Warp Zoned Presents
Author: Mike Gutierrez
Logos for Sonic Generations and next Mario & Sonic may have leaked
It’s nothing confirmed, but the Sonic Stadium forums have stumbled upon images for the anticipated multi-generational Sonic Generations as well as Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. You can see the pic of the latter after the break.
I know it probably wouldn’t be the final box art, but I kind of like that image of the two Sonics with just a white background. It would be pleasantly simplistic and non-pretentious, and possibly get me more excited for the game (if that’s at all a legitimate reason). Sonic Generations will be coming out this year for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, while little information at all (technically, it hasn’t even been announced yet) is known about the next Olympic mash up of the Mushroom Kingdom and… the Zones. (more…)
Posted in 3DS, News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Tagged Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Sonic Generations
Disgaea 4 special editions announced, pretty insane
NIS America is looking to get everyone pumped for the latest entry in their Strategy RPG series, Disgaea 4, by announcing the special edition options fans will be able to indulge in when the game hits stores.
In addition to the regular Blu-Ray, players will be able to get the Premium Edition and the Super Premium Edition. The former entails the game, a Fuka figure, the soundtrack, and an artbook. If you opt for the more super version, you get all that plus nine, you read that right, nine exclusive figures that NIS considers must haves for any hardcore Disgaea fan. You can check out six of them here, but the rest have yet to be revealed.
No word on pricing has been released, but I’d strongly recommend anyone looking to grab these to pre-order, which the site says starts July 2011, as niche titles like Disgaea sometimes have limited production runs. We’ll have more details on pricing as the game draws closer to its September 2011 release date for PlayStation 3.
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together Review: Sing to Me of an Age of Classic RPGs
Square Enix has caught a lot of flak over the last few years for milking Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest dry, but they’ve lately begun to revisit their rarer classics, much to the elation of fans. One such title is Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. Originally developed at Quest, it is the spiritual predecessor to Final Fantasy Tactics and its progeny. This version of the game has re-imagined nearly every aspect of the original to produce the best possible presentation of a masterpiece. With its superbly delicious cornucopia of content, Tactics Ogre is like Thanksgiving for gamers. (more…)
Posted in PSP, Reviews, Top Story
Tagged Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
Capcom announces Dragon’s Dogma for PS3 and 360
At Capcom’s Captivate event last week, a new IP for high definition consoles was announced: Dragon’s Dogma. Players explore this open-world fantasy setting and take down various beasts. While Capcom conceded a similarity to Monster Hunter, the team differentiated the title by saying this will have an overarching story. The player is accompanied by three party members, ‘Pawns’ who you can issue orders to, but an undefined multiplayer mode has been confirmed to be in the cards.
Dragon’s Dogma is scheduled to come out early next year and you can get extended impressions over at the PlayStation Blog or from Capcom themselves right here:
From the creators behind some of Capcom’s best action games, including the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 4 and Devil May Cry 4, comes their next opus, Dragon’s Dogma. Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma is a unique action experience that blends exciting and fulfilling combat with the freedom to explore and interact in a rich, living and breathing world. With your party of three you set out on an epic adventure to track down and destroy a mysterious dragon. Along the way you’ll encounter some of the biggest and baddest beasts ever to roam the land, and only skilful play and tactical teamwork can save the day.
Posted in News, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Dragon's Dogma
Hyperdimension Neptunia sequel confirmed
A couple weeks ago, Compile Heart opened a teaser site, with a countdown set to finish up in about 38 hours as of this writing. Many guessed it would be the sequel to Hyperdimension Neptunia, and they were correct!
Titled Neptune mk-II, the game will feature upgraded graphics and a four party battle system. Confirmed characters include Uni, Rom & Ram, and Nepgear, which suggest the game will parody handheld consoles this time, if it is indeed an allusion to Sega’s Game Gear.
The series will stay PlayStation 3 exclusive and players will be able to choose from standard and limited editions. Andriasang is citing different sources pointing towards an August or September release date.
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged Hyperdimension Neptunia MK2
Warner Bros. registers new Batman domain names, may be games
In the latest barrage of companies who make video games registering domain names, Warner Bros. has purchased a few sites related to the Batman franchise:
BatmanHush.com
BatmanHushGame.com
BatmanImposters.com
BatmanImpostors.com
BatmanKnightFell.com
BatmanRedHoods.com
None of them actually take you anywhere, but a Who Is inquiry has revealed them all to be owned by Warner Bros. Only one of those, BatmanHushGame.com, has “game” actually in the title, but Scrawl recalls that Gotham City Imposters was a Batman title set to release on high definition consoles and PC.
Until we get more confirmation these potential interactive adventures of the Caped Crusader, you can look forward to Batman: Arkham City, due out October 18 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
Posted in News
Pokemon Global Link launching April 13 for Black & White
Nintendo has finally announced the concrete date for Pokemon Global Link, and it’s coming at you in two days on April 13. We previously detailed the robust online, browser-based features, which include a dream world where you can collect items, a well-supported battle community, and extras Nintendo may distribute from time to time.
“The Pokémon Global Link further expands the world of Pokémon and enhances the global connectivity of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “Pokémon has always been about communicating and battling with others, and the Pokémon Global Link has taken that philosophy to a new and exciting level.”
While all of these features are great, you have to wonder why Nintendo is employing unorthodox, browser-based solutions for online multiplayer. From friend codes and beyond, their failure to adapt to the growing connectivity of gaming has probably contributed greatly to their machines still being seen as babysitting tools.
Posted in DS, News
Tagged Pokemon Black/White, Pokemon Global Link
Jeff Rubenstein beats an entire level of SOCOM 4 without firing a single shot
SOCOM has always been known as the “thinking man’s shooter.” Not only do you move with a squad of units, you actually get to direct their actions, coordinating how you tackle each area. You can do most of the heavy lifting yourself and have your allies support you or command the flow of combat, safe from enemy fire. The SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALs video above highlights the silver trophy, “Expert Tactician,” where you have to complete an entire level using only your teammates to take down the enemy. Jeff Rubenstein and Sid Shuman of the PlayStation Blog take on the beach skirmish of mission five of the single player campaign, Benefaction. While Sid gets his hands dirty, Jeff, who kind of looks like the OpsCom from the game, impressively attains the Expert Tactician trophy.
Players can get more in touch with their tactical side next week when SOCOM 4 launches for PlayStation 3 on April 19.