Image & Form put up a new blog post about SteamWorld Heist today. In the latest update, we learn more about the robot faction Scrappers. This enemy type was previously shown in screenshots and latest trailer.

Here’s the full breakdown on Scrappers straight from Image & Form:

The Scrappers are the scourge of The Outer Rim of inhabitable space. They’re nasty, vicious and menacing – but not the sharpest tools in the shed. What they lack in brains they make up for in sheer numbers and pure insanity. The root of their disturbing behaviour is unknown; so is the reason of their rapid expansion.
Fresh reports have them plunder the goods and killing the passengers of countless spaceships and space stations. Though not confirmed, there are reasons to believe they also steal entire ships. But even worse are the rumors of them partaking in the horrible practice of collecting the body parts of their victims. Whatever their goal, one thing is certain: Someone has to stop the Scrappers before it’s too late.
The Scrappers come in different shapes and sizes. Each with varying abilities and a unique look. Check out three of the Scrapper types below:

The Rippers of the Scrapper faction of steambots. The Choppers are like relatively smart and dangerous. For being Scrappers, that is. The Crushers are some of the most vicious Scrappers around. Watch out!
The Rippers are mostly harmless but pose a threat in great numbers. More dangerous are the Choppers, since they’re slightly smarter and able to handle more potent weaponry. Out of the three the Crushers are the ones you should really watch out for. They take a lot of hits and deal the most damage.
If you compare the Scrappers in the portraits to the ones in the screenshot above you see they all have somewhat different looks to them. They are randomly generated, so it’s not likely to meet exact look-alikes twice in a row. This is not just to please the eye. It also plays an important part in the story. Exactly how will be revealed in the finished game.

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3D Streets of Rage 2, 3D Gunstar Heroes, 3D Sonic The Hedgehog 2 heading west this summer

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A new round of SEGA 3D Classics have been announced for North America and Europe. 3D Streets of Rage 2 is due out in July, followed by 3D Gunstar Heroes in August and 3D Sonic The Hedgehog 2 in September.

Additionally, SEGA has confirmed that 3D Thunder Blade launches on May 14. 3D Fantasy Zone II is out this Thursday.

All of these games feature “a full-fledged re-mastered vintage experience, stunning 3D visuals and optimized for the platform.” New modes and features are included as well.

Pricing for all of the SEGA 3D Classics are set at $5.99 / €4.99 / £4.49 each. Distribution is handled through the 3DS eShop.

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Video: eShop Preview – Word Search by POWGI gameplay

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3DS eShop charts (4/13/15)

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This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
2. Mario Kart 7
3. BoxBoy!
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
6. Yoshi’s New Island
7. Story of Seasons
8. Mario Golf: World Tour
9. New Super Mario Bros. 2
10. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
11. Zelda: Oracle of Ages
12. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
13. Mighty Gunvolt
14. Mario Party: Island Tour
15. Ultimate NES Remix
16. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
17. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
18. The Legend of Zelda
19. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
20. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels

Videos

1. Nintendo Direct: 4/1/15
2. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Mewtwo Strikes Back
3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Lucas Comes Out of Nowhere
4. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
5. Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains Episode 1
6. Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains Teaser Trailer
7. Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave One
8. Super Mario 64 Trailer
9. Pokemon Shuffle Tips & Tricks Trailer
10. Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Let the Shackles be Released! Trailer
11. 3DS Fire Emblem Choose Your Path Trailer
12. Octodad: Dadliest Catch Trailer
13. Xenoblade Chronicles 3D – Your Will Shall be Done Trailer
14. Mario Kart 7 Video
15. Story of Seasons Launch Trailer
16. Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
17. Mario Kart 8 200cc is Here! Trailer
18. Fossil Fighters: Frontier Launch Trailer
19. LEGO Dimensions Announce Video
20. Pokemon Shuffle Trailer

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Heart Beaten footage

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Citizens of Earth patch out now in North America, Wednesday in Europe

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Citizens of Earth’s new patch is now available in North America. You can download the update for both Wii U and 3DS.

As confirmed by the official Eden Industries Twitter account:

The #WiiU and #3DS patches (NA only) for @CoEGame should be out NOW! Nintendo flipped the switch early so go grab the update and enjoy!
— Ryan Vandendyck (@EdenIndustries) April 13, 2015

As for what’s included in today’s update…

@Fletchman77 @CoEGame Game stability issues, many minor bug fixes, load time improvements (wiiu). We'll have more details on Wednesday
— Ryan Vandendyck (@EdenIndustries) April 13, 2015

Europe should have access to the Citizens of Earth patch on Wednesday.

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Gunman Clive 2 dev says the game’s sales have “been a bit disappointing” compared to the first title

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Gunman Clive 2’s sales have “been a bit disappointing” when compared to the series’ first entry, creator Bertil Hörberg has said.

Writing about Gunman Clive 2’s performance on Twitter, Hörberg stated:

For those asking, GC2 sales has been a bit disappointing compared to GC1, but I'll survive
— Bertil Hörberg (@BertilHrberg) April 13, 2015

Hörberg had a brief exchange with Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham, and acknowledged that his expectations may have been a bit too high while also noting that not enough was done to promote Gunman Clive 2.

@JoolsWatsham Probably mostly my expectations being too high after getting lucky with GC1 and being bad at promoting the game
— Bertil Hörberg (@BertilHrberg) April 13, 2015

Sales of the first Gunman Clive surpassed 400,000 units in February. It did particularly well on the 3DS.

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