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New details have come in about the rival character in Azure Striker Gunvolt, who goes by the name Acura / Copen.

Here’s the latest about the character:

– Dubbed “the Psychic Slayer”
– Has a deep hated for Psychics and the Sumeragi group
– He’s dedicated to eradicating psychics
– Copen believes Psychics are a threat if left unchecked and will eventually subjugate anyone that doesn’t have their powers
– As such, he’s made it his mission to destroy them
– He has no powers of his own, but his scientific mind is on par with Sumeragi’s best scientists
– Copen is a highly skilled fighter as well
– Using Psychic Element samples that he has stolen and analyzed, Copen has created equipment that can replicate Psychic powers
– When you face him, he will use powers that he has replicated from the game’s Psychic bosses
– Lazy Laser: Copen fires a giant laser that continues going after Gunvolt by passing through a series of wormholes; based on the psychic elements of Merak
– Arrogant Radiance: Copen switches his shield to attack mode and fires at Gunvolt with a giant laser beam and photo guns; based on Iota
– Blazing Bombers: Copen fires rapid balls of energy that explode as they charge forward; based on the psychic elements of Viper
– Power Grab: Copen fires three special shots that temporarily freeze Gunvolt’s abilities; based on the psychic elements of Carrera
– Gorgon’s Gaze: Copen fires a special beam of light that paralyzes all in its path; based on the psychic elements of Elise
– Flesh Eater: Numerous flies chase Gunvolt around the screen; based on the psychic elements of Stratos
– Multiplicity: Copen’s Special Ability allows him to produce several doppelgangers that all charge at Gunvolt at once; based on the psychic elements of Zonda

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A North American release date for Azure Striker Gunvolt has been announced by Inti Creates. The game will be available on August 29. Pricing is set at $14.99.


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The latest Azure Striker Gunvolt update comes from Famitsu, who introduces rival character Acura.

Acura is “a psychic hunter who does not belong to any faction, but harbors a strong hatred towards the Sumeragi Group psychics. While he does not possess any psychic powers of his own, he is able to steal and analyze the psychic power factors of other psychics. He wields a weapon that mimics such powers and stands in Gunvolt’s way.”

Screenshots of Acura can be found above.

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Inti Creates confirmed yesterday that Nintendo of America has Azure Striker Gunvolt, and a US release date would be revealed soon. Now we know when the announcement will be taking place: next Monday.

Inti Creates wrote on Twitter:


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Coming to Japan in only two weeks, Famitsu has a nice spread on Azure Striker Gunvolt in it’s latest issue, detailing the story and providing a few screenshots. As always we’ll have a translation on that article as it surfaces.

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Nintendo of America has signed off on Azure Striker Gunvolt, meaning the game should be launching in the states fairly soon. On that note, Inti Creates intends to announce a release date soon.

The company shared today’s update on Twitter:


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Inti Creates recently unveiled Lumen’s songs for Azure Striker Gunvolt. The first, “Beyond the Blue” can be listened to above at the start of the video. “Reincarnation” follows at around the 9-minute mark.

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