Today for E3 Bandai Namco released a new trailer for Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment and also revealed some new details for the game in the West. When the title is released sometime this Summer for the PS Vita in North America and Europe it will feature the Japanese voice track with English subtitles.
In the trailer, which can be found below, we are introduced to the leader of the player killing guild Laughing Coffin, who is named PoH, as well as some new gameplay footage showing off some of the game’s heroines who will be joining Kirito in combat.
This is probably the biggest news out of E3 for Nintendo, whether you like it or not. I love it, so I think it is time we all get excited for Splatoon, which is Nintendo’s new IP. Yes, that is right. A whole new IP overseen by Shigeru Miyamoto himself, crafted by EAD. Splatoon is a online multiplayer shooter where players take control of squidgirls (it makes sense, keep following), and try to spray ink to claim your territory while fighting off other players.
There are several perks of the ink, such as blocking other trails and protecting your own turf. This title comes out in 2015, and with some more trailers and announcements, I’m sure we will see this little shooter take full form. Check out the trailer down below for more on Splatoon.
2014 has been the year for anime and manga anniversaries; Ghost in the Shell (25 years), Sailor Moon (20 years) and now we can add Natsume’s Book of Friends to the list.
To acknowledge the popular manga being in publication for ten years a special art exhibition was created last year and has been shown throughout Japan, the final display of the exhibition will be held in August at the Mitsukoshi department store in Sendai.
Over 200 of mangaka Yuki Midorikawas’ illustrations will be showcased; most of the original artwork will be based around the Natsume series, but other pieces from her previous works will also be included. The exhibition will also contain a documented display of Midorikawas’ work progress, her various art supplies, rough drafts and the chance to purchase limited edition Natsume merchandise. For further immersion fans can also choose to have an audio navigation which will be voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya, the voice actor of Natsume in the anime series.
The doors will open on the 5th of August and will close on the 17th, general admission will be 700 yen($6.80USD) with discounts for high school and middle school students. For further details you can check out the exhibition’s official website, Let us know what you think about Natsume’s Book of Friendsby leaving a comment down below.
Today Bethesda didn’t have any major reveal for E3, but they did take a page out of Square Enix’s book. I’m talking about announcing an announcement that will happen at a future event, but at least they are going a step beyond that by actually releasing a teaser trailer and letting us know what that announcement will be.
They have revealed that they will be fully revealing the remake of DOOM at QuakeCon 2014 which runs from July 17th to July 20th. You can check out the teaser trailer below and expect more news on the title next month.
Recently MangaGamer revealed that they have partnered with two new companies, called Ame no Murakumo and Appetite, to release four of their PC games in English sometime in the future. It is worth noting that although these are two seperate companies, they still work together to create games and as such two games from each branch will be localized, all of which are for Adults Only and appear to be nukige. Now before we say what titles are being localized, it is worth noting that “for various reasons” all of these games will be released with mosaic censorship.
The first of these games is from Ame no Murakumo and it is called Hypno-Training My Mother and Sister. Unlike the rest of the games this one already has a release date of June 20th and it happens to focus on incest and hypnotism. Later in the year, also from Ame no Murakumo, comes the NTR focused nurse game Obscene Medical Records of a Married Nurse. The two titles from Apetite happen to be Secret Sorrow of the Siblings, which is actually an NTR title involving incest, and Forbidden Love with My Wife’s Sister which is self explanatory.
The folks at Good Feel love some yarn. After the successful Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Yoshi is next up to get a makeover from the developer, and after a good wait – Yoshi’s Woolly World looks quite amazing. This title will play a bit like Yoshi’s Island, but with yarn and cloth stitched into the environment, with an emphasis on exploration.
We seen this title during last E3, but it was just an image and now we have a clearer picture with the E3 trailer of just what to expect. Shy Guys, Yoshi, multiplayer and more, and yes, this is something we have been needing to see on the Wii U to show off some more of those classic characters in new ways. Watch the clip below and become enchanted.
At the Nintendo Treehouse event at E3 2014, Nintendo and Monolith Soft showcased roughly 35 minutes of gameplay for the show-stealing Xenoblade Chronicles X, the open world action JRPG exclusive to the Wii U.
The gameplay video details the early stages of the story along with a great detail of the combat and exploration mechanics. The game also features detailed character customization. The story revolves around a ruined Earth and the need for humanity to terraform a new planet.
Xenoblade Chronicles X, while very similar in name to Wii game Xenoblade Chronicles, is considered a spiritual successor of sorts, being part of the same franchise but not exactly continuing that game’s story or world. Take a look at the video below and see for yourself.
Kirby has always been one of those franchises that has always adapted itself for spin-offs. One of the most underrated Nintendo DS titles that was also a spin-off of the franchise was Kirby’s Canvas Curse, which let players use the stylus to control a ball-form Kirby around a beautiful world.
Today at E3, what felt like the impossible happened as Nintendo announced Kirby and the Rainbow Curse for the Wii U, which will be a sequel to the little gem. This time, Kirby has new abilities and the world seems to be made of clay, as you can see in the trailer below. Release date isn’t until 2015 on this one, but keep an ear out as we’re sure to see more as the months roll on. You can play some Triple Deluxe while you wait however, as it is certainly worth checking out.
In some unprecedented news, Pac-Man has just been confirmed as a playable character in the upcoming and wildly anticipated Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. This would now mean that for the first time in video-gaming history, Mario, Sonic, Mega Man and Pac-Man will all be featured in the same game.
The colossal announcement was made during the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS showing at Nintendo’s E3 2014 showcase. The news was echoed on Nintendo’s twitter account:
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 11, 2014
Also confirmed to be playable in the game is the returning Mr Game and Watch. However the spotlight is of course well and truly on the debut of the legendary video-game icon Pac-Man. It is being said that Pac-Man will be in his Pac-Man World appearance in the game. Stay tuned for further details as they surface.
Quick news out of E3 folks. For those of you who are eagerly awaiting the anticipation of EA‘s The Sims 4, well then time to get excited; we finally have a release date!
The Sims 4 will be available on PC from September 4th! (or September 5th if you live in New Zealand). So that means you only have a little over 2 months to wait before you are creating houses, making Sims and playing god all over again!
As if a release date wasn’t enough, we also have a brand new gameplay trailer to show off. This new trailer shows us just how real the Sims can really be, and how their lives can touch us all. Well, ok not really but it still shows off some cool Sims-features so be sure you check it out below. If you want to know how The Sims 4 plays, then check out our hands-on experience with the “Create-A-Sim” from last year and prepare to get hyped. E3 is still underway so for all the hottest gaming news, make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers.
