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MGO is finally up as of now

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MGO Is Finally Up and Running

As you know Metal Gear Online was set to be released around the world at 12am today, but some locations had to wait just a little while longer for the download to be available.. As of now, MGO is up and playable to everyone. When you first start the game you’ll have960MBs download, then you’ll be ready for action.
Hope you guy’s enjoy it. Keep an eye out for our review of Metal Gear Online soon.

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Games Out This Week Oct 6th – 9th

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Running out of things to play? No worries, there are new games coming out this week to help you get back into the game.

Tuesday – Oct. 6

Onigiri

Onigiri

Released in for

  • PS4
Onigiri is a free to play MMORPG for the PC and PlayStation 4.

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

 

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Released in for

  • PS4
Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance is the sixth home console entry to the legendary Disgaea series tells a tale of revenge, and of rebellion.

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax

Released in for

  • PS3
  • VITA
Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax is a 2D crossover fighting game featuring popular characters from Japanese novels published under the Dengeki Bunko label.

RIDE

RIDE

Released in for

  • XONE
  • PS4
RIDE offers an intense and incredibly deep racing experience with more than 100 bikes from the world’s most popular manufacturers, along with a diverse selection of circuits that range from …

Rock Band 4

Rock Band 4 (Fender Stratocaster Bundle)

Released in for

  • PS4
  • XONE
Rock Band 4 is the next generation of the award-winning social and interactive music-gaming platform for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Saint Seiya: Soldiers' Soul

Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul

Released in for

  • PS4
  • PS3
  • PC
The legendary Gold Saints come back to life wearing their God Cloths in Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul.

Elite: Dangerous

Elite: Dangerous

Released in for

  • XONE
Elite: Dangerous is a space simulation game set in an online, persistent, full-scale recreation of the Milky Way.

 

Super Meat Boy

 

Super Meat Boy

Released in for

  • PS4
  • VITA
Transformers: Devastation

 

Transformers: Devastation

Released in for

  • PS4
  • PS3
  • X360
  • + 2 more
Transformers: Devastation is a third-person action-brawler game with a breathtaking comic book-inspired visual style.
Farming Simulator 16

Farming Simulator 16

Released in for

  • VITA
Manage your own farm and drive massive machines in an open world!
Sayonara UmiharaKawase +

 

Sayonara UmiharaKawase

Released in for

  • PC

Dragon Age: Inquisition

 

 

Dragon Age: Inquisition – Game of the Year Edition

Released in for

  • XONE
  • PS4
Dragon Age: Inquisition is the third entry in BioWare’s epic fantasy role-playing game trilogy.

Thursday – Oct. 8

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Released in for

  • 3DS
Sonic must save Tails and the animals from Dr. Robotnik, by finding six Chaos Emeralds, and giving them to six robots.

 

Friday – Oct. 9

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash

Released in for

  • 3DS
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash comes to the Nintendo 3DS system with a fresh, new take on the franchise. In this side-scrolling game, Chibi-Robo uses his plug and cord to whip enemies, …

Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection

Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection

Released in for

  • PS4
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection includes the single-player campaigns for Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams – Director’s Cut

Released in for

  • WIIU
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced platformer with a twist that derives its name from the protagonist, a little girl stuck in a dream world.

Valkyria Chronicles

Valkyria Chronicles

Released in for

  • PC
Set during a fictional European War, this RPG features action and strategy elements. And tanks.

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Forza Motorsport 6 Review

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Forza Motorsport 6 Review
By UNDED

            The latest installment in the Turn 10 developed franchise, Forza Motorsport 6, now brings the series water effects, better driving physics, and enough content to have you playing this game until the next Forzais released. There are three major racing modes: a highly extensive single player campaign, an enormous multiplayer mode, and showcase events that challenge you to battle it out in specific divisions with specific cars. You won’t need DLC for the game because the game is chock full of content, buy you’ll still want it anyway.

            To start off, this game is gorgeous. All the cars from Holden to Hummers are recreated in the most excruciating detail down to headlight shine, rim shimmer, and the sun getting in your eyes. As your car gets damaged (and it will), the paint degrades and the body morphs into a twisted heap of metal racing around the track. The graphics are ever more present when you customize your car with decals and special paints and thanks to a copy/paste tool you’ll never have to guess if your decals match on both sides. Included is a Photo Mode that lets you stop the race whenever you see fit and take a sweet pic of your car with various filters and lighting effects.

            The music itself is nothing special. It never hyped me up in a race, and sometimes reminded me more of an aviation game than anything else. More often than not, I would just put on my headphones and let my Spotify playlist do its thing. The sound effects, however, are a completely different story. Hearing the engine of my dream car (the Dodge Viper) roar to life in my first race gave me chills. Not just a beautiful sound effect, tires squealing will actually help you to recognize when you’re pushing the gas too hard, or braking too soon. As you pass by the finish line in your laps, you’ll also hear the crowd cheer you on.

            Seeing as how Forza was Xbox’s answer to compete with PlayStation’s Gran Turismo, physics have always played a big part in the series. Here, Turn 10 has pulled all the stops. Racing on a regular track is hard enough, especially when you’re just starting to get the feel for things. I don’t play racing sims too often so this was something I had to get used to, but after a couple hours I was comfortable enough that I could start tuning my car. You can change the alignment of your suspension, the stiffness of the springs, and the downforce of the front and back of your car individually –tuning can get extremely extensive. Even so, I never felt that I couldn’t win a race if everything wasn’t tuned just right. In fact, all I ever “tuned” was the tire pressure. That’s right, the tire pressure alone meant the difference between 5thplace, and lapping the last few cars to take home 1st. I laugh to think just how much of a difference that would make on a real track, but maybe it does. Turn 10 has put so much detail into everything else in Forza for the past 10 years, I’d hate to think they’re exaggerating their seriousness for the sport. Still, tuning matters. Even with a “perfect” tune, the tracks are a “whole ‘nother beast” of their own. The first time I raced a wet track was the most horrific thing I endured in a racing game. The track was wet so I wasn’t trying to go too fast. As I was coming to a turn I saw a puddle of water in the road. Being the cautious man that I am, I took my foot off the accelerator and lightly tapped on the brake. Wrong. My car hydroplaned and sent me into the wall at 80mph. The state of the track can be a huge help as well. In one particularly memorable race, I started off the line and was in the back as usual, until the first turn when I hit a small pile of dirt scattered across the road. The dirt actually helped me to slide into the turns. One second I had grip, then I’d hit the dirt and lose as much traction as I needed, just to grip the road again and leave my opponents behind. I must have raced that track for an hour because I was having so much fun.  

The single player career mode has no story to speak of, and that’s ok because this is a racing sim. The focus is not on the driver, but the gameplay. Thankfully, this is where Forza shines the brightest. The career mode will take you through various disciplines of racing including super street, grand touring, all the way up to ultimate motorsport. However, because of the Showcases mode, you don’t have to wait until your 70thhour into the game to race Formula or Super cars. As you progress through the story, Showcase mode unlocks different types of races. The first of which is a formula race around the Daytona Speedway. Truly exhilarating. In Showcase mode there is a sub-selection of races named “Moments in Motorsport” that focus on time-period specific cars. This is where I have to give all my respect to Turn 10. Here, they have paid homage to the pre-war birth of Grand Prix, classic American muscle, and even vintage experimental prototypes  
Despite the soundtrack falling short; the gameplay, customization, and fun you’ll have makes Forza 6 a must own. Whether you’re a racing sim pro, or are a casual racing fan like me, Turn 10 has you covered. Two weeks into the game I’ve spent so much time with it and have just barely scratched the surface. I haven’t even had time to test out the split screen mode yet. With all the modes, cars, and built in features, Forza 6 is one of the few games this year that I can say with complete honesty is worth the sticker price.
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Playstation Store Update September 29, 2015

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Bandai Namco Price Drops
PlayStation 4

  • MXGP – $29.99

PlayStation 3

  • MotoGP 14 – $39.99
  • MUD – $39.99
  • Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution – $29.99
  • Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – $39.99
  • Ridge Racer Unbounded – $19.99
  • Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime’s Longest Day – $19.99
  • Tales of Graces f + Tales of Xillia Combo Pack – $49.99
  • Tales of Symphonia Chronicles – $19.99
  • Tales of Xillia – $29.99
  • Tales of Xillia 2 – $39.99
  • Tekken Tag Tournament 2 – $34.99
  • WRC 3 – $19.99

PlayStation Vita

  • Ace Combat Joint Assault (PSP) – $19.99
  • MotoGP 14 – $29.99
  • MUD – $19.99
  • MXGP – $19.99
  • Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen – $19.99
  • SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny (PSP) – $19.99
  • Tales of Hearts R – $29.99
  • WRC 3 – $19.99

PlayStation Plus Specials
PlayStation 4

  • Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons – $13.99
  • Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition – $17.49
  • Legend of Kay Anniversary – $20.99
  • Skullgirls 2nd Encore – $18.74
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Imperial Edition – $55.99
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Premium Edition – $69.99
  • The Vanishing of Ethan Carter – $15.99
  • Tour de France 2015 – $39.99

PlayStation 3

  • Legend of Kay Anniversary – $17.49
  • Nascar 15 – $13.99
  • Tour de France 2015 – $31.99

PlayStation Vita

  • Ar nosurge Plus: Ode to an Unborn Star – $27.99
  • Samurai Warriors: Chronicles 3 – $27.99

PlayStation Plus Sales

  • Dungeon Defenders 2 Collector’s Edition – $52.49
  • Dungeon Defenders 2 Defender’s Pack – $17.49
  • Dungeon Defenders 2 Starter Pack – $11.99
  • Fluster Cluck – $2.00
  • Heroes of Loot – $2.39
  • PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD – $11.99
  • PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate (cross-buy) – $11.99

Other Deals

  • Corpse Party (PSP, PS Vita) – $10.00
  • Corpse Party: Book of Shadows (PSP, PS Vita) – $10.00
  • Zeno Clash 2 (PS3) – $3.00

 

Pre-orders

  • Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition ($26.99)
  • DISGAEA 5: ALLIANCE OF VENGEANCE ($59.99)
  • DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below ($59.99)
  • EA SPORTS™ NBA LIVE 16 Standard Edition ($59.99)
  • Rockband 4 ($59.99)
  • TRANSFORMERS™: Devastation ($49.99)
  • UNCHARTED The Nathan Drake Collection ($59.99)
  • WWE 2K16 (PS3 and PS4) ($59.99) Digital Deluxe Edition ($89.99)

PS4 Demos

  • Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection

PS4 Games

  • Arcade Archives Karate Champ ($7.99)
  • Dungeon Defenders II – Collector’s Edition ($74.99/PS+ $52.49)
  • Dungeon Defenders II – Defender’s Pack ($24.99/PS+ $17.49)
  • Dungeon Defenders II – Starter Pack ($14.99/PS+ $11.99)
  • EA SPORTS™ NBA LIVE 16 Standard Edition ($59.99)
  • Journey™ Collector’s Edition ($24.99)
  • NBA 2K16 ($59.99)
  • NBA 2K16 Michael Jordan Special Edition ($79.99)
  • Prismatic Solid ($9.99)
  • SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II ($49.99)
  • Thief Town ($7.99)
  • Tony Hawk’s® Pro Skater™ 5 ($59.99)
  • Toto Temple Deluxe ($9.99)

PS3 Games

  • NBA 2K16 ($59.99)
  • SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II ($39.99)

PS Vita Games

  • Gem Legends ($4.99)
  • Mega Man Legends (PSOne classic) ($9.99)
  • Persona 4: Dancing All Night ($49.99)
  • SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II ($39.99)
  • Strike Solitaire & Strike Solitaire 2 ($7.99)
Danganronpa, Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls, Gaming, Review

Ultra Despair Girls: A hopeful yet despair inducing review

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Ultra Despair Girls: 

A hopeful yet despair inducing review

If I had to describe what Danganronpa is, I would say its Battle Royale meets Phoenix Wright. In order tosurvive someone must get away with the perfect murder. The characters go through class trials to be the last one standing in a battle between hope and despair. Unlike the predecessors Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Danganronpa: Goodbye Despair which play as visual novels, Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls for the PlayStation Vita drifts away from the visual novel and plays as an action-adventure game. Class trials are eliminated and now you must blast your way through Towa city, destroying rogue Monokumas (evil black and white bears with a thirst for blood) in order to escape.
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls follows Komaru Naegi who has been captured and imprisoned in an apartment for unknown reasons. When she finally escapes, Komaru discovers the world has fallen into despair and Towa City has been overcome by riots. Komaru is captured by a group of “Li’l Ultimates” (children from Hopes Peak elementary division), forced to wear a Battle Royale-esque wrist band, and play a twisted game where she must escape from homicidal children out to slaughter every adult in sight. Along with Toko Fukawa (the Ultimate Novelist who shares a split personality with a serial killer called Genocide Jack) Komaru uncovers the mystery behind the riots in Towa City, and how they are connected to “The biggest, most awful, most tragic event in human history” and Junko Enoshima. The timeline of the game takes place between the events of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Danganronpa: Goodbye Despair.
The horrifying notion of children murdering adults is enough to send chills up anyones spine –it’s the perfect concept for a despair inducing scenario that Danganronpa is known for. However, I felt the story line was slightly too predictable.  Of course Toko and Komaru would become friends, and clearly Monoca is the mastermind. In previous games I like how I was jerked around unable to guess “who did it?” The mystery slowly revealing itself through the clues and dialogue is something I look forward to in a Danganronpa game. Ultra Despair Girls, on the other hand, is pretty straight forward:  “The only way to defeat the children is to fight them.  Don’t worry though, you have hope on your side.” Don’t get me wrong, there are still plenty of surprises, but I felt that many of them revealed themselves in obvious ways.
What I love most about Danganronpa is the 2D pop art, however, that has also been eliminated in Ultra Despair girls and almost everything is 3D. This works for the character design, but not so much for the background. While I understand that I’m maneuvering through a city ravaged by despair I felt that the levels were plain and repetitive.  I found myself going through the same hallway, the same factory setting, the same town setting, the same sewer setting over and over again. I often lost track of how far I’d actually gotten in each stage because there was no way to differentiate between the different areas –it all looked the same. There were some levels that do pop, but it is not consistent throughout the game.
Another steeple of a Danganronpa series is how violence is portrayed. Ultra Despair Girls maintains the same theme.  Pink blood splatter is still a prominent feature and in order to depict the magnitude of violence blue and pink bodies with minimal characteristics portray the adults –dead and alive– throughout the game.  The cruelty of children becomes even more shocking when they jovially dance over and toy with the dead bodies. Sometimes I found myself gasping by the amount of bodies in a location or by how they were positioned by the children —Danganronpa didn’t hold back.
Since Ultra Despair Girls is an action-adventure game you are given the opportunity to blast away hordes of Monokumas with a Hacking Gun loaded with Truth Bullets.  There are different types of Truth Bullets to help you combat different types of Monokumas so when faced with a mob of unending enemies you must strategically plan how to shoot them down.  If you run out of bullets or find yourself overwhelmed, you can switch to Genocide Jack to slice the bears to shreds but her power runs on a battery that will, eventually, run out.   You do not have unlimited ammo so you must plan your shots carefully.  The game also isn’t entirely shooting.  There are a lot puzzles that range from solving riddles to escape a room, or utilizing Truth Bullets to destroy groups Monokumas with a single explosion.
Being able to shoot Monokumas down is loads of fun, but it would have been better if the reticle was easier to control. I found it extremely difficult to aim.  When it looked like I was on the mark, it still took several shots to take down a Monokuma. Of course, you can upgrade your skills and bullets with Monocoins as you level up, but even so, the skill felt like it made no difference.  The reticle control became extremely troublesome when I couldn’t aim it high enough because of the level design.  Despite the reticle hurdle, I felt the game was too easy at times.  Ammo and health dropped continuously throughout boss battles so I never really ran out –I never stressed when my bullets ran low because I knew more would drop. My last qualm with the game is how overpowered Genocide Jack is.  While she is limited by her battery, she can slice through multiple Monokuma and take zero damage when hit. Like health and ammo, batteries are also dropped frequently so most of the time you could just shred through groups of Monokuma with Genocide Jack rather than Komaru.
While Ultra Despair Girls is meant to be action-adventure game I felt that it was too text heavy with far too many cut-scenes.  Every time you found an item Komaru and Toko would have a long conversation over it.  While the cut scenes help develop the friendship between Komaru and Toko, they were extremely long winded.  Although, some of them were fun, especially Toko’s frequent snide remarks and her crazy fantasies of Byakuya.
I might find myself picking up the game again.  Like the previous games, extra content can only be unlocked by purchasing it with Monocoins. Sadly, I used up all of my Monocoins in the game buffing up my Hacking Gun.  Although I have quite a few issues with the game play, I think Ultra Despair Girls fits nicely, story wise, between Trigger Happy Havoc and Goodbye Despair.
Have you played a Danganronpa game before? Which one is your favorite? Let us know!