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Megadimension Neptunia VII Announced for Western Release

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Idea Factory International has announced some news that fans of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series have been waiting for for the past few months. The company has announced that they will be releasing Megadimension Neptunia VII, previously known as Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory II, in North America and Europe in early 2016 for the PlayStation 4.

When released, Megadimension Neptunia VII will be available at retail as well as digital and it is worth noting that this title features three different worlds to save, three stories to experience, new characters, a powerful new NEXT transformation mode, and a number of various improvements. For those who want to sample the game, the Japanese demo featuring the first area of the game and the new ‘Giant Battle’ system are available for preview is still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate ‘London Horizon’ Trailer Released

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Ubisoft is continuing to release new trailers for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate that give players a glimpse at how London is experiencing the industrial revolution in 1868. In fact that is almost the entire focus of this trailer as it shows off the various modes of transportation, iconic landmarks, and more that players will be navigating around as the assassins Jacob and Evie as they try to take on down their targets.

You can check out the video below while Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is set to be released worldwide on October 23rd for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Character Popularity Poll Rankings Previewed

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As you may or may not have heard, Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 is currently being developed with distinct versions for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita and in order to determine which of the fifteen possible heroines will be playable in the game, Koei Tecmo has been holding a popularity poll based off of theme downloads.

It is worth noting that the developers have stated that only the top nine characters will be included in the game’s release and while the final announcements will be made at Tokyo Game Show later this month, they have given us an early sampling of the poll with the newcomer Marie Rose taking the top of the list.

While Marie Rose certainly brings some variety to the game, I can’t quite imagine a Dead or Alive Xtreme game without Tina in it and currently she is falling below the cut-off point as you can tell in the infographic below.

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Star Wars Battlefront Beta Announced for October

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Electronic Arts and DICE have announced that the Star Wars Battlefront beta that will be available on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC through Origin will begin in early October, a solid month and a half before the game’s planned November 17th release.

They have also released the following details regarding the beta, mostly meaning what modes and maps will be playable. The Walker Assault on Hoth, Survival Mission on Tatooine, and a brand new mode that will be revealed soon called Drop Zone will all be tested.

The company also stated that those who want to check their stats, progression, customization load-outs, and appearances can do so through a companion app that will be released on smartphones prior to Star Wars Battlefront’s release.

Resident Evil Origins Collection Announced, ‘Wesker Mode’ Revealed for Resident Evil 0

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Capcom had a couple of announcements to make recently regarding the Resident Evil series. First they announced that they will be releasing a physical disc called Resident Evil Origins Collection which will contain the remasters of the previously released Resident Evil and upcoming Resident Evil 0 on January 19, 2016 in North America and January 22, 2016 in Europe for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $39.99.

It is worth noting that Resident Evil 0 will still be available as a digital download standalone for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC in early 2016 for $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99.

Finally the company also revealed that Resident Evil 0 will now feature a new “Wesker Mode” which is a brand new element to the game that allows players to play through the game with Albert Wesker replacing Billy Coen as Rebecca Chambers’ partner. You can view a trailer for both the aforementioned collection and the Wesker Mode below.

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Ace Attorney 6 Revealed for 3DS, Confirmed for Western Release

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It has been revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu that Ace Attorney 6 is currently being developed for the Nintendo 3DS. Very few details about Ace Attorney 6 have been revealed at the time but it has been said that it will feature a new system allowing for quicker play, won’t be set in Japan, and will be playable later this month at the Tokyo Game Show.

Interestingly enough, Capcom has already announced that Ace Attorney 6 (said the be the working title) will indeed be released in the West no matter what, though they have not stated when exactly fans can expect the title.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Brings Nuketown Back as a Pre-Order Bonus

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It wouldn’t be a Black Ops game without a multiplayer Nuketown map. Activision has announced that they are indeed bringing the classic map to Call of Duty: Black Ops III but this time around it is going to be a bit different. Now titled Nuk3town, the map is set in the year 2065 and has been “refreshed for a new generation of gameplay” allowing the developers to fully integrate the map with the title’s new momentum-based movement system which we talked about in our beta impressions.

Nuk3town will be included in all pre-ordered copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops III for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC when the title is released on November 6th.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Release Date Announced for Mid-March

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Sony has announced that they are planning on releasing the long-awaited Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End worldwide on March 18, 2016. As with many announcements lately, the company not only announced when fans can expect Naughty Dog’s game to be released but also numerous ways that they can pick it up if they feel like dropping a bit of extra dough on it for some bonuses.

A $79.99 Special Edition, $119.99 Libertalia Collector’s Edition, and a $79.99 Digital Deluxe edition have been revealed and each one has various special bonuses included and you can check out all those details, including shots of each package and pre-order bonus, below:

Special Edition

  • Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Blu-ray Disc
  • Collectible Steelbook case designed by Alexander “That Kid Who Draws” Iaccarino
  • 48-page hardcover art book by Dark Horse and Naughty Dog
    Naughty Dog & Pirate Sigil sticker sheet
  • Naughty Dog Points: A pack of in-game currency to unlock various multiplayer content

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Libertalia Collector’s Edition

  • Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Blu-ray Disc
  • Collectible Steelbook case designed by Alexander “That Kid Who Draws” Iaccarino
  • 48-page hardcover art book by Dark Horse and Naughty Dog
    Naughty Dog & Pirate Sigil sticker sheet
  • Naughty Dog Points: A pack of in-game currency to unlock various multiplayer content
  • A 12″ premium Nathan Drake statue by Gentle Giant
  • Three multiplayer outfits: Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Heist Drake, and Desert Drake outfits
  • Two custom weapon skins: Golden Weapon Skin and Desert Weapon Skin
  • Henry Avery Sigil ball cap
  • Madagascar Sidekick outfits

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Digital Deluxe Edition

  • A digital copy of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
  • Uncharted 4 Triple Pack: Includes future access to the first-ever, single-player story add-on for the Uncharted series and two multiplayer packs that will unlock new, rare and legendary multiplayer items (can also be purchased separately as an add-on)
  • Instant unlock of two multiplayer customization items

Pre-Orders

  • Pre-order at any retailer to receive the Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune outfit multiplayer customization, the Golden Weapon customization, and a pack of Naughty Dog Points.
  • Pre-order at GameStop to receive the Multiplayer Booster Pack to instantly unlock a variety of one-time use multiplayer boosts, and The Phurba Dagger Taunt based on the iconic symbol from Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
  • Pre-order at Amazon to receive the Snow Camo weapon customization and the Desert Drake outfit multiplayer customization.
  • Pre-order via PlayStation Store to receive the Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Dynamic Theme and the Desert Weapon customization.

Street Fighter V Collector’s Edition and Pre-Order Bonuses Announced

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Capcom has revealed that a special $99.99 collector’s edition will be released alongside the standard version of Street Fighter V in spring 2016 and that it will include the game of course, a 10 inch fully painted Ryu statue, a forty eight page hardcover artbook, DLC code cards that contain various bonuses such as Udon Digital Street Fighter Comics, a sampler of the soundtrack, and a subscription to the Capcom Fighters Twitch Channel.

The company also revealed that those who pre-order the game from Gamestop will receive a Ryu Battle Costume featuring a strong and grizzly looking Ryu, Best Buy consumers will receive a very nice looking battle costume for Cammy where she is decked out in mission gear, while M. Bison gets an outfit from Amazon, and finally Chun-Li’s battle costume will be available as a digital download pre-order bonus.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Release Date Set for February

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Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have revealed that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be released worldwide for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on February 23rd. The company has also revealed a pre-order campaign that they are calling the “Augment Your Pre-Order” campaign that locks various reward tiers behind how many pre-orders the game ends up receiving.

There are currently five tiers listed though only the first one, featuring a Classic, Enforcer, and Intruder pack DLC (of which pre-orderers can only select one) has been unlocked as of yet. You can check out the full details about the campaign at the official website while those who feel like dropping a bit of extra cash can also pick up a Deus Ex: Mankind Divided collector’s edition that includes a 9” Adam Jensen figure, 48-page Titan artbook, limited edition steelbook, and a copy of the game.