From the Source: Atlus - Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir... Skills & Combat Trailer

This is a... beautiful looking game.

Unleash Your True Strength in the Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Skills & Combat Trailer

How could Vanillaware improve on the combat of the original Odin Sphere? Step 1: take all the lessons they learned from Dragon's Crown and apply them to this game. Step 2: Diversify the way each character can be played by including a ridiculously deep system of skill trees unique to each of the game's five main characters. Seriously, Vanillaware added almost 200 skills and abilities in Odin Sphere Leifthrasir! You'll have the freedom to unlock powerful active skills, passive skills, and abilities to unleash the true potential of the main characters. The leveling system also has been streamlined so characters and Psyphers now level together. But of course, nothing is free in Erion: defeating enemies and exploring different areas is the only way to obtain Phozons and Phozon Prisms that are spent on unlocking/upgrading skills. That's right - the source of your power only comes from the death of enemies. You would do well to remember that.  Besides the addition of the skill trees, Vanillaware also tweaked many different gameplay elements in order to give Odin Sphere Leifthrasir a modern touch. Improvements include the ability to assign skills to button commands, full 1080p/60 fps support (say goodbye to frame rate drops!), a more fluid combo system, and more. Basically, gameplay is now smoother than the Rabbit Cafe's Yogurt Cheesecake!  Of course, for the purists out there, the included Classic Mode features the original Odin Sphere's systems (but keeps the upgraded HD graphics/performance improvements). Without further ado, check out the new screenshots and video below!

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is the all-encompassing HD remake of the original PlayStation 2 'Greatest Hits' title, Odin Sphere. Developed by the legendary Vanillaware and published by ATLUS, the game is steeped in Norse mythology with intricate plots that wouldn't be out of place in a Wagner opera. Five character plots intertwine as the world of Erion hurtles towards the end of days as warring kingdoms clash for control. 

Check out the full website at atlus.com/odinsphere

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir will be available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita. For a limited time and only at participating retailers, a 64-page softcover art book will come with standard purchases. There's also the Odin Sphere Leifthrasir "Storybook Edition" premium version (limited to the PS4 version of the game) that includes a hardcover version of the art book, a special Potion Recipe t-shirt, a metal slipcase for the game, an art print, and premium outer packaging.

European Version

Great News! Our friends at NIS America will be releasing all three platforms of Odin Sphere Leifthrasir in Europe this summer! 

From the Source: SEGA - 7th Dragon III Code: VFD Art Book

Take a look at this limited edition... because things like this get a thumbs up from me. I like it when companies go that extra mile to deliver more of an experience for gamers to enjoy. From books, to figurines, to statues of the characters, etc. This is something that physical games have the ability to take advantage of vs... downloads. Nothing wrong with downloads, and we get plenty of them, but... there is still this awesome feeling about getting your hands on a physical copy of something and being able to enjoy extras. If you haven't gotten your hands on a bundle before... do so one of these days, because it's awesome, especially if its a game series you really enjoy (if that game happens to be the 7th Dragon III Code, then you're in luck... because its coming soon). Game on!

Stylish Dragon Hunters, Dragons, and More Fill the7th Dragon III Code: VFD Art Book

We've talked about the dangers of dragons last time, so it's time to talk about something new - the 7th Dragon III Code: VFD bonus item that will come with pre-orders and a limited number of launch edition copies of the game! So to commemorate the series making its way to the Americas for the first time, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD will include a 28-page art book! Get a closer look at the design work that went in to creating the game's esoteric character classes, ferocious dragons, vile monsters, and the environments that span three time periods. Moreover, the game and art book will be packaged in a colorful outer box! In 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, humankind is on the brink of extinction until the game company NODENS devises a way to travel back in time. Players will have to explore three time periods with a deeply customizable party (8 classes, 40 voices, and 96 appearance options!), to fight dragons and save the human race. Oh, but in between battles, there are also relationships to build, party synergies to manage, and rescuing cats to include in the game's Cat Café. (really.)   7th Dragon III: Code VFD will arrive this summer in retail stores and on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS in the Americas. The game will be available for $39.99/CA$54.99 and had been rated T by the ESRB.  If you missed our last trailer, check out what you'll be getting yourself into when 7th Dragon III Code: VFD launches!

From the source: Square-Enix - HITMAN... Legacy Opening Cinematic

More... HITMAN action... for PlayStation Plus members!

[PRESS RELEASE] NEW ‘LEGACY OPENING CINEMATIC’  BETA OPEN TO PLAYSTATION PLUS MEMBERS ON MARCH 4 Io-Interactive today releases a new trailer, the ‘Legacy Opening Cinematic’ bridges the twenty year gap in the new HITMAN game between the end of the Prologue and the Sanguine Fashion Show in Paris. The trailer takes viewers all the way back to the thermal baths of the Hotel Gallard in Budapest as seen in the original Codename: 47 and to the Chilean Delgado vineyard from Blood Money, as it charts a journey through some iconic Hitman moments. Plus, after a successful beta on PS4, Io-Interactive now invites all PlayStation Plus members to try out the HITMAN beta on March 4. “Our initial beta was an extremely helpful moment for our new HITMAN game, as it gave us great insight into how the server game mechanics function under pressure. A lot of those pressure points are currently being strengthened for release,” said Hannes Seifert, Studio Head at Io-Interactive. “Now Sony have given us the opportunity to go even bigger to validate some of the initial things we saw. Therefore we are inviting everyone who is a PlayStation Plus member to try the same beta and you don’t have to pre-order the game. This will allow us to really stress test our server setup, which is a crucial element for us to get just right.” Labeled “The Prologue”, the Beta takes place twenty years before the Paris Showstopper mission. Set in a secret ICA training facility, the Prologue features a pivotal moment in Agent 47’s life - his introduction to the ICA and very first meeting with his future handler Diana Burnwood. The Prologue features two free-form training hits, which will introduce players to the features and mechanics of the upcoming HITMAN game. The Prologue will also be available as part of the first episode of HITMAN. HITMAN will launch on March 11th for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

From the Source: Square-Enix - HITMAN GO: Definitive Edition

For those who have yet to play... HITMAN GO, you may want to check out the definitive edition!

[PRESS RELEASE]

Hitman GO: Definitive Edition Now Available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Steam

MONTREAL (February 23, 2016) - Square Enix Montréal announced today that the revisited iteration of the studio’s critically acclaimed turn-based puzzle/strategy game, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition is now available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita system and Steam. Players can now purchase the title as a cross-buy digital download from the PlayStation Store or from the Steam marketplace. In celebration of the multiplatform release, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition ($7.99 regular price) is launched with a 20% discount for the first week only. For the occasion, Square Enix Montréal has prepared an exclusive behind the scenes video that explores the creative journey that brought Hitman GO to life. It can be seen here: The definitive edition has been updated with a new control scheme optimized for the console and PC experiences, along with new platinum trophies, Steam achievements for PC and a cross save feature that allows users to seamlessly transfer save files between systems for PlayStation platforms. The game includes all precedent content updates (Opera, Airport and St. Petersburg boxes) and all in-app purchases have been removed. Hitman GO for mobile was honored for Best Game Design and Best iOS Game in the 2014 Canadian Videogame Awards. The game was also named an Essential app for iOS devices by Apple. For more information on Hitman GO: Definitive Edition, please visit www.hitman.com.

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From the source: Square-Enix - Heavenstrike Rivals... FREE!

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HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS OFFERS MORE FUN FROM FINAL FANTASY IV

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 18, 2016) – Square Enix, Inc. today announced that the highly-rated, multiplayer tactical RPG game HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS ® now offers more characters and quests from its ongoing collaboration with FINAL FANTASY® IV. Marking the first raid event, the update to HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS features FINAL FANTASY IVcharacters Golbez and Rubicante.  Players can join forces to defeat these strong opponents, and have a chance at obtaining Rubicante a reward.  This event will run until February 22. Running concurrently with the raid event, a separate story quest gives players a chance to obtain the power character Yang from FINAL FANTASY IV.  This is an original story and will introduce an all-new battle map created especially for the event, which will run until February 24. Finally, a separate “gacha” event features Rydia and Rosa, from FINAL FANTASY IV, for players to obtain. For a limited time, players will also have the chance to obtain characters Cecil, Golbez, Kain and Edge from the previous FINAL FANTASY IV collaboration events. About Heavenstrike Rivals  In HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS, players enter a war-torn world on the brink of extinction and embark on an epic adventure full of simple yet highly immersive tactical battles. The once-prosperous aerial kingdom of Lunnain lies in tatters, assaulted from above by the Fallen - ruthless monsters of nightmare who seek only complete destruction. But the people will not take their fate lying down, and their strike back at the heavens starts now. Developed as a brand new IP for mobile platforms, SQUARE ENIX® has worked with UK based developers MEDIATONIC Ltd., (Amateur Surgeon) to create the game and bring the world to life. The project has had a collaborative approach, with Japan-based Yumiru Corporation supporting development and, keeping it in the SQUARE ENIX family, the game also features characters designed by Ryoma Ito (FINAL FANTASY TACTICS® ADVANCE) and music by Ryo Yamazaki (FINAL FANTASY XIV). In HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS, players must fight their way to the top of the game’s leader boards for heavenly global domination.

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From the source: Square-Enix - Just Cause 3 AIR, LAND & SEA EXPANSION PASS DETAILS REVEALED

Just Cause 3 gave me the opportunity to tame a missile thousands of feet in the air, get some! :p

JUST CAUSE 3 AIR, LAND & SEA EXPANSION PASS DETAILS REVEALED AIR PACK ‘SKY FORTRESS’ LAUNCHING MARCH 2016 - TRAILER AVAILABLE NOW

The first JUST CAUSE 3 content pack entitled SKY FORTRESS is launching March 2016 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and high end PC and holders of the AIR, LAND & SEA Expansion Pass will be able to play it a week before is goes on sale as a standalone download . The new SKY FORTRESS Trailer is available now. “If Just Cause 3 is over-the-top action then the Air, Land and Sea Expansion pass aims to stand on its shoulders and reach even higher,” said Tobias Andersson, Senior Producer at Avalanche Studios. “An incredible amount of time has been spent ensuring every new item is fully integrated into the main game and can be used during existing missions. Rico’s new Bavarium Wingsuit will fundamentally alter the core gameplay of Just Cause 3 and we can’t wait to see the crazy stunts that players perform with it.” SKY FORTRESS contains a brand new set of missions that introduce a new threat – a huge and terrifying Sky Fortress and an army of deadly robotic drones. To tackle his deadly new adversary, Rico Rodriguez will use a new upgradeable, rocket-powered, weaponised ‘Bavarium Wingsuit’ fitted with shoulder mounted machine guns and auto targeting missiles - alongside his new ‘Eviction’ personal defence drone and ‘Bavarium Splitter’ assault rifle. The second pack in the Expansion Pass entitled LAND MECH ASSAULT will contain another new series of missions that introduce a unique new vehicle that can be carried over into the main game; a heavily armoured mech armed with a gravity gun that allows objects to be picked up and powerfully thrown in any direction. Although the mech is as strong as a tank, it is highly manoeuvrable and agile and behaves unlike anything else in the game. The AIR, LAND & SEA Expansion Pass concludes with the BAVARIUM SEA HEIST - details of which will be revealed in the following months. The SKY FORTRESS pack will be priced at $11.99 / €11.99 / £9.49 whilst the AIR, LAND & SEAExpansion Pass is available for $24.99 / €24.99 / £19.99. All three content packs will be available before the end of summer 2016 and released one week early to Expansion Pass holders.

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From the source: Square-Enix - HITMAN BETA

---The HITMAN PC BETA... weekend is here!---

[PRESS RELEASE] HITMAN PC BETA WEEKEND STARTS TODAY  PRE-ORDER TO ENJOY THE BETA NOW Io-Interactive invites players to join Agent 47 on his very first assignment for the International Contract Agency this weekend on PC. Scheduled to start at 17:00 CET on Friday 19th February and ending at 17:00 CET on Monday 22ndFebruary. In North America, the PC Beta is scheduled to start at 08:00 PST on February 19th and ends on February 22nd at 08:00 PST. Labeled “The Prologue”, the Beta takes place twenty years before the Paris Showstopper mission. Set in a secret ICA training facility, the Prologue features a pivotal moment in Agent 47’s life - his introduction to the ICA and very first meeting with his future handler Diana Burnwood. The Prologue features two free-form training hits, which will introduce players to the features and mechanics of the upcoming HITMAN game. The Prologue will also be available as part of the first episode of HITMAN releasing March 11th, 2016. The only way to guarantee your access to the HITMAN Beta this weekend is to pre-order the game digitally on PC via Steam. Access to the HITMAN Beta is available for the pre-orders of the Full Experience and Intro Pack. HITMAN will launch on March 11th for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. All pre-orders will also include the ‘classic’ REQUIEM pack which includes exclusive in-game digital items inspired by Hitman: Blood Money including the Requiem Legacy white suit, Blood Money shirt, tie and gloves, silenced ICA-19 chrome and white rubber duck explosive.

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