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Shenmue I & II will be released for PC, PS4, Xbox One in 2018
Fans have been asking Sega to release modern remakes of Shenmue and Shenmue II for more than a decade now, but it looks like the publisher will finally acquiesce to those demands later this year.
Earlier today, Sega confirmed that a Shenmue I & II bundle will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One sometime in 2018. Shenmue I & II will “stay true” to Yu Suzuki’s original vision for the franchise, but the re-release package will also include “fully scalable screen resolution, choice of modern or classic control schemes, PC graphics options, an updated user interface, and the option to enjoy either the original Japanese or English voiceovers”:
Since their original release, Shenmue I & II have established a passionate following and are revered as one of gaming’s greatest series of all time. These revolutionary masterpieces deliver a gripping story of retribution as Ryo Hazuki sets out to avenge his father’s death and attempts to unravel the secrets behind a mysterious artefact known as the Dragon Mirror.
Shenmue I & II comes complete with the original feature set that defined modern gaming, including enthralling jujitsu combat, investigative sleuthing, and RPG elements in addition to memorable mini-games. Shenmue I & II is set within engrossing real-time open worlds that feel truly alive thanks to day-to-night cycles and weather changes, with a population of civilians who follow their own schedules.
The first trailer for Shenmue I & II has been embedded above.
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs, Gururin added to Xbox Store
A pair of new Xbox One games have been added to the Xbox Games Store on this Friday the 13th.
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs is a JRPG-style tactical RPG from Polish developer Pixelated Milk. Players will “assemble a party of valiant individuals, manage your realms, forge alliances, and vanquish [their] foes in challenging turn-based combat.” Also available to download today is Gururin, an “action-puzzle” game that was originally released for the NeoGeo in 1994.
You can learn more about both of these games right here…
Now Available on Xbox Games Store – 4/13/18 [Major Nelson]
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs – Royal Edition
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs is a tactical RPG about the restoration of a fallen kingdom to its former glory. Embark on an adventure that will remind you of your best JRPG experiences… assemble a party of valiant individuals, manage your realms, forge alliances, and vanquish your foes in challenging turn-based combat! After your father’s passing you inherit a wondrous land far, far away… There’s a catch, however, your realm is drowning in terrible debt. Now, through some good old-fashioned adventuring, you have to return your family seat to its long gone greatness!Gururin
Gururin is an action-puzzle game released in 1994 by FACE. Enjoy a puzzle game the likes of which you’ve never seen before while rotating the Magic Troupe “Gururin”! Comes with One Player Mode, Challenge Mode (VS CPU), and Two Player Mode.
What Remains of Edith Finch wins “Best Game” at 2018 BAFTA Games Awards; Hellblade wins practically everything else
Giant Sparrow’s mystery adventure, What Remains of Edith Finch, won “Best Game” at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards… but Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice stole the show. Ninja Theory’s action-adventure took home top honors in five categories during tonight’s ceremony, and their haul included awards for “Artistic Achievement,” “Audio Achievement,” “Best British Game,” “Game Beyond Entertainment,” and “Performer” (which was given to Melina Juergens for her vocal work as Senua).
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which swept its way to multiple victories at The Game Awards, the GDC Awards, the DICE Awards, and the SXSW Gaming Awards, was limited to a single victory at the BAFTAs for “Game Innovation.” However, Nintendo’s Super Mario Odyssey had a good night, winning for “Game Design” and “Family.”
The complete list of winners from the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards can be found after the break. (more…)
Hellblade, Owlboy, Ys Origin, more added to Xbox Store
Several critically-acclaimed games have a new home on the Xbox One thanks to today’s Xbox Games Store update.
Ninja Theory will bring Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, their “Indie AAA” action game, to the Xbox One today. It’ll share space on the digital storefront with D-Pad Studio’s side-scrolling adventure, Owlboy, and Nihon Falcom’s RPG prequel, Ys Origin.
Also available to download today is Iron Galaxy’s ogre-hunting game, Extinction, and Freejam’s multiplayer robot battler, Robocraft Infinity.
You can learn more about these games, and the rest of today’s additions to the Xbox Games Store, after the break. (more…)
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Winnipeg Jets will triumph over the Boston Bruins in NHL 18’s Stanley Cup prediction
Real life rarely plays along with EA Sports’s annual Stanley Cup prediction, but that hasn’t stopped the publisher from trying once more with NHL 18. This year, the hockey simulation has predicted the Winnipeg Jets will hoist the Stanley Cup after toppling the Boston Bruins in the NHL Finals.
It would be an historic win for the Winnipeg Jets, as no Canadian franchise has won the Stanley Cup in more than two decades. A few other interesting tidbits from NHL 18’s Stanley Cup simulation can be found at the game’s official website:
Patrik Laine took home the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after recording 15 goals and 24 points along route to the Jets’ Stanley Cup victory. Laine, along with Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj Ehlers, and captain Blake Wheeler were four of the top scorers throughout the entire Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mathieu Perreault was the unsung hero for the Jets after he recorded 15 points and was a catalyst on the Jets’ power play.
The Winnipeg Jets Stanley Cup victory made them the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup since 1993, ending a 25 year Stanley Cup drought in Canada.
NHL 18 is currently available for the PS4 and Xbox One, and the Stanley Cup playoffs begin tonight with three first round matchups.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 will be released on July 24
As expected, Capcom will split the eight games from the Mega Man X franchise across two “Legacy Collections” for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. But don’t worry, both bundles will be available on the same date.
Earlier today, the publisher confirmed that Mega Man X Legacy Collection (with X, X2, X3, and X4) and Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (with X5, X6, X7, and X8) will be available to download (for $19.99 apiece) beginning on July 24. A special Retail Edition bundle containing both Legacy Collections (priced at $39.99) will also be available for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
According to the Capcom-Unity blog, each Mega Man X Legacy Collection will also feature a Musuem Mode packed with bonus content including galleries for concept art, trailers, and tie-in products. A music library and The Day of Σ prequel film will also be included:
Included with both collections is The Day of Σ, a video originally included with Maverick Hunter X that explores the origins of series antagonist Sigma and the rise of Mavericks while shedding additional light on the events leading up to Mega Man X. You’ll also be able to check out vintage trailers for every Mega man X game, a museum full of art, and view a variety of goodies including toys, trading cards, music collection packages, keychains, and plenty more featuring the cast of characters from the Mega Man X games over the years.
Players will also get to compete in the X Challenge, a new mode that pits X against two Mavericks at the same time:
X Challenge! Have you ever laid awake in bed dreaming of what it’s like to fight both Chill Penguin and Frost Walrus at the same time? You won’t have to wonder much longer, as this brand new mode for Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 and 2 will pit you against pairs of classic Mavericks. Take three weapons with you into battle, or defy the odds with a buster only run! Even the most die-hard X fans will have their skills put to the test, and even the least threatening Mavericks can surprise you when they’re teamed up together. Are you an S-Class Maverick hunter? With additional leaderboard support, you’ll be able to compare your best time and see how you stack up!
An extensive new trailer focusing on all these features has been embedded above.
New Retail Releases: Extinction
Another week… another new retail release that’s launching all by its lonesome.
This time, Iron Galaxy (the developers behind the Killer Instinct reboot) will bring Extinction to the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Published by Maximum Games, Extinction follows a soldier that might protect his kingdom from a rampaging horde of ogres:
Legend calls them the Ravenii, encroaching armies of bloodthirsty monsters standing 150 feet tall that once threatened to destroy humankind. Now the threat has returned, and only those trained in the ways of the ancient order stand a chance at defeating the ogres. You are one of the world’s last sentinels, a soldier named Avil equipped with the skills to battle the endless wave of Ravenii. Fight massive brutes and their minions across a sprawling countryside, defending cities and rescuing innocent villagers torn from their homes. This is no longer a war. It is an annihilation. And you are all that stands between humanity and extinction.
That’s all for now, but we’ll be back in a few days with a look at all the upcoming additions to the PlayStation Store, Xbox Games Store, and Nintendo eShop.
Impact Winter, The King of Fighters ’99, more added to Xbox Store
Microsoft has updated the Xbox Games Store with a handful of new Xbox One games on this fine Friday afternoon.
Impact Winter is a snowy survival game from Bandai Namco that asks players to help a team of people survive until help arrives. Also available to download today is The King of Fighters ’99, the sixth game in SNK’s fighting franchise, and the latest NeoGeo re-release from Hamster Corporation.
You can learn more about the rest of today’s additions to the Xbox Games Store after the break. (more…)