Aksys Games offered a very nice pre-order bonus for Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward in the form of an awesome looking watch which was made to resemble the in-game watch that would kill the characters if their points hit zero. Now these watches were limited and many people missed out on the watch if they didn’t pre-order right away.
However Aksys is going to offer everyone a chance to still pick up a watch and also help out people in need. Currently Aksys is selling these watches for $20 though it is worth noting that you can only buy one per customer, so if you want to collect all three of the random colors shown above, you’re out of luck.
As for helping out people in need, every penny raised from selling these watches will be donated to the Red Cross where they will use the money to help Hurricane Sandy victims. Not only do you receive a great piece of video game memorabilia but also help out a great cause, so why not take a look at the purchase page here.
Today Viz Media released two new trailers giving their fans a brief glimpse at the English dubbing of Lagrange – The Flower of Rin-ne (Rinne no Lagrange). The videos can be seen below and as for the series itself a home release has currently not been dated but those who subscribe to Viz’s Neon Alley service will be able to catch the series, uncut and in English on Neon Alley when it starts airing in January.
It is worth noting that Viz currently has the subtitled version of the show available for streaming on their website here, as well as the second season which brings the episode total up to twenty four.
To celebrate the release of Gameloft’s latest war strategy game World At Arms, Gameloft and Capsule Computers are giving you the chance to express your creativity and win a brand new 32GB iPod Touch!
Taking part in this competition is as simple as writing to sentences and having a Facebook account! Simply make your way over to the competition page and choose from one of the 2 templates below, then fill the speech bubbles with your own creative comment!
Lucky winner will be drawn at random on the November 22nd, 2012. Good luck to you all!
Shooter games are one of the most popular genres, and Modern Combat is arguably one of the most well made apps for the iOS. Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is the newest installment set for release, where you are set up against a rogue private organization.
I had a chance to play a few missions of Modern Combat 4, and it is damn addictive. It improves on the graphics and physics of old Modern Combat games, and even though the controls do take some getting used to, and sometimes this will cause you to blunder in high pressure situations, but after a while you do end up getting used to them and adjusting.
Modern Combat 4 certainly follows in its predecessors’ shoes and is one of the most genuine looking and feeling shooter games on the iOS device. It’s the sort of game that would be best played on the iPad, so that you get more room to control, you can see enemies better, and you get more of a feel for the game.
The storyline of the game does seem more interesting than what most would expect from a shooter though. It starts with you storming the beach because a group of mercs have taken some politicians hostage at a conference. As the missions go on you actually get to play as the leader of the mercenaries, which provides an interesting flip on the situation and gives those with evil streaks (like me) a chance to experience the other side of things.
Often it is a case of being in an environment, ducking behind cover and taking out however many enemies there are in the area, then going on to the next area. It doesn’t pose much of a challenge, but that was in the beginning, and it will probably become more hectic as the game progresses.
Although I only tried out the campaign mode, the multiplayer mode will be just as prominently featured as it was in the previous game. Except even better, since Gameloft are ensuring that hacking will be a far harder task straight from the day of release.
This is definitely a game to look out for if you’re a fan of shooters and don’t mind giving them a go on a mobile device.
Keep an eye out on the site for more information about Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour as it comes out.
Codemasters Racing has announced that F1 Race Stars is now available for race fans down in Australia and New Zealand. Not only that but those looking to try before they buy will want to check out the demo that has been released for the game too. But that’s not all in terms of content for the game today as those wanting to see before they try before they buy can check out the two trailers showing off some of the power ups.
As most can see, the trailer opts for a non-conventional style of mimicking a TV infomercial to show off what the KERS Boost has to offer in terms of gameplay and what players should be able to expect from it. Which is a pretty novel idea to fit well into the style the game is designed around, but hold up as they also released a second similar trailer about another power up, the Bottle Rocket, embedded just below.
F1 Race Stars features the real F1 racing stars in a fun new way with the aforementioned power ups, as well as jumps, loops, and barrel-rolls. With up to 4-player split screen and 12-player online, racers can contest each other on 11 different tracks inspired by real ones.
Those interested can check out F1 Race Stars on in Australia and New Zealand for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
The latest Sims 3 expansion Seasons has finally hit down under in Australia for the tail end of Spring, but luckily still before Summer. This is pretty good news as the expansion will allow players to enjoy activities in any of the seasons, so those sick of the heat can help keep cool by sending their Sims to some winter activities.
From Winter activities like snowboarding to fairer weather ones like soccer and roller-skating, players can let their Sims enjoy a vast multitude of options across all the seasons. It would look odd during those activities though without the appropriate conditions, which the expansion also includes, from fresh snow to sun-shiny days. Likewise those Sims can take part in festivals and events to get into whatever holiday’s spirit especially as they draw closer to us.
Released today players can find The Sims 3 Seasons in retailers across Australia or online through EA’s game distribution program Origin for either digital download or physical purchase.
Got the ear or touch for music? Players interested in showing off their musical prowess may want to look into the new freemium Chillingo game that just made it to the App Store, Pocket Festival. The best part of any music show isn’t just the music that’s played, but the experience of the show itself, which is where the player comes in. Tasked with taking a festival from a simple start up to the premier event, the game includes over 40 bands to unlock and get to play at the show, while customizing it to look exactly how you’d want.
The best part though is that players get to utilize their own music, so there’s no reason not to enjoy what’s playing. Any iOS games like these without social situations would seem severely lacking, so Pocket Festival allows for visiting friends festivals or crashing rivals festivals with Mud Bombs, giving players have a multitude of venues to enjoy outside their own.
Players wanting to find out more can watch the trailer embedded below and afterwards check out the game available for FREE on the iOS App Store HERE.
Welcome one and all to Xbox Live News with Pipper. Sadly, it seems this month we tread further into the abyss of less than fantastic deals. Those that are dedicated to Black Ops 2 can find the season pass available. Although a special week of savings is approaching with Xbox Live 10 year anniversary, we might find little to reconcile. Let’s see what we have to work with.
Deals of the Week
Name
Discount Dates
Price
Carcassonne
Nov 13 to Nov 19
400 (50% off)
Catan
400 (50% off)
Magic The Gathering
400 (50% off)
Magic 2012
400 (50% off)
Super Puzzle Fighter HD
400 (50% off)
Puzzle Quest 1
400 (50% off)
Puzzle Quest 2
400 (50% off)
I Am Alive
Nov 20 to Nov 26
800 (33% off)
New Releases
Black Ops 2 has already jumped on the bandwagon of season passes this month for 4000 MSP! Check out our Sleeping Dogs review (here) to see why it may have been selected for Games on Demand.
Name
Release Date
Microsoft Points
(Games)
Warlords
14-Nov
800
Planets Under Attack
14-Nov
1200
Kinect Sports Gems: Ski Race
20-Nov
240
Kinect Sports Gems: Darts vs. Zombies
20-Nov
240
Kinect Sports Gems: 3 Point Contest
20-Nov
240
(Games Add-Ons)
Black Ops 2: Season Pass
13-Nov
4000
Wreckateer: Aldamont Level Pack
14-Nov
160
Fruit Ninja Kinect: Flower Power
14-Nov
160
(Games on Demand)
Darksiders 2
13-Nov
Ben 10 Galactic Racing
13-Nov
Twister Mania
13-Nov
X-Men: Destiny
13-Nov
Victorious Time To Shine
20-Nov
Sleeping Dogs
20-Nov
Even more specials will plague Xbox Live, but will they satisfy their innate hunger? Kinect Central is not done dishing out deals for the month. From November 13th to November 19th, Sonic Free Riders will discounted but price will vary by region. Perhaps putting is more suitable for your tastes, yes? Tiger 13 – 11 Course Pack is discounted to 1600 MSP from November 20th to the 26th. Additionally, Xbox Live is having its 10th year anniversary on the 15th. All of the special deals will be located on the Xbox Live dashboard starting November 15th through November 22nd, but don’t be overly excited. Titles that you probably have purchased already might just be in these dealings (Castle Crashers, Fruit Ninja Kinect, Bastion, and Geometry Wars Evolved). They may be at 50% pricing, but that doesn’t exactly help if they are already on your hard drive.
I would like to personally thank everyone for tuning in again for another chapter of Xbox Live News with Pipper. Don’t burn your cash or slam your Xbox controller in the door because that is gaming abuse. So let’s be nice to our gaming companion, and always remember to “Play Hard or Don’t Play At All!”
Yesterday Hisashi Sasaki, the former editor-in-chief of Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine and current deputy director of the Shonen Manga Group revealed on Twitter that the popular, and relatively new, Japanese romantic comedy manga Nisekoi would be joining Viz Media’s Shonen Jump Alpha line-up.
The first English chapter of Nisekoi will be released in two weeks on the digital service. For those who don’t know, Nisekoi follows the story of Raku Ichijou who is the young heir to a yakuza group but tries to live a normal high school life. One day he is introduced to a beautiful but hot tempered and violent girl named Chitoge Kirisaki who transfers into his school and is told that she is actually his fiancée! Can these two manage to get along with one another despite their ill-suited personalities?
Today Telltale Games revealed on Twitter that the final episode of their Walking Dead game series, “No Time Left” will be released next week on consoles as well as on the PC, Mac and iOS. PlayStation 3 owners will be able to see the finale sooner than everyone else when Episode 5 is released on November 20th in North America while everyone else (PC, Mac, iOS and 360 owners) will be able to download “No Time Left” on November 21st.
It is worth noting that Telltale has mentioned that while this episode may end the current story, there is a good chance that more Walking Dead themed adventures are still in the works. With the drama escalating each episode Episode 5 can guarantee an emotional finish to Lee and Clementine’s story.
