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Please check out the NIS fan survey!! You can also vote for older NIS games to be remade or ask for a sequel. Please pick Soul nomad and the world eaters for, "What older franchise would you like to see again?" Soul nomad needs a remaster!! The short link can be found here: bit. ly/ NISAFanSurvey [edited so tumblr doesnt mess with link. just remove the spaces.]

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My thoughts on the God Eater 3 jp demo

My thoughts on the God Eater 3 jp demo. This demo was only available if you had a Japanese PSN account and it only lasted for two weeks. Out of those two weeks, I was really impressed on what I was able to experience in a short amount of time.

Keep in mind that this isn't what you will see in the final game. This was meant to be test play for old and new players to the series. I was amazed at the visual upgrade of how the characters looked in character creation. Most hairstyles you had seen from the previous game and they added in some new ones.

My only disappointment is there is no bust slider, height differences or even different body shape. Where as SAO:FB has a height and bust slider involved. While it's not a huge annoyance, it's just disappointing when creating a character in GE3. Character creation for this series hasn’t moved beyond that setup since the first PSP game. [Yeahh...it's that outdated.] You are given a decent amount of missions for offline. Four tutorial stages and the other are stages introducing new aragami to you. You also have the GE3 cast supporting you along the way. Multiplayer was available as well, even more of a delight when PS+ wasn't involved. So for somebody like me who has a jp account but not PS+, it was very nice to play with friends and share the experience. The only downsize I encountered was how players were setup during the 8-player co-op special mission that happened this weekend: https://gematsu.com/2018/10/god-eater-3-has-eight-player-co-op-assault-missions During that mission, you could not form a party of your own and could not make private rooms either. So you are thrown together with other random players to help defeat this big and menacing aragami. Out of the many failed attempts I encountered with others, I've only won at least 3 times. I would say it's difficulty was fair and manageable, but not much different from the previous big aragamis in the past games. Just have to stay on your toes and pray it doesn't try to eat you... because it sure loves snacking on those AI. Speaking of AI, while they are available to you offline and online, they really need some adjusting. I would say they have gone a step back and are nowhere near as reliable like the AI characters from the previous games. I've been told and even seen the AI wander off or don't do anything besides acting as live bait for that big aragami. I'm assuming you can change that like the previous games and make them either standby or act as support. That's pretty much the one thing they were good at in the jp demo, just being good at support. Weapons from the previous games are back and they added in some new ones, the twinblades[biting edge], and Heavy moon axe. Blast gun was replaced with the ray gun. While I didn't spend a lot of time with the guns, they still felt the same just like the previous games and ray gun was actually fun to play with. Heavy moon axe has been my new favorite weapon so far as it's so damn satisfying to cut aragami with it. To my surprise the scythe weapon got a major upgrade to where it's more flexible and faster than the previous games.

Overall, I'm only going by what I've experienced. It was a good test play and the controls felt good. Moving your character was smooth and it felt great. I will not judge a demo since obviously, the final game might stay the same or maybe they will change a few things. I still think they need some adjustments but I really hope they listen to player feedback and that this player test was very helpful to them.

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New gameplay footage of Dante in Devil May Cry 5 has surfaced from Tokyo Game Show 2018.

If you missed it earlier this week, Capcom released a new trailer and screenshots featuring Dante, as well as detailed his arsenal.

Devil May Cry 5 is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 8, 2019.

Watch the footage below.

DualShockers

Famitsu

GameSpot

IGN

V-Jump

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New gameplay footage of God Eater 3 has come out of Tokyo Game Show 2018.

God Eater 3 is due out for PlayStation 4 on December 13 and PC in early 2019 in Japan, and for PlayStation 4 and PC in early 2019 in the Americas and Europe.

Watch the footage below.

DualShockers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPezCotX8u8

Gamer.com.tw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-7lk2-E7nk

Famitsu

Mission: “Emperor of the Ashlands”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiPjCsqzUF0

Mission: “An Invitation to Thunder”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk4BL6rmSaQ

Mission: “Banshin of Hell”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1HZyRNcgVo

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Battle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W392vLCaJpM

Checking out the Improvements

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pVt3d7gbMs

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Capcom has released the Tokyo Game Show 2018 trailer, new screenshots, and announced a Deluxe Edition for Devil May Cry 5.

The Deluxe Edition will include the following additional content:

-Four exclusive Devil Breaker arms for Nero

Buster Arm: Gain early access to the Buster Arm, one of Nero’s new Devil Breaker weapons.

Mega Buster: A weapon that recreates Mega Man’s legendary Mega Buster. Boasting a unique silhouette, it’s designed for long-range attacks. Equipping it activates special variations on the side roll and jump moves.

Pasta Breaker: A Devil Breaker that makes pasta extra easy to eat. Created by Nico for clumsy Nero from Helter Skelter and Punch Line parts. The revolving fork on the end is neat, but it’s not particularly useful in battle.

Sweet Surrender: A Devil Breaker created by Nico to relieve Kyrie’s tension. Nero is too rough to do the job without hurting Kyrie, so this device is made of soft materials. Its vibration feature is especially effective at alleviating shoulder and hip pain.

-Live-action cutscenes: Changes the in-game cutscenes to the live-action movies recorded during development. Use the Options > Cutscene Customize option to change (available after starting mission 2).

-Battle music: 12 tracks from Devil May Cry 1 to 4

>Devil May Cry Battle Track 3-Pack – Allows you to change the battle music to tracks from Devil May Cry. Use the Gallery > Jukebox option to change music (available after starting mission 2).

Track 1: “Public Enemy” (Dante Battle Theme 1)

Track 2: “Ultra Violet” (Nelo Angelo Boss Battle Theme)

Track 3: “Lock & Load” (Dante General Theme 2)

>Devil May Cry 2 Battle Track 3-Pack – Allows you to change the battle music to tracks from Devil May Cry 2. Use the Gallery > Jukebox option to change music (available after starting mission 2).

Track 1: “Fire Away” (Dante Battle Theme 1)

Track 2: “Wings of the Guardian” (Lucia Battle Theme)

Track 3: “Shoot the Works” (Dante Battle Theme)

>Devil May Cry 3 Battle Track 3-Pack – Allows you to change the battle music to tracks from Devil May Cry 3. Use the Gallery > Jukebox option to change music (available after starting mission 2).

Track 1: “Battle 1” (Dante Battle Theme)

Track 2: “Vergil Battle 2” (Vergile Boss Battle Theme)

Track 3: “Devils Never Cry” (End Credits Theme)

>Devil May Cry 4 Battle Track 3-Pack – Allows you to change the battle music to tracks from Devil May Cry 3. Use the Gallery > Jukebox option to change music (available after starting mission 2).

Track 1: “The Time has Come” (Nero Battle Theme)

Track 2: “Lock and Load: Blackened Angel Mix” (Dante Battle Theme)

Track 3: “Sworn Through Swords” (Berial Boss Battle Theme)

-Alternate title calls: Changes the title call voice. Use the Gallery > Jukebox option to change (available after starting mission 2).

-Alternate Style rank announcers: Changes the style rank announcer voice. Use the Gallery > Jukebox option to change (available after starting mission 2).

-Alternate hero colors: A set of special costume colors for Nero and Dante. You can change these in the game.

-Dante weapon: Cavaliere R: A version of the Cavaliere weapon Dante acquires, which has been customized by Nico for Dante’s use. Its instantaneous output has been increased, and its appearance matches Dante’s thematic color. Can be used in-game after acquiring the the Cavaliere.

Here is an overview of the trailer, via Capcom:

The city’s gone to hell and back, completely overrun by demons from the underworld. Turns out, it’s not just Red Grave City in trouble. They’re everywhere. In Devil May Cry 5, legendary demon hunter Dante teams up with fellow demon hunter Nero and weapons artist Nico to push his investigation and extermination techniques to the limits. In a new trailer released today, see Dante back in action with his trusty sword Rebellion, guns Ebony and Ivory, and an utterly insane motorbike that splits at the handlebars to create twin blade weapons. Catch all this and much more, including a glimpse of Dante pulling his Devil Trigger, in the trailer featuring Dante’s most over-the-top action gameplay in series history.

Nero and Dante take on the hellish onslaught to get to the root of the mystery behind the blood-sucking demon tree Qlipoth at the city center. Joining them are beloved series heroines and partners Trish and Lady who make a grand return. The full game will feature three playable characters each with their own radically different gameplay style. Play as Nero, Dante, and the newly introduced V, a mysterious new client for the “Devil May Cry” office that speaks in poetic verse. More will be revealed about V in the coming months.

Here is more on Dante and his arsenal, via the Devil May Cry 5 official website:

■ Dante

The strongest demon slayer.

The proprietor of Devil May Cry, and a Devil Hunter of legendary proportions. Dante is a half-human, half-demon hybrid, born to a human woman Eva and the demon who saved the human world, Sparda. He overcame battle after arduous battle in his past, and currently serves as a barrier to any attempt by demons to invade his world. Dante greets any and all challengers with a signature smile on his face. At the behest of a client, Dante jumps back into the fray against demonic forces.

Dante’s Classic Arsenal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N06ggNs3-eE

Dante is back to blast away powerful demons with his old partners in crime:

—Rebellion

Dante’s beloved sword, left to him by his father Sparda. He swings this blade around with ease despite its massive size, allowing for a dense flurry of sword slashes.

—Ebony & Ivory

Rapid-fire pistols designed by Nell Goldstein, the legendary gunsmith. Assembled by Dante himself, each gun has its own faculty—accuracy and speed, respectively.

—Coyote-A

A shotgun modified by Dante to wield in the fight against demons. Its outstanding power in close quarters more than makes up for its lack of speed.

Balrog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rmN_75KHm0

A Devil Arm made for melee combat, brimming with the sealed power of the king of Fire Hell. Kick Mode unleashes powerful kicks, while Blow Mode allows for nimble maneuvers. Make use of either mode to crush demons with ease.

Cavaliere

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj1-Ione0xE

A heavyweight weapon born of materials infused with demonic power. Lay on the pain with its spinning wheels in motorbike form, or heft it around by the handlebars as a pair of massive twin swords. Dante can even attack from the driver’s seat. The bladed wheels and sharp ram-like protrusions grind demons to bits.

Devil Sword Sparda

The blade wielded by the Dark Knight Sparda, sharing his own name. The incredible power dwelling within allows this blade to choose its own user. This sword was once used to seal away the demon king Mundus.

Devil Trigger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9r-WpnspSY

Dante’s lineage allows him to tap into the power of demons through a process called Devil Trigger. The Devil Trigger (DT) Gauge fills in battle, and activating DT transforms Dante into his devil form. In this form, Dante gains enhanced power and recovers vitality. Activate it in a pinch, or save it for formidable foes ahead—how you use this power is up to you.

Devil May Cry 5 is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 8, 2019.

Watch the trailer below. View the screenshots at the gallery.

Tokyo Game Show 2018 Trailer

English Voices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_pS2s-l96c

Japanese Voices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rv1Ea5m4bI

Deluxe Edition – Mega Buster Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t21LtTI0QHg

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Square Enix announced a Deluxe Edition and debuted a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts III during its E3 2018 showcase.

Here is an overview of the Deluxe Edition, via Square Enix:

Deluxe Edition ($79.99)

Exclusive steelbook packaging

Mini art book with concept artwork by Tetsuya Nomura

Collectible Kingdom Hearts III pin

Deluxe Edition + Bring Arts Figures ($229.99)

The Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition and Bring Arts Sora, Donald, and Goofy Set bundled separately will be available in limited quantities for $229.99. Fans can now pre-order the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions exclusively from the Square Enix Online Store.

If missed yesterday’s new trailer, catch it here.

Kingdom Hearts III is due out for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One January 25, 2019 in Japan and Asia, and January 29 in North America and Europe. Pre-orders are available now via the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.

Watch the new trailer below. View images of the special editions at the gallery.

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Most of the between-the-scenes stuff Connor did in one post. (x)

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Bandai Namco announced Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC during Microsoft’s E3 2018 press conference. It will launch this winter.

Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition includes upscaled screen resolution, new characters, events, and additional content never released outside of Japan. This updated version of the RPG classic will be released this winter.

Follow Yuri Lowell, a resident in the Lower Quarter of Zaphias and former Imperial Knight, as he accepts a mission to retrieve a stolen Blastia Core used to regulate his neighborhood’s water supply. This simple mission spins into a series of events that finds Yuri befriending a colorful cast of characters, traveling to exotic locations, and being pushed into the middle of a nefarious plot that threatens the destruction of the entire planet.

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition features two new fully playable party members for North America; Patty Fleur, a young pirate searching for her lost memories, as well as Yuri’s rival and best friend, Flynn Scifo. Along with these two new playable characters,Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition will include additional scenarios, locations, and costumes that will be all-new for Western players.

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition uses a specialized version of the Tales of series’ Linear Motion Battle System for combat. Players control a single party member in real-time combat while the other three party members are controlled by a customized set of A.I. commands. Players can swap between the four characters at any time during battles and can perform both physical and Mystic Artes attacks.

And here is the fact sheet:

Specs

-Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC -Genre: Role-playing -Release Date: Winter 2018 -Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment -Developer: Bandai Namco Studios -Players: 1, co-op 2 to 4 (local) -Ratings: RP -Localization:

Voice-Overs: English, Japanese

Subtitles: English, Neutral Spanish, Brazilian, Portuguese, French

About

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!

A power struggle begins in a civilization dependent on an ancient technology, the blastia, and the Empire that controls it. The fates of two friends traveling separate paths intertwine in an epic adventure that threatens the existence of all. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Tales of Vesperia is one of the most beloved entries in the ‘Tales of’ series and returns with beautifully remastered full HD graphics, never before seen characters, expanded story, and much more!

Key Features

A Beloved Tale Returns — The tale of a young hero on a quest for justice that captivated Tales fans returns to Xbox and makes its way for the first time to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam!

Everything in One Edition! — Dive into the definitive version of this game with updated full HD graphics, brand-new music tracks, exciting mini-games, bosses, and a collection of unreleased costume DLC!

The Party Grows Stronger! — Yuri sets sail on his adventure with Estelle, a young noble woman; Karol; a boy in pursuit of a guild to call his own; Rita, an eccentric scholar; Raven, a laid-back archer; Judith, a mysterious dragoon; and Repede, a pipe-smoking dog… and now two more playable characters join the fray!

Patty Fleur, a cheerful and tough young pirate girl in search of treasure, adventure… and her forgotten memories.

Flynn Scifo, Yuri’s best friend and an Imperial Knight, now joins the rest on their journey!

Fight with Flair! — Assemble your favorite team and enjoy exciting real-time battles with all new Mystic Artes and skills!

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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Kingdom Hearts III E3 2018 Frozen trailer(Possible spoilers)

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Death’s Gambit releases on August 14th!

Death’s Gambit is a challenging action-RPG. Master the precise combat. Strategically plan out your attacks and face-off against terrifying creatures. Explore a non-linear “metroidvania” style world.

Steam Page

Website

New Trailer

Gameplay Trailer

Sony Blog Post

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Code Vein

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God Eater 3