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Square Enix will release Dragon Quest 1-8 on mobile devices in Japan
In news that seems like it should have happened years ago, Square Enix has announced (translated by Touch Arcade) that they plan to re-release all eight Dragon Quest titles in Japan for iOS and Android devices. A ninth game, Dragon Quest Monsters, is also in the works for mobile devices. As you may have guessed, at this time only a Japanese release has been confirmed. No word on whether or not the classics will hit shores outside of Japan, but here’s hoping. I loved the original Dragon Warrior, and to have it on the go?
Yes, please.
John Carpenter loves games and wants to make his own someday
How can you not love John Carpenter? The man has made some of the greatest movies of all-time. And now, we find out that he’s a gamer? How could it get any better?
After reading Carpenter’s latest tweet singing the praises of Rayman Legends, Giant Bomb fired off a few questions through email to discuss his passion for video games. Some interesting facts about the director were learned (he had a voice cameo in 2002’s The Thing video game, for example), and he expressed his desire to make his own original game. Carpenter last worked in the game industry with Day 1 Studios on the the story and narration to FEAR 3.
OK developers, this is your chance. If John freaking Carpenter says he wants to create a video game, it’s time to start making some phone calls.
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State of Decay: Breakdown expansion will offer even more challenge soon
OK, show of hands: who loves throwing controllers? Well, controller-throwing friends, you’ll be happy to hear that the upcoming downloadable content for Xbox Live Arcade zombiefest State of Decay will make you want to purchase an insurance policy on your hardware. State of Decay: Breakdown will ramp up the difficulty, dramatically changing the game as you play. In the update, as you play through the game, the zombies get tougher, you get weaker, and supplies become more scarce, making it feel like a true fight for survival. But based on the developers’ comments, it seems to go beyond challenging. It’s almost sadistic. And I’m sure I’ll love every minute of it.
No release date was given for State of Decay: Breakdown, so stay tuned to Warp Zoned for more info as it becomes available.
Posted in News, PC, Xbox 360
Tagged State of Decay
New details about The Order: 1886 revealed in Game Informer
I have to admit, when I first saw the trailer for The Order: 1886 back at E3, I was sure it was going to be Left 4 Dead meets Castlevania. Looks like I was a bit off.
This month, Game Informer‘s cover story blows the lid off the mysterious PlayStation 4 title, giving us a wealth of information on story, setting, and gameplay mechanics. The game is said to be a third-person action title, with some amazing visuals. Weaponry blends medieval and science fiction – lightning pistols, for example – and is said to be quite stunning.
The PS4 exclusive is set to hit stores some time in 2014.
[Source: CVG]
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged The Order: 1886
Square Enix bringing Drakengard 3 to PS3 in 2014
If there’s one thing that the PlayStation 3 has a bevy of, it’s quality role-playing games. And who’s gonna complain about one more, right? Especially if that one more is Drakengard 3, announced today by Square Enix. The title will actually be a prequel, so if you haven’t played the first two games (*slowly raises hand*), you won’t be missing anything.
Drakengard 3 is set to hit North American shores sometime in 2014. While you wait, please enjoy the trailer, which includes some amazing music.
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged Drakengard 3
This is the first five minutes of BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea
Bored of your everyday life in the clouds? Do you long for a more aquatic adventure? Then, friend, this DLC is just for you! Today, BioShock series honcho Ken Levine showed off the beginning of the upcoming downloadable chapter to Bioshock Infinite, “Burial at Sea.”
Now, don’t go thinking that this is a continuation of the Infinite storyline. Burial at Sea is a separate story that features the Infinite’s leading couples in completely different roles. Booker fills the shoes of, well, a gumshoe, and Elizabeth plays his client. The story takes place on New Year’s Eve, 1958 – the day Rapture plunged into all-out war. The game will play out in classic noir style, so expect a lot of monologuing.
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea will be available to download before the end of the year.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged BioShock Infinite
New Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze trailer heralds the return of Dixie
Although it now won’t be released this side of Christmas, Retro’s Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is shaping up to look like one of the Wii U’s must-own titles, if the new trailer is anything to go by. Not only does it show off a barrel-load of new enemies, but it also highlights the return of fan favourite Dixie Kong and her whip-like blonde ponytail. Interestingly, she only appears alongside Donkey Kong himself, although Retro has previously confirmed the characters can be played individually in multiplayer or swapped during levels in the single-player mode via character barrels.
With one playable character still to be revealed, many are wondering if it is someone we have seen before such as Funky or Trixie. Or… maybe Retro has an entirely new character for us.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Daily Scoop: October 9, 2013 – Happy humpday!
Yay, it’s Wednesday! We made it to the official halfway point to the weekend. And what’s even better is that this weekend has three whole days in it! I’m too excited. I’ve also got some friends visiting in from New York – Ryan Littlefield and Brianne Galli in the flesh! So I’m even more excited than ever… to play Pokemon with them.
Also, tonight is Dungeons and Dragons Encounters at Redcap’s Corner! Things are really heating up in Baldur’s Gate, and I’m not sure what’s going to happen at the end. My party has been pretty rad, so I’m hoping they can put an end to the madness.
Anyway, let’s talk about video games! The only good deal I found today was Tomb Raider for $19.99 at Amazon. People keep telling me I need to play this game, so maybe now is a good time to pick it up!
Other than that, I’ve got t-shirts… always t-shirts! (more…)
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