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In a recent press release, Tokyo-based video game developer and publisher Cygames, Inc. announced the rollout of the Version 1.21 update for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (GBVSR) in collaboration with Arc System Works, Inc., Ltd. This highly anticipated update brings forth a wave of new content, including the addition of 2B from NieR:Automata as a playable character, along with tie-in content from Princess Connect! Re: Dive
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Phantom Breaker: Omnia by MAGES, GameLoop, and Rocket Panda Games is a massive update to Phantom Breaker: Extra. This fast-paced 2-D anime fighting game features a cast of 20 unique characters and the ability to choose between three different fighting styles. In addition, the fighting system has been overhauled and rebalanced, while the background music for each character has been redone and remixed. In a Phantom Breaker series first, all the characters also have English voice acting. Check out the video below to see two rounds of the Arcade mode in action featuring one of the guest characters, Rimi Sakihata from Chaos;Head
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Since its release, Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid has continued to thrill fans of the franchise with brand new content. Earlier this year, the game’s already deep roster of characters was expanded with the release of the Street Fighter Pack. This pack added the iconic Street Fighter characters, Ryu and Chun-Li, to the Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid lineup. However, nWay is far from done with the game as they have recently unveiled the first details on Season 4
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The long-awaited PC version of Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai – Version 3 is now available on Steam thanks to publisher Degica Games and developer UNKNOWN GAMES and M2 Co., LTD. It takes the form of DLC for the base version of the game and adds a new playable character and a new strategist to the game’s all-female cast
PC Game Reviews
Even if you know nothing about the Granblue Fantasy franchise, this fighting game collaboration between Cygames and Arc System Works is a beautiful, yet accessible brawler. With in-depth training modes and a massive RPG section, there’s plenty of content here for players even before sinking their teeth into the multi-player modes. It might not have the biggest roster or most original story, but it is a lot of fun and that’s what matters the most.
Gameplay: Plenty of modes to keep players busy and the game is also very accessible.
Graphics: The art and animation are great.
Sound: The quality of the music, sound effects, and voice-overs are all very high
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It is really great to play SoulCalibur again, and the game is as fun as ever, but it also lacks some of the original Dreamcast content. The loss of mission mode, lack of online multiplayer and black bars on either side of the screen brings the score down a bit, but the gameplay is intact. SoulCalibur was one of the best weapon-based brawlers of the Dreamcast era and is still a nice addition to anyone’s library.
Gameplay: Still a great game even with the cut content.
Graphics: Holds up surprisingly apart from no support for widescreens.
Sound: The audio is still as chaotic as the original
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Don’t approach SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy expecting an indepth move list and longevity. Instead, it is a very newcomer-friendly brawler with a firm emphasis on fan service. The customization options are nice, but not as extensive as we would have liked and the story mode is unlikely to keep players hooked for very long. The game is undeniably fun, especially if you don’t have the time to practice endlessly just to become proficient with certain characters, but sadly this also means that you’ll tire of it quite soon.
Gameplay: Very newcomer-friendly, but can’t hold a candle to some of the bigger titles available.
Graphics: Characters look great and the outfits are eye-catching, but the backgrounds could have been much better.
Sound: Nothing remarkable about the music, but the Japanese voice acting is very fitting
Handheld Reviews
Dead or Alive Dimensions is a solid debut for the series on 3DS and makes good use of the hardware to provide an entertaining experience. It features a ton of content, great visuals, and the controls very responsive as well. The Chronicles mode, which attempts to explain the entire Dead or Alive timeline in one story mode is a bit confusing at times and turning up the 3D slows down the framerate, but overall this is a great title for fans of DOA and newcomers alike.
Gameplay: Fast and fluid, provided you turn the 3D down.
Graphics: The game looks great, with and without the 3D.
Sound: The soundtrack is great and all the characters are fully voiced
Console Reviews
Dead or Alive 2 is a much faster fighting game than other 3D titles, but with some practice it is a lot of fun. The game might appear to be very simple at first, but mastering all the techniques will take a while. The beautiful visuals will draw you in but there is more than enough gameplay to back it all.
Gameplay: Fast and frantic.
Graphics: Great compared to other fighters on the market.
Sound: Decent
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A few years back, the Spartacus television series rekindled interest in gladiators with its brutal depiction of combat in the arena. Unfortunately, the show has long since run its course, but now a Finnish game company, Frak ltd., has stepped up to fill that void. Their debut title, Gladiator Bastards, is available now from the Play Store, so Android owners can spill the blood of their opponents on the warm sands of the Colosseum. Apple fans won’t have to wait too long to join in on the action either, as an iOS version is planned for this year too
