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KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE AND DETAILS PRE-ORDER BONUSES FOR ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND

KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE AND DETAILS PRE-ORDER BONUSES FOR ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND

New Battle Moves and Additional Playable Characters Unveiled 

BURLINGAME, Calif. – October 22, 2015 – KOEI TECMO America revealed today a wealth of new information on the release of Arslan: The Warriors of Legend, which will become available across North America on February 9, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. It will also be simultaneously available digitally on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Based on the renowned novel, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, this tactical action epic keeps close to the spirit of the rebooted anime and manga version illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. As such, in addition to the Warriors series’ traditional thrilling action of one versus a thousand, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend incorporates a new type of action – the Mardan Rush. Designed to match the setting of The Heroic Legend of Arslan, this action allows players to wipe out large numbers of enemies by taking control of special ‘Rush’ units (mounted, ranged, or melee) and dealing devastating damage.

In addition to controlling army units, the game also features new battle moves for individual characters, such as the Chain Strike. As the story progresses, playable characters will gain access to different weapon types. Chain Strike allows for a real-time switch between available weapons while executing a power attack, which brings more variety to the action and can be used to prolong combos!

Furthermore, KOEI TECMO announced a series of exclusive bonus content, available to those who pre-order Arslan: The Warriors of Legend. Specifically, pre-orders through GameStop & EB Canada will include a special weapon and armor set for Daryun, as well as ‘Conflict at Gujarat Fortress’, a new original scenario for Free Mode. Those who pre-order from Best Buy or Amazon will receive the new original scenario, ‘Battle for the Title’, for Free Mode. Both scenarios offer players the possibility to unlock some very special Limited Skill Cards, which will give them an extra edge in battle!

In support of the information released, KOEI TECMO has put together a batch of new assets, including images of two newly unveiled playable characters (Jaswant – a former spy for the kingdom of Shindra – and Kubart – a seasoned veteran of the Pars cavalry), images from two additional stages (the fortress of Kashan, and the citadel of Peshawar), screenshots showing the Mardan Rush and Chain Strike in action, as well as assets showing off the pre-order bonus content!

KOEI TECMO AMERICA has also released a brand new trailer for the game, which can be found at https://youtu.be/pbYvxFDdeV8.

For more news and information on Arslan: The Warriors of Legend please visit the official site at http://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/arslan, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS.

About Arslan: The Warriors Of Legend

Originally written as a novel series in the late 1980’s, The Heroic Legend of Arslan has been adapted to manga and anime numerous times, with the most prominent being the 2013 release of a manga series by famed illustrator Hiromu Arakawa (the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist). It tells the story of the young crown prince of Pars, Arslan, as he is forced out of his kingdom when his father, the king, is betrayed and defeated and his domain conquered. Arslan and his few companions must reassemble an army and fight against overwhelming odds to regain his throne and liberate his kingdom. Through his exploits he reaches emotional maturity, while the series also tackles underlying issues of slavery, religious fanaticism, betrayal, and humanity.

The game adaptation of this magnificent story seamlessly blends the fast paced tactical action gameplay indicative of the Warriors franchise with a stunningly engaging narrative. Using cell-shaded graphics and basing all character design on the anime series Arslan: The Warriors of Legend delivers a gaming experience designed to fully immerse the player into Arslan’s universe!

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

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Vikings: The Complete Third Season Review

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Vikings: Season Three
Studio: MGM
Publisher: MGM Television, 20th Century Fox
Format:
Blu-ray, DVD (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $59.99 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Here we are again, with the third season of Vikings we come back to the sagas of the Northmen (and QUITE importantly; women). My previous forays into the show have been very pleasant with seasons 1 and 2 creating a number of memorable moments and characters. Now with Ragnar as king of the Vikings, we ask ourselves whether the show has wintered too long and overstayed its welcome. Read on to find out what I think.

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Story

Our story picks off from the climax of last season with Ragnar (Travis Flimmel), now King, setting off to return to England and claim the land which was promised to him by King Ecbert (Linus Roache). Complications arise and the mainstay of the Viking force gets drawn into a succession war in the neighbouring kingdom of Mercia, fighting for Ecbert’s ally; Princess Kwenthrith (Amy Bailey). With Viking mercenaries, she is able to succeed to the throne while Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) helps establish a Viking settlement in Wessex. Tensions and complications arise from there and culminate in sudden reveal midway through the season which I did not see coming.

The political intrigue between Ecbert, Kwenthrith, and Ragnar is quite interesting throughout. It’s not quite at the level of an episode of Game of Thrones in terms of body count, but it’s strong enough to certainly keep you interested. I’m invested enough in the successes and failures of these characters that I wish to see how thing ultimately unfold. I’m particularly impressed by Bailey’s turn as the mercurial and downright psychopathic Princess Kwenthrith.

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Athelstan (George Blagden) has one of the more interesting developments in this season as he finally comes to terms with his crisis of faith. His choices ultimately lead to tensions between him and his Viking friends which provides an interesting arc within the series to pace out the main action. The homestead sub-plot in the first couple of episodes, wherein Aslaug, Helga, and Siggy deal with a strange wanderer coming to Kattegat, feels like a bit of misstep. In the first season, I remember critiquing that the homestead narratives felt boring compared to the high stakes action happening elsewhere and I feel like the series has returned to this problem. It’s hard for me to care about the personal problems of characters when there are far larger (and more interesting) complications unfolding elsewhere.

One thing which I’ve come to realise about this series which I absolutely love is the way that the show portrays religion. With many modern historical fictions, the author presents medieval religion through the cynical eye of modern skepticism. This is not the case in Vikings as you get the sense that most of the characters are in one form or another; quite religious. It’s refreshing to see this aspect of the medieval mentality replicated faithfully (no pun intended) with the characters all engaging in the practice of religion, regardless of whether they give praise to Odin or Jesus Christ. It pleases me greatly as a historian, and I’m sure some of you will find it interesting as well.

The season climaxes with a Viking raid on the city of Paris. It is refreshing to see how far the show has come in the sets and locations it has brought to bear. It’s particularly interesting to see the setup for some more courtly intrigue with the introduction of the Frankian Imperial court at Paris. I look forward to seeing this new element in the coming season and what the barbaric Vikings can add to the civilised courts of the descendants of Charlemange.

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Visuals

The show has come a long way in its visual style since its first season a couple of years ago. We still get plenty of well-choreographed action scenes. In these aforementioned scenes, there is a real sense of physicality as these actors move and fight on a set rather than a sound stage with a green screen. The new sets based in the Frankish court are particularly welcome with their colourful noble linens after the muted colours of provincial England and Viking villages. There were also some interesting moments of visual direction with interesting shots being created in some of the shoes more surreal moments.

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Audio

This season continues the tradition of previous seasons with an orchestral soundtrack to match the thematic tone of the series. These tracks also feature a variety of humming and ululating vocals to reinforce the animistic spirituality of Viking culture. There are some interesting moments in this season which has the audio playing a companion beat to the growing tension and build up in these particular sequences. Overall, it suits the series quite well and the opening credit song is as good as ever.

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Extras

It’s always a pleasure to hear Michael Hurst speak about the production of the show and the artistic intent behind many of the narrative choices. The commentary he provides alongside Linus Roache (who plays Ecbert in the show) is both entertaining and illuminating. In particular, I found his discussion of ‘truth vs accuracy’ in historical fiction to be interesting. Specifically he talks about the fact that although Vikings is not quite entirely accurate in its portrayal of historical events and what historians know about the Vikings themselves, he aims to relay certain truths about their culture and identity through the show. That being said, one of my favourite comments from the show was Hirst speaking about how he was toying with the idea of presenting Floki (Gustaf Skarsgard) as a god… so yes, Vikings aims to entertain more than educate.

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Overall

So I can earnestly say that I enjoyed this season of Vikings very much. The narrative is excellent throughout the season, except for a few sub-stories here and there which feel like filler. The direction is great with some interesting visuals in certain episodes and the production values have reached a new high. The soundtrack is of a similarly high quality and compliments the action nicely. The DVD extras are also fun to enjoy and provide a nice view into the minds behind the series. Overall, this is a very season for a very good show and I have no qualms with recommending this show to anyone who thinks they would be interested in it.

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THE MYSTICAL VIDEO GAME JOURNEY BEGINS ANEW – SHADOWGATE FOR IPAD® NOW AVAILABLE ON THE APP®STORE

THE MYSTICAL VIDEO GAME JOURNEY BEGINS ANEW – SHADOWGATE FOR IPAD® NOW AVAILABLE ON THE APP®STORE

Just in time for Halloween, Venture into the Legendary
Living Castle, With the Dread Pumpkin Quest

Twain Harte, California – October 22, 2015 – Zojoi, an indie developer of adventure games, and Reverb Triple XP announced today that the legendary adventure game Shadowgate is available now on Apple® iPad®. One of the most renowned and beloved point-and-click adventure titles in videogame history, Shadowgate is now re-imagined with stunning hand-painted visuals, cinematic storytelling, and customizable controls. With gameplay mechanics designed for touch-based gameplay perfect for iPad users, Shadowgate is available on the App®Store for $4.99. In addition, the four original MacVenture Game Series titles that launched with Shadowgate on the Apple Macintosh are now available on the App Store, each for $1.99.

Watch the Shadowgate launch trailer HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=k0a5aGichig

Get the game on iPad HERE: itunes.apple.com/us/app/shadowgate/id996262760

“Back in 1987 when we launched the original Shadowgate as part of the MacVenture series on the original Apple Macintosh, it’s almost serendipitous that we can bring our re-imagined project to challenge a whole new generation of adventure gamers,” states David Marsh, Co-founder at Zojoi. “When we designed the new Shadowgate, we definitely thought how perfect it would be to play this game on the iPad.”

Beware kids – ask for candy nicely or the Dread Pumpkin will give you a rock for Halloween

Shadowgate on iPad includes the following features:

  • First Person Adventuring: Unique gameplay mechanics that made the original Shadowgate such a classic, complete with three different difficulty settings that change the gameplay experience and puzzle structure
  • Breathtaking Imagery: Gorgeous hand-painted visuals re-imagined for a new generation of adventurers, complete with all new environmental and object-specific animations and particle effects
  • Tools of Adventure: A bevy of objects, spells, an all-new mapping system, and customizable user interface so players can choose between classic on-screen commands or use modern a modern-wheel icon system
  • Mind-bending Puzzles: Loads of all new rooms as well as revamped locations from the original, and a ton of new and fully updated puzzles to solve
  • Cinematic Storytelling: Shadowgate features dramatic cut-scenes and all the same great storytelling you expect from the original creators with a rich dynamic soundtrack by composer Rich Douglas
  • Atmospheric Music: Choose between the dynamic new cinematic score or the original retro 8-bit NES classic soundtrack by Hiroyuki Masuno
  • The Dread Pumpkin Quest: In time for Halloween, find and free the Dread Pumpkin – a tribute to the holiday figure, the Great Pumpkin
  • Achievement Awards: Dozens of in-game achievements to find and unlock, compelling cut-scenes, and deep storytelling make this re-imagining feel and play like a truly classic Shadowgate experience

If you are interested in reviewing Shadowgate for iPad, please email Anthony Chau ([email protected]).

Shadowgate is now available on the App®Store for $4.99. Adventure gamers should also check out the MacVenture Series Collection games that includes Déjà Vu: A Nightmare Comes True, Déjà Vu II: Lost In Las Vegas, Shadowgate, and Uninvited, each available for purchase separately at $1.99 for iPad. For more information about Shadowgate, please visit www.shadowgate.com, follow the development team on Twitter and “LikeShadowgate on Facebook.

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ABOUT ZOJOI
Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia, Zojoi is an independent game developer helmed by industry legends Karl Roelofs and Dave Marsh, whose first title Shadowgate was a smash success on the original Apple Macintosh. The duo went on to create the other titles in the popular MacVenture series (Déjà Vu, Déjà Vu II, and Uninvited) and ported these timeless classics to no less than 10 other platforms. Zojoi’s mission is to create memorable gaming experiences, with remakes of their renowned originals or entirely new properties.

ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP
Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the needs of indie game developers.  Triple XP titles stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun factor. Once identified, Reverb’s team of game industry veterans partner with the indie dev team, fully understand the game by actually playing it and provide world class marketing, PR, social, production and distribution services that are fitting for games of the highest quality. A cornerstone of the programs is that the developer retains creative control and ownership of its intellectual property as well as receiving a custom solution tailored to their exact needs.  Each year, only a handful of titles are chosen to be in Reverb Triple XP, prioritizing quality over quantity.

Adam Jensen 2.0 – The Next Step in Human Evolution

Adam Jensen 2.0 – The Next Step in Human Evolution

Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal demonstrate that you #CantKillProgress with new, visceral Deus Ex: Mankind Divided trailer

MONTREAL (October 22, 2015) — Today  Square Enix, Inc. and  Eidos-Montréal®, the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed, multimillion-selling Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, released a new trailer for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®, which shows how far the series iconic hero Adam Jensen has come since he was last seen in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Adam Jensen is the next step in human evolution. In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, he is now an experienced covert operative, forced to operate in a world that has grown to despise his kind. Armed with a new arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations, he must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy. This new in-game trailer highlights the Titan shield, as well as his new gun-arm augmentations: the Tesla, the Nanoblade and the PEPS.

The Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Adam Jensen 2.0 trailer can be viewed on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7MWpR_tChw

Owners of the free Deus Ex Universe® app can unlock a bonus video by scanning the triangle icon that appears in the Adam Jensen 2.0 trailer video. Download the Deus Ex Universe app from here:

iTunes
Android

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided®, the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed  Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, will officially launch globally on February 23, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

To keep up-to-date on news for  Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, be sure to follow the official Twitter and  Facebook accounts.

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About DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution, builds on the franchise’s trademark choice and consequence, action-RPG based gameplay, to create both a memorable and highly immersive experience. Players will once again take on the role of Adam Jensen, now an experienced covert agent, and will gain access to his new arsenal of customizable state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations. With time working against him, Adam must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

About Eidos-Montréal
Founded in 2007, Eidos-Montréal embraces the philosophy to always pursue excellence in game development while creating immersive, captivating experiences for players. The studio made their mark in 2011 with the release of the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Having recently reached their sixth anniversary Eidos Montréal remains true to their founding ethos: to assert themselves as a studio the most talented developers and testers from all over the world want to call home.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 64 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/.

DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED © 2015 Square Enix, Ltd.  All rights reserved. DEUS EX, DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, and EIDOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Windows and Xbox One are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Android, Google, and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc. iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Ubisoft® Launches Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate

Ubisoft® Launches Assassin’s Creed® Syndicate 

LET’S LIBERATE LONDON, SHALL WE?

JACOB LAUNCH TRAILER:   YOUTUBE

EVIE LAUNCH TRAILER:  YOUTUBE

London, UK – October 22, 2015 – Today, Ubisoft® announced that Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is now becoming available across retailers worldwide on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate will be available to purchase in the UK on Friday, October 23rd.

Set in London during the height of the Industrial Revolution, players will step into the shoes of twin Master Assassins, Jacob and Evie Frye. Fighting to liberate London, Jacob and Evie help define the birth of organised crime in an adventure filled with action, intrigue and brutal combat.

Led by Ubisoft Quebec*, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate introduces an array of new weapons and skills. Along with Jacob’s brawn and Evie’s stealth, players use a new arsenal of weapons, including the kukri knife, brass knuckles and cane sword in brutal combat, and utilise the brand new rope launcher to scale buildings in seconds or take enemies by surprise.

With the Season Pass included in the Gold Edition of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, players can delve deeper into London in 1868 and beyond with new missions, including The Last Maharaja, A Long Night, Streets of London with new gear, weapons, outfits, and a permanent XP boost. Players brave enough will visit London in 1888 at the height of the Jack the Ripper killings to take-on the world’s most infamous serial killer in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Additionally, PlayStation®4 players will be challenged to investigate The Dreadful Crimes, a series of odd murders taking place in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s Victorian London. These ten exclusive missions are directly inspired by the Penny Dreadful stories, which were weekly pocket novels very popular amongst the working class in 19th century London that narrated fictitious and sensational crime stories. Players will find clues and question multiple witnesses as they progress through stories based on the works of Victorian detective writers.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate players worldwide will also receive two free outfits in November; Evie’s shocking steampunk-inspired “Dr. Daniel’s Garments” outfit and Jacob’s “The Creature’s Rags” outfit, a patchwork getup reminiscent of Dr. Frankenstein’s infamous Creature to customise their experience in London.

The Windows PC version of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate will be available worldwide on November 19.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate players can unlock exclusive content for the game via the Ubisoft Club, which launched earlier this week. For players of previous Assassin’s Creed titles, the Club offers the benefit of exclusive outfits from previous Assassin’s Creed protagonists, such as Ezio, Shao Jun, Aveline, Elise and Edward. As they gain experience points and unlock badges, Club members can also redeem Units for six exclusive rewards, such as unique weapons, colour schemes for their wardrobe and the official soundtrack.  The Ubisoft Club is free and can be accessed at any time, without ever leaving the game.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit assassinscreed.com and facebook.com/assassinscreed.

For more information about Assassin’s Creed please visit the UbiBlog, follow us on our UK Twitter account, like our UK Facebook page and subscribe to our UK YouTube account.

For the latest news on Ubisoft collectible merchandise, please visit and like the page www.facebook.com/ubicollectibles.

 

*Associate studios are Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Montpellier, Reflections, a Ubisoft studio, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Shanghai and Ubisoft Kiev.

 

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2013–14 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,007 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Tales from the Borderlands’ Voice Actors Detailed

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Now that the full Tales from the Borderlands season has been released, many fans who have followed the series since day one are experiencing the conclusion to a story that has been quite an enjoyable journey.

However there are still those who have been sitting on the fence waiting for the entire series to be released before picking Tales from the Borderlands up and in order to help sway those people Telltale Games has opted to release character details about each of the characters that appear in the title as well as the skilled voice actors who voice them and you can check that out below, though be careful of spoilers.

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TROY BAKER as RHYS
If you don’t know who Troy Baker is, you probably haven’t played many video games in the last five to ten years. He has very quickly become gaming’s golden boy, voicing many prominent roles including Joel in The Last of Us, Snow Villiers in the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite, and Pagan Min in Far Cry 4. Baker also has a role in the upcoming Uncharted 4, playing Nathan Drake’s older brother, Sam. In Tales from the Borderlands he portrays the main man, Rhys.

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LAURA BAILEY as FIONA
Laura Bailey is no slouch herself, with a resume that surpasses even Baker’s. Anime fans may know her as Keiko Yukimura from Yu Yu Hakusho, Kid Trunks from Dragonball Z, Tohru Honda from Fruits Baskey, or Lust from Fullmetal Alchemist. Meanwhile her video game repertoire includes Serah Farron from the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, Lucina from Fire Emblem: Awakening, the female President in Saints Row IV, and Catherine from, well, Catherine. Here, she plays leading lady Fiona.

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CHRIS HARDWICK as VAUGHN
Having been called “the Dick Clark of nerds,” Chris Hardwick is a nerd of all trades. He has been the host of many shows including MTV’s Singled Out, G4’s Web Soup, and currently Comedy Central’s @midnight with Chris Hardwick. Additionally, in 2012 he founded geek website The Nerdist. Vaughn in Tales from the Borderlands is Hardwick’s first video game role, though previously he played Otis in Nickelodeon’s Back at the Barnyard and Sokka in The Legend of Korra.

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ASHLEY JOHNSON as GORTYS
Ashley Johnson is no slouch when it comes to acting both behind the mic and behind the camera. She played Mel Gibson’s daughter Alex Marshall in the 2000 film What Women Want and Gretchen Grundler in the cartoon Recess, and even had a bit part in The Avengers as the waitress that Captain America saved. Recently she’s been getting lots of buzz in the gaming world for her performance as Ellie in The Last of Us. Her time playing Gortys in Tales from the Borderlands ends soon, but she’s just begun a fresh gig with Telltale Games playing Petra in Minecraft: Story Mode.

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DAMEON CLARKE as HANDSOME JACK
Everyone familiar with the Borderlands games knows Handsome Jack, and Dameon Clarke is back in Tales to play Jack’s AI. Anime fans may recognize Clarke from his roles as Perfect Cell from Dragonball Z or Scar from Fullmetal Alchemist, while you may have even seen him on TV as ADIC Clarke in Graceland, or Andrew Blauner in a few episodes of Prison Break.

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ERIN YVETTE as SASHA
Telltale Games really likes Erin Yvette. Here, she plays Fiona’s little sister Sasha, but you can also hear her as Snow White in The Wolf Among Us, the Announcer in Minecraft: Story Mode, Molly in The Walking Dead: Season 1, and Bonnie in 400 Days and Season 2. Next year, she will be voicing the character Chelsea in the game Firewatch.

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PATRICK WARBURTON as VASQUE
Patrick Warburton is a well-known character actor, often popping up in the most unlikely places, much like his role as Hugo Vasquez in Tales from the Borderlands. Some of his more notable voice acting roles are Joe Swanson in Family Guy, Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove, and Brock Samson in The Venture Bros. He’s had plenty of television and film roles as well, appearing as The Tick in the short-lived live-action adaptation of the comic of the same name, Men in Black II as Agent T, and Seinfeld as David Puddy.

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MIKEY NEUMANN as SCOOTER
Mikey Neumann reprises his role of Scooter from previous games in the Borderlands franchise, having only one major voice acting role otherwise. That role is Cpl. Sam Corrion from the Brothers in Arms series. Aside from playing those two characters, Neumann was also a writer for the Borderlands and Brothers in Arms series.

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NOLAN NORTH as AUGUST
This guy has got more voice acting credentials than anyone else on this cast list. In Tales from the Borderlands, Nolan North plays minor antagonist August, but you have definitely heard his dulcet tones before. He’s Nathan Drake in the Uncharted series, David in The Last of Us, Desmond Miles in the Assassin’s Creed series, the male Hero of Bowerstone in Fable II, Peter Dinklage’s replacement as the Ghost in Destiny, Vossler Azelas in Final Fantasy XII, and much, much more.

First Volume of Idol Dreams Set for November 3rd Release

idol-dreams-volume-1-coverIdols are a rather hot topic in the anime industry at the moment thanks to a number of extremely popular series catching fire both in Japan and in the West. But what about on the manga front? Well Viz Media has a new shojo manga coming out called Idol Dreams which is set to be released on November 3rd.

Idol Dreams was created by Arina Tanemura, a very popular author who has worked on series such as Full Moon and Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princesss Sakura in the past.

Idol Dreams follows the story of a 31 year old career woman named Chikage Deguchi who radically changes her normal appearance to look like her teenage self thanks to an experimental drug. With the help of this drug, she now has a chance to seize upon the missed opportunities of her youth.

When released, the first volume of Idol Dreams , which is being released under the Shojo Beat imprint, will be available for $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN at retail as well as digitally starting on November 3rd.

BlazBlue Central Fiction Hits Japanese Arcades in Late November

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Back in July Arc System Works announced that they were working on a new BlazBlue game and while we have already learned that a couple of new characters will be added to the roster and that some other modifications to the fighting system have been made, we have yet to learn exactly when BlazBlue Central Fiction will be released in Japan. Well this week’s issue of Famitsu has revealed that the fighting game will be debuting in Japanese arcades in late November with a probable console release sometime in 2016.

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This reveal includes the above scan showing off BlazBlue Central Fiction‘s main visual and a glimpse at the arcade mode story.

Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets Available Now

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Ok folks, time to grab your mysterious diaries, jump in your golf cart and head back to the wacky, wonderful town of Gravity Falls because Ubisoft‘s brand new 3DS game; Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets is now available for purchase!

Jeff the Gnome has lost his Gemulets, so it is up to Dipper and Mabel Pines to help track them down. Players take control of Disney’s dynamic duo and will do battle against supernatural foes, uncover clues and meet some of Gravity Falls’ eccentric townspeople.

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You can pick up Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets now. Will you be playing or are you completely unaware as to what Gravity Falls is? Let us know in the comments below!

Sony Releases New Star Wars-Centric PS4 Commercial

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I think we can safely call this week “Star Wars Week.” First we had the new Force Awakens poster, followed with the epic new trailer and movie ticket sales for the upcoming film that have shattered previous box office records. Just when you would think that this week couldn’t possible have any more Star Wars in it, Sony drops a brand-new commercial for Star Wars: Battlefront.

The add, which you can check out below shows off some new gameplay as well as the limited edition Darth Vader PS4 that will be available for purchase this Christmas. Check out the add, and let us know your thoughts on the game and the console below.