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October 28, 2015

KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES WESTERN RELEASE OF NIGHTS OF AZURE

Known as Yoru No Nai Kuni in Japan, This Dark New Title from GUST and Producer Keisuke Kikuchi is Headed for Western Shores

BURLINGAME, Calif. – October 28^th 2015 – KOEI TECMO America is delighted to announce the upcoming western release of successful new IP from GUST studios, Nights of Azure. Originally released in Japan this fall as Yoru No Nai Kuni, Nights of Azure is currently development for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and is slated for release across North America on March 29^th, 2016. In celebration of this announcement, KOEI TECMO has released a new, introductory trailer for this new IP, along with a first batch of assets.

Under the direction of Keisuke Kikuchi (Fatal Frame, Deception IV), Nights of Azure marks a new, darker direction for GUST studios while maintaining many of the gameplay elements adored by dedicated fans of the studio.

Nights of Azure is a tragic tale of two friends faced with impossible decisions that will test their loyalty to their quest and to each other. Set on an uncharted island that floats in the North Sea, Nights of Azure paints a picture of a land where nights are tormented by azure-blooded demons. In this kingdom of Ruswal, very few people leave their homes after the sun has set, let alone have the strength and skill to take on these powerful monsters. One of the best among these brave few is the protagonist, Arnice, a knight of great skill and power, who is assisted by her friend and priestess Lilysse in a quest to rid the land of demons. However, they soon find out that the solution to the island’s problems might not be as simple as defeating enemies in battle.

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In The House Halloween Double Screening This Friday

Mateja Simovic

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October 28, 2015

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The folks over at In The House are hosting a good ol’ fashioned Halloween double feature screening of Se7en and Evil Dead 2 this Friday at George St Cinemas. In The House screens cult classic films and for Halloween they’ve decided to do something and screen two movies instead of one and give out prizes to best dressed attendees.

We’ve been covering this season of In The House, with our review of Grease apparently being quite popular (I’m not sure why). Feel free to read any of our other reviews and also to come along to the screening this Friday.

You can buy tickets here.

Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season and 1st Season English Dub Release Dates Announced

Travis Bruno

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October 28, 2015

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Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season and 1st Season English Dub Release Dates Announced

Fans of the incredibly popular idol anime Love Live! School Idol Project have been waiting to hear when NIS America was planning on releasing the second season of the series in North America, especially after it was announced that the company would be releasing both the upcoming and previously released season with English dubs, and now we have a solid release date for both versions. Both the Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season Premium Edition and the Love Live! School Idol Project 1st Season Standard Edition, both of which will now feature English dub options, will be released next year on February 14th.

NIS America has confirmed in their announcement that the aforementioned English dub will only be implemented during speaking parts and that all singing will remain in Japanese. These titles are now available for pre-order from NIS America‘s online store and those who wish to pre-order the premium edition for Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season can do so here for $55.99 while the Love Live! School Idol Project 1st Season Standard Edition can be pre-ordered here for $47.99.

Those who never were able to get the first season and don’t feel like waiting for the English release will also find that the first season’s premium edition is still in stock at the time of this writing but does show a low number available. Those who wish to pick up this version can do so here for $51.99.

Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires’ Vita Features Detailed

Travis Bruno

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October 28, 2015

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With Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires set to be released for the PlayStation Vita in the West on November 24th in North America and November 25th in Europe Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have decided to release some new details and early buyer bonuses for the game. Players will be able to take advantage of the Vita’s touchscreen controls to perform actions such as calling their horse, or activate their ‘Rage’ State, or even selecting and using Stratagems.

Of course since the title is now playable on the Vita it will also support ad-hoc multiplayer, PlayStation TV use, cross-save, and cross-play witht he PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of the game. Koei Tecmo also revealed that those who buy the title early, within the first month of release, will be given the special Edit Parts’ pack which includes equipment and costumes based on fan favorite Koei Tecmo characters: Guo Jia and Guan Yinping from Dynasty Warriors 8, Date Mashamune from the (Japan-only) social game Nobunyaga no Yabou, and a very special Tenko costume from the sensational demon-hunting action title Toukiden

Gearbox Releases First Look at Battleborn PvP with a new Trailer

Jamie Laike Tsui

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October 28, 2015

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Gearbox Software and 2K pulled back the curtains on Battleborn’s competitive multiplayer mode at Paris Games Week, just ahead of the closed technical beta that kicks off this Friday on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. The new gameplay trailer features plenty of action and gives viewers a quick and dirty look at the 5 vs 5 competitive multiplayer.

Battleborn will ship with three competitive modes. Capture is a classic domination style mode, while Meltdown will see players guarding minions as they attempt to toss themselves into the incinerator at the middle of the map, and finally Incursion is a FPS take on the classic MOBA game mode that sees players and minions simultaneously attacking the enemy base while defending their own. A new character was also announced at Paris Games Week. ISIC is a spirit-mech that has crashed reality itself, a pretty disturbing thought if you ask me.

Battleborn launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on February 9, 2016.

New Star Wars Battlefront Trailer Released for Paris Games Week

Travis Bruno

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October 28, 2015

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New Star Wars Battlefront Trailer Released for Paris Games Week

The hype around Star Wars has been at an all time high thanks to the new movie coming out as well as the recently concluded Star Wars Battlefront beta so it only makes sense that EA and DICE take Paris Games Week as a fresh opportunity to release a brand new trailer for the game.

This trailer includes both cinematic footage as well as gameplay footage showing off previously revealed Hero characters as well as Leia, Han, Palpatine, and even Boba Fett who just barely avoids falling into a sarlacc pit once more and even mentions that he won’t be falling for that again.

No Man’s Sky Now Slated for June 2016 Release

Travis Bruno

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October 28, 2015

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No Man’s Sky is one of the many highly anticipated titles in the works for the PlayStation 4 but it is also one that has had people talking for quite some time now due to the game being revealed very early and although it was supposed to be released sometime in 2015, it seems that will no longer be the case.

It was revealed today that No Man’s Sky will now be dropping in June 2016 for the PlayStation 4 and to go along with this announcement a new gameplay trailer showing off space exploration, combat, and more has been released and you can check that out below.

Driveclub Bikes Announced, Out Now on PS Store

Nathan Farrugia

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October 28, 2015

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Driveclub Bikes Announced, Out Now on PS Store

In a move completely out of left field, Evolution Studios has announced and simultaneously released Driveclub Bikes all in the same day. Driveclub Bikes is a stand alone expansion pack to the original Driveclub, meaning you do not need to own the original Driveclub in any capacity to play it. Driveclub Bikes uses the same engine as Driveclub and includes all the features of the original title with 78 tracks, 3 game modes, 42 unique superbike events and 28 new trophies to gather. The games social features integrate seamlessly with that of the original title as well. A highlight feature list and a brand new trailer is available below.

12 of the world’s best superbikes: Featuring bikes from top manufacturers including Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda, BMW, and more.
New skills: Showboating is a big part of DRIVECLUB BIKES, players will be rewarded for pulling wheelies and stoppies as well as slipstreaming and hitting high speeds – all of which make for impressive moments to capture in Photomode and Replays, perfect for showing off via the PlayStation 4’s unique “Share” button.
Full Bikes Tour campaign: We’ve designed a new game mode and loads of events to help you get to grips with bikes and ultimately challenge you to master every superbike in the game.
Unlimited Challenges: Create and compete in new challenges to show off and test your speed, agility, and skills with bikes.
Personalized events: Create your own events on any track, in any mode, at any time, and with near limitless weather conditions.
Multiplayer racing: Take advantage of the extra space on every track with opportunities to overtake on every corner in heated wheel-to-wheel action.
Customization: Personalize your bikes and your rider, including paint jobs, rider leathers, and custom helmets.
Clubs: Everything you do in Driveclub Bikes contributes to the success of your Club, unlocking new rewards, accolades, customization and challenges.

You can download the game right now from the PS4 PlayStation Store for $20 USD. There is a $5 discount if you already own Driveclub. There are currently no plans for a retail release.

Developer Low Down Trailer

Uncharted 4 Multiplayer Trailer Launched, Beta Begins December 4

Travis Bruno

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October 28, 2015

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Sony announced earlier today during their Paris Games Week press conference that they will be launching the multiplayer beta for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End on December 4th and with this announcement came a new trailer showing off the multiplayer mode as well as a handful of new screenshots focusing on said mode.

The company also went on to detail that players will be able to call in friendly AI Sidekicks to help players in battle, make use of supernatural abilities to give themselves unique powers, and even use the grappling hook to gain a height advantage on opponents, even landing on them to take them out.

Sony Panel Talks about VR and PlayStation at Paris Games Week

Jamie Laike Tsui

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October 28, 2015

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Sony Panel Talks about VR and PlayStation at Paris Games Week

Sony ran a panel today at Paris Games Week to show off some of the latest updates for the upcoming PlayStation VR headset, previously known as Project Morpheus. The panel featured Shuhei Yoshida (President, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios), Anton Mikhailov (Senior Programmer, Media Molecule), Dave Ranyard (London Studio Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe), Simon Harris (Executive Producer, Supermassive Games), Piers Jackson (Game Director and Studio Manager, Guerilla Cambridge), and Cevat Yerli (Founder, Crytek).

The panel was filled with new video footage upcoming games, game demos, and even a major first party announcement from Sony. Guerilla Games Cambridge showed off a new trailer for their upcoming shooter RIGS.

Sony followed up with the announcement that they will be bringing the Until Dawn franchise to PlayStation VR as Until Dawn: Rush of Blood. Cevat Yerli then brought out the dinosaur packed game Robinson: The Journey to demonstrate parts of the game that was designed with PlayStation VR in mind.

Finally, the panel ended on a non-gaming note, with Shuhei Yoshida showing off the film The Walk.