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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call heading West this year

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Today Square Enix has announced that they will be bringing the sequel to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy over to North America sometime later this year for a price of $39.99. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call features a massive upgrade in content that includes over 200 songs from the long-running series and sixty different playable characters that range from spin-offs to even the most recent title, Lightning Returns.

Players will also be able to enjoy a number of new gameplay modes including a Versus Battle Mode which will allow players to compete against others, a Quest Medley mode which places pieces of music against unique quests that players can undertake. There is also the Collecta Crystarium system that allows players to collect ‘CollectaCards’ to boost their character stats.

Tales of Hearts R Receives English Subtitled Trailer

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Coming Soon-ish…

Having only recently been confirmed to be receiving a localisation for the Western world, a subtitled trailer for Tales of Hearts R has been released by Bandai Namco.

Tales of Hearts R follows the story of Kor Meteor, a brave young man living in a small village by the sea, as he sharpens his fighting skills under the watchful eye of his grandfather. Impressed with Kor’s growing skill, his grandfather bequeaths to him a special type of weapon known as a Soma. Soma users must possess exceptionally strong Spiria, the source of all life from which the human mind and will are derived.

Armed with his Soma, Kor soon encounters a young woman named Kohaku Hearts who has been placed under a spell by a mysterious witch. As Kor attempts to lift the spell, he accidentally shatters Kohaku’s Spiria Core, the source of her emotions. Kor must set out on a journey to find a way to make Kohaku’s Spiria whole once more.

Though there is still no definitive release date, the trailer below is a sign of progress. Which is good.

Nissan PlayStation GT Academy Competition is Now Live in Australia

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The 2014 season of the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy competition is now live in Australia. This competition gives Gran Turismo 6 players the chance to become a professional racing driver.

GT Academy has been held continuously since 2008, and this year, anyone in a participating country that has Gran Turismo 6 and a PS3 will be able to enter the free qualifying rounds within the game’s automatic online updates. There are also live events where prospects can possibly enter the qualifying rounds. PlayStation gamers from Australia, India, Mexico, Middle East, and Thailand who are successful will win a spot at the National Final event that will be held in their respective countries. From there, leading competitors will qualify for the International Race Camp at the famous Silver Circuit. The International winner will receive three months of intensive training to prepare the winner for the Dubai 24 Hour Race in January on 2015.

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The GT Academy update is available on GT6 now and can be played until 16:59 Australian Eastern Standard Time on Monday 16 June 2014. Anyone with a PSN ID and a copy of Gran Turismo 6 can join. Entry details can be found on their official site here.

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace hitting PAL regions on April 30th

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While gamers in North America have been able to play Ragnarok Odyssey Ace since the beginning of April, gamers in PAL regions have been making due with the original version of the game. Well today Gung Ho Online has announced that they are planning on releasing this enhanced version of the game next week on April 30th for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

This version of the game comes with a number of enhancements and end game content that the original did not have and you can check out our review of the game when it was released in North America by XSEED here.

Lethal Lance Set to Hit iOS Devices May 1st

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The name speaks for itself

Game developer LL Team and Bulkypix have banded together to create Lethal Lance, set to launch on May 1st for iOS devices. Reminiscent of old school platformers, a recurring theme nowadays (*cough* Mighty No. 9 *cough*), this game does include one small upgrade to the classic formula: a shotgun. Eviscerate your foes with this powerful weapon and carve yourself a path to the end of each of the 32 levels. With 4 environments altering the terrain, there’s plenty of opportunity to admire the scenery whilst blasting your enemies away. For those more competitive at heart, Lethal Lance will utilise the Game Center and allow players to compete with their friends.

So until May 1st rolls around, you’ll have to make do with the screenshots below. It’s not much, but it should get you excited for some gunslingin’ platformin’ adventures. I wish all side scrollers had shotguns…

New Fatal Frame game announced for Wii U

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Fatal Frame fans have probably given up hope that they would see another game released in the series, considering the last game in the Fatal Frame series, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse for the Wii, was never released in the West and even a remake of Fatal Frame II for the Wii was only localized for release in Europe but not North America. Well today Famitsu has revealed that Tecmo Koei and Nintendo are working to bring the next Fatal Frame game to the Wii U.

A full title for the game and a release date have not been revealed as of yet, but they have mentioned that Tecmo is looking to expand the series by planning a live action film, an original novel set to be released later this year, and a comic.

A Certain Scientific Railgun S English dub previewed

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This weekend at Sakura-Con not only did FUNimation reveal the English cast for Ben-To they also announced who will be voicing the new characters that will be debuting in A Certain Scientific Railgun S with the first part of the season set to be released on July 1st.

Since this second season introduces a number of new characters as well as covers the Sisters Arc in a darker fashion than the Magical Index, a number of new voices were needed and you can see an English dub previewing the voice work as well as the English cast list below:

Shinobu Nunotaba       Mariela Ortiz
Misaki Shokuho          Teri Rogers
Frenda Seivelun          Leah Clark
Shizuri Mugino            Lydia Mackay
Saiai Kinuhata            Apphia Yu
Rikou Takitsubo         Megan Shipman

Secrets of Raetikon Available Now

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Secrets of Raetikon from studio Broken Rules is now available across PC, Mac and Linux platforms. The game is touted as an atmospheric, open-world 2D action-adventure in which you fly like a bird to explore a world full of mystery. Secrets of Raetikon features a fully fledged story and some very unique polygonal graphics which really suits the game world.

Game Features Include:

  • Single player campaign
  • A living, breathing world populated by all kinds of animals
  • n emergent ecosystem influenced by your actions
  • Fully interactive physical world – An epic story told in Raetic runes
  • Huge animal kings and ancient contraptions
  • Play creatively and solve puzzles the way you want
  • The full game is editable via the built-in level editor

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Broken Rules has already planned a number of updates to support the game post release. While most of these will be simple bug fixes and improving performance, the editor that was used to make the game and allows players to make their own levels, mods and even their own games is looking to be improved also. The game is available now for Windows, Mac and Linux from Steam, the Mac App Store and the Humble Store at a cost of $10. You can check out the launch trailer below which is very scarce on gameplay footage but does show the unique graphics style very well. For a better look at the game, make sure to read our full preview.

MEOW MEOW STAR ACRES By COLOPL, Inc.

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MEOW MEOW STAR ACRES By COLOPL, Inc.

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This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad
  • Free
  • Category: Games
  • Released: Apr 16, 2014
  • Version: 1.0.0
  • Size: 62.8 MB
  • Language: Japanese
  • Seller: COLOPL, Inc.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 5.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Description

An educational game that both adults and children can enjoy from Kuma the Bear.
Meow Meow Star Acres is an island simulation game that can be played by just swiping the screen! After a long journey on the sea, the cats disembarked at a mysterious star-shaped island…

Let’s explore Star Island and help the cats cultivate the fields and raise farm animals! You can use your crops to make butter, bake a cake, and learn all kinds of recipes. Share the food you make with your feline friends, and they’ll give you coins and stars (experience points)! You can buy new tools and decorations with your coins… make this island unique!

The cats on Star Island can’t wait to spend time with you!

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[Meow Meow Star Acres Features]

***The controls are super simple! Just swipe the screen***
Not only adults, but small children can play as well! Gathering all your crops with one drag of the finger is effortless!
***Watch the cute cats as they work and play***
They cultivate the fields, cook, skip work, and sometimes get angry… just try to resist their cute mannerisms!
Baking cakes, squeezing juice, making cheese… every time you level up, the cats learn a new recipe!
***Experience their heartwarming island lifestyle***
Till the fields, raise chickens and cows, and make the island beautiful! This warm, laid-back paradise is waiting for you!
***iPad compatibility***
***Safety measures to prevent accidental in-game purchases***
***Can be played offline too***
* Certain features requires a network connection.

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Kuma the Bear’s island simulation game Meow Meow Star Acres is free to download!
No complicated registration required!
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~ People of all ages are welcome on Star Island ~

After a long journey by ship…
The cats arrived at a mysterious star-shaped island…
They cultivated the fields, built a hen house…
They built a small store…
The store will be ready soon —

-Presented by COLOPL-

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New Dragon Age: Inquisition Trailer Highlights Gameplay

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EA and Bioware released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming action RPG Dragon Age: Inquisition. The third title in the Dragon Age series, the game follows the Inquisitor, the leader of the Inquisition, who is attempting to prevent the world from being torn apart by “The Breech.” This cataclysmic event grows ever larger as it spews demons into the world.  All the while, the Circle of Magi and the Templar Order are in the midst of a bloody feud. Players will explore Orlais and Fereldan as they guide the Inquisition in battle and make choices that will change the lands.

Dragon Age: Inquisition will be released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows on October 7th, 2014.