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Multiple Anime debuting in English on Neon Alley this Weekend

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April 17, 2013

If you’ve been on the fence about subscribing to Viz Media’s Neon Alley or are tempted on checking out the service via the free one week trial, now may be the best time to do so. The reason for this is because multiple anime will be debuting in English for the first time ever this weekend.

On April 19th Accel World, Fate/Zero and the second season of Lagrange – The Flower of Rin-ne will be debuting their first episodes on the service and on April 20th the debut of some brand new Naruto Shippuden episodes will occur, the second season of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan will begin and Zetman will also be debuting. Also on the 20th the first season of the Bleach anime will start once again.

For those who haven’t checked out Viz’s Neon Alley service, you can check out our impressions of the service here. Currently the service is available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and requires a monthly subscription fee of $6.99.

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 announced for 3DS; scans released

Travis Bruno

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April 17, 2013

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Remember that teaser website that Sega launched yesterday? Well now that Famitsu has been leaked early, as it always does, it has been revealed that the next Hatsune Miku game is a sequel to the Project Mirai series on the 3DS. The game is currently being called Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2 and will be released in Japan sometime this fall.

The game will feature full-sized songs and be rhythm oriented where players can play either by using the game’s touch screen, the 3DS’ face buttons or both. Currently the following songs have been confirmed for the game: Neoko no Payapaya by One Cup P, Do Re Mi Fa Rondo by 40mp, and Yumeyume by Deco＊27. From the scans below it looks like Megurine Luka and Meiko will be playable in the game as well as Hatsune Miku normal and Sakura Miku.

Pandora’s Tower now available for purchase in North America

Travis Bruno

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April 17, 2013

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Great news for fans of the Wii, or those looking for something to play on their dusty Wii U consoles. Today XSEED Games has released Pandora’s Tower in North America. As you may know, Pandora’s Tower was one of the most requested RPGs for the Wii and although the game has been available for quite some time in PAL regions, this is the first time it is available for fans of the game in the US.

Pandora’s Tower costs only $40 and to go along with the game’s launch, XSEED has released a few screenshots which you can check out below as well as an extended English trailer which can also be found below.

Killer is Dead’s latest screens show off Katana Arts and Gigolo Mode

Travis Bruno

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April 17, 2013

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Today XSEED Games released a large collection of new screenshots for their upcoming release of Grasshopper Manufacture’s latest game, Killer is Dead. In these screenshots we see not only the game’s main character, Mondo Zappa, fighting against a power hungry villain seeking to “cleanse” the world named Victor and using off a number of his abilities which are being called “Katana Arts” but also some screens from the game’s side mode which is called “Gigolo Mode.”

This Gigolo Mode will involve Mondo traveling around the globe and meeting “exotic women” in what is being described as a romantic aspect of the game. Of course, how this Gigolo Mode will play into the full game has yet to be revealed. Anyways, check out the images below and keep an eye out for Killer is Dead this summer on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

New GTA V Artwork ‘Carry and Cash’ Released

Kane Bugeja

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April 17, 2013

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Rockstar Games has released two new pieces of artwork for Grand Theft Auto V. The art depicts two of the three protagonists, Michael and Franklin, driving a jet-ski and motorbike respectively. The pictures themselves are titled “Carry and Cash”. While this could possible be a new style of side mission, judging by the satchel bags and fact that Michael and Franklin look like they could be fleeing pursuers, details are sparse.

For now all we have is another brief view into what is set to be the biggest GTA game to date. The game itself will be released globally on September 17th.

Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall DLC Now Available

Dustin Spencer

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April 17, 2013

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Ready for more Dishonored DLC? This week, Bethesda have released The Knife of Dunwall add-on to the game, adding new weapons, allies, gadgets, and story for fans of the hit title to get their hands on. Dishonored of course was one of 2012’s finest, as it made an impact upon it’s release to consoles and PC alike.

Here is a brief run-down of what to expect:

In The Knife of Dunwall you take on the role of Daud, the legendary assassin who killed the Empress, and access his weapons, gadgets, allies and supernatural abilities. After assassinating the Empress, and forever changing the fate of Dunwall, you embark on a search for redemption. The Outsider reveals the key to your atonement, but who—or what—is Delilah? Accompanied by the Whalers, your loyal band of mercenary assassins, your search will take you through never-before-seen districts of Dunwall as you face off against new and terrible foes. Employ a unique arsenal of new weapons and powers that enhance Dishonored’s dynamic combat, mobility and stealth systems. In the struggle to hang onto the last shred of your humanity, the choices you make will ultimately determine your fate.

Our own review for Dishonored can be found here, and you can pick this expansion up for $9.99 on all platforms (or 800 Microsoft Points/ $14.95 for AU PSN), and get back to the modern classic yet again.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner – Soul Hackers Out Now

Dustin Spencer

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April 17, 2013

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This shouldn’t come as a surprise to the Atlus faithful out there, but to everyone else – Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner – Soul Hackers is out now for the 3DS. The latest Shin Megami Tensei puts the player in the role of a hacker as they try to save humanity from demons.

There are over 300 demons that the player can recruit and fuse, and each feature a nice little personality to go along with their superbly twisted art style. The battle system itself is like most other games in the franchise, and features a ton of depth with added accessibility to newcomers. We recently reviewed Soul Hackers in detail, and you can find out why it earned it’s 8.5 here. You can pick up Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner – Soul Hackers today and get to recruiting with the rest of the Spookies.

Jagged Alliance: Collectors Bundle and Anna: Extended Edition Out Now!

Dustin Spencer

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April 17, 2013

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Rain Digital Games have a lot to offer this week, with both Jagged Alliance: Collectors Bundle and Anna: Extended Edition hitting their digital store. Jagged Alliance should strike a chord with a lot of gamers out there, but this bundle has a hefty amount of content as it is, while Anna is set to bring some chills to your PC.

Here is a rundown of both games:

Available now for pre-order, Jagged Alliance: Collectors Bundle ($39.99) is a modern take on Jagged Alliance 2. Developed by Bitcomposer Games, it takes players to the fictitious island of Arulco, where a ruthless dictator has seized power and only a small group of rebels stand to resist her. The game features an updated 3D look and interface, highly detailed character models and a variety of new gameplay features. The innovative “plan & go” combat system combines real-time strategy (RTS) with turn-based elements.
The complete Jagged Alliance: Back In Action Collectors Bundle includes:
Crossfire Expansion — an all new campaign including new mercenaries, environments, and equipment to challenge the player’s battlefield planning skills.
Point Blank DLC
Shades of Red DLC
Night Specialist DLC
Desert Specialist DLC
Jungle Specialist DLC
Urban Specialist DLC
Developed by DreamPainters, Anna ($9.99) is a haunting tale of psychological terror set in an abandoned sawmill nestled high in the Italian mountains. Players are challenged to uncover horrific clues and use them to solve puzzles related to their character’s dark past. Anna: Extended Edition has been updated and expanded based on the feedback of thousands of current Anna players. The new edition features more environments, hours of game play, puzzles, additional gameplay features, enhanced graphics, and an improved interface.

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Sound good? Well, there is a lot more this week for those looking for savings. As part of a “Tax Day Sale”, you can get 15 percent off select titles valued $15.00 and up from April 15-22. For 24 Hours only, players can grab up iBomber Bundle (which includes iBomber, iBomber Defense, and iBomber Defense Pacific) for only $12.99 (20% off). So get to shopping an enjoy the deals while they last.

Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler Developer Diary: Setting The Scene

Zac Elawar

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April 17, 2013

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Sony Computer Entertainment Australia is pleased to lift the curtain on the development process of Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler in this first video diary.

The founder and creative director of Moonbot Studios both provide a little insight into how they created the unique world of Library City and its cast of colourful, noir-inspired characters. Check out the video below! The title protagonist is a detective bookworm who is quite aware that he is inside a book. He travels throughout the course of the game to different sections of Library City, meeting its unique inhabitants along the way as the Wonderbook platform allows you to create novel ways of interacting with the game.

Wonderbook: Diggs Nightcrawler will launch for the PlayStation 3 in Australia on June 14, 2013.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 ‘Uprising’ Map Pack Released

Joe Morgan

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April 17, 2013

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Fans of Activision and Treyarch’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II are a rabid fanbase eager for a steady stream of content and today they get another meal to satiate their hunger for a while.

The Uprising map pack released today exclusively for Xbox 360. The map pack will feature four new multiplayer maps and a new, special zombie offering. The multiplayer maps include the following:

Magma – a modern Japanese village with volcanic eruptions carving multiple paths throughout the town
Encore – a level that takes place in the aftermath of a deserted London music festival and leaves numerous opportunities for plenty of run-and-gun, close quarters combat
Vertigo – a futuristic high-rise mega-structure located in India that features dizzying vistas and multi-tiered pathways
Studio – contemporary re-imagining of “Firing Range”, the fan-favorite multiplayer map from the original Black Ops. It is a Hollywood movie back lot with various cinematic themes

Also included in the map pack DLC is “Mob of the Dead.” This special Zombies experience will put players in the shoes of four prohibition-era mobsters that are serving time in Alcatraz Prison when they discover the bars keeping them in aren’t their biggest problem. The four mobsters are backed by real Hollywood talent (Ray Liotta, Chazz Palminteri, Joe Pantoliano, and Michael Madsen)

The Uprising map pack is available now on Xbox Live for 1200 Microsoft Points. Players who have the Season Pass will not need to purchase anything further.

For more information, you can check out the official age-gated page here and read some of our coverage of the game as well as our review.