Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus PC review
Platform:PC
Developer: Tamsoft
Publisher:XSEED Games
ESRB Rating: The PC release was not rated by the ESRB, the original Vita release is M
Thank You XSEED for providing a review copy of this game.
The girls of Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus are back, but now in 1080p and 60 frames per second. Shinovi Versus was previously exclusive to the Playstation Vita, and this new version of the game supports higher resolutions, framerates, the ability to play with Japanese text, and all of the DLC is included.
7th Dragon III Code VFD Demo Is Now Live
A demo for Sega’s upcoming game 7th Dragon III Code VFD is now live on the Nintendo eShop!
Itching to take some revenge out on the dragons? Or have an overwhelming knack for saving humanity? Good news! SEGA is releasing a demo in the Americas today for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS, and you can get some hands-on time for your dungeon crawler fix!
Best part? Demo saves transfer over to the main game, and are not only encouraged, but rewarded! The demo provides players with a streamlined pre-made group with a character cap of level 10, and once you transfer the save data to the full game, you can refund all the skill points and customize the group any way you want. Oh, and notice how in the first sentence of this paragraph I say “rewarded?” Well, you’re just gonna have to play the demo to find out what we mean.-PR
Where is Our Grand Kingdom Review?
Grand Kingdom is the latest adventure brought to us by NISA that is primarily an online experience. That being said we believed that we could not write a fair and honest review of the game prior to it’s full release. We had intended to have the review up this week, but due to the delay of the physical version of the game we have opted to hold off on it until after the physical release comes out so we can write a review fully based on how the game was meant to be played. We thank you for your patience and understanding!
VA-11 HALL-A: A Cyberpunk Bartender Action Review – Drove Me Wild
Platform: PC, Lniux & Mac
Developer: Sukeban Games
Publisher: Ysbryd Games
Release Date: June 21st, 2016
Thank you Sukeban Games for the review code.
VA-11 HALL-A takes place in the year 207X in the dystopian city known as Glitch City. In this city you’re born with nanomachines to make sure you’re following the corrupted government’s laws. You are nothing but a stressed out bartender named Jill that works at a bar in HALL-A coded VA-11 giving the bar its name: Valhalla.
Atlus to Localize Caligula for the West
In a PR email tonight, Atlus has confirmed that they will be partnering with Fuyru to bring Caligula to the west digitally on the PlayStation Vita next Spring.
ATLUS and FuRyu are partnering once again to localize and release Caligula as a digital download title for the PlayStation®Vita in the Americas AND Europe next spring. We’ll have more details later, but we couldn’t resist packing this surprise to close out E3!
–PR
Atlus also confirmed that they will be keeping in the original Japanese audio with it. This isn’t the first time Atlus has teamed up with FuRyu to bring a game to the west, the last one on Vita was Lost Dimension.
We will continue to cover any more news on this game as it breaks.
Neir Automata Releases Early 2017, New E3 Trailer
Square Enix has announced that the JRPG being co-developed by Platinum Games, Neir Automata, will be releasing in early 2017 for the PlayStation 4.
NieR: Automata™, the SQUARE ENIX® and PlatinumGames developed, action-RPG title, will be available to fans in early 2017 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The highly anticipated follow up to the 2010 cult-classic NIER®, NieR: Automatatells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the mechanoid-driven dystopia overrun by powerful weapons known as “machine lifeforms.”
-PR
We will keep you all posted if any more information about this anticipated PS4 game breaks.
Kirby Planet Robobot 3DS Review
Developer: Hal Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo of America
Platform: 3DS
ESRB Rating: E
It’s time to pierce the heavens with the latest installment of Hal Laboratories’ Kirby series. Planet Robobot adds a mechanical twist to the Kirby formula to differentiate itself from the previous titles. However, it will not alienate longtime fans due to the amount of call backs. This review will refrain from story spoilers, but will talk about unlockable modes. For the review only the Smash series of Amiibo, and Metaknight Kirby series Amiibo were used.
XSEED Localizing Story of Seasons Trio of Towns, Akiba’s Beat and Fate/Extella
XSEED today has just announced three upcoming titles coming to the west over the next year.
Story of Seasons Trio of Towns (3DS)
The latest entry in the long running Bokujō Monogatari will be coming to the west in 2017. Story of Seasons Trio of Towns is launching in Japan this summer in celebration of the series 20th Anniversary in Japan.
In celebration of the upcoming 20th anniversary of the longest-running farming and life simulation series, the beloved Bokujo Monogatari franchise – now known as STORY OF SEASONS in the West – returns with its biggest adventure yet in STORY OF SEASONS: Trio of Towns. Settled on a homestead in the middle of three distinct and uniquely themed locales, players can explore a diverse landscape as they search for new ways to grow their farms and friendships. Extensive customization and gameplay options are on offer in Trio of Towns, with each village offering its own variety of regional crops, lads and ladies to romance, animals, festivals, furniture, decorations and more. More ways to play sprout up as players connect to one another locally or via the internet to chat, trade, and enhance items on a mysterious multiplayer island.
–PR
Akiba’s Beat (PS4//PS Vita)
The sequel to Akiba’s Trip will be coming to the states this Winter and will be available on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.
Fate/Extella The Umbral Star (PS4/PS Vita)
Fate/Extella is the third major announcement of games that XSEED is localizing.The game will be hitting the west this winter as well for the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation Vita.
Expanding upon the extensive and much-beloved Fate universe with a standalone story from acclaimed series writer Kinoko Nasu (of Fate/stay night fame), Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star, developed by Marvelous Inc., transpires on the new world of Extella through a diverse cast of “Servants” – ancient warriors of legend and imagination, always at their Masters’ orders – who survived the Holy Grail War that took place on the Moon. In a future ruled by the all-powerful lunar super computer Moon Cell Automaton, these champions now duke it out for dominance over this digital realm, known as “SE.RA.PH.” This story takes place after the events described in Fate/EXTRA, and depicts the world after that previous Holy Grail War. Players will experience the story from the independent perspectives of the three heroine Servants and face off against foes from a variety of Fate productions, including characters from Fate/stay night, Fate/Apocrypha and Fate/Grand Order, in fast-paced action. A new form change battle mechanic debuts in this entry to match its series-first gameplay style, transforming the player-controlled Servants and granting them considerable powers that allow them to devastate enemies and take formidable challenges head-on.
–PR
It seems like E3 season is in full swing with this large announcement of games coming out. XSEED will also be talking about Trails of Cold Steel II and Corpse Party 3DS and many other interesting goodies at this years E3. We will be sure to report on them as the news breaks.
Persona 5 Takes Your Heart This Valentines Day
This morning Atlus announced an official US release date for Persona 5. Persona 5 will be coming to the US on February 14, 2017, a very big contrast to Japan’s September release date. Atlus also took the time to announce a new Limited Edition and Steel Book Edition for the west.
The Take Your Heart Premium Edition comes with the following:
- Soundtrack CD: A selection of music from Persona 5 by legendary series composer Shoji Meguro in a CD wallet featuring P5 artwork.
- 4″ Morgana plush: Morgana the cat is not just the mascot of the Phantom Thieves, but is also a member–and also not just a cat! The premium edition includes an exclusive 4″ plush of Morgana.
- 64-page hardcover art book: This art book is full of concept sketches, character art, and more by character designer Shigenori Soejima.
- SteelBook: As strong as a vault, the game disc for the PS4 will come specially packaged in a SteelBook collectible case, emblazoned with Persona 5 designs.
- School bag: Designed after the traditional school bags in Japan, the exclusive replica bag comes complete with the Shujin Academy crest.
- Collectible outer box: Easily the largest premium edition in ATLUS’ history, the entirety of the “Take Your Heart” Premium Edition comes in a colossal collectible box.
–PR
The Premium Edition will launch for for the PS4 only and is $89.99. The standard editions of the game will be available for both PS3 and PS4 costing $49.99 and $59.99 respectively.
Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator PS4 Review
Developer: Arc System Works
Publisher: Aksys Games
Platform: PS3, PS4
ESRB Rating: T
Thank you To Aksys Games for Providing the Review Copies
Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator is another entry in the long-running competitive anime fighter series by Arc System Works. Thank you to Aksys Games for providing this review copy and allowing me the opportunity to experience this stylish fighter. Let’s gear up this review and begin with a spoiler free summary of this game’s story. Please note you must play the other Guilty Gear games to understand what is going on.
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