September 2014

Hyperdimension Neptunia: Rebirth1 | Review


Posted on September 30, 2014 by Rae Michelle Richards

Idea Factory has brought over Compile Hearts’ PS Vita remake of the original Hyperdimension Neptunia to North America.  After spending several hours playing through the humorous, self referential JRPG we’re finally ready to render our verdict.  Should you shell out your hard earned cash for the latest trip to GamesIndustri or should Neptunia’s latest remain on store shelves?  Read on to find out…Read More


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Super Mario 3D Land | REVIEW


Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jason Nason

I don’t think there’s been a Super Mario game I haven’t enjoyed. From the very first game way back in 1985 on the NES up until today, every platforming Mario title has been thoroughly enjoyable.

Super Mario 3D Land is no exception.

Years ago when Nintendo realized that people were craving a traditional side scrolling platforming Mario title, the company car out with New Super Mario Bros. The game was a huge success for Nintendo and spawned sequels on the 3DS, Wii and Wii U.

This game takes all of the best elements of those games and takes it to the third dimension. Sure, there is Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine, but those games were a whole new gameplay experience in themselves.

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Could Fatal Frame 5 Get a Western Release?


Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jason Nason

The latest Fatal Frame game, which goes by the title Zero: Nuregarasu no Miko in Japan, was just released in Japan yesterday. The game is developed by Tecmo Koei and is exclusive to the Wii U. The English name for the game is Fatal Frame: Oracle of the Sodden Raven, though there hasn’t been any announcement of a North American release.

The game details were first announced on April 24th, 2014 by Koei Tecmo.

The concept of the game comes from Japanese-style horror which revolves around Japanese buildings, using cameras, and the fear of “getting wet”. The game takes place in a big environment involving mountains, lakes and graveyards. According to the game producer, Keisuke Kikuchi, there will be many damp areas and quite scary figures, like traditional Japanese ghost girls who appear completely drenched in water.

The game utilises engine technology from Dead or Alive 5, which you can see in the below video. Remember the term “jiggle physics?”

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September 25th Nintendo Download


Posted on September 25, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Wii U eShop
Hyrule Warriors – It’s time to fight. Cut down entire legions of enemies as Link, Zelda and other characters from The Legend of Zelda series using over-the-top, powerful Dynasty Warriors-style moves. This legendary adventure through the beloved locales of Hyrule will have you battling the fiercest enemies in The Legend of Zelda history. Collect materials and rupees to enhance your characters, upgrade weapons and dominate. Hyrule Warriors will be available on Sept. 26. Click here to watch a trailer for the game.

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Pokémon 2DS Bundles Coming in the UK


Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jason Nason

New designs for Nintendo 2DS hardware are coming soon as bundles with Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire on November 28th.

Nintendo has confirmed distribution in the UK for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

On November 7th new eye-catching Nintendo 2DS Transparent Red and Transparent Blue systems will be released in Europe. Aside from the side paneling, both are transparent in design, revealing the skeleton of the system underneath both the front and back of the system casing.

On November 28th, and to mark the launch of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, two new bundles incorporating the upcoming Nintendo 2DS hardware designs are set to release. The Transparent Red 2DS will come with Pokémon Omega Ruby preinstalled on a 4GB memory card as well as the Nintendo 2DS Transparent Blue system will includes Pokémon Alpha Sapphire pre-installed on a 4GB memory card.

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Nintendo eShop Meets Physical Retailers in Europe


Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has unveiled details of a more convenient mechanic for selling downloadable versions of Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games at retail across the UK, Ireland and Germany, with further European countries following in the future.

Gamers will be able to visit participating stores to purchase redemption codes for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software, including download exclusive titles and add-on content. In-store, once a customer has chosen a game to purchase, the retailer will use a tablet-based service to issue and print out a unique code that will allow the purchaser to download the specific content to their Wii U or Nintendo 3DS device via Nintendo eShop.

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PlayStation TV Launches October 14th


Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jason Nason

The launch of PlayStation TV is just around the corner, with the date set for October 14th. Sony has now confirmed that nearly 700 games will be available in the U.S. and Canada to play on PS TV on Day One, including established franchises like Killzone: Mercenary, cult hits like Persona 4 Golden, and classics like Metal Gear Solid.

Not only that, but Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom from Little Orbit will also be available in November for PS TV (as well as PS Vita). The library will continue to expand, with other titles like Minecraft and more.

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Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Impressions


Posted on September 21, 2014 by Jason Nason

To say the game has been highly anticipated would be an understatement, so when I found out that Nintendo was releasing a demo for Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 3DS I was very excited. Sure, the demo only features a mesely five fighters. Yes, there is only one stage to battle on in the demo. True, there is a limit to the number of times that the demo can be booted up before it expires.

But getting to play Super Smash Bros. before the North American release, which is just over two weeks away now, I’ll gladly take these limitations.

It’s time to Smash.

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Life Is Feudal, But At Least It’s A Nice Place


Posted on September 21, 2014 by Les Major

Life Is Feudal: Your Own is an interesting mix of survival game concepts that is shaping up to be a quality title to enjoy. The main focus is playing with a sandbox of a medieval world that you can craft into your own design. Currently on Steam in early Alpha, many players have already decided to give it a go and boost the game to the number one Top Seller spot on the store. It’s really quite interesting, mostly due to it’s context menu. In general, Life Is Feudal has a realistic landscape look, while holding a Minecraft like digging system for looking for ore.Read More


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EnjoyUp Announces Toys vs Monsters for 3DS


Posted on September 19, 2014 by Jason Nason

EnjoyUp Games announced a new project for the Nintendo 3DS eShop today. The project, which doesn’t have a release date yet, is called Toys vs Monsters. Here is the description of the game from EnjoyUp.

“Terrifying monsters have always been with us in our dreams and imagination. It’s time to get those fears out of our heads; it’s time to smash them all!!!

Put yourself in the hands of the toys that have been with us in every generation…!!!

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September 18th Nintendo Download


Posted on September 18, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS eShop

THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL – Featuring new Versus and Quest Medley Modes alongside 221 songs and more than 60 characters from the Final Fantasy series,THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL is now available, exclusively for Nintendo 3DS. Click here to watch a trailer for the game.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS – Free Demo – Nintendo 3DS owners can download a free demo for the upcoming all-star fighting game in the Nintendo eShop starting at 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 19. This demo includes five playable characters (Mario, Link, Pikachu, Villager and Mega Man), one stage (Battlefield) and the ability to compete in local multiplayer matches with fellow Nintendo 3DS owners who have downloaded the demo to their systems. A Nintendo Network ID is required to download the demo. 

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Image & Form Teases SteamWorld Heist


Posted on September 16, 2014 by Jason Nason

Image & Form, who developed and released the smash hit SteamWorld Dig, has teased their latest game project, and it’s a little bit different than you might expect.

SteamWorld Heist is a game about space adventures and survival. Recruit a team of ragtag robots to explore and scavenge the remains of a destroyed world. Board enemy ships and command your crew in a unique variety of turn-based combat.

Taking place some time after SteamWorld Dig, a cataclysmic event has shattered the planet and forced its population into steam-driven spaceships. It’s a robot-eat-robot world out there, and water is desperately hard to come by. Heisting other ships and bases – bad guys fortunately, the lot of them – is their only way to remain in operation.

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Grand Theft Auto V Hijacks PS4 & Xbox One On Nov 18th


Posted on September 13, 2014 by Rae Michelle Richards

Remember when RockStar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto V would be coming to current generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 sometime soon? The studio revealed this week that the latest GTA will be making its way on to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 18th 2014 and will be available on Windows PC on January 27th 2015!

Will there be better graphics? Most definitely, but that is not the only improvement that RockStar is working on for GTA’s 8th generation debut. Multiplayer matches will now feature up to 30 players on PS4 & Xbox One,  they’ve also added new vehicles, new weapons, new activities and enhanced damage / weather systems.

Did you take a trip to Los Santos when GTA V was released last September? If you didn’t, then the current-gen version sounds like the best way to experience the latest GTA. Check out several screenshots of GTA V for Xbox One / PS4 after the jump. We’ve also got the full press-release from RockStar games!

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Nintendo Announces Three New 3DS XL Special Editions


Posted on September 11, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced three new special editions of the Nintendo 3DS yesterday.

Nintendo announced the three special-edition Nintendo 3DS XL systems during the GameStop EXPO in Anaheim, California. The new systems include a red or blue Super Smash Bros. edition, a special NES edition as well as a Persona Q Edition, which is being released in conjunction with Atlus’ new game Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth.

“More than 12 million systems in the Nintendo 3DS family have been sold in the U.S. alone,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “These new models give shoppers even more choices during the holiday shopping season. Based on past experience, these special editions likely won’t stay on shelves for very long.”

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