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.
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TGS 2011: Asura’s Wrath Trailer
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…
TGS 2011: Dynasty Warriors Xtreme Legends/Dynasty Warriors Next Trailers/Gameplay Videos
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?
Max Payne 3: First Trailer
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.
TGS 2011: Dead or Alive 5 (Pre-Alpha) Gameplay Footage
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.
GoldenEye: Reloaded Gets Fully Loaded PS3 Exclusive Double-O Edition Box Set
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.
TGS 2011: Anarchy Reigns Trailer
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!
TGS 2011: Asura’s Wrath Developer Interview II
Here’s the second part of the Asura’s Wrath interview. CyberConnect2 should become a household name after this one, but fans of its Naruto and .hack games already know the team can really do some fantastic games. Of course, this one looks as if it’ll be the craziest thing they’ve done to date, so let’s hop it click with new and old fans alike.
How Atari Can Really Take Advantage Of The Digital Age
While the company has seen its share of ups and downs (and a few sideways moves) over the past few decades, there's something about Atari that makes me hope they'll be around in some form for as long as people are around to play video games. Primarily a publisher for a good deal of the past decade, since 2004 they've been tapping into their history to produce a few different plug & play console variants in the Atari Flashback line. These units feature not only many classic games, but unreleased as well as homebrew tittles have managed to make it into the mainstream thanks to the small but dedicated team contracted to put the Flashback project together. As good as these systems are, I think Atari can bring things to the next level in a really cool way.Read more »
Super Monkey Ball Coming To PS Vita
Get it through your skulls, people: unless they can turn back time, Sega has NO plans to make a Dreamcast 2, period. Too much money down the drain in R&D plus the sad fact that the industry isn’t going to support standalone home consoles in this rush to enforce digital evolution, which is a bad idea at the end of the day. Trust me, when there’s a service outage along the lines of this year’s PSN debacle spread across whatever set top “cloud” box is in your house, you’ll be wishing you had a few consoles and physical games to fall back on while you’re waiting for service to be restored. THAT said, those cute as hell monkeys are back, this time on the Vita. Sega may not be cranking out consoles these days, but they sure as heck know how to produce and publish some great games. SO, focus your attention and gaming dollars on cool titles like this and help Sega thrive where it’s doing its best. That is all…


