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March 26, 2013

Type-Moon’s magical girl spin-off anime adaptation finally has a release date set for the summer season this year. The anime studio Silver Link will be handling the production for Prisma Illya (C3, Dusk Maiden of Amnesia) under director Shin Oonuma (Kokoro Connect, Dusk Maiden of Amnesia).

Written by Hiroshi Hiroyama and first published in 2007, the manga saw characters such as Illyasviel von Einzbern and Rin Tohsaka portrayed in an alternate universe to the canon Fate series, along with all-new characters. Here the protaganist is none other than Illya, chosen by the Magical Stick Ruby to become a magical girl but also attends school in her normal life.

The manga has had a total of three series published, including the two sequels Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Zwei! and Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Drei!!

A promotional video for the anime is due to be revealed on March 30 at the Anime Contents Expo by Kadokawa.

Anuman Announces Fire and Forget and Prehistorik

Jamie Laike Tsui

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March 26, 2013

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Anuman Interactive announces two new retro titles at Game Connection San Francisco today. Fire and Forget and Prehistorik will be published on their new label based on their recent acquisition of the Joystick magazine, Joystick Replay. Both games are based on Titus games first published in 1988 and 1991 respectively and will be the first of many retro titles from the label.

“We thought it was consistent to associate our retro-gaming titles to Joystick, a brand that reminds us of the simmering of video games at the end of the 80s. We are delighted to be able to offer modern versions of some titles that have accompanied our youth, at the same period as the legendary 250 issue French video game magazine.” said Stephane Loneard, CEO of Anuman Interactive.

Fire and Forget and Prehistorik will be released for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Collector’s Editions Unveiled

Jamie Laike Tsui

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March 26, 2013

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Ubisoft today unveiled the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag collector’s editions that will be made available in Australia and New Zealand come November. There will be three collector’s editions released.

The largest of the three will be called the Black Chest Edition and will only be available through Uplay here. The collection will contain a 55cm diorama of Captain Edward Kenway on the Jackdaw’s Bow, an exclusive SteelBook, an art book, the official soundtrack, two lithographs, two canvas prints, all Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag in-game content available as pre-0rder bonuses, a collector’s box, a parchment world map, and an actual Black Flag.

The Buccaneer Edition will only be available at EB Games and contains a 46cm Edward Kenway figurine, an art book, the official soundtrack, two lithographs, a collector’s box, and bonus in-game unlocks.

The Skull Edition contains a jumbo steel case, an art book, the official soundtrack, two lithographs, and in-game content.

Those who pre-order the regular game now will get special unlockable content. Additionally, those who pre-order through EB Games, JB Hifi, Uplay, or Mighty Ape will receive a physical Treasure Map that contains a code for The Watch. The Watch is a special member community that will provide bonus content, exclusive information, and “quests” for members only.

A figurine entitled Edward Kenway: The Assassin Pirate is also available for pre-order through Uplay. The figurine comes with even more bonus in-game weapons and skins. That’s a lot of loot!

Find out more about Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag at the official site.

Phosphor Games Sets Up Own Crowdfunding for Project Awakened

Simon Wolfe

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March 26, 2013

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The developers at Phosphor Games are looking to make a pretty ambitious title that will give players the freedom to make almost anything in terms of a character. Project Awakened will let players get unprecedented control in what their character can do from melee, to guns, to powers with their video showcasing this vast diversity.

How are they hoping to bring this game to market? Well, Phosphor Games is looking to crowd source the required funds, but instead of going with Kickstarter or another crowdfunding site, they are opting to try and raise it themselves on the Project Awakened website.

Currently their minimum goal is to reach a $250,000 to be able to release Project Awakened: Danger Room by the end of 2013. Project Awakened: Danger Room not being the full completed game, but a smaller scale simulation to allow players to build a character and test it out in a simulation X-Men style. Though this wouldn’t be the sole release as the minimum goal also includes Project Awakened: Subject in 2014, which will provide a single player story to play with the created character.

Not using an established site might seem like a wary choice for some, but this allows Phosphor Games the freedom to create packages and add-ons to ensure backers get exactly what they want, such as mixing lower level packages with add-ons like either announced game, the soundtrack, art book, or more. Additionally for this weekend only, two “Early Adopter” packages are available that only last until Tuesday, March 26th.

Players wanting to see more about Project: Awakened and Phosphor Games can check out the video overview embedded below and check out the website for more information and help fund HERE.

Tales of Graces f now on the PlayStation Store for download

Luke Halliday

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March 26, 2013

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Namco Bandai have announced that they have now released Tales of Graces f on the PlayStation Store for digital download at the price of $69.95 AUD for the PlayStation 3.

Alongside the standard version of Tales of Graces f however is a special Tales of Graces f – Knight Edition which will feature a ten downloadable items that will assist you with combat and improve your experience. The Tales of Graces f – Knight Edition will cost $89.95 AUD in comparison to the standard edition.

We previously reviewed Tales of Graces f which you can see here. Be sure to pick up Tales of Graces f digitally now on the PlayStation Store.

Super Saiyan God and a Dancing Saiyan in DBZ: Battle of Gods

Kane Bugeja

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March 26, 2013

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Super Saiyan God and a Dancing Saiyan in DBZ: Battle of Gods

Continuing with the steady stream of press releases for Akira Toriyama’s latest installment in the Dragonball Z saga, Battle of Gods, comes a clearer, full body picture of one of the films main attractions: a new transformation. The newest addition to Goku’s large arsenal of form changes is quite simply called Super Saiyan God. Whilst presenting the strongest form known to Dragonball Z, the design is visually similar to the original string of Kaio-Ken forms, from the days before even the first Super Saiyan form. How times have changed.

Scans of illustrations also depict a very out of character Vegeta, showing expressions other than rage and apparently even dancing. So if intense clashes between gods hasn’t gotten you interested in the film, for whatever reason, there’s always that to look forward to.

Creator of Eco the Dolphin Launches Kickstarter for The Big Blue

Mari Shishido

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March 26, 2013

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Creator of Eco the Dolphin Launches Kickstarter for The Big Blue

Ed Annunziata, the creator of Eco the Dolphin, is now working on getting funding via Kickstarter for The Big Blue. The Big Blue is supposed to be the spiritual successor to Eco the Dolphin. The team believes that The Big Blue is the next step in underwater adventure games.

The Big Blue will cover themes like climate change, mass extinction, predation, evolution, and biogenesis. Overall, the game pushes the idea that the earth itself is a living organism and players are a part of it.

If The Big Blue gets funded it will be available on Mac, Windows, iOS, android devices, and maybe the OUYA. The Kickstarter has 34 days to go as of right now, check it out for yourself here.

RuneScape 3 Powered by HTML5 Launching this Summer

Nathan Farrugia

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March 26, 2013

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RuneScape was probably many player’s first foray into the world of the MMO. The free-to-play adventure game has had over 220 million players since its first release in 2001 and now Jagex is looking to improve the game in every way with RuneScape 3.

The game will receive a huge update on the technical side of things with an all new HTML5 powered engine, improved graphics, longer draw distances, new audio and new design features. However big changes are also coming in other forms as the world of RuneScape itself is also being ushered into a new age.

The Creative Director behind RuneScape, Mark Oglive had this to say.

“RuneScape 3 marks a significant moment in RuneScape’s history as the world enters the 6^th Age. All our recent content updates have been building up to this point, massive change is coming, and our players will be able to shape the game with the choices they make. Every single player will have the ability to shape the world.”

More information about RuneScape 3 will be released in the coming weeks. Check out the announcement video below and let us know in the comments about your RuneScape memories from the past and if you are excited for RuneScape 3.

Half Price Drip Drip Available Now

Thomas Hellier

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March 26, 2013

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Casual gaming and rainy days have a lot in common. They’re both provide constant, soothing patterns and drip feed you what you need, although not always in the preferred format. Imminent Games knows this and has joined the two together in their game ‘Drip Drip.’

Reminiscent of games like ‘Glider’ (oh god that takes me back) in its aesthetics, your objective is to stop houses across the USA from flooding. With a few tools at your disposal, it’s a race against the clock to patch up these water logged homes.

If you’re a casual strategy fan then you may want to take advantage of Imminent Games special offer. You can now get ‘Drip Drip’ half price directly from the Imminent Games website here

Creation Entertainment Star Trek Chicago Convention Preview

Mari Shishido

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March 26, 2013

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Creation Entertainment Star Trek Chicago Convention Preview

Chicago’s Official Star Trek Convention will be on May 31st to June 2nd, 2013. The fandom will be in full excitement seeing as the new Star Trek film will be in theaters only day before.

The Guest list will be from two major Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Jonathan Frakes, and many more of the main actors from these two series will be there. In addition, there will be a Star Trek: The Next Generation reunion performance on Saturday night performed by the attending actors Sir Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Gates McFadden, Michael Dorn and Marina Sirtis. The show will be 90 minutes and you must have a separate ticket purchased for it. Most of the tickets are already sold out for the performance, but “red shirt” seating is still available.

The attending cast of Deep Space Nine will be doing a fun performance as well, doing a Star Trek version of the “Rat Pack” Vegas night club act. This will be free for all people at the convention and will take place on Friday featuring Jeffrey Combs, Casey Biggs, Vaughn Armstrong, Ethan Phillips and Max Grodenchik.

There will also be a lot of events that involve fan participation. A music video competition is taking submissions now from people who are confirmed to attend, and the winner will get 100 dollar gift card for Creation products. There will also be a costume parade, and centerpiece contest with prizes as well. And just for fun there will be karaoke.

Rene Auberjonois and Ethan Phillips will be in a theatrical piece together as well. Some special presentations by John Tenuto will be there, one for each day of the convention. Screenwriter Morgan Gendel will be there throughout the convention, and be on stage on Friday. Finally, a Star Trek video game history presentation on all Star Trek games will be on saturday.

To get further details on the event, visit the Star Trek Convention webpage.