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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Joins PS4 Pro Launch Lineup

Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal today announced that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is coming to the PlayStation 4 Pro. The game will be available on November 10th with the new console.

With PS4 Pro, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has had a whole new layer of detail added to it: overall resolution increased, aliasing reduced, reflective surfaces improved, and more detailed lighting effects implemented, all without compromising the frame rate or the gaming experience.

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Let It Die – Developer Diary #1

GungHo Online Entertainment has released the first episode of its new web show, Let It Talk, which takes you behind the scenes of Let It Die’s development. Hosted by Uncle Death himself and featuring Game Director Hideyuki Shin, these monthly “dev talks” will offer a unique perspective on the inspiration and creative process behind the game.

Let It Die is an upcoming free-to-play survival action game developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by GungHo Online Entertainment exclusively for PlayStation 4.

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Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice Now in Session

It’s time to embark on a legal adventure with co-stars Phoenix Wright and Apollo Justice as Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice is out now. All the courtroom drama is available today digitally on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS for $29.99 USD.

Those who purchase the game within the first week of release will be treated to a free character costume pack. The pack includes intimidating attire based on the loan shark Furio Tigre for Phoenix, a studious school uniform for Apollo, and an all-frills waitress costume from the series’ French restaurant Trés Bien for Athena. After September 14th, the costume pack will be available to purchase for $0.99 USD.

The courtroom adventures will continue throughout the month as new DLC is released every Thursday through the end of September. Players can look forward to the release of two short stories, each bundled with a unique pixel art Nintendo 3DS theme, followed by the release of a full-length extra episode titled “Turnabout Time Traveler.” Stay tuned in the coming weeks for additional case details.

    9/15 – “Phoenix Wright: Asinine Attorney” short story and 3DS theme ($3.99 USD)
    9/22 – “Apollo Justice: Asinine Attorney” short story and 3DS theme ($3.99 USD)
    9/29 – “Turnabout Time Traveler” full-length extra episode ($5.99 USD)

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The Elder Scrolls Online – PS4 Pro 4K Trailer

Last night at the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro announcement event in New York City, it was revealed that The Elder Scrolls Online will be one of the first games to support the new PlayStation 4 Pro at launch via free game update. Today Bethesda Softworks released a gameplay trailer, showcasing The Elder Scrolls Online running in 4K on a PlayStation 4 Pro.

When the PlayStation 4 Pro launches in November, The Elder Scrolls Online will be immediately playable in native 4K resolution, whether purchased new, or with existing game discs. Since the game was originally designed for a wide range of PC specifications, ZeniMax Online Studios was able to scale up the presentation alongside the scaled up power of the PlayStation 4 Pro. For players, this means that if you play The Elder Scrolls Online on PlayStation 4 Pro with a 1080p HD television, you will experience increased graphical fidelity; if a player uses a 4K monitor, the game will automatically run in 4K.

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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey Announced

Developer GUST continues its Atelier series with the follow-up to Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Book. The second part in the Mysterious trilogy, Atelier Firis, follows the journey of a young alchemist through an exciting and colorful world. More details on the title will be revealed in the following weeks.

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Koei Tecmo Announces Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru

Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force today announced the upcoming western release of a ‘one versus thousands’ tactical action title focused on a fan-favorite character from the Samurai Warriors franchise: Yukimura Sanada. In this character-driven game, players will get a unique look into the Sanada clan’s inner workings before and during the 16th century conflict that drove two brothers to join opposite sides of a grand scale civil war. This yet-to-be-named title will be released in the west in 2017.

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Koei Tecmo Announces Toukiden 2

Koei Tecmo today announced the return of the demon hunting RPG title Toukiden with the western release of its second instalment in early 2017. Taking Oni-hunting to a brand new level, Toukiden 2 introduces an open-world environment filled with strange life forms, empty ruins, unexplored caves and fearsome Oni.

Players will take on the mantle of a Slayer charged with the task of defending humanity’s last remaining villages from the supernatural threat of Oni. Taking all types of shapes and sizes, these demons creep out of dark rifts in space and time to prey on mankind. Warriors from the ancient and secret cast of the Slayers are the only ones equipped to stop them!

Platforms, release date and further information on the western release of this title will be available in the following weeks.

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Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Launches Trials of Gnomus Update

PopCap Vancouver today released Trials of Gnomus, the fourth free content update for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2. Trials of Gnomus unleashes tons of new content, including all-new game modes, unique weekly events with new loot to earn, a mysterious gnome merchant with an inventory of rare goods, an enigmatic new gnome underworld to explore, and much more.

Trials of Gnomus introduces the Mystery Portal, a magical gateway built by gnomes to test the skills of the plants and zombies. Players can travel through the Mystery Portal to play three all-new limited-time game modes and earn Rainbow Stars to unlock Rainbow Chests and the Gnome Underworld. In this all-new area, players can engage in the Trials of Eternity, a series of challenging gnome trials that will test their speed, puzzle-solving, shooting, and memory skills. By discovering and completing the Trials of Eternity, players can unlock new rewards from legendary customization items, to original Garden Warfare favorites, and eventually redeem in-game rewards that will change their PvZGW2 universe forever.

The three limited-time game modes are:

  • Cats vs. Dinos – faceoff in a Jurassic battle of felines versus dinosaurs in this fast, competitive game mode fought in a new extra-large Gnomiverse multiplayer map.
  • Boss Hunt – team up with friends and take on the ultimate PvZ challenge as you battle epic bosses and earn rewards.
  • Super Mix Mode – a new, crazier mix of Crazy Settings featuring different combinations of characters squaring off against each other.

In addition to all new ways to play, Trials of Gnomus introduces Rux the Deal Breaker, a dark and mysterious gnome that has appeared in Zomburbia trading very rare and precious goods for coins. Rux’s rare merchant inventory will contain new items each week, as well as unique weekly events.

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Mafia III Inside Look – The Marcanos

The Mafia III writers give us a closer look at family ties and the Marcano bloodline in this episode.

Mafia III is out October 7th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

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HEX: Shards of Fate Launches Fifth Set – Herofall

Gameforge and developers HEX Entertainment have released the fifth set for the digital trading card game HEX: Shards of Fate. “Herofall” contains 275 additional cards, including 18 legendaries, and adds new mechanics which embellish and expand on the game’s existing tactical depth.