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BioShock Infinite has shipped 3.7 million units since launch

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May 14, 2013

If for some reason you have been sitting out on 2K and Irrational Games’ latest BioShock game, BioShock Infinite, then you are one of the few. Today it was revealed via Take-Two’s year-end financial report that the company had shipped over 3.7 million units of the title since it was released.

It is interesting to note that the company has stated that the game has seen “significantly” higher first-month sales than any other BioShock release in history. It is also worth noting that Take Two stated that the BioShock Infinite Season Pass has seen solid demand. It seems that Take-Two is pleased with the status of the BioShock series so far, though of course if it was Square Enix, they’d probably be closing up shop.

WWE 2K14 to be released in late October

Travis Bruno

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May 14, 2013

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As you may or may not know, as the rest of the surviving gaming publishers circled THQ’s freshly killed carcass, there were a number of rumors and finally a confirmation that Take-Two had acquired the company’s popular WWE gaming franchise.

Well today it was announced by 2K Games that WWE 2K14 will be released on October 29 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. No other consoles were mentioned at the time of reveal but it is worth noting that Yuke’s will continue to work on the series. As for who will grace the cover this year, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be featured on the cover if Stephanie McMahon is to be believed.

Atelier Escha & Logy receives over 45 minutes of gameplay footage

Travis Bruno

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May 14, 2013

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Remember how last week it was discovered that the first gameplay footage for Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Twilight Sky would be shown off on Nico Nico Live today? Well it was, but there is a very good chance that most of you, like myself, ended up missing it due to various time frame differences.

However a helpful YouTube user was able to record all 46 minutes of gameplay footage that was shown off during the stream which provides us a look at the game’s crafting system, revamped combat and of course, the game in motion for the first time ever. Anyways, take a look at the video below and be wary of the rather loud commentators who speak over the game’s voicework and music.

Currently Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Dusk Sky is set to be released in Japan on June 27th and Tecmo Koei, owner of developer Gust, have yet to announce their plans for the series in the West.

The Mother From How I Met Your Mother Revealed

Matthew Vella

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May 14, 2013

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*** SPOILER ALERT***

Like seriously, it’s a massive spoiler, bigger than that Doctor Who one, you’ve been warned.

On Monday’s season 8 finale of How I Met Your Mother, ‘The Mother” was revealed….and CBS has confirmed it. Featured in the picture below (we don’t want to ruin it just yet), is a picture of a girl seen from Monday’s season finale. You may notice she has a yellow umbrella, and the same boots shown in season 8. She’s shown getting on a train to Farhampton, which lines up perfectly with Ted meeting her at the train station outside of Barney and Robin’s wedding. She also wears the boots we’ve seen previously and even has a yellow umbrella.

Ok, you ready?

Boom! That’s Cristin Milioti. She’s no stranger to the small screen, already appearing in shows like 30 Rock and The Good Wife. She even was nominated for a 2012 Tony award for her performance in The One.

So there you have it. Reckon she’s cute enough for Ted? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!

Table top Anime RPG gets funded over 630% on Kickstarter

Sanjay Parbhu

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May 14, 2013

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Graphic designer Clay Gardner launched a Kickstarter on May the 8^th for his newest role playing game, six days have passed and the project already has over $48,000 pledged to it.

OVA: The Anime Role Playing Game’s Kickstarter page describes the game as a tabletop RPG that was “lovingly crafted to capture the diverse worlds of Japanese animation.” Originally created in 2005 the game was met with praise; however Gardner wanted to re-create the game entirely, he has spent years taking out unnecessary items and adding new features to make the game more exciting.

OVAs character creation is one of the main features pushed for the game, the rules are said to be simple to understand and can be tailored to the character concept you had in mind.

Pledges start at $1 which gets you digital wallpapers and avatars of OVA, all pledges over $30 will get a PDF version and a hardcover full color copy of the actual game. People who contribute $125 will be giving the physical and digital versions of the game as well as 3 player books, dice and a dice pouch.

The initial goal for the project was $7,500 and has 34 more days to go before it closes. OVA currently have 956 backers, click here to check out the Kickstater page.

Australia eShop Update for May 13th Includes Horror and Mushrooms

Dustin Spencer

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May 14, 2013

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This week, we have a good number of eShop releases in store for the region down under, with a good number of classics coming to the Virtual Console for both the 3DS and Wii U, as well as a shiny new demo for the upcoming Resident Evil: Revelations on the Wii U.

Now, Resident Evil doesn’t drop for another week, but the demo should sell us on the new Wii U control schemes, and hopefully, it will be a smooth transition from the 3DS version. We also have another Level-5 romp this week, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, and the age old favorite – Super Metroid that will cost well under a buck for a small period.

Check out the deals for this week below.

Title		Platform	Available on				Price Point
Resident Evil Revelations Demo (Capcom)		Wii U (Download)	Nintendo eShop from 15/5/13				Free
Game Description: The critically acclaimed survival horror title Resident Evil Revelations returns redefined for console complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience. This latest version of Resident Evil Revelations will also deliver additional content including a terrifying new enemy, extra difficulty mode and improvements to RAID Mode such as new weapons, skill sets, and playable characters including Hunk and Rachael!
THE STARSHIP DAMREY™ (LEVEL-5)	Nintendo 3DS (Download Software)				Nintendo eShop from 17/5/13		AUD$ 10.40 (NZD$ 13.60)
Game Description: From two masters of suspense, Kazuya Asano and Takemaru Abiko, comes a new twist on the genre as players discover a fear born of innocence. You awaken to discover that you are trapped in a Cold Sleep capsule aboard the titular Starship Damrey with no memory of who you are or how you got there. With no tutorials, explanations, or hints provided, the game was created with the intent that self-discovery and experimentation be an integral part of the experience. An inconceivable truth awaits those willing to discover it. Do you dare to hope? Or will despair claim the final shreds of your mind? Discover the mystery of the Starship Damrey to find out for yourself…
Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (Nintendo)	Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download)				Nintendo eShop from 18/5/13		AUD$ 69.95 (NZD$ 89.95 )
Game Description: Get ready for an infinite adventure! Become one of five popular Pokémon and then step into a world where amazing experiences are always nearby. Explore more than 20 exciting dungeons, each one filled with all kinds of Pokémon, treasures and surprises! Not only does each dungeon have its own unique characteristics – the Pokémon found within it, the type of terrain and the number of floors to explore – but the layout changes every time you enter, meaning an infinite number of dungeons await you!
Mega Man 5 (CAPCOM)	Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console, NES)				Nintendo eShop from 17/5/13		AUD$ 6.50 (NZD$ 8.50)
Game Description: Proto Man – once the trusted brother of Mega Man – has mysteriously gone berserk, kidnapping Dr. Light and forcing Mega Man to go on the offensive. Assisted by his new sidekick Beat, a robotic bird, and his faithful robo-dog Rush, Mega Man must battle through eight thrilling levels and defeat the robot masters lurking within. Defy gravity in Gravity Man’s stage, chip away the defences in Stone Man’s stage and catch some surf in Wave Man’s stage, before the final showdown!
Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo)	Wii U (Virtual Console, NES)				Nintendo eShop from 17/5/13		AUD$ 6.50 (NZD$ 8.50)
Game Description: Join Mario and company on a journey to save the world of Subcon from the foul frog tyrant, Wart. Super Mario Bros. 2 offered freedom to explore levels not only horizontally but also vertically; while collecting power-ups, uprooting veggies to throw at enemies and seeking out hidden ‘Sub-space’ rooms. It was the first Mario title to let players control other characters like Princess Toadstool (Peach) and Toad; each with their own skills. It also featured the first appearance of many Mario series regulars, including Shy Guy and Birdo. This is the US version of the game.
Super Ghouls’n Ghosts™ (Capcom)	Wii U (Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)				Nintendo eShop from 17/5/13		AUD$ 10.40 (NZD$ 13.60)
Game Description: Game Description: The third game in the legendary Ghosts’n Goblins series, Super Ghouls’n Ghosts follows brave Sir Arthur’s quest through demon-infested lands to rescue the kidnapped princess. Battle through deadly stages and beat each level’s boss to progress. But watch out: if Arthur is injured his armour breaks, leaving him only in his boxer shorts! Originally developed exclusively for Super NES, this supremely challenging platformer won critical acclaim and became an instant bestseller. This is the US version of the game.
Permanent Price Reductions
Title		Platform		Available		Price
Tekken Tag Tournament™ 2 Wii U Edition (NAMCO BANDAI Games)		Wii U (Download Software)		Nintendo eShop from 17/5/13		AUD$ 74.95 (NZD$ 94.95) to AUD$ 49.95 (NZD$ 69.95)

Special offers

Title

Platform

Price

Available

Super Metroid

(Nintendo)

Wii U
(Virtual Console, Super Nintendo)

Nintendo eShop from 17/5/13
until 16/5/13

Special offer until 14/6/13 – AUD$ 0.30 (NZD$ 0.30)

Attack on Titan live-action poster we wish was real

Luke Halliday

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May 14, 2013

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attack-on-titan-live-action-fake-poster — Mind-blowing right? (Click to enlarge)

Kouji Tajima, a Japanese concept artist with a number of film credits to his name, including the upcoming Captain Harlock film, Les Miserables and Total Recall. Not only has he done all of that great stuff but he has also created a gorgeous Attack on Titan mock-up poster for the recently announce live-action adaptation of the series.

The mock-up Attack on Titan poster which can be seen to the right, is so damn good that we wish it was real. Tajima claims that he is a huge fan of Attack on Titan and would love to get an offer to work on the upcoming live-action film. I don’t see why he shouldn’t after making a poster that incredible.

The date on Tajima’s mock-up poster is not the actual release date of the film. The film is slated for 2014, but no official date has yet to be set.

First 5 Minutes of Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Garden of Words’ Streamed

Luke Halliday

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May 14, 2013

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The first 5 minutes of Makoto Shinkai’s highly anticipated The Garden of Words anime film has made its way online. The film recently saw its world premiere take place at the Gold Coast Film Festival, which Shinkai himself attended.

The Garden of Words has also recently been licensed for distribution by Sentai Filmworks, who previously released Shinkai’s Children Who Chase Lost Voices film. Children Who Chase Lost Voices was part of Madman Entertainment’s REEL Anime Festival last year, be sure to check out of review of it here.

You can view the first 5 minutes of The Garden of Words below, for a little bit of a taste of what to expect from Shinkai’s latest work.

Gyrozetter Anime’s First Episode Streamed by Square Enix

Luke Halliday

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May 14, 2013

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Square Enix’s new franchise Gyrozetter recently got an anime adaptation which is airing on TV Tokyo in Japan. The Gyrozetter franchise itself has already spawned an arcade game and a 3DS RPG game is currently in the works.

In order to promote the franchise in all its iterations, Square Enix have begun streaming the Gyrozetter anime series’ first episode on their official Youtube channel. The episode which can be seen below is entirely in Japanese and does not feature English subtitles, but the action should speak for itself.

Gyrozetter is set within a world where teenagers drive cars that just so happen to transform into mecha and fight them, as one does when they are piloting a giant robot. Race on, Gyrozetter!

Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare Updates Existing Players To Ultimate Edition

Benjamin Webb

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May 14, 2013

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Matrix Games and Advanced Gaming Systems have released the latest patch to the game Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare, bringing the game to version 3.11. This latest update, not only fixes a large amount of bugs and gameplay, but also brings existing players up to the same level as the Ultimate Edition players.

To quote the Press Release:

[…]As far as stability and polish, it does bring existing Harpoon 3 ANW customers up to the Ultimate Edition release level for free!

Harpoon 3 is a PC game where players do battle in naval and aerial warfare. The game features both single and multiplayer campaigns based on several scenarios influenced by what-if versions of battles inspired by history.

Be sure to check out the official website and the official forum for more info.