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KING Art games kickstarts Battle Worlds: Kronos

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March 21, 2013

Award winning independent game developers KING Art games, best known for producing high quality point and click adventure games, recently announced it is seeking fan funding through Kickstarter to complete its unfinished turn-based strategy game Battle Worlds: Kronos.

A prototype of the game was completed six years ago and fans of the strategy genre have been asking for the title ever since. Creative Director Jan Theysen spoke about why now was the time for his team to return to the title.

“We’re really excited at the thought of finally putting all the pieces of this game together, after having to stop development on the game some years ago. The time wasn’t right for a resurrection of classic turn-based strategy, but now we believe the world is ready”

The game needs $120,000 to be completed and is likely to achieve that goal with its already established community support. Those who support the campaign with a minimum of $20 will receive a full digital copy of the game and gain access to an exclusive beta as well as access to the development forums.

Battle Worlds: Kronos is a turn-based strategy game based on a hexagonal style grid with two single player campaigns, challenge maps and both live and asynchronous multiplayer modes. It is planned for release on PC, Mac and Linux.

If you would like to help the cause which is almost half way there already, visit the Battle Worlds: Kronos Kickstarter campaign.

Tales of Xillia’s potential release date leaked

Travis Bruno

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March 21, 2013

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If you’ve ever been inside of a GameStop you’ve probably seen the various print-outs they have laying around that show what type of games are coming out soon. Well before those sheets are created, GameStop has a long list of video game release dates stored on a computer. Well today an unknown GameStop employee decided to snap a picture showing Tales of Xillia coming out on July 2nd.

It is worth noting that the “SD” next to certain titles means “Street Date” and considering the Xillia listing does not contain said SD then it may still change, however in the Summer, video game releases are almost non-existent so it would likely be a very smart release window for Namco to target.

There will be no single-player Tomb Raider DLC

Travis Bruno

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March 21, 2013

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If you were hoping for some extra storyline DLC or even some extra tombs for Lara to explore in the single-player then prepare to be disappointed. In an “ask me anything” on Reddit, the global brand director Karl Stewart stated that there would only be multiplayer DLC in the future.

To be a bit more specific, Stewart stated “There are currently no plans in place for any Single Player expansions. All of our DLC is based around the Multiplayer experience for now.” This obviously is disappointing news to fans and only goes to show that Tomb Raider’s multiplayer may have simply been tacked on so that DLC could be added later to wring more money out of gamers. If you haven’t already done so check out our review for the game here.

Bioshock Infinite’s latest video details Elizabeth’s creation

Travis Bruno

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March 21, 2013

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With Bioshock Infinite set to be released next week, Irrational Games has released a new video for the title that actually takes players behind-the-scenes and shows off how the game’s heroine Elizabeth was created. For example, did you know that she came from multiple women working together to create her voice acting as well as performing the motion capture work? Well you can find out more about that with this six minute long video that covers all of the aspects that went into creating Elizabeth.

Anyways, fans can expect to see Bioshock Infinite on store shelves next week on March 26th for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360.

Silent Hill: Book of Memories DLC released alongside patch

Travis Bruno

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March 21, 2013

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If you’ve been looking to add a little variety to your Silent Hill: Book of Memories gameplay then you’ll be happy to hear that some new DLC for the game has been released. The DLC costs $4.99 and comes with fifty different outfits, fifteen new accessories and artifacts, ten new weapons fifteen new story notes, two new enemies and four new trophies.

As you can see above, players can even start the game playing as Heather Mason or another Silent Hill star, James Sunderland. Outside of the DLC, the game has been patched to fix various user complaints, including the penalty for dying on a stage and the nerfing of various traps.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Collector’s Edition hits AU shores this August

Luke Halliday

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March 21, 2013

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Namco Bandai Games have revealed that One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 has set sail for Australian shores and will land with an awesome collector’s edition this August.

The collector’s edition for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 includes the standard game and comes bundled with a special limited edition 14cm Monkey D. Luffy figure that is surely a must-have item for all One Piece fanatics.

You can pre-order the One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 collector’s edition at www.ebgames.com.au and www.jbhifi.com.au. Also in case you missed it you can check out the latest trailer for the game here. The game is set for release across Australia and New Zealand in August 2013 exclusively for the PlayStation 3.

You can take a good look at the special figure of One Piece’s protagonist Monkey D. Luffy, the Captain of the Strawhat Pirates below.

Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut Due Out April 30th

Dustin Spencer

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March 21, 2013

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Well, after a couple of minimal delays and a lot of anticipation, Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut now has a release date – along with a list of features. Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut will be hitting the Playstation 3 on April 30th in the US and 2nd of MAY in both AU and New Zealand, bringing about new content to those who have been craving more since 2010.

New Features Include:

New Scenario – Surprising new scenario from the game’s director, Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro that will please new and hardcore fans alike
HD graphics – complete graphic overhaul with new HD textures
Improved Controls – reworked control system and mappable controls allow for an even better combat experience
Downloadable content – Expand the mystery beyond the original game and let Agent York (and Zach) live it up in Greenvale – Details TBA…*PROFILING STAR*

Early customers that also purchase the game from participating retailers will also be able to get some DLC as a pre-order bonus. So there you have it. Mark the date and get ready, as Agent York is making his comeback and has a lot more stories to share.

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Gets a Launch Trailer

Dustin Spencer

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March 21, 2013

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You have to admit that going into The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct after TellTale’s adaptation can make a lot of fans nervous of what to expect, but now – you can get a better glimpse as Activision have released a new launch trailer for the game, going along with all of the recent coverage we have seen.

Mostly, this trailer shows a much more solid product, which is a bit of a relief. The voice acting is also well done from what we have seen, so I would say it would be safe to check this one out and take it for a spin, but you might want to think on a rental before you make the jump. Check out the trailer below, and you can pick up Survival Instinct as of today for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge’s weapons, ninpo and more detailed with new screens

Travis Bruno

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March 21, 2013

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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge’s weapons, ninpo and more detailed with new screens

Today Tecmo Koei revealed additional details for their upcoming release of Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge as well as a number of new screenshots. Ryu will have access to some powerful but slow Dual Sword weaponry which have a shockwave like attack, an upgradable Lunar Staff as well as the Kusari-Gama scythe.

The new female characters will also have additional weaponry and abilities. Ayane will have new revamped Ultimate Techniques and combo attacks as well as a Phantom Spear skill. As for Momiji and Kasumi, you can check them out in action below. It is interesting to note that outside of new weapons and character additions, there will also be a hundred Ninja Trials for players to test their skills with. Expect to see Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on April 2nd.

Logitech Reboots G Series of PC Gaming Peripherals

Jamie Laike Tsui

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March 21, 2013

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Logitech Reboots G Series of PC Gaming Peripherals

Logitech announced their new G series line up of PC gaming peripherals. “Using infrared technology, Logitech studied the interaction between hand and device during gameplay. As a result, gamers can expect to see several advancements in the new Logitech G lineup,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, general manager of the Logitech gaming business group. The new devices feature stronger reinforcement points on commonly used areas.

The G700s is Logitech’s new wireless gaming mouse. Logitech boasts reporting rates equal to a wired USB gaming mouse. A hydrophobic coating keeps a dry grip on the mouse even after a scary session of your favourite horror game. The mouse also includes 13 programmable macroable buttons. The G700s will retail for $99.99 USD/$149.99 AUD.

For those preferring their mice wired connections, the G500s features a laser sensor, customizable weight and centre of gravity, and 10 programmable macro buttons. The G500s retails for $69.99 USD/$89.95 AUD.

The G400s is Logitech’s high end optical mouse. Mechanical switches will keep the mouse going after 20 million clicks and the sensor can scale from 400 to 4000 DPI. The G400s will retail for $59.99 USD/$69.95 AUD.

The G100s is the budget optical mouse designed for MOBA and strategy gamers. The small ambidextrous body is perfect for gamers who have smaller hands or prefer a claw grips. The G100 has an MSRP of $39.99 USD.

The G19s is the is the latest upgrade to the legendary G series of GamePanel keyboards that started with the Logitech G15 keyboard and evolved onto the G19 that featured a colour LCD screen. The G19s maintains the full coloured GamePanel LCD screen and adds custom coloured backlighting, hydrophobic coating, 12 programmable macro keys, anti ghosting capabilities, and two high speed USB 2.0 ports. The G19s has a recommended retail price of $199.99 USD/$249.95 AUD.

If the G19s is a little out of your budget, the G510s has a monocolour GamePanel LCD with 18 programmable macro keys. The keyboard sports a hydrophobic coating on the palm rest for a dry gaming experience. The G510s has an MSRP of $119.99 USD/$159.95 AUD.

Logitech is in the mechanical keyboard market with the G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard featuring non clicking keycaps with rubber o rings to soften the noise. The keyboard is rounded out with six macro keys and costs $199.95 AUD

On the headset front, the G430 Surround Sound Gaming headset provides virtual 7.1 channel surround sound through Dolby Headphone technology. The ear cups are washable and the microphone folds away when not in use. The G430 will be available for $79.99 USD/$159.95 AUD.

Finally, the G230 is the stereo version of the G430. The headset sports 40mm neodymium drivers, an noise cancelling microphone, and inline audio controls. The G230 has an MSRP of $59.99 USD/$79.95 AUD.

The new G series of products will be available at stockists for these products at JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman, EB Games, Dick Smith and the Logitech website http://gaming.logitech.com/en-au and also in the US in April 2013 an in Europe in May 2013. Find out more here.