Microsoft are working with a Japanese publisher to
release a game called Project Draco, which uses Kinect and
looks similar to Panzer Dragoon. This Xbox Live game has
been described by creator Yukio Futatsugi as an “epic 3D flying
shooter."
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From Software's (creator of Demon’s Souls)
next project has been called Project Dark. It will be
another RPG exclusive to the Playstation 3 and is scheduled for
release in 2011.
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Radiant Silvergun is scheduled for release
on Xbox Live some time next year. Apart from being designed in
HD, it will include a new gameplay mechanic that “enhances” the
popular chain system.
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Yakuza: Of the End – Tokyo Game Show 2010 trailer
The Last Guardian trailer HD
14th of September 2010
There hasn't been a lot of news this week with the
exception of Halo reach. Yawn.
Alchemist are releasing a rail gun game, called Gaigun. I
does sound a little strange, as it combines RPG elements as well as
the usual Visual Novel.
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It is
rumoured that Sony may be working on an external add-on for the
Playstation 3 to allow it to play Playstation 2 games. The
add-on contains its own processor, a DVD decoder/emulator, sound
processor and graphic processor.
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Danganronpa trailer
Trailer: Waves (Squid in a Box)
This WIP video is for
Waves, a gorgeous arena shooter from Rob Hale. There's leveling
up, new abilities to unlock, time and score attack modes, the ability to
slow down time when it all gets that little bit hectic... in other words,
me likes.
No release date yet, but we do know it's coming to PC. Check out the
Waves site for more details and some lovely screenshots.
Freeware Game Pick: PlasmaPig (Richard Edwards)
PlasmaPig is a fantastic one-button game
in which you control a space pig who must protect the motherships from
attack. This involves soaring around orbits, picking up speeds and ramming
into the enemy.
The pig automatically moves around the orbit of each mothership, and
pressing the space bar will cause it to jump from one orbit to the next.
Each time you jump, the pig will pick up speed, which is essentially for
taking down the larger enemies. Hence, flipping between orbits regularly
is the key. Moving around a mothership will also gradually fix it over
time.
Later on, ships with shields on one side are added, so you need to move
around the orbits and strategically attack from the right direction. It's
really good fun, especially when it gets hectic and multiple motherships
are being attacked at the same time.
Playstation 1 classics Gaiaseed and Cho Aniki will be
released on the Playstation Network in Japan soon. Both games
are pencilled in for a release on the North American Playstation
Network before September the 21st.
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Check out the videos below
There
will be two Ni no Kuni games released soon. On the
Nintendo Ds, you will be able to play Ni no Kuni: The Sorcerer of
Darkness. The Playstation 3 will receive Ni no Kuni: The
Holy Ash Queen of Light, which makes sense. Imagine playing
the DS version of the game on the Playstation 3?
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Tecmo
has put a demo of Quantum Theory on the Playstation Network.
The demo allows players to explore the ever-changing tower and toss
Fillena.
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Gaiaseed level 1-3
Cho Aniki level 6
Trailer: Frozen Synapse (Mode 7 Games)
t's been a while since we've heard from the Mode 7
guys regarding tactical turn-based shooter
Frozen
Synapse, but from the looks of this latest trailer it's all
coming along nicely.
Apparently they're in the midst of adding single player missions to the
mix, which will hopefully prove to be as solid as the multiplayer. Don't
forget that you can still pre-order two copies of the game for $25.99, and
receive access to the beta right now. My impressions on the beta are
located round aboooout...
here.
Here's a video that I put together. I call it
Matrix Little Mermaid
It's my first attempt at a video, so it may not be
very good but I hope you enjoy it none the less.
7th of September 2010
Aksys
has posted a hands on flashed based demonstration of 999.
Click on the link, enter your birthday and click on demo. There
is a flash based guide to the game.
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D3
Publisher has opened up a teaser site for Earth Defense
Force: Insect Armageddon. At the moment the site has no
content but will soon have screenshots, etc.
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KOF
Sky Stage is an SNK developed shooter that replaces fighters with
flying people. How it will work in practice is anyone's guess.
I suspect that it will probably be just another 'bullet-hell' game.
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Ni no Kuni: The Jet Black Sorcerer trailer
Trailer: Chenzo Cove (Vincent Mysliwiec)
Chenzo Cove is an upcoming 3D platformer
similar to the Super Monkey Ball series. Players roll a pirate around in a
ball, trying to reach the end of each level in the set time limit.
Apart from the Monkey Ball style gameplay, there are also some 2D plane
sections mixed in between. Then there are a couple of extra modes -
Treasure, which I'm assuming will be a sort of coin collection minigame,
and Race which is shown towards the end of the above trailer. It's only
single player, which is a shame since multiplayer racing would be ace.
Still, looks like it will be good fun. I personally love the Super Monkey
Ball games (well, the original few anyway) so hopefully Chenzo Park will
be just as entertaining. Check out the
Chenzo Park site for more details.
Freeware Game Pick: Sombreros (Dustin Gunn)
Sombreros is an arcade shooter made for
Arthur Lee's
Action 52 remake challenge, where you
play as a Mexican gunslinger who has to retrieve a couple of giant hats
from the bad guys. Ammo is unlimited in the game, and you can also call
upon your sombrero power to pause time and mark enemies for a round of
quick fire shots. Doing this depletes your sombrero gauge, but you can
replenish it by collecting hats from defeated outlaws.
You won't just be shooting at henchmen throughout the entire game. There
are a number of occasions where you have to duel with one or more
gunslingers, and some levels have doors that you have to break down before
you can proceed. The obligatory boss fights are there as well, featuring
gang leaders who can take more damage than the common criminal.
Note that the version of Sombreros highlighted here is unfinished, but we
will keep you posted if the full game ever comes out. Until then, best to
grab a copy of the game in case the project is abandoned (Dustin's last
update was July 16th) and the download link expires forever. (Windows,
4.00MB)
Preview: Legend of Iya (Andrew Bado)
Here's the latest development video from
Legend of
Iya, a 2D exploration platformer that has been in production
for several years now. Originally designed for the Game Boy Advance, the
current iteration of the project is
developed with the PC platform in mind although the author has yet to
decide on whether to release the game for free or not.
Shown above is a mid-boss fight with the elephant monster GunGanesha -
from only the first area of the game. There are plans to release a
short demo for Legend of Iya once the
opening area has been completed, but considering that all of the coding
and art are done by just
one person, it could still be years
before anyone out there will have a chance to sample it.
