Usually when something “exclusive” is announced it either pertains to the entire game or maybe some type of DLC, but in the case of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, it is something entirely different. CD Project RED recently announced that the Xbox One Collector’s Edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released with some exclusive goodies. Not only will it contain the previously announced contents but also a cloth map of the game world and two physical Gwent card decks which is a fast-paced card game that can be played within the title itself on every platform it is released for.
The full updated contents of the Xbox One package can be found below and an unboxing video can be found below that:
The standard edition of the game, containing: the official soundtrack, a beautiful and detailed map of the in-game world, unique stickers, and the developer-created “Witcher Universe – The Compendium”
A giant, 33x24x26 cm, 100% hand painted, Polystone figure of Geralt of Rivia battling a Griffin
An exclusive, collector grade Witcher medallion
A one of a kind SteelBook
A two-hundred page art book, containing breathtaking art from the game
A cloth map of the game world
Two Gwent card decks
Huge outer and inner Collector’s Boxes you can store your Witcher merchandise in
With Hyperdimension Neptunia U set to be released in a week and a half in Japan, Compile Heart has released four new gameplay videos showing how the four CPU goddesses fight in combat, since each character will have a unique set of skills and fighting style. Also shown in the video is the “Costume Break” system that Tamsoft is very familiar with.
Currently there has been no word of Hyperdimension Neptunia U being localized, but with the PS Vita being region free those who wish to import the title will only have a language barrier in their way. Each of the four gameplay videos can be found below:
I mean, if someone were to take the time to become the “Ultimate” at something, especially the things a few of the characters are, normal people might just think they are more than a little weird, even if they are following their dream. Anyways, as you can see above and below, NIS America has released a number of new screenshots for Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, most of which show off dialogue screens while a few CG scenes are also shown off.
Those of you who have been waiting for Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair to be released will be happy to hear that the date is almost upon us as there are only two and a half weeks until the title is released in North America on September 2nd, though Europe has a bit longer of a wait as the title drops in that region on September 5th.
While Sentai Filmworks may have surprised a number of their fans when they announced their licensing of Queen’s Blade: Beautiful Warriors a few days ago, they surprised quite a few more when they announced that the company now has the license to the Reideen anime series which aired back in 2007. They are planning on releasing Reideen both digitally and on home video sometime in the future.
Reideen was animated by Production I.G. and it is worth noting that the series is a mecha anime that is a reboot of a series from way back in 1975. Along with this announcement Sentai Filmworks also released a story description which can be found below:
Mathematically gifted, Junki Saiga is a typical high school student, until his family hears that his father’s remains were discovered. His father was an archaeologist and researcher who had disappeared during an exploration years ago. Along with his remains were artifacts and notes near Japan’s pyramid, which is a place thought to be man-made. Soon after the shock of his father’s remains being discovered, a meteor comes crashing from the sky carrying a foreign robotic life-form that immediately begins to cause havoc.
This sequence of strange events simultaneously triggers a bracelet left from his father’s research to activate and merge with an ancient robot that had been hidden inside Japan’s pyramid, this is Reideen . To save the world Junki and Reideen must fight this alien threat! Faced with multiple enemies, Reideen and Junki must overcome those that seek Reideen’s power and those that want to see Reideen and Junki destroyed. Without the help of the nation or even his friends, Junki must push himself to succeed in piloting Reideen.
If you never thought that the excitement of wrestling entertainment could be contained in a card game, then you may be right but 2K is attempting to do their best with their newly revealed WWE SuperCard which has already been released for iOS devices and is available here, as well as through the Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore for Android phones.
WWE SuperCard offers more than 400 cards where players can build teams of popular WWE Superstars, Divas, and Legends and battle them in various match types and try out their luck in tournaments. There are various rarity levels for each card and it is possible for players to purchase extra card packs to help expand their team. Those looking forward to a bit more action can keep an eye out for WWE 2K15 when it is released on October 28th in North America and October 30th elsewhere.
Step right up folks for another installment in the one, the only Xbox Newsbeat! Newsbeat is your all-access pass to all the latest and greatest news coming straight from Microsoft HQ. Since we just went through a jam-packed Gamescom, we have a big instalment this week with no fewer than FIVE delicious headlines for you to sink your teeth into, pretty much all of which are dedicated to the Xbox One (Even after Gamescom there is no news for you Windows Phone). So since it is such a big issue, lets not waste anytime and get this show on the road!
Xbox One System Update: More Social Features and New Ways to Watch TV Available for Preview Members
As we mentioned during our last instalment of Newsbeat, Microsoft were rolling out some sweet new social features for the Xbox One. Well, now that update is available for users who are previewing the new digs (with wider access coming in the next few months). As a quick refresher, here are the new features:
“Xbox On” in New Markets – Adding support for additional markets to use the “Xbox On” Kinect voice command to power on consoles: Australia, Canada (French), Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Brazil – a top used feature.
New Friends Section – The new Friends section has been available for a few early access preview members and we’re expanding it to additional participants enrolled in the preview program. The new Friends section enables you to see at a glance what’s going on with your friends. You can stay up-to-date with your current activities, the most popular games your friends are playing, and a Gamerscore leaderboard to see who has improved their Gamerscore the most over the last 30 days. We’ll continue to roll this feature out to all participants in the coming updates.
Media Player – A new app will be available soon that enables you to play media files from either an attached USB device or from a network connected home media server that supports DLNA protocols. The preview version of the Media Player app will initially only support USB devices, with DLNA support coming soon. Xbox One will support more formats than Xbox 360, including support for dozens of new file formats like mpeg 2 TS, animated gifs and mkv which will be added by the end of the year. See below for additional file formats.
Parties– The Party App has been re-organized, so you can now see what activities everyone in your party is doing and tell more clearly who is playing in the same game with you. You can also more quickly perform common actions like muting, joining, or sending game invites. Also, Parties now have a Party Leader. This person can change whether the party requires invitations, and she/he can remove others from the party.
This update looks to turn the Xbox One into the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system that we deserve, AND need right now.
Three New Xbox One Bundles Put the Biggest Blockbusters in Your Hands
The holiday season is almost upon us, and you know that what means: New console bundles! To ensure that Xbox One consoles are in the hands of as many people as possible, Microsoft have announced three slick new bundles :
Xbox One Limited Edition Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Bundle (RRP$599)
What does the future of warfare look like? Activision and Sledgehammer Games’ Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare imagines a high-tech, war-torn future for the acclaimed first-person shooter saga. This bundle launches at select retailers on November 3, and includes a digital Day Zero Edition copy of the game (featuring early access and double XP on November 3), a special Xbox One console and wireless controller featuring unique Advanced Warfare artwork, a chat headset, a 1TB hard drive, special in-game sound effects, and additional in-game content.
Xbox One Special Edition Sunset Overdrive Bundle (RRP$499)
You’d better believe that Insomniac Games’ Sunset Overdrive will be one of the biggest Xbox One-exclusive blockbusters of the year – and this bundle features everything you need to fight back against the evil forces of the colourful-yet-dystopian Sunset City. The Xbox One Special Edition Sunset Overdrive Bundle includes a white console and wireless controller. A digital copy of Sunset Overdrive, and all of the Day One Edition bonus weapons and items. It launches alongside the game on October 28.
Xbox One FIFA 15 Bundle (RRP$529)
Last – but certainly not least – is the Xbox One FIFA 15 Bundle, which includes an Xbox One console, a wireless controller, a chat headset, a 14-day Xbox Live trial subscription, a digital copy of FIFA 15 and an Ultimate Team Legends Gold Pack. The Xbox One FIFA 15Bundle launches on September 25 and is only available in Europe. This follows the recently announced Xbox One Madden 15 Bundle that will be released in the U.S. on August 26. No matter which side of the Atlantic you live on, you’ll get to enjoy the latest and greatest EA Sports title as part of an Xbox One bundle.
Create, Pilot and Destroy the Ride of Your Life in ScreamRide
Microsoft have just announced an upcoming action/creation mashup game: ScreamRide. ScreamRide puts players in the architect’s chair as they create the most insane roller coasters they could imagine, then pilots them with precision controls before destroying their creation with an impressive physics engine. There will be more info coming about ScreamRide in the near future so make sure you stay tuned.
343 Industries Gives a Fans a Sneak Peek at the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta + Introducing the Halo Channel, Your New Home for All Things Halo
So Halo 5: Guardians is still a ways away, but 343 industries are not letting that stop them from releasing a multiplayer beta for the game. Those who purchase the Halo: Master Chief Collection will gain access from Dec. 29, 2014 through Jan. 18, 2015. The beta will focus on just one small area of the gameplay; the 4v4 arena battles that are sure to be a massive hit with the fans. It is good to see such a strong focus on multiplayer even so early in the game’s development, as that is where the majority of players will spend their time.
Ahead of the Halo: Master Chief Collection and Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta later this year, Microsoft have announced a brand new social media hub for the franchise that will keep players connected at all times. The Halo Channel will offer the following features for players:
Live and Timely Content – Along with a library of original programming and entertainment, access timely Halo news and live events including eSports broadcasts via the Halo Channel. Through robust Twitch integration viewers can watch Halobroadcasts, follow their favourite players and launch into the game with the press of a button. In addition, the Halo Channel can display stats and data during matches, allowing you to monitor players in real-time.
Interactive and Sharable – Interact with Halo content with a personalized viewing experience, social sharing, Halo Encyclopaedia integration and a best-in-class video platform. Instantly connect with the Halo community and your friends through social media, sharing your favourite Halo moments and content. Pull up the Halo Encyclopaedia and learn more about the scene you’re watching, including characters, weapons, vehicles, locations and more.
Rewarding – Unlock a variety of exclusive in-game content for upcoming Halo titles – including Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo 5: Guardians – by watching original Halo programming and entertainment, participating in some of the interactive community polls or trying your hand at trivia that will test your knowledge of the Halouniverse.
Multiplatform Access – Sync your Windows 8.1 device to your Xbox One, and use it as a controller or a second screen where you can access the Halo Channel. At any time, you can begin your viewing experience on one screen and seamlessly continue it on another.
ID@Xbox Unleashes Slew of Exclusive Games Coming to Xbox One
At this week’s Gamescom, the ID@Xbox program was all the talk as is unveiled a bunch of games that are no doubt going to be mainstays of the console for its entire lifespan. Some of the announced games werefan favourite SMITE, as well as new, soon to be Xbox One staples Space Engineers,SUPERHOT, Ghost of a Tale and The Escapist. With more than 500 developers with development kits, the portfolio on Xbox One continues to grow. Not only that but Microsoft ensure us that there are 100s of independently developed games making their way to Xbox One for the foreseeable future, along with a tonne of AAA titles.
So there we have it, another instalment in the one, the only Xbox Newsbeat. Which of this week’s headlines grabbed your attention the most? Let us know in the comments below and remember to check back same time next week for all the awesome Xbox news as it becomes available
I’m sure if Wiz Khalifa could go back and tell his child-self that he’d get to work on music for both Mortal Kombatand Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the future, his child-self would suffer an extremely rare early-age cardiac arrest. That got morbid real quick…
My point being that Wiz is seemingly living out some dreams as of late and having fun with his music. Vanilla Ice may not like it, but Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Shell Shocked’ is the official theme song for Paramount Pictures‘ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And embedded below is a behind-the-scenes video on the making of the track. Check it out! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesreleases nationwide on September 11.
Capping off the week that brought us the 20th iteration of the Every Monday Bundle is Indie Gala and Capsule Computer’s Friday Special Bundle #5. This bundle is jammed pack with twelve indie games for Steam and Desura. For one price, buyers will receive:
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken – A 2d platformer featuring some tough as shells chickens fighting against a totalitarian penguin regime.
LogiGun– June is in a tower filled with puzzles, armed only with a variety of tools that can create platforms, grab onto objects, and more. She’s on a quest to the top of the tower, but someone is looking to stop her.
Ravaged Zombie Apocalypse – A mix of fast paced vehicular combat and on foot killing, Ravaged features both intense PvP action and brutal PvE zombie survival shooting.
Hamilton’s Great Adventure– An isometric puzzle adventure starring Hamilton and Sasha, two adventures looking to solve an ancient mystery.
Gateways– The winner of Dream Build Play 2012, Gateways is a puzzle platformer that revolves around the Gateway gun, a powerful tool capable of time travel, teleportation, and more.
Home Sheep Home 2– The sequel to the BAFTA-nominated game Shaun the Sheep brings more puzzles and more puns to games from the legendary Aardman Animations.
Restaurant Empire II– Build a restaurant empire from a little bit of cash all the way to the top of the culinary world.
Hero of the Kingdom– A casual RPG adventure that will take players on an adventure to rescue your father and fight back the darkness overtaking your world.
InFlux– A beautiful puzzle game that mixes exploring a mysterious island and solving mind bending glasshouses containing mysterious puzzles.
Wooden Floor – A horror game that traps players in a maze of a house that is ever changing. Be sure to vote for the game on Steam Greenlight.
Luna – Shattered Hearts Episode 1 – A platforming RPG about unlikely an unlikely pair of heroes Lithien and Dez. The pay are self-centred and can barely think about anyone but themselves. Now, they must embark on a journey that may very well change their very being. Be sure to vote for the game on Steam Greenlight.
For the first 24 hours of the sale, all 12 games can be purchased for only $2.99 at Indie Gala. Be sure to snag the bundle before the price goes up!
Today Viz Media and Eleven Arts have announced that they will be adding screenings of Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie to more than 35 cities in Canada starting in September. The screenings will feature the dubbed version of the show and while the U.S. theatrical screenings will begin on August 29th, the Canadian screenings will take place on September 7th and September 11th.
Some of the cities in Canada that will have these screenings include Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, and more. Full details on where each theater will be located, both in the U.S. and Canada, and when and where the screening will be held, including the option to buy tickets ahead of time, can be found here.
This is the sixth feature film from the Naruto Shippuden series and features a situation where Naruto and his friends are able to drive away an infamous Akatsuki member who seemed to have returned from the dead only for Naruto to return to his home and come face to face with the masked shinobi responsible for his parents’ death.
Sentai Filmworks had a bit of a surprising announcement to make today when they revealed that they had acquired the rights to Queen’s Blade: Beautiful Warriors. While this is not the first Queen’s Blade license that Sentai Filmworks owns now, and this OVA does serve as a prequel to the season they do have the rights to, it is worth noting that Beautiful Warriors is a six part OVA series based on the original two season set which is currently licensed by the nearly defunct Media Blasters.
Anyways, with this announcement the company plans to give the series a digital release as well as a home video release some time in the future, though no details were given as to whether or not an English dub will accompany the home video release. For those who are interested in what these OVAs might be about, the company provided their own story synopsis which can be found below:
The tournament may be over, but the paths of your favorite characters of the Queen’s Blade competition continue on in preparation for a new age! Leina’s absence in Gainos sparks a war that reaches all the way to the steps of the castle, even as a new but familiar threat appears before her eyes. Alleyne and Nowa become travel buddies as they roam the land, but run into the many hands of a sea monster while they relax at the beach.
The Swamp Witch Trio returns to cause havoc one last time, giving Airi and Melona the dubious task of retrieving Menace from her homeland. Nanael, tired of the heavenly life, decides to build a harem to call her own. And in the darkest reaches of Hinomoto, a group of women prepare themselves for the ultimate sacrifice in order to revive an ancient evil to the land of the living. The air is always still before the start of rebellion, but the battling beauties of the Queen’s Blade competition you know and love still have their stories to tell in Queen’s Blade: Beautiful Warriors!
