Yearly Archives: 2019

Atelier Ryza to Launch in October 2019

KOEI TECMO and GUST revealed that the latest in the adorable alchemy franchise, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout is coming in October. Launching on October 29th, 2019 for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and Windows via Steam, it will star Ryza. Ryza is a teenage tomboy Ryza and her band of mischievous friends will go on an adventure of magic, mystery, and self-discovery.

Throughout her journey, Ryza will rely upon her newfound powers of synthesis; creating items which will help her overcome any obstacle in her path, including the powerful new threat facing her beloved hometown. Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout will also feature a new synthesis interface, which will clearly display required materials and effects that can be added at a simple glance.

This new ‘Linkage Synthesis’ system features a fixed number of cells that players can unlock via strategic item placement – extending a variety of different results imbued onto the final product depending on the way the cell branches. There will also be a new process, ‘Item Rebuild’ where created items to be used again during synthesis. Rebuilding an item will offer a chance to make it stronger than it was built, and the more times an item is rebuilt, the greater it will become. But it will also cause the amount of dexterity required to increase, which limits who can use them.

KILL la KILL – IF Now Available

KILL la KILL

ARC SYSTEM WORKS, creators of the legendary Blaz Blue and Guilty Gear franchises have a new fighting game, now available on Playstation 4, Switch and Xbox One – KILL la KILL – IF! Based on the 2013 anime, KILL la KILL is back in a 3D arena fighter, where players control Satsuki Kiryuin, Ryuko Matoi, and many more characters. It will feature an alternate story that draws players deeper into the KILL la KILL universe.

Takeshi Yamanaka, Producer at Arc System Works had this to say about KILL la KILL – IF:

“Almost 6 years since Studio TRIGGER’s mega-hit KILL la KILL aired, we are very excited to finally be able to bring this game to you. During development, everyone at Arc System Works and A Plus Games most certainly heard all the American fans’ voices across the pond.”

“I’m personally very pleased that under the watchful eye of Studio TRIGGER, we were able to re-create the the original costumes in the game (lol), and I know all of you American fans might be worried you’re missing out on the cover art… but pro-tip: (whispers) turn it around.”

“If you were a fan of the original, you will 200% enjoy this game. And, even if you’re not familiar with KILL la KILL, you’ll be blown away by the insane animation.”

KILL la KILL – IF Features:

  • BRAND NEW STORY – Experience “Another KILL la KILL”, a brand new story line supervised under the original scenario writer, Kazuki Nakashima!
  • SIMPLE YET DEEP MECHANICS – Dominate your opponent with deep mind games, and devastate them with stunning animations.
  • CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE – Pick your fighter from a roster of unique and charismatic characters, ripped straight from the anime! Both Mako Mankanshoku and the Ultimate Double Naked DTR will be joining the roster of KILL la KILL – IF in the future as free DLC.
  • KETSUI TESTAMENT – Activate your Ketsui Burst and hit your opponent to start the Rock-Paper-Scissors debate! Win to increase your Ketsui Level and become more powerful.
  • FIBER LOST SECRET ARTS – Reach the highest Ketsui Level and unleash spectacular attacks on your opponent!
  • KILL la KILL BROUGHT TO LIFE – The look and the feel of the original anime series recreated with 3D cel-shading technology!
  • RELIVE THE MOMENTS – Your favorite scenes from the original series are revived with stunning visuals and cinematics!
  • 3D ARENA ACTION – Maneuver around the 3D battlefield with ease, and perform devastating combos on your opponents!
  • STUDIO TRIGGER – KILL la KILL – IF was created under the watchful eye of Studio TRIGGER, who are accepting of nothing but the highest of quality.

Book of Hours Kickstarter Moves to September

Book of Hours Kickstarter date

Weather Factory revealed today that their upcoming £100,000 Kickstarter for Book of Hours will be pushed back to September 3rd, 2019. The melancholy library RPG is still joining on Kickstarter, but they understand that for those in the US, Pax West is happening during the original date, and want them to have a chance to donate if that is their wish.  They also will have some teases of the backer rewards in the near future. These will include mantlepiece companions and mysterious package-esque ephemera.

Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition Coming to Nintendo Switch in August

Versus Evil and Obsidian Entertainment are bringing Pillars of Eternity to the Nintendo Switch on August 8th, with Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition. It will retail for 49.99 and can be pre-ordered digitally, with a 20% discount. Nintendo Switch players and newcomers to the Pillars universe will get to experience the deep sense of exploration and discovery in a meticulously crafted RPG adventure that was made possible by over 70,000 backers on Kickstarter. All updates that appeared on the PC version will be available in this edition of the game as well. This will also include the two-part DLC, The White March: Parts I & II.

For its part, Versus Evil General Manager Steve Escalante said: “We are thrilled to be announcing that Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition is launching on Nintendo Switch in August. Our continued partnership with Obsidian reaffirms our combined commitment in delivering one of the best RPG experiences available to Nintendo Switch players.”

Battalion 1944 Unveils 12 Month Free Content Roadmap, and Esports Investment

Battalion 1944 Roadmap

Battalion 1944 made a pair of huge announcements yesterday, from esports to a content roadmap. Bulkhead Interactive is gearing up for Esports support and invested 650k into a series of upcoming tournaments. The Registration for The Plays summer Blitzkrieg Open and Premier Leagues are open for the next ten days, with a 20k prize pool. The link to register can be found here. There will be a double XP weekend from Friday to celebrate the next update and release of the roadmap. (Friday 26th July 12:00 BST – Monday 29th July 12:00 BST). Battalion 1944 also revealed a Roadmap for content planned for the next 12 months, and the full article can be found here.

Roadmap Highlights:

  • Large Seasonal & Monthly Updates
  • British Faction & Weapons
  • New Unlocks & Skins
  • Map Reworks

I Am Not A Monster Opens Up ‘First Contact’ Single-Player Beta

I am not a monster news

I am not a Monster is a title by Cheerdealers by Alawar Premium, and it officially opened up their Beta First Contact today. This is a single-player campaign scheduled to leave beta in the second half of 2019. This campaign will have 8 playable characters, and you play all 8 during the game on a variety of levels. There are 40 levels and about 10 hours of gameplay. The beta is live as of June 24th, and all owners of the original I am not a Monster (multiplayer) can access it on Steam, via this link. Those who are interested can also get a link here to get a link to the beta download.

What to expect in the current closed beta: 

    • 6 levels
    • 7 characters
    • Turn-based battles
    • Introduction to the plot
    • Survey after the beta
    • Weekly giveaway of keys for any Alawar Premium game previously released: A key will be distributed to everyone who completes a survey (people can choose what game they want to win in the survey)