Today XSEED Games has announced that they are planning to release Ragnarok Odyssey Ace in North America and Europe in early 2014 on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Both versions of the game will cost $39.99 but if you happen to prefer picking up the PlayStation Vita version of the title you will net a bonus 25 song soundtrack CD.
The most recent patch for the Japanese version of the game, patch 1.10 which adds a number of new features to the game will be added to the Western release of the game post-launch. It is also worth noting that anyone who has played Ragnarok Odyssey can import their characters’ physical appearance, voice, job, class, and unequipped cards when they jump into Ragnarok Odyssey Ace.
If you’ve been paying attention to AquaPazza‘s news as it comes along then you’ve likely seen how all of the playable characters have been introduced. Also if you happened to check out those player cards there were various partners which were recommended for those fighters.
As such Atlus USA has now taken it upon themselves to introduce the first half of the partner characters that will be available for use in AquaPazza. These characters come from numerous titles and you can read about them below:
Satsuki Yuasa Game: RoutesPE Weapon: Gun Background: Though she attends school by day, at night she dashes through the city with her trustworthy gun, “Chii-chan,” in search of a treasured sword that had been stolen from her family shrine in Kumano. Her cooking skills are so good that they exceed those of professional chefs.
Mizuki Takase Game: Comic Party Weapon: Hand-to-hand Background: She wanted to be an ordinary college student, but unfortunately, her friends became involved in the otaku culture of doujinshi, a culture she despised. At first, she didn’t understand the doujin world, but eventually grows to enjoy it. She is also very athletic and excels at tennis.
Yu Inagawa Game: Comic Party Weapon: Paper fan Background: Yu is a doujin manga artist who has some fame in the Kansai region of Japan. She traveled to the Comic Party convention in Tokyo in order to spread her name around other regions. Though she sometimes loses track of things when engrossed in drawing and selling her doujin work, she has a caring disposition and a lighthearted personality.
Rathty Game: Tears to Tiara: Garland of the Earth Weapon: Giant hammer Background: A timid fairy who is one of Arawn’s wives and comes from a tribe with a great history. Though she excels at forging and owns her own weapon shop, she prefers forging dinner knives and plates rather than weapons. You can always rely on her because she wields her trustworthy giant hammer to great effect!
Octavia Game: Tears to Tiara: Garland of the Earth Weapon: Sword Background: She is an Imperial warrior and one of Morgan’s best friends. As a member of a noble family with a long legacy as Imperial Knights, she is calm and collected in battle, but completely lacks common sense. In Tears to Tiara, she had been enemies with Arawn, but in a wacky turn of events, she became another of his wives!
Llyr Game: Tears to Tiara: Garland of the Earth Weapon: Trident and ice magic Background: Llyr (pronounced “seal,” from Welsh), is a seal fairy. Her incredibly poor luck has shaped her into quite a pessimist, and she never ceases to make mistakes, making her feel even worse. For example, her encounter with Riannon and Arawn was extremely unlucky because they unknowingly burned her “seal skin.” Of course, according to the traditions of the seal fairies, this meant that Llyr had to marry Arawn and become one of his wives…
Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the 2011 action RPG from Eidos-Montreal and Square Enix, is getting a Director’s Cut edition. Set to release today, the special edition of the game will be landing on Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
On top of the game that fans got two years ago, folks who buy the game now will also receive the Tongs’s Rescue mission as well as the Missing Link chapter that was originally released as DLC. Fans can also expect all of the pre-order and bonus weapons, a 45 minute “making of” video, 8+ hours of developer commentary, a strategy guide, and more. Fans who purchase the game through the Square Enix Online Store will also receive the novella Deus Ex: Fallen Angel.
For more information, be sure to head over to the game’s official website here.
Anyone who may doubt just how big Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers is in South America will realize their error when they hear that the new game based on the manga is front and center for the first day of the Brazil Games Show this year. Because of which a few new screenshots have been released from publisher Namco Bandai.
With more than 50 playable characters with plenty of customization and head-to-head online play, Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers is well on its way to releasing in the Americas on November 26th, 2013 on the PSN. While it will only be available digitally in North America, it will see both retail and digital release in Mexico, Latin America, and Brazil.
Those wanting to see the screenshots out of the Brazil Games Show can see them full sized by clicking on the images in the gallery below. Fans sould be sure to check out Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers when it releases next month exclusively for PS3.
It looks like Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is almost ready to release in America as Namco Bandai has finally announced a release date for the newest game in the Dragon Ball Z video game series. This time featuring a much closer look to the manga with sharp lines and vivid colors that catch the eye as the fighters face off against the other teams and utilize ultimate attacks.
Fans of the game series in America will be able to fight alongside or against their friends in fights up to eight players when Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z releases for Xbox 360, PS3, and PS Vita on January 28th, 2014. Those fans wanting to see more from the game are also in luck as even more screenshots have been released which can be found in the gallery below.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate may have released back in March for Nintendo 3DS, but those that have been waiting for a pretty version don’t have to wait anymore with the release of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD for XBLA. Fans of the Castlevania series can now see the adventure that bridges the gap to Lords of Shadow 2 in high definition.
Coming from developer MercurySteam and publisher Konami, this HD version of the game even comes with an additional bonus, the demo for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, which will be coming out in February. Those wanting to see what fate will befall Simon and Trevor Belmont as they face off against Dracula, the former Gabriel Belmont.
Anyone wanting to experience Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD on Xbox 360 can find it from the XBLA, and be able to get access to the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 demo, for the price of $14.99, though a PS3 version is still on its way. Those wanting to see how the original release stacked up can read our Mirror of Fate Review.
Irrational Games and 2K Games have announced the official release date for BioShock Infinite: Burial At Sea – Episode One, as November 12, available through the Xbox 360 Marketplace, PSN Store and PC for $14.99, or free for Season Pass holders.
Before the eventual second instalment of the 2-part story DLC allows us to control Elizabeth for the very first time, Episode One will re-introduce us to Rapture, but through Booker and Elizabeth’s shared perspective. Much like in the main Infinite campaign, players will explore the underwater utopia-turned-dystopia with the female A.I. partner at their side. A new Plasmid – the icy Old Man Winter – and fresh weaponry will be included. Last month, its first 5-minutes was released, and you can check it out right here.
Are you as excited as us to be returning to “the house that Ryan built”.
Today marks the launch of Microsoft‘s official Xbox One marketing campaign, inviting potential consumers around the world to “jump ahead” and experience all of your gaming and entertainment needs all-in-one place: Xbox One from November 22.
The television ad, called “Invitation” (viewable at the bottom of this article), features superstars like actor Zachary Quinto and footballer Steven Gerrard, as well as a real McLaren P1 driven by a professional (with “do not attempt” warned below… who possesses a McLaren P1 anyway?!). In it, all entertainment – from FIFA 14 to Star Trek Into Darkness – come to life. It’s aimed at everyone, really… cinephiles, gamers, sports fans and TV lovers alike. The Xbox One television campaign hits TV screens in the U.S. October 27’s during Sunday Night Football on NBC before rolling out across 11 other major markets worldwide.
To celebrate the launch of Xbox One we have designed one of our most integrated and comprehensive global campaigns ever. The campaign is a celebration of our fans – an invitation to a new generation of games and entertainment. And it showcases experiences that only Xbox One can deliver. Through the authenticity of the ads, to a massive 75 city experiential tour, to social campaigns that encourage their participation, to creative media executions that let fans become directly involved – we are inviting the world to celebrate the launch of Xbox One. – Robert Matthews, General Manager of Consumer Marketing, Xbox
If the large audience found viewing Sunday Night Football at home isn’t already a satisfactory enough reach, the ad – directed by award-winning director Bryan Buckley with visual effects from The Mill – will also air in commercial breaks for mega-hits like The Big Bang Theory, X Factor, Saturday Night Live, Modern Family, The Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, Duck Dynasty and much more. Matthews continued;
The ads were designed to celebrate that for the first time, the best in gaming is coming together with the best of entertainment, all-in-one place.Authenticity was a key goal for the campaign design, from including one of only three McLaren P1’s in the world to represent ‘Forza Motorsport 5,’ to including Liverpool football star and England national team captain Steven Gerrard, to actor Zachary Quinto representing Spock.
We’ll also be engaging with fans on social networks, including our fans on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. We’ll have rich interactive experiences on our own websites, as well as others. Fans will also be able to participate in promotional programs with some of their favorite brands including Doritos and Mountain Dew. We’re looking forward to celebrating with our fans and connecting with them in numerous ways over the coming months.
You can view the fun and effective ad embedded below (with the ‘Making-Of video just above).
Following the news that Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will be getting critical bug fixes, Nintendo has released an update on the Nintendo eShop strongly advising all players to download and install it. Current copies of the software will display “1.1” after the update.
The update prevents the issue of Pokemon players unable to resume playing after saving in the outer area of Lumiose City. Those who are already affected will have their problem fixed after the update. It also prevents errors which can occur when using certain functions of the GTS system in the game.
Game Freak has managed to roll out the patch fairly quickly since the problem was reported, and the news will come as a saving grace for many Pokemon Trainers out there.
Be sure to check out our reviews of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y if you haven’t already, and see why it’s such a big deal for the franchise.
Namco Bandai have announced that Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Premium Edition is now available on Steam and the PSN. Enslaved was originally released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2010, making this the first time that the game has been available on PC.
The Premium Edition comes with the full, DLC content Pigsy’s Perfect 10, and additional character skins for characters Monkey and Trip. The Steam version is fully equipped with achievments and cloud saves, and is compatible with Big Picture mode.
Enslaved is an action adventure set in a post apocalyptic America, it’s point of difference being the two main characters that were critical to the gameplay; brawn of the partnership Monkey and the technologically savvy Trip. Players take control of Monkey as the two make their way across a war ravaged America after being captured by slavers.
Enslaved was also notable for bringing on board motion capture performance legend andy Serkis, who co-directed the cutscenes of the game as well as turning in a much praised performance as Monkey.
You can check out the review for the original release of the game here.
