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Hanabee Entertainment Announces December 2015 Releases

Hanabee Entertainment announced three new anime releases for Australia over the weekend. All of them are scheduled for release on December 10, 2015. Unless otherwise stated, all of the following releases have a suggested retail price of $49.99 AUD. The cover art for each of the releases is featured in the gallery below.

ALDNOAH.ZERO Part One will be released on DVD and Blu-ray. It will feature episodes 1-6 with dual audio and English subtitles. The commercials and textless opening animation will be featured as on-disc extras. The Blu-ray edition will come in a limited edition slip case and will come with a 36 page art book. This edition has a suggested retail price of $54.99 AUD.

The Familiar of Zero Season Four will be released on DVD and Blu-ray. It will feature episodes 1-12 with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The on-disc extras have not yet been confirmed.

Hanamonogatari will be released in a DVD and Blu-ray combo pack. It will feature five episodes with Japanese audio and English subtitles. On-disc extras will include the textless opening and ending animation and the alternative opening and ending animation for episode 5.

Story of Seasons Coming to PAL Regions Early Next Year

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If you loved Farmville, the game that basically started the rise of casual gaming then you might be interested in life and farming simulator Story of Seasons. This game is the first in a new chapter in the Bokujo Monogatari series which has been re-branded for a Western audience but will continue the well-loved traditions of the long running franchise by Marvelous Inc.

Players take control of a farm in Oak Tree Town in an attempt to make friends and help the community thrive again. You can decide which crops to grow and animals to raise to help expand your property. Apart from framing players can also participate in the town’s annual competitions, make their own furniture and even set up a wildlife safari full of exotic animals for fellow villagers to explore.

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Your in game avatar will be customisable with new outfits unlocked through playing the game. Some accessories will grant bonuses such as extra health or stamina, and the right outfit might impress a fellow eligible bachelor or bachelorette. The game will also feature online functionality, allowing you to visit other friend’s farms, help each other harvest their field and exchange gifts.

Story of Seasons is releasing exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family in Australia and New Zealand on January 9th. We reviewed the game earlier this year when it was released in North America, check out our full review to see what we thought.

 

Squad to hit Steam Early Access on December 15th

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Squad, the spiritual successor to the wildly popular Project Reality Mod for Battlefield 2 is hitting Steam Early Access on December 15th, 2015. The game has been in closed alpha so far, with pre-orders available for $30 US. With the launch on Steam Early Access, the Founders pre-purchase program will end on November 30th, and prices will go up for the FPS starting December 1st to $39.99 US.

The Steam Early Access launch will come with two new maps and two new factions. One map will be based on a real world location in Afghanistan while the other will be designed to be a training ground for players new to tactical shooters. The Russian Ground Forces and the irregular Militia will be joining the two existing factions in the game.

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Squad will be running their inaugural clan vs clan tournament on December 5th. The first track, “Lost Squad” by Scott Tobin, from the Squad soundtrack will be revealed during the livestream and highlight reels from the tournament.

Indie Gala Friday Special Bundle #24 Now Available

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Get the jump on the good deals by grabbing some great indie games for a great price with this month’s Indie Gala Friday Special Bundle #24. The bundle packs 12 indie games for one low price.

For a minimum price of $1.00, buyers get:

Crow – A story driven action adventure set in the midst of a blood ancient battle.

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DEUS EX MACHINA 2 – A darkly comidic adventure that takes players on a surreal journey of life and death.

Super Cyborg – A retro run ‘n gun shooter that will pit players against an invading alien force.

For a minimum price of $2.89, buyers get:

Match 3 Revolution – A physics game that matches classic match-3 gameplay with marbles.

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There Was A Caveman – A retro-styled action platformer designed to challenge veteran gamers.

Grey Cubes – A modern interpretation of the classic brick breaker arcade game that adds actual 3D gameplay and real-time physics.

Abducted – You’ve been abducted by aliens and now you must figure out where you are and somehow get home.

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BRAWL – A top down arena game inspired by Bomberman.

A-Men – A classic puzzle-platformer inspired by Lemmings and Lost Vikings.

A-Men 2 –  The follow up to A-Men brings more levels and puzzles to solve.age-of-survival-screenshot-001

Age of Survival – Set on an island off the coast of Africa, players will need to survive against a brutal wilderness filled with very hungry animals.

Escape from Puzzlegate – This visual novel is packed with puzzles that are appropriate for ages seven and up.

The price goes up after the first 24 hours of the sale, so be sure to grab your bundle at Indie Gala today.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA ANNOUNCES ATELIER ESCHA AND LOGY PLUS: ALCHEMISTS OF THE DUSK SKY FOR PLAYSTATION®VITA

KOEI TECMO AMERICA ANNOUNCES ATELIER ESCHA AND LOGY PLUS: ALCHEMISTS OF THE DUSK SKY FOR PLAYSTATION®VITA 

BURLINGAME, Calif. – November 20, 2015 – KOEI TECMO America is pleased to announce today the upcoming digital-only North American release of Atelier Escha and Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky for the PlayStation®VITA handheld system on January 19, 2016.

Following the success of past Atelier releases on the portable platform, Atelier Escha and Logy Plus is the second standalone installment in developer GUST’s latest Atelier trilogy: the trilogy of Dusk. Preceded by the bittersweet Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk, Atelier Escha and Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky was released for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in 2014 and is the first of the PS3 Atelier titles to feature a dual-protagonist story structure, in which the player can choose to see the story unfold through the eyes of the romantic alchemist Escha Malier, or the more levelheaded and rational Logix Ficsario. Surrounded by a colorful cast of interesting supporting characters, protagonists Escha and Logy learn to combine their strengths and use the power of alchemy to unlock the secrets of the nearby ‘Unexplored Ruins.’

The PS®VITA version of Atelier Escha and Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky comes bursting with new content, including brand new event scenes inspired by the Escha and Logy anime, which released in Japan in celebration of developer GUST’s 20th anniversary. Additionally, Atelier Escha and Logy Plus includes all DLC from the PlayStation®3 version, a new playable character, new costumes, and — to the delight of fans of the Atelier IP — a series of new and more challenging missions and ‘boss’ enemies! GUST has also incorporated PS®VITA-specific features into Atelier Escha and Logy Plus alongside minor balancing fixes to create a more level gaming experience for the PlayStation®Vita.

For more news and information on Atelier Escha and Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/escha-logy-plus 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.

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Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth European Release Date Revealed

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While Bandai Namco has already announced that Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth will be released in North America on February 2nd, gamers in Europe have been wondering exactly when they can expect the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita title to be released in their region.

Well about an hour ago Bandai Namco announced that Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth will be released in Europe on February 5th where the PlayStation 4 version will be available physically at select retailers and digitally for both platforms. Similar to the North American release, all pre-ordered and launch copies of the game will come with a number of bonus costumes as well as a few special Digimon.

Team17 Showcases Its 2016 Label Line-Up

Team17 Showcases Its 2016 Label Line-Up

Wakefield, UK – 20th November 2015 – Award-winning games label Team17 have today released details of its exciting 2016 line-up.

2015 has been quite the year for the games industry veterans who this month have seen its Worms franchise enter its 21st year whilst the company is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary in December.

Team17 have also released a new video that takes a look ahead at the label’s exciting 2016 releases featuring:

Yooka-Laylee – An all-new 3D platformer from the creative talent behind the Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country games. Featuring new heroes, Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the wisecracking bat with big nose) players will be able to utilise an arsenal of special moves like Yooka’s tongue grapple and Laylee’s tactical sonar blast, whilst exploring – and expanding – the gorgeous 3D world.

Worms W.M.DWorms W.M.D features a fresh, brand new look 2D cartoon-inspired worm as well as gorgeous hand drawn landscapes. For the first time ever players will be able to use exciting new vehicles and even enter buildings which will add new strategic elements of gameplay to the traditional wormy warfare.

Strength of the SWORD: ULTIMATE – A charming yet brutal 3D fighter/brawler. Brimming with old school attitude, Strength of the SWORD: ULTIMATE is the kind of game you BEAT instead of finish. Playing as the mighty War Golem you will engage in tactical and skill based combat as Strength of the SWORD: ULTIMATE pits you against multiple deadly enemies at once and includes epic boss battles!

Sheltered – A post-apocalyptic disaster management game that gives a whole new meaning to the term “nuclear family”.

With all hope lost, how will you cope in this bleak new world? How you handle the many moral choices you’ll encounter on a daily basis could be the difference between your family surviving or dying. Combat claustrophobia, radiation and mental exhaustion as you cling desperately to life in the cramp, cold and scary underground shelter. You’ll have to leave the scant protection the shelter offers behind as you’re forced to venture outside into the dangerous desolate wasteland to scavenge for vital supplies which could ensure your families survival for just one more day.

Allison Road – You wake up one night without any recollection of prior events. Now it is your turn to uncover what happened to your family and face off against the horrors that await in the house…

What would you do if you could feel something stalking you in the dark, in the safety of your own home? If you couldn’t tell what’s real and what’s not?

Allison Road is a narrative-driven survival horror game developed entertainment industry veterans and life-long game enthusiasts Lilith.

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Valkyria: Azure Revolution Teaser Trailer and New Screenshots Released

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After officially announcing that they are indeed working on a brand new Valkyria game, Sega has now released the debut trailer for Valkyria: Azure Revolution. Very little is shown in this minute long teaser trailer but it does give us a glimpse at how this game will look.

Currently Valkyria: Azure Revolution is only slated for release in Japan for the PlayStation 4 sometime in winter 2016, though a demo of Valkyria: Azure Revolution called “Valkyria: Azure Revolution Battle Demo Ver. 1.0″ will be included in all first print copies of Valkyria Chronicles Remaster which will be released in Japan on February 10th.

Learn About the 21 Jobs in Final Fantasy Explorers

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With Final Fantasy Explorers being a different kind of game for the series, one that allows players to choose from a number of classes and partake in battles that are more similar to Monster Hunter, Square Enix has decided to provide a large infographic providing some small details regarding each of the twenty one classes that players can select when they are playing Final Fantasy Explorers.

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It is worth noting that the two costumes, Blue Mage and Samurai, that were DLC in Japan are being included for free in the Western release. Final Fantasy Explorers is set for release in North America on January 26th where a standard and collector’s edition will be available for purchase and in PAL regions on January 28th.

Beyond: Two Souls Hits PS4 Next Week with Heavy Rain Arriving in March

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While many people flocked to Quantic Dream and David Cage’s unique little games Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, there were quite a few people who either avoided them or simply didn’t have a PlayStation 3 to play them on and now Sony has announced that these people will soon be able to have an enhanced chance to play these games again.

You see, Sony has announced that both Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain will be released as enhanced digital downloads for the PlayStation 4 with Beyond: Two Souls dropping on November 26th and Heavy Rain set for March 2, 2016 release. The company is also planning to release the Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls Collection at retail on March 2nd as well.

The announcement primarily focuses on what Beyond: Two Souls will have to offer:

  • Enhanced 1080p graphics including motion blur, bloom and depth of field effects, as well as improved lighting and shadows. The game also makes use of the DualShock 4 speaker to improve immersion when playing as the EntityDecisions are highlighted at the end of each scene and compared with those made by other players
  • Once you have completed Beyond: Two Souls, you will be able to replay the game in chronological order – a much-requested feature in the PS3 version!
  • Increased difficulty in certain fight scenes, combined with improved controls for action sequences
  • Includes the “Enhanced Experiments” DLC in the base game