Kotaku: Aksys

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Goes Portable Two Ways

Owen Good — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:30:00 EDT

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Aksys Games today said BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II will release for the Nintendo 3DS on May 31 in North America. A PSP version also will drop on the same date. There's the launch trailer touting the fighting sequel's new features. More »

Please, Let This Be The Future Of Video Game Press Releases

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:30:00 EDT

You have no idea how many press releases we see on a daily basis. From big companies, small companies, people selling iPhone games, people selling things that (purport!) to make your dick grow bigger. I've never had one read to me before, though. More »

BlazBlue's New Beginner Mode Is A Button Masher's Dream

Mike Fahey — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:30:00 EDT

It might be crap for online play, but for a single-player button masher like me, nothing helps Taokaka bring down Boobie Lady faster than BlazBlue: Continuum Shift's Beginner Mode controls. More »

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Gets Two Special Editions In Europe

Mike Fahey — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:40:00 EDT

Are you a North American BlazBlue fan that's upset that Aksys didn't offer a collector's edition for BlazBlue: Continuum Shift? If so, then these UK/European exclusive special editions will really piss you off. More »

Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors

Mike Fahey — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

You're a college student who finds himself trapped on a sinking ferry with eight other passengers, forced to play a twisted game where losing means a watery grave. This is Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors for the Nintendo DS. More »

Bit.Trip Runner Micro-Review: Running Down A Dream

Mike Fahey — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:40:00 EDT

Tired of rhythm games filled with glitz and glam, high-priced plastic instruments, and licensed music you may or may not enjoy? Commander Video comes to the rescue with Gaijin Games' latest WiiWare title, Bit.Trip Runner. More »

Probing Record Of Agarest War's Naughty Box

Mike Fahey — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:20:00 EDT

Aksys' Really Naughty Limited Edition of Record of Agarest War is out for the Xbox 360, and its contents are so interesting that one girl and two cats gather to see what's inside. Warning: Simulated boob poking ensues. More »

BlazBlue Portable Strikes Stateside In March

Mike Fahey — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:40:00 EST

The PSP version of Arc System Works' BlazBlue comes to North America in March, complete with a new game mode, a shop full of unlockable content, and Unlimited versions of all twelve characters. Check out the announcement trailer. More »

North American Record Of Agarest War Trailer Is Completely Shameless

Mike Fahey — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:30:00 EST

The North American trailer for Compile Heart's breeding RPG Record of Agarest War knows its audience, and with blurred nudity and a borderline money shot, grabs them by the...well it isn't the throat. More »

New PSN Game Is Nearly 10GB In Size

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:40:00 EST

Upcoming PlayStation Network title Record of Agarest War may sound tempting to fans of strategy RPGs, but if you've got a 20GB system (or even a 60GB system), you may want to be careful. More »

Cho Aniki Zero Isn't Just For Japan Anymore

Mike Fahey — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:20:00 EDT

We were positive that the homoerotic PSP shooter Cho Aniki Zero would never make it out of Japan, but Aksys Games proves us wrong, bringing the fight against Balzac II to North America next spring. More »

Battle Fantasia Goes Downloadable For PS3

Mike Fahey — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:20:00 EDT

More than a year after retail release for the PlayStation 3 in Europe, Arc System Work's Battle Fantasia is finally coming to North America, courtesy of the PlayStation Network. More »

Weekly Wii Update: The BIT.TRIP Begins

Mike Fahey — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EDT

A new game made to look old and a newly re-released old game join the Nintendo Wii line up this week, with BIT.TRIP BEAT and Summer Games II available for purchase today. More »

Aksys Brings BlazBlue To America

Mike Fahey — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT

A bevy of BlazBlue screenshots accompany the announcement that Aksys game is bringing the spiritual successor to Guilty Gear to the states this summer. More »

Aksys Announces Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, Blacks Out From Lack Of Oxygen

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:20:44 EST

Not to be outdone by Atlus' overly wordy game announcement, Aksys Games has officially divulged its plans today to bring Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus stateside for the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PSP. More »

Aksys Goes Way Retro With Bit.Trip Beat For WiiWare

Mike Fahey — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:20:00 EST

Aksys Games and developer Gaijin Games unveil Bit.Trip Bit, a rhythm action game that takes retro past the Nintendo Entertainment System, landing squarely in Atari 2600 territory. More »

Aksys Delivers Guilty Gear 2: Overture Stateside

Mike Fahey — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:53 EDT

Aksys is pleased to announce that they will be bringing Guilty Gear 2: Overture to to the U.S. Xbox 360 this fall. When the original Guilty Gear was released back in 1998 for the PlayStation, Arc System Works made me rethink what a 2D fighter could be. Blazing fast action, unique characters, and graphics of a quality I'd never seen before in the genre. Now it's a 3D tactical action game. Yay.

"Guilty Gear 2: Overture retains a lot of elements that the fighting games are known for, so it's cool to see how familiar moves like the Gun Flame make the transition to 3D," said Michael Manzanares, Project Lead, Aksys Games. " Except now though, you're facing off against an entire army instead of just one character. You'll lose (badly) if you think you're a one-man army, so you definitely have to remember that you have your own army to command."

Having played the Japanese demo of the game, all I can do is shake my head and wonder why. Going to 3D I can understand. Completely changing genres? It boggles the mind. More »

MiniCopter Takes Off On The Wii

Mike Fahey — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:20:13 EST

Aksys Games (don't mix those first two consonants!) is bringing tiny helicopter action to the Wii next Spring with MiniCopter: Adventure Flight. The game will feature mission-based gameplay across seven environments, customizable helicopters, and the choice of Wiimote control or classic, for that true RC copter feel.

"MiniCopter: Adventure Flight is a great game for budding RC modelers and children who enjoy playing with RC toys," said Akibo Shieh, President, Aksys Games. "MiniCopter allows kids to customize their helicopter without worrying about breaking their toy and seeing immediate results.

When I was a kid, my dad spent one summer getting up early every Saturday and taking me to the field to spend several hours NOT letting me fly his RC helicopter. While the screenshots look a bit rough, I'm buying this for the catharsis. More »