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Nintendo eShop Releases For May 2, 2013

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May 3, 2013

This week, Nintendo is coming at you with a whole slew of games on the eShop. You’ll even get a visit from the original maze muncher and the blue bomber!

Coming to the Wii U Virtual Console this week will be two titles from the Nintendo Entertainment System heyday. In

Pac-Man you’ll control the iconic Pac-Man as you navigate through mazes, eating dots and avoiding ghosts. Then you can get your assimilation platforming on with the title that spawned a beloved franchise, Mega Man.

3DS owners will be able to check out CollegeHumor’s BearShark as Steve as he runs from the vicious predatory pair. Also coming to the Virtual Console on the 3DS is the original Balloon Fight, where players will try to pop their opponents balloons before they’re taken out of the sky!

For a limited time, you can also find the a few eShop sales going on with Nintendo games like Pushmo, Dillon’s Rolling Western, and more. Shin’en also has some great games on sale. Also be sure to check out the sales with Zen Pinball 2 and Marvel Pinball 3D.

Finally, Kung Fu Rabbit and My Riding Stables 3D – Jumping for the Team are coming out as new releases this week. Be sure to check out our review of Kung Fu Rabbit here.

Dark Avenger GAMEVIL’s Newest on App Store

Simon Wolfe

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May 3, 2013

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Dark Avenger GAMEVIL’s Newest on App Store

Mobile developer and publisher GAMEVIL has brought a brand new game onto the iOS App Store with Dark Avenger. Developed by BOOLEAN GAMES, Dark Avenger takes the form of a hack and slash dungeon crawler where players can both explore and fight through single player dungeons and face human opponents in global PvP, as well as switch quickly between the two.

Currently featuring a single hero for players to take through the dungeons and face enemies, the Templar is the titular Dark Avenger, but players needn’t fret from lack of choice as additional characters will be added in updates, the Ranger being the first announced. Until then though the only thing distinguishing players will be skills and customization, but the global leader boards will be rewarding the highest each week.

Interested players can check out Dark Avenger for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch for FREE right now from the iOS App Store HERE.

New Ad For Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode

Frank Inglese

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May 3, 2013

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The Digi-Destined keep getting funkier each generation.

On Thursday Namco Bandai Games has just begun streaming an ad for the new Nintendo 3DS title Digimon World Re:Digitize Decode. The “digital monster-raising role-playing” game is an expanded version of the PlayStation Portable version just title Digimon World Re:Digitize which was released last year. The 3DS version is said to be greater than the PSP version because it is largely expanded and will take full use of the 3D and touch pad features which the 3DS has.

The ad briefly teases the two new and extra storylines: The Lamentable X-Antibody and The Scheming Demon Lord. It also promotes the fact the game will allow for over 160 different, trainable Digimon to be found. The first copies of the new game will come with a special collaboration card for the Digimon Card Game.

The game is planned for arrival on the 27th of June in Japan and hopefully we will be seeing it here in the west some time late this year.

Check out the quick teaser in our Featured Video section below and don’t forget to drop us a line in the comments section just under that.

Ghostlight Bringing Crash City Mayhem to Europe

Simon Wolfe

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May 3, 2013

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It seems European fans of the action driving genre may be interested in the game that Ghostlight will be bring over from Japan. Originally released as Roundabout 3D: Drive Impossible, the game will be coming to the Nintendo 3DS eShop as Crash City Mayhem.

Developed by Rocket Company, Crash City Mayhem puts players into the driver’s seat of a variety of vehicles as they cause mass destruction trying to take down terrorists. With vehicles ranging from mopeds, to supercars, to tanks, players will be able to drive and explore a wide assortment of locations, such as across rooftops, through sewers, inside buildings, and on rail tracks. Through the various missions, players will be able to unlock various vehicle upgrades in addition to other secret items.

Players that are interested in checking out Crash City Mayhem will be able to purchase it from the Nintendo 3DS eShop when it releases May 9th for £17.99 (€19.99).

Idol Group relies on the economy for fashion choices.

Sanjay Parbhu

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May 3, 2013

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Idol Group relies on the economy for fashion choices.

It may seem rather odd to compare the Japanese stock market with J-pop idols, but there is one newly formed group who are keen observers. Machikado Keiki Japan bases their skirt lengths off of how well the Nikkei 225 stock market index does; the higher the stock, the lower the skirts.

The Four member group has set up a scale relating to the rise and fall of the Nikkei Index and their dresses, if the index falls below 10000 points then the group will wear long skirts and an increase of over 13,000 points will result in no skirts being warn, as shown when they appeared for an interview for a Japanese newspaper, choosing to wear lacy shorts instead.

Their first song, released in April, is based on the economic decisions made by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose policies are more often referred to as Abenomics. Click here to see their music video or check it out by scrolling down.

The theory behind the correlation of skirt lengths and the stock market is better known as the “Hemline Theory” and although showing coincidental data favoring the theory, it is still regarded as dubious.

Persona 4 Arena; More Than A Spin Off

Nick MacLeod

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May 3, 2013

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Persona 4 Arena from ATLUS, PQube and Zen United is much more than a fighting game spin off and represents the next big step forward in the Persona 4 universe. Persona 4 Arena is scheduled to release on Friday, 10th May 2013 and is said to feature over 30 hours of gameplay, spanning 12 individual story campaigns. It brings together characters from both Persona 3 and Persona 4 along with new ones.

Set after the events of Persona 4 and focusing on the sinister tournament the ‘P1 Grand Prix’ – Yu and the Investigation Team must enter the Midnight Channel to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of his friends, Rise and Kanji. Meanwhile, Teddie seems to be acting very strangely, and a brand new character, the mysterious Labrys, has appeared. How are these events linked? And why is the Midnight Channel back on air?

In Persona 4 Arena, ATLUS have delivered a new, full-blown Persona experience, boasting a 30+ hour story that fans of the award-winning Persona 4 can enjoy by further exploring the much-loved characters from the RPG. More than just an after-thought, the Persona 4 Arena story is as engaging an experience as any of ATLUS’ world-class RPGS.

The trailer can be seen below.

Monster Rancher anime licensed by Discotek

Luke Halliday

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May 3, 2013

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Discotek Media have announced that they have licensed the entire 73 episode run of classic monster-taming anime Monster Rancher.

They have confirmed that they plan to release the series across 3 English dubbed box-set collections starting in December 2013. They also plan on releasing the original Japanese audio with English subtitles in a 73 episode box-set at some point in 2014.

Monster Rancher based upon the video-game series, tells the story of a young boy named Genki who is transported into his Monster Rancher video-game to a world where monsters rule. Along with friends such as Holly, Mochi, Tiger, Golem and Hare, Genki must revive the Phoenix in order to defeat the Evil Overlord Monster known simply as Moo.

A part of the series had previously been released by ADV films on VHS and DVD, which left the series incomplete in home video format. That of course makes Discotek’s upcoming release the first time the series will be released in its entirety. Monster Rancher is available to watch on Hulu here if you can’t wait to get your hands on these releases.

We recently discussed the Monster Rancher series in a retrospective look back on the monster-taming genre, so it is certainly great news to see that the series will see a home video release after all this time. What more can I say? Monsters rule!

SteLuLu’s “Stinky Footboard” Hits Kickstarter Goal

Frank Inglese

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May 3, 2013

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Let's hope the only thing it doesn't live up to is the "Stinky" in it's name. — Let’s hope the only thing it doesn’t live up to is the “Stinky” in it’s name.

If you haven’t heard of the Stinky Footboard it’s basically a PC controller that you use with your feet. It is designed to give gamers a competitive edge considering it adds, essentially, an extra button or even gamepad to add to a gamers already extensive arsenal. The Stinky Footboard will now enter production after the team who designed and made it successfully gained enough money through kickstarter. That campaign ended today. The initial goal was to raise $75,000 but $79,562 was pledged in total so well done to those who gave money and congratulations to the development team!

The controller will be available for sale in June for $119. Keep an eye out because that’s not too far away.

Benefits of the Stinky Footboard will include:

– Allows simultaneous actions such as in FPS games players can strafe, change guns and throw grenades without taking their fingers of the AWSD keys.
– Increases actions per minute (APMs) for RTS gamers.
– Makes it easier to access additional key bindings for MMO players.
– Shaves precious seconds off for eSports players.
– Simplifies controls for beginners.

Stephan Rivard had this to say about the Kickstarter Campaign:

“To be honest, we weren’t sure our Kickstarter would be successful. I mean, using your feet to control a computer sounds crazy the first time you hear it. We’ve been overwhelmed by the response from the gamer community and their support during our campaign.”

The Stinky Footboard is said to be quite heavy duty and can withstand the, usually, crazed nature of a gamer with it being able to withstand and absorb a great deal of any abuse a gamer might dish out which is good to hear because I know I’M an angry gamer.

The Stinky Footboard will be compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP.

Take a look at the Official Stinky Footboard Kickstarter video in the Featured Video section below for all the information on the Stinky Footboard outlined by the development team themselves and let us know what you think in the comments section just under that. For more info also head to the Stinky Footboard website.

LEGO Star Wars: Yoda Chronicles launching on May the 4th

Luke Halliday

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May 3, 2013

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The LEGO Group have revealed the the popular LEGO Star Wars franchise will travel to a galaxy no so far away with LEGO Star Wars: Yoda Chronicles for iOS devices.

LEGO Star Wars: Yoda Chronicles will launch on iOS devices on May the 4th (Official Star Wars Day) for free. Not only will the game be available on the iTunes store here but it will also be available on the official LEGO Star Wars website here.

The game will celebrate the annual Star Wars Day, so May the Fourth be with you! Be sure to pick up LEGO Star Wars: Yoda Chronicles on May the 4th for free on iOS. Get this game, you must.

New Update for Stronghold Kingdoms

Nathan Farrugia

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May 3, 2013

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Stronghold Kingdoms, part of the Stronghold series created by Firefly Studios, has just recieved a new update featuring a new game world for their popular MMO that adds attack formations and faction applications to the game.

Players can now save castle designs to rebuild their own strongholds in a matter of seconds and set up and save up to five attack formations which comes in handy when tackling certain quests in games or taking down certain enemies.

The faction system is also getting an update with two additional features. One is the ability to apply for a faction rather than have to wait to receive an invitation or request one be sent to you by mail. These invitations can be approved or declined by faction leaders as they like. The second is a dismissal report that is sent out to players when they are dismissed from the faction, detailing why they were given the flick. Several other small additions have been made, many centered around increasing feedback and functionality for new comes to the game. A full list of patch notes can be found here.

For those new to the series, Stronghold Kingdoms is a free to play medieval online castle game with hundreds of thousands of players where you can build a village, research new technology and strive to be the greatest in the land. You can construct castles to defend your land against intruders as well as try to take control of the entire kingdom. You can find out more about theMMO at the Stronghold Kingdoms official website.