Ubisoft have now confirmed that the PS3 version of Child of Eden will feature Move Support. Shocked? Neither were we. While this feature was pretty much a given since Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s visual masterpiece was announced for the Playstation 3, it is still nice to know that owners of the console will have that option to dive in with motion controls, much like the Kinect version of the game. Even more interesting with this announcement is the inclusion of “Full Stereoscopic 3D”, which should make the gameplay even more immersive than it’s Xbox 360 counterpart.
Ubisoft have also released a few details for the PS3 release of Child of Eden, which elaborate a bit more about how the Move controllers will work into the gameplay and how the 3D will actually make a difference:
Key features of Child of Eden (PlayStation 3):
Multi-sensory effect: A visionary entertainment experience that synchronizes stunning graphics and innovative sound design to electrify the senses. By bringing physics in synergy with spectacular visuals and audio, Child of Eden is the next-generation sensory experience. The PlayStation 3 version goes even further by offering the experience in full stereoscopic 3D.
The world of Eden: Coming straight from Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s creative mind: a unique, surprising, rich and beautiful world.
Controls: Simple and natural. Designed for standard controllers and the PlayStation Move for the PS3. The PlayStation Move captures a full range of motion giving you ultimate control over how you play the game. There are other added bonuses, like the ability to hook up multiple controllers for added sensory effects.
You can experience the PS3 version of Child of Eden when it launches on September 20th.
Since E3, we haven’t heard too much about Double Fine’s upcoming Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster, which will feature full Kinect support. A new trailer has now been revealed that shows exactly how the game will work, with a new scripted family coming together to play with Elmo and the Cookie Monster.
Poor actors aside, if the motions that these kids in the trailer are actually read by the device, I can easily say that this may be a pretty decent romp for the younger gamers out there. Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster doesn’t launch until later this fall, but you can check out the proud family and their Sesame Street fun in the trailer below.
Two screenshots of the hotly anticipated One Piece Gigant Battle 2: New World game have surfaced. The title set for release on November 17th, 2011, is set to feature over 100 characters from the series as well as several locales including Marineford and Gray Terminal. It is the sequel of the first Gigant Battle game and will focus on the Post War arc and the New World Saga.
The following screenshots have made there way online showing off One Piece Gigant Battle 2: New World’s gameplay.
The One Piece franchise is without a doubt the undisputed top anime franchise of all time, having made more money than any other. So it’s pretty much a given to say that One Piece Gigant Battle 2: New World is going to be a huge hit. Leave a comment below letting us know what you think.
Earlier today, THQ revealed a nice, meaty roster for the upcoming WWE ’12, which will be released in November. It seems now that a collector’s edition will also be hitting stores along with the standard release, and THQ want you to pick which superstar graces the cover.
Now if you have been watching the WWE in recent months, you should know that The Rock and John Cena already have a main event matched booked for Wrestlemania XVIII. To go with this theme, fans will now get to decide via the Official Facebook page for WWE ’12 whether they want the “People’s Edition”, featuring The Rock, or “The Champ’s Edition”, which will of course feature John Cena. As a WWE fan that is tired of seeing Cena on every piece of merchandise, I have already cast my vote for The Rock, and it is looking like many of the fans are agreeing with my decision based on the near 5000 vote lead the Brauma Bull has over Cena.
You can cast your own vote on the official page here, and once some of the actual contents are revealed for this set, we will be sure to bring you an update.
The Naruto manga has been one of the most succesful series ever to come out of Japan. After 12 years of publication in Weekly Shonen Jump, could the worldwide hit manga series be coming to a conclusion?
The current arc in the manga is known as the Fourth Great Shinobi War Arc. This arc has been shaping up for quite a while and what it’s forming is something so huge it’s hard to believe that there could be a continuation after this arc is resolved. In fact, the conclusion of this arc could quite potentially also mean the conclusion of the series as a whole.
With so many storylines coming to a head, there is definitely a feeling that everything that has occured so far in the series is reaching it’s natural culmination. Whether it be the truth of the Uchiha massacre that Sasuke mourned over for so long or the recent revelation about Naruto’s parents, we are starting to uncover many answers that have been sought after since the series begun.
Could this be a sign of the series reaching it’s end? Perhaps. But as it stands now, there has yet to be an official confirmation. However with so many plotlines fastly approaching there conclusions, one can only wonder whether the Naruto manga’s ending is on the horizon. One thing is for sure, whether ther series continues past this arc or not. The coming chapters are going to be nothing short of amazing.
What do you think? Is Naruto nearing it’s end? Leave a comment below letting us know your thoughts.
Viz Media has announced that they will release Bleach Movie 3: Fade to Black on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc throughout America on the 15th of November, 2011.
The movie which was originally released October 2008 through-out Japanese cinemas, has finally made it’s way to the Western world in a English dubbed format. The film tells a side-story not canonical with the anime series, about a disturbance in the Soul Society which causes the Soul Reapers to forget who Ichigo Kurosaki. Ichigo must try to solve this mystery as well as find his missing friend Rukia Kuchiki.
Viz has previously released the first 2 films throughout the US and Madman has handled the release throughout Australia. Be sure to get Bleach Movie 3: Fade to Black on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc this November when it hits shelves. Also be sure to check out out reviews of Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody here and Bleach Movie 2: The Diamond Dust Rebellion here.
In just a little under 8 days, Deus Ex: Human Revolution will make it’s debut onto consoles. It’s not too much of a wait, but for those who are craving even more info about what is to come, Square Enix have released a new video detailing the work that went into the sounds and music that will fill player’s ears while they experience the top-notch gameplay.
This clip features Audio Director Steve Szczepkowski, Composer Michael McCann, the voice of Adam Jensen, Elias Toufexis, and Sound Designer Yohann Boudreault as they discuss the voicework, music, and other sound effects that went into Deus Ex: Human Revolution to make it as realistic and immersive. Now turn up those speakers and give a view to the video down below.
As I think all of you know, Nintendo rarely have many price-drops on first party handheld titles. Gamestop have a nice little sale going on right now though that has all copies of Pokemon Heart Gold & Soul Silver discounted by $15, putting both at $24.99.
I know it isn’t too much, but considering how it is getting harder to find these titles in the wild with their Pokewalker devices, this sale of sorts should definitely be taken notice by fans of the series that have yet to take the plunge.
This deal is instore, but those who want to pick them up online can do so at the links below:
After a truck-load of news this past week surrounding the upcoming video game adaptation of Madoka Magica for the Playstation Portable, a teaser trailer has surfaced.
The trailer displays various gameplay footage as well as detailing the games features. It weighs in at a whopping 3 minutes and 43 seconds and provides a glimpse of what to expect from the dungeon-crawling RPG adventure when it hits shelves.
The game is set for a Japanese release on March 25th, 2012. For now, you can check out the previously revealed details here and check out the trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica PSP below.
Hysteria Project 2 Developer: Bulkypix Publisher: Sanuk Games Platforms: Playstation 3, Playstation Portable minis (reviewed) Release Date: Out Now Price: AU$3.45
Hysteria Project 2 is the latest offering from developer Bulkypix. It is the sequel to their hit game Hysteria Project. It was released as a game for the iOS back in January before being ported for the Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable as part of the minis range. To be perfectly honest, it should have stayed on the iOS. In fact, this game should not have been made period. Terrible gameplay, an overtly clichéd story with stock characters and outdated full motion video techniques are only part of the foundation of what is a disappointingly constructed gaming experience.
Story:
You play as an unnamed male character that awakens in a hospital/lab room with a woman in a white coat watching over you. As you will discover, a crazed maniac who goes by the name of #13 is after you for some reason (this is not explored). You will venture throughout this hospital/lab to find out what is going on and to escape this crazy axe wielding serial killer. You will get guidance from a young doctor by the name of Lisa (who is the doctor at the beginning of the game), but only later on.
The story lacks anything interesting and unique, unless you are into cheesy, B grade horror films. The characters are stereotypical of a horror film, right down to the personalities. I didn’t connect with the main character at all. There is no character development, but considering that you are trying to escape a lunatic, I guess that happens. The story itself is heavily reliant on clichés, which includes a creepy setting and panic inducting situations among others. Speaking of the setting, it seems that is the only thing Bulkypix got right. The tones of said setting emitted the creepy atmosphere of horror games and the fire scene actually got me a little interested. Also expect a very short story. Outside of that, you’re better watching a properly made horror film.
Gameplay:
The gameplay… well what about it? This game is nothing more than a glorified full motion video production. This means that there is a severe lack of real interactivity. Most of the time you will be experiencing quick time events or you will be in a situation where you have to click and point, just like early PC games. The puzzles are poorly constructed. There is no indication on what has to be done. For example, the first puzzle you encounter (after 5 minutes of poorly shot full motion video) you are strapped in the bed. I look around to see how I could escape. Ten seconds later, I am killed by the crazy man. After a few tires I clicked on the bonds, where a cut scene shows the character struggling to free himself to no avail. Then I return to the same situation. I was confused and frustrated as I get killed once more. It turns out you must press the bond AGAIN to see him free himself. Remember, this is the first puzzle of the game. The puzzles are not very fun as well. There is little interaction in terms of controls. All you use are the directional buttons/analogue stick and the X button, which is called the action button. They are also frustrating to complete. Half of the times these interactive moments occur without prompt or warning. This is where the game over screen will be permanently scorched into your memory. For a game where you are trying to escape a murderer, thus avoiding death, you will encounter it for too often. This is due to the fact that the puzzles were not thought out. Along the way you do try to find pages of a notebook, which is accessible at the main menu. But opening the notebook is in itself trial and error, since it can not be highlighted.
Music/Audio:
The music is a mixed bag to say the least. It does reflect upon the setting and the overall tone of the game. However, expect it to be repetitive stock horror music, filled with uninspiring musical shrieks which would make anybody flee in terror. At certain points the music will change upon the situation. The fire scene mentioned earlier had music which induced a sense of escape. In terms of voice acting, only one of the three characters actually has a voice, which happens to be Lisa. Lisa’s voice actress is terrible. She tries to convey a British accent, but delivers it very poorly.
Graphics:
I will put this question forward, however: why would you use an outdated technique to convey the story? Full motion video, as some of you might know, became the craze back in the early 90’s, thanks in part to the introduction of CD. Sega is the most famous example with the Sega CD and Nintendo were looking into a similar concept with Sony (and we all know how that went). However, this is a very outdated technique. I would suggest not to play the game on the console and especially not on the big screen. The FMV technique ruins the look of the game. It makes it look like a low resolution internet video. It looks like it was filmed with a very outdated video camcorder. The editing of the opening is not so great. It looked it was created by an amateur on steroids. The in game graphics fare no better. To be honest, this was made with the PSP in mind, so I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt.
Conclusion:
Overall, expect a lackluster experience if you decide to pick up this game. You’ll encounter frustrating puzzles which are not fun. You’ll have to watch a clichéd horror story with poor characterisation but an appropriate setting. You’ll have to sit and watch poor quality full motion video if you play it on a big screen. You’ll have to listen to a terrible British accent balanced out by stock but a fitting score. Talk about it being a Hysteria Project, a better word would be hysterical. For the $3.45 they are asking, you’ll be better off with a dynamic theme or wallpaper.
