Here’s a peek at the latest trailer for Atlus’ upcoming RPG Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga featuring some of that excellent music, which by the way, is going to be on the bonus CD included with the game (thanks Atlus!). There’s a demo hitting Xbox LIVE on March 22, and the full game will be available in stores on April 12, 2011. I’m certainly looking forward to seeing the changes and sinking way too much time into this expanded version of the original.
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While some folks have seemed to it’s tough to simply go into a “life goes on…” mode given the current situation in Japan. Most of the folks I know there are OK and the ones I haven’t heard from yet I’m keeping an ear to the ground for news when I can. If you want to help, getting on a plane isn’t recommended, as even the government there is discouraging travel (unless of course you’re showing up on a Navy transport). Feel free to give to a LEGITIMATE relief organization if you’ve the funds (check out anyone you’re donating to fully, don’t just click or ring up funds to some random “Donate NOW!” site).
Meanwhile, back at the ranch – I got a review copy of Yakuza 4 on Friday (thanks, Scott!) and was a few hours in when I heard the earthquake news, so I haven’t played all that much since. I’ve been pretty much contacting folks and eyeballing a few news channels from different world locations. It’s definitely an interesting comparison between NHK’s matter of fact presentation and any US networks and their annoying “play that slow piano tragedy theme” coverage that falls into the same pattern no matter what the event is. Ugh. Anyway, off to try and get some work done. Hey Hide J! If you’re somewhere reading this, ring me up, dude.
UK-based developer Splash Damage has every right to be chest-out, chin up proud of their upcoming shooter, Brink. The game is a total blast to play and everything from the deep character and weapons customization to the smartly paced addictiveness of the team-centered FPS gameplay is stellar stuff. I got to check the game out recently when Betheseda dropped into NYC with it (and InXile's fun RPG action/romp Hunted: The Demon's Forge) and yes, it's not only ridiculously impressive, it's designed so brilliantly that even non-FPS fans will want to pick up a controller and have a go. With its destroyed futuristic “Ark” setting and two groups pitted against each other in a race against time for what each sees as humanity's future, there's a solid sense of urgency under the trappings of what would be just another shooter du jour in less capable hands.Read more »
D3Publisher of America has launched the pre-order program for its upcoming PS3 and Xbox 360 release Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon with a pretty neat deal for those who want a little more bang for their buck. GameStop and Best Buy locations will be offering those who slap down a deposit one of two different cool DLC weapons packs for the game's customizable armor sets.
July 5, 2011 is the official release date for the game and (YES!) D3 is dropping into NYC next week with EDFIA and a bunch of other upcoming titles, so expect a few hands-on reports once I finally come up for air. Three more screens and another trailer below the jump!Read more »
As someone who's been playing console games since game consoles were created, I can very safely say that there's been a massive market for used video games market since day one. Before game shops became an important part of the retail chain, pre-owned titles were either sold/traded between friends at home, school, work and yes, garage sales or flea markets. In the 80's, a number of used game shops across the country such as FuncoLand, BRE and others began the huge boom in dealing in large amount of pre-owned titles along with new releases at brick and mortar locations. Even back then, many consumers complained because they weren't given the best value when trading in recently purchased games and accessories even if they were in fantastic condition.
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Yakuza 4 hits stores on March 15, 2011 exclusively for the PS3 and Sega held a little bash for the game in downtown NYC last night. The game is indeed ridiculously DEEP and nicely done from what I got to play. I think I ate more sushi than I’ve had in my entire life, but probably not…
Anyway, a review will go up once my copy of the game arrives and I get a good chunk of time into it.
EXCELLENT. Thank you, Atlus! After a ton of interest from gamers outside of Japan even as the game’s developers said they had no plans to localize the PS3/360 game for Western audiences, the (no doubt going to be) Mature-rated horror/puzzle/strategy game hybrid is headed for a US release this summer. There was a HUGE teaser e-mail sent out last week that used the same pink background as well as a line from the game, so it was easy to figure out what was what. I ran a few movies on the other blog a few weeks back, but I’ll be updating.both sites with image galleries once I get shots of the US version in action. Awesome – I guess I’ll be getting both versions since they’re doing the dual cover thing (yeah, I’m THAT crazy).
Miss me? Good. Anyway, been working on clearing out a HUGE stack of games here and getting some other personal things taken care of, BUT I’ve also been playing a bunch of games, so reviews are coming this week. What else… um, the 3DS launched in Japan over the weekend, sort of sold out (but didn’t). Things bode OK for the US launch it looks like. I’ll need to keep bugging the hell out of Nintendo PR so I get an invite (bastards keep ignoring me… and NOBODY puts Baby in the corner!).
Anyway, off to do some good. Expect a few surprises when I get back.
Oh yeah, Brink and Hunted: The Demon’s Forge ROCK, dammit. GO pre-order both, please.
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