EA Mobile announced their latest iOS game, TMI Trivia. The game is a pop culture and current events trivia game that personalizes the game to each and every player. The game will be personalized based of player’s Facebook profiles, iTune profiles, and survey answers provided by the player. TMI Trivia has content provided by Variety, SPIN, Celebuzz, and Fanhattan with more content partners in the future.
“There are three things that make TMi Trivia revolutionary,” said Jon Dean, Vice President and Executive Producer at EA All Play. “Firstly, our questions are fun because they are about topics you know and love, including music, TV, and movies. Secondly, TMi Trivia is a connected, social game, so the questions are always fresh and relevant. Finally, the game is personalized and adapted based on your interests and your friends’ interests. The more you play, the more the game gains intelligence of what you like, and it delivers content based on your past playing habits.”
The game is played with up to five players answering the same set of questions, racing against the clock. TMI Trivia will be free to download and play. The game will first launch in Canada followed by a worldwide release in the coming months. Find out more about TMI Trivia at the official Facebook page here.
Special Forces: Team X is coming out this week and to get out the word a little more Zombie Studios has released a video blog to give just a little update about the game. The video includes Creative Studio Head Jared Gerritzen and Andy Kipling talking just a little bit about the game, describing it as a “casual-core” third-person shooter.
Focused on team play in a variable environment featuring three parts that dynamically change between rounds for more than 100 combinations. Special Forces: Team X comes out February 6th, 2013, which the guys in the video are kind enough to remind as being a Wednesday. Interested players can check out the video blog embedded below and those interested in getting the game for Xbox 360 can download it when it releases for 1200 MS Points, or those wanting to get it for PC can pre-order it now and save 10% HERE.
Today Konami released not only a handful of screenshots for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate but also a large number of artwork and concept art images have been released as well. You can check out the images below.
For those who don’t know, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate is being developed by Mercury Steam and is set 25 years after the events that occurred during the first Lords of Shadow game and works as an in-between for the events of Lords of Shadow 1 and Lords of Shadow 2. Currently the game is set to be released exclusively on the 3DS on March 5th in North America and March 8th in Europe.
Naughty Dog has just debuted another trailer for their enormously popular new I.P. The Last of Us. The video allows us to take a look at some more of the amazing action and atmospheric tension that has made the game so popular with fans and critics alike. Creeping through some abandoned subways in the dark may seem a bit creepy, but add in the randomly wandering, flesh-eating, fungal zombies and you have a recipe for some truly hairy moments.
The Last of Us will be released exclusively for the Playstation 3 and is set to hit stores around the world on an international release date of May 7th. Taking on the role of protagonist Joel and accompanied by Ellie (an A.I. controlled companion), gamers will be placed on the edge of their seats as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world to escape a harsh military regime and find safety from the infection.
A post apocalyptic game now with actual colour? Hurrah!
Prey 2 has had a very strange history over the past few years. Two years ago at E3 2011, everything seemed fine and there were playable demo units set up at the Bethesda booth while giant screens played through the same amazing looking trailer over and over again.
However since then, news about the game has changed from trailers, hands-on and screenshots to talks about cancellations and a mystery as to what is happening with the game. Well it seems that there may be some news soon as a countdown sitethat contains mysterious symbols was placed online over the weekend. If you happen to check out the game’s source code you’ll see references to Prey 2 as well as Tommy from the first title. It has been said that the website will be fully revealed on March 1st, but it is currently unknown if that will remain true.
While Bethesda has already announcedwhen gamers in North America will finally be able to download The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s DLC for the first time ever, gamers in Europe have only had a vague release window to go on. Well today that changed when Bethesda announced the release dates for the DLC in Europe.
These dates shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, as in fact they are only one day after their American counterparts, but the Dragonborn DLC drops on February 13th while Hearthfire lands on February 20th and finally Dawnguard is to be released on February 27th.
It is worth noting that, going from Bethesda’s announcement, the French, Italian, German and Spanish versions of the game will not be able to download the DLC as of yet as they are still working with Sony to see a release date for these versions.
Today marks two announcements for the Dragon Ball Z manga. One, Viz’s digital Weekly Shonen Jump has just debuted the first color chapter of the manga, starting with Raditz landing on planet Earth. The second reveal today happened to be that the first three issues of the manga were released in Japan today and with that their covers have been revealed.
These are the first three covers to the full colored DBZ manga which is set to cover the Saiyan Saga as a whole. As for the continuation of the series, the five color volume of the Freiza Saga is currently scheduled to be released in Japan on April 4th. It is currently unknown whether Viz Media will release the physical volumes of the color DBZ manga overseas as of yet.
In the latest issue of Viz Media’s digital Weekly Shonen Jump it was announced that the brand new World Trigger manga by Daisuke Ashihara will be debuting in next week’s issue. Never heard of World Trigger? Well there is a very good reason for that and that reason happens to be that the manga hasn’t even debuted in Japan yet and is scheduled to make it’s debut next week in Japan’s own Shonen Jump magazine.
The debut of World Trigger will feature a few color pages and be 54 pages long and you can find Viz’s description of the series and an image of the announcement below:
Fire Emblem fanatics hoping to pick up Fire Emblem Awakening today for their Nintendo 3DS may be disappointed to hear that their appears to be several issues with the shipment of retail copies of the game.
Amazon warns their is a ‘potential shipping delay’ and Gamestop reports that the game is ‘currently unavailable’. Game Informer inquired as to why this was with several stores and it has come to light that their has been major issues with shipping of the retail copies with expected arrival ranging between February 6-11 depending upon the store.
This is unfortunate news for those looking for the physical release of the game, but those who take to the 3DS eShop should have no problem downloading the game digitally.
Un-Go Studio: BONES Publisher: Siren Visual Release Date: January 24, 2012 Price:$49.95 – Available Here
Overview: The truth can mean many things to different people. Depending upon who you ask the truth could be an enemy, a friend, a secret, a revelation or even salvation. What truth is though, is an ideal. One’s truth can be another’s lie, it all comes down to what one chooses to believe. The truth is what you believe it to be, even if in another’s eyes your truth is a lie. Un-Go thoroughly embodies this ideal.
Un-Go is an inspired anime series propelled by purpose. Deconstructing a variety of facets of the mystery genre it breathes fresh air into stagnation with intelligent and refined narrative finesse. Based upon the work of Ango Sakaguchi, Un-Go becomes something truly special. If you’ve been looking for a thoughtful anime filled to the brim with creativity, stop searching, this is the one.
Story: Like a song sung without any words, Un-Go is a series that keeps its message underneath the surface only becoming clear once you take the time to really listen to what it is trying to say. With a masterfully composed tale told beneath an array of equally brilliant tales, Un-Go is a storytelling delight worth savouring.
Employing a decisively distinctive cast of characters and stories to tell, Un-Go spins its web of mysteries elegantly over the course of 11 well-crafted episodes, each serving a purpose of defining the greater mystery of this series – our truth.
Shinjurou Yuki is the Defeated Detective, a man shamed by his nemesis the adored genius Kaishou Rinroku. Shinjurou is somewhat of a spiritual successor of Sherlock Holmes, with an insatiable knack for solving mysteries with his incredible skills of deduction and bad habit of finding himself at the forefront of many cases. While both men have their similarities what separates Shinjurou from Rinroku however is there purpose. Shinjurou is a man compelled by the truth, whereas Rinroku is a man who only cares to see a case resolved regardless of the truth. This undoubtedly places both men constantly at odds with one another. A reminder that the truth is what we believe it to be.
Un-Go implements a series of short mystery arcs, ranging between 1-3 episodes in length for each. What makes Un-Go so captivating however is that much like its protagonist it doesn’t dwell on the resolution of a case more so that it focuses on the truth and circumstances of it. This is where Un-Go shines, it treats each of its mysteries with a level of delicacy that you just don’t find in series of this genre. Instead of being concerned with the outcome, Un-Go explores the heart of the issues it presents, never truly casting a judging eye upon any of its characters. Again, the truth is what we believe it to be.
Over the course of its run, the series introduces us to a plethora of memorable characters each chiseled at bit by bit gaining greater definition with each passing episode. Inga is an enigma, a truth better left untold. Her relationship with Shinjurou is largely left for speculation, with Un-Go deciding that some mysteries are best left just that. It tells enough without telling too much, a balance that few pull off effectively.
Kazamori and Rie round off the main cast, both being characters stuck between two worlds. Kazamori is a being given life by artificial intelligence. His cutting views on humanity coupled with an innate curiosity of it prove to be a highlight of the series. One can’t help but feel that despite his perspective he longs to be part of what he sees. Rie is likewise torn, between loyalty for her father Kaishou Rinroku and her nagging feeling that Shinjurou’s truth is more in line with her own. These two characters are of course just scratching the surface of what is indeed a very well-written cast of characters.
On top of its well-rounded cast, Un-Go features a fully realised world that is rich with personality and a deep history. Through its immense world Un-Go explores social and political issues with a deft intelligence and wit providing a commentary on the way society and politicians in particular value and consider the notion of truth.
For all of its brilliance, Un-Go does have one fallacy – it ends too soon. Even though it develops its setting, cast, story and overall message gracefully, there is still so much left unanswered. In spite of that you leave Un-Go satisfied, there are still mysteries left to be solved and truths left to be told.
“I’m still searching…” the Defeated Detective decides in a moment that serves as a manifesto for Un-Go. Searching for the truth is ultimately a fruitless endeavour. No matter how powerful Inga may be, there is no one great truth. The search for truth is the search for meaning. That is the search that truly matters, after all that same Detective still searching once said, “We’re all just in the process of falling.”
Visuals and Audio: BONES has never been known for anything less than brilliant in terms of production. Un-Go is no different. It is another in a long line of gorgeously depicted BONES anime series, one with its own pronounced artistic vision and voice. It is refined and lavishly detailed, featuring some unforgettable character designs and a resonant setting that feels both strange yet familiar.
Proving they are no slouch when it comes to animation, BONES’ Un-Go also can lay claim to conveying some of the most captivating feats of animation in recent memory. Whether it is the subtle movements of characters such an Inga to the more pronounced sequences such as those seen in the final episode, Un-Go is beautifully animated throughout.
Arguably the true star of Un-Go is its astonishing musical composition crafted by the enigmatic Narasaki. What Narasaki accomplishes is difficult to put into words. Un-Go’s score quietly weaves a tale of its own, providing atmosphere and emotion that few soundtracks do. What Narasaki has composed is a genuine musical masterpiece, this accomplishment deserves all the appreciation it garners.
Complimenting Narasaki’s wondrous performance is the opening and ending themes, ‘How to Go’ by School Food Punishment and ‘Fantasy’ by LAMA respectively. Both tracks provide an excellent bookend for each episode of Un-Go, fitting seamlessly into the soundtrack Narasaki has composed.
This particular release of Un-Go features both English and Japanese audio and I am pleased to say that both versions feature phenomenal voice work. As a matter of fact I believe the English dub to be Sentai Filmworks best to date.
Extras: Siren Visual’s release of the complete series of Un-Go features a plethora of bonus content, making this undoubtedly the definitive release of the series. This DVD collection alongside compiling the entire 11 episode run of the series also features the prequel OVA film Inga-Ron (dubbed into English at that), a special Ango Sakaguchi event, an interview with the director and writer of the series, a 10 episode mini series spin-off titled Inga Nikki and the usual textless opening and endings themes. All of this makes for one of the best anime releases I have ever had the pleasure to watch, providing hours of extra content, something that isn’t commonplace with anime.
Overall: The search for meaning is one we all take in life and its the quest that Un-Go is defined by. We spend our lives searching for meaning. We may all just be in the process of falling, but even falling has a purpose. That is what Un-Go is about; the truth we find in ourselves.
Whether you’re searching, falling, or perhaps something in between, Un-Go is a landmark anime series that evokes thought, emotion and that romantic curiosity for meaning that resides within us all. It is a modern day classic that is honestly far ahead of its time. The world may not be ready for Un-Go, but its the truth the world needs.
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Today marks two announcements for the Dragon Ball Z manga. One, Viz’s digital Weekly Shonen Jump has just debuted the first color chapter of the manga, starting with Raditz landing on planet Earth. The second reveal today happened to be that the first three issues of the manga were released in Japan today and with that their covers have been revealed.
