Xbox Store Today: The Walking Dead: A New Frontier Episode 3, Has-Been Heroes, RBI Baseball 2017, more

Posted on March 29, 2017 by John Scalzo

The dead walk once again as part of today’s Xbox Games Store update. Above the Law, the third episode in Telltale’s The Walking Dead: A New Fronter is now available to download for the Xbox One. Players will take control of Javier and attept to find a role for the character in his newly reunited family.

Also available to download today is Has-Been Heroes, the latest release from GameStop’s GameTrust label. The strategy game will give Xbox One owners the chance to flex their tactical muscles as they help a group of hapless protect two princesses on their way to the Academy.

Finally this week, baseball fans can step up to the plate with RBI Baseball 2017, the latest retro-styled simulation from MLB Advanced Media. Featuring all 30 MLB teams, and over 1,000 players, RBI Baseball 2017 is the only MLB-licensed game on the Xbox One.

You can learn more about all of these games after the break.

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Daily Scoop: March 29, 2017 – Telltale Walking Dead Sale

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Nicole Kline

The Water Festival happening in Pokemon Go has been very kind to me! I caught a lot of Magikarp (no shiny yet!) and today, I got a Lapras! I was so excited. And I finally have all three of the Gen 2 starters. I love that game!

Speaking of games we love, let’s talk about deals! There are some great sales happening at the Humble Store. Mafia III is $19.79, The Jackbox Party Pack 3 is $16.74, Orcs Must Die! 2 – Complete is $12.49, and Tabletop Simulator is $9.99. among others.

The Midweek Madness at Steam is on The Walking Dead franchise. Get The Telltale Everything Walking Dead Bundle for $32.60, which includes season 1, season 2, and everything else. Or, if you already have some, pick and choose which ones you want for 75% off! The Daily Deal is Jotun: Valhalla Edition for $4.94.

Today’s shirts are just after the break!

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New trailer and screenshots reveal Akiba’s Beat will be released for PS4, Vita on May 16

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Brittney Williams

XSEED Games has finally revealed an official release date for Akiba’s Beat, their spiritual successor to Akiba’s Trip: Undead and Undressed. While Akiba’s Trip was a Matured-focused title that centered on a vampire infestation taking place in Japan’s Akihabara district (the vampires could only be thwarted by stripping the deadly denizens of the night and exposing their bare bodies to sunlight), Akiba’s Beat takes a more traditional JRPG route while remaining in the same locale.

Akiba’s Beat is described by XSEED as a satirical take on the JRPG genre, however it sticks closely to the traditional formula by tasking players with navigating a town setting and speaking with NPCs for information, as well as transitioning to battling monsters known as “Delusions” in fantasy-themed settings called “Delusionscapes.”

Akiba’s Beat is rated T for Teen and will be released for the PlayStation 4 ($49.99) and PlayStation Vita ($39.99) on May 16. Players who opt to pre-order the game will also receive a 3.5” tall plush of Pinkun, the mascot of Akiba’s Beat.

In the meantime, feel free to check out the trailer embedded above and a few screenshots after the break.

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See the Opening Movie from Disgaea 5 Complete right here

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Brittney Williams

If you’ve already purchased a Nintendo Switch and have been on the lookout for new games, then Disgaea 5 Complete might be worth checking out. To further entice you, NIS America has also unveiled a new trailer showcasing the game’s Opening Movie.

Disgaea 5 focuses on the demon protagonist, Killia, and his companions, on their mission to thwart the malicious plans of the new overlord Void Dark, who is trying to enslave the Netherworld.

The strategy RPG was originally released back in October 2015 for the PlayStation 4, under the name Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance. So if you bought the game once before, then you might want to sit this new version out. However, Disgaea 5 Complete sets itself apart from its previous iteration by including all of the previously-released DLC including four fan-favorite characters, three character classes, and eight additional scenarios.

Disgaea 5 Complete will be released on the Nintendo Switch in both physical and digital formats on May 23 in North America and May 26 in Europe.

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Planescape: Torment – Enhanced Edition will be available on April 11

Posted on March 29, 2017 by John Scalzo

Beamdog and Chris Avellone have teamed up to bring Planescape: Torment into the modern age. The seminal RPG will be reborn on the PC (Windows, Mac, and Linux) and mobile devices (iOS and Android) as Planescape: Torment – Enhanced Edition on April 11. In addition to a gorgeous graphical makeover, the Enhanced Edition will include a number of futuristic new features:

Enhanced Edition Features

  • Enhanced Planescape: Chris Avellone, Lead Designer on Planescape Torment, has partnered with Beamdog to curate gameplay updates, bug fixes, and enhancements to best capture his original vision for the game.
  • Remastered Music: The full Planescape: Torment soundtrack has been remastered in-game to add more depth to Sigil and the multiverse.
  • 4K Interface: Sigil has never looked this good! The interface of Planescape: Torment has been rebuilt in high definition with tons of new convenience features.
  • A Planescape For Today: The Enhanced Edition includes modern features such as tab highlighting, area zooming, combat log, quickloot, and more!

You can learn more about Planescape: Torment’s Enhanced Edition by sneaking a peek at the FAQ on the game’s official website. And don’t forget to check out the Announcement Trailer for Planescape: Torment – Enhanced Edition, which has been embedded above.

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The Walking Dead: A New Frontier Episode 3, Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5, MLB The Show 17, more added to PS Store

Posted on March 29, 2017 by John Scalzo

It’s another big update for the PlayStation Store this week, so let’s get right to it…

Kingdom Hearts III is still no closer to release, but Square Enix wants to prepare PS4 players with the downloadable release of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix. The compilation includes four full Kingdom Hearts games (Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Herts: ReChain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep), and it offers the most complete look back at the franchise’s beginnings.

Telltale continues the story in The Walking Dead: A New Fronter this week with Episode 3: Above the Law. Now available to download for the PS4, players will need to help Javier find a role in his newly reunited family in the middle episode of this season.

Sports fans will have several new choices to choose from this week on the PlayStation Store, including dueling baseball games (MLB The Show 17 and RBI Baseball 2017), an old school hockey game (Old Time Hockey), and a boxing management simulation (Punch Club).

Elsewhere on the PlayStation Store, the “Play Collective” promotion rolls on with the PS4 release of Videocult’s side-scrolling survival game, Rain World.

Finally this week, Ska Studios will bring Salt and Sanctuary, their side-scrolling action RPG, to the Vita.

You can learn more about this week’s additions to the PlayStation Store after the break.

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Graceful Explosion Machine will be released for the Switch on April 6

Posted on March 28, 2017 by John Scalzo

Vertex Pop has announced (via Twitter) that they will bring Graceful Explosion Machine, their upcoming side-scrolling shooter, to the Nintendo Switch on April 6.

Graceful Explosion Machine will be priced at $12.99/€12.99, and it’s also expected to be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One later this Spring. And in case you missed it, Vertex Pop also released a very colorful trailer for the game last month.

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Try not to die of dysentery in The Caribbean Sail… now available for PC

Posted on March 28, 2017 by John Scalzo

For gamers of a certain age, The Oregon Trail isn’t just a game, it’s an experience that has never really been duplicated. But developer Victorian Clambake is going to try with The Caribbean Sail, a game where players try not to die of dysentery as they set sail for Nassau:

Name your crew… Choose your profession… Purchase a ship… Buy supplies… Set sail for Nassau… Spear fish for food… Get dysentery. Survive the voyage and set an online highscore or die horribly. Then do it all again

Featuring retro-styled graphics, and that “edutainment” feel you can only get from The Oregon Trail, The Caribbean Sail is now available to purchase (for $2.99) from the developer’s official website.

Victorian Clambake is also trying to get the game on Steam, and they’re seeking your votes through Steam Greenlight now.

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