Square Enix and Cook & Becker Announce Art Book “The Art & Design of Final Fantasy XV” Cook & Becker in conjunction with Square Enix today announced that an official, stand-alone art book about the world of Final Fantasy XV is in the works. The Art & Design of Final Fantasy XV will be released in December 2017, and is already available for preorder on Cook & Becker’s website: candb.com. The Art & Design of Final Fantasy XV provides an extensive look at the art and design of the Final Fantasy XV universe, which spans both the game and the movie, Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV. Readers can expect a carefully curated collection of art that tells the story of the Kingdom of Lucis, shining a light on the love and dedication that went into creating the world of Final Fantas...
Marauders. Power. Respect. — Say hello to your next Orc tribe in Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Middle-earth: Shadow of War releases beginning October 10, 2017 on Xbox One, Xbox One X, Windows 10 PC (Windows Store and Steam), PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®4 Pro. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
The Dragon Walks the Streets Again – Yakuza Kiwami is Now Available in the Americas and Europe It’s time to bring it back to 2005 because Yakuza Kiwami, the HD remake of the PlayStation 2 classic Yakuza, is out now in the West! The game is now available physically and digitally on the PlayStation4 for $29.99 (with commensurate European pricing). Being retold in Kiwami is the nascent character arc for Yakuza – the game begins with series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu getting sent to prison for the murder of his family patriarch (which he didn’t commit). To make matters worse, during the 10 years of his imprisonment, not only does Kiryu’s clan expel him from the yakuza, but ¥10 billion (~$100 million) goes missing from the clan treasury. Worse yet, Kiryu’s chil...
Nintendo Announces Special Edition for Fire Emblem Warriors and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Dual Pack During the GameStop Expo in Las Vegas, Nintendo announced a special edition of the Fire Emblem Warriors game for the Nintendo Switch system and a dual pack of the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Both will be available this fall in the Americas, and will come with a variety of items sure to provide game fans with lots of additional entertainment. “The incredible fans of the Fire Emblem and Pokémon franchises not only love the games themselves, but also the features behind the games,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “These special versions are great options for dedicated...
The year 2017 has had some amazing releases like Yakuza Zero, Resident Evil 7, Horizon Zero Dawn, Nier: Automata and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, like every year there are games that we were looking forward to that failed to live up to our expectations and some outright horrible games. Here’s a look at some of the disappointing games of 2017: Mass Effect Andromeda Ever Since the disaster that was the ending of Mass Effect 3, people were looking for answers. Then the next Mass Effect game was announced which was to be set in another galaxy, during the events of Mass Effect 2, away from the Reapers. Some were happy, while others were sad. Slowly we got more information and hopes began to grow for this game, with a new engine and better technology, the expectations ...
Absolver is an online melee action experience where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who have placed you here to determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
Luigi Character Overview Mario’s brother Luigi might occasionally tremble in the face of danger, but when the chips are down he always rallies with the team to get the job done. A master of long-range attacks—arguably due to his fear of the front lines—Luigi has bravely led many ‘fighting retreats’ thanks to his advanced mobility. Team up with Mario and the Rabbids in a turn-based combat adventure to save the Mushroom Kingdom! Mario + Rabbids® Kingdom Battle will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2017. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
New Divinity: Original Sin 2 Trailer Gives a First Glimpse at Final Art, Characters, and More Larian Studios has today released a brand new trailer for the highly anticipated RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2, featuring final art and character designs not previously seen. View the trailer at YouTube and download Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Steam when it launches on September 14 for $44.99! Today’s trailer shows fans what to expect when the game launches next month: a rich and beautiful world, varied characters and progression paths, a deep RPG experience, an intricate turn-based combat system, and more. It also includes first quick glimpse at an undead character, the game’s sixth and final origin story character, who has yet to be revealed. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a fantasy RPG that will ta...
Human Head Studios Announces Open-World Viking RPG Rune: Ragnarok for PC Human Head Studios has revealed Rune: Ragnarok, a sandbox, open-world RPG set in a dangerous Norse universe during the end of days. A highly anticipated follow-up to Rune, the team’s hit action-adventure game, Rune: Ragnarok places players in the middle of an epic battle where gods, beasts, and the last remaining humans struggle to survive. By pledging allegiance to one of the Norse gods, players gain favor and special abilities to aid them as they raid enemy villages, fight the undead in brutal melee combat, sail to new lands, and craft powerful weapons to complete the goals of their god and conclude Ragnarok. From Project Director Chris Rhinehart, “After seventeen years, we are thrilled to finally announce a new Ru...
Black Manta is the latest character from the DC Universe to be added to the Injustice 2 roster. For those unfamiliar with Black Manta, he is the arch nemesis of Aquaman and, is one evil dude. You can also look forward to seeing him in the upcoming Aquaman film. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
Menat is the 27th character on the Street Fighter 5 roster and the eighth new character debuting in the game. Menat will have three looks, a standard, story mode and battle costume. She’ll be accompanied by 30th anniversary costumes for other characters when the DLC drops on Tuesday. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
The Studio behind the famous “Yakuza” Series has announced a Fist of the North Star game titled “Hokuto ga Gotoku” based on the anime of the same name. Not much is known about the game since it seems to be a Japan only release for now but here’s a small brief on the story. “Due to the fire of the last war, every living body seemed to have been destroyed. But … humanity was not killed. An era has come when all civilizations are blown away and nothing is created. The strong man scrambled for little food and resources left behind, it was exactly the world dominated by violence. In a corner of such a world there was a place called “a city of miracles”. The name of the city is “Eden”.” Register with us for the best in gamin...