Today Atlus decided to release a small collection of screenshots for Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. This time around, the screens focus on some of the… lets say colorful… NPCs and people you will run across while playing through the game.
For those who don’t know, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is a first-person dungeon crawling RPG which is set in the future where the world has become a fusion of horror and cyberpunk. The story is set to take place in Amami City which has a sinister secret behind all of it’s technological advancement.
Remember Dragon’s Crown? The game that has had so many delays a lot of people may have forgotten about it? Well today Atlus chose to update the game’s official website with a teaser letting fans know when to expect news about the game.
As you can tell from the above image, the VanillaWare developed game will be given some sort of update next week on March 21st. Dragon’s Crown was originally announced two years ago and was meant to be published by Ignition Entertainment, however after a year of nothing being said about the game, Atlus took over publishing rights for the title. Those curious about what the game is, can check out it’s trailer released last month here.
While we now know that The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is set to be released on the PC, PlayStation 3 and PS Vita sometime later this year, we haven’t seen much from the game since it was announced late in 2012.
Now today Edmund McMillen chose to post a teaser image, which you can see above, that shows off the Vita version of The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth via a boss-like teaser showing Isaac facing off against a horrible looking skull-face thing. When it was announced that Binding of Isaac: Rebirth would be heading to consoles, an Xbox 360 and Wii U version were mentioned as being attempted, however given the nature of the game, it is currently unknown if either company will allow the title to be released on their console.
Recently it was surprisingly revealedthat Drakengard 3 is currently being developed by Access Games and will be published by Square Enix sometime in the future. However outside of some artwork and scans of a magazine, no one knew what to expect from the game.
That is until today when the game’s official websitelaunched with some high resolution screens from the game. Now while the graphics from these screens look rather dismal, it is worth noting that the developers mentioned that the title is only 60% done at this point, so hopefully things will improve visually by the time the game is released.
With the upcoming release of action-platformer Alien Spidy, Leicester, UK-based Kalypso Media has released a video showing the xenomorphic arachnid tearing through six levels with extreme speed and ease.
Alien Spidy, developed by Enigma Software, puts you in the shoes (shoes, shoes, and shoes) of “Spidy,” an alien spider who’s crash landed on earth in search of his friend, Virgi, and the lost parts of his now-scattered spaceship.
Features of Alien Spidy include:
69 Levels
Three settings (Forest, Pond, Caves)
More than 300 collectibles and achievements
A mixture of side-scrolling action artistically crafted with bright landscapes
Constantly evolving physical puzzles
Alien Spidy will be available on March 20 for XBox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points and for the Mac and PC for $9.99. The game will also launch on the PlayStation Network shortly thereafter for the price of $9.99. For more info on Alien Spidy, be sure to check out the official website here.
Today the Mugen Souls Z opening sequence was revealed a full month before the game is set to be released in Japan. The opening video can be checked out below and as you can see, some things have changed since players last left Chou-Chou in the original Mugen Souls.
In this title, players follow the story of the Ultimate God Sylma who, after waking up from a long sleep, has set out to gather power from other gods in the universe. As you can see, she runs into Chou-Chou and a number of other new and returning characters, though Chou-Chou seems to have shrunk for some unknown reason. Anyways, Mugen Souls Z is set to be released in Japan on April 25th and currently there has been no mention as to whether or not this game will be released overseas.
Today a new video was released for Atelier Meruru Plus and this time around we have director Yoshito Okamura showing up for a countdown video for the game. The first video is five minutes long and goes over various aspects of the game as well as how players will have a number of costumes to switch between with this Vita version of the game.
He also mentions something we already knew, and that is the fact that if the player has Atelier Totori Plus save data on their Vita, then they will unlock various bonus items for Atelier Meruru Plus. Now, at the moment none of the Atelier Plus titles have been announced for Western release, however Atelier Totori Plus was ratedin Australia so there is hope.
Puzzle games and portables go hand in hand, don’t they? Well, there is about to be yet another title for us to sink time into on the 3DS thanks to developer cerasus.media, and it goes by the name of Jewel Master Atlantis. Much like you would expect, this romp lets players rebuild the mysterious location through puzzles, with the classic match-3 styled gameplay we loved since Bejeweled made it’s debut.
Features include:
· 100 challenging levels and two game modes
· Exciting bonus features
· Collect trophies
· Match 3 adventure with completely new features
You can get a glimpse of the game for yourself through screenshots and even a nice little trailer down below, and know that Jewel Master Atlantis is now available in Europe for 4,99 € on Nintendo 3DS eShop. The US release will follow soon.
Capcom have been doing a great job as of late, delivering Mega Man in small doses to the eShop through classic titles. Today, fans have another reason to cheer as Mega Man 3 has made it’s portable debut – and of course can be purchased on the 3DS for the usual price of $4.99.
Those looking for something with an original premise are also in luck, as Forgotten Legions – a new RTS for the DSiWare and eShop has hit the service for $4.99. “Goony”, which looks to be a bit of a more intense Q-Bert styled adventure can also be purchased from the eShop at $1.99.
As far as demos go, Chasing Aurora can finally be tested out on the Wii U, while GameFreak’s HarmoKnight has a demo form this week landing on the 3DS. Full digital games entering the sphere this week include Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and The Croods: Prehistoric Party! for the 3DS and Wii U – which will launch on March 19th. Also coming out next week for the Wii U is Need for Speed Most Wanted, Lego City Undercover, and the classic Punch Out! Feat. Dr. Dream. Out now however is Rayman Origins and Reel Fishing 3D Paradise for the 3DS. Phew…stay with me here.
Wrapping things up, you can snag the delectable and equally puzzling Ketzal’s Corridors on sale this week for just $4.99.
So there you have it. A lot of full digital, a few new gems, and plenty of software such as Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate to look forward to over the coming week.
In what is slowly becoming an increasing trend, the Japanese home video release of the latest anime film by Makoto Shinkai will include English subtitles. This was revealed on its official website, known as Kotonoha no Niwa in Japan, along with the extras, features and price of the release.
The Blu-ray version will cost 6,090 yen (AUD$62) and will contain the original soundtrack along with an extra 90 minutes of bonus features such as interviews with the director and cast, a lengthy feature on Shinkai’s unique filmography, a story board and the theatrical trailer. Buyers will also be treated to a 16-page booklet.
The DVD version will be priced at a much more attractive 3,360 yen (AUD$34) and comes in a slimmer package with the soundtrack, a short filmography feature and 30 minutes of extra footage containing the interviews and theatrical trailer.
The Garden of Words is one of Shinkai’s shorter films at just 46 minutes and hits Japanese theaters on May 31, with the home release confirmed for June 21.
Makoto Shinkai’s work has enjoyed widespread praise, with many referring to him as “the new Miyazaki”. His previous attempts include Voices of a Distant Star, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, 5cm Per Second and the recent Children Who Chase Lost Voices. All made the cut and were licensed in Australia over the years.
The Garden of Words joins Japan’s growing number of Blu-ray/DVD releases that include English subtitles, with titles such as Fate/Zero, Code Geass: Akito the Exiled and the upcoming Nanoha The Movie 2nd all containing what many consider a blessing.
