Today Viz Media has announced that they are teaming up with Eleven Arts to bring Tiger & Bunny: The Rising to a number of major U.S. cities starting on March 14th. The full list of locations, theaters, and times that the movie will be screening can be found here.
Tickets for the movie will cost $15 each and all attendees will receive a free 12” x 18” premium cardstock movie poster and while supplies last, an exclusive movie clear file. Tiger & Bunny: The Rising is the second film for the extremely popular anime series and this time it takes place after the events of the anime. When Apollon Media’s new owner fires Kotetsu and moves Barnaby back up to the main hero league, Barnaby is paired up with a new hero named Golden Ryan. With Kotetsu unemployed and three powerful NEXT appearing and causing destruction in Stern Bild, what will become of everyone’s favorite heroes?
If my small stint at trying to learn French back in school taught me anything, I probably forgot it since this I pretty much can’t understand anything that is being said in this latest Titanfall trailer. We do know however that it has something to do with the battle beginning and probably the intro to the scenario that players will be experiencing as they fight against one another while piloting mechs and running around with jetpacks.
Anyways, EA‘s Titanfall is currently set to be released on the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC on March 11th in North America and March 13th down in Australia.
The trailer for Crimes & Punishment, a new game based on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, has just been released. The video shows Sherlock Holmes as he tries to solve a case involving a sailor, a whale harpoon, and a list of likely suspects. The beauty of this upcoming game is that the outcomes vary depending on the choices you pick. There is no set path or choice that you have to make.
The game brings to life the peculiar quirks and mannerisms that define Sherlock Holmes. The developers Frogwares seamlessly linked together the extraordinary abilities of Sherlock Holmes with six unique investigations, all of which are dictated by your choices alone. Check out the trailer below, and if you’d like more information about the game, here is their website. Crimes & Punishments will be released for the PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in the second quarter of 2014.
With last week’s episode wrapping up the first half of the series, we reach the bane of all anime. That which makes the hearts of viewers sink…the recap episode. A time when a series takes a break and looks back at the moments that we all just recently saw and still clearly remember. Luckily for us, Kill la Kill isn’t any ordinary anime series. Instead of the tedium of a full episode compilation, the series said, “Screw that noise,” and blazed through every crucial detail before the opening song even began. Awesome. Now onto the episode proper!
The episode begins fairly powerfully by revealing to us that not everything is coming up roses with Satsuki and her Kamui. Though it has been hinted at before, we get to see a little more clearly just how bloodthirsty and overpowering Junketsu is. Having made her defiant exit, Satsuki falls to her knees after being forced to use Junketsu for an extended period of time. The Kamui even needs to be sedated before Satsuki can remove it, at which point it is nailed to the wall. This serves to further express the stark contrast between Ryuko and Satsuki. Following her own motto of sheer dominance, Satsuki must fight to remain under control of her clothing, whilst Ryuko and Senketsu stand outside of the norm and possess a friendship with each other. Just to showcase how draining it is for Satsuki to remain herself, after combat she is left so tired and sore that she can’t maintain her signature scowl without effort. Let that sink in for a while. In all honesty it’s strange to see her without it. It almost makes her seem more…human.
Class is in session
Making good on his promise, Mikisugi brings Ryuko (and Mako) to the HQ of Nudist Beach…which is actually a beach. Who’da thunk? Anywhere, it’s time for Professor Mikisugi to reveal the truth about the Life Fibres…and it’s a doozy. Did you ever wonder why only humans wear clothes? Why we decide to cover ourselves in fabric, when every other creature on the planet stays naked? Many believe that it’s a sense of shame that humanity developed somewhere along the way. A thought that made us ashamed to bear all in everyday life. Well my friends, they were wrong. The truth behind clothing, behind mankind itself, is far more sinister than you could possibly believe…and it starts with aliens. That’s right, Life Fibres are not of this world. Something from beyond the stars that crash landed on our bright blue marble and changed the course of evolution forever. These sinister threads forged humanity’s path, creating creatures capable of wearing them so that they could absorb the sweet, sweet electrical impulses that fire within.
The clothes make the man
With the slew of revelations that are thrown around in this episode, Senketsu is noticeably affected. Having not known his purpose for so long, the news that he is an alien destined to injure Ryuko hits him hard…or at least it did when that was all he knew. Shortly after, he is informed that he isn’t even a true garb of Life Fibres, but an artificially created weapon. One designed to snuff out the kind from which he was based. Though this news comes as a shock to him, it is in fact Ryuko who takes it to heart. Standing up for forced protagonists everywhere, she is infuriated that Senketsu is simply considered a weapon, designed to kill his own. A messed up premise. Though ultimately she’ll probably end up fighting to save the world, it’s pretty badass to see someone receive the call to action and slam the phone back down. It was also nice to finally get some answers about Senketsu, what with him being such a crucial character. It’s interesting to note that his fight against Life Fibres, originally thought to be out of character for a Kamui, are in fact his entire purpose for being. Consider his world officially turned upside-down.
While tensions flare in Nudist Beach, the Kiryuin household is also having a day of truth. Ragyo reveals to Satsuki the presence of the Life Fibres along with their source: the Primordial Life Fibre. The ball of twine that has caused so much trouble. A war is coming. One that nobody is prepared for. Worse than that, humanity carries its enemy on its shoulders, completely unaware of what horrors await. You’ll never trust clothes again. It’s definitely interesting to note that throughout the episode, Satsuki adopts a different role, a lesser role. Compared to her mother, Satsuki seems more misguided and angry than the unfallible tyrant she has been portrayed as thus far. What with Junkestu threatening her each time he is worn and her mother’s apocalyptic beliefs, Satsuki is brought down to the level of human. It’s kind of unnerving, in a nice way. There’s also a sense of fragility and uncertainty in her that is openly explored in the bath scene with her mother who has zero boundaries. Like none. At all.
Ryuko bares all
So a rather crucial episode this week, wouldn’t you agree? We finally learnt the truth behind the wonderous and deadly Life Fibres and in turn the origins of Senketsu. So add “artificial alien weapon specifically designed to defeat his own species” to his list of credentials. Ryuko got another chance to prove why she’s so badass and we saw a side of Kiryuin not often glimpsed: weakness. Not in a combat sense, but as a human. One with emotions and facial expressions other than anger and contempt. Ragyo on the other hand…a different story entirely. I’m interested to see just how the lustrous woman fits in to the whole Life Fibre Override of the entire planet. But before that, it’s time for the Cultural & Sports Grand Festival. Sure it sounds fun, but if Satsuki is shocked by something, you’d better be careful. I sure hope Ryuko and Senketsu will be around to fight for the world once more. We don’t have a lot of other options…
Overview I’m not going to beat around the bush here, the first thing you’ll think of when you see Monster Battle Arena is Pokemon. The overall setup of the game is one that we have come to love over the last 18 years. Now I’m not here to say MBA is bad because it draws upon this formula, I’m just pointing out the elephant in the room. The true test will be to see if the game can stand on its own two legs and prove to be a fun, interesting experience. To step out of the shadows of those who came before and make a name for itself.
Welcome to Tutorial Island
Story You have just arrived at the Monster Battle Arena. Serious fighters gather from all around to test their strength by capturing and taming the monsters that dwell within. Keep on fighting until you come out on top.
Gameplay You are you…or the spritely representation of you at least. Before the game even begins, you create an account and receive one of three monsters, to give you a helping hand. The game itself starts of well by dumping you onto Tutorial Island, a place where you can learn the basics that will aid you on your quest. Silently, you jump into the fray and scour the grass for a bush…it’s the first creature you encounter. It is here that you learn simple combat. Creatures you control possess a set of four attacks. Attacks do damage. Use attacks to damage enemies. Simple enough. Should you want to capture an opposing creature, you must use an item known as a net. By taking this option you can slowly but surely empower your team, collecting all manner of curious creatures.
You gotta work your way outta the bush league
If, on the other hand, you simply defeat an opponent, your monster will receive experience. This experience allows your creature to level up, learn new attacks and, eventually, mutate into a stronger form. So battle a lot for the best results. As you patrol the overworld, you will bump into fellow travellers who wish to prove their mettle against you, thus commencing battle. Beat them, show them who’s boss and move on to the next opponent who dared to cross your path. Survival of the fittest. That being said, the game also includes a quest system that allows you to help your fellow travellers. You know, if you want to be nice.
Visuals and Audio MBA has a very crisp pixel style that is visually appealing. Set in a world where creatures roam, the overall environment gives of a very natural feel. Due in no small part to the abundance of trees. Even in towns, houses are fairly sparse, preventing the game from overloading the visuals with too many elements. It’s simple, but in a good way.
Overpopulation isn’t really an issue in the Arena
The monsters themselves are also very visually unique, as is to be expected from a game centred around capturing countless creatures. Each is clearly based on real world flora and fauna, with a little twist…sometimes a very little twist. I’m looking at you Bushil. Though not an inherently negative element, the designs are definitely better as the creatures mutate and the game progresses. That being sai, during battle, things can get a little stale. Despite the various attack names, such as Rage burst and Terra Blast, there is only a few basic attack animations. This takes away from the action of the battle, taking you back a step and making you realise that the stationary creatures do very little visually.
Taking a cue from the natural visage of the game, the audio is a very peaceful affair. When in the overworld, the tempo is slow, the instruments are soft and the tunes are smooth. It’s just rather pleasant. When in battle however, the music changes gear and gets a little bit more forceful. Add in some trumpets, boost the tempo and enjoy your musical accompaniment as you best you monster foes.
Decisions, decisions…
Overall Monster Battle Arena is…OK. It has all the elements of a good game, nice visuals, cool audio, interesting characters…it’s just missing something. There’s just something missing that makes the game feel flat. As it stands, the game still lacks polish. Load times are annoying with how frequently they appear, the joystick is a little stop and go, tapping an option too fast or too many times may cause the game to quit…a whole lot of little things that bundle together and impede the game as a whole, making it feel slow and rather unexciting. The game definitely has potential, don’t get me wrong. If these issues are rectified and the game flows better, it will make for a much more enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, it just isn’t there yet.
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It would seem that dreams can actually come true in this crazy world. 5 Live Studios’ Brent Waller is currently working lead environmental artist on their upcoming title Satellite Reign, a real time, class based strategy game. But everybody needs a hobby and in Brent’s case, that hobby is LEGO. A hobby which just paid off big time.
LEGO CUUSOO is a website designed for fans to submit their ideas for models, with the hope that they will be called into production. Should a submission gain 10,000 supporters, it will be considered during an official review process…I think you know where this is going. That’s right, Brent’s own submission to the site not only reached over 10,000 supporters, but was also reviewed and approved to become a retail LEGO kit. In fact, it is only the seventh kit to do so since the sites creation in 2008.
Everybody can relax, I found the car
The kit itself is designed after the classic Ghostbusters film, which has just entered its 30th anniversary and is still widely beloved and adapted. With its approval, fans of LEGO and Ghostbusters alike will be able to assemble their own ECTO-1 car and accompanying minifigures, which are of course the four Ghostbusters themselves. Brent explained:
“I grew up with a love of LEGO, video games and movies like Ghostbusters, so it’s a dream come true to have my hand in designing an official LEGO set based on Ghostbusters.”
Brent is also the designer of an exclusive hand-made LEGO minifigure, simply named Bob. The figure itself was only available to the highest tier Kickstarter supporters of Satellite Reign (USD$7800). Might be worth something now that he’s an officially recognised LEGO engineer. In the meantime, check out the dramatic images Brent’s winning design down below…also Bob. (Note: Some changes may apply to final production models)
The folks at Limbic Entertainment and Ubisoft have once again brought their classic RPG series, Might & Magic, to the masses. Might & Magic X: Legacy is their first entry to the series in over a decade. Many of the mechanics remain unchanged, but it works to keep itself relevant as well. On tile at a time, you’ll explore and conquer a large world. Are you prepared?
Join editor Joe Morgan as he explores the Agyn Peninsula. You’ll witness world exploration, combat, character progression, and much more. Slow and steady, Legacy still manages to deliver a tense, satisfying RPG experience for fans.
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Nordic Games has announced that strating from today, the PlayStation 2 classic The Legend of Kay will be available to download from the PS3 PlayStation Network in Europe today at a low price of £3.99. The game is also available on the Australia store at $7.35. The game revolves around the masterful kung fu cat Kay as he tries to bring peace back to the island of Yenching after it is invaded by an evil army lead by Emperor Shun. The game features platforming, exploration, puzzle solving and combat against hordes of enemies as well as big bosses. Think Jax and Daxter cross with Kung Fu Panda.
Martin Kreuch, Producer at Nordic Games had this to say:
“We’re bringing back Legend of Kay so players can relive the joyous wonder that is Kay, as well as introducing it to players who may have missed it first time round… There is no reason not to love Kay, he’s a hero with a kung-fu attitude that provides hours of fun.”
This game joins the growing list of PS2 Classics titles making their way to the PlayStation Network store and is a welcome addition for fans of the original game released on PS2 and new players alike. It is unclear if the game is to be released in the American territories at this moment.
Rare have just revealed details regarding their worldwide challenge for Kinect Sports Rivals players. With the Kinect Sports Rivals Preseason having begun they released the International Champions portion of the popular sports game, which has to date receieved nearly 1 million downloads.
This Preseason of International Champions pits the entire world against one another in Kinect Sports Rivals madness. Think you’ve got the gusto to play for your country? Well you can now in Kinect Sports Rivals Preseason Internation Champions.
For more details on the International Champions be sure to check out the Xbox website here. Be sure to let us know what you think of this news in the comments section below.
Ace Combat Infinity beta period will run from February 4th to 11th. Players will have a chance to experience an array of campaign and co-op missions as Ace Combat Infinity takes the series back to its roots.
If you want more information on Ace Combat Infinity be sure to check out the official Facebook site for the game and give it a ‘like’. Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section below.
