From the Source: Nintendo - Play new games at WonderCon 2016!

March 23, 2016 12:00 UTC

Play Upcoming Nintendo Games for the First Time at This Year’s WonderCon

Hyrule Warriors Legends Panel and New Playable Games Highlight Nintendo’s Show Activities

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nintendo is headed to WonderCon in Los Angeles March 25-27 with a great collection of Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games, including the first publicly playable version of Metroid Prime: Federation Force for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Additionally, there will also be a panel and meet-and-greet dedicated to Hyrule Warriors Legends featuring developers from the game, as well as other fun activities at Nintendo’s booth in the Los Angeles Convention Center.

WonderCon attendees will be able to play Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard before the Wii U games launch on April 21. (Photo: Business Wire)

“WonderCon is a great place to interact with our fans and let them play some of our most anticipated games of the first half of 2016,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “Fans will get to experience Star Fox Zero, Star Fox Guard and Metroid Prime: Federation Force at the show.”

Show attendees will be able to play Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard before the Wii U games launch on April 21. Star Fox Zero is a flying and shooting game starring legendary space pilot Fox McCloud. Players will blast through an onslaught of enemy forces to bring peace to the galaxy. In this white-knuckle space shooter, it’ll take more than luck to master the Arwing jet, the Gyrowing flight drone and the Landmaster tank. Additionally, attendees can experience Metroid Prime: Federation Force, a game that focuses on co-op multiplayer missions. Up to four players, each with her or his own Nintendo 3DS system, take on various missions within the Bermuda system, battling intergalactic creatures and solving puzzles. This will be the first time the public will have hands-on time with the Nintendo 3DS game before it launches this spring.

The following games will be playable on the show floor:

Wii U

Nintendo 3DS

On Saturday, March 26, in room 515A in the Los Angeles Convention Center, Nintendo will host a panel from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring team members from Koei Tecmo, the developers of the Hyrule Warriors Legends game for Nintendo 3DS. The developers will discuss creating the game, which brings all the action of the hit Wii U game to Nintendo 3DS, and they will also dive into some of the new characters like Linkle. The panel is sure to be informative and interesting for not only fans of the game, but also anyone who has interest in game development.

On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the developers from Koei Tecmo will participate in a meet-and-greet in the Nintendo booth. This is a great opportunity for fans to ask them questions about their work on the game, take a memorable photo or even bring their Hyrule Warriors Legends game to be signed by the awesome people who made it!

WonderCon, created by the team behind Comic-Con, is a convention celebrating the world of pop culture. The Nintendo booth (No. 1836) is open to WonderCon attendees with a badge during show hours from March 25 to March 27. The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015.

From the Source: Square-Enix... Start your engines PS4 & Xbox One Racers!

A lot of action is coming out of Square-Enix... and now that we have this game, expect a review.

SÉBASTIEN LOEB RALLY EVO NOW AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION 4 AND XBOX ONE

LOS ANGELES (MARCH 22, 2016) - Square Enix® and Milestone S.r.l announced today that Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO is now available for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The game is available for digital download or at retailers for a $59.99 SRP. Created in collaboration with nine-time world champion Sébastien Loeb, players will powerslide all over the world with the aim of getting their adrenaline pumping and delivering all the thrills of the world of rally.

For those interested in trying out the game, a free demo is available now on both PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.

Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO is a realistic off-road racing game that features more than 180 miles of accurately reproduced tracks, including the exclusive Pike Peak International Hill Climb, across eight different Rallies, five Rallycross circuits and 64 special stages. Players can drive over 58 cars from 16 different manufacturers, from the past until present, and customize and create the perfect match of aesthetics and racing performance.

Other key features for Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO include:

Game modes for rally enthusiasts, including Quick Race, Career, Sébastien Loeb Experience, Online Multiplayer and more.
Intense weather and lighting conditions that put players' driving skills to the test.
Realistic physics and sound design developed with Sébastien Loeb to react differently depending on each in-game object.
Compatibility with a number of driving game peripherals, including steering wheels, pedals and more.

Accompanying this release is a day one patch that addresses issues with menu options and online pace notes, reduces lag when using steering wheel peripherals, and improves race session frame rates.

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From the Source: TellTale - Minecraft: Story Mode... returns for episode 5!

'Minecraft: Story Mode' Returns for Episode Five on

March 29th with Three More Adventures

Continuing in 2016

The adventures of Jesse and the NEW Order of the Stone are set to continue this month! In the first episode since the Wither Storm finale, Minecraft: Story Mode

Episode 5 - 'Order Up' will be available starting March 29th on PC/Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and iOS and Android-based devices.

Today we can also reveal that 'Order Up!' won't be the last players see of Jesse, as Episode Five will bridge the gap between the Wither Storm story arc, and three all-new adventures that will continue as post-season episodes set to release in the coming months of 2016.

These continuing Adventures of the New Order of the Stone will follow the additional escapades of Jesse the group as they explore new and unfamiliar worlds beyond their own. All three of these episodes will be add-ons to the season, so players will need to own at least the first episode of Minecraft: Story Mode in order to purchase and play these three chapters in the series which will include episodes 6, 7, and 8.

In the upcoming Episode 5, on a tip from Ivor, Jesse and friends head to an abandoned temple holding mysterious treasures. Ambushed by former Ocelot Aiden and his crew, our heroes find themselves in an entirely new world: Sky City! As they explore, the Order finds that resources are at a premium, and nothing but 'The Void' exists below the known world. When Aiden convinces Sky City's ruler that the New Order of the Stone are up to no good, you'll need to make some tough choices to clear your name, and keep Aiden from destroying an innocent world.

The cast of Minecraft: Story Mode also continues to expand as Jesse, played byPatton Oswalt (Ratatouille) or Catherine Taber (Star Wars Rebels), join Ivor, played by Paul Reubens (Pee-wee's Big Holiday) and the gang on a trip to the skies. They'll meet a growing cast that includes Sean Astin (The Goonies, The Lord of the Rings) as Reginald, the loyal Captain of the Guard, Jim Meskimen(Parks and Recreation) as the rebellious Milo, and Melissa Hutchison (The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series) as the Founder of Sky City.

From the Source: Sega - 7th Dragon III Code: VFD... New Trailer!

Sega brings us another trailer as we get closer to the release date of 7th Dragon!

COVER:

TITLE:

7th Dragon III Code: VFD

PLATFORM:

Nintendo 3DS™

RELEASE DATE:

Summer 2016

GENRE:

RPG

PLAYERS:

ESRB:

PRICE:

$39.99/CA$54.99

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

7thdragon.sega.com

Humanity's not Outta Time Yet -- New Trailer Shows the Time Traveling in 7th Dragon III Code: VFD

Although traveling through time can be a most excellent adventure, sometimes it must be done in order to save humanity from certain peril.

In 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, the protagonist and his/her team must utilize time travel technology -- courtesy of Nodens Enterprises -- to cleanse the diabolical dragon menace that has consumed earth.

Specifically, True Dragons in three different time periods must be destroyed before the mighty 7th Dragon: VFD can be vanquished.

Simple enough right? Well, it's dangerous to voyage through time and space without knowing about the destinations, so we'll give you a rundown of the time periods and areas:

Present-day Tokyo - The year 2100 in Tokyo is your first stop in the game. The city is an urban jungle filled with hazardous areas like the subway line and landmark giant tower. However, if you need to take a breather from hunting dragons, Nodens Enterprises HQ is located here.
Ancient Atlantis - So naturally, you'll depart Tokyo and step back in time to the mythical ocean kingdom of Atlantis. Be warned, the capital city of Atlantica, royal palace, and Cladeon lower wards are rife with danger. Oh, but the blacksmiths of Atlantis are renowned for forging great weapons, so definitely worth a visit.
Futuristic Eden - The futuristic collection of states known as Eden will be the last time and place you'll explore. You can visit the Kazan Republic, the ruins of Preloma, or brave the mysteries of the sealed tower. However, it would be wise to remain vigilant as dragons and enemies haunt your every step. The future is definitely bleak, so don't be surprised if some people from that time period are sympathetic to your cause.

SDGT's Just Cause 3 Top Rankings as of... March 20, 2016!

Thought this would be a fun... left field post for fans of Just Cause 3. The review is coming (for sure), but in the mean time... here are some of the top rankings as of now that you can try to beat on Steam.

This includes rankings from Sdgt Ent... so bring it! :p

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From the Source: Slightly Mad Studios - Project CARS Simulator... is an Oculus Rift launch title!

Project CARS Simulator is Key Launch Title for Oculus Rift

Project CARS, the premier motorsport racing simulator, will feature as a key launch title for the highly anticipated March 28 launch of the Oculus Rift.

Racing enthusiasts the world over will be holding their breath to place the new Oculus Rift VR headset on their heads in order to experience the newest breakthroughs in virtual reality technology in the comfort of their homes.

“Project CARS is the test case for multiplayer competition on Oculus Rift,” said Stephen Viljoen, Game Director at Slighly Mad Studios. “It offers an unparalleled experience of sitting in the driving seat of a speeding race car. The racing genre was always going to be a perfect fit for virtual reality, and the ability to now wear a virtual helmet that allows you to see through a driver’s eyes is a massive step toward recreating the real thing.”

Andy Tudor, Creative Director, said, “Project CARS offers exquisitely fine details that both harness and take advantage of our dynamic processing. When you look around using the Oculus Rift, you’ll see the detailed cockpit of a supercar like a Pagani Huayra BC in a whole new way. The visual realism and depth of perception – whether you’re looking to your right at a high-end Indy Car surging past you or whether you’re looking towards the apex while trying to nail a perfect lap, or out the back window while reversing – is really astonishing.”

In August 2012 plans to support the Oculus Rift in Project CARS were first announced. In November 2012 Project CARS received over $3.1 million in crowdfunding support and was released in May 2015 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Over 1.3 million copies have been sold.

Project CARS is the first AAA racing game with full virtual reality integration to hit the market. It takes advantage of the new Oculus Rift VR capabilities to provide the most authentic, beautiful, intense, and technically-advanced racing game experience yet available.

Project CARS was created by gamers and tested by real racing drivers. It features world-class graphics and handling, a ground-breaking dynamic time of day & weather system, and deep tuning & pit stop functionality. Players can create a driver, pick from a variety of motorsports, and shift into high gear to chase a number of Historic Goals in a quest to enter the Hall of Fame.

Project CARS, using the Oculus Rift, allows people to experience the action through the driver’s eyes with an unprecedented perception of speed and spatial awareness.

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From the Source: Nintendo - Pokkén Tournament Early Access Finals at Nintendo NY Store

March 18, 2016 12:00 UTC

**Photos of the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Finals at Nintendo NY Store Are Available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress**

--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Photos of the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Finals at Nintendo NY store are available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans gather at Nintendo NY to watch the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition finals on March 17, 2016.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans gather at Nintendo NY to watch the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition finals on March 17, 2016.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Kai T., 15 of Orange County competes at the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition finals at Nintendo NY on March 17, 2016.

lol Look at Just... he looks like he's praying for victory!

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, professional video gamers Justin Wong and Justin Flynn coach and cheer for competitors in the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition finals at Nintendo NY on March 17, 2016.

Jeffrey rocked it!

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, JC Rodrigo presents the Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competition winner Jeffrey Frias with his reward: a chance to compete at the 2016 Pokémon U.S. National Championships in Columbus, Ohio, in July 2016. Contestants competed at Nintendo NY on March 17, 2016.