Tag: E3 2013
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E3 2013 Impressions: Ys: Memories of Celceta, Ragnarok Odyssey ACE, & Valhalla Knights 3 (Sony PlayStation Vita)
While it may not be fair to say that the Vita is on life support at this time, there certainly aren’t enough quality titles being released to the platform with any regularity. Fortunately, XSEED happens to be one of the few publishers willing to throw full support behind it and as a result, there are…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Killer is Dead (Microsoft Xbox 360/Sony PlayStation 3)
Let’s just get this out of the way right from the get go: Killer is Dead is probably one of the more unusual titles that I’ve played at E3. And why wouldn’t it be? The game is another product of the minds of Suda 51 and Grasshopper Manufacture. Yet, it still found ways to push…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Crimson Dragon (Microsoft Xbox One)
Despite the fact that I’m not too keen on games getting the Kinect exclusive treatment (because let’s face it, what games besides Dance Central have benefited from it?), I was still excited for Crimson Dragon when it was announced for the Xbox Live Arcade. I’m a big fan of the Panzer Dragoon series, so I…
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E3 2013 Impressions: BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (Sony PlayStation 3)
Since my fighting game experience is rather limited, my opinion on the mechanics of the latest BlazBlue is not likely to mean much. Adding to that is the fact that my only exposure with the BlazBlue franchise has been with the original Xbox 360 release. That being said, I can discuss some of the new…
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Diehard GameCAST: Episode 35 – The E3 2013 Episode Featuring Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U, and more!
It’s our E3 2013 episode! We cover the Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo conferences as well as talk about games we are/are not excited for that were shown at this year’s conference. Hosted by Sean Madson, Matt Yaeger, & Mark B. Special Guest: Crystal Steltenpohl Episode 35 (recorded 06/17/2013) 00:00:00-02:08:09 – Intro & E3 discussion (Such…
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E3 2013 Impressions: The Guided Fate Paradox (Sony PlayStation 3)
I didn’t realize before E3 that I’d have a chance to take a look at another Disgaea title… until I realized that it was actually The Guided Fate Paradox. This latest NIS release should appeal to fans of Z.H.P.: Unlosing Ranger Vs. Darkdeath Evilman on the PSP as it is roguelike in the same vein…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Mystic Chronicles (Sony PlayStation Portable)
Just when you thought the PSP was a dead platform, along comes Kemco and Natsume to prove you wrong. And they bring with them a turn-based RPG to boot. Considering that RPG’s are one of the main reasons I played (and continue to play) my PSP in the first place, I was all ears. Not…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Young Justice: Legacy (Sony PlayStation 3/Microsoft Xbox 360/Nintendo 3DS/Wii U/PC)
While I’ve never actually seen the Young Justice TV show myself, it certainly does have a promising premise. Those familiar with the DC universe of comics will recognize Young Justice as something of a younger version of the Justice League (hence the name), with characters that are mentored by some of the more established heroes…
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E3 2013 Screenshots: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX (Sony PlayStation 3)
Square-Enix showed off the HD update to the original Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories in playable capacity at this year’s E3. I’ve gotta say, I’m more excited for it than some of the spinoffs that have come out lately. Everything plays as it did in its original incarnation, but the visuals have…
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E3 2013 Screenshots: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Sony PlayStation 3/Vita)
The HD update to Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 were both playable at E3 this year, and the end result is a much cleaner looking game. If you choose to pick up the PS3 version, you’ll get both games together in one package, whereas the Vita versions will be sold as two separate…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Hometown Story (Nintendo 3DS/iOS)
When you think of Natsume, the first game that may come to mind is the Harvest Moon series. By that extension, titles such as Rune Factory that were spun from that formula might also get a mention. Well, at E3 this year, Natsume were showing off a brand new IP by the name of Hometown…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness (Sony PlayStation 3)
Of all of the Disgaea games that have come out over the years, Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness is the one that I’m anticipating the most. While all of the games that have come out since the original have improved upon the mechanics, the first Disgaea is still home to one of my favorite plots…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Memoria (PC)
Much like Goodbye Deponia, Memoria is a point and click adventure game from the minds at Daedalic Entertainment. You wouldn’t know it from the title, but Memoria is actually a followup to last year’s The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav. Of course, Daedalic was quick to clear up that even if you have never played…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo Wii U)
One of the more predictable announcements coming out of Nintendo at this year’s E3 was the news that there would be a new Mario Kart coming. Mario Kart 8 continues the trend of chaotic kart racing that involves throwing iconic objects from the Mario franchise at the other racers in hopes of pulling ahead, as…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Muramasa Rebirth (Sony PlayStation Vita)
Muramasa: The Demon Blade was something of an overlooked title on the Nintendo Wii. It had the misfortune of being released on a console where third party titles generally don’t sell very well. Also regretful is the limitations of the platform not allowing the 2D art style to shine to the degree that it should.…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Bayonetta 2 (Nintendo Wii U)
Perhaps more surprising than the news that Bayonetta would be getting a sequel is the news that it would also be a Wii U exclusive. Especially since it will be the first time the franchise appears on a Nintendo console at all (as the first game only appeared on Xbox 360 and PS3). Adding to…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Tales of Xillia (Sony PlayStation 3)
Despite Namco Bandai’s reluctance to give Tales fans any Vita love, it has never been a better time to be a fan of the franchise. Just last year saw the release of both Tales of Graces f on the PS3 as well as the 3DS entry of Tales of the Abyss. This year will yield…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Goodbye Deponia (PC)
If you’ve ever had a chance to check out Night of the Rabbit, then you’re already familiar with the work of German developer Daedalic Entertainment. The developer/publisher has notoriety for their work on adventure games and while I will admit to not having much experience in the genre, I can’t think of a better way…
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E3 2013 Impressions: Dragon’s Crown (Sony PlayStation 3/Vita)
I’m a big fan of Vanillaware titles, so as you might imagine, I’ve been keeping my eye on Dragon’s Crown for quite some time. What perhaps interested me even more is knowing that it would be a beat-’em-up style game, but with a fantasy aesthetic much like the Golden Axe and Dungeons & Dragons arcade…