Monthly Archives: February 2015
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation Heads to PS Vita
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation is coming to PlayStation Vita this summer.
The game is a remake of Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory released in 2012 for PlayStation 3. The remake is said to feature an expanded story, new scenarios, and even more zany comedy.
“It’s time to Nep-Nep like it’s 1989,” reads the press release. “Neptune’s been sucked into an alternate dimension of Gamindustri! In order for her to escape from this late ‘80s world, Neptune will have to collect enough shares to open up the path to her own dimension. Sounds easy enough – except a nefarious alliance called the Seven Sages wants to rid Gamindustri of all CPUs, including Neptune!”
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation lets players have an impact on the virtual world, allowing them modify dungeon treasures and tweak enemy difficulty as they see fit.
Here’s Whats in the New Elder Scrolls Online Cash Shop
The Elder Scrolls Online new Crown Store will add the ability to buy health, magicka and stamina potions, along with ones that will increase the rate at which you accrue experience.
A new blog post offers a look at some of the items players will be able to purchase once the game introduces a cash shop as part of its transition away from a subscription model.
The main thrust of what will be offered are "customisation and convenience" items that shouldn't affect the core game. While unique mounts, vanity pets and costumes are the extent of the "customisation" portion, some concern has been raised the potions could create a pay-to-win scenario. Game director Matt Firor is keen to emphasise such worries are unfounded:
New Wario, Rosalina and Donkey Kong Amiibo Spotted
Nintendo today launched Mario Party 10's Japanese website, and hidden within are pictures of never before seen Amiibo.
The images from the site show new Amiibo designs for Wario, Rosalina and Donkey Kong, but it is currently unclear whether Nintendo will release them under the Super Mario Bros. Amiibo range, or a new Mario Party 10 range.
Given how quickly the last Rosalina Amiibo sold out, fans would be wise to pre-order these as soon as possible if they don't want to miss out.
Keep it locked to IGN to find out the release date for this new wave of Amiibo once we have it.
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Naruto Wall Battles to Return in Next Ninja Storm
This week's issue of manga publication Shonen Jump has confirmed that wall battles will be making a return in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.
While wall battles made their debut in the original Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, they have been absent in every iteration since. As well as bringing back wall battles, the upcoming Naruto brawler will also allow players to run across cliffs - further opening up the battlefield.
This is the first Naruto game to be developed for current-gen systems, and promises to shake up the series' tried and tested combat while also featuring the largest roster in the franchise's history.
No western release date has been announced yet, but the game is set to be released in Japan on PS4, Xbox One and PC this year.
I Am Bread Adds Baguette, Garden, and New Modes
Today, Bossa Studios is releasing a new level, two new modes, and a new bread type for I Am Bread.
In the update, players will be taking their bread simulation outdoors into The Garden.
There are also two new game modes. Free Roam mode was much requested by fans, and allows you to explore any level to your heart's content. In Rampage Mode, it's all about causing as much destruction as possible.
Lastly, the game will be feeling a little French with the addition of a playable baguette.
I Am Bread is available on Steam Early Access for £7 / $10. Make sure to keep up with IGN's coverage of updates.
Story of Seasons Gets Release Date
XSEED Games has announced via Twitter that Story of Seasons will be coming to North America on March 31.
Exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS, players can "create fully customizable character
, selecting gender, hair style and facial features as desired" before moving into a small settlement in Oak Tree Town. Time will be spent tending to crops and animals, building relationships, and collecting resources to expand all aspects of their home, "granting total freedom to shape their homestead as they wish and fit virtually any play style."
Bloodborne’s Haunting Music
Like From Software's games before it, Bloodborne is punctuated with epic, brutal, and memorable boss battles. But while the art and combat design are both part of the reason why these encounters are so iconic, there's an unsung hero to the Souls series: its incredible music.
That's why we're happy to debut a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into producing one of these tracks. Seeing the song emanate an entire orchestra alongside a choir makes you appreciate the piece even more.
For much more on Bloodborne, stay tuned all month to IGN First.
Simpsons Sparks Mass Protests in Bolivia
Thousands of fans in Bolivia were so upset by a recent time slot change for The Simpsons that they took to the streets in protest.
The New York Post reports that these fans -- some of whom dressed in costume as their favorite Simpsons characters -- flooded the streets of La Paz, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba to demand that Bolivian network Unitel return their beloved TV series to its old time slot.
The network heard the protestors loud and clear. According to The :Latin Times, "Unitel is bringing The Simpsons back to its original timeslot for two whole hours, instead of 45 minutes!"
Sons of Anarchy Returns in True Form on iOS
With the series finale of Sons of Anarchy still fresh in our minds, the release of its IOS game counterpart doesn't stray much farther past the guns, sex, and high-octane panache of the show.
Kurt Sutter has released Sons of Anarchy: The Prospect onto the mobile (and soon to be PC) market and its a return to form.
IGN had a chance to talk with Sutter about the new entry in his highly praised IP. Read on for details on how he approached the development of the game and the subsequent storytelling in its 10-episode arc.
IGN: I played the game last night, the first episode, it was awesome. I just want to say, it felt like it took no time for me to feel like I was back in the Sons world, which is a great feeling for me. Going into the development of this, what was it like switching over from TV development to game development?
PS4 Back On Top For January Console Sales
As to be expected, the NPD Group today revealed that overall video game hardware sales in the US declined by 23 percent, spurred by slow sales coming out of the holiday season.
The current-gen PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles finished a combined 22 percent under last month, while combined sales of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 decreased by 35 percent.
While the NPD report did not specifically declare a clear console winner for the month, in a statement from Sony, the company said, "PlayStation 4 was the top selling console in January and remains the cumulative leader in the U.S. according to NPD data."
In any case, consoles are overall healthier than they've ever been. The total number of PS4 and Xbox One's currently out in the wild is "close to 60 percent" higher than that of the hardware totals for the Xbox 360 and PS3 at this time in their respective lifecycles.