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Digital Board Game 'Armello' Getting A Major Update and DLC on Friday[teaser]Out tomorrow for PC.[/teaser] League of Geeks' digital board game 'Armello' (read our review here) will be receiving a major update this Friday. The game's version 1.5 update called 'Art of Treason' will release on the 18th, and will bring UX improvements, new cards, and a revamped version of the game's bounty system. More specifics are still to be revealed, but the developer did mention that they'll be releasing new DLC on the same day. Called the 'Seasons Board Skins Pack,' the $4.99 piece of add-on content will add two new boards (Autumn and Spring) to the game. "We absolutely love working with our community and seasonal board skins was one idea we just had to bring to life," said League of Geeks co-founder Trent Kusters. "Couple that with what's coming in 'Art of Treason' and we're more excited than ever before to see players start exploring the new features and improvements." 'Armello' is available on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The 'Art of Treason' update and DLC will launch tomorrow for PC, and is set to come to consoles at a later date. Source: League of GeeksPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 09:03 AM PST by: -
'Banner Saga 2' Gets Additional Languages Today[teaser]Coincides with the Japanese release.[/teaser] Publisher Versus Evil has announced that Stoic's 'Banner Saga 2' (read our review here) is now available in Japan. That's not the only news, though, as other versions of the game have been updated with additional languages. The PC, console and mobile versions of the game now support the following languages: English, French, German, Polish and Italian. "We are incredibly happy to be launching in Japan and to be able to add additional language support to 'Banner Saga 2' so that fans of the series all around the world can enjoy this epic saga," said Stoic Technical Director John Watson. "It’s always been our aim to make the game as accessible and rewarding as possible for all our fans." 'Banner Saga 2' is the second game in a planned trilogy of role-playing games. The game, and its predecessor, are available now on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and mobile. Source: Versus EvilPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 08:48 AM PST by: -
Fourth Episode of 'Batman - The Telltale Series' Releases Next Week[teaser]Watch the latest trailer.[/teaser] 'Batman - The Telltale Series' is starting to come to an end, and the episodic adventure game's fourth episode will release November 22nd. Called 'Guardian of Gotham' the episode has players in Arkham Asylum after the Penguin has taken control of Wayne Enterprises. Players will have to make allies on the inside in order to escape the insane asylum. Telltale says that the fourth episode will involve some major choices that will greatly impact the fifth and final episode. In a prepared statement the developer said that "Players will leave this episode in very different places depending on where they choose to go in the third act, and this will greatly affect their story rolling into the season finale as well." That means players should think long and hard before they make a choice that could potentially backfire. Check out the trailer below: Episode four of 'Batman - The Telltale Series' will release September 20th on PS4, Xbox One, PC and mobile. Source: Telltale GamesPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 08:18 AM PST by: -
The Game Awards 2016 Nominees Are...[teaser]'Overwatch', 'Uncharted 4', 'Doom', and more up for Game of the Year.[/teaser] Today, The Game Awards have revealed the full list of nominees for every category in this year's edition of the annual event show. Most notably are, of course, the Game of the Year awards, which are as follows: Doom (id Software / Bethesda) Inside (Playdead) Overwatch (Blizzard Entertainment) Titanfall 2 (Respawn / Electronic Arts) Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (Naughty Dog / Sony Interactive Entertainment) Some of the other notable categories include Best Studio / Game Direction: Blizzard (for Overwatch) DICE (for Battlefield 1) id Software (for Doom) Naughty Dog (for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End) Respawn (for Titanfall 2) Best Narrative: Firewatch (Campo Santo) Inside (Playdead) Mafia III (Hangar 13 / 2K Games) Oxenfree (Night School Studio) Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (Naughty Dog / Sony Interactive Entertainment) Best Independent Game: Firewatch (Campo Santo) Hyper Light Drifter (Heart Machine) Inside (Playdead) Stardew Valley (ConcernedApe / Chucklefish Games) The Witness (Thekla) This is only a sampling of quite a few categories, of which you can see the full list here. It has also been stated that game reveals at the ceremony will contain little CG in response to the backlash that 'No Man's Sky received, as the game was first shown at the 2013 VGX Awards, also headed up by Game Awards manager Geoff Keighley. It's a welcome shift for the show, to be sure. As far as the GOTY award itself, I'm personally hoping 'Overwatch' wins out there. The Game Awards 2016 will air on December 1st at 6:00 PM P.T. The event will be livestreamed, but for those interested, tickets can be purchased here. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: The Game AwardsPosted Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 10:07 AM PST by: -
'Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone' Releasing in the West in January[teaser]Features over 200 tracks.[/teaser] SEGA of America has announced today that they will be bringing over 'Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone' on PS4 to the US and Europe on January 10th, 2017. This is the latest entry in the 'Project Diva' series of rhythm games and will be sold in two parts for $29.99 each or in a single bundle for $53.99. The first bundle is 'Future Sound', which contains tracks related to the 'Project Diva' series, while the second bundle 'Colorful Tone' is focused around the 'Project Mirai' series. Overall, there will be 224 songs available across both bundles, as well as more than 300 costumes. You can check out a trailer and screenshots right here: I loved 'Project Diva X', but it did feature just over 30 tracks, and it's crazy how much 'Future Tone' will dwarf it in sheer size. I'm really excited to check it out when it releases next year. Source: SegaPosted Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 06:16 AM PST by: -
Check Out A New Trailer for 'Persona 5'[teaser]Shows off game mechanics and daily life in Tokyo.[/teaser] Atlus USA has released the first English gameplay trailer for the upcoming JRPG 'Persona 5', showcasing some of the game's mechanics and what players can get up to when they aren't exploring dungeons. The more down to earth aspects of these games are honestly what set them apart for me, so I'm glad this trailer highlights those moments so extensively. You can check it out right here: 'Persona 5' releases on February 14, 2017 on PS4 and PS3. You can find the latest info on 'Persona 5' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Source: Atlus USAPosted Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 06:02 AM PST by: -
'Birthdays the Beginning' Releases Next March[teaser]Create dozens of planets and fill them with life.[/teaser] Publisher NIS America has announced that Yasuhiro Wada, the creator of 'Harvest Moon' will release his latest game 'Birthdays the Beginning' on PS4 and PC on March 7th in North America, a European release will follow on the 10th. 'Birthdays' is a (fantastically-named) god game where players will create cube-shaped worlds and shape the evolution of each planet's lifeforms. The publisher describes the game as follows: About From the creator of Harvest Moon, Mr. Yasuhiro Wada (Toybox Inc.), comes Birthdays the Beginning: a new sandbox game in which players create cube-shaped worlds that give rise to diverse and unique lifeforms. With careful experimentation, players can shape the geography and alter the temperature of each world to create the conditions for life and witness the birth of an entire ecosystem! Key Features A World All Your Own – Create any world you can imagine! From staggering mountains and sprawling forests to a deep sea dotted with islands, there’s no limit to your creations. Life from the Beginning – Discover the history of everything as you foster life of all shapes and sizes – from single-celled organisms to complex multicellular life, including plants, mammals, dinosaurs, and more! Cultivate Your Imagination – Imagine, Experiment, Create! Shape your planet and decide how plant and animal life evolves. No two planets will ever be truly alike. I really like Yasuhiro Wada's body of work, particularly 'Harvest Moon' which gave rise to 'Rune Factory', one of my favorite game series of all time. I admit I'm not terribly into god games, but this looks charming enough that I might have to give it a shot. Source: NIS AmericaPosted Tue Nov 15, 2016 at 05:20 AM PST by: -
'Dragon Ball Fusions' Release Date Pushed Up to November 22nd[teaser]Create your own character and experience an all-new 'Dragon Ball' story.[/teaser] Bandai Namco has announced today that 'Dragon Ball Fusions', Ganbarion's upcoming 3DS RPG, will be releasing earlier than its expected December 13th release date, instead, it will see release just next week on November 22nd. The publisher describes the game as follows: Dragon Ball Fusions is the latest Dragon Ball experience for Nintendo 3DS! It’s an RPG action game that combines fighting, customization, and collecting elements to bring Dragon Ball to the next level. It features a huge character roster from Dragon Ball all the way to Dragon Ball Super. This news was released alongside some new screenshots which you can check out right here: Between this and the recently released 'Xenoverse 2', it's a good month to be a 'Dragon Ball' fan, and it's cool to see 'Pandora's Tower' developer Ganbarion get more neat projects like this. You can find the latest info on 'Dragon Ball Fusions' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Source: Bandai NamcoPosted Tue Nov 15, 2016 at 05:08 AM PST by: -
Idea Factory International Announces Upcoming Releases for 2017[teaser]A host of new and exciting announcements.[/teaser] During a press event last week, publisher Idea Factory International announced a slate of new games due out in the first half of 2017. First up, a worldwide Steam release of 'Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force' has been revealed for early 2017. The game will have options for English and Japanese text and voices, and will be the first simultaneous worldwide release for the publisher. We reviewed the title earlier this year and found it to be fun, if flawed in a few key areas. Next up, we have 'Dark Rose Valkyrie', set for North America and Europe on PS4 in Spring 2017. The game is a dark fantasy JRPG about a covert military group in an alternate 1929 that works to eradicate mysterious shapeshifting enemies. One of your own characters will be randomly selected to become infected, and the player must work to discover who they are through interrogation before they destroy the group from the inside. It's a fun concept featuring work from 'Tales' series veterans Kosuke Fujishima on character designs, and writer Takumi Miyajima handling the plot. It will have both English and Japanese voicework. You can catch an English trailer right here: Next up is 'Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds' a PS Vita remake of the beloved 'Hakuoki' series of romance visual novels centered around the historical figures of the samurai of the Shinsengumi. The game boasts over 80 hours of playtime, 30 different endings, and 12 different romance options. You can see its debut trailer below: Lastly, we have 'Mary Skelter: Nightmares' a dungeon crawler for the PS Vita set in a nightmarish prison, with a cast of fairytale characters such as Thumbelina and Snow White. The game boasts a complex job system and twists on the dungeon crawler formula that sees players laying down traps to stop enemies from pursuing them in order to stay alive. I'm actually pretty interested in all of these, save for the PC port of 'Fairy Fencer', which I've already completed. Idea Factory puts out rough games, but they always build upon their decent ideas and come up with unique concepts. I'm definitely excited about 'Dark Rose Valkyrie', which has a cool setting and some great sounding gameplay hooks. Source: Idea Factory InternationalPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 06:33 AM PST by: -
English 'Persona 5' Gameplay Livestream Set for November 16[teaser]Expect guests, giveaways, and news.[/teaser] Atlus USA has announced that they will be livestreaming the first English gameplay of 'Persona 5' November 16th, this Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m. PT (3:00 p.m. ET) on the studio's Twitch channel. The stream will feature special guests, giveaways, and news surrounding the game's upcoming release. Though it's been out for a few weeks in Japan, the game is due out to release in the US on PS3 and PS4 on February 14th in the US and Europe. It'll be nice to see some English footage so soon. Source: Atlus USAPosted Mon Nov 14, 2016 at 06:19 AM PST by:
