The First Conception II Trailer is Here
The first English trailer for Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars was revealed today by Atlus. It gives gamers their first look at the 3DS version of the title, showing off animated cutscenes, combo attacks, Star Children classes and much more. Conception II is a turn-based RPG, with similar…
Should Every Game Feature Character Creation?
These days it seems that social issues are sky high on everybody's agenda, even in the world of gaming. While the list of topics is pretty extensive, one of the most common subjects people take issue with is human representation, or misrepresentation, to be precise. From stereotypical or sexualised depictions…
New Infamous: Second Son Trailer Showcases Reactions
The new trailer for Infamous: Second Son was revealed today by Sony. It features quotes taken from numerous official sources who have been hands on with the title, and it's no surprise they all make the PS4 exclusive sound outstanding. Infamous is in particular noted for providing players with a…
Industry Veterans Bring Outrise To Life
Outrise is still very early in development, but it is no doubt one to watch. Envisioned by founder James Wearing and his team of AAA game designers, the title is in the hands of some of the best in the industry. Collectively, the team have worked on titles such as…
Resident Evil 4 HD Coming to PC
Capcom have announced that the ultimate HD edition of Resident Evil 4 is on its way to PC. Available worldwide through Steam, with addition retail copies for those in Europe, the remastered survival horror is set to launch on February 28th. Resident Evil 4 is highly regarded as one of…
Yuna’s Outfit Confirmed for Lightning Returns: FFXIII Pre-Orders
Today Square Enix have revealed a new pre-order incentive for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. 'Spira's Summoner,' aka Yuna's Final Fantasy X outfit, will be available for American customers who pre-order the title through Amazon. This is on top of the Cloud Strife outfit, which is already bundled in with…
Microsoft Confirm Fable Trilogy
In preparation for the release of Fable Anniversary next month, Microsoft have announced Fable Trilogy. This will be released on the same day as Fable Anniversary on February 7th, but is still in development. The bundle will include all three Fable titles for a cheaper price than you would pay…
Rune Factory 4 European Release Cancelled
Following the bankruptcy of Neverland last year, the future was unclear for Rune Factory 4's journey to European shores. However, today Marvelous AQL Europe has dashed all fans' hopes by confirming that the title has been cancelled. Their statement is as follows. “We regret to inform you that the European…
Exciting New Trailer for Lightning Returns: FFXIII
A new trailer emerged today for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Featured at the end of the XBL demo that many missed out on, but can hopefully check out soon, this glimpse of the title has a much more theatrical approach than we've seen before. With a focus on the…
Spellforce 2: Demons of the Past Review
Spellforce 2: Demons of the Past is the latest addition to the generally successful Spellforce series published by Nordic Games. Not a direct expansion of the previous titles, Demons of the Past is a stand-alone entry that doesn’t require a single one of its predecessors to be able to play…
Nintendo Will Survive, But I Won’t Be Helping
With all the drama that's transpired around Nintendo recently, it could be enough to make some fans worry. Whether it's their falling sales forecast, questions over leadership, or price issues with the Wii U, everything seems to be slowly but surely sinking. In spite of all these problems, I still…
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Phantom Demo Recorded
Earlier this week the demo for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII showed up on Xbox Live, to the surprise of everyone who saw it. However, the content mysteriously vanished without a trace within a few hours. Square Enix have since stated that this was due to a technical glitch, which…
Arcane Chronicles Beta Starts Today
Today, closed beta testing has begun for Nexon Europe's free-to-play MMORPG, Arcane Chronicles. Any beta key winners and community members can now venture online to experience this classic and engaging browser-based RPG for themselves. Arcane Chronicles promises to offer unique characters and innovative character levelling, hundreds of demanding quests, and…
Latest Dark Souls II Screenshots Reveal New Characters
Following the recent release of the Cursed trailer for Dark Souls II, a whole new batch of screenshots have been revealed for the game. The images are a mix of both action and dialogue shots, capturing a huge amount characters, monsters and environments from Drangelic, so be sure to check…
Bethesda to Release Limited Edition TES: Online Lithographs
This Friday, January 17th, Bethesda will be releasing three limited edition lithographs for The Elder Scrolls Online. Each high-quality artwork, pictured below, will feature one of the alliance leaders from the game; Jorunn the Skald-King, Queen Ayrenn, or High King Emeric. The prints are selling for $40 each, but you…
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Xbox Demo Now Available (Updated)
The demo for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is now available on Xbox Live. As with most demos it is free to download but it appears you need a Gold account to be able to access it, so those who aren't subscribed will miss out. While it hasn't cropped up…
Microsoft Announce Limited Edition Titanfall Controller
Today, Microsoft announced the upcoming release of a limited edition Titanfall themed wireless controller for Xbox One. The design was the result of a collaborative effort between Respawn Entertainment and the Xbox team, where the designers aimed to create a controller that felt as though it had been plucked straight…
Digitally Downloaded to Celebrate the Art of Games
There seems to be an endless debate on whether or not video games are worthy of being called an art form, but there is one team who whole-heartedly believe in medium's artistic merit and aim to celebrate the creative individuals who make it all possible. Independent games publisher Digitally Downloaded…
The Wolf Among Us Episode 2 Release Window Confirmed
Earlier today, Kevin Bruner, president of Telltale Games, announced via the Telltale forums that episode 2 of The Wolf Among Us should be available the first week of February. This follows recent delays to the release due to a 'variety of reasons,' but Bruner assures fans that everything is now…
The Banner Saga Review
The sun shines bright in the ice blue sky, but it does not raise your spirits. The trail before you is long, the weather is bleak, and death is biting at your heels. You’ve been marching for days – weeks – trying to escape the mechanical beings that threaten your…
Square Enix to Publish El Shaddai Manga Adaptation
It's been over two years since El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron came to western shores, and to be honest, it didn't make a big impression. While the game received generally positive feedback for its stunning visuals and curious story, the game play was slightly underwhelming, and it was overall…