Space Invaders Extreme 2 doesn’t stray far from the original formula: the player shoots at Invaders of various colors, shapes, and sizes, with the sounds of the shots syncing to both the thumping and psychedelic backgrounds. Here’s a neat trailer showcasing what the game is all about.
Just got a flyer for the upcoming local anime convention, Chibi Chibi Con. Figured I’d post it here…
You can find more information about it here…
Full Press Release below…
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — FEBRUARY 4, 2009 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it has secured the North American publishing rights for Super Robot Taisen® OG Saga: Endless Frontier™ on Nintendo DS™, a sci-fi/fantasy-action RPG side story of the Super Robot Taisen Original Generation games. Embark on a journey across the fascinating worlds of the Endless Frontier along with robots, were-people, mermaids, demons, and humans all living with each other in harmony… more or less. From the fantastic new battle system to the captivating story of alternate worlds and characters bursting at the seams with personality, there is plenty to discover and uncover (*ahem*) in this well-rounded adventure.
Unlike most RPG battle systems, players will be engrossed in the interactive, action-packed, fighter-style combat in Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier. Customizable turn and time-based attacks allow players to administer the ultimate beat down on enemies by juggling them in the air and executing a continuous chain of kicks, punches, slashes, gun attacks, bombs, and more. In addition, players can call on their allies to extend their attack chains to ridiculous lengths.
As a continuation of the Atlus Spoils fan appreciation program, each and every launch copy of Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier will be a premium boxed release, with a soundtrack CD featuring music from the game included in the final retail package. It’s our way of saying thanks to our fans for their continued support!Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier is scheduled for release on April 28th, 2009 with an MSRP of $34.99.
Click here to download the latest screens for this game
About Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier
Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier is a unique sci-fi/fantasy RPG that takes players across a variety of worlds, ranging from an apocalyptic wasteland covered with the hulks of downed spaceships to a fantastical place of fairy tales and dark magic. Join Haken Browning: gunslinger, professional bounty hunter, and amateur ladies’ man, along with his motley crew of robots, were-beasts, secret agents, and busty princesses as they delve deep into the mysteries of how their worlds came to be and face a threat that imperils the multiverse.
Key Features· Super Robot Taisen is back – Built on the DNA of the beloved Super Robot Taisen series, Endless Frontier expands the scope of the universe into a saga of multiple worlds and the conflict of humans, robots, and countless others living across space and time. The long-awaited return of the series brings with it with a brand new story and characters and a reinvented battle system.
· High-action chain combat system – Enemies go up and stay up with a battle system that lets you juggle foes with a run of kicks, punches, slashes, gun attacks, bombs, and more! Chaining is the name of the game, and timing-based button presses let you create an acrobatic string of assaults. You can even call in allies to keep the chain going longer!· Customize your attack combos – Pick and choose from a menu of attack skills to create the combo line-up you want to use in battle. Skills vary in strength and resources used, in addition to side benefits of stunning, triggering critical hits, and more.
· Bonus items – Owners of the Super Robot Taisen Original Generation games for Game Boy Advance™ can unlock bonus items in their Endless Frontier game by booting the game with the GBA cartridges in the GBA game slot of their DS unit.
Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier has been rated “T” for Teen with Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, and Suggestive Themes by the ESRB.
One week ago, Asura and I decided to take a nice Sunday drive up to Tacoma, taking the back roads of Dupont for a nice drive around the bay. After some good lunch and window shopping around the area, we decided it was time to head back to Olympia. However, there was one stop we wanted to hit before making it home. A place we had only seen online and were curious about, Animeniacs.
No, not these guys.
Actually, Animeniacs (cleverly using an E instead of an A in the name) is an anime store, that while online for a while, has a storefront which has popped up within last year or so. Being a fan of all geeky stores in the Puget Sound area, from the O.C.C. all the way up to Pink Godzilla, we had to check it out. Unfortunately, the Google map we had printed up lead us here:
Why would an anime store be here?
After a couple back and forth trips down the road, we concluded that no one was selling bootleg anime out of their garage on this street, and retreated home in failure and confusion. Thinking something was awry, we checked the Animeniacs website and realized we should have taken their map rather than GISing our own.
It turns out that we should have been looking for a Subway and not into peoples houses. Not yet defeated, we vowed another trip to find this mythical place.
Enter today, the last day of January. After some kickass Mexican food, we decided the time was right to mount another expedition. This time, we were prepared, actually having bothered to remember the map on their website. After a quick trek up I-5, down 512 and into Parkland, we finally found that legendary Subway. The place we had been seeking the whole time was right around back.
What could be hiding behind this humble exterior?
We held our breath and pushed through the front doors, unsure of what to expect. We had been burned in the past by many mall anime outlets, and were unsure if we had stumbled into another Hello Kitty store, where the newest anime related merchandise was Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball stationary, and $20 starter sets of Pokemon.
But no! This was actual, honest to God anime store. And a pretty good one at that.
Otaku and wall scrolls, like peanut butter and jelly.
Merchandise ran the gamut of dvds, including used and foreign, for the price conscious shopper. There was plenty of manga, musics CDs and artbooks to go around, as well as figures from popular anime and video games. Throw in some Japanese food and candy, and you’re ready to throw a hyperactive otaku bender.
Try explaining the bikini-clad Rei Ayanami on your computer to your friends and family.
Bonus points for covering its importance in storyline canon.
Content that the had not been wasted trying to find this place a second time, Asura and I left content in our discovery, with slightly emptier wallets.
But what was this? On our way in to Animeniacs, we discovered that it was located right next to another geeky store, Northwest-Toyz. Hot damn, we’re on a roll today, lets go and check it out. Our first indicator of what was in store for us was a car parked outside.
Whelp, let’s head inside shall we?
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Oh, holy SHIT!
Expecting just a regular comic shop or hobby store, I was surprised. It turned to mostly be a toy and card shop, featuring Star Wars, GI Joe and Halo action figures, as well as a selection of Magic singles and various card games. But what was the best thing that we found was the food selection, a venerable smörgåsbord of delights.
Hell yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. All the essentials at your fingertips.
Walking into this store was like walking into a heated gladiatorial tournament, where men were competing for dominance in the field Magic The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh. My fiance, Asura, commented later that she felt transparent in this den of manliness. These are truly competitors with their eye on the prize.
Fighting the good fight.
We bid farewell to both of our new discoveries, content in solving a week long mystery of nerdy proportions. To Animeniacs and Northwest-Toyz, keep up the good work with providing another geeky hotspot for the residents of Puget Sound. The trip was well worth these two discoveries.
Technology website Ars Technica has an interesting breakdown of the recent Final Fantasy XIII trailer, examining the battle footage and picking out the peices. According to observations, the new battle system eschews the MMO combat from FFXII in favor of the fast paced, ATB system from FFX-2. In addition, some of the features shown in the video are reminiscent of FF8′s battle system, where only the HP is shown on screen. In addition, the trailer makes no suggestion that Magic Points will be a part of the battle system, another similarity to FF8. This is all speculation at the moment, as more information will become available when the Japanese demo launches soon.
Source: Ars Technica
In the last couple of weeks, the official web site for Final Fantasy XIII featured a countdown. Today, the countdown has ended, and with it we have the latest Final Fantasy XIII trailer. However. Nearly all of the trailer footage is new, featuring voice acting and new characters. It also features some gameplay footage as well. Feel free to watch it below.
Fan site, Final Fantasy Union also has the movie for download via their web site…
http://www.finalfantasyunion.com/news/new-final-fantasy-xiii-trailer-direct-download–331.html
Actually, it’s not really all that new, since the link has been around for about a week and it has been mentioned in the forums. Still, an official announcement had to be made, mainly so we don’t have Lucky Star on the front page for another year. (more…)
Check out the full press release below…
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 27, 2009 – Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that Shin Megami Tensei®: Devil Summoner 2™: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, a new chapter in the stunningly original action RPG series for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, is making its way to North America on May 12th. Improved over its predecessor in every way, Devil Summoner 2 is an action RPG breath of fresh air, with a deep, easy-to-control combat system, nearly two hundred demons to negotiate with, collect, and fuse, and a variety of strategies to employ and master. Experience a 1920′s Tokyo bustling with cases to solve, criminals to bring to justice, and the threat of the mysterious King Abaddon looming on the horizon.
For a limited time, and out of an exceptionally small fixed number of units, North American gamers will have even more reason to pick up the game that raced to the top of the Japanese game sales charts upon its release. Each and every launch copy of Devil Summoner 2 will feature a rare Raiho plushie doll (not available for sale separately). Only a small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value. Should there be future print runs of the game, they will ship without the Raiho collectible. Act before they’re gone!
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon is scheduled to negotiate its way into retailers on May 12, 2009 with an MSRP of $39.99. Each and every copy of the game’s limited quantity launch will ship with a rare Raiho collectible plushie.
About Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon:
A new threat to Japan’s Capital calls for the return of its case-solving, tube-slinging Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha the 14th. When a woman walks into the Narumi Detective Agency and asks to find a man, Raidou’s boss is reluctant to accept, but soon it’s clear there’s more to the case than it seems on the surface. It isn’t long before Raidou is on the trail of crooked gamblers, masked ninja, and strange insects… a trail leading him inexorably to the mysterious King Abaddon.
Key Features
* Massively upgraded battle system – Advancements to the battle mechanics include a MAG balancing system, dodge and hide abilities, and the ability to command two demons in combat. Use the retooled Weapon Alchemy system to create new swords with unique special attacks.
* Deeper demon integration – Demon negotiation returns with more than twice the number of demons to attempt to recruit to your side. Create more powerful demons through fusion and skill transfer. Control two demons in battle and choose from more tactical options.
* Phenomenal creative team – The rich environment of this Taisho-era Japan comes to life with the character designs of Kazuma Kaneko and the musical score of Shoji Meguro.Over 500 character possibilities – 10 races, 2 genders, 3 alignments, and 15 majors add up to incredible opportunity to customize your party! Change majors for further customization at higher levels.Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
Read below for the full press release…
Torrance, CA (January 27, 2009) – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, announces today, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus will be arriving this spring 2009. Hardcore players will finally be able to take their fight on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Wii™. Developed by Yokohama-based Arc System Works, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus is the definitive installment in the series and is widely cited as one of the most balanced fighter among its peers.
Sporting high resolution graphics in 480P, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus marks the return of over 20 beloved characters from the Guilty Gear franchise, including Kliff and Justice! Fans of the series will be pleased to not only find all their characters available right off the bat, but will finally be able to uncover the rich stories of each character for the first time!
“Never has there been a fighting game where so much attention to character balance exists,” said Michael Manzanares, Producer, Aksys Games. “Guilty Gear veterans will definitely find themselves immersed once again with the new story and survival modes.”
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Features
· 2 COMBATANTS RETURN TO THE BATTLE!
Accent Core Plus marks the return of fan favorites Kliff Undersn and Justice,
rounding out the cast of 25 playable characters.· ALL NEW STORY MODE CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR GGXXACP!
Discover the back story to all of your favorite characters in the Guilty Gear
mythos, with fully-voiced dialogue.· FIGHT TO SURVIVE!
Level up your character’s abilities and traits in the re-tuned Survival Mode.· TEAM BATTLE ROYALE!
Create a three-man team in Versus Mode to find out which characters are the ultimate Guilty Gear team-up.
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus has not yet been rated by the ESRB. More information about Aksys Games and Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus can be found at www.aksysgames.com.
According to Joystiq and Gamasutra, Braid creator Jonathon Blow is supposedly working on a new 2D RPG. According to Jonathon, the focus will be on the dialog mechanics. Like Braid, he wants the games mechanic to tie closely to the themes of the game. However, this is just one of many ideas Jon has had for his next game, so don’t be suprised he changes his mind on doing an RPG next week.
Source: Gamasutra
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