Nobody said that a game involving torn clothing and a focus on the female anatomy on a 3D device couldn’t have a storyline right? Well you better believe it as far as Senran Kagura: Portrait of Girls is concerned. A listing for the title on Japanese website AmiAmi (found by Siliconera) lists some information about the title, such as a summer release date, but most importantly it contains information on the storyline.
Now Senran Kagura takes place in a modern day setting with ninjas who are still alive today. Despite being used mostly during the Sengoku era as assassins and spies, now ninja are used as an influential tool by politicians and corporations. The government has created the Hanzo Academy that trains girls to become shinobi in an effort to fight off the dirty tactics used by these businesses. This actually sounds quite interesting actually, to bad the chances of a Western release are bleak at the moment.
Rockstar have announced yet another exciting trailer for their upcoming game, L.A. Noire. The trailer is the next installment in a series of videos demonstrating the title’s gameplay functions, and is due to be released on Thursday 21st April at noon Eastern time.
This gameplay trailer is called “Rising through the Ranks”, and examines how players will go through cases across five different department desks of the LAPD including the traffic and homicide desks. In L.A. Noire, players will have to solve cases from various desks to rise through the ranks as Cole Phelps, and uncover the deeper secret lurking within the L.A. streets.
Previously released gameplay trailers include “Orientation”, and “Investigation and Interrogation”. To view these ones, visit the L.A. Noire official website here, and stay tuned for the new trailer, “Rising through the Ranks”.
You may remember when Moon Diver was released on the PlayStation Network earlier this month. If you chose not to pick it up on the PlayStation 3 or couldn’t because you didn’t own the title then now is your chance to do so because Square Enix announced that Moon Diver will be arriving on the Xbox Live Marketplace on May 4th.
Moon Diver is Feelplus’ action platforming game featuring ninjas in side scrolling combat that allows players to drop in and out of gameplay both locally and online. It will cost 1200 MSP placing it at the same price as its PS3 counterpart at $15. Moon Diver recently had DLC packs announced for the PlayStation 3 and has set the price for these DLC packs at $.99 each. Whether or not this DLC will be available for the XBLA version of the game has yet to be announced.
For those who have been wanting to spice up that mobile device with some Sega greatness, you are now in luck as Sega are hosting an Easter sale on iTunes which will slash the prices of many of the developer’s most popular titles up to 60% off the standard price. Whether you want to “Wise fwum your gwave” with Altered Beast or take to the tracks with Super Monkey Ball, this sale will surely have something to add to any iPhone, iPod touch or iPad without barely any HP lost on the wallet.
Sale Price titles inlude:
ChuChu Rocket!™ HD for iPad: $2.99 / £1.79 /€2.39 (was $4.99/£2.99 /€3.99)
This sale will last until April 25th and is now live, so hurry and get in on these discounts while there is still time. To be taken directly to Sega’s titles in the iTunes library, simply follow this link or search for “Sega” in the iTunes store..
Sure Mortal Kombat may have been released yesterday but that wasn’t the only fighting game to be released in the past 24 hours. Not everyone likes blood and gore, some people like a fast paced anime-styled fighting game that features customizable fighting styles and 23 different girls to fight as. If you are one of those people then you will be happy to hear that Aksys Games has released Arcana Heart 3 on the PSN.
Costing $29.99 and at a 2.55GB install size Arcana Heart 3 provides players with 23 different fighters but also 23 different Arcana types that allow the player to match up their favorite fighter with whatever fighting style they want to use. Also coming with the title is a nice story mode and a Simple Mode that allows players to pick up the title without worrying too much about having to input extensive combo attacks to win. Catch the screenshots below as well as the launch trailer for Arcana Heart 3!
For those who don’t have a 3DS yet and wanting to get in on the newest Rhythm-action title from Natsume, you are in luck as the WiiWare version of Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove, titled “Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove: Monster Mix” is now scheduled to be out a while before the 3DS version drops as it now hits the download service on May 16th. This version is will still include the same gameplay and ghostly beats that the 3DS features as well as a ton of extra content that will be sure to keep players “groovin” with Gabrielle while they attempt to lure back zombies into Monster town.
“Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove: Monster Mix is a fun-filled dance adventure unlike anything else you’ll find on WiiWare,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “With tons of unlockable content including outfits and items, and a multiplayer mode where up to four players can show off their best moves, it’ll have everyone in the room dancing!
I am digging this little rhythm title from what we have seen so far as it shows a lot of potential to grow as a series due to it’s originality. For those that do have a 3DS, this WiiWare version should be a perfect supplement while you await for the 3DS version to release later this summer. Check out the trailer for Monster Mix below and we will bring you even more on Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove as both versions release.
Unfortunately for those who have been waiting for the ICO/Shadow of the Colossus Collection you will have to wait until some point next year. But worse off is the brand new game The Last Guardian has also seen a delay until some point in 2012. Both titles were initially set to be released late this year but due to unspoken circumstances the titles have been delayed.
Fumito Ueda, director of the titles, had this to say about the delays:
“To provide more challenging and better quality of content to users and to fulfill First Party Studio’s obligations, I decided to postpone its release timing. All the members of my production team are working together at a fast pace to develop and release the game in First Party Studio quality. I sincerely apologize to all the customers who have been waiting for The Last Guardian for so long, but I beg for your patience. I will also announce the new release timing at a later time.”
The delay is unfortunately bad news for fans who have been waiting a very long time for The Last Guardian to be released but lets be honest. Both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus were marked as amazing experiences by the gaming community so taking the extra time to polish The Last Guardian may be the best thing the developing team can do.
Chances are you have been hearing about the “Wii 2” rumors that have been surfacing as of late. Rumors run the gamut from being technically superior to the 360/PS3, having GTA V as a launch title, having a 6 inch screen on the/as a controller and being revealed at this years E3. The Wii is certainly showing its age, being the most inferior (technologically) of the big three this go around, so these rumors aren’t totally unfounded.
One of the rumors, given by a trustworthy leaker who has a track record of revealing these things, is that this new console is codenamed “Project Cafe”, as well as stating that it will be technically superior and sport that questionable 6 inch screen for a controller. I have no doubt Nintendo is up to something (as all console makers surely are, in some capacity) but I have a hard time believing that Nintendo is going to do anything this radically different from their tried and true “casual/low cost” formula they’ve adopted for this generation.
Despite my preconceived notions, however, I’m finding myself beginning to slowly believe this more and more if only because of the explosion of rumors that have been popping up. Also, this leaked image showcasing the Cafe prototype might have something to do with me believing these. Maybe.
Unfortunately, these images are pretty rough and don’t capture the entirety of the prototype. What they do show is the basic shape of the console itself (basically a rounded Wii), the controller (essentially a gamecube controller with the aforementioned 6 inch screen) and drops the Cafe codename. Again, no proof if these are genuine or not. Take this with a grain of salt, fanboys.
Regardless if these specs and rumors are true or not, let’s hope Nintendo comes up with a better name for their console for this new generation. Maybe a name that’s actually a word instead of, ya know, Wii.
Huh… well Atlus’ current lineup for the 3DS only consists of the re-purposed Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked so it seems that they will be adding another game to help flesh out their lineup. Of course this game may be seen by some as a bit of a questionable move as Mahjong certainly isn’t as popular in the U.S. as it is in the Eastern world.
Either way Atlus is going to be localizing Sunsoft’s Shanghai 3D Cube and naming it Mahjong Cub3D in an effort to minimize the title name. Players will be able to match mahjong tiles in Cube Mode to help solve the cube puzzle or play the average Classic Mode where the pieces are lying flat on a table. 200 puzzles will be included and multiplayer will be available through Download Play. No release date besides Summer 2011 or price has been announced yet but hey, at least it is another game coming out for the 3DS at some point this Summer.
Shift 2: Unleashed is set to receive its first downloadable content pack “Legends” next week. Players can expect to receive a range of iconic cars and tracks. Thirteen classic cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s, distinctively known for their powerful engines, technical handling capabilities and dramatic car designs will be added to the current 145 strong car lineup. Along with five new tracks which will reflects racing’s golden age.
Legends pack contents:
Cars
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (1965)
Austin Mini Cooper S (1965)
BMW 3.0 CSL Gr. 5 (1975)
Ford Capri RS3100 Gr.4 (1974)
Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 (1971)
Ford GT40 Mk.I (1965)
Ford Lotus Cortina (1963)
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight (1963)
Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (S30) (1971)
Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (C10) (1972)
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 (1974)
Porsche 914/6 GT (1970)
SHELBY COBRA “DAYTONA” COUPE® (1965)
Team Need For Speed Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0
Tracks
Dijon-Prenois (1972)
Hockenheim (1982)
Monza (1958)
Rouen-Les-Essarts GP (1966)
Rouen-Les-Essarts Short (1952)
Silverstone (1975)
Shift 2: Unleashed Legends content pack will be available on April 26 for 800 Microsoft points on Xbox Live and for $9.99 on the PlayStation Network.
