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WAS The Hourglass of Lepidoptera Kickstarter launched to bring visual novel to the West

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October 31, 2014

Sekai Project is continuing to be a new driving force behind bringing Japanese visual novels to the English speaking world by launching a Kickstarter project for WAS The Hourglass of Lepidoptera. This dystopian post-war visual novel takes place in Japan but with an altered history where nothing is quite as simple as it seems.

Developed by SRL and set in the real life city of Tottori, Japan, WAS The Hourglass of Lepidoptera is a project of “content tourism” which is when a form of media is used to help promote local tourism. The title was released in Japan in August 2014 and now with Sekai Project helping SRL with a Kickstarter, they are hoping to release it in English in the future.

With the help of an already released English demo, available here, the Kickstarter has already managed to surpass its initial funding goal of $10,000 but that is only for the basic release. If the title manages to reach its stretch goal of $30,000 then the original Japanese voice work will be included in event scenes and if it makes it to $46,000 then the entire Japanese dub will be included as these fees will cover the rights to release the voice actors’ work overseas.

The Kickstarter will conclude on November 26th and those who pledge $15 or more will be given a copy of WAS The Hourglass of Lepidoptera for Steam once it is released for the PC. For more details about the game as well as an introduction to the characters, check out the full details on the game’s Kickstarter.

Resident Evil HD’s latest trailer focuses on improvements

Travis Bruno

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October 31, 2014

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Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil HD Remaster and although it is in Japanese, a number of improvements made to the game are shown off.

In the video, which you can check out below, you can catch a glimpse of the game’s new aspect ratio as well as the option to switch to the original aspect ratio, a much needed updated control scheme plus the option to use the old tank control scheme if you like the punishment, and another look at the previously unlocked BSAA outfits for Chris and Jill. It is also worth noting that this trailer shows that both Wesker Reports will be included in the release.

Halo 2 Anniversary cinematic launch trailer released

Travis Bruno

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October 31, 2014

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With Halo: The Master Chief Collection set to be released in a little under two weeks worldwide, Microsoft has released the launch trailer for Halo 2 Anniversary which is one of the games that will be included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection once it is released on November 11th in North America.

Fans of the series really must check out this launch trailer, as it focuses primarily on the enhanced cinematics that are featured in Halo 2 Anniversary and to say they are outstanding would be a massive understatement as some parts of this trailer look incredibly realistic. That being said, for those who may have missed out on Halo 2 when it was released years ago, beware of some minor spoilers.

BattleCry Beta Coming to Australia and New Zealand

Zac Elawar

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October 31, 2014

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Bethesda has announced that BattleCry beta tests will open up to Australian and New Zealand gamers, exclusively, starting in early 2015. Rich Vogel, president and executive producer at BattleCry Studios, stated;

It will be extremely exciting to see people from Australia and New Zealand jump in and play the game when beta begins in 2015. Everyone at the studio is looking forward to working with players in these two countries as we begin testing the game. They are paving the way for the rest of the world and will have a hand in helping us shape the future of BattleCry.

Locals also have the chance to play the 32-player action game for the very first time at PAX Aus 2014, from today until November 2 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. For those interested in signing up for the beta, click here and register. You can also find out more information on the title, envisioned by art director and concept artist Viktor Antonov (Half-Life 2, Dishonored), by visiting the same webpage.

Dying Light PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions cancelled

Travis Bruno

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October 31, 2014

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If you were looking forward to Dying Light but didn’t want to take a step into the latest generation of consoles then we have some bad news for you. Today Techland has announced that they have cancelled the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game. The reason for these last-gen cancellations are due to the older consoles not being able to run the title properly and stay true to the experience Techland wants to deliver.

“Much of this ‘next-gen feel’ is tightly connected to the technological side of Dying Light. For instance, up to 200,000 objects can be displayed in the game at once. Add to this our use of realistic, physics-based lighting technology and you really start to push the next-gen systems to the limits.
Features like these along with our core gameplay pillars – such as the player-empowering Natural Movement, threefold character development system, and vast open world – are all an inherent part of how Dying Light plays. However, combining all of these into one fluid experience is only possible on technologically advanced platforms.”

As such Dying Light will now be released for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on January 27th in North America and January 30th in Europe.

Tales of Hearts R English subtitled cutscene released

Travis Bruno

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October 31, 2014

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As JRPG fans should already know, Bandai Namco is planning on releasing Tales of Hearts R in North America on November 11th and in Europe on November 14th and since these release dates are less than two weeks away at this point, the company has chosen to release a new English subtitled trailer for the game.

This latest trailer happens to focus on one of the anime cutscenes that will be in the game and you can check it out below. As we have previously reported, those who pre-order Tales of Hearts R in both North America and Europe will be given special character costumes once the game is released.

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus Daidōji and Rin DLC available now

Travis Bruno

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October 31, 2014

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Those who picked up Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus will be happy to hear that XSEED has released the latest batch of DLC for the game earlier this week and while this includes a few new costumes to dress up the girls, it also allows players to download two new playable fighters. For $3.99 each, players can purchase Rin or Daidōji with each of these characters coming with their own storyline.

If you wish to purchase both characters you can do so at a slightly cheaper price of $5.99. It is worth noting that all DLC, including Rin and Daidōji, will carry over to Senran Kagura: Bon Apetit. Also worth noting is that there are a couple of pieces of free DLC currently available, including a hair style set and a set of Halloween themed underwear.

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD “Enter the Fray” trailer released

Travis Bruno

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October 31, 2014

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Today Square Enix released a new trailer for Final Fantasy Type-0 HD which is set to be released on March 17, 2015 for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This latest trailer features an English voice over as it explains the premise of the game and the war that players will be entering when they begin to lead Class Zero against enemy forces after their military academy is destroyed.

Also featured near the halfway point in the trailer is some gameplay footage and samplings of the English dub for Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. It is worth noting that those who pre-order the game will also be given a code to download a demo for Final Fantasy XV.

Corsair Gaming Sabre Gaming RGB Mouse Launched at PAX Australia

Jamie Laike Tsui

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October 31, 2014

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Corsair Gaming Sabre Gaming RGB Mouse Launched at PAX Australia

Corsair Gaming launched two new gaming mice at PAX Australia. The Corsair Gaming Sabre Gaming RGB Mouse is available in laser and optical configurations. Both feature a lightweight design that weigh less than 100g with four lighting zones. The LEDs are capable of 16.8 million colours, with advanced display options available with the CUE software for Windows.

The laser version features an 8200 DPI sensor for an affordable $69.99 USD MSRP. The optical version of the mouse features a 6400 DPI sensor and an MSRP of $59.99 USD. Corsair is kicking off the launch with a giveaway featuring a Sabre RGB mouse, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 780, and a copy of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! Americans can enter at the official contest page.

Razer’s Chroma Line Expands With Naga Epic Chroma

Jamie Laike Tsui

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October 31, 2014

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Razer’s Chroma Line Expands With Naga Epic Chroma

Razer announced the new Razer Naga Epic Chroma Mouse today. The next evolution of the popular Razer Naga Epic, the Chroma replaces the 12 thumb buttons with mechanical switches and sports a new design that makes finding buttons by touch easier. The classic Naga Epic’s three side panels have been replaced with a new single design that will be comfortable to a wide range of gamers. The old scroll wheel has been replaced with a four way tilt wheel. Finally, the Razer Naga Epic Chroma features LED lighting capable of 16.8 million different colours.

The Razer Naga Epic Chroma also features an 8200 DPI 4G laser sensor, a battery that will survive 20 hours of gameplay, and a solid wireless receiver/charging dock. Even if the batteries are running low, gamers can plug in the USB cable directly into the mouse and continue playing with a wired mouse. Razer’s Synapse software still supports the special World of Warcraft in-game configurator to make creating macros a snap.

Razer will be showing off the mouse for the first time at BlizzCon on November 7th, 2014. The Razer Naga Epic Chroma will be available worldwide in November 2014 for an MSRP of $129.99 USD and €129.99.