Today it was announced by Section23, the parent company of Sentai Filmworks, that they will be bringing the Elfen Lied Complete Collection to North America on both Blu-ray and DVD in September. This release includes not only the original 13 episode television series but also the OVA episode which was never released in English. This also marks the first time that the anime has been released in English on Blu-ray, though it has been released previously on DVD many years ago.
Both the Blu-ray and DVD release will feature both the Japanese and English voice tracks and they will also feature character artwork, production artwork and clean opening and ending themes as special bonus features.
Today Namco Bandai released the first trailer for the Japanese release of Vividred Operation: Hyper Intimiate Power which is set to be released on the PlayStation Network on June 20th. If it wasn’t obvious, the game is based off of the anime of the same name and will sport conversation choices similar to those found in visual novels, new scenes, and battle sections where players will fight the Alone as main characters from the anime.
In the below trailer we are shown a few examples of the game in motion including the debut of Vivid Yellow. This means that currently the only docking combination not confirmed as of yet is Vivid Red… but as viewers of the anime know, that would enter spoiler territory.
Today it was announced by Namco Bandai in North America that Project X Zone will finally be getting a demo release in that nation. The demo is called the “Imperial Demo” and will be available on June 4th at the Nintendo eShop.
As you already have heard, the European version of the demo was released a couple of day ago but unfortunately those of us in North America were unable to access the demo for the highly anticipated cross-over game featuring characters from Sega, Capcom and Namco Bandai. Currently Project X Zone is set to be released in North America on June 25th, meaning this demo will give gamers a chance to try the game out three weeks before release.
EA and Crytek released four new screenshots for the upcoming multiplayer DLC for Crysis 3 today. The Lost Island features four new maps, weapons, the Frenzy multiplayer mode, and the Possession multiplayer mode. Players will be taken to a remote island in the Phillipines to fight it out for recently discovered aliens.
“The gameplay in the Crysis series has always been deeply connected to the unique environments in which the action takes place,” stated Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek. “By transporting players out of the Liberty Dome and into the Lost Island setting, we’re not only returning to Crysis’ spiritual roots, but also introducing fresh ways to play that provide Crysis 3 fans with genuinely game-changing new tactical options, game modes and weapons.”
The Lost Island DLC will cost 1200 MSP or $23.95 AUD. It will be released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows on June 5th, 2013.
Gentleman Squid Studio, has released Rise Of The Ravager available on PC, Linux and the Xbox Indie channel, which has been described as a cross between Mayan Missile Command and Guitar Hero.
Rise of the Ravager is an indie title which offers classic arcade action reminiscent of a fast action Missile Command while players blast descending waves of coloured enemies that can only be annihilated by a matching colour bullet , in a similar fashion to Guitar Hero.
The story behind the game is that a god desires to be reborn but this is an event that would signal the end of times. The player must seek favour from the ‘Old Ones’ to prevent his avatar from destroying all. The game may be played alone, or with up to three friends to blast hordes of enemies utilizing a unique combat system based on colour.
Rise of the Ravager first familiarises the player with one colour at a time using a button or key. Enemies can only only be stopped by use the same colour bullets as the colour of the enemy. As the game progresses, more colours are introduced along with different enemies and enemy patterns. Completion of stages gives the player a chance to upgrade their temple turrets.
These refundable upgrades include; bullet aim assist, quicker shields, and buying more cannons allowing the player to spray the skies with additional bullet fire. Combining upgrades with the memorization of colour patterns, players must attempt to fight off hordes of enemies in order to save the world.
There is also a co-op mode, whereby when playing with friends this means more enemies are spawned ensuring all players must take on the task of preventing the Revenger from rising.
Key features of the game include :
Single player campaign or up to four players in local co-op
Co-op play offers competition for Chieftain status
Refundable upgrade options available at the end of each level
Difficulty scale based on number of people playing
Enemy types are slowly introduced to familiarize players with the firing system
Exceptional hand-drawn art inspired by Mesoamerican cultures and enhanced with an original mythology storyline
Challenging boss fights
The trailer for the game can be seen below, and a review here at Capsule Computers will be coming soon. The game is available to buy on Desura.
Today Gust announced that they will be releasing a special “Premium Box Set” version of Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Dusk Sky alongside the basic version of the game in Japan when it is released on June 27th.
This special edition doesn’t come with a whole lot of extras but it does feature a “pure crystal frame” featuring an image of Ayesha and Logy which is shown off in the minute long video below. The premium box set will cost 10,290 yen and will likely be exclusive to Japan, though importers of the game can obviously choose to order this version of the game if they don’t want to wait until Tecmo Koei localizes the game for Western release.
Chillingo and Belmac Interactive released their latest title onto iTunes today. Incredible Jack is a classic platformer featuring the Timbergrote Jack. The underground demons have kidnapped Jack’s family, and now he is on an epic quest to rescue them! Combat is a throwback to the old days of jumping on the heads of enemies and the levels are full of coins scattered around the ground. Incredible Jack features 37 levels and seven visually unique worlds ranging from freezing arctic conditions to the lava filled underground. Players have access to the power-ups like the magnet that lets Jack collect all nearby coins.
Incredible Jack is available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. The game costs $0.99 on iTunes.
Microids has been hard at work lately with their upcoming release of Dracula 4: The Shadow of the Dragon, but that hasn’t stopped them working on their other announced ventures. The newest game in production is called The Inquisitor – Book 1: The Plague, and judging by the title this looks to be the first of yet another series set in the Historical Adventure genre, which the company have an established track record of success producing games in.
The Inquisitor’s story focuses on Nicolas Eymerich arriving in Carcassonne, city of the Inquisition, where he receives the mission to unveil the truth about troubling events that have occurred in a small village in the South of France, former territory of the Cathar heresy. Thanks to his efficient investigation methods and sharp observation skills, the veil is soon lifted on what the real cause behind the troubling events was: the sickening smell of Satan and its demons hangs in the air!
Some of the games features include:
Full 3D presentation, with dynamic camera angles.
Play as the famous Inquisitor Nicolas Eymerich (a very charismatic and rough character).
The new “Help of God” system ensures players won’t get stuck.
For history addicts, there is an option to play the game completely in Latin, with Latin text and voices.
The Inquisitor – Book 1 : The Plague will be available on PC/Mac, iOS and Android devices on 12 June 2013. You can check out some more screenshots of the game below.
The League of Legends Razer Naga Hex is the flagship product, featuring a black body and yellow LED lighting. The mouse has six thumb buttons that provide quick access to League of Legends skills buttons, a 5600 DPI laser sensor, and special switches that can register 250 clicks a minute.
The League of Legends Razer Goliathus is a large cloth mouse pad featuring League of Legends artwork and a slick cloth weave allowing for quick movements across the pad. It is ideal for all types of mouse sensors, including the notoriously fussy laser sensors.
The League of Legends Razer Sphex is a desktop skin that uses a reusable adhesive to stick to the desk, providing one of the thinnest mousing surfaces on the market. The surface is designed for high accuracy using both optical and laser sensors.
As a bonus, the League of Legends Razer Naga Hex and the League of Legends Razer Goliathus come with a code that will unlock Tryndamere, The Barbarian King in League of Legends. This powerful champion has no ability costs and can plow through enemies with his vicious melee abilities. **PLEASE NOT Asia Pacific Versions will not have this unlock code **
The Official online PremiumBandai store, on Wednesday, began taking orders for a whole bunch of new apparel themed around Pirate Captain Trafalgar Law from Eiichiro Oda’s world renown MangaOne Piece. If you’ve every wanted to look like a stylish, neo-pirate now is your chance!
The list of merchandise is as follows:
Trafalgar Law New World Long Coat: Made from 100% polyester, available in both medium and large, will cost you 25,200 yen (about US$252) and will be released in September.
Trafalgar Law Knit Hat: Made from 50% wool and 50% acrylic fiber with a 58-centimetre circumference. The hat will cost 4,500 yen (about US$45) and is schedualed to ship in August.
Trafalgar Law Heart Pirates Mark Belt: Has a length of 120 centimetres and a width of 35 millimetres. It has an artificial leather belt with a die-cast buckle and will be released in August. No price has been released.
Trafalgar Law-style Men’s Jeans: Made from 98% cotton and available in 4 different sizes. They will cost you 6,900 yen (aboutUS$69) and will be released sometime in August.
The Trafalgar Law Silver925 Earring: 18 millimetres in length and 4 millimetres in width. That will cost you 12,600 yen (about US$126) and will be released in August.
The Trafalgar Law New World Knit Casket Hat: Made from 50% wool and 50% acrylic fibre with a circumference of 57 centimetres. The hat will cost 4,500 yen (about US$45) and is scheduled to ship in September.
Black and White cotton t-shirts with a Trafalgar Law-themed design: Comes in 4 different sizes. They will cost you 2,625 yen (about US$26) for either colour. They will be released in June.
You can see every item of clothing, in the order listed above, in our gallery section just below. Don’t forget to hit up our comments section, just below that, and drop us a line.
