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North American getting Project x Zone demo

North American getting Project x Zone demo

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Namco Bandai is planning to release a demo for Project x Zone on the 3DS eshop in North America June 4th. Previously, Europe had a demo released for their eshop, known as Lethal Surprise, which gave players a chance to try out characters from games such as Sakura Wars, Valkyria Chronicles, Space Channel 5, and Cyberbots. The NA demo is called Imperial Demo and will have the same features as Lethal Surprise. Europe is going to get another demo on June 27th, called Dark Hours and will take place in the world of Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts. No word yet on whether Dark Hours is poised to appear on the North American eshop, but if this recent turn of events is any indication, then it is very likely to appear sometime in the near future. Project x Zone is set to be released for the Nintendo 3DS on June 25th in North America and July 5th in Europe.

Sega unveils more of Sonic: Lost World

Sega unveils more of Sonic: Lost World

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Today, Sega has revealed more of the new Wii U/3DS title Sonic: Lost World. A new trailer for Sonic: Lost World has surfaced. It’s about a minute and a half long, and actually gives the viewer much to chew on. The new characters that were previously silhouetted in the teaser have been shown, and they are no friend of Sonic for sure; they’re seen attacking him relentlessly as he quickly dashes away from them. What is arguably the most exciting part of this trailer is the gameplay itself, and it looks amazing. It’s hard to explain, but basically most would say this title looks like “Sonic The Hedgehog Galaxy”; the platforming appears to be on landmasses that are suspended high above the air, with Sonic sticking to them even as they twist and wind in all sorts of directions. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-sIkDWfccU There is one other comparison that one can make though, and that would be to Sega’s canceled Sonic game for the Saturn, Sonic X-treme. As you watch, Sonic seems to be winding around cylindrical

Paranormal Profile: Banshee

Paranormal Profile: Banshee

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The Banshee is a creature of legend in Irish folklore. It is said to be a fairy woman that visits people, foretelling their deaths. Banshees are known for their blood curdling shrieks that are said to be heard near someone who is going to die soon. Banshees aren’t necessarily evil, at least not the Irish version. It is only American folklore that considers this creature to be a menacing force that preys on human beings. According to Irish folklore, there are some families that are bound to a banshee. The members have a chance of being visited by a banshee, foretelling their death. According to the legend, the families are either of Irish or Celtic descent, and are usually of a particular name. Family names such as O’Conner and O’Grady for example, are considered more likely to be attached to a banshee. The names with an “O” or “Mc” in them are most common, but it isn’t really a requirement, there can be other surnames. Stories of the banshee are

Europe gets a demo for Project x Zone

Europe gets a demo for Project x Zone

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Namco Bandai has released a demo for Project x Zone on the EU eshop. The demo is called Lethal Surprise and gives players a chance to use characters from titles such as Cyberbots, Sakura Wars, Valkyrie Chronicles, and Space Channel 5. Also appearing in the demo is a villain from the Sakura War series Ayame. The characters seem surprised that she has yet again returned to confront them; shortly after she summons several monsters to attack your team. Other characters appear to be playable alongside the ones introduced in the demo, such as Ken from Street Fighter and Lindow from God Eater Burst. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtgAK2lwlj0 Project X Zone is tactical RPG developed by Banpresto and Monolith Soft, and published by Namco Bandai. It features characters from many different games made by companies like Capcom, Sega, Namco Bandai, and Monolith Soft. Characters like Ryu, Megaman X, Alisa Bosconovitch, Ulala and more can be paired up with each other to battle various enemies and bosses. Much like Endless Frontier, the gameplay is fast paced

Casual gamers and the state of the industry

Casual gamers and the state of the industry

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It seems that ever since the PlayStation hit the market, the video game industry has become more and more focused on bringing in people who aren’t really into video games. These people are sometimes referred to as “casuals” or “casual gamers”. Over time it seems as though the industry hasn’t even come close to getting this particular audience interested in gaming. As consoles become more about social networking, motion control, and television, they never change how these people view video games. To them, these devices are just another means to utilizing what they’re already interested in, with video games on the side. One example of this would be a friend I talked to the other day. He has little to no interest in video games at all, but did happen to read about the Xbox One. The only thing he even noticed about Xbox One was the aspect about it that had to do with television, in fact that was what generated his interest in it. While it may be

Battlefield 4 announced for PS4 and Xbox One

Battlefield 4 announced for PS4 and Xbox One

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EA has recently announced that Battlefield 4 will be available for both the PS4 and Xbox One this holiday. Battlefield 4 boasts high quality with the power of the Frostbite 3 engine. EA plans on giving customers who pre-order the game an expansion pack known as Battlefield 4 China Rising. The DLC will be offered at no extra cost and is available at launch. Players will explore China in an all new campaign, complete with extra goodies like new military equipment and vehicles. The Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe edition that will appear on Origin is getting the China Rising DLC, plus the bonus items, and Battlefield 4 multiplayer beta. First released in 2002, the Battlefield franchise has delivered quality first person shooter action and multiplayer gameplay throughout the decade. The games are known for featuring very realistic mechanics such as bullet drop, and are lauded for their innovation with each new addition to the series. If history is any indication, players are in for quite a treat with the latest installment

MCM and EGL Holding Fighting Tournament

MCM and EGL Holding Fighting Tournament

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In a joint effort with Razer, MCM London Comicon and European Gaming League  plan to host a UK fighting tournament at Excel London. Taking place at MCM London Comicon, the Razer Fighting Championships will commence on the 25th and 26th of May. Super Street Fighter IV and Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 will be playable at the event. European Gaming League will be working with Armshouse to hold a contest for a chance to win £2,000 and an all-expenses paid trip to the Video X Games in Saint Maarten in the Caribbean to compete for a piece of the $28,000 prize pot. MCM London Comicon has been around for over a decade, showcasing a wide variety of media, and giving players a chance to try out upcoming video games from various platforms. Over the years they have held numerous special events such as the Razer Fighting Championships, and continue to serve gamers not just in the UK but around the world. Super Street Fighter IV will be available to play on

Nintendo shines more light on new titles

Nintendo shines more light on new titles

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Today’s Nintendo Direct has given us some more information on what to expect this year from Nintendo. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata began by talking about Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Figure skating pairs have been added to the game, as well as snowboarding slopestyle. Iwata also goes on to explain the use of the Wii U gamepad, noting that you can use it to share strategies with players in curling and utilize it in biathlon. Next in line is Mario and Donkey: Minis On The Move, which released earlier this May. Further details on the mechanics of the game were elaborated on. Grid sizes can be as small as 3×3 and as large as 7×7, and you’re free to make them as small or as big as you wish within that range. You can place a whole manner of titles in each level, such as spike pits or shy guys. You can even share your levels and download ones that other people have made online. Donkey

Backlog Review: Mushihime-Sama

Backlog Review: Mushihime-Sama

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For years I’ve been mystified by Mushihime-Sama. Watching videos of playthroughs and reading about it, I’ve always been meaning to try it out, but never got around to it. This past week I finally got my chance to play Cave‘s famous bullet hell, and I’ve gotta say that I’m every bit as impressed with it as I thought I would be. The story is a bit complex for a shmup, and a little confusing. To put it simply Mushihime-Sama (Bug Princess or Insect Princess in English), is about a 15 year old girl named Reco who is on a mission to stop the giant insects known as koujuu from destroying the people in her village. In the world of Mushihime-Sama, the koujuu share the planet with humans, unfortunately it’s not a completely harmonious co-existence. These creatures produce a substance toxic to humans known as levi-sense, which is spread so far and wide that it makes human life almost impossible. In order to remedy this problem, every 200 years a 15 year

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate to be released on PS3 and 360

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate to be released on PS3 and 360

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Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate has just been announced for the PS3 and 360. Tecmo Koei Europe plans on releasing the new Dead or Alive title this fall. What’s particularly exciting about this new title is the inclusion of the Ninja Gaiden characters like Momiji and Ryu Hayabusa; complimenting this feature will be a slew of Ninja Gaiden stages that players will be able to enjoy. Alongside the Ninja Gaiden content is a number of new stages, such as Sky City Tokyo. New modes will also be included in this game, like “Skill Info Plus” and tutorial mode. Online mode will once again be present, allowing players to compete against each other and spectate matches. “DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE is a great addition to our franchise,” said Yosuke Hayashi, Team NINJA leader. “The game has a lot to offer and we’re excited that our fans will have the opportunity to enjoy an experience that delivers on our signature high energy fighting entertainment.” Characters from Virtual Fighter, such as Akira,

Paranormal Pitstop: Whaley House

Paranormal Pitstop: Whaley House

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Considered by Time Magazine to be the most haunted house in America, Whaley House was home to a countless amount of people, and has experienced much activity in its history. The Whaley House was built in 1857 by Thomas Whaley, who was a wealthy businessman. Located in San Diego, it is perhaps one of the most famous homes in all of California. It wasn’t long after the residence was built that Whaley established a general store inside of it; eventually he moved the business elsewhere, as it wasn’t successful in the Whaley House. Eventually, Whaley and his wife Anna had up to six children, Violet Whaley was perhaps the most tragic of all the children. She wedded a con-man who merely used the  marriage as a way for him to collect dowry money. Soon after the marriage he divorced her, causing her to spiral into a severe bout of depression; adding insult to injury, the community shunned her for being a divorced woman. Sadly, she never did recover from the grief

Retro Review: Blazing Star

Retro Review: Blazing Star

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Blazing Star is a horizontal shoot’em up developed by Yumekobo and published by SNK in 1998 for the Neo Geo. It’s most famously known for the humorous translation of text “You fail it! Your skill is not enough. See you next time. Bye Bye!”. Though there is more to this game than hilarious translations, and it’s definitely worth trying out. Blazing Star’s story is pretty typical of your average shmup; two planets known as Mutras and Rumeria waged a war against each other, which eventually resulted in the development of biological weaponry. Eventually this lead to the development of the weapon known as Brawshella, which is in layman’s terms a baby with the ability to shapeshift into deadly and monstrous looking abominations.  Brawshella then goes on to control all life on the planet, including human beings, forcing them to fight and kill each other. Only a handful of people broke free (the protagonists), and turned on Brawshella shortly after they regain consciousness.  It’s not exactly a spiritual sequel to Pulstar, but it

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