Yes, we are getting closer to the March 18th release date for LEGO City Undercover, and things are still looking quite promising. Today, a new television commercial (or a more simple trailer, if you will) has rose up to show off some of the gameplay – as well as detail just what players can expect.
The main protagonist, Chase McCain, will have over 100 vehicles at his disposal as he fights crime, and will be able to utilize disguises as he hunts for enemies “undercover”. Check out the clip below, and note that the Wii U version is headed to stores soon so keep an eye out for this lovely little romp in the future.
EA Games have released a brand new trailer for the upcoming action shooter blockbuster known as Fuse. The latest trailer focuses in on the game’s main protagonist the charismatic Dalton.
From what you can see in the trailer Dalton likes to crack a joke or two in between ass-kicking sessions. He prefers to charge in head-first kick some ass and ask questions later. He is the leader of the elite team of agents tasked with discovering the Fuse compound, a role he takes on despite his questionable past.
Be sure to get to know Dalton in the trailer below. Let u know what you think of Dalton and of Fuse in the comments section.
Nintendo and Capcom are looking to make Monster Hunter fans even happier, as the online community is sure to get a boost now that cross-region play has been announced. This little feature will be downloadable shortly after the game’s launch, allowing Aussies, North Americans, and our friends in Europe to all play together in up to four player battles. Of course downloadable quests will also be offered, with the first launching on March 23rd – the day of the release.
The same launch update will also include off-TV play, letting Wii U players take the hunting to their Gamepad screens. Sure, we still have a couple of weeks to go, but this news is certainly getting us more excited about the first big release for the platform of 2013.
In case you haven’t been to the store today or checked any of the digital download services available to gamers nowadays, then you may have missed out on the fact that Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics’ Tomb Raider has hit store shelves pretty much worldwide.
To go along with the game’s release across the globe, the company released the below “Day One” trailer which actually is an extended version of the basic television commercial. Anyways, we’ve already reviewed the title and found it to be quite an enjoying game and you can read more about what made it such an enjoyable title here.
Today Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have revealed that a franchise that has remained in the shadows for many years will finally be appearing once again sometime next year. These companies have revealed that the next Thief title has been announced and will be coming to “high end PCs and next generation consoles” sometime in 2014.
Little is known about the title at this time, however the game will take place in a city called The City where the rich live luxurious lives and the poor suffer from sickness and famine. Players will step into the boots of Garrett who is a master thief with the ability to freely choose his path through the game’s levels and how they will approach each challenge. To go along with this announcement, the company decided to give everyone a brief message from Garrett.
Time has moved on. Power has shifted. New greed replaces the old.
But to remain free in the city of chains – that is still the greatest prize.
First I stole to survive… then I survived to steal.
I am one man; I hear your secrets, see your hidden truths.
I am the shadows, the dark and deadly, the velvet night. You will not see me coming.
For those of you who have been eagerly awaiting the release of the two latest Naruto games, the wait is over! Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is now available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and Naruto Powerful Shippuden is out now on the Nintendo 3DS.
Both games take place within the unforgettable Naruto universe albeit in vastly different forms. Naruto Powerful Shippuden is based upon the popular comedy anime Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee and His Ninja Pals whereas Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is based upon the Naruto Shippuden series. As you can imagine Powerful Shippuden takes a more comedic tone in comparison to Ninja Storm 3’s more serious atmosphere.
Both titles are out now for you to get your hands on so be sure to pick them up. Don’t forget to let us know what you think of both of these titles in the comments section below.
Chances are if you are on the internet and got bored you’ve probably played some variant of the classic match-3 puzzle game, where hint hint you have to match three things of the same to score points. Well, indie developer Cube Roots is finally releasing their first game with publisher Devolver Digital and while it still utilizes match-3 in part of its gameplay there is a lot more going on.
Dungeon Hearts has players matching runes of the same color, but this is during battles where the attacks are impacted by the runes on the field and thusly those being matched. This makes it less about finding the optimum way to matches runes and more about quickly and strategically making the combos that will make the most impact in the battles.
Priced at $2.99 Dungeon Hearts will be releasing onto Steam for PC and Mac March 28th, as well as the Apple App Store for the iPad. To see some of the gameplay in action watch the trailer embedded below, as well as check out some shots of the game in the gallery.
The Australian Anime Industry is currently going through a period of great growth. Last year a new company joined the fray down under in the form of Hanabee. Since beginning operations they have made quite an impact on the community and industry. I recently got a chance to conduct an interview with CEO of Hanabee, Eric Cherry in order to get his thoughts on the state of the industry and its future.
Q. Hanabee is a relative newcomer to the Australian anime industry, having only just begun operation last year. What do you believe sets Hanabee apart from the rest of the industry down under?
A. At present, we exist as a company purely to service the anime and gaming community. All our activities are designed with the same audience in mind, and I believe we’re the only company with this approach.
Q. How would you describe Hanabee’s position in the current landscape of the Australian anime industry?
A. Hanabee is a pretty dynamic company. We’re continuing to try out ideas that we hope resonate more and more with the community. If we keep having success in this area it should go a long way towards putting us in the position to exist.
Q. In the past few years there has been a notable increase in the popularity of more niche titles such as those from the noitaminA brand. Hanabee has even recently announced the acquisition of Kids on the Slope, another series that ran on noitaminA. What do you believe makes these kinds of titles so popular?
A. I think noitaminA’s overall success is attributed to the high level of talent they were able to attract to their projects. Kids on the Slope has the Director/Musical Composition A-Team from Cowboy Bebop behind it so I think it has a real chance of resonating with a wider anime audience.
Q. A lot of the titles in Hanabee’s library could be classified as niche. Can we expect to see more mainstream series licensed by Hanabee in the future?
A. Yes.
Q. Simulcast streaming has become a mainstay in the industry at this day and age with both Madman Entertainment and Siren Visual having tried their hand at it. Is this something that Hanabee would be interested in trying out?
A. Australia’s a funny market for simulcasting because it’s not big enough to generate substantial revenue from advertising or subscription sources, but I think it will eventually. We will jump in at one point, but we will need to be smart about it.
Q. There are several anime distributors in Australia, but very few manga distributors. Has Hanabee considered releasing manga in Australia?
A. We have, but we’re not ready to make any announcements one way or the other right now.
Q. Since its inception Hanabee has proven itself to be a company strongly involved with the anime community. Why do you believe it is important to stay so closely in touch with your audience?
A. Thanks. I can’t imagine a situation where it wasn’t important for a company to stay closely in touch with its audience, so it’s kind of a hard one to answer. I suppose if Hanabee was to grow substantially, a close relationship with the community may become harder, but it will always be important.
Q. Social Media is undoubtedly an incredibly useful tool for connecting with your audience. What can anime fans expect from Hanabee on Facebook and Twitter?
A. The element of surprise is one of the things that keeps it fresh, so I wouldn’t be willing to answer this question directly. That said, we’ll continue to invest resources into this area and come up with innovative ways to use it.
Q. What advice do you have for someone looking to get working in the anime industry?
A. Send us your CV and if an opportunity that suites your skill set comes up we’ll contact you.
Q. How do you view the current state of the Australian anime industry and where do you see it heading in the future?
A. It’s expanded a lot in a short amount of time so I expect it will eventually have to contract a bit, then probably ebb and flow like the USA market does.
Q. Is there anything you would like to say to all the fans of Hanabee reading this?
A. Reach out. Message us, make suggestions, come see us at conventions, share with us the ideas you have to build your own community and we’ll do everything we can to support you.
Q. Thank you for your time.
A. Indeed, thanks for the opportunity!
That concludes our interview with Hanabee CEO, Eric Cherry. For more information on Hanabee and their products you can check out their official website here. As always be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section below.
Blood Bowl, the fantasy sports game based on the Warhammer universe, has been out for fours years and received 3 expansion packs in that time. With that success Cyanide Studio has decided to team up with Games Workshop again for an new and different take on the bloodiest sport in fantasy.
Blood Bowl: Star Coach puts players in the role of coach instead of player where they will be tasked with forming a team deciding on everything from race, to playbook. Then once they think they’ve got a solid team put together, pit them against another coach’s team from any platform. Coaches are able to improve their team by a variety of means, from star players to new staff.
Set for release in second quarter 2013 for the PC, with Mac and tablet versions to follow later in the year, Blood Bowl: Star Coach will be available free-to-play. Check out the gallery embedded below to see a few in-progress screens to see a little of what Cyanide is bringing.
Marvelhas finally released a new theatrical trailer for Iron Man 3, set for the big screen worldwide on May 3rd 2013.
The epic third installment, directed by Shane Black, brings the well-known Marvel Comic superhero who returns with a vengeance to reclaim his dignity and overcome his enemies after his personal assets are destroyed. Based on the trailer, we can expect to see the greatest ‘iron men’ battle yet, as Stark takes on himself in the form of a new villain: The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley).
Following the return of a stunning cast lead by ‘iron’ man Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and his beautiful girlfriend and upcoming sidekick, Gwyneth Paltrow, there is no reason you should not watch this!
Check out the official trailer featured below and be sure to let us know what you think of this upcoming film in the comments section.
