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Space Run’s ‘Discovery’ Trailer Explores Game Mechanics

Zac Elawar
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Discover Space Run‘s gameplay mechanics in the new trailer for Focus Home Interactive and Passtech Games‘ soon-to-be released sci-fi, strategy/tower defense title, embedded at the bottom of this article.

Space Run employs a mix of strategy, vessel construction and intense tower defense whilst paysing homage to the 1980s with its numerous codes and references. As a space runner, the player is assigned missions requiring they deliver certain goods from one end of the galaxy to the other. Being quick and efficient is important to keeping your cargo, and vessel for that matter, in tact. Asteroid belts, pursuing pirates and interstellar corsairs will look to stifle your progress, so charge up your laser cannons and shields! Customising your vehicle to balance power with speed and defensive elements will be imperative to surviving and succeeding, leading to big paydays allowing you to upgrade your ship further.

Again, view the trailer below and also check out the recent batch of Space Run screenshots released here!

Fight together or die alone in Crytek’s thrilling new IP, HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age

Philip Federico
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Fight together or die alone in Crytek’s thrilling new IP, HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age

London, UK – June 3, 2014 – Brace yourself for a spine-chilling new multiplayer experience on PC and consoles as Crytek ventures into the shadows in “HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age”.

An all-new IP, HUNT is a third-person action game where up to four players band together to fend off an onslaught of bloodthirsty creatures and track down breathtaking bosses. Featuring intense co-op gameplay, HUNT is the debut title from Crytek USA Corp., and will be published by Crytek as part of their growing Games-as-a-Service range. Players won’t have to wait long to take a closer look at HUNT in action, with the game going on show at this year’s E3 expo from June 10-12.

David Adams, CEO of Crytek USA Corp., said: “In HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age, players will be counting their bullets and crying out for help as they delve deeper into the shadowy world we’ve created. From the outset of the development process, we’ve poured our imaginations into the game so that everyone who plays HUNT will discover a challenging experience that feels fresh, captivating and rich in possibilities.”

Set in the late 1800s, HUNT depicts a world where so-called myths and folklore actually point to the terrifying truth about evil lurking just beyond the fringes of day-to-day life. Players act as hunters willing to take up arms and risk their necks by venturing into the deadliest of territories and facing the hideous creatures that have overrun them.

Adding to the thrill of the hunt is a special content generation system that ensures players never encounter exactly the same environment or set of enemies twice. As the surprises come thick and fast, the terror of knowing that one of the game’s grueling boss battles could be just around the corner will keep everyone’s pulses pounding. Defeating bosses will require close collaboration between hunters as they attempt to figure out and take down some truly terrifying monsters.

HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age is scheduled to enter Closed Beta testing on PC later this year, and players can sign up for a chance to experience the game first athttp://www.huntthegame.com

E3 2014 attendees looking to see HUNT in the flesh should visit Crytek at booth 4500 in the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Everyone can catch a first glimpse of HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age right now by checking out a new teaser trailer here: http://youtu.be/Xt1n5ZkZReQ

About Crytek 

Crytek GmbH (“Crytek”) is an independent company at the forefront of the interactive entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming by creating standout experiences for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Wii UTM, Xbox 360, PlayStation®3, iOS and Android using their cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CRYENGINE®.

The company’s headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek also has studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Nottingham (UK), Shanghai (China), Istanbul (Turkey) and Austin (USA).

Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio, and two Red Dot Design Awards (in 2010 and 2013). Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry®, Crysis® (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead® (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008 Awards), Crysis® 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010),

Crysis® 3, Ryse: Son of Rome and Warface (awarded Best Social/Casual/Online Game of Gamescom 2012). For more information, please visit www.crytek.com.

Hanabee license Devil Survivor 2 The Animation

Luke Halliday
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Devil Survivor maniacs have reason to be excited with Hanabee Entertainment officially confirming that they have acquired the license for the Devil Survivor 2 anime adaptation, Devil Survivor 2: The Animation.

Hanabee have confirmed the release to be DVD only and feature an English dub along with Japanese audio and English subtitles. A release date is set to be revealed in the future.

Devil Survivor 2: The Animation revolves around a social network that sends videos of your friend’s future death, tasking you with the goal of saving their lives. After receiving one of these videos Hibiki and Daichi end up dying themselves, only to be revived and gaining the power of demon summoning. With this new ability they must take on all manner of supernatural beasts and unravel the mystery that surrounds them.

Stay tuned for further information on this release as it comes to light.

Flat Earth Games Announces New Title Metrocide

Kane Bugeja
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It’s a hell of a town

Announced in the recent issue of Indie Game Magazine, developer Flat Earth Games has come out with their latest project: Metrocide. The game itself combines stealth, violence and an obnoxious difficulty level complete with permadeath, the next logical step from their family friendly TownCraft title…

Metrocide places you in the well trodden shoes of T.J. Trench, a notorious contract killer in a futuristic city chock full of people who want him dead. Gangs, vigiantes, security cameras…fascist police drones. You know, the usual. Trench must utilise various guns and bombs in order to survive, though it will by no means be an easy journey.

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Chaos in the deadly city

Vinny Parisi (Editor-in-Chief of Indie Game Magazine) said:

“Metrocide caught my attention immediately for two reasons: The title and the atmosphere. It would be silly not to expect a crime-ridden, brutal city with a name like that, but the game decidedly surpasses any preconceived expectations from the moment players first take to the tough streets.”

Leigh Harris (Director of Flat Earth Games) added:

“It’s kind of a sanity project for us. We’ve been working on an all-inclusive game for such a long time now. And sometimes, well, you kinda just need to shoot someone with a futuristic shotgun.”

Metrocide is set to hit PC and Mac sometime in mid 2014, so check out the official site and keep an eye on the streets…the bloody, bloody streets.

Sprechens sie Wasteland? – Wasteland 2 Crowdsources Localisation

Mateja Simovic
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inXile Entertainment has begun efforts to localise their kickstarted RPG title, Wasteland 2 (Due to be shipped by publisher Deep Silver in August of this year), into French, Italian, German, and Spanish through crowdsourcing. Anyone can join their efforts through the Get Localization project, where you can work with other fans as well as professional editors to fix mistakes and inconsistencies within translated texts. inXile will also have some fans go a bit further and play early builds of localised variants of the game, in order to collect more effective feedback.

“This is another development concept that fits what we’ve been trying to do all along with Wasteland 2. This project could never have happened without the crowd, and that’s true for this particular effort as well. As the game’s script is approaching 500,000 words, localizing becomes an unfathomably large task, and I couldn’t imagine tackling it without our fans’ help in conjunction with the editors,” – Brian Fargo, CEO of inXile Entertainment.

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“Approaching 500,000 words” just made me swoon (Oh how I adore narratives in video games) and luckily initial output from this scheme appears to have paid dividends, with fans producing work at a high level of quality… but this should hardly surprise anyone who knows anything about gamer motivation and the extent to which fans will go to help further their favorite games. inXile will reward contributors who have submitted approved translations for 250+ strings with a copy of the game, as well as access to the currently ongoing beta.

Pop-up Pokémon Center Paris Opens Wednesday

Frank Inglese
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Bonjour, Parisians! Japan has many things that the rest of the world doesn’t and one of those things in particular is a little chain of stores each named the “Pokemon Center”. As a fan of Pokemon and all around pop culture, I’m extremely jealous of Japanese citizens but now I’ve got more people to be envious of seeing as the Pokemon Company have just announced that, for a limited time, Paris will have its very own Pokemon Center!

Yes, it is true! From the 4th of June all the way up until the 21st of June, Paris will have Pokemon Center to call its own. Located at Cremerie de Paris (Hotel de Villeroy), this pop-up shop will sell all things Pokemon and feature some incredible, never-before-seen concept art from the game series. Alongside being able to purchase a whole bunch of exclusive Pokemon merchandise items, shop-goers will be able to participate in a range of different Pokemon-centric activities. They may even get a chance to meet the series mascot Pikachu!

This is a fantastic little event that will only be around for the month so head there as soon as possible so as to not miss out on any of the fun. Once again, the pop-up Pokemon Center will be located at 11 – 15, rue des Halles – angle 9, rue des Déchargeurs 75001 Paris / France or simply the Cremerie de Paris (Hotel de Villeroy).

Dizzel Hardcore Action Shooter Starts Beta Test June 20th

Philip Federico
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Dizzel Hardcore Action Shooter Starts Beta Test June 20th

Registrations now open for first Beta test of Dizzel, a new ultraviolent & action-packed shooter

Torrance, CA – June 3, 2014 – OGPlanet is excited to announce that the first Beta test for Dizzel, an eagerly anticipated new action shooter from Neowiz and NS Studio, will begin on June 20th. Players interested in joining the Beta test can register now at http://www.DizzelGame.com. Featuring fatality-style executions & multiple unique game modes full of hardcore shooter action, Dizzel will be entering the online, free-to-play, shooter space by storm.

One of Dizzel’s biggest draws is its visceral, hardcore action, featuring ‘Executions’ that give players the ability to perform a variety of unique fatalities on nearly dead foes, depending on the character and weapon they happen to be using. These Mortal Kombat-esque finishing moves can be unleashed in a variety of inventive game modes, which feature the ability to play as killer mechs or powered-up boss characters, or even engage in four-team firefights. From unloading your assault rifle in the face of your enemy to hacking them to bits with a giant axe, Dizzel’s bloodlust knows no bounds.

Dizzel Overview:
Dizzel is a hardcore action shooter developed by Neowiz and NS Studio. Set in the not too distant future, Dizzel features non-stop, heart-pumping action through a variety of unique maps and game modes. Resembling the over-the-shoulder shooter style of Gears of War, Dizzel bolsters a variety of powerful weapons, from assault rifles and shotguns to massive swords and axes, to slay your enemies. Combined with a variety of unlockable skills and power ups, the bloodthirsty soldiers of Dizzel leave a trail of carnage and bodies in their wake.

Once ready for battle, Dizzel features multiple exciting and unique game modes to unleash your onslaught of destruction, such as Predator Mode, where the player becomes an unstoppable force with intense boosts in speed and attack damage, not to mention a giant ninja sword for dicing through enemies. If this mode doesn’t satisfy your need for carnage enough, then take turns hunting down your foes as mechanized war machines. These killer sentinels know no mercy as they laugh at your attempts to destroy them with mere bullets while chopping you in two. If you’ve got a friend you can trust, you can band together against 3 other teams in a four-way firefight. For the more traditional shooter fans, Dizzel comes equipped with a standard array of other game modes such as Team Deathmatch and Demolition as well. Dizzel will sate your thirst for lead-pumping action, no matter what type of shooter fan you are.

Dizzel’s Key Features:

  • Fatalities: Simply shooting your enemies to death is for newbs. Pull off brutal & stylish executions to finish off your enemies before their teammates can revive them.
  • Take Cover: Pop in and out from cover with guns blazing like you are in an old-school John Woo movie, or unleash a barrage of bullets at your enemies from the safety of being behind cover. Aiming is overrated anyway.
  • GAME MODES:
  • Killer Sentinels: Each team takes turns as the killer sentinel war machines, while the opposing team tries to survive by any means necessary.
  • Predator Mode: A player is randomly selected between rounds to be the ‘BOSS’, with tremendous speed, massive stat boosts, and a giant sword!
  • Team Death Match, Demolition and More!
  • Weapons & Items Galore: With lots of guns, melee weapons, and grenades to choose from, it’s easy to personalize your killing style. Character, outfit, and equipment choices let you push the customization to the next level.

Gameplay (Beta) Teaser Trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eTpjjFJ128.

YouTube Channel at http://youtube.com/ogpofficial.

Stay up-to-date on with the latest developments on Dizzel, including Beta announcements, contests and giveaways:

About OGPlanet
Headquartered in Torrance, California, OGPlanet is a leading publisher in North America and Europe of free-to-play, multiplayer, online games for the PC. OGPlanet offers a wide range of games from MMORPGs to Action, including SD Gundam Capsule Fighter, Uncharted Waters Online, Tales Runner, Heva Clonia Online, La Tale, and soon Dizzel. For more information, visit http://www.ogplanet.com.

Wii U Firmware 5.0.0E Update Available for Download

Nathan Farrugia
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Wii U owners will be pleased to find an update available for their Wii U next time they boot it up, which will probably be soon with the recent release of Mario Kart 8. Update 5.0.0E includes some nifty features such as notifications, automatic installs for downloads and perhaps the biggest addition, a quick start menu to boot recently played games quickly. Nintendo has detailed everything firmware update 5.0.0E includes in the list below.

  • Addition of Quick Start for the Wii U GamePad – The Quick Start screen displays when the Wii U console is turned on from the Wii U GamePad. It shows recently used or installed software which can be started immediately, without first loading the Wii U Menu. Quick Start is ideal for users who want to start playing games right away.
  • Addition of notifications for the Wii U GamePad – With this service you can receive occasional notifications from Nintendo about selected games and products, special promotions and more. If a notification is received while the console is powered down, the GamePad will make a sound, as well as display the notification on its screen for a short while. It is also possible to check out notifications on the Quick Start screen. The settings for these notifications can be changed under Power Settings in System Settings, including the option to define the hours during which notifications will automatically display.
  • Improvement of Standby Function – System updates, in addition to being downloaded automatically, are now also installed automatically while the Wii U console is powered down.

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  • Wii U Menu – When users select their user Mii from the Wii U Menu, the User Settings screen now displays. The design and layout of the Users Settings screen has been updated, including the ability to switch the active user from the User Settings screen.
  • System Settings – An option for Quick Start screen settings has been added to Power Settings. The settings for notifications on the Wii U GamePad can be changed here as well.
  • HOME Menu – An icon to start the Notifications application (different to notifications on the Wii U GamePad) has been added to the HOME Menu.
  • System stability improvements and other adjustments – Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user’s experience.

You can download the firmware udpate now. Let us know if you are pleased with these improvements as well as anything else you would like to see added to the Wii U software in the comments below.

FINAL FANTASY III NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM

Philip Federico
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FINAL FANTASY III NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM 

SYDNEY (3rd June 2014) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products across ANZ and other PAL territories,announces FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, is available from today on Steam, priced $15.99.

Watch the FINAL FANTASY III Steam launch trailer at: http://youtu.be/TDvQl6vqa0M

First released in Japan in 1990, FINAL FANTASY III was the first title in the FINAL FANTASY series to become a million-seller, establishing once and for all that SQUARE ENIX’s classic RPG saga was here to stay. The game first reached European shores in 2007 when it launched as a 3D remake on the Nintendo DS, also selling in excess of one million copies.

Now available on Steam, FINAL FANTASY III has been optimised for PC gaming with new and improved 3D visuals and story sequences, and includes Steam Trading Cards and Achievements and new visual designs for the Job Mastery Cards.

The Story of FINAL FANTASY III 

Protected by the crystals of light, the once peaceful land has forever been changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the crystals into the earth, upsetting the world’s fragile balance. It seems as if all hope is lost – but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four souls blessed with the light shall once again restore balance to the world.

Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a sentient crystal that changes his life forever. As the light of the crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a journey to seek three others who share his destiny to search for the remaining crystals, and fight the battle of light and darkness.

Game Features

  • New and improved 3D visuals and story sequences
  • Quicker browsing through the monster bestiary and other game record
  • New visual designs for the Job Mastery Cards
  • Upgraded graphics
  • Includes Achievements
  • New feature of Steam Trading Cards

Mario Kart 8 Sells 1.2 Million Copies in Two Days

Dustin Spencer
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Nintendo must feel rather proud right now. Despite the fact that the Wii U has been a bit neglected by the mainstream audience, Mario Kart 8 has bounced back and sold 1.2 million copies worldwide in just two days. That is quite a feat for any publisher out there, and considering the market that the platform has dealt with – it means brighter things are ahead and its time to look up (check out our own review here).

Reggie had this to say on the feat:

“The early response to Mario Kart 8 demonstrates that the best days for Wii U are still ahead,” said Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “This year’s E3 is just days away, and it will be all about the future games for Nintendo platforms. This milestone is a great place to start!”

As many of you know, the game also has receive a meme of sorts that is making its way around the internet, featuring a very angry Luigi. Watch the clip down below and enjoy those new animations.

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