David Cage, creator of Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain, has stressed that Quantic Dream’s next project, Beyond: Two Souls, is all about the choices made by the player and that multiple playthroughs will defeat the meaning and the consequence of the initial overall decision process. In an interview with VideoGamer, Cage notes:
It’s the same approach as for Heavy Rain: Play it once and then don’t replay it. You can if you want, but I think the best way to experience the game is really to make choices and then never know what would have happened if you’d made a different choice. Because life is like this, and Beyond is the life of Jodie Holmes.
He also talked about the story, with the theme of death seeming to dominate his comment:
Death is something really strange. I mean, you have the concept of death when no-one around you has died, and you understand that it’s very sad. But when you lose someone close, you have a totally different approach to it. Suddenly it takes on a whole different light.
I have never been very interested in religions, I just say that they are nice theories. And one day I was thinking about what death could be, without religions, without God sitting on a cloud, or whatever. Can we have another explanation for that? This is what drove me to write Beyond.
Death is an interesting concept to explore. It will follow Jodie everywhere in the form of Aiden. If death interests Cage, then Aiden’s death may help establish major plot points within the story. The world won’t know for sure until 2013, which is when Beyond: Two Souls is due for release.
With the release date of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 only a couple weeks away, fans of the series everywhere have a certain decision they must make. What retailer should they head to with their money to get the most pre-order bonuses? Well today Namco Bandai went over the various pre-order bonuses that will be available to pre-orderers in North America. As for you gamers in Australia and New Zealand you will be able to get the same content as us North American gamers, except they will be obtainable from JB Hi-Fi and EB Games.
The company released two trailers detailing what type of bonuses will be given, though it is worth noting that GameStop will actually have the most bonuses out of all the other stores which are only given one or two individual bonuses. Check out the trailers below to see what you will be able to receive for your early devotion to the title.
For the first time in Pro Evolution Soccer history, Konami has announced that Pro Evolution Soccer will feature Brazilian club teams playable from the premier division, Série A. Usually, the Brazilian clubs would be included in the Copa Santander Libertadores (South American version of the UEFA Champions League) and Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana (South America version of the UEFA Europa League) but not in any other mode. Included with the license are updated rosters, current kits and stadiums. The teams are:
Flamengo
Corinthians
Sao Paulo
Santos
Portuguesa
Internacional
Palmeiras
Fluminense
Ponte Preta
Coritiba
Gremio
Vasco
Atletico Mieiro
Bahia
Atletico Goianiense
Sport
Figueirense
Nautico
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 hits the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, Playstation 2, Nintendo 3DS and Playstation Portable this fall.
Welcome back for this week’s iOS Game Suggestions. If you missed or are new to the suggestions, click on the link below and check what cool games you should be picking up for your iOS along with the introduction and disclaimer on how the suggestions work. (suggestions 1 has the disclaimer and how it all works)
A pretty below average week on iTunes, it started slow and ended slow. There certainly is a few must buy games this week in all departments, FREE, 99c and over 99c. This week i’ve suggested a total of 17 great quality titles. Make sure you check them all especially Eternity Warriors 2, One Epic Knight, Supermagical, Jelly Cannon and Small Town Terrors just to name a few.
Break down below :
7 – FREE Games
7 – $0.99c Games
3 – Over $0.99c Games
As always for this week’s suggestions are all new titles that you should take a look at and consider spending your hard earned iTunes cash / time on. Well the Free games just below certainly should all be given a shot as they won’t cost you anything!
For The Cheapskates – FREE GAMES
Eternity Warriors 2 – Price : FREE – Publisher –Glu Games (The battle for Northern Udar rages on! It’s been 100 years since the First Demon War tore the land apart. Thanks to the Eternity Warriors the demon threat was held at bay. However the demons have been consolidating their power in a series of Demon Towers built in locations throughout Northern Udar. You’ve been tasked with cleansing these Demon Towers and defeating an even deadlier demon army than before … ) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Cosmic Colony – Price : FREE – Publisher – Gameloft (2088 AD: For ten years, brave men and women have explored the galaxy, searching for life and colonizing worlds. A scout robot named E.A.R.L., dispatched to the distant planet Mochwoi, reported strange energy readings… and then mysteriously aborted its mission.) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
King’s Bounty: Legions – Price : FREE – Publisher –NIVAL (King’s Bounty Legions is a fantasy turn-based strategy. Explore the world of King’s Bounty travelling from one location to another, completing quests and gaining experience. Discover, buy and get new creatures to assemble powerful army and fight your foes. Craft your armor and weapons to defeat other players in PvP mode.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Zookeeper Battle – Price : FREE – Publisher – KITERETSU INC (Battle by catching animals and going head to head with ATTACK and DEFENSE for 30-second rounds. When your opponent’s LIFE is completely gone, you win! In the event of a draw, battle it out for one more round!! *When victory hasn’t been decided after 5 rounds, the one with the most remaining LIFE wins.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Wordsplosion – Price : FREE – Publisher –Concrete Software (Race against the clock in the fast-paced word game that always keeps you guessing: Wordsplosion! It sounds simple enough: Just try to guess the five letter word. You’ll have five guesses to do it and we’ll even give you the first letter. No problem, right? Well, you’d better be quick because the clock is ticking, and if you take too long…BOOM! Did you hear that? That was a Wordsplosion! — and the next one you hear might be your last!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
One Epic Knight – Price : FREE – Publisher – Simutronics Corp(Are you looking for a game that leaves you feeling EPIC? Look no further than this all-new take on the endless run genre! Dive into an endless dungeon of crazy traps, chasms and creatures in pursuit of almighty loot! There’s plenty to find, but one misstep and it’s all over.) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Killing Time – Price : FREE – Publisher –PNJ Inc (Flowerpot of life consists of 4 easy & fun mini-games for you to enjoy. Please help Mr. Hero heal his planet while enjoying a variety of mini-games : Arcade/Puzzle/Action/Tycoon! Moreover, collecting adorable healer characters is also great joy of this game. Magically, Killing time brings you to the world of joy. ) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
For The Bargain Hunters – 99c Games
Supermagical – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Gala Pocket (Join Nina, the little witch, in a fun magical adventure that will take you on a trip through different continents full of puzzles, spells, candy and… Minix? Minix are magic-loving little creatures who have invaded Nina’s world along with her Evil Witch sisters. Now you have no choice but to use your magic powers to send them all packing if you want to save the day! Supermagical is an awesome fun puzzle and adventure game for all ages, where you’ll visit tons of magical places, meet cool characters, and cook amazing spells.
You won’t be able to stop playing!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Bug Invasion – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Bulkypix (Those insects won’t bug you any longer! A kitchen table, right after dinner: the background is set, and the battle bound to happen is going to be remembered for years. General Cockroach himself is leading the attack and it is your job to protect the Sugar-bowl from the dirty insects invading your house! Soon swarms of insects are going to invade the battlefield and you will have to eradicate them, building and upgrading your defenses. Fire at will with your rubber ducks, robot toys or pepper machine guns. Lay your weaponry well and choose the best strategy to become King of the Table!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Jelly Cannon Reloaded – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Chillingo (The big Sunjelly has been shattered and it’s your job to put it back together. Bounce Blurblings across each world to squash the sun jelly segments back together in the latest great game from Chillingo and Nickelodeon! This unique game will challenge your tapping accuracy and puzzle solving skills! ) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Mikey Shorts – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – BeaverTape Games (RUN, JUMP, and SLIDE through the land to help Mikey Shorts rescue the people! Collect coins to buy fun disguises along the way!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Dwarf Quest – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Wild Card (Do you remember crawling through dungeons in video and board games in the 90’s? Dwarf Quest revisits such classic experiences, reimagined for your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Play as Morrin Firebeard, proud dwarven warrior. Explore forgotten dungeons, slay terrible monsters and find glorious treasure! Will you be able to survive, and ultimately track down the undead wizard Azar?) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Toy Box – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Barrel Of Donkeys (Two simple and warmly familiar games combine in a deep and unfamiliar way. Toybox is kinda like rubbing your head and patting your tummy at the same time. Shoot enemy toys on the left side of the screen to earn wooden blocks on the right. Then stack the blocks to explode stuff, power up your ship and earn extra lives. Each side affects the other, so master the interaction and survive as long as you can.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
One Tap Hero – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Chillingo (Platforming has never felt so simple…
An evil wizard has turned your sweetheart into a teddy bear and the only way to save her is to collect stars and use their power to change her back. Time for a top tapping adventure!) runs on iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
For The Millionaires – All games over $0.99
Time Trap HdO – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Crisp App (Solve the mystery of post-apocalyptic world and find out why a journalist was found missing. Adventure will take you on a journey through empty corridors of an abandoned city in a search for missing person. Unique atmosphere and sci-fi storyline, ambient music and realistic graphics will make your trip to quarantined zone an unforgettable experience.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Small Town Terrors: Livingston– Price : $5.49 – Publisher – Big Fish Games (Your family is missing and the town is in chaos in Small Town Terrors: Livingston! Search for your family, uncover the evil that has enveloped the town, and escape with your life in this mystifying Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game. Explore abandoned buildings and search for helpful items as you try to piece together what has happened to the town. Find your family before it’s too late in Small Town Terrors: Livingston! ) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
Krog– Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Conjured Graphics (Krog is a dungeon crawling RPG based in the Blackgard fantasy universe. Lead Krog on a journey into the depths of Castle Blackgard to find your lost mate, and confront the evil lurking within. Once you’ve finished story mode, enjoy randomized levels with the “Roam” play mode. Update for additional story-mode content every month for 2012.) runs iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
There you have it folks, these games should keep you busy for quite some time, well till next week at least. I’ll be back next week for another dose of iOS goodness, in the meantime if anyone would also like to suggest their own suggestions, please feel free to share them in the comments section below or in the iOS forum section on the site here.
Madden fans are surely prepping for next week’s big launch for Madden 13, but Club Nintendo members can get their own football action for just a few of those coins. This week, Nintendo have added NES Play Action Football as a reward for the Wii Virtual Console, and it will luckily only cost 100 coins to those interested.
I would say that this is perfect timing, as we all know the pigskin is a popular topic this time of year. I’m also digging these mid month rewards as well, as the variety has definitely improved over the past two months. Go download and enjoy folks, and stay tuned as we will keep you updated for when the next digital reward is added.
As a hardcore fan of the pink wonder, I can’t tell you how excited I am for Kirby’s Dream Collection, but apparently I am not the only one. Nintendo are getting ready for the pink fluff’s 20th, and doing so with a world record attempt. On September 1st at Pax Prime, fans will gather in an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records for the most people blowing a chewing bubble gum simultaneously.
Sounds fun, right? Well, there will also be a good number of prizes given out, including Kirby’s Dream Collection: Special Edition, which doesn’t hit shelves until September 16th. Now you must have a Pax Prime badge to enter, and the location for this event can be seen below, along with the times. Get ready Kirby fans, our day is near!
WHEN:
Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Pacific Time
Check in: 1 p.m. Pacific Time
WHERE:
PAX Prime Conference Washington State Convention Center Expo Hall Queue Area Level 4, Room 4A 800 Convention Place Seattle, WA 98101
Although To Love-Ru Darkness may have gotten an OVA release last week, fans of the series likely remember that there is also a full anime being created for the series. Today the first promotional video for the upcoming anime was released and in it viewers can catch a small glimpse of the various harem antics the show will contain once it begins in October.
For those who don’t know, To Love-Ru Darkness is the sequel to Saki Hasemi’s To Love-Ru manga which takes a slightly more risqué approach to things than the original manga, with the story focusing around Momo as she tries to put together a “harem plan” with Rito and Yami the “Golden Darkness'” backstory.
It is worth noting that Sentai Filmworks originally licensed both the first and second season of the To Love-Ru anime, so it will be interesting to see if they will also acquire To Love-Ru Darkness for a North American release.
The Japanese release date for Senran Kagura Burst: The Crimson Girls is just next week and to help push the game a little bit more to potential buyers, Marvelous AQL released a new trailer for the game was released which shows off a number of in-game footage, cutscenes and some of the main characters’ “assets.”
The video itself can be seen below and anyone interested in picking up the title may want to simply import this version as currently no company has picked the game up for an English release, though XSEED has briefly mentioned the title before. It is also worth noting that Senran Kagura Burst also includes the first title in the series on the cartridge, so buyers are actually getting two games for the price of one.
For those who would rather watch an anime featuring these characters instead of trying to import the game, then you are also in luck because an anime is indeed being created.
If you are frustrated with the fact that Sony absolutely refuses to release any special edition PlayStation Vita’s in North America or simply happen to be a major fan of Persona 4 then you’ll be happy to hear that Atlus’ recently announced special bundle for Persona 4: Golden gives you everything you need to turn your Vita into a Persona 4 Vita.
Releasing alongside the standard version of Persona 4: Golden, a Solid Gold Premium Edition will also be released for $70. This premium edition comes with a set of stickers, a protective skin for the Vita, a pack of digital wallpapers, a face cover for the Vita and even a Persona 4 themed Vita pouch, all of which can be seen in high-res below. It is worth noting that there are only going to be 10,000 of these Solid Gold editions released, so you better get your money ready for pre-order.
If you happen to be a member of the PlayStation Plus service then you now have a chance to add some great farming titles to your digital collection. To help celebrate Harvest Moon’s 15th anniversary the company has revealed that they will be putting a number of their digital titles on sale.
These titles mostly include their very popular and beloved Harvest Moon series as well as two others, the full list of which can be seen below:
If you’re a PlayStation Plus member, now’s a good time to pump up your game library. Natsume has discounted many of their titles to celebrate Harvest Moon’s 15th anniversary, so you should go…harvest some of them!
Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl, $7.50 (50% discount)
Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley, $7.50 (75% discount)
Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon, $7.50 (50% discount)
Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors, $7.50 (50% discount)
Adventures To Go!, $7.50 (50% discount)
At the time of the sale announcement the company also hinted that gamers should keep an eye out for more of their titles coming to the PSN, though what exactly they meant by that is currently unknown. Perhaps Natsume should look into bringing a few of their classic games to the Xbox 360 as well…
