While gamers in North America have been able to enjoy Monster Monpiece, gamers in Europe have been waiting patiently for the title to come to the PSN store and today that has happened. Monster Monpiece is now available for download on the Vita in Europe and the game’s DLC will be released next week on June 11th for that region.
To go along with the game’s release in Europe a new set of English screenshots for Monster Monpiece have been released and as you can see, you can even get a Neptune card that can be leveled into Purple Heart. Be careful though, rubbing her again will simply revert her back to Neptune. You can check out our full review for Monster Monpiece here.
Overview There are games released in Japan that will have people joking about how it will never be released in the West and then there are games like Monster Monpiece, a title that became famous for having people stroking their PS Vitas rapidly and making use of the touch screen and pad in ways that people expected but hadn’t seen yet. Despite the odds, Monster Monpiece is now available in English with most of its fan-service elements intact. The question is, is there a worthy game beneath all of the monster girls and bouncing breasts?
Story In the world of Yafaniel, God created humans but when humanity became too big for its own good, this same God created monsters to reign in the humans. However when the monsters began running unchecked God struck down the monsters, forcing them into the bodies of humans, thus creating Monster Girls. Now humanity lives alongside Monster Girls, sharing a mutually beneficial relationship.
Monster Girls reside in cards to avoid running out of magical power which is replenished by Magus Quartz crystals in each major city. In one such city a young student named May is training to become an elite master of monster girls alongside her best friends Elza and Karen. May isn’t the strongest in her class and can be hesitant at times, which is why when the opportunity for an intercity duel arises, her teacher pairs her up with the monster girl Fia who is eager to charge ahead and serves as a good balance for May.
However before they are able to enter this tournament, May, Elza, and Karen run into a strange masked woman who transforms Elza into a “Lost.” By becoming Lost, Elza is now attacking every city and trying to steal their Magus Quartz and only May and Karen can try to stop her by getting to these cities first and gathering the crystals for safe-keeping. All in all, the story of Monster Monpiece is fairly simple at its core but one that is enjoyable thanks to a likable cast of characters, especially May and Fia, and how the light story stays serious when it needs to be while also providing humor and great character interaction in equal amount.
Gameplay When players aren’t watching visual novel style dialogue sections or picking a travel point on the world map, they will be battling using the game’s card combat system. Before we go further let me say that while Monster Monpiece could have sold itself to many just on the concept alone, it has managed to bring with it an enjoyable card battling system.
Players are given the option of using any forty cards they wish, with these cards found either exploring the map, receiving card packs from defeated opponents, or purchasing them through the store. Building a deck is a fun endeavor as players have numerous factors to consider thanks to a few gameplay mechanics that players will need to master to conquer some of the more difficult AI opponents and stand a chance online.
You see, the card battles are held on a 3 x 7 grid with each opponent having a 3 x 3 zone of their own where they can place a card and a 3 x 1 neutral zone in-between the two. Each turn a player will recover a certain amount of mana, which is used to summon Monster Girl cards into battle. Once these cards are placed they will transform into a chibified version of their card type and begin to advance forward whenever the player ends their turn.
When moving forward these cards will attack anything in their way with the true goal being to attack the opponent’s castle to win the match. Now while this may sound simple, and it is at its core, things can get rather complicated but in a good way considering there are a number of tutorials explaining things. You see, each card not only has a certain color border, which is called an Aura, but they also have various species such as Fairy, Demi-H, Dragon, Beast, Bird, and more, as well as card types such as melee, ranged bow attackers, healers, and buffers.
There are numerous cards to choose from in the game and each one has their own unique strengths and playing smart will deliver the player power ups. You see, playing three blue aura cards in a row will not only provide the player with extra mana, but also give each of their cards on the field a boost in health and attack power. Along those lines, if the player has a beast type card on the field, they can also take a beast card from their hand and perform a fusion with the card on the field. This can be done anywhere, even in the enemy’s territory, and adds that card’s health, attack, Int/MP, and any abilities that card might have.
This can create some rather powerful combinations at times, as having a fused dragon melee type that is being backed up by a fused ranged beast that is being buffed by a fused undead can make for some outrageous attack output if you can put it together properly. There is a layer of complexity here that many fans of the TCG genre will get a big kick out of and it also helps that the AI can put up a fight. The difficulty varies between opponents and some boss battles may be easier than standard fights depending on how they are handled and what cards come into play. Then again, sometimes the AI spends too long trying to build up mana rather than stop your advancing forces which can be a rather dumb move at times.
I can also say that the online component to the game works quite well. Monster Monpiece can be played locally through ad-hoc or in online rooms where players can test their decks against other players’ cards. These battles are held to timers between turns so no one can drag it out for too long and each of the matches I played were handled without any lag, though opponents really like to forfeit if they find themselves being overrun early. Players can even earn special rings that, when all are collected, can be used to unlock a special item for the main game.
Now, there is one aspect of the game that Monster Monpiece became infamous for when it was revealed in Japan and that is the leveling system, or as the game calls it the “First Crush Rub.” By defeating opponents you gain rub points which can then be used to level up cards which literally involves rubbing the Vita. In these moments players will need to hold their Vita vertically and also shown a zoomed in version of the chosen monster girl, and while moving the camera with the right analog stick they will need to rub, poke, and pinch the screen in various spots along the girls’ body to raise a meter that will level that card up.
When said card levels up, there are usually benefits in the form of more attack or less mana to summon, but stats can also drop so you may want to hedge your bets at times when it comes to leveling up your favorite cards, even if doing so means that the girl on said card will be losing some of her clothes in the process.
Visuals & Audio Before we get to the fun part, the chibi models of the Monster Girls are simplistic looking on the battlefield with some variation between types, though more variation would have been nice and the game’s visual novel aspect is presented with some great looking character portraits and there are even a few CGs that can be found if the player looks around for them.
Now on to the fun part… or controversial part I suppose but for me it is the former. Monster Monpiece oozes with fan-service. Every character in the game is a woman and every card is a Monster Girl of some sort. The game features over a hundred cards and there are a large number of artists that have contributed artwork to the game, making some cards look a lot better than others, and each of these cards can be stripped down as they level up.
Some of the cards only lose one layer of clothing due to censorship, which can be an issue but is largely forgettable thanks to the sheer number of cards available for use. The cards generally start out fully equipped and as the player levels them up, they can go all the way down to their underwear and while there is no nudity in Monster Monpiece there are plenty of suggestive looking poses for those who are looking for that.
It is worth noting that this is Idea Factory International’s first time localizing a title and there are a few issues in the game’s translation. A few wording issues appear here and there and while this isn’t much of a problem since the game is voiced entirely by a superb Japanese voice cast, these translation problems do stand out a bit.
As mentioned the game sports a full Japanese voice cast for the main characters while there are various voice types used for cards and these voice types determine how a card will sound in the First Crush Rub system. The background music in the battles changes depending on your area and they range from forgettable noise to songs with vocals that really stand out.
Overall Monster Monpiece could have tried to go for a shallow experience where players spent their time gathering cards and stripping them down with the rubbing system, but it went beyond that by actually delivering an enjoyable card game with plenty of depth and customization to allow the player to create a deck to fight against others. While I didn’t have any problem with it, some may find the lewd nature of the game’s rubbing system and pictures a turn off and the censorship is noticeable for some cards, but for those who enjoy themselves some fan-service Monster Monpiece delivers not only that but a fun card game as well.
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Wii Sports Clubwill be complete come June 28, as Baseball and Boxing will be added to the slate via the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. A full, packaged retail edition will also go on sale July 12 for an SRP of AUD$54.95.
In Baseball, the Wii Remote Plus controller enables great control and precision for novice and expert hitters alike, while pitchers use the Gamepad to enter first-person view before selecting a pitch and aiming their throw. Catching in the field requires players keep the ball in their sights and centred in the GamePad view. In Boxing, not one but two Wii Remote Plus controllers can be utilised in each hand to allow for more precise offensive and defensive manoeuvres. Before you enter the ring and represent your regional club online however, you’d do well to hone your skills by taking on Skill Shaper challenges, from Speed Bag to Pro Puncher.
To commemorate the impending launch of Wii Sports Club Baseballand Boxing, Wii U owners who download Wii Sports Clubwill get a 48-hour free trial enabling them to get a taste of all five sports included in the complete package. Even if you’ve taken advantage of free trials in the past, this trial will be open to absolutely everyone. Once the trial period is over, players can buy a Day Pass from the eShop for AUD$2.60 to be able to play all five sports for a 24-hour period, or can purchase permanent access to both Boxingand Baseball for AUD$13.00.
Check out the latest screens of the title below, and complete the collection on June 28.
How many playthrough’s of Dark Souls II have you managed to accomplish? 2? 3? or are you still making your way through your first? No matter how long you have been trekking through the land of Drangleic you will be excited for this news; Bandai Namco have announced that from July 22nd you will be able to get your hands on the first of three new downloadable quests! Dark Souls II is already a game that you can easily invest 100+ hours into, and now we are getting even more!
Titled the Lost Crowns Trilogy, the new DLC will take players through new areas that come complete with new enemies, new challenge and new bosses! I am getting excited just thinking about it! The three chapters will be available for purchase separately or as a season pass for Steam and PS3 owners. Chapter 1; Crown of the Sunken King will be available from July 22nd, with Crown of the Old King following on August 26th and finally rounding off with Crown of the Ivory King on September 23rd.
We have the trailer for Crown of the Sunken King below, and you seriously have to check it out. We reviewed the Dark Souls II base game earlier this year and thought it was the best thing since “Sliced Bread – The Game,” so more content is always welcome. Let us know in the comments whether or not you will be stepping into Drangleic again this July, or if it is too soon for DLC. As always, stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Dark Souls II news as it becomes available.
Teenagers live life in abundance – wavering on the brink of the present as if it were their last day. Premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival this year, Galore, scratches the surface of being young and the infinite possibilities of adventure, passion and true love tainted by curiosity, secrets, regret, and chaos. Well-known for his directing and screenwriting of short films and documentaries, including; ‘Words from the City’, Rhys Graham presents his debut feature Galore. Rhys poignantly explores the harsh reality for youth in the isolated outskirts of Canberra, by incorporating his own experience into the film.
Story
The Australian drama begins in the outback, with two lovers hunting one another in the backseat of a station wagon. To clarify, they are young teenagers embracing the pleasures of sex in shameful secrecy. The shame is questionable. As it turns out, Billie (Ashleigh Cummings, star in ‘Puberty Blues’) is having a raunchy affair with her best friend’s boyfriend, Danny (Toby Wallace from ‘Lucky Country’).
Galore is a coming-of-age story for teenagers and the dangers of being self-absorbed in a phase of corruption. The primary focus of the film is on the complicated friendship between Billie and Laura (Lily Sullivan from ‘Mental’). At the age of seventeen and nearing the end of highschool, the life-long best friends have moved on from childhood and are now transforming into young women. In the midst of the summer holidays, Laura confides in Billie that she wants to have sex with Danny for the first time. Yet, the audience knows that Billie is ‘crazy-in-love’ with Laura’s skater boyfriend and only seems to care about how this decision will impact the outcome of her affairs with Danny-boy.
The tangle of lies is the backbone for the narrative, provoking the audience to pity Laura for her oblivion and curse Billie for her indiscretion. However, Laura’s interest in her relationship changes when she meets Isaac (Aliki Matangi). The newcomer is a struggling teenager who is taken in by social worker and mother of Billie, Carrie (Maya Stange from ‘Garage Days’) to stay in their backyard caravan. The gentle-hearted young man shares the same passion as Laura for reading, encouraging her to follow her dreams of writing. It is interesting how the close bond that forms between the two is more convincing than the “love” triangle amongst Danny, Billie and Laura.
A minor incident on the day of Billie’s birthday triggers a chain reaction that significantly impacts on the protagonist. After a work shift at Kingsley’s Chickens, Laura and Billie ride their bicycle to the skate park to find Danny for the evening celebrations at Billie’s place. However, the skater is at the hands of a few disgruntled teenagers in the mood for a fight. The girls intervene and rescue Danny, although the birthday dinner plans fall through, when Laura leaves with her boyfriend instead of accompanying Billie. The seemingly random attack triggers the downfall of Billie, who realises that she can no longer hide her feelings for Danny.
Unable to face the messiness of her own deceit, Billie lashes out one night at a party and steals a car, only to then crash it and endanger the lives of her close friends, Danny, Laura and Isaac. While miraculously no one is injured (or so it may appear), the incident leads to irreparable damage and sets in motion the unravelling truth. If Billie had taken responsibility for her actions sooner and listened to her mother’s advice, “We’re more than just the love we get from people”, the aftermath would not have been so tragic.
On the outer-layers of Galore are the impending bushfires, sweeping in Canberra to destroy the homes, communities and memories of its inhabitants. From the start of the film, the audience are forewarned by the voiceover of Billie about the fires, yet the real threat is the burning chaos that arises from the mistakes of one teenager and their influence on their friends. The final moments of the film reinforce the harsh reality of teenage life; growing up means letting go of what we know and starting a new page.
Visuals & Audio
Awarded for the Australian Cinematographer’s Society Gold Award for Galore, Stefan Duscio perfectly captures the bushy, dry and barren outskirts of Australia’s capital city. The scorching heatwave and rising smoke from the bushfires create an impenetrable rippling effect, looming in the backdrop of each scene in the screenplay. What makes the atmosphere so powerful is the truth behind the devastating bushfires of 2003. The film crew shot Galore in the local areas of Canberra, including; Tuggeranong, Kambah and Woden, that were ruined by these bushfires a decade ago.
Christopher O’Young and Flynn Wheeler reunite to compose the score for Galore, after working together on Rhys Graham’s short film, ‘The Turning: Small Mercies’. The duo delivers a tranquil soundtrack comprised mainly of cello and guitar, which is true to the heart and soul of young people. With the addition of roaring crickets and the haze of summer in the Australian bush, the atmosphere will acclimatise to Aussie audience members.
Overall
Galore reinforces the overwhelming nature of adolescence and the confronting emotions that stem from a change in hormones for both males and females. The age we discover sex, lust, love and the feeling of being untouchable, is a point in time that teenagers lose themselves and their sense of direction. The film, Galore is defined by the stunning performances of Ashleigh Cummings, Lily Sullivan, Toby Wallace and newcomer, Aliki Matangi. However, the story overcomplicates the message for youth, as Billie’s recklessness is at the fault of her own bad life choices. While love can be as immense as life is, teenagers should not derange themselves into believing that they can escape heartbreak, tragedy, agony and the perils of adulthood. Rhys Graham offers the audience a good portrayal of teenage life; a fragile flame that can produce wildfire and destroy everything in its path, or light ablaze in the darkness as a source of hope for a new beginning.
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Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPod touch (5th generation). This app is optimized for iPhone 5
Description
About the game
Get ready for the epic battle game !! Join the team of Tower Crusher to dispel the darkness of the evil and fight to reclaim their beautiful island.
In the Colonial period, there was a terrible dark witch who had vicious powers. She joined forces with a group of evil colonizers called Dark Blaze, and bestowed it with her magic powers to endeavor to make it powerful enough to control the world. Dark Blaze used the power of the dark side with innovative technology to destroy the islands of any colonists who refused to support it, established its devil towers and stole people’s souls to consolidate its power.
One day, white wizards, from the light side escaped from the violent conditions of the dark wizard’s island to a human island where they could live more peacefully. But that was not the end: when Dark Blaze discovered where they were hiding, it immediately pursued them to their island and destroyed it. After the island had been destroyed, Dark Blaze established their devil towers on that broken, isolated island.
Surviving humans and wizards agreed to collaborate and combine their powers to defeat this dark force. They formed an alliance of humans and wizards to put together their strongest possible team called “Tower Crusher” whose aim was to defeat Dark Blaze and the dark witch, and to fight to reclaim their beautiful island!!
Features
-Unique style of endless action games you’ve never seen before.
-Challenge your sense of speed to survive from crazy bullets and destroy devil towers by powerful magic ball and reach bosses
-Enjoy the battle!! Do missions, upgrade awesome unlockable 12 Magic Skills, buy new characters and equip special items
-Stunning Graphic and music: story, themes, characters and exciting background musics!!
-Game center leaderboard Challenge your friends to beat your scores: score, Combo and killed towers!!
Can you beat all of devil towers and their bosses?
How long can you last in this epic battle? Tower Crusher here!!! Waiting you to download and enjoy!!
Wii SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL AND BOXING COMING TO NINTENDO eSHOP FOR Wii U ON 28th JUNE
Packaged version of Wii Sports Club – complete with Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf – to release in stores on 12th July
5th June 2014 – Whether or not you are a veteran of the original Wii Sports series on Wii, step up to the batting plate or into the ring on 28th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U, rounding off the Wii Sports Clubrange already comprising Tennis, Bowling and Golf. While for those who want to get their hands on the full roster of five sports on one disc, Wii Sports Club will be launching at retail as a packaged version on 12th July (SRP AU$54.95), completing the competitive return to action for the series with HD graphics, new and improved controls, as well as online play and community features supported by Miiverse.
Wii Sports Club kicked off in November 2013 with the Nintendo eShop releases of both Bowling and Tennis, followed by Golf the following month. With the introduction of an online multiplayer versus system, users with broadband Internet access can now compete in a regional club ranking system and represent their local area, with the added ability of Miiverse integration allowing handwritten messages to be posted during gameplay, whether to celebrate a victory or admit defeat!
In Baseball, the use of the Wii Remote Plus controller enables novice hitters and expert sluggers alike greater control and precision when going for that all-important home run. In the field, pitching is performed by holding the GamePad upright, with the action taking place in first-person view. Different types of pitch can be selected to attempt to bamboozle the batsman, but it’s down to you to adjust the power and aim of your throw. If the opponent does manage to return your pitch, try to keep the centre of the GamePad aimed at the ball, as a catching opportunity may even come your way…
With Boxing, bobbing and weaving your way to victory is now more fun and challenging than ever before, with players able to use one Wii Remote Plus controller in each hand to allow for more precise offensive and defensive manoeuvres. Before you enter the ring and represent your regional club online however, don’t forget to hone your technique by taking on Skill Shaper challenges such as Speed Bag, which requires players to keep an eye on an overhead display and pull off the right punches in the order instructed, or Pro Puncher, where players must use speed and accuracy to smash targets that appear in front of them.
To mark the launch of Baseball and Boxing on Nintendo eShop from 28th June, Wii U owners who download Wii Sports Club will get a 48-hour free trial enabling them to play the two sports, as well as Bowling, Tennis and Golf. The trial is open to everyone, even to people who sampled a free trial of Wii Sports Club before. Once the trial period ends, players can purchase a Day Pass on Nintendo eShop for AU$2.60 (NZ$3.40) to play all available sports for a 24-hour period, or can purchase permanent access to both Boxing and Baseball for AU$13.00 (NZ$17.00).
Two very different sports lie in store for fans on 28th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U. For the full package of five sports on one disc, Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf, Wii Sports Club will also release at retail as a packaged game on 12th July. Additional Links:
Sydney June 5th 2014 – Today Square Enix announces the launch of Hitman GO for Android devices. The critically acclaimed new offering from the Square Enix Montréal studio saw great feedback from press and consumers with an average rating of 4.5/5. Priced at AUD $6.49, Android players now can experience this beautifully rendered diorama-style,turn-based puzzle game.
Hitman GO is a simple to play, but difficult to master puzzle game set in a stunning interpretation of the Hitman universe. Boasting 68 unlockable levels, the team at Square Enix Montréal has created a new and unique experience taking aspects of the Hitman universe to create a brand new and distinctive mobile gaming offering.
SEE RACING ‘ABSOLUTELY ON THE EDGE’ IN NEW GRID AUTOSPORT OPEN-WHEEL VIDEO PLAYING AT WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/GRIDGAME
EXPERIENCE A ‘ROLLERCOASTER WHERE YOU’RE DRIVING’ IN GRID AUTOSPORT OPEN-WHEEL RACING EVENTS
Sydney 5th June – Today Codemasters® revealed a new video showcasing the Open-Wheel racing discipline, one of the five unique styles of racing set to star in the game’s new world of professional motorsport, now playing at http://youtu.be/l0XJF_Vcn98
In the video, gameplay footage of GRID Autosport’s Open-Wheel racing discipline reveals purpose-built racing thoroughbreds going wheel-to-wheel in events where racing with precision at high speeds is essential for success. The video also features real-world racing drivers explaining the appeal of the discipline and how to succeed in cars which ‘take a bit of holding onto’, including British Racing Driver Club Rising Stars Jake Hill and Alice Powell, Danny Keirle from the Young Racing Driver Academy plus Arden International Motorsport’s GP3 racer Patric Neiderhauser who explains that at “almost 200 mph, side by side, [it’s ]the best feeling in the world – it’s like being on a rollercoaster but you’re driving yourself.”
In GRID Autosport’s Open-Wheel events, players must race smoothly and shave seconds off each and every lap in lightweight racing cars designed for a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio. Slipstreaming and picking the correct line around each corner is vital in a range of series typically featuring a single car class. Open-Wheel race cars are masterpieces of racing engineering where contact can quickly lead to the end of a driver’s race, so players must execute clean passes at high speed in order to win. Codemasters has consulted with drivers who have competed in Open-Wheel races to bring the experience of racing these cars alive authentically.
GRID Autosport features a range of cars and series in the Open-Wheel category. Players will get to test their skills in stunning examples of automotive excellence, including the Dallara F312, Ariel Atom 3.5, Caparo T1, Dallara Indycar and many more. Open-Wheel events and championships in career mode and online are set on the game’s beautifully recreated circuits, including Circuit Mont Tremblant, Indianapolis, Spa Francorchamps and many more.
In GRID Autosport’s huge career, gamers will specialise in their favourite racing discipline or conquer them all; players will feel the aggression of the pack in Touring Cars, race into the night in Endurance events, race Open-Wheel cars with precision, show car control in Tuner events and react on the fly in Street races. Each unique category features series dedicated to different classes, including Touring Cars, Hypercars, Endurance GT Cars, Prototypes, Single-Seaters, Super Modified vehicles, Drift cars and many, many more. Bursting with content, GRID Autosport features over 100 routes across 22 incredible locations and the world’s most exciting contemporary and classic high-performance racing cars to collect, tune and upgrade.
GRID Autosport is set to release on June 26th across Australia & New Zealand for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC and for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. A limited edition of GRID Autosport featuring exclusive additional content including the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Black Series, GRID Autosport Black Edition, is available to pre-order from select retailers. Fans can keep up with all the latest updates straight from the studio by speeding over to http://www.gridgame.com/ and www.facebook.com/gridgame or follow the team at www.twitter.com/gridgame.
NEW CHALLENGES AWAIT AS DARK SOULS II IS BESTOWED ADDITIONAL CHAPTERS WITH THE LOST CROWNS DLC TRILOGY
– The Lost Crowns trilogy’s Season pass available today for purchase on
Steam and PlayStation®Network –
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA– June 5, 2014 – BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S and FromSoftware today announced the impending arrival of three new DLC chapters to the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS II for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC. These three new DLC chapters known as The Lost Crowns trilogy will take DARK SOULS II fans through entirely original areas to face a slew of unknown enemies, overcome diabolic challenges, and take-on fearsome bosses. Crown of the Sunken King, the first chapter in this DLC trilogy, will be available in Europe and Australasia on July, 22, 2014 for PC and Xbox/July 23 for PlayStation®3, followed with the DLC launches of Crown of the Old Iron King on August 26, 2014 for PC and Xbox/ August 27 for PlayStation®3 and Crown of the Ivory King on September 23, 2014 for PC and Xbox/ September 24 for PlayStation®3. A Season Pass program is also available for the entire The Lost Crowns trilogy via Steam for PC and PlayStation®Network for PS3TM from today.
Crown of the Sunken King, the first chapter in the trilogy, sends players on a journey to reclaim the crowns that Drangleic’s King Vendrick once owned. Crown of the Sunken King features an entirely different world within the DARK SOULS II universe, where stepped pyramids span a vast underground cavern. It is said that one of the ancient crowns lay buried deep within these dark caverns; but surely such a valued item cannot sit unguarded. Players that seek adversity and glory will be rewarded with a crown that holds the strength of lords from times long past.
“We are pleased to offer this new Dark Souls experience with The Lost Crowns trilogy to players seeking for more challenges!” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of IP Strategy, Marketing & PR at BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe. “With this Season Pass, Bandai Namco Games is pleased to extend the Dark Souls experience over this summer!”
DARK SOULS II is the critically acclaimed and punishing sequel to 2011’s hit Dark Souls. The game has been lauded by critics and fans alike to be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences in videogame history. Having earned a 92 Metacritic score for the Xbox 360 as well as 91 Metacritic scores for the PlayStation®3 system and PC versions of DARK SOULS II; The Lost Crowns trilogy will present a new assortment of creatively designed challenges and organic storytelling that will give players the sense of achievement and emotional gratification the franchise has become famous for.
DARK SOULS II is available in Europe and Australasia for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. For more information on DARK SOULS II please visit http://www.darksoulsii.com and http://www.facebook.com/darksouls. To learn more aboutBANDAI NAMCO Games Europe other products go to: www.BandaiNamcoGames.com.au
BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles and PC, with marketing and sales operations in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, Tekken™, SOULCALIBUR™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.BandaiNamcoGames.eu or Facebook.
