Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide Studio (Of Orcs and Men) are getting ready for the biggest gaming event of the year by releasing three new screenshots for the upcoming stealth game Styx: Master of Shadows. Cyanide Studio will be showing off the game at the Focus Home Interactive Booth located at the West Hall Booth 5512.
Styx: Master of Shadows mixes RPG mechanics with stealth gameplay. Styx is a goblin assassin infiltrating the Tower of Akenash in an attempt to steal The Tree and discover his mysterious origins. The Tree produces Amber and an unlimited supply of riches for its owner. In Styx’s way are humans, elves, and the mystical creatures that need to be avoided or silently dispatched.
Styx: Master of Shadows will be released for PC. No word on when the game will be released or for what operating systems. Learn more about the game at the official Styx: Master of Shadowswebsite.
Today Tecmo Koei released a new video, the first of many scheduled to be released over the next couple of weeks, for Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea. In this video we see what a regular battle will look like in the game as well as the return of an older and more mature Wilbell.
In the video you can see how Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea’s gameplay has been refined to allow for burst attacks, swapping out allies, and performing assist attacks. In case you haven’t been following the game, the characters shown in combat are Shallote, Shallistera, Wilbell, Miruca, and Homura.
Recently Aksys Games and Arc System Works released the first in what will probably be a series of “making of” videos for XBlaze Code: Embyro. Since this is the first developer diary, it features Toshimichi Mori, the game’s writer and executive producer.
In this video Mori discusses the connection between XBlaze Code: Embyro and the Blazblue series and how those familiar with Blazblue will probably get the most enjoyment out of the title, though those who haven’t played it might also get into it as well. Currently XBlaze Code: Embyro is set to be released on June 24th in North America and a demo is currently available on the PlayStation Store.
Even though E3 is less than a week away, there will be so much news next week that some developers don’t want their title to be lost in the pile. As such it makes sense that Techland and Warner Bros. chose to release their E3 trailer for Dying Light early.
You can check out the video below where the trailer shows off the game’s “natural movement” system as well as a look at how the parkour and combat system go hand in hand. Currently Dying Light is set to be released for the PS4, PS3, Xbox One, 360, and PC in February 2015.
While Team Ninja has been teasing a new character for Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate over the past few days, it looks like Famitsu has decided to drop the news a bit early for them as they have released a gameplay trailer showing off a female version of the Tengu character.
The character is being described as a trickster style fighter and as you can see in the footage below she will be able to make use of her wings in combat and perform a number of outlandish looking attacks. Tecmo Koei is currently planning on releasing Female Tengu for the arcade and console versions of Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate sometime in the future.
My.com, a subsidiary of Mail.Ru Group, has revealed a new trailer for the premium massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Skyforge, which is currently being developed by the Allods Team, an in-house studio of Russian Internet giant Mail.Ru Group, with westernisation from US game maker Obsidian Entertainment. Skyforge will launch as an immersive MMORPG gaming experience for PC and registration is currently open for the Closed Beta at www.skyforge.com.
This new trailer does not only provide insight to the unique world of Skyforge, but also to the lore of the planet Aelion, one of Skyforge’s most beautiful and amazing planets. It is under siege by invading demons, the minions of other planets’ gods. They took advantage of the sudden mysterious disappearance of the god Aeli, the protector of Aelion, to conquer the defenceless planet. But mighty defenders rose from Aelion’s population. They fought valiantly, but each attack destroyed countless lives. Each leaves its mark on the planet.
But death has no hold over a special few, immortal heroes, who return time after time to stand for their planet. Aelion’s heroes are worshiped for their sacrifices, and this faith endows them with god-like powers. Are you ready to join the ranks of these immortal heroes? Are you strong enough to overcome all perils and take your place among the gods?
Register now for the closed beta of Skyforge at www.skyforge.com, which will begin in 2014 for PC. To get more information on Skyforge, please visit the official page atwww.skyforge.com, the official feed at Twitter and Facebook, as well as the official channel atYouTube.
2K and Gearbox Software have announced the release date for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequelas October 14 in the States, and October 16 in Australia and New Zealand. Releasing for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, the standalone entry is set – as you may be able to tell by the title – between Borderlands and Borderlands 2.
Co-developed by Gearbox Software and 2K Australia, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel brings the series’ shoot ‘n’ loot gameplay to Pandora’s moon, featuring new weapons, characters, vehicles and jetpacks! Gamers will contribute to the rise of Handsome Jack, experiencing his origin story and witnessing his transformation into the megalomaniacal tyrant they loved to hate in Borderlands 2. They’ll also have four all-new character classes to play around with in local split-screen or online co-op, each with their own unique skill trees, as expected. Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software, said about the title;
It’s incredibly exciting that an all-new Borderlands experience is as close as this October. If you’ve played any of the Borderlands games or if you have a friend who hasn’t yet, the opportunity to blast off as a new set of playable characters in a whole new campaign experience, including shooting and looting on the moon, is just around the corner.
Tony Lawrence, general manager of 2K Australia, added;
We are huge fans of the Borderlands franchise and are thrilled to have this opportunity to show what we can bring to the Borderlands universe. We can’t wait for fans to play as Athena, Wilhelm, Nisha and Claptrap and experience the new low-gravity gunplay with awesome new guns to freeze and smash enemies, all in the name of Handsome Jack.
Alongside the release date announcement, pre-order bonuses have also been detailed. Those who pre-order the game (do so here) will receive access to the ‘Shock Drop Slaughter Pit’ content, in which one of Dahl’s military recruiters, TR4-NU, hosts the pit inside an old Dahl facility, and gives valuable loot to those who prove themselves against the moon’s toughest challenges.
So gear up for anti-gravity action this October. And in the meantime, check out the ‘Moon Dance’ trailer accompanying the announcement, embedded below.
RABBIDS® INVASION: THE INTERACTIVE TV SHOW WILL BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER 2014
Brand new video game concept allows players to interact with episodes from the TV series
London, UK — June 5th, 2014 — Today Ubisoft announced that Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show, developed by Ubisoft Barcelona in collaboration with Ubisoft Paris and Ubisoft Casablanca, will be available in November 2014 on Kinect for the Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation Camera for PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system.
Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show is based on the successful Rabbids Invasion TV series created by Ubisoft Motion Pictures and is broadcasted in several territories including the US, UK, France and Germany. Launched in Autumn last year, the hit TV show has already been viewed more than 280 million* times worldwide. The video game lets children experience a selection of 20 episodes of the popular TV show and participate in the action on-screen.
“The Rabbids Invasion TV series is very popular amongst kids and their families so we wanted to merge the success of this TV show with the studio’s expertise in creating fun and original gaming experiences,” said Xavier Manzanares, Brand Producer. “With Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show, we’re introducing an innovative way that people can interact with their favourite characters. This is not only TV you can watch, but TV you can play.”
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2012-13 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,256 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Immortal Gravewalker in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Trailer E3 Trailer; New Runes Revealed
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and Monolith Productions today released an all-new trailer, Shadow of Mordor E3 CG Trailer: Gravewalker. The trailer showcases protagonist Talion on his quest for vengeance alongside the immortal Wraith Spirit bound to him by an unbreakable curse. Like Talion, this wraith seeks revenge against Sauron and his evil army.
Additionally, exclusive new runes are revealed for those who sign up for a WBID account onShadowofMordor.com/register. Share the news with your readers.
· WBID – Orc Hunter Rune
o Talion can overcome Sauron’s captains by increasing terror from his stealth takedowns.
· Palantir – Gravewalker Rune: After signing into WBID, get the Gravewalker rune when accessing Palantir upon launch
o Talion spread’s fear among Sauron’s army when his Captains are defeated.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dynamic game environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron’s return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion, a ranger who loses his family and everything he holds dear, only to be returned from death by a mysterious Spirit of vengeance. Based on the player’s actions with the in-game Nemesis System, every enemy encountered is distinct and can evolve to become a personal archenemy through the course of the game. As Talion’s personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the Spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is currently available for pre-order atwww.shadowofmordor.com and will be on sale worldwide on 7th October, 2014 for PlayStation ®4, Xbox One, PlayStation ®3, Xbox 360 and PC.
The Palantir app, available on the Apple Store here, will sync with game assets and the final game, to reveal additional layers of information, insights and fan-authored content, creating a unique second-screen experience. Enable Palantir’s sync mode while the CG Trailer video plays to try it out.
DeNA Launches Mobile Action Role-playing Game Cross Horizon
San Francisco, CA – June 5, 2014 – DeNA today announced the launch of Cross Horizon, an action role-playing game (RPG) where the player embarks on an epic journey to recover their character’s memory while battling powerful enemies along the way. The free-to-play game is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and on Google Play for Android devices.
In Cross Horizon, the player joins Aurora, a fairy who has also lost her memory, to visit guilds, go on dangerous missions, fight numerous enemies, and discover the true intentions of the Bandit King.
Developed by Marvelous AQL, Cross Horizon is an engaging mobile experience that combines a deep story with the best elements of an action RPG. Players can customize their character’s appearance, weapons, and armor. Enemies can vanquish with intuitive tap and slash controls. Additionally, Cross Horizon offers an engaging multiplayer functionality where the player can enlist the help of their friends and join in battles together.
Cross Horizon is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and on Google Play for Android devices.
About DeNA
DeNA (pronounced “D-N-A”) is a global leader of developing and operating mobile services including free-to-play games, e-commerce and other online offerings. Founded in 1999, DeNA is headquartered in Tokyo with offices and game development studios across the globe. DeNA Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2432). For more information, visit: http://www.dena.com
About Marvelous AQL
Marvelous AQL, Inc. (Public, TYO:7844) is a leading publisher and developer of console, social and mobile games, known for titles such as No More Heroes, Harvest Moon and Little King’s Story. The company was created as a result of a 2011merger between publishers Marvelous Entertainment, AQ Interactive and mobile/ social developer Liveware.
