Despite the fact that, for whatever reason, Sega in the West has chosen to delay Anarchy Reigns in the West despite Platinum Games (the developer) stating that the game is 100% complete and also fully in English, the Japanese release for the title has gone off without a hitch.
To commemorate today’s release of the game in Japan, the character designer of the title, Kenichiro Yoshimura, drew up an image of one of the characters in the game, Rin Rin. The piece of artwork can be seen to the right, while gamers in America and other regions can now freely import the title instead of waiting until 2013 for Sega to release the same exact thing.
In what can be seen as perhaps a first for the PlayStation 3, Atlus is going to be applying a region lock to Persona 4 Arena on that console. This means that even if you import a Japanese copy of the title early, it will be unplayable unless you have a legitimate Japanese PlayStation 3.
While this is unfortunate, the fact that Persona 4 Arena is already confirmed for localization and is meant to be released within a couple months in America this isn’t too much of an issue. However this is very damaging to European fans of the game as currently no PAL localization has been announced.
Sega has revealed that the next title in their classic library to get the HD treatment won’t be a Dreamcast favorite, but actually a Sega Saturn one. NiGHTS into dreams will be given a full HD upgrade from its original Sega Saturn release back in 1996 and is currently set to be released something “this fall” on the XBLA, PSN and PC.
Besides getting an upgrade to what were already impressive visuals back in the day, Sega is going to be upgrading the aspect ratio to 16:9, adding in leaderboards, an option to switch back to 1996 graphics for retro fans out there and of course, Trophies and Achievements depending on the console. Sega also revealed the below trailer to show off what NiGHTS into dreams will look like in action.
Get ready Marvel vs Capcom fans, this book has been 20 years in the making!
UDON Entertainment has announced Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works Art Book, which details every Marvel/Capcom video game over the past 20 years with official artwork, sketches and bonus material. The book will feature games ranging from 1993’s The Punisher to the recent 2011 Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. This is the first time this material has ever been collected in one place, and contains almost 200 pages of rare high-resolution art.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works Art Book will feature :
All of the series’ promotional artwork, a complete art archive of all Marvel vs Capcom character drawings, rare never-before-seen artwork, sketches and bonus material.
Artwork from the Capcom games The Punisher, X-Men Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter, Marvel vs Capcom, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3.
17 new illustrations exclusive to this book.
A special hardcover edition will be available exclusively at the San Diego Comic-Con and will retail $100, but fans who miss out will be able to pick up the regular softcover edition this November for $44.99.
Check out some examples of pages from the book below!
The classic 1994 Super Nintendo title Mega Man X2 returns to the Wii Virtual Console! Featuring the classic Mega Man gameplay we’ve all grown to love, it appears that the graphics of this game has aged perfectly! I’m sure many fans will agree that it’s nice to see not only Capcom’s Mega Man getting some support after recent events, but also the Wii’S Virtual Console as well! The trailer is action packed, much like the game itself and is available now for 800 points.
Mega Man X2 is available now for the Wii Virtual Console.
Showtime has revealed some new footage for Dexter Season 7!
I think they’re trolling us, right? I mean, the teaser only goes for 15 seconds! Regardless, the anticipation for the season has never been greater. Now that Debra knows Dexter is America’s favourite serial killer, how will she react? Judging from this teaser she may even let it slide, but who knows. It looks like we’ll have to wait until September to find out! The screenshot shown is the first photo from season 7′ premier episode, titled “Are You…?”
The new season will premiere Sunday, September 30th at 9PM ET/PT on Showtime.
Looks like Jesse and Walt are going to start cooking again!
A brand new trailer has been revealed for Breaking Bad Season 5, and as usual it does not disappoint! It appears that Walt and Jesse’s relationship has been patched up and the two will once again be cooking, with many dangerous complications and obstacles a long the way. So why so much risk this time? Well according to Walt “There’s a market to be filled, and currently no one to fill it.” This is looking intense! Make sure you check it out below.
The new season will return Sunday July 15 at 10/9c on AMC.
Capcom has today announced that 90s arcade classics Marvel vs Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes and Marvel Super Heroes will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network in the form of Marvel Vs. Capcom Origins.
Originally released in arcades in the mid-1990s, Marvel Super Heroes features traditional one-on-one brawls between iconic Marvel heroes and villains. Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes introduced tag-team battles into the fray, and as the name suggest brought in a slew of Capcom characters into the fight.
The new Marvel Vs. Capcom Origins compilation features both classic arcade games in full with updated HD graphics, online multiplayer, 8-player lobbies, spectator mode, dynamic challenges and replay saving – along with the classic 90s arcade fighting action.
Marvel Vs. Capcom Origins is set to be released in September for XBLA and PSN for 1200 Microsoft points/$15 respectively.
Marvel Studios has reveled a really awesome piece of concept art for Iron Man 3!
Iron Man 3 is heavily into production, and this new piece of concept art is looking pretty cool. Fans already know that the storyline for Iron Man 3 will be loosely ased around the Warren Ellis’ Iron Man: Extremis storyline where Tony has the suit bonded to him via nanotechnology, so it’s possible that’s what could be happening in this concept art here. However that being said it could also just be a tease of Tony getting into the suit itself. Most exciting however is that fans attending this year’s San Diego Comic-Con will be able to get this concept art as a poster for free!
Iron Man 3 will blast it’s way into theatres May 3, 2013.
The Avengers will assemble for home release on September 25, 2012!
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has released a trailer alongside the cover art for the Blu-ray and DVD release of Marvel’s The Avengers and man, it is looking sweet!
Marvel’s The Avengers is the third highest-grossing movie of all time, so you know Disney has big plans for the home release! In anticipation of the release Marvel is launching a new App this month titled The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App, which gives fans a unprecedented access to exclusive content as it is released for the App throughout July & August.
Fans can expect to pick up Marvel’s The Avengers on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and On-Demand platforms on September 25, 2012. The 4-Disc Bly-Ray Combo Pack provides 5 unique ways to enjoy the film, on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and a Digital Download of Avengers Assembled: Music from and inspired by the film.
Special Features includes a gag reel (first time for a Marvel Studios film),talks with the cast and Joss Whedon, a behind-the-scenes look at visual effects and cinematography, the creation of the S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier, a Music Video for Soundgraden’s Live to Rise, deleted scenes and more!
Marvel’s The Avengers will be available on September 25, 2012. Suggest retail price is $49.99 for The 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo pack, $39.99 for the 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack and $29.99 for the 1-Disc DVD.
Despite the fact that, for whatever reason, Sega in the West has chosen to delay Anarchy Reigns in the West despite Platinum Games (the developer) stating that the game is 100% complete and also fully in English, the Japanese release for the title has gone off without a hitch.
The Avengers will assemble for home release on September 25, 2012!