SteamWorld Dig is a beautifully entertaining game that is simple to pick up and play, but complex enough to add thought-provoking and challenging gameplay. Smart and well designed, this game is a must-have for any 3DS owner.Read More
August 2013
Three Atlus 3DS Games on Sale in eShop
Posted on August 19, 2013 by Jason Nason
Three of Atlus’ most recent games for Nintendo’s 3DS are on sale for the next two weeks.
Until August 31st you can save $10 off of Code of Princess, Etrian Odyssey IV, and Soul Hackers This special sale is exclusively in the Nintendo eShop.
- Code of Princess – $19.99
- Etrian Odyssey IV – $29.99
- Soul Hackers – $29.99
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Konami to Update 3DS Castlevania in HD
Posted on August 19, 2013 by Jason Nason
Konami announced today that they will be updating Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate in HD for release on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. The game was originally released for the Nintendo 3DS earlier this year.
In the game, it is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth. The worlds’ alliance with the heavens has been threatened by a dark and malevolent force – the mysterious Lords of Shadow. Across this shattered land, the souls of the dead wander unable to find peace, whilst creatures of evil wreak chaos and death upon the living.
Gabriel Belmont is a member of the Brotherhood of Light, an elite group of holy knights who protect and defend the innocent against the supernatural. His beloved wife was brutally murdered by the evil forces of darkness and her soul trapped for eternity. Neither living nor dead she realizes the horrific truth of what is at stake and guides Gabriel to his destiny – and hopefully salvation for the world.
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Skylanders: SWAP Force Easy Going On Collectors
Posted on August 19, 2013 by Les Major
The info below comes from an E3 2013 interview with Gamespot. It is assumed information from this interview alone as well as confirming that older characters do indeed work in SWAP Force as the official site notes in their FAQ.
Skylanders collectors probably won’t have any issue with picking up new SWAP Force figures when they are released October 13th, however if you’re a bit tight on funds you’ll be happy to learn that one aspect of the game seems to support your current set.Read More
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Nicalis to Bring JRPG to Nintendo 3DS eShop
Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jason Nason
It seems that a JRPG may be coming to the 3DS.
On August 6th @nicalis hinted at something coming with the tweet “JRPG+SNES style music+3DS.” That tweet was preceded by one asking their twitter followers where they could find a good SNES style composer.
Tyrone Rodriguez from Nicalis also remarked in Twitter, “I really enjoy playing a good eShop JRPG on my 3DS.”
According to a posting on Destructoid, Nicalis, the developer behind NightSky, will publish the former 16-bit style RPG Android title Grinsia for the Nintendo 3DS.
The game was originally released by Kemco.
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Thief Gets out in February
Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jason Nason
Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal have announced that Thief will be released for Windows PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox 360 on February 25th, 2014 in North America and February 28, 2014 in Europe and PAL territories.
The game centres around Garrett the Master Thief who is entangled in the growing layers of conflict between Baron Northcrest and the oppressed masses led by Orion, the voice of the people. In a City on the brink of revolution, Garrett’s skills are all he can trust as he walks the fine line between politics and the people.
In addition to the date announcment Square Enix also revealed the box art for the game as well as a trailer for the game. The company will also be showing the game off at Gamescon in Europe this week.
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Disney Infinity for 3DS Not Looking Good
Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jason Nason
I can’t say for sure as far as the gameplay goes as we didn’t get our hands on a pre-release copy of Disney Infinity, but the 3DS iteration of the game isn’t looking that great.
The game launches tomorrow on all major consoles including the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii U and the Nintendo Wii. The game is a direct competitor to the Skylanders franchise which includes collectible toys which can be placed on a control deck and brought into your video game.
While the game is looking great and seeing a lot of positive words from critics, the 3DS edition is looking like a totally different game and visually seems like an afterthought by the developers. I’ve seen far prettier textures from games.
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FIFA 14 Coming to Wii?
Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jason Nason
EA Sports is bringing the next FIFA game to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 next month (plus the Xbox One and PS4 later in the year) but there is no release pending for Nintendo consoles. Or maybe there is?
While there is no mention of the game for Nintendo’s comsoles on EA’s website the game has been rated by the ESRB. FIFA 14 for the Nintendo Wii popped up on the ESRB website today. The game was also given a rating today for PS2, PSP and PS Vita. Could EA Sports be releasing the game on the Wii?
A press release from EA Sports back in June of this year did have mention of the game being released for both the Wii and 3DS, though not for Nintendo’s Wii U console.
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CHARTED: Nintendo (Week ending Aug 4th)
Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jason Nason
The number one game in the world this week is another 3DS game and it’s another Japanese debut. Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life from Namco Bandai Games debuted in Japan and sold fore than 114,000 copies in the first week.
Animal Crossing is also doing well for Nintendo with the game still at #3 in North America after eight weeks. The game has sold more than 4.5 million copies worldwide so far. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies is #2 in Japan in its second week and Mario & Luigi: Dream Team is #3 in its third week.
Take a look at the full rundown below:
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Grand Theft Auto 5 Online Revealed
Posted on August 15, 2013 by Jason Nason
Rockstar Games took the cover off the online mode for Grand Theft Auto V this morning, including a demo video detailing some of the finer points of the features. Take a look at the rundown below as well as the video release.
Grand Theft Auto Online is a dynamic and persistent online world for 16 players that begins by sharing gameplay features, geography and mechanics with Grand Theft Auto V, but will continue to expand and evolve after its launch with new content created by Rockstar Games and the Grand Theft Auto community. Grand Theft Auto Online takes the fundamental Grand Theft Auto concepts of freedom, ambient activity and mission-based gameplay and makes them available to multiple players in an incredibly detailed and responsive online world.
In Grand Theft Auto Online, players have the freedom to explore alone or with friends, work cooperatively to complete missions, band together to participate in activities and ambient events, or compete in traditional game modes with the entire community, all with the personality and refined mechanics of Grand Theft Auto V.
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August 15th Nintendo Download
Posted on August 15, 2013 by Jason Nason
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist arrives on the Nintendo Wii U next Tuesday and will be available for download in the eShop the same day. Also available for the Wii U is a new Virtual Console entry in Galaga. Plus two games have been put on sale including Trine 2: Director’s Cut.
Over on the Nintendo 3DS there are five new downloads available including Donkey Kong for the Virtual Console. New eShop titles include 10-in-1: Arcade Collection, Heavy Fire: Black Arms 3D, My Western Horse 3D and Barbie: Groom & Glam Pups.
Take a look at the full rundown of releases below.
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Second Dimension: The Warrior’s Code Interview
Posted on August 15, 2013 by Broken Joysticks
The fighting game community (FGC) has grown from holding local events to smaller venues to occupying ballrooms at four-star establishments with talent from all across the globe attending. Major sponsors such as Capcom, Namco Bandai, and others are responsible for the development of some of the world’s most famous franchises in gaming, and are showcased at a central tournament featuring the top fighting talent from across the world. With major prize pools, fighting games are now reaching a platform that can be compared to traditional eSports.
Each week, I’ll be posting interviews I’ve had the pleasure of conducting with members of the fighting game community. The interviews will touch upon their history in the FGC, where they got their start, and what they’d like to see from video games in general.
This week’s guest is one of my fellow knights from a distant land: Hayden Griswold aka PA|KinderpartyRead More
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Brand New Kingdom Hearts HD ‘ Final Mix’ Trailer
Posted on August 12, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards
Have a gander at some of the re-mastered visuals in Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD with the release of the latest trailer. Originally posted on DisneyVideoGames YouTube channel this brief video gives us a look at some in-game footage taken from cutscenes and boss battles.
Kingdom Hearts 1.5HD will release on the PlayStation 3 on September 10th and includes a full HD upgrade of the original Kingdom Hearts, content from Kingdom Re: Chain of Memories and cinematics from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
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Microsoft Changes Course On Kinect For Xbox One
Posted on August 12, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards
You need not worry about the mandatory Kinect policy Microsoft announced earlier in the year. It was only a little while after E3 that Microsoft reversed their DRM policies for the Xbox One and now the company has changed tone once again, stating the users will be able to turn off the motion sensor in the system’s settings menu, or unplug it all together.
Marc Whitten of Microsoft gave a bit of a sound bite to IGN regarding the new policy:
“That said, like online, the console will still function if Kinect isn’t plugged in, although you won’t be able to use any feature or experience that explicitly uses the sensor,” Read More
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Shadowrun Returns | Review
Posted on August 11, 2013 by Eric Bastelak
Shadowrun Returns is dead set on reminding us just how awesome a cyberpunk dystopia can be. Shadowrun Returns is about refusing to dance the political dance, or enslave oneself to a corporation. A Shadowrunner is the closest thing to free as any man or woman can be. How does this make Shadowrun Returns such a great experience? Read on and find out.Read More
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