2014 Aint Over Yet!
2014 Aint Over Yet!
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Games: Lately, Ive heard a lot of people saying that they cant wait for 2014 to be over because there havent been any good games and there�s nothing to look forward to. Personally, I find that to be a strange statement�
Although there havent been a lot of AAA games that have knocked socks off, the year�s already brought great things like Danganronpa 1 & 2, The Last of Us: Left Behind, Dark Souls II, Luftrausers, 1001 Spikes (both on Vita) and more.
Looking at the remainder of the year, there are still plenty of things Im excited about� As such, I figured I�d take this opportunity to call out a few titles that I�ll be checking out. Are they on your list too?
Looking at the remainder of the year, there are still plenty of things Im excited about� As such, I figured I�d take this opportunity to call out a few titles that I�ll be checking out. Are they on your list too?
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
(PC, PS3,PS4, 360, XBO)
(PC, PS3,PS4, 360, XBO)
I reviewed the previous game, Testament of Sherlock Homes, and the next one promises to be more of the same, but better -- a very good thing. There are very few detective games that I feel really attempt to include the detecting part, but Sherlocks done a great job with it so far, and I cant wait to crack into the next case.
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor (PC, PS3,PS4, 360, XBO)
I talked about this one during my PAX coverage, and its probably my most-wanted of the year � although to be honest, it feels a little strange saying that because it wasnt anywhere my radar before the show, but once I had heard the positive buzz and had a chance to play the demo, I was blown away.
Basically, the player takes control of a ranger who appears to have a wraith inside of him. He can use this spirit to brainwash enemy orcs, and by doing this, he can gain control of enemy generals and soldiers, subverting them to his cause.
With his mechanic, the game is split into two parts: the first is third-person action reminiscent of Assassins Creed with the combat of Batman as the ranger travels an open world. The second is the strategic layer of selecting orc captains as targets, brainwashing them, and then dispatching them on various missions. Its a little hard to accurately describe what this game is like, but once I spent a few minutes with it, I was absolutely impressed.
Alien: Isolation (PC, PS3,PS4, 360, XBO)
This one is a bit of a wildcard for me. Most of the Alien games have been incredibly disappointing except for a very select few (Aliens: Infestation is probably the last good one that I can recall) and we all know what happened with Colonial Marines. However, seeing as how so many games have failed at pulling it off, theres still a gap to be filled by something that can accurately capture the dread and suspense of the films.
Ive heard from people who played the demo that it seems promising, but to be totally frank, Ive still got my doubts� Im not quite sure how the intensity of a two hour film can translate into a full-length game, but most signs point to the fact that it may not be a total disaster. Maybe it�s even good?
The Evil Within (PC, PS3,PS4, 360, XBO)
This is another one I checked out at PAX. In a nutshell, its Shinji Mikami re-envisioning his original Resident Evil stuff with a slightly new spin. Rather than biohazards and genetic labs, it seems like hes tapping into insanity and perhaps something a little Cthulhu-flavored. While the demo I played had perhaps a few too many nods to the old formula (Locked doors requiring weird keys!) its been a while since I got sucked into a RE-type game, so Im more than willing to give this one a shot.
Freedom Wars (Vita)
Look, Im going to be honest here� Nothing is ever going to be as good as Monster Hunter, and the next Monster Hunter doesnt come out until next year. Freedom Wars doesnt have a chance in hell of ever replacing it, but I do have room in my play schedule for something that scratches the same itch. What I like about this one is that the monsters are big, there seems to be a good basis for teamwork during rescue missions (one character carries the target back to base, the others defend) and I�m a sucker for any game that has grappling hooks. GRAPPLING HOOKS!!!
Escape Dead Island (PC, PS3, 360)
While I think a lot of people have said that they are experiencing complete zombie burnout, Im still a fan of that genre (if you want to look at it that way) and Im always up for more games that deal with those themes, as long as they have something fresh to bring to the table.
Escape Dead Island is set in the same world as the previous DI games, but it has a sort of cel-shaded look, its single-player only, and story plays a much heavier role than it has before� This tale about a guy coming to the infected island chain seems to deal heavily with surreal elements and insanity in addition to the expected zombie stuff, and I like what I�ve seen so far.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth (3DS)
Anybody who knows me knows that I love Persona, and its no secret that I am a huge fan of the Etrian Odyssey series as well. As such, this one is pretty much a no-brainer. I mean, what else even needs to be said here? Nothing! (Well, nothing except that its a dungeon-crawler featuring the characters of P3/4, and although it�s apparently a non-canon side story, it looks like a hell of a lot of fun!)
Dragon Age: Inquisition (PC, PS3, PS4, 360, XBO)
Hoping for the best, expecting the worst.
�So there�s a good handful of things I�m excited about in the few months of 2014 we have left, and that�s not even counting the numerous indies or download titles that are on the way. This year�s a wash? I just don�t see it.
By the way, if there are some titles that you�re looking forward to, I�d love to hear about them. Hit me up on Twitter or drop me a line here!
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Fresh from the Velvet Room, Nintendo of America will release the Persona Q Edition of the Nintendo 3DS� XL hardware in the U.S. The design evokes the essence of Persona Q with the iconic Grimoire styling on the front�the tome used by the attendants of the Velvet Room and containing information on the many Personas�along with the new character designs on the back. The hardware will be sold exclusively in GameStop for the suggested retail price of $199.99.
For fans who have pre-ordered Persona Q or the Persona Q Premium Edition, the Persona Q 3DS XL will be sold as hardware only. So there�s no need to worry about possibly doubling up on the game or missing out on the bonus goods included in both versions.
Persona Q is the first Persona game for the Nintendo 3DS system. The game takes the beloved characters from Persona 3 and Persona 4, puts them into an all-new adventure. The game is in the style of Etrian Odyssey, where teams of five will navigate dungeons in a first-person view. New characters, enemies, the presence of Etrian Odyssey�s FOEs will give players all new challenges.
Persona Q will release on Nov. 25 in the Americas in stores and on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS for $49.99. Pre-orders and a limited first-run printing of the game will include Set #2 of the Persona franchise�s iconic Tarot cards and come in special packaging to hold the cards and the game.
The Persona Q 3DS XL will be available in limited quantities, and will be available to pre-order at GameStop.
The Investigation Team from Persona 4 heads to the Yasogami High School Cultural Festival only to find things are...amiss. Youll have to watch it and see what the mystery is!
We also have new character videos for protein junkie from Persona 3 and the meat junkie from Persona 4, Akihiko Sanda and Chie Satonaka! The two front-line fighters will use the strength in their feet and fists in labyrinths to beat enemy shadows to death, but depending on the sub-Personas you give them, the two can be very versatile.
YouTube:
P4 Story Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwTz_EQyxJ0
Akihiko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Bqvq3-LHI
Chie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HOxs3nnKys
Persona Qs full website is now live as well! http://www.atlus.com/personaq
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Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, last week confirmed Resident Evil Revelations 2 is in development for the PlayStation�4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Resident Evil Revelations 2 will be available across North America and Europe in Early 2015.
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Were pleased to announce that Activision is working with Torn Banner Studios in collaboration with Mercenary Technology to bring the PC award-winning Chivalry: Medieval Warfare to consoles for the very first time. Now refined for consoles this 12-player online action game will raise its banners and launch on Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system for digital download later this year.
Critically praised and battle-tested experience on PC, selling over two million units, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a fast-paced online multiplayer action game which will have players turning in their guns and grenades for battle axes and swords. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare combines a sharp melee edge and familiar competitive gameplay along with the genuine look and feel of open-field combat in the Middle Ages. Players can choose between one of four classes � Knight, Vanguard, Man-at-Arms and Archer � each balanced to offer a unique set of strengths and vulnerabilities in any given situation. An extensive armory of more than sixty period-authentic weapons, including swords, shields, daggers, maces, axes, javelins, longbows and crossbows, delivers deadly choices for decimating foes.
Melee combat in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is more than just hack and slash. Players will use different attacks, blocks and counters insuring that combat is tactical, responsive and of course chaotic. Prepare to fight in a variety of inspired medieval environments and scenarios. Raid peasant villages, burn crops, siege castles, defend the royal family, or fight to the last man in a gladiatorial arena. Multiple modes provide opportunities to fight as a team for the greater glory of the realm, or for personal honor in duels to the death.
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare marches toward a digital release on the Xbox Live Games Store for Xbox 360 and the PlayStation�Network for PlayStation�3 system later this year. For more information, visit http://www.tornbanner.com/chivalry/ and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Chivalrythegame).
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Are you ready to fight and frolic with some fairies? Fairy Fencer F is out in both digital and retail formats for PlayStation�3 in North America! It will also be available in Europe on September 19! Developed by COMPILE HEART, Fairy Fencer F is a turn-based RPG that features character art by Tsunako (Hyperdimension Neptunia series), as well as concept art by Yoshitaka Amano and music by Nobuo Uematsu who are both renowned for their work on the classic Final Fantasy series.
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