $129.99 AUD and can be pre-ordered here. A standard edition DVD release will also be released on the same day for $59.99 AUD. It can be pre-ordered here.

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Encore Screenings of ‘Boruto: Naruto the Movie’ Added in Australia

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Encore Screenings of ‘Boruto: Naruto the Movie’ Added in Australia

Due to popular demand, Madman Entertainment has announced that there will be encore screenings of Boruto: Naruto the Movie in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand. Links to all of the cinemas that are still showing the film can be found here. Encore screenings are limited, so be sure to purchase a ticket as soon as possible if you want to see the film in cinemas before the run is over.

Madman stated in a comment on their Facebook page that the film will likely be released on home video in Australia late next year. They will be releasing a Naruto Shippuden movie collection containing the first four films on DVD on November 18, 2015. The Last: Naruto the Movie will be available on DVD and Blu-ray in Australia on December 2, 2015.

Japanese Film Festival to Show ‘Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie’ in Sydney and Melbourne

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Japanese Film Festival to Show ‘Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie’ in Sydney and Melbourne

The latest entry into the Ghost in the Shell anime series, Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie, will be screened at the Japanese Film Festival in Sydney and Melbourne next month. Tickets can be purchased from the links found on the official Japanese Film Festival webpage here.

The official webpage provided a brief description of the film: “Set after the events of Ghost in the Shell: Arise, the Prime Minister is assassinated in what is publicly described as the “greatest event since the war”. It is up to Public Security Section 9, lead by Major Motoko Kusanagi, to discover the true nature of the murder”.

The cosplay-themed screening in Sydney will be on November 9, 2015 at 8:15pm at Event Cinemas George St, Sydney. The special cyberpunk-themed event will begin at 6:30pm. Prizes will be given out for the best cosplayer of characters from the series. These prizes will include film passes and Kinokuniya gift vouchers. Guest cosplayers will help to determine who is the best cosplayer.

The themed screening in Melbourne will be on December 4, 2015 at 8:45pm at Hoyts Melbourne Central, but the event will begin at 7pm. Film passes will be awarded as a prize to the best cosplayer.

Dark Souls III Network Test Impressions

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Dark Souls III Network Test Impressions

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A few weeks ago, I got to try my hand at Namco Bandai and From Software’s upoming action RPG Dark Souls III. As a massive fan of the ‘Souls’ franchise of games I was ecstatic, but while my time with Dark Souls III was fun, it was very, very brief and left me feeling… hollow inside. Thankfully, due to the recent Dark Souls III Network Test, I was able to sit down in the comfort of my own home, and go to town on the game for around six hours.

Immediately upon booting up the network test and looked around the opening area, I couldn’t help but think where the franchise has come from in such a short amount of time. From 2007’s Demon’s Souls to now, the guys at From Software have managed to keep the same tone and feel of the game, while slightly refining it with each installment.

I have spent a lot of time playing Bloodborne this year (in fact, it has hardly left my PS4) so going from its aggressive, “always pushing forward” style of combat back to the more defensive and “wait for your moment” style that Dark Souls III offers took some getting used to. Thankfully, the game controls almost identically to not only Bloodborne but to the previous Souls games too. There is definitely something to be said about a franchise as deep as this where you can pick up the controller and have an almost immediate understanding of how the controls work simply by playing previous games.

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Now while the controls are almost the same this time around, that doesn’t mean that the game is. Firstly I noticed that movement speed is a touch faster than previous games, putting it more towards the Bloodborne side of the spectrum. The faster movement is not too much of a game changer, but I was surprised at how much my play style changed to reflect it. Not only that but the slightly faster pace helped everything feel more fluid and responsive to the touch – something you always want when playing one of these games.

The second, and most glaring difference to me was how much the game resembled Demon’s Souls moreso than either of the two previous Dark Souls games. Demon’s Souls was a unique game that managed to take elements of gothic horror and meld them into this dark medieval, high-fantasy setting, and this is something that Dark Souls III manages to do too. twisted creatures that look like they were ripped from a 19th century storybook (and not the fun kind) as well as landscapes reminiscent of that of Bloodborne really help Dark Souls III stand out from its brethren.

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Aestetically, the game was beautiful. Being such an early build there were a few bumps and hiccups but overall the entire thing just looked so damn sexy. The dark, twisted buildings that served as the game’s map look desolate and run-down. The breakable objects like barrels, tables etc all have this nice explosive particle effect to them when destroyed and most impressively – Instead of reusing old enemy models, everything looks completely redone from the ground up. Old enemy types like the undead knights or the praying undead from Dark Souls I make a reappearance here, but they have been reworked from the ground-up to fit this new aesthetic and new hardware.

While there are a few more changes to the way the game plays (some I don’t want to get into until I have a more thorough understanding of them), like the magic bar that seems lifted from Demon’s Souls or the new Lord of Cinder mode which replaces hollowing and humanity,  longtime fans of the series can rest easy because at its core this is still very much a Dark Souls game. Sure, it feels fresh and exciting and new but it manages to combine this with things like the Demon’s Souls magic bar and almost Bloodborne level movement speed to create a game that is a refreshing combination of the old and the new.

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The Souls games are some of my favourites in all of gaming and Dark Souls III is already shaping up to be the best of the bunch. While Dark Souls II felt like more of the same kind of stuff we had come to expect, Dark Souls III feels like that next leap forward and I can’t wait to see just how much else has changed when the full game launches April 2016.

Total War™: WARHAMMER® Release Date, Pre-Order and High King Edition Revealed

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Total War™: WARHAMMER® Release Date, Pre-Order and High King Edition Revealed 

LONDON – October 22, 2015 – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and Creative Assembly today revealed the Pre-order Bonus, High King Edition and Limited Edition for Total War™: WARHAMMER®, the game that brings to life the most comprehensive vision possible of the Warhammer Fantasy Battle world –Total War: WARHAMMER will be the first in an epic trilogy, supported with free and paid-for content post-release and is set to launch on April 28th, 2016.

Pre-order Bonus – Chaos Warriors Race Pack: 

Those gamers who pre-order any edition from participating retailers will receive Total War: WARMAMMER’s first DLC for free alongside the game on release day. The Chaos Warriors Race Pack includes three new playable Legendary Lords, enabling you to select the corrupted and powerful Chaos Warriors as your race in the Grand Campaign.

Featuring unique new mounts, bloodthirsty units and monstrous creatures, this Race Pack also brings with it a brand new, narrative-driven quest chain for each Legendary Lord, and an armoury of twisted and cursed magic items.

To learn more about the Chaos Warriors, watch the new in-engine cinematic trailer: https://youtu.be/MC1Y2pFP2ls

The Total War: WARHAMMER standard edition is now available for pre-order from Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/364360/ and other retailers world-wide www.Totalwar.com/Warhammer

High King Edition:

 

The Total War: WARHAMMER High King Edition will be produced in a single, extremely limited run.

Modelled on the legendary Book of Grudges, the High King Edition will ship in a large ornate presentation box, featuring metallic gold and 3D sculpted detail in the iconic Dwarfen style. Contained within is a host of treasures guaranteed to sate the gold-lust of the mightiest Dwarfen High King; including:

  • Grudge Ring: This quality metal ring, with a rotating inner band is perfect to spin whilst brooding over grudges and plotting revenge. Six numbered bevels on the inner hoop allow the ring to double as a fully functioning die. 
  • Slayer’s Whetstone Pendant: Made of genuine, functional whetstone and inscribed with the talismanic Master Rune of Spite, this hefty trinket would be treasured and jealously guarded by any self-respecting Slayer, who aims to keep a keen edge on their blades. 
  • Dwarfen Drinking Horn & Stand: Toast your victories with this beautifully decorated drinking horn; wrought with icons and sigils in the Dwarfen craftsman style. Suitable for both display and practical use, it can hold a full pint and comes complete with its own unique metal display stand. Please note, liquid cannot be ‘sipped’ from this drinking horn, it may only be ‘quaffed’.
  • Canvas Map: Plan your campaigns of conquest as any High King should with this gorgeously illustrated canvas map of the game world. 
  • Integrated Artbook: Integrated into the High King Edition’s impressive packaging is a large art book featuring exclusive concepts. 
  • Metal Case: Protect your game disks from the perilous dangers of the Old World with this exclusive metal case.
  • Insider Guide: A printed strategy guide for Total War: WARHAMMER; this book will help get you started with the game and offers invaluable tactical advice to help you dominate the battlefields of the Old World. 
  • Chaos Warriors Race Pack: The Chaos Warriors Race Pack offers a new playable race with a full roster of bloodthirsty units, terrifying mounts and monstrous creatures. Lead the corrupted Chaos hordes as one of three new playable Legendary Lords and embrace the Ruinous Powers as you embark on brand new quest chains, unlocking powerful items and gaining the favour of the dark Chaos Gods. 

The High King Edition is available for pre-order now from the following retailers: www.Totalwar.com/Highking

Limited Edition:

Alongside the extremely rare High King Edition, a Limited Edition will also be available at select retailers. This version includes the metal case and Insider Guide detailed above in the High King Edition www.Totalwar.com/Limited.

All Editions are available for pre-order now www.Totalwar.com/Warhammer. For the latest news about this title and the other Total War games in development, visit www.totalwar.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to Total War’s Youtube Channel for future news about gameplay videos.

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About Total War

Multi-million-selling Total War is one of the most critically-acclaimed series in gaming, now in its 15th year. A drive for historical authenticity and superb gaming quality has helped establish the franchise as one of the most successful PC games of all time. Alongside the core historical-based games, the Total War series has expanded to include free-to-play mobile (Total War Battles™: KINGDOM) and PC titles (Total War™: ARENA), currently in development. Their dedicated development teams are joined by those working on Total War: WARHAMMER and future Total War titles. Total War’s website is located at www.totalwar.com

About Creative Assembly

Founded in 1987, Creative Assembly is one of the UK’s most successful and established game studios. Creator of the multi award-winning Total War strategy series, the studio has received numerous press, industry and consumer accolades, including BAFTAs and the Develop Industry Excellence awards.  Home to over 420 highly talented developers and counting, the studio continues to expand to cover a variety of triple-A console, PC and mobile projects. Creative Assembly’s website is located at www.creative-assembly.com

About Games Workshop®:

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L) is based in Nottingham, UK. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 400 of its own Hobby centres, the Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop can be found at www.games-workshop.com and further details about all of Games Workshop’s licensees and their products are at licensing.games-workshop.com

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About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Games Co., Ltd., and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.com

Activision Setting up Zombie Escape Room in Melbourne ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops III Launch

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Activision Setting up Zombie Escape Room in Melbourne ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops III Launch

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Activision will be jumping on the bandwagon for one of the hottest gaming trends in the world right now, escape rooms. The company will partnering with Secret Squirrel to set up an escape room in Melbourne’s Federation Square from October 30th to November 6th, to promote the upcoming launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops III. The escape room is inspired by Black Ops III’s zombie campaign entitled Shadows of Evil. Players will find themselves in Nero the Magician’s private chambers and must solve several puzzles to escape within the time limit. Tickets are available for free at Eventbrite.

“People are craving more authentic experiences today, meaning immersive, experiential design continues to grow in popularity.  The Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Escape room is a unique opportunity for fans to experience a living, breathing narrative,” said Tamasein Holyman, Creative Director, Secret Squirrel Productions.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III launches on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows on November 6th.

New Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Gameplay Trailer Teases New Maps

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New Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Gameplay Trailer Teases New Maps

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Ubisoft released a new trailer for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege with plenty of action and a few teaser shots of some new maps. In the trailer we have a map set in the French Alps in what looks like a living complex for the rich and famous nestled in the mountains. Another map is set in Germany in a port with a listing cargo ship in the distance. The third map set in Los Angeles, but looks very similar to Embassy, so I cannot say for sure if it’s actually a different map. The outside shot of the building is definitely new, but the footage of the FBI team breaching through the windows looks like it is set in Embassy.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on December 1st.

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