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BloodRayne: Betrayal Now Available on Steam

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May 1, 2014

BloodRayne: Betrayal Now Available on Steam

The remastered version of of the 2011 title BloodRayne: Betrayal is now available on Steam. Remastered by developers Abstraction Games and published by Midnight City, BloodRayne: Betrayal follows dhampir Rayne in a side scrolling brawler that was originally released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. BloodRyane: Betrayal was the first 2d title in the series, as the series began its life as a 3d hack ‘n slash. The remastering goes to great lengths to polish the gameplay, including adding new checkpoints, rebalancing the game, and improving the precision of Rayne’s movements.

BloodRayne: Betrayal is available on Steam for $9.99. The game only runs on Windows.

Mario Kart 8 Amazing Offer, New Trailer and Information

Nathan Farrugia

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May 1, 2014

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Nintendo has been full of suprises lately. Yesterday they revealed their E3 plans through a video starring a mecha-Reggie with laser death beam eyes and today they completely caught everyone off guard with a Nintendo Direct specifically about Mario Kart 8 which has revealed pretty much every last detail about the game including the two final characters filling out the roster and a heap of online details. You can watch the full Nintendo Direct below which hosts the trailer towards the end. All the major points are summarised below.

The anti-gravity sections were inspired by the Rainbow Road track in Mario Kart 7 where racers could drive on the moon. Nintendo experiemented with upside down camera angles but found this to be too disorienting. In replays, the fixed camera option will still be available.
This was due to the increased power of the Wii U, which allowed them to add polygons to the curved corners.
During anti-gravity sections, bumping karts give you a speed boost, as does hitting these bumpers scattered on the course.
There will be 52 different customisation objects, including body kits, wheels and air gliders, all with different stats from 5 catergories including Speed, Acceleration, Weight, Cornering and Grip. Some of these are demonstrated in the video.

Baby Rosalina will be making her first appearance in the game as a light weight racer.
Pink Gold Peach rounds out the 30 strong roster (including Mii) as a heavy weight racer. This means Diddy Kong and King Boo will not be making an appearance.
The new items we introduced in our last article are reitarted on including the Boomerang and Piranha Plant. The Piranha Plant will also eat bananas on the course. The Crazy Eight and Super Horn were also shown off.
The Crazy Eight functions like the lucky seven from Mario Kart 7 and gives you 8 different items.
The Super Horn sends out a shockwave all around you, which sends your enemies into a spin and also can be used defensively to destroy any type of shell around you, including the Blue Shell!
Bikes and karts have been balanced as Nintendo was aware of the over dominance bikes had in time trials. It seems the wheelie function of the bike has been removed and karts will now go faster down straights. Which vehicle is faster will depend on the course.

12 player online racing is back and voice chat will also be available.
Ghost data functionality is returning, so you can download the top 10 times as ghosts or the times of your friends.
If you manage to beat staff ghost data, you will earn a stamp for miiverse.
4 different multiplayer modes including worldwide, regional, friends and tournaments.
Tournaments can have specific rules and can be set to be participated in at a certain day and time. Character and vehicle restrictions and more can be set in these tournaments.
Mario Kart TV is finally detailed in full. You can watch your highlights of the race, play them in slow motion and rewind them. You can upload your videos to Mario Kart TV, watch other users videos and also watch the most popular vidoes determined by repeat views. You can post your comments on these reels with Miiverse stamps and drawing.
You can even upload the videos directly to YouTube if you have a Google Account.
A new trailer has been released, veiwable at the end of the Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo are offering a free downloadable game to everyone who buys Mario Kart 8 on the e-Shop or at retail and registers it with Club Nintendo before the end of July. Europe and Australia/New Zealand have a choice of 10 titles while America has a choice of 4. These aren’t just any titles either, this is pretty much Nintendos cream of the crop selection.
To make up for the lack of games in America, Nintendo have their own premium Wii U bundle which will include a Mario themed Wii Remote and red Wii Wheel shell.

Surely you have to be impressed with all that information and that incredible offer. Don’t forget to watch the full direct video below to see all those highlights in action. This is looking to be the best Mario Kart yet. Let us know your thoughts on today’s announcement below and which game you will be downloading free if you are picking up Mario Kart 8 around launch time.

Resident Evil 7 Release Date Rumoured to be Announced at E3 2014

Jamie Laike Tsui

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May 1, 2014

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Japanese publication Sankei Shinbum is reporting that Resident Evil 7 will be officially dated by at E3 this year for PlayStation 4. All sorts of rumours have been floating around for the past year about the next installment in the Resident Evil franchise, but so far, nothing has panned out.

Capcom has been tight lipped about the next Resident Evil title. The last title in the series, Resident Evil 6, was released in 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with a PC port arriving six months later in 2013. It is almost certain that another Resident Evil title is surface eventually, but the big questions will be what title will it be?

“Megaman: Battle Network 3” Heads To The Wii U

Frank Inglese

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May 1, 2014

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“Capcom” recently mentioned in an interview that they have big plans for the Wii U. These plans revolve around utilizing the Wii U’s emulation capabilities and bringing a number of select “Game Boy Advanced” titles to the Virtual Console.

Though a list of those games has yet to have been released, two games actually have been confirmed and it looks like they’ll be the ones to kick off the influx of old-school titles. “Megaman: Battle Network 3 – Blue Version” and “Megaman: Battle Network 3 – White Version” have both been said to be coming to the Wii U’s Virtual Console and it’s made a great deal of people happy!

This game is the third in the “Battle Network” series (obviously) and, once again, puts players in the shoes of the plucky Lan Hikari. As Lan, you’ll battle against enemies alongside your “NetNavi” partner Megaman. With Doctor Wily up to his usual evil schemes, Lan and Megaman will have their hands full trying to defend the Internet with everything they’ve got.

The “Battle Network” series is a beloved one that will now be made available to a whole new generation of gamers. Though no actual release date has been announced you can bet that we’ll report on it here once the news is released.

Nintendo Reveals “Pokemon Art Academy” Game + Trailer Released

Frank Inglese

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May 1, 2014

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Nintendo Reveals “Pokemon Art Academy” Game + Trailer Released

For all of you out there hankering for a new “Pokemon” title, here’s a bit of good news for you. “Nintendo” has recently revealed the next title in the “Pokemon” spinoff series collection.

The game is called “Pokemon Art Academy” which, if you haven’t already figured it out, is a “Pokemon-themed” version of the previously released “Art Academy” game which was initially released many years ago on the “Nintendo DS”.

“Pokemon Art Academy” will teach players the fundamentals of painting and illustration by using brilliantly-design pictures of “Pokemon” as a guide.

You’ll be taken step by step through the art process; from picture layout to dynamic coloring, you’ll be able to experience it all with “Pokemon Art Academy”. So far the game has only been announced for Japan with no word on a Western release as of yet.

Set to release on the 19th of June in Japan and in the West on the 5th of July, “Pokemon Art Academy” will be purchasable both digitally and physically, and will go for 3,619 yen which is roughly US$35. Below, in our featured video section, you’ll be able to see the first trailer for the game so head down there now to check it out.

Time Bending Platformer Chronology Coming Soon to Steam

Nathan Farrugia

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May 1, 2014

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Indie studio osao games today announced that adventure/puzzle/platformer game Chronology will be available for Windows PC on May 12th through Steam. Set in a universe that nicely mixes pleasant fantasy and dim futuristic settings, players take control of the Inventor and his pet snail named Snail who has the ability to control time. Players will need to alter time in different ways to help them progress through puzzles and platforming sections and help stop all the unfortunate events that lead to the end of the world.

“As massive fans of Hayao Miyazaki, the world of Chronology has been deeply influenced by animated classics such as Howls Moving Castle and My Friend Totoro”, said Niels Højgaard Sørensen, Game Director at Osao Games, “We’ve taken these worlds and mixed them with video game classics – Day of the Tentacles and Lost Vikings, as players travel back and forth between ages to uncover an adventure of mixed dimensions”.

Chronology was originally greenlit on Steam earlier this year but the studio destined to make the game unfortunately closed it’s doors, leading to a few ex-developers forming osao games and finishing the project. Check out the trailer below for all the time bending platforming fun.

New Murdered: Soul Suspect Trailer Teases The Bell Killer

Jamie Laike Tsui

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May 1, 2014

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Bodies are dropping in gruesome murders in the small sleepy town of Salem. Protagonist Ronan O’Connor is now discovering that his very own murder may be the work of The Bell Killer, a serial killer that has been murdering victims in a variety of ways. Square Enix is teasing out more of the plot for the upcoming game Murdered: Soul Suspect with their new trailer.

Murdered: Soul Suspect is an upcoming action adventure game from Square Enix and Airtight Games. The game stars Detective Ronan O’Connor who is now a ghost attempting to solve his own murder with the help of Joy, a young psychic. The game will be released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows on Jun3rd, 2014 in North America, and June 6th, 2014 in Europe.

Kotono Mitsuishi To Attend “SMASH!” 2014

Frank Inglese

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May 1, 2014

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Kotono Mitsuishi To Attend “SMASH!” 2014

The good people over at “SMASH!” (Sydney Manga and Anime Show) in conjunction with “The Japan Foundation” have just announced that the legendary voice actress Kotono Mitsuishi has been lined up as the second celebrity for this years convention! This is fantastic news for all different types of anime fans seeing as Mrs. Mitsuishi has graced the screen with her wonderful voice talents for over 25 years, lending her talents to many different anime series’.

Her most notable work would have to be Usagi Tsukino (Serena Tsukino) the lead heroine of the timeless anime series “Sailor Moon” but she’s done much more than just that; from Misato Katsuragi (Neon Genesis Evangelion) to Gracia Hughes (Fullmetal Alchemist) it seems as though she’s done it all and now…well now she’s coming to Sydney!

We’re all so very excited for the upcoming “SMASH!” and we hope you are too! For any more information about Kotono Mitsuishi or the event itself, head to the official “SMASH!” website which you can get to by Clicking Here.

Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle announced for PAL release

Travis Bruno

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May 1, 2014

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As we have already heard, Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle is heading overseas but until now there was only word that the game would be released in the Americas. Well today Bandai Namco in Europe has announced that the game will also be released on the 3DS in the PAL region as well.

Unfortunately this announcement did not come with an exact release date but we can still expect it sometime in 2014. As for the game itself, players will be able to fight as one of the four Tenkai Knights to put a stop to the evil Vilius by powering up their character with over a hundred different parts.

BLOODRAYNE: BETRAYAL BRINGS A ONE WOMAN ARMY OF BLADES, BLOOD AND SKIN-TIGHT LEATHER TO STEAM

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Philip Federico

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May 1, 2014

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BLOODRAYNE: BETRAYAL BRINGS A ONE WOMAN ARMY OF BLADES, BLOOD AND SKIN-TIGHT LEATHER TO STEAM

The Streets Will Run Red in This Remastered Side-Scrolling Hack ‘n Slash
Available Today

OAKLAND, CA – April 30, 2014 – Iconic vampire vixen Rayne is back and blood-thirstier than ever in this revamped PC release of the smash-hit brawler. Originally released in 2011 on consoles, developer Abstraction Games has exhumed the lavish, artistic reimagining of the BloodRayne universe and topped it off with a fresh layer of polish for Steam players, all at a savory $9.99. Updates include increased precision for Rayne’s movements, re-balanced puzzles and challenges, as well as additional checkpoints throughout.

Brought to you by Midnight City, Majesco Entertainment Company’s (NASDAQ: COOL) independent digital label, BloodRayne: Betrayal is the latest IP resurrected for the PC audience. Plucked from the fever dreams of a gothic poet, the sexy dhampir Rayne is reborn in a visually stunning hack ‘n slash novella. Reluctantly enlisted by the anti-vampire Brimstone Society, our heroine is thrust into the heart of a clandestine plot. With the help of a mysterious friend, Rayne must infiltrate a posh gathering of the undead elite to track down and destroy the evil forces at the heart of this wicked conspiracy.

Gameplay is spiced up with environmental puzzles including blood seals, grinder switches, floodlights and towering pillars of blood. Heaping on the brutality Rayne’s combat fatalities include Infection, to create exploding enemies; Heel Stomp, to instantly kill downed foes; and Drain, to feed and replenish her health. On her mission, Rayne cleaves through a plethora of grunts, goons and creatures of all shapes and sizes using her signature arm-blades and a relentless thirst for blood. Enemies include Flying Parasites, Wraiths and the dark master’s own Elite Guards. Alongside her trademark blades, Rayne also sports a pistol for ranged knock-downs and a beam weapon that doubles as a reflective shield to help solve puzzles. Even with all these enemies, good blood can be hard to come by. Luckily, Blood Fountains are now strategically placed throughout the game offering a level checkpoint and a moment to freshen up.

BloodRayne: Betrayal is rated T for Teen and is available today for $9.99 for Windows PC via Steam.

BloodRayne: Betrayal on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/281220/

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ABOUT MIDNIGHT CITY
Midnight City is Majesco Entertainment Company’s (NASDAQ: COOL) independent digital label dedicated to supporting indie development teams with customized publishing services, including public relations, marketing, and community content. Operated by former IGN Editor-in-Chief Casey Lynch and longtime industry veteran Doug Kennedy, Midnight City focuses its efforts on the ever-growing independent game development market and independent game studios.

ABOUT ABSTRACTION GAMES
Abstraction Games B.V. was founded in 2007 and incorporated in 2011 by seasoned game developers with a clear mission: serve game businesses and consumers with a clearly pronounced quality-over-quantity approach and to amaze everyone with an astonishing agility and flexibility.

Most noteable work so far includes the conversion of well known best-sellers “Angry Birds,” “Cut the Rope,” “RocketBirds: Hardboiled Chicken,” and “Hotline Miami” to consoles and handhelds.

Our core team consists of experienced developers covering PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita, Wii and 3DS. “We treat your IP as if it were our own…”

Visit http://www.abstractiongames.com for more information.