Although many people didn’t take too kindly to the concept of PlayStation Now compared to the other alternatives but Sony is keeping the service populated with a large number of titles and this latest update to the service is sure to scratch the itch for fans who like Japanese RPGs and even standard RPGs. Fifteen new titles have been added to the service and this includes some Western titles...
Are you a PC gamer who is looking for a few games to play over the summer break? Well Ubisoft have you covered with their Uplay Summer Sale (known as the Winter Sale over seas). Running from now until the 4th of January, players can score up to 80% discounts on titles in the Uplay store. Now is the prefect time to try out titles like Watch_Dogs, Child of Light, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Bat...
A couple of months ago we learned that Ubisoft was planning on releasing Child of Light, their turn-based RPG, as a digital download for the PlayStation Vita. Well now that day is here and you can now download Child of Light’s standard edition on the Vita for £11.99 while a complete edition that features all downloadable content for the game is also available at retail and digital download t...
Ubisoft has announced that its artistic turn-based RPG Child of Light will see a release on the PS Vita on July 2nd, in both digital and retail form. The physical copy is titled the Complete Edition and will contain all additional game content, including collectibles, a bonus quest and a new character. For those of you unaware, Child of Light is a sort of reimaging of the classic fairytale, taking...
Ubisoft Australia, in association with Ubisoft Montreal, are pleased to announce a special panel to be held as part of the Vivid Ideas 2014, called Ubisoft Montreal Presents – Developing Games: From Indie to Blockbuster – Child Of Light & Watch_Dogs. The panel, consisting of Jean-François Poirier, Producer, (Child Of Light) and Kevin Shortt, Lead Story Designer (Watch_Dogs) will provide insig...
Child Of Light Developer: Ubisoft Massive, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Ukrain, Ubisoft Bucharest Publisher: Ubisoft Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One Release Date: 30th April 2014 Price: $19.95 – Available Here Overview As a kid that grew up being read fairy tales, I never truly understood them. Like most children I took these type...
Gamers waiting patiently for Child of Light’s upcoming release date have something to ease their wait. Ubisoft released a new developer diary talking about the work that went into creating a modern fairy tale. Viewers will get to explore the world Aurora wakes up in with the help of the writer and creative director of Child of Light. Child of Light is an upcoming RPG from Ubisoft Montreal. T...
Ubisoft released a new trailer for the upcoming RPG Child of Light today. The trailer is entitled “The World of Lemuria,” and takes viewers on a trip through the varied landscapes featured in the game. The protagonist Aurora flits through the air, travels into the depths of the seas, and everything in between, in the new video. Child of Light will be released for PlayStation 3, PlaySta...
Ubisoft have released part two of their ‘Making of’ video series for Child of Light, announcing partnerships with Cirque du Soleil Media and singer/pianist Coeur de Pirate in the process. In creating the musical landscape of the kingdom of Lemuria, Coeur de Pirate composed intimate and nostalgic pieces on piano, receiving support from the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra for the combat an...
Some might look at Child of Light as a bit of an enigma amongst the large catalogue of Ubisoft Montreal-developed games… a side-scrolling, 2.5D role-playing game inspired by the fairy tales of our childhoods and some of the gaming community’s Japanese favourites, namely the early Final Fantasy entries. Sounds surprising, but I don’t know exactly why that is; the team has shown an...
What does Catchaman, Tekkaman, Casshan, Vampire Hunter D, and Child of Light all have in common? Legendary Japanese character artist Yoshitaka Amano! Ubisoft partnered up with Yoshitaka Amano to create some beautiful artwork inspired by Child of Light. A video detailing the master at work has been released, so viewers can check out a time lapse of Amano painting. A copy of the art will be availabl...
Ubisoft today released the first video in a three part series focusing on the development process of their 2D turn-based J-RPG/Adventure title Child of Light. The video goes into detail on the inspirations for the water colour art style, story focus, character growth and the new UbiArt Framework that allows the artists to import their artwork straight into the game. You can check out the video bel...