Square Enix has made its PAX Prime 2014 lineup official today. On 3DS, attendees can go hands-on with Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call. Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix, Nosgoth, Hitman: Sniper, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, and Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen will also be featured at Square Enix’s booth.
PAX Prime 2014 will take place from August 29 to September 1. Square Enix’s offerings are located at booth #3630.
Source: Square Enix PR
A new announcement published by Natsume today shares new details about the game.
First, here’s a quick overview of the game’s story:
Alphadia Year 1092: Fifteen years have passed since the end of the terrible Energi Wars, where clones were used as weapons. Two kingdoms, after nearly destroying each other and the natural resources of Energi, signed an important peace treaty, and have been co-operative neighbors ever since: Augustine and Archleign, where the story of Alphadia Genesis begins.
We also have the following information regarding Alphadia Genesis’ characters:
Fray is a member of the local guild in the Kingdom of Archleign, and a skilled swordsman; though he’s been invited to join the national army, he prefers the freedom of working on his own schedule. He has a younger sister, Aurra. His primary element is Fire.
Aurra, an early addition to the party, is an Energi researcher and an expert on clones from the recent Energi Wars. She worries about her brother, and wants to name clones after food. Her primary element is Light.
Enah, a clone accidentally activated by Fray, is a Model 2000, and more stable than the Model 1000. Wielding a deadly chakra, don’t get between her and her master! Her primary element is Water.
Corone may look meek and demure, but her soft exterior and manners hide a core of steel! From the Kingdom of Augustine, she has been sent by her king to discover the mystery behind clones who have begun murdering their masters – but does she have an ulterior motive? Her primary element is Light.
Walter is the other member of the Augustine Kingdom investigation squad. He looks down on guild members like Fray, believing anyone with real talent should join their nation’s army. He’s very hot tempered and will squabble frequently with other party members. His primary element is Water.
A sixth mystery party member will also be encountered in Alphadia Genesis.
Alphadia Genesis will be released on the North American Wii U eShop this fall. It will be the first game in the Alphadia series to hit consoles in North America.
Source: Natsume PR
Zen Studios is bringing out several new games for Zen Pinball 2 on Wii U next week. Starting on August 28, players can purchase the latest Marvel Pinball tables, including the newly released Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool, and Doctor Strange tables, as well as a table based on Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead.
Zen Studios VP of Publishing Mel Kirk said in today’s announcement:
“We’re huge supporters of the Wii U, and have worked to ensure a great pinball experience across the board for our fans on the system. This table update is only a small piece of our ongoing future commitment to the platform, so be ready for more announcements coming soon.”
Pricing for new tables will be set at $2.99 / €2,99 / £2.49.
Source: Zen Studios PR
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
- Disney Infinity – For the first time, Disney Infinity is available in the Nintendo eShop – and it’s free to download. Enjoy online multiplayer and more fun ways to play. Use your Wii U GamePad controller to create your own worlds in the Toy Box or activate missions and unlock toys in Play Sets. With Disney Infinity, the possibilities are endless. (A Disney Infinity Figure and Base, sold separately, are required to play the downloadable version of the game.)
- Midtown Crazy Race
Wii U Virtual Console
- Mega Man 6
- Life Force
3DS Download
- BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma
- Demon King Box
3DS Virtual Console
- XtremeSports
eShop Sales
- Abyss is 25 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.49) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 10 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
- Chasing Aurora is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
- Nano Assault Neo is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11 in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
- Boulder Dash-XL 3D is 66 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $1.69) until 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 27 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- European Conqueror 3D is 30 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.79) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 4 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Aeternoblade is reduced from $14.99 to $9.99 until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 7 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Nano Assault Ex is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Quell Reflect is 30 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.79) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
- Aqua Moto Racing is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 18 in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
Coming Soon
- Donkey Kong Jr. Math – Aug. 28 (Virtual Console on Wii U)
- Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Aug. 29 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Source: Nintendo PR
