Square Enix has just announced that their upcoming game Gunslinger Stratos 3 will hit Japanese arcades on May 12th. A new trailer was also debuted yesterday, showing off the familiar characters as well as some new characters
Most gamers from around the world would agree that MMORPGs that are created by Asian teams are usually well-made in terms of graphics with cool scenes and characters
It has just been a few months since WildStar switched from a subscription-based MMO to a free-to-play game, and now the dark day has come. Recently NCSoft announced that it has reduced staff at Carbine Studios
Fantasy card games seem to be the genre that perfectly combines the old card games and currently popular RPG ones. This is a collection of Top 5 highly recommended TCG/CCG.
Developed by Liongames, the Japanese anime action MMORPG Soul Worker is going to have another Extra Closed Beta from March 18th to March 21st. The game is free to play, and as long as you have a Hangame account, you can join in the Closed Beta
AionPowerbook was kind enough to share the partially translated 5.1 PTS patch notes, and we did not want you guys to miss them. Before reading the patch notes, here's a video that was recently posted by PlayNC showing the newly introduced Garden of Knowledge
Blizzard has unveiled a new legendary skin for Azmodan called Azmodunk. The skin features a dribbling Azmo who will be joining the Nexus in around a month, on April 12, 2016.
Cut the Rope: Magic is the latest Cut the Rope puzzle game developed by ZeptoLab, which is available on Google Play and App Store. Come on and begin your adventure with Om Nom.
As VR is becoming reality, we decided to not miss out on its awesomeness. From now on, I will be striving to bring you guys latest updates about the VR industry as well as try and experience some of them myself.
Warcraft III is getting a new patch. Yes, Warcraft III. You read that correctly.
Blizzard is planning to issue an update to the 2002 strategy game this Tuesday, March 15, according to Robert Bridenbecker, the head of Blizzard's classic games division.
Bridenbecker didn't specify what patch 1.27 entails, but if the one Diablo II just received is any indication of what to expect, it's probably just to ensure compatibility with modern hardware.
This will be the first time Blizzard has updated Warcraft III since 2011, and it doesn't sound like it will be the last. Apparently these patches are merely the first stops on a long journey to keep classic titles like Warcraft III, Starcraft, and Diablo II relevant for many years to come.
[Recently over Discord, Lawman has been mulling over getting Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PS3 since he owns the Vita version. Despite any opinions about how a community is dead, we both agreed that as long as there are players, there will be a scene. So along comes Virtua Kazama with an eerily timely post about supporting your fighting game's scene, whether it's as old as Melee or up and coming like Pokkén. ~Strider]
I’ve seen this happen before on multiple occasions, and I think this topic needs to be addressed. Have you ever witnessed someone tell you to play a better fighting game? Or better yet, tell you to drop a game that has a dead scene?
If you said yes to all of these, you are not alone. You’re just trying to show support for your own community within the FGC, and at the same time you got haters trying to dis that same community (or game) that you represent.
Since Tom Clancy's The Division released last week and the game has reigned supreme atop the sales charts. It's so popular that even the season pass is currently one of the top-three sellers over at GMG as of this writing. But if you've yet to pick the game, PC players can get up to 20 percent off The Division and its various editions.
On the console side of things, there's a $50 PlayStation Network gift card going for $43 on eBay. The code is sent via email from PayPal Digital Gift, and is a good way to double dip on any upcoming PSN sales. If you've been looking for a 3DS, refurbished XL units are on sale from Nintendo via eBay for only $115, while the New 3DS XL is on sale at GameStop for $175.
Speaking of GameStop, the outlet is currently running a PC spring sale with some choice titles, such as $10 Mass Effect Trilogy and Command and Conquer Ultimate Collection. Also of note are many titles from Focus Home Interactive at new historic low pricing (e.g., Farm Simulator 2015, Cities XXL, etc.)
To say I wasn't super excited to see new footage of the game would be a lie; taking down large creatures in the Metroid universe with my friends is something I never knew I wanted, till now. Nintendo has a history of taking its IPs and innovating, creating things that fans may not have asked for. The reactions and results to these innovations are usually the same: fans are upset that the game isn't what they had hoped for, yet after release most everyone ends up loving the game. This flip flopping happened with both The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and the original Metroid Prime.
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine will meet its end next month.
Atlus has announced plans to terminate service for the MMORPG on May 24, after which time any remaining players will no longer have access the nine-year-old game. In preparation for the closure, Atlus is no longer accepting new account registrations and is offering refunds to existing users for any unused currency they might still have.
This notice applies solely to the Japanese version, as the English release was abandoned in 2014 -- less than a year after XSEED parent Marvelous acquired the title along with Atlus' online division.
Imagine was developed by prolific shoot-'em-up studio Cave, and originally released on March 30, 2007. The title takes place in an alternate future between the events of Shin Megami Tensei and Shin Megami Tensei II, where humans and demons have learned to coexist after a costly war.
[Sup Holmes is a weekly talk show for people that make great video games. It airs live every Sunday at 4:00pm EST on YouTube, and can be found in Podcast form on Libsyn and iTunes.]
[Update: Show's over everyone! Thanks so much to Danielle for hanging out with us! Over the course of the show, we managed to completely solve huge real world problems like habitual stalking and the lack diverse role models in game and anime culture. That was nice surprised. The rerun should be up soon, but in the meantime, here's a video of Painwheel, Danielle's character from Skullgirls, tearing up the compatition. It's hard to believe that the warm and pleasant woman I just spent the afternoon with is able to inhabit the role of this guttural, tortured monster. Acting it pretty cool!]
Today on Sup Holmes we're happy to welcome actress Danielle McRae to the program. If you've ever dreamed of getting paid to stand in front of a microphone and pretend to be a video game character, this episode is for you. Between her work in anime, fan films, and AAA games, Danielle has made herself a part of just about every kind of game. Metal Gear, Dead Island, Earth Defense Force, and World of Warcraft are all on her resume, which is better than most of us can say about ourselves.
We'll be talking to Danielle about how she broke into the industry, what it's been like to work on such a wide variety of franchises, what she's working on now, and a lot more. The show starts at 2:30pm EST. It would be great to see you there!
As a person who has spent well over 300 hours as a Spy in TF2, I'm no stranger to the thrill of sneaking behind your opponent's back and maneuvering around them for a sneaky win in a Source game. But, the Spy has the benefit of a cloaking device, a disguise kit, and an unflappable demeanor. What does a stealth agent in CS:GO have? Brass balls.
Like a meticulous secret agent, YouTuber 1Relyks puts his plan into motion before the round even begins. Carefully remaining concealed while a firefight erupts around him, he patiently waits until the bomb is planted before moving into action. Delicately, smoothly, he skulks behind a pack of defending Terrorist team members - any of whom could happen to turn around on a whim and foil his entire plan - pops a smoke grenade, and defuses the bomb in the ensuing confusion. Counter-Terrorists win.
Brady's Ultra Street Fighter IV Bible was a near-perfect send off for Street Fighter IV. It works as both an in-depth analysis of nearly every inch of the game's systems, and a permanent record of what the final iteration of Street Fighter IV came to be. It was released at a moment when it was unlikely that Ultra would ever be patched or upgraded again, as Capcom was already full swing into development of Street Fighter V by that time.
Prima's new Street Fighter V Collector's Edition Strategy Guide (headed up by the lead author of Brady's Ultra Bible) is in the opposite position. Street Fighter V as we know it won't be around for much longer. New characters will be added. Patches that may apply vast changes to how characters play are on the way. This wouldn't have happened back in Street Fighter II's heyday. For better or worse, the games didn't grow or change. They remained forever frozen in time on the cartridges and CD-ROMs they were burned on.
These days, the only media that is guaranteed to never be changed after the fact is fully analog work like the printed page. While today's Street Fighter V will surely disappear, Prima's 463-page essay on the game will always be there for future generations who want to see what the game was like in its infancy.
I had never heard of Pharaoh Rebirth until today, but an updated version of this indie metroidvania set in Egypt will be releasing on Steam later this week.
Pharaoh Rebirth+ comes from Japanese developer Krobon Station, known for its Mogura series of games such as Action Mogura. I'll admit that I'm not at all familiar with Krobon Station's work yet, but after watching the trailer below, I'm tempted to go back and check out some of the developer's older titles.
In this action adventure, players take the role of Dr. Jonathan Banfield, a famous treasure hunter who also happens to be a rabbit. After falling victim to an ancient curse, he must collect seven holy grails from all over Egypt in order to cleanse himself.
It's a silly concept, but it looks wonderful in action. The trailer gives me some serious Cave Story and La-Mulana vibes. And check out those boss fights! Plus, for a game set entirely in Egypt, there still seems to be a nice variety of locations on display. I've always thought we could use more Egyptian-themed games anyway.
Pharaoh Rebirth+ is set for a Steam release on March 17, 2016 for $9.99.
Clash Royale is a free to play 3D fantasy mobile strategy game developed by Supercell, creators of Clash of Clans, for iOS and Android. Clash Royale features many of your favorite characters from Clash of Clans in a new, arena-like setting where players will battle against each other in one-on-one duels. The objective of each match is to push the your units into your enemy’s base, knocking your enemy’s Princesses and King from their towers.
Units like skeletons, goblin huts, musketeers, and archers can be collected and upgraded with cards that are earned by opening chests. Each chest will have an unlocking time depending on the chest’s quality and potentially yield some exciting, new units for you to master. Between battles you can build your deck of cards to take into your matches, swapping cards in and out so that they best fit your strategies.
Of course you can join clans of players as well, allowing you to share cards with each other to help one another become ultimate dueling machines. Your clanmates and friends can even be challenged to private duels where you can settle your differences and determine who is the better Clash Royale duelist.
A new, exciting twist on the Clash of Clans worlds awaits you in Clash Royale.
Naval Action is a buy to play 3D naval combat sailing game developed by Game-Labs for PC and is available for purchase on Steam Early Access. With exciting visuals, as well as realistic and beautifully rendered naval combat mechanics players will be able to experience the most thrilling period of naval history like never before.
The world of Naval Action is massive and has been recreated based upon 18th century maps, historical harbors, and town names and you will have to explore just like those from the past did. Your primary means of navigation will be the positioning of the sun and your compass, but landmarks will also help you figure out your position.
Your beautiful ships will be able to sail in the waters of pure physics where yard angles, ship angles to wind, fittings, ship conditions, and much more are taken into consideration when determining your ship’s current performance.
Gunnery is also historical and very realistic as far as physics are concerned. Cannonballs will be tracked mid air and after impact. A single shot could hit the stern of the ship, ricochet, hit the under carriage, and damage crew members. Ship listing and wind affects will even play a role as to how the shot carries through the air.
The way your ship receives damage takes on just as much physics and realism as any other aspect of Naval Action. Leaks, raking, fires, torn sails, and structural damage can all be inflicted upon your enemies and lead to their ultimate demise. Even armor thickness and wood types are considered when determining how much damage is done by a shot.
If you’re tired of naval games that lack realism, then look no further than Naval Action. With its realistic ship physics and beautiful visuals it will draw you in, leaving you never wanting to bring your ship to port.
Planar Conquest is a buy to play 3D fantasy 4X strategy game developed by Shortbreak Studios intended to be a reimagined, improved version of its predecessor Worlds of Magic. It is currently available on iOS, with expected Q2 2016 releases for Android, PC, and consoles.
In Planar Conquest players can become a Sorcerer Lord, using their immense power to lead one of 8 different races. As a Sorcerer Lord you will be able to master over 300 different spells from 13 different school of magical arts and choose between 40+ character traits that will help you on your quest. Your goal will be to completely dominate any resistance as you travel across different planes of existence, explore dungeons, and take over cities. The base game will feature 3 planes of existence of 4 different races to lead, with more available for purchase in the in-game store.
You will also need to expand your Empire to ensure your victory by building new cities, improving upon them in 50 different ways, and recruiting 160 different unit types varying from simple soldiers to fierce magical creatures. With an army of such diverse units being lead by legendary heroes you will become an unstoppable force in your conquest of the world.
Look no further if you’re interested in a game that provides a deep, epic conflict with satisfying strategy combat. Become a Sorcerer Lord and lead your race to victory in Planar Conquest.
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