June 2012

Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown Review

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Matthew Regier

The smooth flowing cinematic fighting experience, Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown has touched down upon the Xbox Live Arcade, and the Playstation Network. It has been a few years since the initial release of Virtua Fighter 5: ONLINE and Final Showdown is truly a more polished version updating the graphics, adding two new characters, new stages, and balancing other characters while adding in some new moves to mix it up for veterans while still managing to be friendly for new players.

Players who played Virtua Fighter 5: ONLINE and are switching over to Final Showdown will notice that the character models are a lot less blurry and that the stages are as bright and vibrant as ever,  Enhancing the cinematic combat and giving the game a very crisp colourful look. There are over 20 stages ranging from a construction zone within a city or out in the desert in a tall wooden fest. With each stage being different from one another,  over different geographies,  one thing is certain that you will not get bored of the options available.

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Castlevania Mirror of Fate Announced for 3DS

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Even our handhelds are safe from Konami’s re-imagining of the Castlevania series with the announcement of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate for the Nintendo 3DS.

Mirror of Fate is a prequel to the recently announced Castlevania  lords of Shadow 2 and casts the player in the role of multiple characters. I again promises to feature many different magical abilities and signature weapons that the series is known for, and as a first for a handheld Castlevania game, Mirror of Fate will use 3D art instead of the traditional 2-D artwork used in previous handheld entries.

No release date was available at the time of writing but we hope to hear more as E3 continues.  Check out the teaser trailer after the jump.Read More

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Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown Now Available, Free on PSN+

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Sega’s latest fighting game, Virtual Fighter V: Final Showdown, is now available on PlayStation network and Xbox live. This version of Virtual Fighter V is based upon recent changes that were brought to the arcade version and includes 19 characters, interactive arenas, a new training mode and eight player online matches.

The game is priced at 14.99 USD (OR 1200 Microsoft points) and clocks in at around 2 GB. Sony revealed that the PlayStation 3 version of the game will be free for PlayStation plus members starting this afternoon. What are you waiting for? When I get into the arena and fight!

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Persona 4 Arena Dated For August 7, Includes 2 Language Tracks

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Atlus has finally revealed the North American release date for Persona 4: Arena, the 360/PS3 fighting game featuring characters from the Persona universe. the game will be available on August 7, 2012, making it an excellent treat for the end of the summer.

As an added bonus the game will include both the original Japanese and English language tracks.

The game was developed by long time fighting game developer Arc System Works whose previous works include the Guity Gear and BlazBlue Series.  I know a number of people on staff here broken joysticks are excited to play Persona 4 Arena. I’m pretty new the Persona universe, but if Guilty Gear and BlazBlueI are any indication I’m sure all of this game as well.

Check out the games E3 trailer after the jump.

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Zombi U Detailed At E3

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

Ubisoft revealed more details for Zombi U, their Wii U-exclusive zombie title aimed at the hardcore audience.

According to Ubisoft, “One bite and you’re dead”. The game features elements that employ use of the Wii U Gamepad, such as unique HUDs, hacking of doors, and aiming into the sights and scopes of various weapons.

No release date was given.

 

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Paper Mario, Luigi’s Mansion 3DS Coming This Holiday

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

Nintendo showed off their newest version of Paper Mario today at E3, titled Paper Mario: Sticker Star, as well as Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon.

Paper Mario works by collecting stickers throughout the world, which are used as battle commands. Luigi’s Mansion looks to play like the previous Luigi’s Mansion game launched in 2001.

Both games were confirmed for a Holiday 2012 launch.

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NintendoLand Announced At E3

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

Nintendo announced during their E3 Press Briefing a new title for Wii U, called NintendoLand.

Developed to be the “game that makes you understand the Wii U,” Nintendoland is a party game that features your Mii exploring a Nintendo theme park, loaded with attractions and games to play that tie to various Nintendo franchises.

Nintendo aims for the game to be fun for both multiplayer and single player gamers, and will tie in closely with Miiverse, Nintendo’s online community infrastructure.

Promising Asymmetric gameplay, Nintendo did an on-stage demo of Luigi’s Ghost Mansion, one of the multiplayer attractions found in the game. This minigame features 4 players on Wii Remotes in a maze trying to find and successfully drain the health of a ghost, being controlled by a single player on a Wii U gamepad.

The game looks like a compilation of various Wii U tech demos we saw introduced at last year’s E3 Briefing.

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Lego City: Undercover Confirmed for Wii U

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

The previously announced Lego City for Wii U now has a subtitle: Undercover.

Using the Wii U gamepad, players will be able to access special elements of the game, like communicating with mission leaders and finding criminals.

You’ll also be able to assume various roles via disguises.

The game has the known humor element that all Lego games have, and appears to be an open-world, HD title.

In addition to the Wii U version, a 3DS version was confirmed.

 

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Wii U Fit Announced

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

Nintendo confirmed today that the Wii Fit franchise is coming to Wii U.

Wii Fit U will feature new ways to burn calories via new mini games, as well as the ability to upload data from a “Fit Meter”. The game can be fully played on the Wii U Gamepad, allowing for exercising to continue.

My body is ready.

 

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Scribblenauts Unlimited Announced For Wii U

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

Warner Bros. and 5th Cell announced the development of Scribblenauts Universe today, available on Wii U.

The game plays like you’d expect a Scribblenauts game to, only in high-resolution. However, the world is more connected and available to explore this time around — and now features a new multiplayer mode.

The story will finally reveal to gamers what’s behind Maxwell’s magical notebook.

 

 

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Batman: Arkham City Confirmed for Wii U

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

Nintendo and Warner Bros. just announced Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition, exclusively for Wii U.

The game will feature enhanced gameplay with the Wii U Gamepad, and fully playable Batman and Catwoman.

New to the game is BAT mode, which is accessed via the Gamepad and will allow players to play the game in a whole new way. You’re able to use the Gamepad to spray walls with explosives, throw batarangs, as well as many other gadgets

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Pikmin 3 Detailed

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

Nintendo confirmed development of Pikmin 3 today, showing off the game for the first time.

The game features full HD graphics and looks to star new forms of pikmin as they try to build bridges and other objects to help survive.

With Wii U Motion control, you’re able to aim specifically at where to aim Pikmin. You’re able to use the Wii U Gamepad to see a map at all times, as well as use it to place Pikmin around the environment.

You will be able to play the game solely on the Gamepad, too, playing the game in a more RTS style. In addition to that, there are now 4 leaders that can be placed around the maps.

According to Shigeru Miyamoto, it’s a new version of the game enhanced with the controls and high-resolution graphics offered by Wii U.

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Black Wii-U Spotted @ E3

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Kirk Williford

Nintendo gave us a small hint of what may be coming in today’s E3 Press briefing — a black Wii-U with Gamepad is on stage. Looks nice!

Nintendo’s show begins in a mere 5 minutes — stay tuned to Broken Joysticks for all the news as it is announced.

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Diablo III | Review

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Andrew Minott

It has been over a decade since heroes have been summoned to Tristram’s aid. A ‘fallen star’ of unknown original has poked a rather large hole in the old, ruined cathedral in the hills above the town. As one of five adventurers, you must investigate the catastrophe and begin a journey that will have you battling for the fate of Heaven itself.

Deckard Cain needs us to stay a while. Should we listen?Read More

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