NIS America has recently announced a limited edition release for Imageepoch’s unique 2-D/3-D RPG, Time and Eternity. Like most of NIS America’s published titles with limited edition releases, Time and Eternity Limited Edition will be sold exclusively on NIS America’s website.

The Limited Edition will have its own unique packaging (which is the artwork from the original Japanese box art), the game itself, full-color hardcover art book, the game’s original soundtrack with jewel case, and a “Double Vision” tear-resistant poster. It will cost you around $64.99, with the standard edition pricing around $49.99.

Time and Eternity is a PlayStation 3 exclusive and is slated for release in North America on July 16th, and in Europe on June 28th of this year. NISA has less than 75% of the limited edition left in stock. Pre-order now before they are all gone.

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This sale is accompanied by a slew of other games and systems also being discounted across Nintendo’s, Sony’s and Microsoft’s home consoles, as well as the 3DS (the Vita is not included in the sale). None of them are as drastic a cut as the 20% price reduction of the Basic Wii U, though. The Deluxe Wii U remains at $349.99.

This deal is only for online purchases, and ends on June 1.

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Both the Wii U Basic and Deluxe sets are also available on Amazon:

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Over the course of the year, we have been seeing more and more rumors that Microsoft will require a constant internet connection with their next console — finally announced today. Sony has already announced a similar initiative, but at the same time, have said that there will be an offline mode. As for the rumors we heard, Microsoft would require an internet connection to start up any game or multimedia application. Now, it seems that the rumors were unfounded, at least at a system-wide level, as now it looks like “always-online” will only be necessary if a developer chooses to use Microsoft’s streaming service. While this is something, it is still a problem as far as I’m concerned. You see, I have a vested interest in seeing this NOT happen for one simple reason: I have dial-up internet. Yes, it’s true. Pick yourselves off the floor now, I’ve got more to say.

I’m sure there are some of you out in the audience that don’t really have an issue with “Always Online, Always Connected.” After all, you probably think that all of gaming’s addressable market has broadband internet. Well, that’s mostly true, I guess. I may not have broadband, but I could get it. I don’t live out in the sticks; I live in a small city in Idaho. But, you know, that broadband might not actually help for me.

To some of you, that won’t mean anything, so I’ll let you in on something: Idaho is dead last in nationwide internet connection speed, according to Akamai research. 39.1% of Idaho has a connection that is greater than 4 mb/s, with an average connection speed of about 4.7 kb/s. To compare, in Washington (where Microsoft is), 69.4% of the state has internet greater than 4 mb/s, with an average connection speed of about 8.5 kb/s. Can you see my problem? Even if I got broadband internet, there is no guarantee that I would even be able to maintain a consistent connection to Microsoft’s server (or whoever’s server) with my internet speed. All those problems with SimCity dropping player connections and losing game progress? Imagine that EA actually had all their servers running for SimCity on launch day (yes, quite near science-fiction, but this is just hypothetical). Would Idaho’s internet connection be stable enough to stay connected, regardless of how perfectly EA’s servers would run?

This is a chart detailing the average connection speeds for Idaho and Washington. While I can see a “Always On” solution working in Washington, that’s not their only addressable market.

And there, ladies and gentlemen, is the heart of my argument. Where you live, you may get a solid, steady internet connection, but don’t assume that’s the case everywhere, even in this country. 40% of the population who can get broadband actually use it, according to the FCC. Do those people who don’t just not deserve to play video games? In fact, let’s go down the list of the arguments that Microsoft’s (former) creative director Adam Orth said in favor of an always online console.

Sometimes electricity goes out, so I will not buy a vacuum cleaner.

The mobile reception where I live is spotty and unreliable. I will not buy a mobile phone.

All right, where to begin… I should first say that, for some of us at least, internet connection is far less reliable than electricity. I only see the power going out a few times a year, and often for less than a second. It messes with the digital clocks, but is otherwise not a problem.

From my experience with broadband here, internet can drop to a fraction of normal speed quite often. Does it ever go out completely? So far as I know, no. But then again, I don’t get broadband, so it’s hard to tell for certain. Here’s the thing: I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen the power go out for an hour or more. I often hear stories of internet going dead. And I would guess that Adam Orth has never lived long in a place with spotty mobile reception. It’s one thing for him to say that he won’t go without a mobile phone in a place like Seattle — where you are almost guaranteed to have service wherever you go — but what if that phone didn’t work 70% of the time (a very common occurrence in more rural areas of the country)? Would it be worth paying good money ($60 a month or more) for a phone if it doesn’t even work most of the time?

And that’s an excellent analogy for gamers. I want to be able to pick up and play my copy of the latest big JRPG at any and all hours. I don’t want to not be able to play because my ISP is down, or the console maker is doing a server update, or… you get the idea. We gamers should be legitimately concerned about an “always online” console because the console maker cannot, repeat, CANNOT guarantee service at all times.

Just look at Diablo III. That game was almost guaranteed from announcement to sell millions of copies worldwide. Yet, Blizzard completely dropped the ball on launch day by not having enough servers for all the people who wanted to play. That should have been the ultimate warning to anyone wanting to try always online DRM.

And yet, SimCity came along and managed to be an even worse fiasco.

While it is good the Microsoft hasn’t pulled the trigger to make online necessary for use, the fact that Mark Whitton, Xbox exec, has said, “I hope [developers] do [implement always-online in every game],” is a problem. It assumes that everyone in your target audience has a stable internet connection at all times.

Remember: Not everyone lives in Washington.

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A group shot of the Sakura Wars 1&2 cast.

For 17 years, video game giant Sega has kept a shining jewel hidden away in Japan.

A video game juggernaut in its native country, the Sakura Wars (or Sakura Taisen) franchise has spawned five core entries, several spin-offs, and inspired a mountain of media including 7 anime series, a successful run of stage productions, and even a cafe that remained open for nearly a decade. A success of this magnitude would make one think that the company tried to branch the series out into other languages, but as of 2013, only the fifth core entry is available in English.

As a group consisting of dedicated Sega fans, RPG enthusiasts and anime aficionados, Kiss Me Sweet: The Sakura Wars Localization Project aims to raise awareness for this franchise in order for an English localization to be achieved. There are existing PC ports of the first four games in the franchise, and due to the growing demand for JRPGs on the digital marketplace, we believe that digital distribution of these ports through channels such as Steam, GOG and/or GamersGate would prove lucrative for Sega. Furthermore, characters from the franchise are set to appear in June’s Project X Zone for the 3DS, which is poised to be one of the bigger games on the console this year.

Considering the large amount of Sega fans and JRPG gamers out there today, we’re confident that the Sakura Wars franchise could get a new lease on life in North America. In the coming months, we will be posting videos put together by some of our most dedicated members, showcasing their translation process for the games, as well as posting bits of news about the Sakura Wars franchise itself. If you’re interested in anime and/or JRPGs, please spread the word so Sega knows that we want to play these landmark games!

Keep up with what we’re up to by following our Facebook page and Twitter feed! Thank you for your interest and support, and hopefully, we can work together to get this definitive franchise localized in its entirety!

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If you’ve been keeping up with news regarding Nippon Ichi’s Zillions of Enemy X, you’ll already know the basics: how it utilizes a turn-based battle system that’s part card game, part strategy RPG, and takes place in a future where the Earth is overrun with zillions of enemies. If you’re curious, you can read more about the gameplay and the backstory right here at oprainfall.

Regardless of whether or not you’ve read up on Zillions of Enemy X, you can actually test out the battle system for yourself right from home. A free demo is available on the game’s official website. If you’re looking to give it a go, just follow that link and then find this graphic on the front page:

From there, you’ll be led on a Japanese walkthrough of the game’s card battle system.

It starts off by showing you how to choose a monster and send it out on the field. You have six cards in your hand, and three slots for them on the field. The demo has you choose one card in particular to start, but later you can fill the other two spots in with monsters of your choosing. You’re faced with three monsters from the opponent’s side.

The numbers to the left on each monster are their LP  (life points), and the number to the right is the amount of damage they can do to an opponent.

When you click on a monster initially, you have two options. The first is to summon them to the field; the second is to dispose of that monster and recycle its LP and PP by distributing them to another monster. Your only option this first time around is to summon them to the field.

From there, you can click on your chosen monster to bring up a menu. Choose the Attack option (the first on the list) and then choose a monster from the enemy side, and bam- you just had your first Zillions of Enemy X victory. To end your turn, click on the sub menu to the right side of the screen and choose End Turn (the first on the list again). From here, it’s up to you to finish things off.

Placing more than one monster on the field together gives you an attack bonus. Filling in the empty slots on the field also protects the player from direct hits.

Other options on the cards include:

• Skill: Use a monster’s special skill
• Delete: Remove a monster from the field

Other options on the sub menu include:

• Refresh: Toss away your current hand for a new one
• The ability to switch your LP and SP
• Check the trash (your discard pile)

These options aren’t functional in the demo.

Zillions of Enemy X will be available for PlayStation 3 consoles in Japan on May 23.

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Hayao Miyazaki is back again with Studio Ghibli for another new animated film. The title is Kaze Tachinu, also known as The Wind Is Rising or The Wind Has Risen. Three new promotional images were recently made public. They’ll likely be used on posters for the film as the project moves along.

The Wind Is Rising is based on a manga and a short story of the same name. The manga was created by Miyazaki in 2009, and is loosely based on a 1937 short story by Tatsuo Hori. The film and manga are autobiographical accounts of the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the man who designed the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter aircraft used in World War II. Neon Genesis Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno will voice Horikoshi.

The movie was originally set to premiere alongside another Ghibli film called Kaguya-hime no Monogatari (The Tale of Princess Kaguya); unfortunately, though, the latter was postponed. The Wind Is Rising is currently scheduled for release in Japan on July 20.

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For years, the only thing that we’ve known about the next console from Microsoft was the code name: Durango. Other than that, all we’ve heard were rumors and speculation (some of which were more disconcerting than others). Today, we can say that most of those rumors and speculations are resolved with the reveal of the Xbox One.

Xbox One Specs:

Processor and Graphics

• Heavily customized AMD chip
• 8 core x86 CPU
• GPU designed for DirectX 11.1

System Memory

• 8GB GDDR3 RAM

Audio and Video

• 1080p resolution
• 4K resolution
• 7.1 Surround Sound

Media

• Blu-ray/DVD combo drive

Storage

• 500 GB HDD (unknown speed)

Connectivity

• HDMI 1.4
• USB 3.0
• Ethernet
• 802.11n radios to communicate to the controller

Xbox One Controller:

The controller for the Xbox One is very similar to the Xbox 360 controller. However, there will be some differences between the two, including being more ergonomic and having a newly designed D-Pad.

Kinect 2.0:

Kinect will be redesigned for Xbox One. The camera in the new Kinect will be in 1080p, enlarging the field by about 60%. People (particularly tall people) who have tried it out have been able to get as close as 3 feet and still be able to fully show up.

Games:

Wanting to save most of their reveals for E3, Microsoft revealed only a few games for the system. However, they did reveal that there will be up to 15 exclusives for launch, with 8 being new IPs. Here’s what’s confirmed to be coming:

• Quantum Break
• Forza Motorsport 5
• FIFA, NBA Live, UFC, and Madden from EA Sports
• Call of Duty: Ghosts from Activision

It was also confirmed afterwards by Ubisoft that Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be coming to Xbox One.

Also, if you have questions about backwards compatibility, “always on” gaming, and used games, here is what we are currently hearing:

• We are currently hearing that the Xbox One will not feature backwards compatibility.
• Always on DRM for the console as a whole has been denied and left up to publishers. However, they have said that they would like to push towards that.
• Initial reports from Wired stated that used games would be blocked with a fee for people that activate a game on a second account. While the initial report was amended quickly to deny that it will block games, it wasn’t until much later when an Xbox Support twitter feed confirmed that NO FEE would be instituted. In a later post from “Major Nelson” of Xbox Live, while not talking about used game fees, he denies that the system will block used games. He also states that you’ll be able to play a game at a friends house by logging into your profile. Therefore… I have no idea what is going on…
• In addition, an editor for T3 has reported via twitter that the license for a game will transfer in a cloud service once you sell the game and another person activates it.

Intelligent TV:

A new feature is Intelligent TV. With this, users can switch between games, music, movies, and television instantly with your voice.

Xbox Live:

Xbox Live will return to the Xbox One. The service will be powered by over 300,000 servers and allow for finding competitors on your level for one game while playing something else.

Halo: The Television Series:

A Halo series will be developed for Xbox Live. The series will be produced by Oscar winner Steven Spielberg.

And that is it, ladies and gentlemen. The Xbox One has been unveiled. Are you excited for it? Do you care less about the new system? Let us know in the comments.

This will be updated live periodically as more information comes in.

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Osamu Tezuka is often referred to as “The God of Manga,” so it’s no surprise that his works are still being adapted to this day. His manga series Buddha is being made into a film trilogy by Toei Animation and Tezuka Productions, the second of which is due out in Japan February of next year. A ten minute trailer for Buddha 2: Tezuka Osamu no Buddha ~Owarinaki Tabi~ was recently uploaded to the film’s official website, complete with English subtitles.

The original manga is comprised of eight volumes that were released over the span of 11 years. It tells the story of Buddha’s life from the time he was born as Prince Siddhartha to his death as the enlightened voice of Buddhism. Vertical released the series in English for North American audiences.

The first film, Tezuka Osamu no Buddha – Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku was released in Japan in May 2011. So far, there’s no definitive news on whether the films will be localized for viewers overseas.

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Little Witch Academia began as barely a blip on most anime fans’ radars. As part of the Young Animator Training Project, young and upcoming animators were given funding from the Japanese government to support their work and education in the field. Four studios participate every year, and Studio Trigger (production house of the upcoming Kill la Kill) was one of those who participated in Anime Mirai 2013.

Their project? Little Witch Academia of course.

The 30-minute short has since become so popular with general audiences that it is being released on Blu-ray this summer. Among other bonuses that have yet to be announced, Trigger has said that the release will have English subtitles. No news yet on what region the Blu-ray would be, how it will be distributed, or an official release date.

You can keep up with Trigger’s Twitter account here.

Little Witch Academia is currently available to stream with English subtitles on both YouTube and Crunchyroll.

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Courtesy of Atlus, a new installment of character trailers for Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl demonstrates the voice acting and class abilities of Arthur Charles, the game’s Alchemist. Arthur is voiced by Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Mahiro Fuwa in Blast of Tempest, Mikado Ryugamine in Durarara!!).

You can watch the video below:

As shown in the trailer, Arthur comes off as brash and arrogant, with a strong sense of assertion. He always speaks what’s on his mind, and appears to think highly of himself after defeating enemies. He also has a lot of respect for Simon Yorke, the Medic and leader of the party’s expedition group. In the battle segment, Arthur receives advice from Simon, and obeys without question.

In battle, the Alchemist has control over Fire, Ice, and Lightning elements — all of which deal heavy damage against the enemy, depending on their strengths and weaknesses. Even without the use of elemental magic, Arthur has a good grasp of attack power; but, as a consequence, it appears that he spends more TP from using elemental attacks.

At the end of the video, it is speculative from Arthur discussing TP in his dialogue box that it may be depleted more quickly, followed with some banter by Frederica, the game’s eponymous “Millennium Girl.”

This is the first game in the Etrian Odyssey series that uses original characters and professional voice-acting; although players can create their own characters via Classic Mode to continue the vital feature that the Etrian Odyssey series is known for. Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl will be available in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS on June 27.

Stay tuned for more information.

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Previous entries in the Etrian Odyssey series are available on Amazon:

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Translated by NeoGAF member, TurnipFritters, we now have an enormous list that confirms features and gameplay mechanics that players that will soon be experiencing in Shin Megami Tensei IV.

Here is a list for those who wish to be spoiled:

• Enemies will chase you when they see you
• Different enemy graphics on the map correspond to the enemy types you’ll take on in battle
• Humanoid, avian, beastly, and childlike listed as the different map types
• You’ll take a lot of damage at first
• If you set up a charge account with Charon, he’ll automatically pop up after you obtain enough Macca to take it from you
• Most of your money seems to be obtained by selling off loot you find in dungeons
• Obtain loot from certain locations in dungeons
• Loot respawns over time
• Proprietor of the armory in Mikado is named “Q” (matches the bar owner’s name both in that it is a single letter and a movie reference)
• Burroughs App is similar to the app system in Strange Journey and Soul Hackers
• New Apps become available as the hero levels up and as the story progresses
• Use App Points gained from leveling up and opening chests to to obtain apps
• Demons will only try to mutate skills if you have a Skill Converter app installed
• One app will make your team automatically target the enemy’s weakness during autobattle
• Smirking is a tremendous boon and has a huge impact on your combat capabilities
• No more lunar phases
• Can now talk to Dark-aligned demons like it ain’t no big deal
• Some demons don’t speak your language, so you’ll have to install the D-lingual app if you want to chat
• Can sometimes choose the perfect answer during a conversation and they’ll join you immediately
• Fuse anytime, anywhere
• Recommended fusions will be super helpful for newbies to get into it, and the fusion search feature is incredibly in-depth
• Special fusions need at least three demons
• Others may require four
• Fusion accidents can occur
• Pick which skills you want to pass on during fusion
• Whisper Events: MC can obtain skills from allies; doesn’t seem to include resistance skills
• Once a demon learns all its skills, it may start to show signs of transforming into a new demon
• Magnetite does not exist
• Summoning allies doesn’t cost you anything
• The Tech stat governs Gun-type damage
• Different weapon types have different attack ranges in the field
• All equipment adjusts your HP and MP
• Headgear and legwear raise your other stats
• Body armor changes your elemental resistances
• Accessories will have their own special effects
• Demons will sometimes offer Challenge Quests during negotiations
• Choices made during boss events will impact your allies and your enemies
• New demon race: “Food”
• Demon Kuda was also shown to be a Food-type in some of the videos
• Kaja spells can be stacked three times, sometimes allies get blown away by Zan-spells

Shin Megami Tensei IV will be available in stores on May 23 in Japan, with a North American release on July 16.

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Shin Megami Tensei IV is available for preorder on Amazon:

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As shown in the two preview images above, the weapons you equip will change the attack animation that the protagonist will have as he explores the dangerous 3D world of Shin Megami Tensei IV. Those who have played Atlus’ other popular RPG games, Persona 3 and Persona 4, should be able to see the resemblance the two series share in terms of their gameplay. In Shin Megami Tensei IV, you will be able to get the early initiative in the turn-based battles with enemies by successfully landing an attack on the 3D over-world through horizontal sword slashes and lunging spear trusts. Players should beware, because not only will your character be able to land early attacks, but your enemies will be capable of them as well.

The report also showed the importance that armor and equipment will play as you progress through the game. While the equipment will give you the added bonus of customizing the main character’s appearance,  their main contribution will be used to change the character’s stats, which will increase his ability in battle and his chance to survive mortal blows. Equipment will affect the main character’s strength, agility, endurance, magic, and his luck.

The equipment that Flynn will be able to acquire is broken down into four armor categories. Helmets will be able to boost HP and MP, the upper body armor will be able boost resistances, raise HP, or raise MP, the lower body armor will be able to affect your HP and MP as well. Finally, accessories will increase HP and MP with an added bonus of having unique special effects not found in the other three armor categories.

Guns will also make a comeback as well, which will not only affect ranged damage and accuracy, but also the gun techniques that will complement Flynn’s melee attacks.

Shin Megami Tensei IV will be available in stores on May 23rd in Japan, with a North American release on July 16th.

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I loved the DSiWare title Risky’s Revenge, and since I don’t have $200 or more for the original game, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the Virtual Console release. How many of you are joining me in buying this game as soon as possible?

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Originally a PlayStation 3 exclusive, during Nintendo’s last Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the HD version of Yakuza 1 & 2 (or Ryū ga Gotoku 1 & 2) would be released on the Nintendo eShop and at retail. Now, Sega has released the debut trailer and some new screenshots for the Wii U version. Both the trailer and screenshots show off the Wii U-specific features: off-TV play, and using the GamePad for looking at the game’s maps and the status screens. Check out the trailer and the screenshots below.

Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition was originally released on the PlayStation 3 in November of last year. The Wii U version will be released on August 8th of this year in Japan. Since this bit of news only appeared in the Japanese version of the Nintendo Direct, it can be assumed that there are currently no plans for localization. We can only hope Sega will release both the PlayStation 3 and Wii U versions Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition in the West in the near future, alongside Yakuza 5.

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A “Lethal Surprise Demo” is in store for European gamers this week. “What does this mean?” you ask? It means that a Project X Zone demo will be in the Nintendo eShop this week. The demo will be available starting on May 23, 2013, and will give fans a chance to try out the strategy RPG co-developed by Monolith Soft and Banpresto  for the Nintendo 3DS. A North American demo does not yet have a hard release date, unfortunately. The full game releases in Europe on July 5, 2013 and in North America as well as Latin America on June 25, 2013.

Project X Zone Features (Taken From Official Site)

• Team up with classic characters from dozens of the most popular franchises in video game history
• Incredible animated special attacks and combos
• Perform strategic attacks using different combos with the “Cross Active Battle System”
• Collaboration of music from some of the most popular franchises of all time

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Monsters:

There are also two new areas which were revealed. Illia Pass is the first. It is a dangerous mountain route that leads to the village of Illia on the mountain’s summit. The player will have to navigate paths and caves in order to get to the village.

The second new area is Rein. Rein is the first major city that players will reach, and major story scenes occur here. This town is a great place to learn about Rivera’s history and about the Eternal Maidens. Until recently, the town was “small and relatively unimportant.” Below are a couple of screenshots.

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From Media Molecule, the same creators of the LittleBigPlanet series, comes a new 3D platformer by the name of Tearaway for the Playstation Vita. Tearaway isn’t like usual platformers though, it uses almost all of the Vita’s functions in some way, shape, or form. From blowing on the screen and making giant wind gusts to poking your finger into the world, it is possible to do almost anything. While some obstacles are easily spotted, there are some secretly placed puzzles that add a whole new challenge to the game. Another addition to the game is the advanced skinning. Unlike in LittleBigPlanet where you had to make your skins manually, Tearaway allows the player to take pictures with the Vita’s camera and add them to reskin objects in the game (this is just an elk at the moment). Tearaway comes to the Playstation Vita on October 22, 2013.

There will also be bonus content for pre-ordering the game. These were announced on the Playstation Blog, Some of these bonuses include:

• Tearaway Soundtrack with bonus track
• Iota and Atoi costumes for LittleBigPlanet
• Exclusive skin for the in-game rideable pig, and printable papercraft plan to match
• Iota and Atoi Avatars for use on PlayStation Network
• PlayStation Vita Wallpaper

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Next up we have Resident Evil Revelations on the Sony PlayStation 3. The game is redefined with HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience. You can expect a survival horror title which takes you back to things that have happened in Resident Evil 4 and 5. Play along with Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield as they reveal the truth about the T-Abyss virus.

Other Games Coming to PSN:
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (PS3)
Fast & Furious Showdown (PS3)
Mens Room Mayhem (Vita)

PS Plus members will enjoy a deeper discount in the sale that is going on this week. Persona 4 Arena – Ultimate Edition will be available for $27.99 or $39.99 for non-PS Plus members. The Ultimate Edition contains all of the DLC for the sale price. The game takes place two months after the ending of the hit RPG Persona 4. Follow along the characters stories to further explore the world.

Metal Gear Rising – Ultimate Edition will be available for $44.99 for PS Plus members or $63.99 for non-PS Plus members. Again, with the Ultimate Edition you will receive the DLC as well. Revengeance focuses on delivering an all new action experience to fans of the Metal Gear franchise.

DarkStalkers Resurrection + Super Puzzle Fighter II for the Sony PlayStation 3 is also on sale this week for $10.49 for PS Plus members or $14.99 for non-Plus members. Darkstalkers Resurrection features two games: Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3. The games feature classic gameplay elements and unique characters. Play online,  share on YouTube, and enjoy the improved challenge modes as well as unlockable extras.

Discounts

Last Chance (Leaving on 5/28)

ZOMBIE TYCOON II: BRAINHOV’S REVENGE

Free this week for PS Plus members will include:
Germinator (Vita)
Pinball Arcade (Ps3, Vita, Crossbuy)

The GameStop in-store exclusive is offering you even more reasons to become a PS Plus member. The deal going on right now is that if you buy a 1 year PS Plus membership for $49.99 you will receive $10.00 in PSN cash to use in the store. This offer will be available through June 20, 2013. Anyone who has been thinking about a PS Plus membership would fare well to take advantage of this offer.

While I have your attention and we are focused on Sony, a new teaser video about the PlayStation 4 has been released on YouTube.

The video is labeled as PlayStation 4 See it First on 6/10/2013 and is just as it sounds. The video teases of the reveal that is incoming for the PlayStation 4. Those of you who wish to can join the Event that Sony has going on through Facebook. At last, we know when we can expect the unveiling of the PlayStation 4. I, for one, am excited and I hope ya’ll are as well.

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Zen Studios’ newest physic-based castle battler game, CastleStorm, will be seeing an invasion of the Xbox 360 (XBLA) as it’s first console release later this month, but the developer has also promised that their title will not be staying exclusive on the Microsoft console for too long.

As of now, CastleStorm will be released on XBLA for a May 29th date, being priced at 800 Microsoft points. Zen’s Studios has shown that they are planning other editions for the PS3, Wii U, PS Vita, and the PC as well, but no release date for any of these systems has been given.

Here is a quick preview of the game.

Seemingly inspired by the fond childhood memory of building and destroying Lego castles, the developers of CastleStorm describes their game as a 2D physics destruction bonanza, all blended together with a tower defense brawler and a comical story. Zen Studios details how players are going to control their offenses and defenses in real time, with a 12-level single player campaign bundled together with multiple co-op and multiplayer modes.

The gameplay of Zen Studios’ CastleStorm will include projectile launching, troop spawning, and magic casting that players will need to switch to on the fly; these tactics will need to be mastered as players alternately design and defend their fortresses against marauding Vikings as well as initiate attacks themselves. CastleStorm will also come with an added feature of a in-depth castle editor, where you can take your own medieval creations online and battle others to see who is the true master strategist really is.

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After revealing Blazblue Alter Memory, the anime series based on the Blazblue games, at the Arc System World Fair event, developer Arc System Works presented information on the series’ voice cast and story synopsis.

Blazblue Alter Memory has a similar set-up to Blazblue Calamity Trigger as far as the synopsis tells. It is unclear at the moment if the anime adaptation will be based off the video games, but you can read the description below and make your own judgements:

The story is set in December of 2199, when the streets are full of anticipation for the end of the year and the start of the new one. Amid the celebrations, word spreads that Ragna the Bloodedge, an SS-class rebel with the highest ever bounty on his head, has appeared in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. The apparent aim of Ragna or the “Grim Reaper” is the destruction of the system controlling the world. To collect the bounty, a motley array of unrivaled fighters converge on Kagutsuchi.

Arc System Works’ Toshimichi Mori is handling the series’ supervision, and the animation will be produced by teamKG and Hoods Entertainment. Hideki Tachibana (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kara) will be directing the series with collaboration from Seiji Mizushima, the director of Full Metal Alchemist and Gundam 00. Deko Akao (Arakawa Under the Bridge, Mysterious Girlfriend X) will be overseeing the screenplays that are co-written by Tatsuya Takahashi (The IDOLM@STER, Phantom ~ Requiem for the Phantom). Tomoyuki Shitaya (Kiss x Siss, Bakuman, Hatsukoi Limited) is both the character designer and chief-animator.

The rest of the staff can be viewed below:

• Art Director: Shigemi Ikeda (Atelier Musa)
• Color Key: Haruko Nobori (Hiwa)
• Director of Photography: Koujirou Hayashi (Graphinica)
• Editor: Masato Yorhitake (Graphinica)
• Sound Director: Masaki Tsuchiya
• Sound Production: Studio Mausu
• Music Production: Lantis

The voice-cast from the original games will also reprise their roles for the upcoming series:

• Tomokazu Sugita as Ragna Bloodedge
• Kanako Kondou as Noel Vermillion
• Tetsuya Kakihara as Jin Kisaragi
• Kana Ueda as Rachel Alucard
• Yuichi Nakamura as Hazama
• Chiwa Saito as Taokaka
• Chiaki Takahashi as Litchi Faye-Yang
• Kenji Nomura as Iron Tager
• Asami Imai as Tsubaki Yayoi
• Chie Matsuura as Kokonoe
• Tomomi Isomura as Makoto Nanaya

Blazblue Alter Memory is scheduled to release this fall. Blazblue Chrono Phantasma on Playstation 3 is also scheduled this fall at October 24th. Stay tuned for more information in the near future.

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[SOURCE: http://operationrainfall.com]