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Review: Code of Princess (3DS)

May 8, 2013

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Let’s talk about why Code of Princess exists for a moment. Here is a game that is close to a first for the Nintendo 3DS; a full-priced retail game that was sold exclusively over the eShop in some parts of the world. Why not release it at retail? That’s easy,…

Review: Dead Island Riptide (Xbox 360)

May 8, 2013

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Labeling Dead Island Riptide as simply “more of the same” might sound incredibly dismissive, but that’s what it is, plain and simple. It’s a game that is lost between being a full blown sequel and an expansion pack, with enough content to rival that of the first Dead Island, without…

Interview: The indie making dating game/ RPG hybrids for the western market

May 7, 2013

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Of all the games that are made in Japan, the ones that you will rarely, if ever, see released in the west are dating simulators or games that focus on the sexual content (and then also released on mainstream platforms like Steam or at retail, dodgy download services don’t count).…

Brutal Gamer News Wrap – 5/8/13

May 7, 2013

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Could there be a sub-$99 Xbox on the way and did the Wii U get a price cut already? This may just be one of the bumpiest transition years in a while as the industry tumbles into the next generation. An Xbox (with no subscription) for less than $99 USD…

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May 7, 2013

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I am a huge Magic fan. I play it every night with coworkers, my son and I have decks we play at home and I have purchased every release of Duels of the Planeswalkers, having tried it on PC, iPad, PS3 and 360. You could safely say I am familiar…

The week’s Play-Asia specials; OBJECTION! Phoenix Wright galore!

May 7, 2013

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If you’re on the hunt for some cheap games for your consoles, Play-Asia rotates around weekly specials, and there are often some really great bargains to be picked up. If you’re a fan of Phoenix Wright and missed a game in the series, or you’re wondering what the fuss is…

Some killer screens from Killer is Dead

May 7, 2013

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Developer Grasshopper Manufacture has put out tons of new screenshots from the upcoming Killer is Dead, and they look ridiculously good – and expectedly over-the-top. Kadokawa Games and XSEED Games are set to release this action game for both the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 in Japan, North…

Review: Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition (PS3)

May 7, 2013

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The wildly successful reboot of the legendary Mortal Kombat franchise was initially refused classification in Australia. Too violent and all that. So, believe it or not, this release of the Komplete edition is the first opportunity that many Australians have had to play the game. Sadly, a release date just…

Nippon Ichi America veterans set up new localisation and publishing company; acttil

May 7, 2013

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Three former Nippon Ichi America (NISA) staff have banded together to form a new company, acttil (stands for: “acceptance + creativity + teamwork + trust + innovation + love”). The team; Jack Niida, Hiroko Kanazashi, and Nao Miyazawa, have a remarkably simple goal for their new company; “acttil will focus…

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May 6, 2013

Financial results/Marvelous AQL/XSEED

Just a quick note to report on a press release that dropped in my inbox this morning; XSEED has been rebranded as Marvelous USA. Nothing about the company will really change – the President and CEO will remain as Shinichi Suzuki and the team will continue to be based in…

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