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Xbox Newsbeat: January 23rd, 2015

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January 23, 2015

Another week has gone by already, and you know what that means! It is time for you to crack open some of your favourite snacks, pull up a comfy chair and get ready to be wowed with this week’s Xbox Newsbeat! So get ready as we dish out three steaming hot bowls of news straight from Microsoft HQ for your reading pleasure!

Phil Spencer Unveils New Experiences for Xbox One and Windows 10 Gamers

Microsoft have announced a slew of new changes coming to Xbox and Windows gamers. What kind of changes you might ask? Well be patient and I will tell you! Here is a list of the new changes that will soon be coming your way:

The Xbox App – Whether you only game on the PC, the console or both, the Xbox app brings together the most important aspects of your gaming life: Games, Friends, Messages, Activity Feed, your gaming legacy with Achievements, and much more.
Xbox Live and multiplayer across devices – Xbox Live is social, interactive, and seamlessly integrated directly into Windows 10, bringing gamers the experiences they love across devices, like multiplayer gaming on Windows 10 against players on an Xbox One, and messaging and chat with friends. And developers will get full access to the Xbox Live API, making it easier to create more powerful gaming scenarios across devices.
Game Streaming – Thanks to the deep integration of Xbox on Windows 10, games on Xbox One can be streamed through your home network to your Windows 10 PC or tablet, anywhere in your house. Xbox One gamers will now be able to play many of their favourite console games on their PC. And many Xbox One accessories will work interchangeably on the console and PC (with more on the way), so you can customize your experience in whatever way you see fit.
DirectX 12 – Microsoft have enhanced their graphics technology to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your supported hardware and open up a new wave of innovation for high-end graphics. Delivering greater complexity and detail on your current PC, games authored or updated for DirectX 12 are able to run faster and have richer visuals. And this technology is already in the hands of developers today. The engines used to power hundreds of games are implementing DirectX 12, including Unreal Engine 4 from Epic and, as we announced today, Unity.
Game DVR – On Xbox One, one of the most popular features used by gamers is Game DVR, which gives simple access to recording, editing, and sharing out your most epic gaming moments. It’s not easy or consistent to do that for PC games today. They’re bringing this feature to Windows 10, now accessible by simply pressing Windows+G. With the games you love playing – whether on Xbox Live, Steam, or other services – you can record, edit, and share game clips with all your social networks.

Xbox One and Windows 10 Gamers Can Play Together in Fable Legends

As if the above changes weren’t enough, Microsoft have also announced some massive news! For the first time ever, the company is allowing cross-platform play! After gamers clamoring for it for years, Microsoft have yielded and allowed Fable Legends players to join in on the fun no matter if they are playing on PC or console.

While I wouldn’t expect the system to become universal for Microsoft games, it is good to see that they are at least open to the idea.

Calling all Sunset Overdrive Overachievers: New Achievements and Savings

Are you still playing Sunset Overdrive? Love it or hate it, it was one of the biggest game launches of last year and if you haven’t yet gotten into its chaotic world then there is no better time than right now! For a limited time, players can grab Sunset Overdrive for 40% off through the Microsoft Store. That is a huge discount, but what about people who already have the game? Well Insomniac Games have you covered with three brand new achievements for you to unlock:

Hardcore!: Buck National vs The Apocalypse
- Beat the score of 600,000 on the Challenge “Buck’s National vs The Apocalypse.”
Hardcore!: Buck Strikes Back
- Beat the score of 564,500 on the Challenge “Buck’s Strikes Back.”
Hardcore!: Buck Stops Here
- Beat the score of 703,700 on the Challenge “Buck’s Stops Here.”

So there we have it, another exciting week here at Xbox Newsbeat, in fact it is probably one of the most informative weeks we have had in some time! Did any of today’s headlines manage to grab your attention? Let us know in the comments below and make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Microsoft news as it becomes available.

Magic: The Gathering – Fate Reforged Out Now

Andrew Day

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January 23, 2015

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Magic: The Gathering – Fate Reforged Out Now

After last week’s successful prerelease, Wizards of the Coast have officially launched the latest Magic: The Gathering set – Fate Reforged onto store shelves. Travel back in time on the plane of Tarkir to a time that dragons ravaged the land and the world’s five clans fought for supremacy.

Like other Magic sets, Fate Reforged cards are available in Booster Packs, Intro Packs, Fat Packs (containing 9 boosters)and of course Booster Boxes (containing 36 boosters). There will also be a Clash Pack released alongside the set, much like M15’s Fate & Fury pack.

The cards are available in stores NOW so head down to your local gaming store and start slinging spells like the best of them. Will you fight for the clans or the dragons? Let us know in the comments below and make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Magic news as it becomes available.

The Witcher Battle Arena out on Mobile Devices

Brandon Postal

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January 23, 2015

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CD Projekt RED and Fuero Games have officially released a MOBA for mobile devices featuring characters from the popular RPG series The Witcher. It is titled The Witcher Battle Arena and is available now for iOS and Android platforms.

It’s a fairly brave move for CD Projekt RED to put this title out on mobile devices. While there aren’t any strong MOBA’s on these platforms, it’s because the platform isn’t well suited to the genre. Additionally the series has been PC focused to date, making this an odd release choice. It’s a strange choice to release this title ahead of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and hopefully fans of the series won’t see this as selling out.

The Witcher Battle Arena is a free to play title. While there is a monetization system, according to CD Projeckt RED there are no pay-to-win elements. The title ships with nine playable heroes from the popular RPG series with two playable maps. We have attached the launch trailer for the game as well as some key pieces of art below so be sure to check those out.

Demo and pre-orders for The Menagerie to launch on February 6

Travis Bruno

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January 23, 2015

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Today Lupiesoft announced that they will be releasing the demo for their upcoming (18+ Only) PC visual novel The Menagerie on February 6th. The demo will be launched on Manga Gamer and that is also the same day that those interested in The Menagerie will be able to pre-order the title for $15.95.

As mentioned before, The Menagerie is an adult visual novel that will feature yuri, futanari and various other scenes when it is fully released and it will tell the story of Roa-Ji, a Drachene who will meet many strange and interesting people as she experiences life in the world of “supreme decadence” that makes up The Menagerie. Additional information including character profiles can be found on the The Menagerie’s official website here while a teaser video can be found here.

‘D-Frag!’ English Dub Cast Revealed

K. Roberts

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January 23, 2015

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Over the past three days, FUNimation has been revealing the cast members for the English dub of D-Frag!. Here is the list in its entirety:

Ataru Kawahara – J. Michael Tatum
Chitose Karasuyama – Whitney Rodgers
Kenji Kazama – Austin Tindle
Minami Ohsawa – Caitlin Glass
Nagayama – Ian Sinclair
Roka Shibasaki – Bryn Apprill
Sakura Mizukami – Megan Shipman
Yokoshima – Josh Grelle
Young Ataru – J. Michael Tatum
Young Kazama – Austin Tindle
Tsutsumi Inada – Morgan Garrett
Takao – Tia Ballard

Also revealed were the technical details of the set, which comes with two DVDs and two Blu-ray discs. The main feature will be in 1080p HD/480 SD and the extras will be in 1080p/1080i HD. Audio tracks include Dolby TrueHD English and Japanese 2.0, English 5.1 surround and Japanese stereo. In an unusual move for FUNimation, they have decided to encode the Blu-rays for regions A and B and the DVDs for regions 1, 2 and 4. On-disc extras include: actor commentaries, Pre-Air TV Commercials, The New DVD/BD Cheer, The New DVD/BD Cheer (Funabori Version), A Commercial within a Commercial, Mobile Rally Commercial, textless opening song ”Stalemate!”, textless song ”Minna no Namae wo Irete Kudasai”, a promotional video, trailers.

The limited edition release is now available for pre-order here, ahead of its April 28 release.

Latest Bandai Namco trademark hints at God Eater 2: Rage Burst localization

Travis Bruno

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January 23, 2015

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Latest Bandai Namco trademark hints at God Eater 2: Rage Burst localization

It looks like Bandai Namco just might be bringing God Eater 2: Rage Burst to the West if this recent trademark filing is anything to go by. Today NeoGAF members found that the company had recently trademarked “Rage Burst” in Europe which is the subtitle for the recently announced God Eater 2 port for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.

It is worth noting that the first God Eater title was not released in the West until its enhanced version, Gods Eater Burst, was released in Japan and then localized so it is entirely possible that Bandai Namco is following the same trend with the sequel.

Section 23 Films Reveals May Release Schedule

K. Roberts

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January 23, 2015

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Section 23 Films Reveals May Release Schedule

Section 23 Films has just revealed their release schedule for May 2015. All titles will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray.

The May 5 releases include Maiden Japan’s release of Patlabor: The Movie and Sentai Filmworks’ just-announced release of The World God Only Knows: OVA Collection. The OVA collection will contain four episodes: ‘Four Girls and an Idol’, ‘The Reunion’, ‘The Encounter’ and ‘Magical Star Kanon 100%!’. All May 5 releases have an SRP of $29.98 (DVD) and $39.98 (Blu-ray) and will feature dual-audio.

The May 12 releases include a subtitled-only release of The Familiar of Zero: Rondo of Princesses, with an SRP of $49.98 (DVD) and $59.98 (Blu-ray), and the dual-audio release of Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse Collection 2, with an SRP of $59.98 (DVD) and $69.98 (Blu-ray).

Ninja Scroll will be released with dual audio on May 19 with an SRP of $14.98 (DVD) and $24.98 (Blu-ray).

The May 26 releases include a subtitled-only release of Student Council’s Discretion Lv. 2, with an SRP of $49.98 (DVD) and $59.98 (Blu-ray), and the just-announced dual-audio release of Soni-Ani: Super Sonico the Animation, with an SRP of $59.98 (DVD) and $59.98 (Blu-ray).

All prices listed are in US dollars. Retailer prices may differ.

Jessica Nigri to voice Sonico in Super Sonico English Dub

Travis Bruno

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January 23, 2015

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Jessica Nigri to voice Sonico in Super Sonico English Dub

In what might be a first, Sentai Filmworks has announced that when they release SoniAni: Super Sonico the Animation with an English dub on Blu-ray and DVD on May 26th, the lead character Sonico will be voiced by Jessica Nigri. Jessica may be a familiar name to many as she is a popular cosplayer who has helped promote various games before, such as Lollipop Chainsaw as she cosplayed as Juliet Starling.

Nigri has previsouly voiced the character Cinder Fall in the RWBY series and in the press release she seemed quite enthusiastic for the role as she stated:

“I always felt a connection with Sonico She’s just got such a positive and genuine spirit about her that when they asked me about playing the part, I squealed with joy! It’s like my dream was finally coming true. Being here with my Sentai family has been surreal.”

For those who are unaware of Super Sonico, she is often used as a mascot for as the mascot character for Nitroplus and has been featured in various promotions and video games in Japan. As for the anime series, Sentai Filmworks has provided the below story description:

Saying Sonico is an incredibly busy young woman is an understatement. She juggles a modeling career, part-time work at her grandmother’s bar, performs lead vocals and guitar in an all-girl band, ALL while attending college! Not to mention taking care of her five cats. Or is that the other way around? When her workload gets a little too heavy, she can count on her fellow musicians Suzu and Furi, and the rest of her friends for a stabilizing influence. Get ready for the bounciest adventure ever as this three girl band shakes, rattles, rolls and takes Tokyo by storm.

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD combat mechanics highlighted in latest trailer

Travis Bruno

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January 23, 2015

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A new “Orience News” trailer for Final Fantasy Type-0 HD has been released by Square Enix and this one is a Combat Special which means that it focuses on detailing the combat system that will be used in the game once it is released in mid-March. Players will be fighting in parties of three but since there are fourteen members of Class Zero, anyone who falls in combat can be replaced by a member in the reserves, even if all three are defeated at once.

Each member of Class Zero has unique skills and specialties that they can use to defeat enemies and when an enemy is defeated, they will leave behind a Phantoma that can be used to increase the power of a cadet’s magic. Check out the combat as well as a number of other combat mechanics in the trailer below.

Toukiden: Kiwami PS4 and PS Vita comparison screenshots released

Travis Bruno

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January 23, 2015

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As we now know, Koei Tecmo is planning on releasing Toukiden: Kiwami, an enhanced version of the original Toukiden, that adds new Oni to slay along with three new weapons to do so; the Naginata, Kanabo, and Gun, on the PlayStation 4 as well as the PlayStation Vita.

As such, a number of comparison screenshots have been released (through Gamestalk) today to show off how the PlayStation 4 version will look better than the Vita version. In the screenshots, found below, you’ll notice a significant improvement between the two versions. Currently Toukiden: Kiwami is set to be released in North America on March 31st and in Europe on March 27th.