Gamestop announced in today’s email newsletter that they will be running a three day sale on all used games. All used games and accessories will be “Buy two, get one free” with with an additional 10% off the final total for those with a Gamestop “Edge” card. Customers can take advantage of the sale at any Gamestop store or by using the code “B2G1Free” during check out on the Gamestop website. The sale begins immediately and will run through this Saturday, so if you’re looking to stock up on some games to keep you busy during the hot summer, now is a good time =^_^=
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 : 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.
Posted on : 30-06-2010 | By : Laughncat 1 | In : Reviews, Videogames
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My time with Alan Wake began with so much promise. Tight controls, an engaging premise, and wonderful lead in via the Bright Falls webisodes. Unfortunately, despite a strong start, it doesn’t take long for Alan Wake to squander its potential with a slew of bad design choices.
