Today during their Anime Expo panel, not only did Aksys Games announce that they would be bringing Under Night In-Birth over to North America but they also announced the localization of a game called Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters which will be released on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita sometime next year.
The game, titled Mato Kurenai Yuugekitai: Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters in Japan, was developed by Toybox Games and published by Arc System Works in Japan and was released back on April 10th. Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters is a romance adventure RPG that involves board game style mechanics and more. You can find a Japanese trailer for the game below.
Earlier this week we wrote about how Aksys Games was teasing a video game announcement for Anime Expo, and while there were a few games that they could have chosen, it seems that the most likely choice has been announced. Today during their panel Aksys Games announced the localization of Under Night In-Birth for release in North America in 2015.
It is worth noting that the version of the game that is being released in North America is going to be the enhanced Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late which is set to be released in Japan later this month. This enhanced version comes with balance adjustments as well as two new playable characters in the form of Byakuya and Nanase.
Those of you who have been waiting to see more Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson gameplay footage will be happy to hear that not only has a full length gameplay video been released but some new screenshots that focus on Rin and Daidouji have also been released.
The screenshots for the 3DS game can be found below and underneath that you will find the trailer that focuses heavily on showing off the pair battle system that allows players to bring with them a partner of their choice to fight alongside as well as deal extra damage with special attacks. The pairings in the video highlight the rivalries between the girls as they work together and we also are treated to some footage of Ikaruga’s older brother Murasame, who can be unlocked with save data from Senran Kagura Burst or as a DLC purchase, experiencing some embarrassing scenes.
During Anime Expo yesterday, Sekai Project announced that they have acquired the rights to translate and release two visual novels in English, the first being Frontwing’s Grisaia no Kajitsu and the second being Key’s Planetarian.
For those who are unaware of these games, Grisaia no Kajitsu is the first of three games in the Grisaia series and takes place in an isolated academy where five female students with heavy pasts attend class and players play the role of a newly enrolled male student. It is worth noting that despite the original PC release being an Adult title, Sekai Project has stated that this will be an All-Ages release of the game.
The second title, planetarian, is an older game that takes place thirty years after a world war ended space development. Players play the role of a man attempting to restore a planetarium projector after meeting a robot. It is worth noting that this type of visual novel does not feature any choices and contains only a single route. Currently no release window was given for either of these titles.
A couple of weeks ago we learned alongside the original character Lana, that Agitha from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess would be playable in Hyrule Warriors. While we have seen a few screenshots showing how Agitha will fight, today Tecmo Koei released a gameplay trailer for Nintendo’s Hyrule Warriors that focuses on showing off how Agitha will defeat her opponents in the game.
You can check out the gameplay footage below and be sure to keep an eye out for Hyrule Warriors when it is released in North America on September 26th and a week earlier on September 19th in Europe.
To celebrate the home entertainment release of popular TV show Defiance, Capsule Computers alongside Oz Comic Con and Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment would like to give you the chance to win the DefianceSeason One DVD and two tickets to Oz Comic Con when it comes to your state. Nine runner-ups will also receive a copy each of the DVD.
Starring Australian actor, Grant Bowler (Blue Heelers, Always Greener, Lost) Defianceis the dramatic new Sci-Fi epic that kept viewers glued to their screens. Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects, Defiance tells the story of courage and survival in a world filled with peril. Defiance is out now on DVD, as well as Blu-ray. Again, please note that this comp is solely for the DVD release.
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How would you survive in the futuristic, perilous world of Defiance?
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Wow, another week has gone by already! Welcome to this week’s Xbox Newsbeat, your one stop shop for all the slick news that is being churned out of Microsoft HQ. Like last week, we only have a handful of headlines for you to sink your teeth into. We have two Xbox One exclusive articles and one last multi-platform piece for you Xbox 360 owners (once again, it isn’t your week Windows Phone). So without wasting any more of your precious time. Lets get this show on the road!
‘Sunset Overdrive’ Video Showcases New Footage of Chaos Squad
At this year’s E3 expo (man, it already feels like it was ages ago) Microsoft and Insomniac Games showed off some footage of the awesome looking 8-player co-op gameplay. Well guess what? Yup! We have some new footage to share with you. Pictures and videos speak more than words so check it out below:
“Forza Motorsport 5” Hot Wheels® Car Pack Announcement
So who here expected a Forza DLC headline in this week’s Newsbeat? Those of you who raised your hands are all winners, but this week’s DLC isn’t your ordinary lot of cars. 10 beautiful vehicles, seven of which are all new to “Forza,” including the Lamborghini Veneno, the Lotus Type 49, Audi Auto Union Type D. Not only that, but the cars are all built from the ground up by the guys at Turn 10 and Hot Wheels! Yup, Hot Wheels! So, if you want to relive your childhood and download the Hot Wheels Car pack, you can head over to the Xbox Live store from today!
‘Every Street United’ Episode 4 Debuts Sunday, July 6th
So all of you soccer fans out there are probably well-aware of this, but Every Street United’s fourth episode will debut this Sunday. Make sure you have the Every Street United app to watch the trying story of 8 talented street soccer players as they work hard and train harder than they ever have in their life.
Well that’s a wrap folks. Another day, another issue of Newsbeat done and dusted. Did any of our headlines this week catch your eye? Let us know in the comments below and as always make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the hottest Xbox news as it becomes available.
Time to lock the doors and bar the windows, the end of the world is upon us! Later this month shows the release of the hard-copy edition of the epic Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the guys over at Titan Comics. For those of you new to the series, here is the synopsis for the book:
Raised by the ancient Order of Solomon, Adam Cahill is one of a rare handful of highly trained warriors bound by bloodline to guard the Seven Holy Seals that contain the End of Days.
But ageless forces have conspired towards a prophetic event foretold by numerous cultures and multiple religions… and when that cryptic date arrives, they strike against the order without mercy!
Announced late last year, this is the first time that you can get your hands on Michael Mendheim and Simon Bisley’s complete epic. Not only that, but the hard-bound collection comes with brand new content like original covers, posters and concept art.
Such awesome cover artwork
You can grab your copy of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse later of this month, so make sure you pick up a copy and stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the comic book news as it becomes available.
While the other two announcements NIS America made during their panel at Anime Expo this year were expected, the localization of Criminal Girls: Invitation under the name Criminal Girls: Invite Only was not one of them. However they did indeed surprise those in attendance and their fans worldwide by announcing that they will be localizing this game for release in North America and Europe in spring 2015.
However it seems that these cheers soon turned into anger when it was announced that, similar to Mugen Souls, NIS America had “edited certain aspects of the game.” It quickly was revealed what these parts were when the announcement trailer was released and it is the mini-game pictured above. The original uncensored version of the debut trailer can be found here.
That being said, exact details about what was censored have not been revealed at this moment and we can likely expect more details on that front soon. Moving on from that, Criminal Girls: Invite Only is an updated version of a PSP game that allows players to explore the depths of Hell with a gang of female delinquents as they try to free themselves from their Sins. NIS America describes the title as follows:
Seven delinquents, seven sins, and only one way out. Just hired for a new, mysterious job, you soon discover that this isn’t your normal prison gig. You’ve been entrusted with the care of a crew of girls whose sins have damned their souls to Hell and an eternity of punishment… Their only hope of salvation is for you to recognize their unique histories, and to guide them along the path to redemption. Navigate through the four trials of the Redemption Program, and motivate your crew of delinquents to learn the skills to redeem themselves, or leave them to their fate.
Today NIS America revealed at Anime Expo that they are planning on releasing htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary in North America and Europe this fall as a digital download. This title is one that many people thought would be picked up, but it is a bit of a surprise they are keeping the name the original name.
For those who haven’t been following the game, htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary gives players the task of using the Vita’s touch screen and touch pad to help a girl named Mion travel through dangerous ruins and recover her lost memories. NIS America describes the game as follows:
In the depths of a labyrinthine ruin, a young girl named Mion rises from a deep sleep. Lost, alone, and with no memory of how she got here or where her parents are, she is greeted by two fireflies—one composed entirely of light, and another who lurks among the shadows. By shifting between a world of light and a world of shadows, these two fireflies must work together to recover Mion’s memories and lead her out of the ruins, where voracious shadow beasts, ancient machines, and treacherous traps lie in wait to bar her path. But what secrets do Mion’s lost memories contain? What is the connection between her, the ruins, and the fireflies lighting her escape? The answers may reveal a deeper darkness—one that must be faced from within…
