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Nyu Media’s May Greenlight Slate of Four Doujin Titles Hit Steam

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Nyu Media continues to bring the Japanese Indie scene to Steam, with four more Doujin titles joining the Greenlight program as part of their May Greenlight Slate. They are:

Sacred Tears TRUE (by AlphaNuts) – Steam Greenlight

  • A doujin RPG that blends the best of the JRPG genre with innovative and fun game elements, high quality art and music, plus outstanding replay value in one honest-to-goodness gem of a game and a must-have for any JRPG fan!
  • Sacred Tears TRUE features fresh and unique gameplay features such as a deceptively simple but deep card battle system, redistributable skill points, a multi-way system and more.
  • Graphics by Takashi KONNO (Shichinin no Bukiya) and music by Hiroyuki Ojima (Accel WorldWhen They Cry anime) and Shimotsuki Haruka (Atelier IrisAce Attorney Orchestral Performance)

Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm (by PDW:HOTAPEN) – Steam Greenlight

  • A 2D fighting game featuring 11 playable characters, solid gameplay, dynamic commentary by tournament commentators Jchensor, Kokujin, UltraDavid, Maximilian, GGPO-based online match play, and much more!
  • Brought to you by 3 former SNK / King of Fighters developers and an ensemble cast of creative talent including art by KOTANI:Tomoyuki (Mushihimesama) & Yasuda Suzuhito (Shin Megami Tensei), voice acting by Kaji Yuki (Attack on Titan) Uchida Maaya (IDOLM@STER), and soundtrack by Raito (Melty BloodUnder Night In-birth)!

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Supercharged Robot VULKAISER (by ASTRO PORT) – Steam Greenlight

  • J-pop kitsch FTW in this 70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooter from the makers of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!
  • Combine VULKAISER with the VulFighter craft and harness the awe-inspiring power of Rocket KAISER, Needle KAISER, Thunder KAISER, and Drill KAISER to save the Earth from invasion by the evil alien Gogoh Army!
  • 6 stages and 4 difficulty levels of giant robot shooting action!

ARMED SEVEN (also by ASTRO PORT) – Steam Greenlight

  • Lock & load the full mecha jacket and thwart global assault by the Neo Loran Order in this 2D side-scrolling blast-a-thon of bullets, lasers, missiles & boss fights!
  • 12 weapons x 7 stages x 4 difficulty levels of side scrolling mech-shooting action!
  • New for Steam: achievements, online leaderboards, Steam trading cards!

Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm and Sacred Tears TRUE in particular are two of the biggest projects that Nyu Media have worked to publish. Check them out through the provided links and give them your vote if you are so inclined.

New Hunter x Hunter Gon Freecss Transformation Figure Released

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Following the universally acclaimed 131st episode of the Hunter x Hunter anime which featured the climactic confrontation between protagonist Gon Freecss and the Chimera Ant Neferpitou, Bandai have released a brand new figure based upon a certain shocking transformation that occurs in Gon Freecss.

The transformation of course refers to his forced aging which in turn sacrifices his life energy in exchange for all the power he will ever have in that life. The figure stands at 1 foot tall with the transformed Gon’s signature towering hair being represented with the deftest of accuracy.

The Hunter x Hunter figure is currently available throughout Japan. It is unknown whether the figure will every head outside of the country, but it sure does make a mighty fine import for collectors.

Kill La Kill English Dub Trailer Released

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The official English language dub trailer for the popular battle anime series Kill La Kill has made its way online thanks to Aniplex of America. The dub which comes straight from Aniplex is featured in epic fashion, highlighting the main cast with their English voice.

Kill La Kill follows the misadventures of the revenge-fueled Ryuko Matoi as she seeks to uncover the truth of her father’s death. This quest of hers manages to lead her to Honnouji Academy, a school ruled by the sinister Satsuki Kiryuin.

You can check out the English language dub trailer for Kill La Kill below. Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section.

KONAMI reveals new price point for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

KONAMI reveals new price point for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
New RRP for PlayStation®3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC editions of KONAMI’s epic vampire title
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has reduced the price of its Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 title across all formats.

The epic sequel is currently available both digitally and physically for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and via Steam® for Windows PC for just 29.99 Euro.

Set in a modern-day open world, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 offers a shocking conclusion to the Gabriel Belmont story arc started in 2010’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. In a first, players assume the role of Dracula who has been resurrected by an old ally in exchange for help defeating a powerful threat as old as time itself: Satan. Looking to settle an old score, Satan has returned to bring about the apocalypse as an act of final revenge for his previous defeat, and Dracula must face him head on as the fight between good and evil comes to a dramatic end.

Mixing intuitive combat and stunning story-telling, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is a huge game that spans time zones and concludes the story of history’s most famous Vampire. The new price point will allow a new wave of fans to embrace the darkness and become absorbed by Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2’s dark story as they explore its visually stunning 3D realms.

FENIX RAGE WARNS PLAYERS OF A ‘RAGE QUIT’ EPIDEMIC COMING TO XBOX ONE, PLAYSTATION 4, MAC, AND PC

FENIX RAGE WARNS PLAYERS OF A ‘RAGE QUIT’ EPIDEMIC COMING TO XBOX ONE, PLAYSTATION 4, MAC, AND PC

Green Lava Studios Challenges Gamers with Aggressively Addictive
Gameplay and Hardcore Platforming Later this Fall

TWAIN HARTE, CA – May 28, 2014 – Costa Rican indie dev studio Green Lava Studios, along with indie games’ veterans at Reverb Triple XP, have just one question for gamers: Can you get the cookie? Get ready to stretch those thumb muscles for Fenix Rage, a new 2D hardcore platformer with stylish retro roots and obsessive level-based challenges coming to Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC, and Mac. Fenix Rage will be coming to Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program for independent developers.

There is no shortage of gameplay mechanics, demanding platforming technique, and split-second decision making in Fenix Rage.
Oh, and lots of cookies.

“The excitement that our team feels is truly overwhelming,” said Eduardo Ramirez, Game Designer and CEO of Green Lava Studios. “We are extremely proud of what we are creating and are busy polishing every aspect of Fenix Rage.”

An inspired and frenetically-paced 2D platformer, Fenix Rage tests players’ ability to run, jump, and dash their way through a maze of dangerous obstacles, across hundreds of lightning-paced levels, all in an effort to track down a shadowy villain.  Loads of different enemies, slick retro-inspired music, vivid level landscapes await gamers with the mettle to play. Players will struggle mightily to climb the Leaderboard with the best time and fewest deaths and then rub it in the face of their friends.

Fenix Rage epitomizes the kind of games with which Reverb Triple XP partners. Green Lava Studios is working in cooperation with Reverb Triple XP for a ‘powered-up’ custom communications and publishing solution that fits its needs as an indie game developer.

Slated for release in fall 2014, Fenix Rage will be coming to Xbox One, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC and Mac platforms.  For the latest buzz follow Fenix Rage on Twitter, “Like” the game on Facebook, check out Fenix Rage on Steam, and visit the official Website at www.FenixRage.com.

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ABOUT GREEN LAVA STUDIOS
Green Lava Studios prides itself on combining technology, new gameplay experiences, inventive storytelling, and meaningful messages into completely unique and compelling interactive entertainment. Hailing from lovely Costa Rica, Green Lava Studios consists of an experienced four-year team whose mission is to create fun, memorable, and captivating games for the whole world to enjoy. With several successful titles already under its belt, including “Bonfire Trail”, winner of the “Square Enix Latin America Game Contest Finalist Award (3rd Place)” in 2012, Green Lava is one of the brightest young independent developers in South America.

ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP
An extension of interactive entertainment agency Reverb Communications, Inc., Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the needs of indie game developers. Reverb Triple XP powers up titles that stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun factor. Once chosen, our team of game industry veterans works with the game developers to fully understand and play the title,  then execute on world class marketing, PR, social, production and distribution services that are fitting for games of the highest quality.

Hunter x Hunter Election Arc Anime Adaptation Confirmed

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In the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, the question on the mind of many Hunter x Hunter fans was answered. The Election Arc of Hunter x Hunter will indeed be getting adapted into the anime series.

The Election Arc of course revolves around the 13th Chairman Election for the Hunter Association following the events surrounding the Chimera Ant Arc. Who will be elected the next Chairman? It is anyone’s guess as this political drama becomes a deadly conflict.

Several new cast members have been confirmed, of particular interest is Hiroki Takahashi as Pariston Hill, Ikue Ohtani as Cheadle Yorkshire and Maaya Uchida as Alluka Zoldyck.

Stay tuned for further information on the Hunter x Hunter anime series as it comes to light.

World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition to Be Updated With Soviet Steel and Combat Ready Starter Pack

World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition to Be Updated With Soviet Steel and Combat Ready Starter Pack

Largest tank release to date and special retail package on the way

May 29, 2014 — Wargaming today announced details for its upcoming Soviet Steel update for World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, as well as information on the Combat Ready Starter Pack that will offer players a tremendous value and exclusive items for the console free-to-play title.

Representing the largest single content update so far for the title, the Soviet Steel, slated to go live on June 3rd, will enrich the game’s roster with 29 iconic USSR tank destroyers, light, medium, and heavy tanks, bringing the in-game vehicle total to over 150. The intimidating IS-3; a brutal close quarters and urban combat icon, the ISU-152; a high tier tank destroyer, and more will clash on two new battlegrounds—Komarin and Ensk.

The company also announced the Combat Ready Starter Pack, containing a war chest’s worth of in-game gold and other goodies at a discounted price of AUD26.95. Included in the package are:

  • The premium Panzer 38H Tier II German light tank, famously known for its heavy armor and quick firing gun.
  • 3 days of premium account time granting 50% boost in accumulated Silver and experience.
  • 200,000 in-game Silver.
  • 1500 in-game Gold.
  • 30-day voucher code for Xbox Live Gold status.

The Combat Ready Starter pack will be available this August.

For more information on the Soviet Steel update, visit:

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About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

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Interstellar Marines Opens Up Development Builds To Spearhead Version Owners

Interstellar Marines Opens Up Development Builds To Spearhead Version Owners

Copenhagen, Denmark, May 28th 2014: Zero Point Software, developer of the sci-fi indie game Interstellar Marines, today announced all owners of the deluxe Spearhead version of the game can now access and test early, beta builds of forthcoming game updates.

“This is a really special day for us”, explained Kim Haar Jørgensen, Creative Director of Interstellar Marines. “The Spearhead version is for those players who want to go the extra mile to support development of Interstellar Marines. By giving Spearhead players access to early development builds the community can test beta versions of new features and enhancements we have planned”.

“We’re also really pleased to be giving something back to those players who have invested a little extra in Interstellar Marines”, continued Jørgensen. “As an Early Access game we rely completely on the feedback and support of our amazing community. To be able to give our Spearheads early access to new updates is one way we can repay them for the awesome support and encouragement they continue to provide to us”.

Spearhead players can access the beta builds through Steam, with full instructions available on the Interstellar Marines forum at http://www.InterstellarMarines.com/forum.

Zero Point Software have already released a beta build of its next update for Spearhead owners to test. The next update will expand and enhance the new, highly intense Deadlock game mode. “We received a lot of fantastic feedback from the community on updates and changes they would like to see to Deadlock”, explained Jørgensen, “we’ve filtered through all of that feedback, distilled that which will make Deadlock better and will be implementing the first part of it in the next update”.

Interstellar Marines is available on Steam viahttp://www.IMonSteam.com, and their Community Manager, Carsten Boserup, will be at E3.

Hotlinks:

Developer Websitewww.zeropointsoft.com
Game Websitewww.interstellarmarines.com
Facebookwww.facebook.com/interstellarmarines
Twitterwww.twitter.com/zeropointsoft
YouTube Channelwww.youtube.com/zeropointsoftware
Steam Store Pagehttp://store.steampowered.com/app/236370
Steam Community Hubhttp://steamcommunity.com/app/236370

 

About Interstellar Marines:

Interstellar Marines was launched on Steam’s Early Access on July 2nd, 2013. Since then the developers have released 11 updates and several smaller update fixes. Interstellar Marines is being developed on the Unity 3D engine and is currently in Pre-Alpha. 

When complete, Interstellar Marines will resurrect the old school tactical FPS, and offer a unique blend of co-op, role-playing and nonlinear gameplay. Set in a believable future, you will take on the role as an elite soldier handpicked to join Project IM, a top secret military program being assembled to protect mankind from all dangers outside our solar system. 

Interstellar Marines is inspired by Half-Life, System Shock 2 and Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield. The game is all about evolving the FPS recipe with all the inspirations ZPS has assimilated since the birth of the genre. The goal is an evolutionary leap forward driven by their compulsive interest in science fiction, role-playing, military realism, and respect for first person immersion.

About Zero Point Software:

Zero Point Software (ZPS) was founded in 2004 with the sole purpose of creating Interstellar Marines. ZPS is based in Copenhagen, Denmark and has 10 full time employees all of whom work on Interstellar Marines. Zero Point Software is an indie company, with funding coming from investors, and the community, via the website store and through Steam.\

SCALE NEW HEIGHTS IN PULLBLOX WORLD ON 20th JUNE, AND EMBARK ON A PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT IN CHIBI-ROBO!

SCALE NEW HEIGHTS IN PULLBLOX WORLD ON 20th JUNE, AND EMBARK ON A PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT IN CHIBI-ROBO! LET’S GO, PHOTO! ON 4th JULY – ONLY ON NINTENDO eSHOP

Special price promotions for Pullblox and Fallblox on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS, and the new Pullblox World on Wii U

29th May 2014 – This summer, the Nintendo eShop library is set to expand with two new games available for download exclusively on Wii Uand Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. Launching on 20th June, Pullblox World brings the beloved puzzle-platformer series to Wii U, accompanied by special price promotions for all three games in the series. Hot on the heels of this, Chibi-Robo! Let’s Go, Photo! is unleashed on 4th July on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS, and is set to change the way you look at the world around you! The game marks the return of the fan-favourite little robot in a photo scavenger hunt that uses the system cameras to bring real-world objects into Chibi-Robo’s world.

Revel in the colourful Pullblox World, and enjoy the first Wii U outing for the puzzle-platformer series that began with Pullblox and Fallblox on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS. Take control of Mallo, the strong little guy with acrobatic powers, and help him rescue children trapped in the Pullblox structures. Using his skills, you can solve three-dimensional, block-based puzzles by pushing or pulling blocks to climb to the top of the structures. As the game progresses, the puzzles get larger and more complex, with some massive, screen-filling creations resembling familiar objects, animals and even classic Nintendo characters. Endless replay value is ensured by the return of Pullblox Studio, providing an easy-to-use interface for players to create and share their own puzzle creations.

In addition to crisp and colourful HD graphics, Pullblox World brings 250 new puzzles (some with brand new gameplay mechanics) and makes it easier than ever to share your own creations or discover new puzzles created by other players. The all-new Pullblox World Fair is integrated with Miiverse, so players from all around the world can play and rate puzzles by other creators – including more puzzles made by the Pullblox World developers!

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Pullblox World, Nintendo is holding special price promotions on Nintendo eShop. Pullblox and Fallblox for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS will be available at a discount for a limited time, while owners of either title can get a 30% discount on Pullblox World if they get it between 20th June  and 31st July using the same Nintendo Network ID*

If you still have a helping hand to spare, you’re welcome to assist Chibi-Robo, the 10 cm-high tiny robot, tasked with opening a museum in Chibi-Robo! Let’s Go, Photo! on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS. The Curator dreams of immortalising real-world objects as NostalJunk to put on display, and it’s your job as Chibi-Robo to help him fill his exhibition rooms using your very own photographs! Through the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS cameras, accurately line up in-game silhouettes with real-life objects, take a snap and watch them be transformed into the coveted NostalJunk.

The game also introduces you to a cast of colourful and hilarious characters who need Chibi-Robo’s help – from a sushi-slinging squid to an eccentric pair of chefs! Do your part with cleaning and vacuuming the world, and helping to solve their problems with missions such as retrieving ingredients from a fridge that’s gigantic from the perspective of Chibi-Robo! Through these jobs earn Happy Points to obtain new silhouette film for your camera. The more happiness you spread, the faster you can realise The Curator’s dream of having as many NostalJunk aficionados admire his exhibits as possible. 

From the puzzle-platforming challenges of Pullblox World on Wii U (20th June) to the picture-taking adventures in Chibi-Robo! Let’s Go, Photo! (4th July), owners of Nintendo systems will have even more unique gameplay experiences to look forward to this summer, only on Nintendo eShop.

* Pullblox and Fallblox on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS will be available at the discounted price of AU$6.50 (NZ$8.50) each from 30th May until 12th June , after which they will revert to their regular prices of AU$9.00 (NZ$11.25) and  AU$10.40 (NZ$13.60) respectively. Owners of Pullblox and/or Fallblox on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS who download Pullblox World on Nintendo eShop on Wii U using the same Nintendo Network ID  can purchase Pullblox World at a special price of  AU$9.10 (NZ$11.90) from 20th June until 31st July . After this date, the game will be available to purchase from Nintendo eShop at the regular price of AU$13.00 (NZ$17.00).
Additional Links:

Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/
NintendoAustralia Twitter:https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

Nintendo Australia Image Libraryhttp://images.nintendo.com.au

 

About Nintendo 3DS and 2DS:

The Nintendo 3DS and 2DS range comprises three systems – Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL (both with a 3D feature) and Nintendo 2DS (no 3D feature). Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems offer Parental Controls so that parents can control the content their children can access and the games they can play. Additionally, devices with a 3D feature allow parents to control the level of 3D their children can view and also provide a 3D depth slider which lets players turn off or adjust the level of 3D they want on the 3D Screen. Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems also feature two built-in screens for different functionality, a Circle Pad which provides a full 360 degrees of direction, and a built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor. These devices are equipped with three cameras (two of which are facing outwards to allow the taking of 3D pictures), house a 2GB/4GB SD Memory Card and are compatible with AR Cards which come packaged with Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems are also backwards compatible with all existing Nintendo DS games, which can be played in 2D on your Nintendo 3DS or 2DS.http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-3ds

GILLETTE SHAVES MONEY OFF YOUR NEXT EA SPORTS GAMES PURCHASE

GILLETTE SHAVES MONEY OFF YOUR NEXT EA SPORTS GAMES PURCHASE

Thursday, 29 May 2014: Procter & Gamble’s male grooming company Gillette has joined forces with EA SPORTS™ to offer customers a $10 discount off their next PC games purchase.

By purchasing any Gillette Fusion ProGlide or  Mach3 cartridge pack displaying an EA SPORTS promotion sticker, Aussies can redeem $10 to spend towards a PC download game (worth $39.99 or more) of their choice at EA’s online store www.origin.com/au – perfect for the guy who wants to look and feel his best while reaffirming his passion for gaming.

Once Aussies have purchased the stickered Gillette Fusion ProGlide or Mach3 cartridge pack, they just need to follow these simple tips to redeem their EA SPORTS code*:

  1. Peel off the sticker to reveal the unique QR code/URL (www.GilletteEASPORTS.com) and unique 14-digit code printed on the inside of the sticker and either scan the QR code or enter the URL on PC or mobile device to access the www.GilletteEASPORTS.com website
  2. Click on the redemption page on Gillette.com, then enter the unique 14 digit code on the sticker into the code generator and click on the “REDEEM” button to generate a unique EA SPORTS redemption code
  3. Generate the EA SPORTS discount code and claim $10 discount by entering the code at the checkout at EA SPORTS Origin store (www.origin.com/au). If an Origin account already exists, they just need to log in with their email and password. Otherwise, click the “create an account” button to register

The Limited Edition Gillette Fusion ProGlide Australian Razor has a brilliant new look and the same finer blades that allows the razor to glide effortlessly through hair, providing incredible comfort by reducing tug and pull. Gillette’s latest razor gives the same comfortable shave thanks to five low-cutting-force blades and an advanced low resistance coating.

So, pick up your Gillette Fusion ProGlide or Mach3 cartridge pack today, to achieve the closest shave while shaving $10 off your next EA SPORTS Games purchase!

Gillette ProGlide Cartridge 4 Blades: RRP $28.60

Gillette Mach 3 Cartridge 4 Blades: RRP $16.50

For stockist details please call 1800 028 280 or visit www.gillette.com.au 

*The promotion is valid until December 2014. There is no limit to the number of promotional codes claimed.