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Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties released on PSN in Europe

People who live in Europe are definitely lucky because just a few days ago they were able to buy Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood! from the PSN much earlier than the rest of us in the US. That doesn’t mean that all is bad however as US residents will be getting the game next month in January.

This means that European residents can no get a taste of the side scrolling hack and slash action that is NISA’s latest game. Also you may be wondering as to what that image up there means when we are talking about Prinny 2. The reason that is there is because Prinny 2 contains an extra game within itself that is playable after you finish the main storyline.

Titled Asagi Wars players will be able to take control of Asagi who had died accidentally via her own explosion, as she tries to compete against six other Asagi wannabes. Can she prove that she is the real Asagi in these six stages of battle? It is up to you to make sure she will.

Enough about Asagi Wars though, here are some of the key features for Prinny 2:

  • 1000 Prinnies: Players will get 1000 lives to beat this tough action side-scroller!
  • Lift & Throw: Prinnies are able to lift and throw objects on the battlefield.
  • Vehicles: Steal and control powerful vehicles, like tanks and UFOs.
  • Hip Pound: Jump and pound enemies to stun them. Then you can inflict multiple combo attacks for extra damage.
  • Break Mode: If you charge up enough energy you can execute powerful skills to wipe out enemies using Break Mode or even have a brief taste of invincibility. The more enemies you hack up, the longer this mode lasts.

It definitely is very interesting that they will provide you with all of your lives right off the bat. Sure 1000 lives may seem like a lot but that also shows off just how hard the game could possibly be. Then again you could always play on the Baby mode which makes everything much more simpler to get through as there will be fewer enemies and traps so you can get through just like a baby would, nice and easy.

Square Enix brings Online Manga store to life

Square Enix doesn’t only focus on videogames, they also have a decent library of manga that are released in Japan on a regular basis. They have decided to make these different manga available via their own online store. This store will offer English translated manga volumes digitally for those who purchase them. Currently the online store offers the first volume of Fullmetal Alchemist and Soul eater, plus the first two volumes for Yumekui Kenbun: Nightmare Inspector and The Record of a Fallen Vampire.

These volumes are available for $6 currently thanks to a sale being held at launch, think of it as a grand opening sale. There will be new titles released twice a month with the first update in manga available on Janaury 11th. You can also read the first few chapters of each title for free to give yourself a little taste, because you never know whether or not you’ll like a series until you try it a bit.

You can access the Online Manga store here.

Bulletstorm “Epic Edition” to include Gears of War 3 beta code

Feel like getting your chainsaw on early? Because EA announced today that there will be a special edition of the 360 version of Bulletstorm released alongside the standard edition. The good news is that the price for the so called Epic Edition will be the same price as the normal edition at $60. The even better news is that this Epic Edition will include an early access code to the Gears of War 3 beta.

On top of receiving the early access code you will also be getting a set of new armor and boots, something they are calling visual upgrades for the glowing leash, a new gun called the Peace Maker Carbine and also a cool 25,000 experience points free of charge. While there isn’t any news on when the beta for Gears of War 3 will start, Bulletstorm will be released on February 22nd of next year.

Knights Contract given release date in Febraury

Looks like we finally have a release date for Knights Contract next year and thankfully it is quite early in the year. It was just announced today that Namco Bandai and Game Republic’s hack and slash bloody buddy game will be released on February 22nd for the US and Europe on both the Xbox 360 and the PS3.

This is great news considering the fact that before this the only release window we had was some point in 2011. But enough about that, how about a little bit more information about the game instead?

Armed with a razor sharp scythe and explosive witchcraft, players will use these tools to return civility to the land. As players succeed in their journey, they can deal tremendous damage onto their tormentors or unleash a gruesome finisher by coordinating the efforts of Heinrich and Gretchen. However, players must also keep a close eye on Gretchen as her magical prowess and mortality is the key to the duo’s survival.

Sounds like it will be a good time, especially with the fact that it looks like a much more intense and fantastical world than the one we found in Enslaved which was previously released by Namco Bandai a few months ago. There was also a plethora of new screenshots released that show off two of the main enemies in the game, the witches Trude and Straeggele.

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Record of Agarest War 2 patched with Move support; video released

You may remember that we mentioned the fact that Record of Agarest War 2 will be getting a patch in the future for Playstation Move support, but that future is now the present. Of course the game is currently only out in Japan, but Japanese audiences will be able to patch their games so that they will be able to use their move controllers for the interactive minigames.

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As you can see Compile Heart has also released a video that shows off the minigame being performed inside of the game. Still it is a very questionable bit of gameplay as you more or less are using the Move controller to massage your female party members, and it looks like you are rewarded with experience points and items for doing well enough. Sure it may seem strange to us but after playing the first Record of Agarest War it definitely doesn’t seem out of place at all. Again could this beg the question for possible Kinect support if it is localized and made for the Xbox 360 as well? Only time can tell.

WiiWare/DSiWare releases for this week ending 17th December

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Here is the latest downloadable line-up on Nintendo consoles as we near the festive period:

  • Ben 10: Alien Force – The Rise Of Hex (WiiWare: Konami, 1,000 Wii Points)
  • My Fireplace (WiiWare: Korner Entertainment, 500 Wii Points)
  • Wolf Of The Battlefield: Commando (Virtual Console Arcade: Capcom, 800 Wii Points)
  • SonSon (Virtual Console Arcade: Capcom, 800 Wii Points)
  • Divergent Shift (DSiWare: Konami, 800 Nintendo DSi Points)
  • 101 MiniGolf World (DSiWare: Teyon, 500 Nintendo DSi Points)
  • Arc Style: Everyday Football (DSiWare: Arc System Works, 500 Nintendo DSi Points)
  • Biorhythm (DSiWare: Cinemax, 200 Nintendo DSi Points)

It’s a fairly weigthy selection this week in comparison to previous weeks, with cartoon hero Ben 10 leading the charge. However, it is merely a taster of what is to come. There is, in fact, another Nintendo downloads update of new additions coming on Christmas Eve, with an even more exciting line-up including Hydroventure and Mario Party 2 for the Virtual Console.

GamersGate & Sega Giving out Golden Axe For Free!

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One of the all time greats of Sega, Golden Axe is currently being given away this weekend as part of the 21st anniversary for the classic game. GamersGate have partnered up with Sega and will be distributing codes for the PC version of the title. Now I am sure you want to know what you need to do to get in on this steal and it is really quite simple.

First thing you need to do is become a fan of the official Sega Facebook (which you can find by clicking HERE)

Next, well… that’s it really. Sega will be giving out codes that will need to be redeemed within the first 24 hours of receiving, which you must be a registered user to redeem at GamersGate. It only takes a few seconds to register though, so I can easily say to jump on this freebie while it is…well, free. Golden Axe is a timeless classic and for those who have not even tried it yet, you now have no reason to get a chance to play one of gaming’s most beloved franchises. For more information, you can check out Sega’s official post over on their blog by clicking here.

Deathsmiles Deluxe Edition coming to PAL regions in 2011

Rising Star Games has just recently announced that bullet hell game, Deathsmiles will be officially coming to European and PAL markets. For those of you who have been waiting to hear this news, you will be glad to know that this version comes as a very special and exclusive Deluxe Edition. This Deluxe Edition features the complete version of the game, with the Mega Black Label DLC (which brings an extra stage and playable character), a desktop accessory pack and the original 23-track soundtrack.

Deathsmiles features three different modes:  the original Arcade version, an Xbox 360 conversion of the arcade version and Version 1.1 of the game. Version 1.1 is actually another conversion designed specifically for the Xbox 360 (for those of you that were interested).

Along with all of this, the game will include two-player co-op, both locally or via Xbox Live. All the modes will also have multiple difficulty levels. Supposedly all this extra stuff was sold separately in Japan and priced at about £25, so this bundle is quite a steal

For those of you in the PAL regions that have been waiting for the game, Deathsmiles is coming your way in early 2011.

KillZone 3 – Sharp Shooter Peripheral Trailer

The Sony blog has recently posted a video showing off the upcoming Sharp Shooter peripheral for Killzone 3. This gun incorporates the Plastation move to create a “realistic” first person shooter. The peripheral looks quite neat with its own trigger for shooting, and even a button to reload that makes reloading feel more realistic.

Check out the video below to see this peripheral and even some gameplay footage of KillZone 3.

Comprehensive patch released for Fallout: New Vegas on all systems

Bethesda has released a full comprehensive patch for all consoles; which means that next time you start up your Xbox 360, PS3, or PC copy of the game you will be asked to update. These bug fixes were listed but not detailed by Bethesda themselves and range from a multitude of quest glitches, to problems with companions, perks, and skills and even save game corruption.

You can catch the full list of the issues addressed below. It is good to see this large patch applied finally and just in time for the Xbox 360 version as the DLC Dead Money will be coming out next Tuesday.

In addition, this patch addresses issues with the following areas:

  • Pip-Boy Interface
  • Pre-Order DLC Items
  • Reputation System
  • Radio Stations
  • Companion fixes
  • Companion Quests
  • Repair Menu
  • Caravan
  • Weapons and Weapon Mods
  • Hardcore Mode
  • Perks
  • Skills
  • Crafting Recipes
  • Crafting Menu
  • Mojave Express
  • Chems/Addiction
  • Doctors
  • Vendors

And fixes for the following quests:

  • Ain’t That a Kick in the Head
  • By a Campfire on The Trail
  • They Went That-a-Way
  • My Kind of Town
  • Boulder City Showdown
  • Ring a Ding Ding!
  • King’s Gambit
  • For The Republic, Part 2
  • Render Unto Caesar
  • Et Tumor, Brute?
  • The House Always Wins
  • Wild Card
  • Beyond the Beef
  • GI Blues
  • How Little We Know
  • Oh My Papa
  • Still In The Dark
  • You’ll Know It When It Happens
  • Arizona Killer
  • Eureka!
  • Veni, Vidi, Vici
  • All or Nothing
  • No Gods, No Masters
  • Birds of a Feather
  • I Put A Spell On you
  • Come Fly With Me
  • That Lucky Old Sun
  • Don’t Make a Beggar of Me
  • The White Wash
  • Ghost Town Gunfight
  • Restoring Hope
  • Bleed Me Dry
  • Aba Daba Honeymoon
  • Tend To Your Business
  • Wang Dang Atomic Tango
  • Flags of Our Foul-Ups
  • Debt Collector
  • Talent Pool
  • Left My Heart
  • Someone To Watch Over Me
  • Hard Luck Blues