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Yoku’s Island Express dated for May 29th

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

Villa Gorilla has a delightful looking pinball platform adventure, Yoku’s Island Express, which will be launching on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC on the May 29th. Yoku the dung beetle has arrived on Mokumana Island to take over the role of postmaster and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, an ancient island deity is trapped in a restless sleep – and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing

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Three new DLC fighters detailed for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Jason Nason

Arc System Works America revealed the next three fighters joining the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle roster in the Cross Tag Character Pack 3. Cross Tag Character Pack 3 will feature three new additions to the Cross Tag Battle line up: The leader of the Six Heroes, Hakumen (BlazBlue), the Detective Prince, Naoto Shirogane (Persona), and the ancient living weapon, Vatista (Under Night In-Birth). Cross Tag Character Pack 3 will be available individually for $4.99 USD or as part of the Cross Tag Character Collection for $19.99 USD (collecting all 6 Character Packs). BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will br released for Nintendo

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Disgaea 1 Complete Comes to Nintendo Switch/PS4 This Fall

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Jason Nason

The original saga is back. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of this zany, over-the-top franchise, Disgaea 1 Complete heads to Nintendo Switch and PS4 this fall. Join Laharl, his devious vassal Etna, and angel trainee Flonne as they use crazy skills, explosive magic, and Prinnies to reclaim the throne Disgaea 1 Complete is the high-definition remake of an RPG classic. The game will also see a limited edition released exclusively from the NISA Online Store. http://darkainartsgamers.tumblr.com/post/173113165650/more-at-httpgamersdarkainartscom

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NBA Playgrounds 2 announced for Switch/PS4/Xbox One

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

Saber Interactive revealed on Tuesday that NBA Playgrounds 2, the next installment in the arcade-sports franchise, is coming later this year. NBA Playgrounds 2 raises the intensity of the series’ over-the-top, two-on-two street action with a new line-up of online and local multiplayer game modes, as well as new courts from playgrounds across the world. Playgrounds Championship mode introduces a new worldwide ranked league system, featuring multiple competitive solo and co-op division ladders for players to climb. Season mode is a new single-player experience that recreates the feeling of leading a team through the regular season, playoffs, and, ultimately, the

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2D fighter Blade Strangers coming to Switch/PS4 in 2018

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

Studio Saizensen is bringing Blade Strangers, a hardcore old-school fighting game, to the Nintendo Switch in 2018, though there is no firm date announced yet. A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Stranger—the savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm! The streamlined four button control

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FFXIV 4.3 Will Conclude Doma Storyline, Introduce Second Ivalice and Mobile Companion App

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

The next major update to Final Fantasy XIV Online: Stormblood will come out in late May Producer / Director Naoki Yoshida confirmed during a regularly held community live stream known as Letter From The Producer LIVE. Patch 4.3 brings a number of brand new features to the game – the conclusion of the Doma main story questline,  a brand new raid, a new “deep dungeon” leveling experience and so much more! In terms of in-game content adventurers will be able to take part in the second of the Ivalice themed 24 person raids, The Ridorana Lighthouse. Smaller parties will be

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Calling all cars: This Is the Police 2 launches in 2018

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Jason Nason

THQ Nordic has a really interesting game on the way. This Is the Police 2 is the second strategy/adventure game in the series which is planned for 2018 on Steam, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Just like the first game, This Is the Police 2 is a mixture of adventure and management genres, and this time will enjoys further mechanics that will strengthen both the strategic and tactical parts of the game. It won’t be enough just managing the equipment of your policemen and keeping in mind their individual skills. You’ll have to interpret the law and run the

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MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE coming in 2018

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Jason Nason

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE, a new 3D arena-based fighting game based on the popular manga and anime franchise from Weekly Shonen Jump. This new title will be coming to North America for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PCs via STEAM, and Nintendo Switch in 2018. MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE takes place in a world where most of the population has superpowers known as Quirks, and where heroes and villains are commonplace. One day, Izuku Midoriya, a bullied middle school student without a Quirk attempts to save his childhood bully Katsuki from a villain.

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Arc System Works unveils BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Collector’s Edition

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Jason Nason

Arc System Works unveiled new details about the release of the collector’s edition of the team anime fighting game, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). The game and collector’s edition will hit stores on June 5th, 2018. The collector’s edition can only be pre-ordered as a limited edition on the official Arc System Works Gear store (which is currently under development) starting on May 4th. The BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Collector’s Edition will include the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle game (PS4 or Switch), a full color, 52 page art book, 15 song soundtrack,

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Hands-On Preview: Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

Written By: Jeb Wrench “Problematic Punch Man” If ever the phrase “Problematic Fave” was to mean something, it would be to describe Sega’s Yakuza series. The acclaimed series of intense action, crimes, and large men being lumpy and glowering at each other is riddled with tropes that can range from irritating to uncomfortable, yet the care and thought that went into its writing can generally shine through. Yakuza 6, due out worldwide later this month, continues this tradition by quickly fridging Haruka Sawamura to motivate the long-running protagonist Kazuma Kiryu back into the world of large angry men being large

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With The Next Destiny 2 Expansion Bungie Must Win Back Player Trust

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

We’re now six months post launch for Destiny 2 and it is quite clear that the game doesn’t have the same staying power that the original possessed. With Curse of Osiris firmly in the rearview mirror and the next expansion, Warmind, on the horizon – Bungie has to make good on their previous promises of listening to player feedback if they hope to keep guardians engaged beyond the initial content offering. Destiny 2’s “Go Fast” update is also now behind us and while player feedback on the crucible changes -specifically the 6 Vs. 6 rumble mode in crucible has been

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GDC 18: Hands On With Little Dragon Cafe

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Broken Joysticks

Written By: Victoria Rose Last month at the Game Developers’ Conference, we at Broken Joysticks got the opportunity to play an in-development demo of Little Dragon Café, the new game headed up by Harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada and his new studio, Toybox. The game borrows the relaxing Life Simulation gameplay of its creator’s previous works, but adds several modern twists to the formula to keep things fresh.  One of the things that sets Life Simulator games apart from other contemporaries in the Simulation or RPG genres is the pacing and tension of the core gameplay loop. Instead of the complex

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Masters of Anima is available today

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Jason Nason

The new indie game Masters of Anima from Passtech Games, the makers of Space Run, is available today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Follow Otto in his quest against the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles, where your ability to make tactical decisions quickly is vital. Summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians, who obey your commands with intuitive and innovative gameplay made from the ground up for controller play, as well as keyboard and mouse! You play as Otto, an apprentice of Anima, able to wield incredible powers that are the

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Gal*Gun 2 arrives on Switch/PS4 on April 24th

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jason Nason

The wait for Pantsu Paradise is almost over. Gal*Gun 2, the sequel to gaming’s most feel-good first-person shooter, arrives on both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on April 24th in North America. Gal*Gun 2 ups the action of Gal*Gun: Double Peace by hurling players into situations even more outrageous than before. When a crazy demon menace is unleashed on the Academy, you must bravely step forward to put an end to the mischief. Gal*Gun 2 features new girls, new gadgets, new modes and an improved Doki Doki Mode. Gal*Gun 2 on the Nintendo Switch will also feature optional motion controls

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First Trailer for Little Dragons Café

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jason Nason

Aksys Games announced that Little Dragons Café, the latest game by renowned game designer Yasuhiro Wada, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in late summer 2018. Wada is most well-known for creating the popular Bokujō Monogatari series (published under the names Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons outside of Japan) as well as Birthdays the Beginning. “Wada and I have been friends for a decade, and we’ve discussed teaming up on a new IP for about half that time,” says Akibo Shieh, founder and CEO of Aksys Games, “It wasn’t until Little Dragons Café that our

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