NIS America have released new screenshots for Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc popular mystery adventure game, that is coming exclusively to the PlayStation Vita in both North America and Europe in February 2014 in both retail and digital form.
The game is a revised and revamped edition of the first Danganronpathat was originally released on the PSP in Japan in 2010. You’ll take on the role of Makoto Naegi, a desperately average teenager who somehow finds himself accepted into Hope’s Peak Academy, a prestigious high school normally reserved for the nation’s most “ultimate” students. But when he arrives, he and the other students soon find themselves trapped in a battle for survival against a twisted mastermind who has taken them all prisoner. You’ll have to unmask the villain and uncover the secret of the school…or die trying!
Today Crystal Dynamics (Square Enix) has released a new trailer for TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles on 28th January for North America and 31st January for the UK.
TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION is the character defining action-adventure where a young and inexperienced Lara Croft transforms into a hardened survivor. This fully re-built version for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One features an obsessively detailed Lara and a fully realized lifelike world.
Lara Croft in unprecedented detail:
– An all new face and head for Lara, handcrafted exclusively for next-gen!
– TRESS FX technology that delivers realistic hair simulation and motion for the new Lara
– Increased polygon body density with new sweat, mud and blood materials and effects
A world in constant motion:
– Underbrush reacts as Lara passes by, wind whips tree branches and tattered cloth around, rain pierces through searchlight beams as individually lit particles
– All texture resolutions have been increased by over 4x for maximum detail
– In-game characters have been enhanced for added realism
– Subsurface scattering technology literally renders the world’s beauty beyond skin deep
– Native 1080p gameplay for outstanding visual fidelity
The Definitive Edition of the action adventure includes all of the original downloadable content, plus digital versions of the Dark Horse comic, Brady Games mini-art book and the Final Hours developer videos. Customers who pre-order will receive special art book packaging featuring never-before-seen concept art.
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe has today released DRAGON BALL Z BATTLE OF Z for Xbox 360 game, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita handheld system in Europe and Australasia.
For the first time ever, the fans will be able to embody God Goku, Beerus and Whis, the three newest characters joining the epic Dragon Ball Z Universe! These new characters are joining a huge roster of more than 70 characters (including transformations & DLCs) with their unique playstyle based on the four different fighting types: Ki-Blast, Support, Melee and Interfere! On top of the amazing character line-up, NAMCO BANDAI Games included tons of exciting features such as the Genki gauge , Giant Bosses Battles, Premium Points and Dragon Points (to customize your favourite character), as well as different Modes where cooperation with allies is mandatory … and much more to discover!
To celebrate this brand new game, the LimitedExclusive Goku Edition comes packed with epicness: thegame, an amazing Artbook and a massive Figurine of the mighty Goku in his Super Saiyan form!
“Following our tradition of high quality Anime & Manga based games, this new Dragon Ball Z game will fulfill all of our fans’ expectations!” said Hiroaki Ochiai, Senior Vice President of IP Strategy at NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe. “Battle of Z is exploring a whole new game concept, where individual skills and synchronization need to be hyped. May the best Brawler win!”
Mad Catz today announced the shipping of the TRITTONKama Stereo Headset for PlayStation4 and PlayStationVita.
Specially built for the PlayStation 4’s multiplayer online environments, the Kama delivers a comfortable audio experience while simplifying online chat. Directly connecting to the PlayStation 4 DUALSHOCK4 Wireless Controller and nearly any device with a 3.5mm jack – the gamer is free to play in full stereo no matter where the game takes them. The Kama also features a flexible performance microphone and uncomplicated inline audio controls which further enhance the consumer’s online gaming experience.
“The PlayStation 4 has proven a massive success at retail, and we’re pleased to ship the Kama headset specifically designed for this next generation of gaming,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “The Kama offers high-fidelity sound and impressive build quality at a price we believe to be unmatched within the category.”
Today GTA Online has introduced ten new Rockstar verified user-generated jobs. Five of the jobs were created for GTA Online’s recent Social Club Creator Weekend event, which saw users attempt to win $1m of in-game currency and a custom license plate by uploading custom jobs.
Twists and Twirls
New races include ‘Twists and Twirls’, ‘Stars In Your Eyes’, ‘Monaco Grand Prix GTA edition’, ‘Casal Dos Ferros Race’, ‘4 Way Madness’, ‘Crastenburg Drifting Race’ and ‘Laguna Seca Remake’.
4 Way Madness
With the ‘4 Way Madness’ forces players to jump across each other while avoiding deadly tanks; ‘Stars in Your Eyes’ is based on the track of the same name in GTA 4; while ‘Monaco Grand Prix GTA edition’ features a similar layout to the Formula One race course.
Classy Construction
Also the new deathmatches include ‘Classy Construction’, which uses elevated terrain; ‘Terry’s Hangout’, which takes place in an airport hangar in Blaine County; and ‘Paradise Ally’, which features lots of heavy weapons and armour.
Since Rockstar has verified its favourite user-generated races and deathmatches, which means to the players that they can be played in free mode on both Xbox 360 and PS3.
Today, Ubisoft announced that Might & Magic X Legacy is now available on Windows PC. The Deluxe Edition is available for £24.99 on both digital and retail channels, the Standard Edition being available for £19.99 on digital channels only.
The Open Development phase that started this August, including an Early Access to the game’s Act 1, has been a great success. It allowed the development team at Limbic Entertainment to share its passion for the Might & Magic franchise by gathering feedback from the very active Might & Magic community, influencing the game’s features and content.
Might & Magic X Legacy is an authentic solo experience in the classic first-person RPG genre, with a turn-based gameplay system. By creating and leading a group of adventurers in and around the exciting city of Karthal, by battling powerful mythical creatures while collecting ancient magical treasures, players will determine the fate of the Agyn Peninsula.
Today Konami Digital Entertainment has released a new trailer showcasing key characters in its forthcoming Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 title.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC on 28th February, and acts as a shocking conclusion to the Gabriel story arc. Following the infamous revelation where Gabriel was revealed to be the legendary Dracula at the end of the first game, the new game finds the weakened vampire stranded in modern times, whereupon an old ally proposes a deal that could offer him freedom from his eternal existence…
The new 150-second trailer uses footage from the game to introduce a range of key characters and adversaries from the new instalment including; Dracula, once Gabriel, a member of the Brotherhood of Light who fought to avenge the death of his beloved wife Marie, but fate got the better of him, transforming him into Dracula – the most feared of all vampires. Also returning is Zobek, one of the founders of the Brotherhood of Light, who is, in reality, one of the evil Lords of Shadow who betrayed Gabriel and all of humanity. Additionally, Carmilla, Marie and Satan himself make a return, with many new characters introduced.
With this new trailer it also showcases some previously unseen locations and environments in addition to the wealth of characters.
Watch the new video for the upcoming LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII, from Square Enix that highlights the battle system of the game.
Integrating a more intuitive style of control, together with the strategic legacy of the series – both newcomers to the series and loyal fans can find plenty to enjoy and explore.
How skilled can you be in battle?
LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII releases 14th February 2014 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
D3Publisher (D3P) today announced Earth Defense Force 2025 has gone gold and will be available in EMEA for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on 21st February. In addition, three mission packs will be available as downloadable content (DLC) with the first pack titled “Special Ops” available starting on the date of launch.
Mission Packs to include: (Will also be available as a bundle)
· Special Ops – Will feature 5 new missions for €2.99/£2.39 on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network and be available on 21st February.
· Mutant Rampage – Will feature 20 new missions for €8.99/£7.19 on Xbox Live / £7.29 on PlayStation Network and be available on 26th February.
· Beyond Despair – Will feature 20 new missions for €8.99/£7.19 on Xbox Live / £7.29 on PlayStation Network and be available on 12th March.
Bethesda Softworks today announced the members of the renowned cast lending their voices to The Elder Scrolls Online, the game arriving April 4, 2014 on PC and Mac and June 2014 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Elder Scrolls Onlineensemble includes Academy Award nominee John Cleese (“A Fish Called Wanda,” “Monty Python and the Holy Grail“), Golden Globe winner Bill Nighy (“Pirates of the Caribbean”), Kate Beckinsale (“The Aviator,” “Pearl Harbor”), Alfred Molina (“Spider-Man 2”) and Golden Globe nominees Michael Gambon (“Harry Potter”), and Malcolm McDowell (“A Clockwork Orange”). In addition, Lynda Carter (“Wonder Woman”) returns to the Elder Scrolls series to reprise her role from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
The Elder Scrolls Online is the latest chapter of the award-winning franchiseand willbring the legendary experience online for the first time. Players can choose their own style of play as they embark upon an epic adventure across all of Tamriel, playing alone on heroic quests as in previous Elder Scrolls games, exploring the huge, rich world with a few friends, or joining with hundreds of others in massive PvP battles to save the Empire.
“This extraordinary group of actors helps bring the distinctive characters in The Elder Scrolls Online to life,” said Matt Firor, game director of The Elder Scrolls Online. “In The Elder Scrolls tradition, we sought world class talent to add a deep and enriching component to the immersive world the series offers players.”
John Cleese plays Cadwell, the cheerful and endearingly mad lost soul who is not afraid of anyone, even a Daedric Prince. Joining the cast as High King Emeric, Bill Nighy portrays a merchant prince whose luck and determination won him the throne. Kate Beckinsale takes on the role ofQueen Ayrenn, the leader of the Aldmeri Dominion and Queen of the High Elves who is far more comfortable with a blade than her crown.
In addition, Alfred Molina takes on the role of Abnur Tharn, a wily old wizard and politician who is the head of the Empire’s Elder Council, and the de facto power behind the Ruby Throne. Lynda Carter plays Azura, the Daedric Princess of Dusk and Dawn from Skyrim who is a popular part of Elder Scrolls lore. Michael Gambon voicesThe Prophet, a mysterious blind man who guides the player through their journey to retrieve their soul; and Malcolm McDowell plays the key figure Molag Bal, an evil Daedric god from another plane who schemes to enslave the mortal souls of Tamriel.
The Elder Scrolls Online cast also includes:
Peter Stormare (“Fargo”) plays Jorunn the Skald King, an unexpected monarch who led his people into an unlikely alliance.
Jim Ward (“WALL·E,” “Despicable Me 2”) voices Mannimarco, a renegade High Elf wizard exiled from the realm for raising the dead and the world’s most powerful necromancer.
Jennifer Hale appears in the role of Lyris Titanborn, a Nord half-giant, who, along with the Prophet, aids the player on their journey..
Kevin Michael Richardson rounds out the cast as Sai Sahan a noble martial artist and master swordsman
At a remote facility in the Alaskan wilderness, the shadowy Nightfall Program has been researching the origins of the “Alien” threat.
When the scientists lose control, a small team of elite soldiers must retrieve the intel, exterminate hordes of hostile creatures, and survive a three-story tall terror unlike anything they’ve faced before. Get ready for Episode 1: Nightfall, the first instalment in Extinction’s four-part episodic narrative!
Episode 1: Nightfall is included with Onslaught, the first DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts. Onslaught comes to Xbox LIVE on January 28, with other platforms to follow.
When Yoshi’s New Island, the latest instalment in the Yoshi platform series, launches for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on 14th March 2014. Rendered in a variety of art styles that illustrate the fairytale charm of the Yoshi universe, Yoshi’s New Island invites you to gobble up or stomp on enemies big and small in a bid to help safely reunite Baby Mario with his brother!
The tale of Yoshi’s New Island is a sequel to the Super Nintendo title Super Mario World 2:Yoshi’s Island, and is set in a new location, Egg Island. In this new chapter in the series, Baby Luigi has been whisked away once again, leaving it up to the Yoshi clan to keep Baby Mario out of harm’s way and embark on a mission of discovery.
Yoshi fans who wish to book their Egg Island adventure by pre-ordering a copy of Yoshi’s New Island before the game’s launch can receive an added ‘egg-stra’ in the form of a handy Yoshi Egg Game Case – the perfect carrier with which to store copies of your favourite Nintendo 3DS games or another cherished small item. Whether you have followed Yoshi-dedicated games since the days of Super Mario World 2:Yoshi’s Island, or are new to egg-throwing escapades of the Yoshi clan, set out on a magical journey when Yoshi’s New Island releases exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on 14th March.
With the newest addition to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon TCG: XY, will be available in retail stores nationwide on 5th February, 2014.
Since its release, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has shipped over 20 billion cards across 74 countries, and the new XY expansion—based on the best-selling Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games for the Nintendo 3DS—introduces Mega Evolution, Fairy-type Pokémon, new Pokémon-EX, and other awesome new cards .
Fans will be able to purchase 10-card Pokémon TCG: XY booster packs at participating retail stores nationwide.
