Tecmo Koei today announced that the latest installment in the Atelier series, Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk for the PlayStation 3 has shipped to stores nationwide.
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk follows the story of Ayesha Altugle, a girl who has been living alone in a secluded workshop ever since her grandfather died and her younger sister went missing a few years ago. She supports herself by making and selling medicine. As the story begins, she finds out that her younger sister IS alive somewhere in the world. Now, she must devote herself to finding her younger sister. Her journey to keep her promise begins.
Paradox Interactive today released The Showdown Effect, a multiplayer action title from Arrowhead Game Studios. In a world where every single action movie from the 80s and 90s is happening concurrently, players must shoot, slash, dive, roll, punch, and quip their way to victory to become the last cliché standing. The Showdown Effect is available for PC in digital stores.
Team Ninja today outlined new details for Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge, the latest chapter in the action series arriving at retail on April 2nd for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The developer revealed that the game will have a full-featured demo available on both platforms before launch and that the full retail Xbox 360 version will support SmartGlass functionality for tablets and smartphones. Additionally, Team Ninja announced the new Golden Scarab upgrade feature and fighting details for the female characters Kasumi and Momiji.
Xbox 360 players will be able to expand their experience with SmartGlass “second screen” features on their internet-enabled tablet or smartphone. They can check their updated personal records and achievements and even watch strategy videos based on their current in-game location to get help. Players will also be able to participate in the game’s community by viewing and commenting on gameplay videos which have been uploaded by players around the world — or take a more active role by uploading their own videos from the game.
Regardless of whether they are using SmartGlass features, all players can boost the capability of Ryu Hayabusa, the game’s iconic Ninja, by discovering Golden Scarabs hidden throughout the game world. These Scarabs can then be used to unlock new Ninpo or weapons. For instance, Piercing Void, a move that creates deadly sharp vacuum blades to slice up nearby enemies, can be unlocked for 20 Scarabs while the sweeping Lunar Staff weapon can be unlocked for 10 Scarabs. The Scarabs are well hidden, though—players will have to search hard for them.
Team Ninja also revealed the fighting moves that Kasumi and Momiji will add to Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge as playable characters. Kasumi, first seen in the Dead or Alive series, brings a variety of attacks including her renowned Mugen Tenshin attacks that strike with deadly speed even if delivered from midair. She can also unleash the slow but powerful Kunai Tempest, which creates a giant pinwheel shuriken, and Rending Wind, which channels her aura into a powerful beam of energy. Momiji is no slouch, either. She can double-jump in midair with her unique Heavenbreaker to rain down attacks from high overhead, transform dancing leaves into a circle of flames with her Crimson Lotus, and unleash a powerful fireball with her Autumn Flame.
Available prior to launch, the game’s demo will feature stages for both Hayabusa and Ayane. Any Karma or Ninja Skills acquired in the demo can be transferred to the full version, ensuring that demo play time is put to productive use. More details regarding the demo will be available soon.
Square Enix and Eidos Montréal, the studio behind Deus Ex: Human Revolution, today unveiled Thief for high-end PCs and next generation consoles.
There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change.
Into this shadowy world steps Garrett, THE master thief in a first-person adventure featuring intelligent design that allows players to take full control, with freedom to choose their path through the game’s levels and how they approach and overcome each challenge.
Konami today announced that Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate is now available in stores nationwide for the Nintendo 3DS. Initially set 25 years after the events of its predecessor, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate reveals the story of Gabriel’s descendants as they battle their own destiny in each era only to discover their true, shocking fate.
Embark on one last adventure with Commander Shepard and crew and rejoin the Alliance as Mass Effect 3: Citadel launches today. This single player DLC expands on the events of Mass Effect 3 by inviting players to return to the capital of the Citadel Council in an effort to eliminate a threat. This new content will also feature Commander Shepard’s long-time friends and romance interests from the entire Mass Effect trilogy, as Mass Effect 3: Citadel offers one more chance for fans to reconnect with their favorite characters and even rekindle past romances.
In addition to new story content, Mass Effect 3: Citadel will also give players the opportunity to use squad members from the entire Mass Effect series in a new training facility on the Citadel. The Armax Combat Arena offers ten scenarios and will challenge players by dropping them in the middle of battle to fight off wave-after-wave of enemy forces. When the adventure is over, players can blow off some steam by trying their luck at the Citadel’s Silver Coast Casino or discover and furnish Commander Shepard’s living quarters on the station.
Mass Effect 3: Citadel is available to download on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Origin for $14.99 (1200 Microsoft Points).
Square Enix today announced that Tomb Raider is now available in stores nationwide for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The PC version is available via online platforms including Steam. Tomb Raider explores the origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from an untried and untested young woman to a hardened survivor.
This week, three new Capcom classics will help you revisit the good old days with the 1985 Game Pack #1 for the Capcom Arcade Cabinet. The first of two packs featuring titles from 1985, 1985 Game Pack #1 delivers Ghosts ‘n Goblins, Gun.Smoke and Section Z, and is available to purchase today from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace for $9.99 (800 MS Points).
One of Capcom’s most classic games, Ghosts ‘n Goblins finds players taking the role of as Sir Arthur, a valiant knight fighting monsters in order to free the princess from the Demon King. Bounty hunter Billy Bob travels the Old West in order to bring to justice the most ruthless criminals in the overhead scrolling shooter Gun.Smoke. In the 8-way directional shooter Section Z, players head into outer space as a lone astronaut who must fight his way through a secret space station of an alien empire called the “Balangool”.
Additionally, Avengers and 1943: The Battle of Midway, previously only available in the 1987 Game Pack, are available for sale individually to PSN users for $3.99 each.
2K Sports today announced that MLB 2K13 has shipped to stores nationwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3. The release of MLB 2K13 marks the first opportunity for fans to hone their skills with this year’s title in preparation for the Perfect Game Challenge.
Electronic Arts today announced that a Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 demo is now available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 will be available in stores on March 26th for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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