New Gaist Crusher details
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Capcom has shared new details on Gaist Crusher, its latest 3DS game slated for release in Japan this winter. You can find a summary of the latest information below.
Weapon Form
– Use a transformation device to switch your Gaist Gear between a balanced Mail Form and the offensive Weapon Form
– Weapon Form may be better used against giant monsters
– Weapon Form is an offensive style that uses the Gaist’s power as a weapon
– Weapon type is based on the equipped Gaist Gear
– Gear includes: a heavy-hitting great sword, combo-heavy dual swords
– Gun and bow-style weapons as well
– Wind Garuda’s Weapon Form: dual sickle weapon that allows you to rapidly slice through enemies
– Gaia Orochi’s Weapon Form: transforms your arms into large claws for heavy combos
– Giant spear, rocket launcher, hammer, and a large bow are weapons as well
Story/general
– Gaist themselves are metallic organisms that have appeared and begun to assault mankind
– Play as a group of Gaist Crushers to defeat them
– Arc Phoenix: new fire-type Gaist
– Arc Phoenix is similar to the mythological creature-based Gaists, Tekkou Ryujin and Onmyo Yatagarasu
– Legend says that the Arc Phoenix only appears when the world is about to end
– GCG (Gaist Crusher Garriso) is the secret hideout
– Main character Recca and other Gaist Crusher members can be found here
– The GCG is a supranational Gaist-countermeasure organization that boasts some of the world’s best technology, used to help the heroes fight against the Gaist
Characters
– Volcan: director of GCG, excellent leader with vast amounts of knowledge and experience to back up his position
– Volcan is also a friendly person who’s known for cracking jokes with those around him, but when things get serious he demonstrates his leadership skills to lead the rest of the members of the team
– Sakura Sango: she is the operator of GCG, keeps track of any Gaist outbreaks, and provides informational support for combat to the game’s protagonist, Recca, and the others from the base
– Contrary to her young and playful appearance, she’s actually a very serious lady, but slips up here and there
– Zeke Bana: captain who gathers the battle squad
– Zeke goes by the name “Captain Bana”
– He wears an artificial Gaist Gear along with his trained body and his indomitable spirit to help fight against Gaist
First Shin Megami Tensei IV DLC out now in North America
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Shin Megami Tensei IV players can pick up three pieces of downloadable content that have launched alongside the game today.
The following items are now available:
- Visage Pack, Free – A pack of three new delivery quests with three hairstyles as the reward.
- White Samurai Apparel, Free – A pack of three new delivery quests with a White Samurai armor set as the reward.
- Experience of the Afterlife, $1.99 – A new challenge quest that allows players to collect “bonus experience-giving items,” and unlocks Fairy Oread for fusion.
The full Shin Megami Tensei IV game is out now on the 3DS eShop for $49.99. You can also purchase it at retail.
Sonic Lost World now coming on October 22
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When we last heard about Sonic Lost World’s launch, SEGA pinned down an October 13 release date. That has since changed, albeit slightly.
Today’s new Sonic Lost World trailer mentions that the Wii U and 3DS games will be out on October 22. The European release shouldn’t be too far behind.
European Etrian Odyssey IV trailer
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More Shin Megami Tensei IV DLC hits Japan
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Two more pieces of Shin Megami Tensei IV DLC have arrived in Japan. The first is a “Shining Garments” costume, priced at 200 yen. Atlus has also prepared the “Future of Tokyo” mission.
In the Future of Tokyo, players are tasked with defeating Masakado, the Guardian of Tokyo. You’ll receive the question from the computer programmer Steven who originally appeared in the first Shin Megami Tensei game. Steven is depicted in the DLC with glasses and a red jacket, and moves around in a wheelchair while giving players clues.
Players can purchase the Future of Tokyo mission for 400 yen.
One Piece: Unlimited World Red commercial
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June 2013 NPD: Analyst estimates Animal Crossing: New Leaf sold 500,000 copies
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An estimate from Cowen & Company’s Doug Creutz indicates that Animal Crossing: New Leaf sold roughly 500,000 copies in the US last month. The 3DS game, along with The Last of Us, are said to be the only two new releases that sold over 100,000 units in June.
We should get a better idea as to how Animal Crossing performed when the official NPD data arrives this Thursday.
Etrian Odyssey IV hitting Europe on August 30
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NIS America has announced that Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan will be hitting Europe on August 30. The 3DS game previously hit the states in February. Atlus handled publishing duties in North America and Japan.
Source: NISA PR
