Excellent. Every time I see more of this game, I just KNOW it’s going to be one of 2012’s best in terms of both single and multiplayer action. Lightbox Interactive is going above and beyond the call here, that’s for sure. The game looks gorgeous, is super fast and I love how the trailer manages to be funny as well as thrilling no matter how many times you watch it. Sony has been on a big roll with the first-party games and 2012 is going to continue the streak with a ton of solid titles.
And here you go: the complete prologue to From Soft’s upcoming action/RPG guaranteed to make grown men and women weep, throw controllers and hide under the couch simultaneously. I can’t wait for October 7, that’s for sure.
Hmmm… If Capcom and Namco somehow ever fail at this whole games thing, they definitely have a future in making some pretty funny comedies starring their Street Fighter and Tekken game characters. Of course, I’m kidding, but that TGS trailer above is pretty darn hilarious. Below is the new Pandora Mode, which looks like a ton of fun. I’m more of a sit down with someone on the same couch kind of player when it comes to these fighters, but then again, I’m no competitive player at all. I just love checking out all the animation and art that goes into the games, win or lose.
The more I see of Capcom’s action/RPG, the more I like what I see. Granted, I don’t think it’ll be as ridiculously huge as some of the other open-world RPG’s from this or last year, but there’s no doubt that it’ll be one of those games that pulls in players willing to succumb to its charms. Hell, at this point trying to compare too many of these games is a losing battle, kids – just play as many of these epics as you can fit into your schedules and enjoy them based on their own merits. None take place in the same worlds, so it’s a fool’s errand to tackle criticizing point for point aspects (unless there’s some sort of magic crossover system in your favorite console). I hope this pops up as playable at NYCC next month, as I need some hands-on time so i can see how cool it really is.
As a fan of CyberConnect 2’s work for some years now, I was over the moon for Asura’s Wrath as soon as I saw it at last year’s TGS. The game is looking even better a year later and yes, this trailer does yet another great job at showing off how wild it’s all going to be. I do hope that people enjoy all the hard work that’s going into this god-smashing insanity, as I “got” the game almost immediately. Then again, I’m so old, I pre-date pixels, so I “get” most everything. Anyway, It’s going to be a blast, that’s for sure…
Koei Tecmo is set to hit the PS3 and Vita with a VERY cool 1-2 punch with these two entries in the long-running franchise. Critics may hate these games, but the core fan base (and folks like me who just like the non-stop chaos and combat the series provides) just eats up each new installment. The PS3 exclusive Xtreme Legends will feature new characters, secret weapons, a new Legend Mode, a Challenge Mode and Japanese voice-overs (nice). No news on a NA release date, but that's what updates are for, right?
Rockstar’s take on Remedy’s modern noir character goes for a really intriguing mix of elements for its third installment, set for a March 2012 release on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. I’m liking the visuals, color palette and overall tone of the trailer. As usual, Rockstar KNOWS how to sell a story with a trailer that also shows off their latest tech in action. This definitely isn’t the game some are “expecting” but it’s sure as hell going to be washing the taste of that film out of the heads of anyone who paid to see it. I can’t wait to get some hands-on time with this one and see how it plays. So far, I’m betting it’ll be a hit (in part due to the pedigree). The trailer can be viewed by clicking on the image above. On a side note, someone needs to sue the ESRB (or at least make them see the light) so they can stop this nonsense about restrictive age gates and such.
Nice. Self-shadowing on the characters, still wickedly fast and while yes, not as “technical” as some other fighters, the game still packs quite a (wait for it) punch. PS3 and Xbox 360, sometime in 2012, I’m guessing. Expect more trailers with the ladies of DOA to show up at some point, as they’re the draw for some of this longtime series’ fans.
Yes, I still dislike MOST limited edition bundles because you often get stuff that’s not important to the core game experience. However, here’s a case where one of these big box deals is done really well AND has stuff you can actually use (particularly if you’re a fan of PS3 shooters). In other words, I’ll take a dozen, please! The Double-O Edition contains the game (of course), PS Move and Navigation Controllers, PlayStation Eye camera and Sharpshooter peripheral.. In addition, buyers will get a DLC character, Hugo Drax from Moonraker, complete with his spiffy laser pistol. No price point has been announced, but both the Standard and 00 Editions will arrive at retail on November 1, 2011. Xbox 360 owners will no doubt be boiling mad at this set, but hey, what do you expect when your version of motion control leaves you with noting to point at the screen but an angry finger. Still, you guys are getting the same game at least, so enjoy Eurocom’s awesome work to its fullest in single and multiplayer modes.
PlatinumGames’ outstandingly quirky and dynamic PS3/Xbox 360 brawler is looking good to go and absolutely spectacular. I’m still not 100% sold on the multiplayer-only aspect of the game, but if anyone can make me reconsider my stubborn ways, it’s this team and this particular fighter. Go Sega!
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