Posted on : 15-07-2010 | By : Laughncat 1 | In : News, Videogames
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Akysys games was kind enough to send some press releases my way late last week about a couple of upcoming releases that have really piqued my interest. The first is a visual horror novel for the DS titled 9 hours, 9 persons, 9 doors. Up in ’till now, my only experiance with the whole visual novel craze in Japan has been a few of the…er…more mature titles that can be found on the internet. Ahem. Anyway, this upcoming DS game looks to have a pretty interesting plot and I’m definitely interested in giving it a try after watching the trailer.
The second title, which I’ve posted a video of after the break, is Blazing Souls Accelerate for the PSP. The trailer for the game reminds me strongly of Super Robot Taisen OG: Endless Frontier except it’s a strategy RPG. Fans of games like Disgaea and Final Fantasy Tactics should feel right at home based on the early screenshots.
Posted on : 12-07-2010 | By : Laughncat 1 | In : News
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I came across this lovely rendition of “Amazing Grace” while researching anime shows for yesterday’s article. Since it just didn’t feel right to cram in next to something like High School of the disgusting boobs Dead, I decided to make it my pick for this week’s Monday Music. Even if your not religious, I hope this wonderfully poignant rendition adds a touch of hope and wonder to the start of your day…
Posted on : 11-07-2010 | By : Laughncat 1 | In : Anime, News
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Yeah, I know. I’m a bit late on this particular article since all of these announcements were made during last week’s Anime Expo, but cut me some slack. It takes a while to compile this much info, complete with video! It’s like, y’know, work and stuff :P
If I were to choose which shows most caught my interest, I’d have to go with Nozomi Entertainment’s Sora No Woto and FUNimation’s Moyashimon. After seeing the preview for High School of the Dead, I must say I’m most disappointed by how disgustingly fan service-oriented it appears to be. I was hoping to finally see an awesome anime about the zombie apocalypse and instead all it looks like I’m getting is Eiken Vs. the Undead =^_^;;=
Anyway, hit the jump to see the full rundown and let me know what titles catch your interest!
Posted on : 08-07-2010 | By : Laughncat 1 | In : News, Videogames
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BioWare officially let the cat of out the bag this morning with it’s announcement that last year’s amazing RPG, Dragon Age, is receiving a sequal. Details are still sparse at this time, but the news blurb on the Dragon Age II website claims that the new game will star a new main character and take place over the course a decade in that character’s life. Although I’m not crazy about some of the new design choices as long as it’s as good as the last game, I’ll be extremely happy.
Anyway, here’s the short list of what BioWare is claiming about the upcoming game:
Main character will be a human male/female with the last name “Hawke.” The new game will not contain multiple origin stories or allow you pick a race of your choosing. Your human and your going to like it…
Embark upon an all-new adventure that takes place across an entire decade and shapes itself around every decision you make.
Determine your rise to power from a destitute refugee to the revered champion of the land.
Think like a general and fight like a Spartan with dynamic new combat mechanics that put you right in the heart of battle whether you are a mage, rogue, or warrior.
Go deeper into the world of Dragon Age with an entirely new cinematic experience that grabs hold of you from the beginning and never lets go.
Discover a whole realm rendered in stunning detail with updated graphics and a new visual style.
Game is currently being listed as releasing in March, 2011
No word yet on whether ANY of the previous game’s characters and/or decisions will be intergrated into the new story, but hopefully some of these questions will be answered when’s the August edition of Game Informer begins arriving in mail boxes around the country later this month. The new issue of Game Informer promises ten full pages of exclusive coverage in their August issue and will more than likely become the masturbatory material of choice for the more fanatical fans out there. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go pitch a tent by my mailbox as I wait for my copy of Game Informer to show up.
According to a recent press release, the second and concluding volumes of Toradora and Persona -Trinity Soul- will be released in late August of this year. Both releases will contain the last thirteen episodes of each series and will come packaged as part of premium boxset complete with hardcover art books. Preorders for both volumes are already available at select retailers on the internet.
