Square-Enix has announced that the arcade version of Dissidia Final Fantasy will be getting an August update, which will add Jecht from Final Fantasy X.
Nothing has been said if he will be joining the console port as of yet.
You can check out the reveal trailer and gameplay video below.
Released by Marvelous USA/XSEED, Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star has slashed its way to the Nintendo Switch as one of the first action packed, hack-and-slash title based off the “Fate” anime series. This time around the ports come with all of the previous DLC costumes that were released on the Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita versions, along with the exclusive new Unshackled Bride outfit.
Story
Fate/Extella starts with its own original story that follows three different factions that are battling to take control over “SE.RA.PH”. with characters from Fate/EXTRA, Fate/Stay Night, Fate/Zero, Fate/Apocrypha and Fate/Grand Order.
The story isn’t for everyone, and is not the main focus of this title, but it is there for fans of the series. The story is split up into 6 chapters for each faction and you follow the protagonists of each story as they fight for their faction…….with some fan service included
As someone who has never watched any of the Fate series, the characters and story did catch my interest, and did leave me wanting more. But I can say to new players, the story is a hit or miss.
Visuals
The graphics actually hold up pretty well for the Switch in portable mode and TV mode. I never experienced any frame drops and was amazed by the presentation of the gameplay animation overall.
With cut scenes to go with the story, animations for the transformations in battle, and the lighting, models and particle effects resembling the PS4 and PSVita ports, players will be amazed that they are playing this title on the Switch. (I had nothing bad to say on visuals)
Audio
One of the most known aspects of games in this genre is that the soundtrack is usually a rock inspired soundtrack, but that is not the case of Fate/Extella. Fate/Extella’s soundtrack will have players feeling like they are in a medieval themed anime, as well as a few stages having the ancient Japan feel and the usual techno music.
The soundtrack is a perfect fit, as it never draws players out of the gameplay or even the cut scenes. This is a soundtrack that is recommended to check out for anyone who love the anime and old-school game style music.
Gameplay
Fate/Extella follows the combat style from such franchises like Dynasty Warriors, and the Senran Kagura series where you rush your way through a screen full of thousands of enemies. The difference this time is that it features characters from the Fate series. Players will be using flashy combat attacks, perform a massive combo, and completing side missions, all while defending areas or taking out the bosses of each stage. You might be asking yourself, “Do I need to be a fan of the anime series or Hack and slash genre?” The answer is NO! Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star is a fantastic title for the Nintendo Switch!
Players will jump into its Main Story mode, which has 3 unique main characters stories, which are told in a visual novel approach for each interaction for the characters. The core gameplay is simple, and the map is separated into sections that are controlled by your faction and the enemies. You are given goals to accomplish for each battle while you have to defend your points and takeover the enemies points. Along the way in doing so, the enemies have sub bosses enter the battlefield that try to get in your way. The gameplay is solid to the core, but can get repetitive, as other games of this genre do.
Verdict
Fate/Extella The Umbral Star is a must pick up for anyone who owns a Nintendo Switch! It might be a hack-n-slash title that hits the perfection mark, but it is a game not to pass up, especially to play on the go. I recommend this game to new players and veterans, as it will add a single player title next to your Breath of the Wild on your console/ handheld hybrid.
Nintendo has announced that the highly anticipated SNES Classic Edition will be available for pre-order late August. This is the REAL DEAL, unlike the error that happened recently with Walmart.
Here is what Nintendo had to say:
“We appreciate the incredible anticipation that exists for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system, and can confirm that it will be made available for pre-order by various retailers late this month.
A significant amount of additional systems will be shipped to stores for launch day, and throughout the balance of the calendar year.”
The Snes Classic Edition is set to launch September 29 for $79.99 in the US.
Pre-Orders
Agents of Mayhem ($59.99)(out 8-15)
Cities: Skylines – PlayStation®4 Edition ($39.99)(out 8-15)
Matterfall ($19.99)(out 8-15)
Nidhogg 2 ($12.74)(out 8-15)
Sonis mania ($19.99)(out 8-15)
Undertale ($14.99)(out 8-15)
PSVR Games
CastleStorm VR Edition ($14.99)
Dino Frontier ($29.99)
Theseus ($19.99)
PS4 Games
ACA NEOGEO Super Sidekicks ($7.99)
Demetrios – The BIG Cynical Adventure ($7.99)
Digerati Bundle 5 Pack Part 4 ($36.49/PS+ $10.94)
Drawfighters ($24.99)
Dreadnought (Free to play)
Frisky Business ($9.99/PS+ $7.49)
The Long Dark ($34.99)
Marvel Heroes Omega – Black Cat pack ($19.99)
Patapon Remastered ($14.99)
Rugby League Live 4 ($59.99)
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun ($49.99)
Sundered ($17.99)
Titandfall 2 Ultimate Edition ($39.99)
PS4 Add-On Content
Birthdays the Beginning DLC (Free)
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III – C.O.D.E Double Duty Pack ($3.99)
Dirt 4 Hyundai R5 rally car ($2.49)
Dirt 4 Team Booster Pack ($1.99)
Dreadnought GP Packs ($4.99 for 500 and up to $99.99 for 14,000)
DREADNOUGHT: THE HACTAR HERO SHIP (Free)
NBA Playgrounds Roster Unlock ($9.99)
Skyforge Seasonal Pack: August ($14.99)
TEKKEN 7 – Eliza ($4.99)
TEKKEN 7 – TAIKO NO TATSUJIN Pack (Free)
TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE – MUTE GRAVEL BLAST SET ($7.99)
War Thunder Fiat CR3bis Starter Pack ($9.99)
War Thunder Fiat G.55s Advanced Pack ($23.99)
World of Tanks Beastly Duo I ($60.99)
World of Tanks Beastly Duo II ($45.99)
World of Tanks Beastly Duo III ($47.99)
World of Tanks Beastly Duo IV ($23.99)
World of Tanks Beastly Trio ($73.99)
World of Tanks Die Raubtiere Mega ($98.99)
World of Tanks Predator Pack ($87.99)
PS Vita Games
Collar X Malice ($39.99)
It’s Spring Again ($1.99)
Totally Digital Sale (Sale Price, PlayStation Plus Price)
PlayStation 4
Act it Out! – $3.49, $2.09
ADK Damashii – $5.24, $3.74
Adult Swim Games Starter Pack – $19.99, $15.99
Albedo: Eyes From Outer Space – $3.74, $2.24
Armikrog – $5.99, $4.99
Awesomenauts Assemble! – $3.99, $2.49
Banner Saga 2 – $13.99, $11.99
Banner Saga Complete Pack + Survival Mode – $30.39, $26.59
Blackwood Crossing – $11.19, $10.39
Blue Rider – $4.99, $3.49
Butcher – $7.99, $6.99
Crypt of the NecroDancer – $4.49, $2.99
Dogos – $6.59, $5.39
Enter the Gungeon – $10.49, $8.99
Eventide: Slavic Fable – $5.99, $3.99
Foul Play – $4.49, $3.49
Headlander – $5.99, $3.99
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number – $10.49, $8.99
Inside My Radio – $7.49, $5.99
Ironclad Tactics – $4.49, $2.99
Jump Stars – $4.49, $3.49
KillAllZombies – $6.99, $4.19
Layers of Fear – $10.99, $6.99
Lichtspeer – $6.99, $5.99
Lost Sea – $4.49, $2.99
Magicka 2 – $5.24, $3.74
Mantis Burn Racing – $10.49, $5.99
Metal Slug 3 – $5.99, $4.49
Metal Slug Anthology – $7.99, $5.99
Mother Russia Bleeds – $8.24, $6.74
Mount & Blade: Warband – $9.99, $7.99
Never Alone – $4.49, $2.99
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas – $8.99, $7.49
Overcooked – $10.19, $8.49
Paranautical Activity – $3.99, $1.99
Rainbow Moon – $4.49, $2.99
Rain World – $11.99, $9.99
Riptide GP2 – $3.49, $2.79
Rise & Shine – $5.99, $4.49
Seasons After Fall – $15.99, $11.99
Shadow Blade: Reload – $7.49, $5.99
Shadow Warrior – $8.99, $5.99
Shadow Warrior 2 – $27.99, $23.99
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse – $13.99, $11.99
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – $15.99, $13.39
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – $5.99, $4.99
Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom – $23.99, $17.99
Skylar & Plux: Adventure of Clover Island – $7.49, $4.49
Slain: Back From Hell – $7.49, $5.09
Small Radios Big Televisions – $7.19, $5.99
Strafe – $13.99, $11.99
Tango Fiesta – $4.99, $3.99
The Jackbox Party Pack – $38.99, $32.99
The Shadow Warrior Collection – $35.99, $29.99
Toren – $5.99, $4.99
VR Ping Pong (PSVR) – $7.49, $5.99
Ys Origin – $13.99, $11.99
Ubisoft Publisher Sale
PlayStation 4
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles Trilogy – $9.99
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag – $11.99
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Gold Edition – $19.99
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – $19.99
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Gold Edition – $27.99
Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection – $24.99
Assassin’s Creed Triple Pack: Black Flag, Unity, Syndicate – $29.69
Assassin’s Creed Unity – $11.99
Far Cry 4 – $15.99
Far Cry 4 + Far Cry Primal – $34.99
Far Cry 4 Gold Edition – $23.99
Far Cry Primal – $19.99
Far Cry Primal Digital Apex Edition – $21.99
For Honor – $29.99
For Honor Deluxe Edition – $34.99
For Honor Gold Edition – $49.99
Ghost Recon Wildlands – $35.99
Ghost Recon Wildlands and Rainbow Six Siege – $59.99
Ghost Recon Wildlands Deluxe Edition – $41.99
Ghost Recon Wildlands Gold Edition – $59.99
Hasbro Family Fun Pack Super Edition – $29.99
Just Dance 2017 – $24.99
Just Dance 2017 Gold Edition – $29.99
Monopoly Family Fun Pack – $7.99
Rainbow Six Siege – $24.99
Rainbow Six Siege Complete Edition – $59.99
Rainbow Six Siege Year 2 Gold Edition – $47.99
Rayman Legends – $9.99
Rocksmith 2014 Edition Remastered – $19.99
Steep – $29.99
Steep and The Crew – $39.99
Steep Gold Edition – $35.99
The Crew – $14.99
The Crew and Trackmania Turbo – $26.99
The Division – $19.99
The Division and Rainbow Six Siege – $41.99
The Division Gold Edition – $31.49
Trackmania Turbo – $15.99
Trials Fusion – $7.99
Trials Fusion: Awesome Max Edition – $15.99
Trials of the Blood Dragon – $5.99
Watch Dogs – $11.99
Watch Dogs Gold Edition – $19.99
New Release Deals
Demetrios: The BIG Cynical Adventure (PS4, cross-buy) – $7.99
Digerati Bundle 5 Pack Part 4 (PS4, PS Vita) – $10.94 (PS+)
Frisky Business (PS4) – $7.49 (PS+)
Sundered (PS4) – $17.99
New Freebies
Birthdays the Beginning Cube Creator DX Set (PS4)
Birthdays the Beginning Desert Rat Squad Set (PS4)
Birthdays the Beginning Prinny Doll (PS4)
Birthdays the Beginning Renegade Set (PS4)
DiRT 4 Founder Icon (PS4)
Dreadnought (PS4)
Dreadnought: The Hactar Hero Ship (PS4)
Dreadnought Hangar Dynamic Theme (PS4)
Dreadnought Sinley Bay Dynamic Theme (PS4)
Dreadnought SHAREfactory Theme (PS4)
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Demo (PS4)
Tekken 7 TAIKO NO TATSUJIN Pack (PS4)
The Town of Light Demo (PS4)
Other Deals
RiME (PS4) – $19.79
Today Capcom has confirmed on Twitter, that Firebrand and Dormammu will be joining Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite’s roster.
Dormammu and Firebrand are fired up for #MVCI, and this week they kick off our Marvel Comics variant covers! pic.twitter.com/fAdSlltv9e
— MVC: Infinite (@marvelvscapcom) August 1, 2017
Capcom has said that they will be showing gameplay of both characters during Gamescom, on August 22.
Here’s the list of confirmed Infinite characters so far:
- Black Panther (DLC)
- Captain America
- Captain Marvel
- Doctor Strange
- Dormammu
- Gamora
- Hawkeye
- Hulk
- Iron Man
- Nova
- Rocket Raccoon
- Spider-Man
- Thanos
- Thor
- Ultron
- Arthur
- Chris Redfield
- Chun-Li
- Dante
- Firebrand
- Frank West
- Jedah Dohma
- Mega Man X
- Mike Haggar
- Morrigan Aensland
- Nathan Spencer
- Nemesis
- Ryu
- Sigma (DLC)
- Strider Hiryu
- Zero
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