Natsume and Arc System Works today announced that the next game in their publishing partnership, Super Strike Beach Volleyball, is now available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop for $4.99.
Bandai Namco today announced that Pac-Man, Galaga, Ms. Pac-Man, and Dig Dug will all be making their way to PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and Steam on April 20th. Each arcade-classic release will feature HD resolution and have support for leaderboards as well as trophies/achievements. Fans of bundle packs will also have a chance to pick-up the Arcade Game Series 3-in-1 Pack which includes Pac-Man, Galaga and Dig Dug at a discount.
Koei Tecmo today announced pre-order bonus information for GUST’s upcoming RPG, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, available June 7th for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book offers one of two different bonus DLC packs to players who pre-order the game from select retailers. Players who pre-order the PS4 version from Amazon, GameStop, or EB Canada will receive a DLC pack including alternate background music, the Doll Making ‘Aqua Suit’ costume, a five-piece set of useful materials and items to be used in synthesis and a theme. Those who pre-order from Best Buy will receive an in-game alternate background music pack, as well as two Atelier Sophie themes for their PS4.
Finally, those who purchase either the digital PS4 or PS Vita versions from the PlayStation Store during its first month of release will receive two Atelier Sophie themes, as well as an in-game bundle of useful items boosting their attack (uni bag), Hit Points (sweets), or Mental Points (sotea) that can be used on their adventures.
Thrustmaster today unveiled a Y-350X 7.1 Powered DOOM Edition headset. Officially licensed for both Xbox One and PC, the Y-350X harnesses the advantages of spatialized 7.1 virtual sound with no compromises in terms of power, thanks to the Y Power Pack, and ensures pinpoint precision, with the Y Sound Commander.
The Y-350X will be available on May 13th for $149.99 USD. In addition, a special DOOM edition of the Y-300CPX, a universal gaming headset, will also be available on May 13th for $59.99 USD.
Finnish developer Frozenbyte today announced a May release date for its upcoming stealth-action game Shadwen. A new trailer showcases the game and its physics-based world and story.
Shadwen will launch at a discount price of $14.55 on PC, following a demo event campaign where gamers were able to play a sneak-peek beta demo and lower the price by doing so. The initial launch platforms are PC and PlayStation 4. The final launch price of the game will vary slightly based on platform and stores and their pricing policies. On PC it will be $14.55 or less in the most prominent stores.
Square Enix today announced that Final Fantasy IX is now available on Steam for a discounted price of $16.79 until April 20th, and will then be priced at $20.99. Final Fantasy IX for Steam offers a selection of new features, including:
It’s been a busy 2016 as DICE has been adding a lot of new, free content to Star Wars Battlefront, while also launching the first expansion pack as part of Season Pass, Outer Rim. As the team continues to work on improving the game, Producer Craig McLeod shares details on free content all players can look forward to in the next few months and confirms Star Wars Battlefront Bespin for June.
Read the full blog here for more details.
In 2014, the Bravely Default game introduced a new take on turn-based RPG combat with a one-of-a-kind risk-and-reward system. The unique battle system returns in Bravely Second: End Layer, the direct sequel to Bravely Default. Developed by Square Enix, Bravely Second: End Layer launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS on April 15th.
Players who want to try out the game before they buy it can head to Nintendo eShop right now and download the free demo, titled Bravely Second: End Layer – The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers. The free demo lets players embark on a bonus adventure that is not featured in the main game. Playing the demo will net players bonuses that can transfer to the full version of the game once purchased.
Square Enix Collective is supporting the Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds for a new Fear Effect game. France-based indie developer Sushee is seeking an initial target of €100,000 to add to its own investment in order to fund development of Fear Effect Sedna project, which is expected to release in Q2 of 2017.
Sushee recently completed work on the haunting point-and-click adventure Goetia, which is due for release this week (April 14th) on Steam, and is published by Square Enix Collective.
The developer has licensed the Fear Effect IP from Square Enix via the Collective initiative, which made the franchise available last year for developers to pitch on.
If the Kickstarter is funded, Collective will offer support and advice through until release, and ultimately publish the game. Sushee will not take any rights to the Fear Effect IP in this process, but will be responsible for development of the game.
Deep Silver today unveiled the Homefront: The Revolution ‘Merits’ program, a reward plan for members of the Homefront community.
Anyone can simply go to Homefront-Game.com and begin earning Merits by completing missions on the site to dive deeper into the lore of the universe. Each Merit earned unlocks a corresponding piece of Combat Gear from the Red Rebel set, which can be used to customize your co-op character in Resistance Mode.
Once merits are achieved, players will see the associated in-game Combat Gear unlock by linking their Homefront profile to their Xbox Live, PSN or Steam account. Seven merits are currently available at the launch of this program, with more to come between now and when Homefront: The Revolution launches on May 17th.
In addition, the new ‘Hearts and Minds 101’ featurette showcases how players can perform actions in the open world – the red, yellow, and green zones – in Homefront: The Revolution, and earn the support of the oppressed population of occupied Philadelphia through unique gameplay mechanics.
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