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Atlus Teases New Fantasy RPG Project, Full Announcement On December 23rd[teaser]Being developed by 'Persona' veterans.[/teaser] Atlus has revealed that they will be announcing a brand new fantasy RPG project on December 23rd via NicoNico. The game will be developed by a new studio within Atlus called Studio Zero, and the game will be headed up by 'Persona 5' director Katsura Hashino, with character designs from Shigenori Soejima, also known for his work on the 'Persona' franchise. No platforms have been revealed for the game as of yet. Director Hashino acknowledges that most Atlus RPGs tend to go for settings that aren't traditional for JRPGs, and that this new project is adopting a more common fantasy setting in order to challenge genre norms and start over completely from zero, as opposed to working with the sorts of ideas that Atlus has become known for. No visuals for the game have been released other than a single character design, which you can see right here: Source: AtlusPosted Tue Dec 20, 2016 at 05:24 AM PST by: -
'Dynasty Warriors 9' Announced[teaser]A series-first foray into an open world.[/teaser] Koei Tecmo has officially announced 'Dynasty Warriors 9' the latest main entry in their popular series of hack and slash action games. No platforms have been announced for the game, but since it was announced at a Sony event, it is more than likely heading to PlayStation 4, and the game has been confirmed to be heading to the US and Europe. Described as a rebirth for the series, the game will be set in an open world with plenty of towns and open fields to freely explore, and all 83 characters that have appeared in the series thus far will be in this entry. Koei Tecmo also claims that all of China will be in the game's world, and that the combat may undergo fairly large changes from previous entries while still keeping the same feeling of being a single character up against thousands of enemies. You can see a teaser trailer right here: Source: Koei TecmoPosted Mon Dec 19, 2016 at 07:23 AM PST by: -
'Final Fantasy' 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony Due on January 31st[teaser]Big announcements on the way.[/teaser] Today, Square Enix has announced that they will be holding an event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Final Fantasy' in Tokyo on January 31st. The studio will host talks with special guests and show off projects that will commemorate the anniversary of the series, so it's safe to assume that we'll hear about some big new announcements. Only a select few Square Enix members in Japan will be invited to attend, but the event is set to be livestreamed worldwide. There have been a fair few rumors flying around suggesting re-releases of various entries in the series, and even collections of almost all previously released major entries. Still, whatever is announced, it should be exciting to see what SE has in store for fans. Source: Square EnixPosted Mon Dec 19, 2016 at 07:11 AM PST by: -
'LittleBigPlanet' Dev Media Molecule Delays Beta For 'Dreams'[teaser]Don't let your 'Dreams' be dreams.[/teaser] The beta for 'Dreams,' a PS4 game announced at E3 2015, has been pushed out of 2016, developer Media Molecule announced. According to the developer, known as the studio behind 'LittleBigPlanet' and 'Tearaway,' the unexpected scale of the game has caused them to delay the beta rather than release an unfinished product. Despite the delay, according to the blog post by studio director Siobhan Reddy, the developers are still "well on the way, and have had a really productive year." 'Dreams' was pitched at Sony's E3 conference in 2015 as a title focused on player creation. You can watch the original reveal trailer below. Source: Media Molecule (via Game Informer)Posted Sun Dec 18, 2016 at 09:55 AM PST by: -
Playing With Power: Best Buy Will Have NES Classic Editions This Week[teaser]Hoo boy.[/teaser] Thanks entirely to Nintendo's negligence shrewdness when it comes to drumming up support for their high in demand products, the appearance of the NES Classic out in the wild for its actual MSRP is now an event in and of itself. And this week, Best Buy is going to play host to said event. The NES Classic will be available in "limited qualities" this coming Tuesday at the retailer, according to reports from BGR, and indeopendently confirmed by Gamespot. The rundown is that it'll be handled like Black Friday, with tickets being handed out to customers in as much quantity as they'll actually have in stock. How many that'll be, who knows. They will not be giving that quantity over the phone. In a righteous world, there will be plenty and not, as many retailers saw the day the system launched, a paltry two or three. Either way, anyone looking to nail down that final Christmas gift, here's your moment. May the odds be ever in your favor. Source: GamespotPosted Sat Dec 17, 2016 at 09:34 AM PST by: -
The Coalition Releases 'Gearsmas' Holiday Customization Packs for 'Gears of War 4'[teaser]The true spirit of Christmas, at the end of a gingerbread boomshot.[/teaser] 'Gears of War 4' (see HDD's review here) is joining the litany of holiday-themed events with Gearsmas, live now through January 4th. Each pack, listed for 400 credits or $1, contains two items from the list of 28 customization options, ranging from ugly sweater characters to wrapping paper and gingerbread weapons. Also, any players who log in on December 16th and/or December 27th will receive a free gift, an emblem and a boomshot skin respectively. Gearsmas includes two special playlists: Snowball Fight, basically a boomshot versus mode, and Crossplay Versus. This is a continuation of an event they ran recently joining PC and Xbox One players together in multiplayer harmony. Both playlists will be in rotation throughout the Gearsmas festivities and offer a 50% xp boost. The Coalition also mentioned the upcoming UIR packs, a development outed a few weeks ago when both the Gearsmas and UIR offerings were accidentally put on the digital storefront for a few moments after a server update. The UIR is the Union of Independent Republics, a Russian-flavored confederacy that fought against the hegemonic Coalition of Ordered Governments in a human civil war on Sera before the apocalyptic events of E-Day. The Coalition will have more details on these packs come next week. Finally, 'Gears of War 4' itself is under a 35% discount for the holidays, so if you've been holding off on getting involved in the action, now's your chance to enjoy it for less than $40 (the Ultimate Edition is also on sale for $80, although the season pass is of questionable value at this point). Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: Xbox WirePosted Fri Dec 16, 2016 at 04:59 PM PST by: -
'Final Fantasy XV' Gets Free and Paid Holiday DLC[teaser]Plus, plenty of gameplay if you're on the edge.[/teaser] Next week 'Final Fantasy XV' will begin to feel a lot more festive. This is due to the game's free 'Holiday Pack' update releasing on December 22nd. There will also be a paid version of the downloadable content which will add a bunch of other holiday-themed goodies to Square Enix's role-playing game. Here's what the free update will include courtesy of Square Enix: Warrior's Fanfare – A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Offense outside of training. Nixperience Band – A device that stops experience points from being tallied, preventing the party from leveling up for an added challenge. Carnival Passport – An adorably adorned ticket that whisks the bearer away to a fun-filled carnival for a limited time. Choco-Mog Tee (available late January) – An exclusive T-shirt featuring everyone’s favorite fluffy and feathery friends. Colorful, comfy and appropriate for any carnival-goer. A price wasn't specified for the paid version, but here's what players will get if they don't mind spending some money: Ring of Resistance – A protective piece of jewelry that renders the entire party to be resistant to magical friendly fire. Tech Turbocharger – A device for Noctis that accelerates the tech bar replenishment rate, but freezes the Armiger bar. Armiger Accelerator – A device for Noctis that accelerates the Armiger bar replenishment rate, but freezes the tech bar. Blitzer's Fanfare – A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Time outside of training. Tactician's Fanfare – A scroll of sheet music containing a song of jubilation that provides additional AP for earning an A+ in Finesse outside of training. Key of Prosperity – A lucky charm that increases the rate at which fallen foes leave behind items of value. Stamina Badge – A device that enables Noctis to sprint and hang without expending stamina. Carnival Passport – An adorably adorned ticket that whisks the bearer away to a fun-filled carnival for a limited time. Festive Ensemble (available late January) – A fancy and fun outfit perfectly suited for enjoying the festivities. The darling design puts all who see it in high spirits. Holiday Pack + Exclusive Photo Frames (available late January) – Additional themes the player can add to Prompto's photos when sharing over social media. 'Final Fantasy XV' is available now on PS4 and Xbox One. You can find the latest info on 'Final Fantasy XV' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order the Deluxe Version for the PS4 here and for the Xbox One here. Order at Amazon Order at Amazon Source: Square EnixPosted Fri Dec 16, 2016 at 11:04 AM PST by: -
'Outlast' Now Free for Xbox Live Gold Members[teaser]Prepare to be scared.[/teaser] Red Barrels' horror game is now available as part of Microsoft's Games with Gold promotion. The first-person title that has players exploring the mysterious Mount Massive Asylum is free to all Xbox Live Gold subscribers from December 16th to January 15th. The game will stay tied to any Xbox One owner's account until their subscription runs out. This should help Xbox One owners get acquainted with the series before the game's sequel, 'Outlast II,' releases later this year. 'Outlast' was also available as a PlayStation Plus title, so it has now been free on both major consoles. Check out the 2014 horror game's trailer below: 'Outlast' is available now for free on Xbox One until January 15th. Source: Red BarrelsPosted Fri Dec 16, 2016 at 10:41 AM PST by: -
'Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live's Third and Final Stage Now Available[teaser]It'll cost $14.99.[/teaser] 'Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live' was released as a PlayStation VR launch title and is now finally completed. The digital title is available as a free download, but players will have to purchase content if they want to do more than stare at the game's menu. The game's third and final concert, called a stage, is now available on PlayStation 4. The first stage costs $14.99, and is also available in a season pass bundle that will get players all three of the stages for $39.99. It features seven different tracks to play in virtual reality. These include "Raspberry * Monster" by HoneyWorks, "Amazing Dolce" by Hitoshizuku & Yama△, "Sweet Devil" by Hachioji P, "Erase or Zero" by Crystal P, "Beginning Medley - Primary Colors" by OSTER project, and "Name of the Sin" by ryo (supercell). Check out the game's launch trailer below: 'Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live' is available now for PlayStation VR. Source: SEGAPosted Fri Dec 16, 2016 at 10:34 AM PST by: -
It's Time to Take Out 'Hitman's Latest Elusive Target[teaser]The game's 16th elusive target is now available.[/teaser] 'Hitman' players have 168 hours to eliminate an elusive target called "The Guru." IO Interactive released the latest update to their well-received stealth title today, and it takes place in 'Episode 2: Sapienza.' You can check out the trailer for the latest target below. Here are the fail states for the target courtesy of IO Interactive: - Do not harm, injure or subdue Keith Keeble - Do not harm, injure or subdue Katherine Feller If either of these characters is harmed, injured or subdued, the contract will be failed, permanently. Approach with caution. 'Hitman: The Complete First Season' releases January 31st on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for $59.99. You can find the latest info on 'Hitman: The Complete First Season' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: Square EnixPosted Fri Dec 16, 2016 at 10:28 AM PST by:
