If you’ve already started cheering, then prepare for disappointment. Today it was announced over in Japan that Capcom is working on the next game in the Breath of Fire series, however rather than bring it out to consoles or even handhelds at this point, they are instead making the title a browser/tablet/smart phone game.
Breath of Fire 6 is set to be released in Japan in 2014 and it is an online only game that can be used anywhere via touch controls and your save data can be transferred between the browser and phone versions of the game. Fans of the series can get their shovels ready for what was once a great series… but at least they can still play the great versions of the game via the PSN.
Today 2K Sports announced that they will be releasing a special edition of WWE 2K14 which focuses on the phenom himself, the man with the Wrestlemania streak of 21-0, The Undertaker. The “Phenom Edition” will cost $100, putting it $40 over the price of the standard game. Currently the game is set to be released on October 29th.
This special edition comes with all of the contents shown above, meaning a collectible tin coffin, the game itself, an art card signed by The Undertaker, a controller skin, the first disc of “The Streak” DVD set and a special playable version of The Undertaker which features his “American Badass” gimmick, for those who don’t remember the gimmick, screenshots of The American Badass Undertaker can be found below.
The development team at DeNA are extremely excited to announce that their incredible mobile-based, first person shooter, The Drowning, is now available worldwide through the App Store. The Drowning is described as a mobile game that has the same quality as a game set on a console and, if you’ve seen the launch trailer (Below), you can agree that they’re not over exaggerating. It boasts intense action, HD graphics, a unique storyline and an incredible control scheme.
“iOS is a spectacularly powerful gaming platform that is always accessible, and The Drowning was created from the ground up for core gamers who want a console-quality experience wherever they are. Our veteran development team set out to make The Drowning a platform-defining gaming experience with unmatched console-quality graphics combined with a new revolutionary control system that utilizes familiar Multi-Touch gestures. By using just two fingers on one hand, players can shoot, look, move and zoom with the same precision and control as they can with a console game controller.” – Ben Cousins, Head of DeNA’s European Studio Operations
You take control of one of the very few survivors of a world catastrophy. You fight for your survival in a world that has been thrown into darkness through an oil spill that seems to be turning normal people into soulless beings that are only out to attack and kill anyone who isn’t them. There’s such a unique and varied arsenal of weapons for you to use in your survival so you’ll need to take advantage of them before it’s too late. Work alone or with friends, it doesn’t matter how you play so long as you survive.
“The Drowning combines the proven gameplay mechanics from the East with the most popular Western game genre of FPS. We could not be more excited to get The Drowning’s intense and graphically stunning gameplay in the hands of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch players.” – Clive Downie, CEO of DeNA West
The development team for this game has previously worked on games like Halo, Battlefield and Far Cry so you know, without a doubt, that they’re more than familiar with how FPS’ work and you can be assured that this game will rock audiences into a frenzy. It’s available on all compatible iOS devices today and you can nap yourself the game by heading hereit’s free to play so give it a shot ASAP. If you’re not convinced yet head down below to our Featured Video section to see the launch trailer. “The End Of The World Is A Beautiful Thing”.
Today a new trailer was released for Ubisoft‘s upcoming open-world sandbox game Watch_Dogs. While this trailer does give us another glimpse at what makes Watch_Dogs special, including the ability to hack many of the things in the world as well as the game’s stunning graphics, it also shows how honored the company is with the amount of praise they have received.
The title was awarded and nominated for over ninety different awards during E3 this year and currently it is set to be released later this year on not only current generation consoles, but also next gen consoles and the PC as well.
Despite the fact that Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 was released in North America back in 2012, the DS RPG has not been released in Europe and until now, things were looking grim for the game’s prospects in that region. However today Ghostlight announced that they do plan on bringing the game over to Europe, but they will need your help to do it.
Ghostlight is asking gamers to pre-order Devil Survivor 2 through their Ghostlight Webstore and if they manage to hit 1,800 pre-orders by August 30th then they will be able to ship these games to those who want them. There is a basic “Special Edition” version of the game that comes with an exclusive folded poster, a gold colored Devil Survivor logo and their name in the game’s manual and also a Devil Survivor Bundle which will include the original version of Devil Survivor Overclocked with everything mentioned in the first option. The basic version costs £24.99/€29.99 while the bundle costs £49.98/€59.98
If the company fails to hit their target, they will refund all of the money they received for pre-orders, and those who pre-ordered the bundle will have the option to purchase Devil Survivor Overclocked with a £10.00 discount.
Maybe you’ve heard about the new iPad game that Giant Spacekat is making titled Revolution 60 when it was at PAX East, or maybe you haven’t either way the time to start knowing about it is now. That reason is the new Kickstarter that Giant Spacekat has just launched to finish, polish, and get the game on PC and Mac, so that more people can enjoy it than just on iPad.
Revolution 60 is designed as a combination of Heavy Rain and Mass Effect to tell a story where choices truly matter and will have many different endings depending on the choices that players make. Featuring an all female cast, from an all female developer, players will take the roll of Holiday an assassin on a mission to save a planet from nuclear war.
Featuring intuitive controls designed for ease of casual gamers, cast of voice actresses like anime’s Amanda Winn-Lee and Marieve Herrington, and full facial animation using Unreal, Revolution 60 is set to be an outstanding iPad game. But, with the Kickstarter Giant Spacekat is hoping to make the game even better with polished visuals and reaching the PC and Mac crowd. Those wanting to help Revolution 60 reach its modest $5000 goal or wanting more information can check out the Kickstarter Page.
Bulkypix has just launched the Summer Sales for 2013 where over the course of August, from the 1st to the 22nd, over 30 different games will be seeing discounts. Bulkypix has announced that the following games will be part of the sale for today:
Penumbear (Taco Graveyard) – Is on sale for iOS. Players can help Penumbear escape the dark castle with platforming and puzzle solving. Be sure to check out our own review.
Jazz: Trump’s Journey (Egg Ball) – Is on sale for both Android and iOS. Experience the adventure of Trump as he tries to form a band and win the love of Miss Poppy, in a game that is akin to the real life of Louis Armstrong. Players can also check out our review.
Yesterday (Pendulo Studios) – Is also on sale for both Android and iOS. A thriller adventure game set in New York, players will have to unravel a mystery with three playable characters to solve a series of killings. Find out more in our review.
The Sandbox (Pixowl) – Free on iOS, with special promotions for the Summer Sales. The Sandbox is literally that, allowing players to build and do what they want in the game world, and now players can get some special promotions through in-app purchases.
Kung Fu Rabbit (cTools) – Now available for Free on Android. Utilize your Kung Fu skills to defeat the Universal Evil and save the students of the temple. Hard to argue with a price tag of free, but if you need more convincing check out our review.
These are only the start of the sales however, so fans of Bulkypix’s games should keep checking to see which of their games will be going on sale in the days to come.
While inFAMOUS: Second Son developer Sucker Punch and Sony have previously talked about developing for the PlayStation 4 in their last video, this time around they’re looking to be more showy in the newest behind the scenes video released today. Titled “Smoke & Mirrors” the video focuses on the smoke-based powers that Second Son main character Delsin utilizes as a weapon.
Looking both visually striking and very versatile, the powers Delsin will wield in inFAMOUS: Second Son certainly seem to be getting quite the boon from the power of the PS4 in how much can be done with the particle effects. Absorbing more smoke from environmental objects like chimneys and destroyed vehicles, Sucker Punch has also done a great job tying the powers to the surroundings.
Those wanting to see the behind the scenes of Second Son‘s smoke abilities can watch the video for themselves embedded below. Players will be able to experience the powers for themselves when inFAMOUS: Second Son releases exclusively for the PS4 after it launches.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Studio:Sunrise Publisher: Madman Format: Blu-ray (reviewed), DVD Release Date: June 19, 2013 Price: $59.95 – Available Here
Overview Madman has wasted no time in bringing this hit sci-fi series to the crisp Blu-ray format once given the go-ahead. While originally a DVD-only release in the West years ago, it’s only until recently that the powers that be have allowed us to watch the series in glorious 1080p as intended. When Code Geass debuted, Studio Sunrise created an original work that weaved their trademark mecha action with deeply personal and political intrigue, taking anime fans by surprise.
Season one left us with a tremendous cliffhanger and a penultimate confrontation. R2 is set to take things even further as the war between Britannia and Zero’s Black Knights is far from over. It will be impossible to talk about R2 without some spoilers, so if you haven’t seen Code Geass yet go watch the first season now and check out our review before continuing!
Story After the white-hot ending of the first half, chances are you’re frothing at the mouth to find out what happened right? Too bad, you will be all but confused for the duration of the first episode. Area 11 has been more or less pacified and a forced peace has returned everyday life. Obviously such a peace cannot last, and things eventually do get back on track in a rather spectacular way. Lelouch continues his global vendetta against the Holy Britannian Empire, reuniting old comrades and picking up new faces such as the mysterious Rolo.
The second season sees the conflict begin to spread outside Area 11 when the Chinese Federation is embroiled in the war between the Britannians and Japanese. Acting as Zero, Lelouch exploits every geopolitical opportunity to further his revolutionary goals such as kidnapping the Chinese Empress to use as a hostage. The battles feel fast-paced and grander in R2, particularly against the numerous Chinese forces where Lelouch is forced to use every strategic trick to gain victory. Defeat does happen occasionally, and it hits home just how seemingly insurmountable the odds are.
What makes the battles even better is the constantly evolving technology during a war. Knightmare Frames receive upgrades as newer models are rolled off the production line. Flight systems take the Frames to the sky with some spectacular aerial battles and Britannia’s elite Knights of the Round make things very interesting.
One of the key differences between the first and second season is Suzaku’s knowledge that Lelouch is in fact Zero. This means it’s a whole different playing field regarding the cat and mouse game the two have kept going since the start of the show. As the situation escalates, the plot starts twisting erratically leaving you second-guessing every few episodes. R2 is infamous for the amount of plot twists Sunrise has managed to fit in a series, a benchmark they approached but didn’t quite reach with Gundam 00 Season Two.
While some might not enjoy the turns that the narrative takes, it’s an incredible ride at the very least. The deaths of some characters will leave you stunned, while those you thought were dead might return in a glorious fashion. The chaos of it all and the story pacing late in the series fits perfectly with the disorder Lelouch wrecks upon the world. Ultimately, his desire to settle the score with his father and avenge his mother is fulfilled in a manner you will never see coming.
Visuals Code Geass R2 maintains the exceptional standard of animation that began in the first season. You’ll notice it’s a lot more colourful as the colour palette is expanded upon with shiny new Knightmare Frames, characters and set pieces. The Blu-ray version really does bring out the detail in this series.
As mentioned in my review of season one, Code Geass has a unique art style that’s characterised by elongated bodies that might be a hit or a miss depending on the viewer. It’s still great artistic work by Sunrise that holds its own against the latest anime shows.
Audio There’s something about the sound in Code Geass that still makes it one of my favourite audio works in action anime. I don’t know what it is, whether it’s the Radiation Wave gun effect, the whir of the grappling hooks on the Knightmare Frames or the outstanding musical score. The sound design and soundtrack work together to create a memorable experience Code Geass wouldn’t be the same without and an aspect many newer anime simply lack.
This is a show that features both a very capable English voice cast and an emotionally powerful Japanese track alike. Norio Wakamoto as Emperor Charles vi Britannia gets more screen time in R2 and is the obvious highlight here, whose voice will shake you to the bone.
Extras
Madman’s Code Geass R2 release is a typical two-disc, 25 episode series with no extra features of note. There is a pretty cool reversible cover with some saucy C.C. art, though (the character, not Capsule Computers!). For those curious, Madman has used Manga UK’s discs which is also a Region B Blu-ray release.
Overall There really isn’t much more I can say about this show that hasn’t already been said before. It’s one of the modern classics of anime, mandatory viewing for anyone that needs to be convinced about this medium’s potential to tell one heck of a story. Years on from its original debut it remains a benchmark that we think back to with fond memories and often struggle to find an anime experience that surpasses it.
Whether you love this second season, or for whatever reason hate it, it’s undeniable that you’ll be feeling plenty of emotions by the ending credits of the final episode. For existing fans, the Blu-ray version is finally here and the one to own and relive the series in luscious 1080p. For curious newcomers it’s the best way to start, and for that the rest of us are envious. End the rebellion with R2 and witness the phenomenon for yourself.
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Liverpool FC put pen to paper today to sign a new 3 year partnership with Electronic Arts Inc. What does this partnership mean for the fans? Liverpool FC fans will be able to play selected fixtures through the season at their home ground, Anfield. There will also be monthly chances to win prizes all season long through the EA Sports Goal of the Month competition where fans can upload their best goals to be in with a chance of winning.
Jamie McKinlay, Vice President of Marketing at EA Sports drove home the importance of an authentic sporting experience, saying, “We’re looking forward to delivering that authenticity, as well as a wide range of new and engaging initiatives for this historic club and its fans.”
Over half a million registered Liverpool FC fans will be able to experience playing their favourite players like never before with new, improved 3D digital head scans of some of the fan favourites. Players like Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge, and Phillipe Coutinho are just a few of the players that will be stunningly rendered in FIFA 14 when it is released on the 27th of September. The Xbox One and PS4 versions will be released later in the year and the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC will all be supported in the UK.
Fans of Liverpool FC will have access to a lot of extra content from EA, including a free downloadable cover of FIFA 14 featuring three of their top players, match simulations, wallpapers, and behind the scenes images of a pro-player competition where it will be determined if anyone can dethrone Jose Enrique from his title of “FIFA King of Anfield.”
Barcelona F.C, one of the great powers of the football world also made a deal with EA this week. Read more about it here. Be sure to check out the Liverpool Fifa 14 trailer below.
