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Hey, remember that Kingdom Hearts compilation for the PS3? The HD 1.5 Remix? It’s still on track for this fall—September 10, specifically. Recently, Square Enix put out a new trailer to show off what the English version plays like. Have a look above, and make sure to check out our review of the Japanese version
By András Neltz Published August 30, 2013 -
I Can’t Get Over How Pretty This Zombie Game Looks
These five new screenshots for Dying Light, Dead Island developer Techland’s upcoming free-running zombie survival game, were released by Warner Bros. accompanying an announcement about the game’s competitive “Be The Zombie” mode. This multi-player game mode, which will only be available to pre-order customers at release, will feature Night Hunters—extremely strong and agile zombies who…
By András Neltz Published August 30, 2013 -
Kotaku EastI Am in Love With This Bewitching Game Soundtrack
The Witch and The Hundred Knight presents a world filled with monsters, knights, ghosts, animal people, and, of course, witches. What’s amazing is that you’d probably be able to guess that just by listening to a few bars of the soundtrack. This is because several of the songs in this soundtrack are reminiscent of Danny…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published August 30, 2013 -
Sadly, GameCube-exclusive Link will not be included in Soul Calibur II HD Online this fall, but PS2-exclusive Heihachi and Xbox-exclusive Spawn will be available in both the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network versions. Combined, they are nearly as good as the Hero of Hyrule. Almost.
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2013 -
Samurai Gunn Is A Super Fun Multiplayer Minimalist Fighting Game
Two samurai, two swords, three six bullets. No power-ups or special characters are necessary to make Samurai Gunn one of the best fighting games I’ve ever played. Samurai Gunn is coming to PS4, PS Vita, and personal computers in 2014.
By Steve Marinconz Published August 29, 2013 -
The Best Way To Play Final Fantasy XIV Is With The Sounds Off
That’s right. Turn down the sound effects volume. Mute the ambient noise. Silence the interface clicks and beeps and just lose yourself in a soundtrack as lush and varied as the world of Eorzea itself. Here are some of my favorites so far. Music director Masayoshi Soken has brought together a dazzling array of talent…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2013 -
The Delightful Origin Of Tiny Tina’s Assault On Dragon’s Keep
The supplemental video shorts for Borderlands 2 are almost more entertaining than the game itself. Here we discover the origin of Bunkers & Badasses and explore the awesome power of fantasy. I’ve not gotten around to playing the Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep downloadable content for Borderlands 2 yet, which is a real shame,…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2013 -
Kotaku EastThe JoJo Fighting Game is Full of Love, But Plagued by DLC
Based on the manga series by Hirohiko Araki, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle is basically a love letter to the series’ multitude of fans. If my private twitter account is any indication, ever since the game was initially announced last year, every subsequent announcement and teaser about the game has been met with an…
By Toshi Nakamura Published August 29, 2013 -
Dragon Age‘s Save File Solution Lets You Rewrite Your History
For those who haven’t fully completed both Dragon Age I and II or, worse, lost or deleted their save files, the third installment of the series will let them build (rebuild) an entire backstory before jumping into Dragon Age: Inquisition This is good because it doesn’t appear they have a clear solution for actually importing…
By Owen Good Published August 28, 2013 -
These Conversations Remind Me Why I Love The Ninja Turtles
I was trying out the new game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows and after hearing a couple of these conversations between the brothers I decided to just stop and record them all. Take a look! Oh, and Mikey is obviously still the best turtle. TMNT: Out Of The Shadows is out now…
By Steve Marinconz Published August 28, 2013 -
The Last of Us Getting Free Update, Sharp New Multiplayer Mode
When I reviewed The Last of Us earlier this year, I may not have given its multiplayer portion enough credit. The stripped-down deathmatches were enjoyable enough at the time, but the more I play, the more fun I have. And with a coming free update, the whole thing is gonna get bigger, more tactical, and…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 28, 2013 -
Test Your Powers of Observation with NBA 2K14‘s First Big Trailer
There’s always a little bit of a Where’s Waldo game when NBA 2K releases its first big trailer in the summer. New inclusions are featured without being highlighted or called out with text. So what can you spot in this reel? Well, there appear to be customizable wristbands (as has been hinted at before); probably…
By Owen Good Published August 28, 2013 -
You Get Better Guns For Looking At Women’s Breasts In Killer Is Dead
Mondo Zappa, the hero of the new game Killer Is Dead, enjoys the occasional drink with a lady between missions. Apparently the reason he does is that as he stares at their breasts and legs, he works up the courage to give them a gift. In return, he can get a new gun arm! Here’s…
By Steve Marinconz Published August 28, 2013 -
Borderlands 2 Is Getting a GOTY Edition This October
2K Games announced an all-encompassing Game of the Year package deal for their first-person shooter-RPG, Borderlands 2 Priced at $60, the pack will include, in addition to the main game, every piece of content tied to the Borderlands 2 Season Pass and the Premiere Club. Here’s the full list, courtesy of 2K Games’ press release:…
By András Neltz Published August 28, 2013 -
Lost Planet 3 Tells A Surprisingly Good Story. Here’s How.
After reading his review, I sat down with Evan to play through a mission in Lost Planet 3. It’s a surprisingly fun and well-made game, and now you can see it for yourself! Lost Planet 3 is out today on Xbox 360, PS3 and personal computers.
By Steve Marinconz Published August 27, 2013 -
Sony Is On A Roll With These WTF PlayStation Ads
Last time we checked into Latin American ads, we saw Sony try to sell people on PlayStation products using a most unusual premise. Oh, but it seems that it’s not the only ad in the campaign! So. The ad above? It translates to, “You won’t care if your boyfriend doesn’t call while playing.” Hmm, is…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 27, 2013 -
Rockstar: Sony’s PS4 GTA V Tweet Was Just A Typo [UPDATE]
Today, Sony stirred up some speculation by tweeting about GTA V coming to PlayStation 4. But Rockstar Games tells us that was just a typo. Anyone who’s seen the impressive videos and screenshots of September’s Grand Theft Auto V has probably wondered if the game will come to next-gen consoles. Rockstar, however, has talked only…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 27, 2013 -
Japan’s Virtual Singing Superstar Finally Made It To America
Time to put your money where your mouth is, Hatsune Miku fans! Sega asked if we wanted to bring the virtual diva’s PlayStation 3 game to the West, and now here we are — Project Diva F launches today on the PlayStation 3 and PSN. Packed with Japanese songs sung by computer generated voices and…
By Mike Fahey Published August 27, 2013 -
Killer Is Dead Makes Absolutely No Sense
Suda51’s new game, Killer Is Dead, is another entry into his long history of games filled with murder and scantily clad women. The gameplay can get very frustrating, but not so much that I didn’t want to keep going to find out what the next insane mission would be about. Killer Is Dead is out…
By Steve Marinconz Published August 27, 2013