Capcom released six new HD screenshots of Okami HD. First released on the Playstation 2, Okami quickly received critical acclaim for its unique art style and tight action-adventure game play. Okami was soon ported to the Nintendo Wii and is now in development for the Playstation 3. Okami HD will be released as retail release in Japan and as a digital download for the rest of the world. Okami HD includes system trophies and Playstation Move. Players will be able to choose between the DUALSHOCK 3 controller for the original Playstation 2 experience or use the Playstation Move to draw brush strokes to play the game. Okami HD will be priced at $19.99 and is slated for a Fall 2012 release date.
Capcom released five new screenshots for their upcoming Playstation Vita fighter Street Fighter X Tekken. Previously only available for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, Street Fighter X Tekken features characters from both series in a tag team focused fighting game. The game brings the Tekken universe into the Street Figher styled 2D realm while maintaining some of Tekken’s classic mechanics.
The Playstation Vita version of Street Fighter X Tekken will be released on October 25th, 2012 in Japan, October 23, 2012 in North America, and October 19th, 2012 in Europe. Check out our very own Jed Bradshaw’s review on Street Fighter X Tekken for the Xbox 360 here.
Indie Royale is back at it again with The Gone Fishin’ Bundle. This bundle contains seven indie games with a moving minimum price. The more people who pay the minimum price, the higher the minimum price. Those who pay more than the minimum will drive the minimum price down for others.
The Gone Fishin’ Bundle contains Seamless Entertainment’s 3D space shooter SOL: Exodus for Steam, Desura, and DRM free download, Double Six’s top down zombie shooter All Zombies Must Die! for Steam, 3 Sprocket’s tower defense title Cubemen for Steam, Desura, and DRM free download, 3 Sprocket’s Missle Command style game VectorGeddon for DRM free download, The Game Breakers’s strategy/RPG game Squids, and finally Magiko Gaming’s two platformer titles Platformance: Castle Pain and Platformance: Temple Death. These two insanely difficult platformers were previously only available on Xbox and are available for DRM free download and Desura. As an added bonus for those who pay more than $8.00, Indie Royale included Floex’s debut album Pocustone. Floex was responsible for Machinarium’s soundtrack.
Neowiz released their latetest game for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Keri Racing is a social networking game that brings RPG, racing, and farm simulation game play together. Players will customize and run their own Keri farm while raising the giant ostrich like creatures and improving their statistics. Then, players will be able to race their Keris against other players in hopes of becoming the Keri Racing Champion. The game features over 39 buildings, 12 crops, 55 types of equipment, and 120 quests. Players will be able to race in two vs two or free for all races. Keri Racing is available for free on the iTunes App Store hereand requires an internet connection to play.
CAPCOM have announced at this year’s Gamescom their newest IP that will be developed by Paris based DONTNOD Entertainment. Remember Me is a third person action adventure game that will be released for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC with a release date of May 2013.
In Remember Me, players assume the role of Nilin, an elite memory hunter who is not only incredibly athletic and trained in martial arts, but also has the special ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even change their memories. When her own memory is erased, Nilin begins her journey to reclaim her identity and discover how she can change the world.
Check out the gameplay trailer below which is entitled: Memory Remix. Remember me reminds me of the movie Inception, take a look at the trailer below and let us know what you think of this original new IP from Capcom.
Capcom have released the latest gameplay trailer for Resident Evil 6 from this year’s Gamescom 2012 entitled “Snow-Covered Mountain”. The gameplay has Jake and Sherry trying to fend off an attack from the infected and also unknown enemies. Armed with only a pistol and a deadly magnum with limited ammo, Jake and Sherry must take down these enemies and escape before they are buried in snow from an incoming avalanche. The gameplay trailer showcases fire fight/gun system and special melee attacks when the enemies are stunned which take advantage of the surrounding environments that result in spectacular kills.
Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think of it. Resident Evil 6 will be out on 2nd of October, who’s pick it up on launch day? Let us know leave a comment below.
The Builderbob group set up shop in your city after hosting the SimCity Championships. And with them setting up in your city, comes a few new quests to make your city look that much better. The Builderbob group brings with a few new really good looking structures to increase the look and feel of your city.
There are also some new structures to build. These come in the form of the Ruby Statue, Country Club, a Bank and a Luxury Good Factory. These look like promising additions to the Sim City Social game that all players should be checking out soon.
The latest point and click adventure game from Daedalic Entertainment, Deponia, is now out on the Steam platform worldwide. This means that players outside of Germany can now purchase and enjoy this pretty fun looking adventure game.
Deponia follows the tale of a guy named Rufus who lives on a planet of garbage, ruled over by those who are much better off living in the sky above. His life is turned around when he takes in an unconscious woman who happens to be the wife of an upperclassman.
Be sure to check out the trailer and artworks embedded below. Right Click and View Image to see in Wallpaper size.
Wizorb Developer: Tribute Games Publisher:Tribute Games Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita (reviewed), PSP, iOS, Xbox 360, PC, Mac Release Date: 24 July, 2012 Price:$3.99
Overview
Brick breaking is a simple gaming art; pelt a ball at it, smash it, repeat until clear. It’s one of the fundamental forefather’s of gaming and everybody knows how it works. Wizorb is a brick breaker with a bit of a twist, and after being released on pretty much every other platform going, has finally hit the Sony family, playable on PSP, PS3, and in this review, the Vita.
When it comes to games like Wizorb there are really only a few simple questions that need to be answered: Is the basic mechanic solid and sensible? Is the art style suitably intriguing? Can I accidentally spend five hours playing it whilst neglecting important everyday tasks?
Wizorb gladly answers yes to all three of these deep and meaningful questions when it comes to the brick and the bat. Developers Tribute Games have managed to get around the hitches of a heavily tried and tested formula by infusing the inherently simple gameplay with a dose of role playing and retro design. It’s a simple move that makes a mechanic as old as the pixellated hills feel fresh and newly addictive.
Story
Wizorb does have something of a minor tale to it, allowing the RPG elements to sneak in to the game. Cyrus is a wizard who must save the Kingdom of Gorudo from slightly nasty monsters of various descriptions, and chooses to do so by transforming himself into an orb and bouncing himself around. There’s little in the way of storytelling but the simple set up is all Wizorb needs to net itself some valuable context . There is also a small town that allows you to get your restoration on by spending coins you gather whilst playing, which again adds some nice detail to Cyrus’ quest.
Gameplay
The main draw in Wizorb is obviously the brick breaking. Controls on the Vita are suitably tight and blissfully lacking in any motion input, so it’s incredibly easy to get going. The basic hit the brick, break the brick gameplay is supplemented by enemies, boss fights, and magical abilities, giving even more levels of strategy to play and a little bit of individuality and depth to the game. Brick breaking games are incredibly well worn but the additional elements on offer here hide the fact well – Wizorb marks the first time in ages that I’ve been even slightly addicted to a brick breaker.
Magical powers range from destructive fireballs to direct control of the ball, and are metered by a refillable magic gauge. The potions to refill it can often by scarce, so using magic powers is often a heavily loaded choice – they are kept finely balanced throughout the game. Various gold coins and gems rain down from broken bricks, and as well as rebuilding the aforementioned town you can also trade these goodies at shops hidden within levels. Breaking certain boxes and tripping switches can reveal hidden doors that hide vendors when bounced through, or even bonus levels to pick up more loot.
Although there’s little story going on these small touches lend Wizorb a real sense of character, and more often than not further levels of strategy. Mobile enemies add a little chaos to the mix, and the boss fights add a satisfying cap to the battle through levels. There is often some trial and error / real thought required to beat levels, especially when going for a no save and quit run to bag a high score.
There are over sixty levels to feed the addiction, divided into a handful of different styles to keep things fresh. Wizorb sits perfectly on the Vita, and despite having little re-playability it is a steal for the current price – it is a Mini after all.
Audio & Visual
Bright bit style visuals and audio make Wizorb a charming wee package. The whole thing feels like a lovely little Game Boy Colour game, with plenty of bright colours and suitably chirpy fantasy trope music. The level design is smart and evolves through a few different styles, and although it’s definitely doing its best to distract you with everything on screen it’s not in a nasty, badly designed way. The interface is clear and simple, and there’s little more you could want from the visuals.
Some of the tunes may get a little repetitive if you’re playing for long periods, but they also have the tendency to pull you into a weird Wizorb stupor where the only thing your brain can possibly think of is playing the game.
Overall
Wizorb is a great little game with solid mechanics, a charming design and a sneaky tendency to take away lots of your time. Tick, tick, tick. The RPG twist makes a tried and tested gameplay mechanic a little fresher than it used to be, and the low price will keep your wallet happy. If you’re looking for a sweet little distraction for the Vita you can do little wrong here.
Square Enix announced today that their new game Sleeping Dogs will be getting new DLC for six months after its release. On day one, Square will release the 80’s inspired Retro Triad Pack, which will include special buffs and a funky kung-fu van. Along with this, players who have previously played Just Cause 2 will also have a set of clothes available right from the start.
In September, Sleeping Dogs will receive new content packs, such as a Racing Pack and a SWAT Pack. Details on the two DLC packs as well on the rest of the DLC coming soon have not yet been revealed but Square Enix promises that further announcements will follow soon.
Sleeping Dogs will hit stores August 14th in North America and August 17th in Europe for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
