G.Rev has recently announced that they will be releasing the next entry in their Senko no Ronde series for the PlayStation Vita handheld.
Senko no Ronde is a rather interesting arcade mecha fighting game that is best described as a mix of Virtual-On, Zone of the Enders, and typical bullet hell shmups. The first game, Senko no Ronde Revolution X was ported to the Xbox 360 and was released in Western territories as Wartech: Senko no Ronde. The second game, Senko no Ronde DUO was ported to the Xbox 360 and was released in Japan only.
This Vita Senko no Ronde game is set for a 2013 release.
G.Rev is a company best known for their shooter games (shmups) on the Sega Dreamcast and the Xbox 360. Just recently the company released a HD port of their very first Sega Dreamcast hit, Under Defeat, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Japan.
The company plans to expand their platform support starting this year, and this includes the Nintendo 3DS. Kakuga will be the company’s first 3DS project and it looks like a unique shooter where you control a tank-like machine around these grid like levels, the action looks pretty intense but much different from their standard shmup offerings.
Today Square Enix has not only revealed what Sleeping Dogs’ box art is going to look like, and those interested in who created this box art will be interested to hear that Tyler Stout an artist from the US, but also released the below story trailer which introduces some of the game’s story. If this sounds familiar it is due to the fact that an undercover cop who spends his time kicking enemies asses in Hong Kong was originally the setting for True Crime: Hong Kong, the original name for the game before it was dropped by Activision and picked up by Square Enix. From the looks of this trailer, Sleeping Dogs is going to ramp the action and brutality up to eleven.
Although the so-called“Elite” MW3 players on Xbox 360 have been gaming on new maps for weeks now, everyone else has had to suffer with the tired multiplayer maps that shipped with the game.
Those who decided not to buy into Call of Duty Elite will finally be getting their first taste of DLC on March 20. The MW3 Content Collection #1 includes the Liberation, Piazza, Overwatch and Black Box maps. In addition, Black Ice and Negotiator, which are Spec Ops missions, will be included.
Of course, Elite subscribers on Xbox Live will be able to play Black Box, Black Ice and Negotiator first, on March 13.
The DLC has an unspecified launch date for those MW3 players that own other platforms.
PS3 Elite members also got their first drop of DLC a few days ago.
Everyone should know by now that Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions are working on a new type of game engine that they are calling the Fox Engine. As such they have chosen to ask potential applicants the following question.
“The 2 sets of images below depict our Kojima Productions meeting room. One set is comprised of digital photographs, while the other contains screenshots of the scene recreated in the Fox Engine and rendered in realtime. Can you tell which is Fox?”
If you guessed that the image on the right was created by the Fox Engine then you would be correct, as the ones on the left are real photographs. To emphasize how well the engine works with characters and objects they also created the above horse image which looks extremely realistic.
The Facebook app for Playstation Vita was seen for an instant, and then disappeared. However, the app has been resurrected and is once again ready to venture forth into the world of social media . According to the Playstation Twitter (ironic), “Facebook service for the PS Vita has been completely restored, and the Facebook app is now available for (free) download on the PS Store.” Its a good thing too. The world might not have survived another minute without being able to check status updates on the go with a Vita. There are not that many apps that offer that functionality.
Will you be downloading the app for your Vita, or do you already get enough Facebook saturation from daily life?
It seems that Ubisoft has so many leaks in their boat that it is going to sink soon, but don’t worry they will still be bringing us Assassin’s Creed III on October 30 but before then have some more leaked information. This time around we have five screenshots which have popped up over the internet which can be seen below.
All of these screenshots will put any skepticism about the legitimacy of the American Revolution setting to rest as well as offer some more images of the Native American Assassin as he climbs up trees and various other things. Not entirely sure what type of weapons he would be using, though it appears it will be a black powder pistol, a tomahawk and a bow and arrow. Word is still out as to whether or not the hidden blade will make an appearance again.
Ghost Recon Future Soldier will mark yet another milestone as they commit to provide futuristic realism into modern warfare. In the video and information provided, we will experience many authentic prototypes and experiments from military bases encapsulated into the game. First let’s identity who will be carry this equipment.
What does it mean to be a Ghost? To me a ghost is practically untraceable leaving little to zero evidence behind them. The crew of the US Special Forces under the Joint Special Operations Command is remarkable enough to ditto that of its spectral counterpart. Taking out targets with ease and precision, these soldiers carry with them high-tech gear to aid their cause.
TECH AND GEAR
CROSS COM
To be expected in future warfare, you would be able utilize a computerized unit to download and access virtual data. Ghost Recon Future Soldier offers this through the Cross Com being directly connected to the left-eye reticule. The advanced technology will offer an augmented reality through visuals in the “Heads Up Display – HUD”. Two types of augmented reality are at the players disposal:
A.T.L.A.S. – allows the display of real-time intel, providing live updates on battlefield situations as they evolve.
W.A.R. (Weapon Augmented Reality) – provides intel about current equipment such as weapons and ammo count as well as any targeted data.
OPTICAL CAMO
Camouflage has been important in many battles to retain optimal positions and to take out high priority targets without alerting enemy camps. To take clothing camouflage the next level, deterring environment visuals is a viable step. Optical camo uses several components that aid in disguising the user: meta-materials (bend light), optic fiber, micro-LED-impregnated threads (mask position with background). Making this aspect believable, players will not be made fully invisible. Rather the player will be harder to detect by meshing into the background environment.
DRONES
Drones offer an aerial view and can identify enemy targets. Two types of unmanned vehicles will be available with one providing enemy locations and able to attack with small explosives and low yielding EMP missiles.
WARHOUND
Known as the UGV or Unmanned Ground Vehicle, the Warhound is a beastly ground unit that can withstand plenty of punishment. Whether you need a distraction or a movable cover, this unit will serve its purpose well.
ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Ranging from heartbeat sensors to decoy grenades, plenty of technology is available for a Ghost’s use. Here is a quick list of more technology that is available in game.
Drone Crawler
Thrown Sensor
Magnetic View – Provides a pulse measuring proximity of metal objects (guns, ammo)
EMP Grenade
NVT – Night Vision Tech
Backscatter Optic – Vision through close objects
OTR Scanner – Optical Target Recognition
Stun Mine
Exacto Rounds – Seeks out heads of targets
Check out the informative video below revealing details about technology and gear in Ghost Recon Future Soldier.
Here we are again, MasterAbbott is back for this week’s iOS Game Suggestions. If you missed out on last week’s suggestions, click on the links below and check what cool games you should be picking up for your iOS along with the introduction and disclaimer on how my suggestions work, as I’m not going through the same old intro every week. (suggestions 1 has the disclaimer)
What I’ve also introduced is video game play footage (if it’s possible) on some of the iOS games I’ve suggested, you can check this out at the bottom of the article. Currently video game play footage for this week’s suggestions we have Barbarian The Death Sword & Angry Drums, check back in a few days there will be some more added. For now, if you jump into previous suggestions there are a few videos to check out.
Once again it’s been a great week on iTunes, so many amazing games were released, this week I’ve suggested well over my normal amount with a total of 17 great quality titles. As always for this week’s suggestions are all new titles that you should also take a look at to spend your hard earned iTunes cash / time on. This week I’ve focused an both the FREE and over 99c titles there were some awesome and unique games released. These titles are all well worth taking a look at. Now lets get down to business shall we.
For The Cheapskates – FREE GAMES
MASTERABBOTT’s FREE Game Pick Of The Week
Childhood’s End – Price : FREE – Publisher – Pixel Brain Ltd. (Join Big Phil now and help him navigate his adolescence as he fights off evil teddy bears of his childhood! Get ready for an epic adventure to defend against the mob of nasty teddy bears that awaits you and Big Phil. A vast armory of towers await your commands! Customize you defensive strategy with different tower upgrades, burn, electrify, pierce, freeze and sting your enemies into oblivion on your quest to overcome an evil childhood nemesis! – THIS GAME PLAYS VERY SIMILAR TO PIXEL JUNK MONSTERS ) runs on iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
The Simpsons: Tapped Out – Price : FREE – Publisher – EA Mobile. (THIS GAME IS LIFE-RUININGLY FUN! Homer accidently caused a meltdown that wiped out Springfield. D’OH! Now, it’s up to you to rebuild it! From the writers of The Simpsons, tap into a city building game that lets you create your own living, breathing Springfield… for FREE. First, you can get it for free! Make Springfield just like you want it. Help Homer find Marge, Bart and the rest of his family and friends! (Ned Flanders, too.) Complete tasks to earn… mmm, donuts! Make Apu work ridiculously long shifts at Kwik-E-Mart.!) runs on both iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Invaders World Tour 3 – Price : FREE – Publisher – MeYuMe. (Join the fight to guard the Earth against an impeding celestial encroachment on human life in Invaders World Tour. Secure the borders of 12 different countries in 60 explosive levels and bonus stages! Unlock mini-games to achieve higher scores to take control of the global leaderboards! Countries all over the world have witnessed a surge of extra-terrestrial activity accompanied by the appearance of worm-hole-like portals and slews of strange-looking life-forms. It’s up to you to defend the borders of countries like the United States, Canada, Europe, China, and more!) runs on both iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Requiem: Unleashed – Price : FREE – Publisher –Skyboard. (Enter the nightmarish dream world as a giant creature out to destroy you, is chasing you. You don’t know where you are, or why you are there, but things have an eerie familiarity. Jump, climb, or crawl, over obstacles to survive and find a way to escape before it’s too late. The only thing that matters now is that you Run!!!.) runs on iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Dark Matters: Shadows Of The Cosmos – Price : FREE – Publisher – Splashworks. (After a great Zuma Clone that’s free, then look no further! Join Blort on his cosmic adventure through the universe. Help him clear all the orbs and gold before they are sucked into the back hole abyss. You’ll need to be quick and skilled to complete all the levels in the Shadows of the Cosmos! – Simple and engaging gameplay, 60 levels to complete – Fun and colorful graphics, challenging game play) runs on both iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
For The Bargain Hunters – 99c Games
HEIST The Score – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – N3V Games Pty Ltd. (A simple bank job, yeah right. “Get in, get the combination, get to the vault and get out” so they said. When put like that it sounds easy. What actually happened is a whole different story … Heist tells the thrilling story of a daring bank robbery set in the prohibition era of 1920’s America. A carefully comprised plan with as little mess as possible turns horribly wrong, leaving you to fight your way out of an impossible situation. What are you willing to do to come out on top?) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Angry Drum (Taiko) HD – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – SOWANNA. (“Angry drums” is a cute cartoon-style music/rhythm, action game. It provides players with a creative new gaming experience. Players tap the screen that fly out of small drums to follow the music patterns and earn scores, getting a great score and rank you can open the next level. Game play exactly like Taiko No Tatsujin, and also includes multi-player so you take on your friends, practice mode and an item shop to help you beat away with confidence.) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
Draw Something – Price : FREE – Publisher – OMGPOP. (Play the Free version of Draw Something, the most popular social drawing and guessing game in the App Store with over 100 millions drawings created! Experience for yourself the laugh-out-loud game your friends are raving about! – Play with Friends on Android and iPhone/iPad! Challenge friends on Facebook or Twitter, or be automatically partnered with new gaming buddies, No Drawing Skills Required! Stick figures and a sense of humor are welcome! Just wiggle you finger to create a doodle masterpiece!) runs on both iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
For The Millionaires – All games over $0.99
MASTERABBOTT’S Over 99c PICK OF THE WEEK
Walking Mars – Price : $4.49 (Publisher – Tiger Style (In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. With time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet. UNCOVER THE MYSTERIES OF ANCIENT MARS. Explore an open-ended network of exotic caverns. Decode mysterious signals and discover long lost ruins. Survive an unearthly world of strange creatures and hazardous terrain.) – runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Barbarian – The Death Sword – Price : $1.99 iPad version also available for $4.49 (Publisher – Anuman (The Ultimate Warrior is back… Barbarian, the cult game first released on Amstrad CPC in 1987 under the name Death Sword (Epyx), is making a comeback with an all-new version that remains faithful to the original. Your mission, as the most formidable of all warriors, is to rescue Princess Mariana from the clutches of the evil wizard Drax. In doing so, you will travel the world, crossing swords with the many blood-thirsty warriors that block your path. Prepare to die!) – runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Julia’s Quest HD – Price : $4.99 – Publisher – Dynamic Systems Group Ltd. ( Travel around the UK with Julia and solve the mystery of her grandfather’s old diary in Julia’s Quest: United Kingdom! Journey through amazing British cities and other places of interest in this fantastic Match 3 game. Learn interesting facts and unlock incredible bonuses as you solve puzzles to place in the diary. Can you unravel the hidden message left behind by Julia’s grandfather?) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
Prince Of Persia Classic – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – UBISOFT. ( The Age Old Epic Saga is back in High Definition. Relive the classic or play it for the first time, either way it’s always been your destiny. Old tale, New skin. The Path to rescue is thrilling. Replay the adventure of the original Prince of Persia in a complete new skin as you battle your way through the game to rescue the Princess. Perform death defying stunts as you proceed from the dark and grim dungeons to the beautiful Palace tower.!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Gamebook Adventures 8: Infinite Universe – Price : $4.99 (free with in-app purchase) – Publisher – Tin Man Games. ( The eighth gamebook in the the critically acclaimed interactive e-book series in which YOU, the reader, control the direction of the story! Along with a realistic dice system to fight creatures and use skills, a fantastic new story and beautiful artwork, Infinite Universe will literally take you to another world, giving you many hours of gamebook adventuring!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Zombie Panic in Wonderland – Price : $4.49 – (option to purchase All-In-One Pack for $13.99) Publisher – Akaoni Studio. ( From a fog of exotic perfume arises a plague of amorous zombies, and now they’re invading all your favorite fairytale kingdoms! What the heck is going on here? Who’s responsible for this apocalyptic mess? There’s only one way to find out — it’s time to take up arms and carve your way to the root of the problem in a spray of bullets, flames, and grenades!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Sweet Red Riding Hood – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – In Images. ( You’ll guide a sweet and smart little girl, known as a Red Riding Hood through beautiful game worlds bursting with visual detail. The way is long and very dangerous, full of wild animals and obstacles. The game goal is to collect required number of apples, flowers, mashrooms and keys. 4 Detailed worlds with colorfull graphic, 40 Amazing levels 16 Different kind of opponents and much more) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Incoboto – Price : $2.99 – Publisher – FlutterMind. ( When The Corporation causes all the suns to go out, a small boy named Inco and his strange friend, Helios, go on a galaxy-spanning quest to light the skies once more.
As they explore the planets they discover Grapples, Jetpacks, Teleports, Gravity Beams and other strange machines. With its atmospheric ambient soundtrack and striking visuals, Incoboto is a moody, challenging, adventure-puzzler in the spirit of Portal and Ico.) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
Christiano Ronaldo Freestyle Soccer – Price : $2.99 – Publisher – Digital Artists Entertainment. ( Think you’ve got what it takes to freestyle with the best? Experience the rush of pulling off amazing tricks, moves and combos as one of the world’s greatest footballers in the officially licensed Cristiano RonaldoTM Freestyle game. For the first time ever, Cristiano Ronaldo Freestyle brings all of Ronaldo’s unique soccer skills and style into one amazing game. Packed with hundreds of tricks and challenges, multiple gameplay modes and set in different real-world locations, Cristiano Ronaldo Freestyle is the ultimate game to test your soccer skills to the max!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
There you have it folks, these games should keep you busy for quite some time. 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 join the discussion in the forums.
