Today Sega of Japan has released a six minute long video showing off a number of the features that the PlayStation Vita version of Phantasy Star Online 2 will have once it is released in Japan on February 28th. The trailer can be seen below and you can begin hoping for a localization of the Vita version of the game.
Of course if it never does happen, don’t feel too bad because Sega has previously announced that the PC version of the free-to-play Phantasy Star Online 2 will be released in English for North America sometime in the future. You can check out the English version of the game’s official website here.
Microprose and Zombie Studios are releasing a new game with publisher Atari and although it is a third-person cover based shooter, it does offer plenty of innovation. Special Forces: Team X is focused on working as a team, so that players can work together in teams of 2-4 to take out and defeat the opposing team in 5 different game types.
What kind of innovation is Special Forces: Team X bringing? For one the map each game takes place on is determined not by voting for a given map, but instead by voting for specific environment pieces allowing for over 100 different combinations to change up gameplay. Additionally, the weapons used in the game get to use the official licensed names thanks to the partnership with Cybergun SA, as well as offering full customization.
Special Forces: Team X will be released February 6th on Xbox Live Arcade and PC, which those interested in getting it on Steam should consider pre-ordering as they can get it 10% off HERE.
EA Games have just now revealed a new trailer for the upcoming Battlefield 3 digital expansion titled Battlefield 3: End Game. The new trailer details the digital expansion and what Battlefield fans have to look forward to.
You can check out the trailer for Battlefield 3: End Game below. The new digital expansion reintroduces classic Battlefield multiplayer modes like Capture the Flag and Air Superiority. On top of that there will be new vehicles and weaponry for players to enjoy. It is simply a Battlefield fans wonderland!
Will you be getting Battlefield 3: End Game? What do you think of it? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
You can take a peak at what the Dead Space 3 story will be like in the new trailer below.
The story and atmosphere looks very different from the previous instalments in the game. There seems to be much more interaction between the player character and others, along with a higher action influence rather than a horror feel. The evolution of a game franchise can be either good or bad, but no one can say for sure if that is true for Dead Space until it comes out. For now we will enjoy the character interaction and the apparent love story that is part of the plot now. For more information on the Dead Space be sure to check out our hands on preview for the game here, and also our interview with John Calhoun Dead Space 3 Producer.
This final title announced for localization today is called Valhalla Knights 3 and is a new entry into Marvelous AQL’s RPG franchise. Valhalla Knights 3 features a battle system where players can select from 21 different jobs and seven different classes to create a seven character party. There are even hostesses that can join your party by doing side-quests.
Currently Valhalla Knights 3 is set to be released on the PlayStation Vita sometime this Fall season.
Chin up, Aussies. After a bit of a wait, Frozenbyte have come forth with Trine 2: Director’s Cut for the Wii U, which will be launched at 25% off it’s retail price. Along with this announcement comes an apology from the developer, who are more than sorry for the hold-up.
“I apologize for the delay on behalf of myself and the whole team,”
says Joel Kinnunen, Vice President and Senior Producer on the game at
Frozenbyte. “The blame for the delay lies solely with us, as we simply did
not submit the required age rating information in time to make the
Australian launch. Now that the launch is upon us, we’ve given the game a
launch discount of 25% in part to apologize for the long delay.”
Explaining the delay in more detail, Kinnunen continued:
“Game development is often very hectic at the end, and we made a conscious
decision to make sure that we get all the required bits done for the North
American and European releases. We felt like we didn’t have time to focus on
the Australian age rating process because we weren’t very familiar with it,
and it ended up being pushed to after the release submissions.”
“The sad part is that the work we needed to do for the Australian age rating
submission took roughly an hour. So one hour of time saved ended up causing
a lot of frustration to us and all the gamers down under, and we understand
how difficult the wait has been. In hindsight it ultimately boils down to
one bad decision on my part and I’m deeply sorry about that!”
What a top company, as it takes a lot to own up to a delay, and not pan it off on the platform itself.
Trine 2: Director’s Cut is released at the regular eShop update time on Thursday/Friday, which translates to 1 am (AEST) on February 1st in Australia, and at 3 am (NZST) on February 1st in New Zealand. Trine 2: Director’s Cut is regularly priced at AU$19.99 in Australia and NZ$24.99 in New Zealand, but keep in mind that the game will be discounted for a short time, so get in early to get a nice deal. If you are on the fence, don’t be. Queue up that download and check out our own review here.
SEGA and Gearbox Software have just released a brand new trailer for the upcoming title Aliens Colonial Marines. The new trailer focuses on the multiplayer aspect of the game in particular the tactical side of it.
As you can see in the trailer below players have a variety of tactical choices in Aliens Colonial Marines depending upon whether they play as the Xenomorphs or Marines. The tactics vary depending upon weaponry and even character class. Team work is indeed the key to Aliens Colonial Marines, going off alone is as good as signing your own death warrant.
Be sure to check out the trailer below and let us know what you think of Aliens Colonial Marines in the comments section.
Players itching for a new FPS puzzler with some depth my want to check out the newest screenshots from Focus Home Interactive and Fragwares for upcoming XBLA, PSN, and PC game Magrunner. Utilizing physics and magnetism, players strive to complete a set of challenge rooms against competitors in similar rooms in a race to the finish. The only problem is that part way through Lovecraftian horrors seem to start interfering.
Players can check out the new screenshots in the gallery below to compare and contrast the vastly different aesthetics of the futuristic challenge rooms and the Cthulhu Mythos environments. It will be interesting to see how all these piece and flow together through gameplay progression and how much of a narrative will be present throughout. Not to mention how the futuristic magnetic technology will fair usage-wise outside of straight up challenge rooms.
S2 Games, developers of the popular MOBA (Massive Online Battle Arena) game Heroes of Newerth, announced the release of a new patch out now for their flagship title.
According to S2 games, patch 3.0 will help push a new player experience in a big way. The patch brings with it “an entirely revamped Walkthrough”, better preparing new players for battle in Newerth. They’ve also released a series of videos called the “Learnatorium.” Other major enhancements brought with HoN 3.0 include:
Graphical upgrades to many of the heroes as well as the 5v5 map, Forests of Caldavar.
Reworked and enhanced UI including customizable friends list notifications, streamlined options menu, and enhanced in-game chat
Bot Matches against computer-controlled opponents on Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulties
New and improved Referral Program that incentivizes players with both in-game rewards and real-world, tangible prizes
Report-A-Player system, giving the community the power to self-police
For more news and access to the game, you can check out Heroes of Newerth at their official website here or you can check out some of the dev blog videos over on their YouTube channel.
Welcome to Capsule Computers’ weekly anime segment, Anime Say! This week I reflect on the worst anime of 2012 and induct them into the prestigious Shithouse Hall of Fame. What made the cut? Watch on to find out.
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Welcome to Capsule Computers’ weekly anime segment, Anime Say! This week I reflect on the worst anime of 2012 and induct them into the prestigious Shithouse Hall of Fame. What made the cut? Watch on to find out.