In addition to the news earlier today of Dave Bautista calling working for Disney post-James Gunn’s firing nauseating, Shortlist has released an interview with more details from the Guardians of the Galaxy actor.
In the interview, Bautista, who plays Drax the Destroyer in the MCU, said he has asked Marvel to release him from his contract due to the firing of Gunn.
At Anime Expo 2018, we learned the critically acclaimed 2013 anime Kill la Kill was being made into a video game called Kill la Kill the Game: IF. The game is being published by Arc System Works, developed by APlus Games, and scheduled for release next year. At Evo 2018, Arc System Works showcased a demo for Kill la Kill the Game: IF and further explained the arena-brawlers’ mechanics and story.
Mechanically, IF plays like any other fighting game. Players can mash buttons to lash out with simplistic attacks or perform complex combos to pull off more powerful moves. Every movement in IF is a part of a multitiered rock-paper-scissors system–similar to Dead or Alive–forcing players to counter their opponents while covering for their own weaknesses.
In Kill la Kill the Game: IF, Blows can counter Break Attacks, which break Guards, which block Blows. However, Blows can also counter Evasion Attacks, which can catch Evade Actions, which can dodge Blows. There are two rock-paper-scissor systems at play, and players need to be mindful of both to succeed.
This rock-paper-scissors system extends to the game’s clashing mechanic. If your opponent lashes at you with a Ketsui Burst special attack, you’ll both engage in a verbal dispute called Ketsui Hyoumei Enzetsu. Provoke overcomes Abuse, which trumps Mock, which beats Provoke.
No new fighters were shown at Evo 2018–the demo solely focused on Ryuko Matoi and Satsuki Kiruin. The presenters reiterated that IF is a retelling of Kill la Kill from Satsuki’s perspective, before adding that Satsuki will take a new final form at the game’s end. IF’s story is written by Kazuki Nakashima, the screenwriter for the anime, and Arc System Works said the company is thinking about including an English dub in the final release of the game.
A new build of the game is expected to be shown off at this year’s Tokyo Game Show in September, but nothing has been confirmed. Kill la Kill the Game: IF is scheduled to launch for PS4 and PC in 2019.
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The next RPG in the Persona franchise brings together the lovable casts from the past three main games. Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth will be a Nintendo 3DS exclusive and is a follow-up to Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth from 2014. This new adventure brings the Phantom Thieves from Persona 5 to take part in Persona Q’s rand of crossover fun. The result is an inter-dimensional mystery centered around movies and cinema, with an all-star Persona cast at your fingertips.
An initial reveal trailer was dropped on August 4, but developer Atlus followed up with an additional trailer (see below) and new details. Note that both trailers are in Japanese since the game has only been confirmed for Japan.
Story details were deciphered by Persona Central, and new characters named Nagi and Hikari will play a large role in the mystery behind the movie world. The Phantom Thieves get lost while exploring Mementos and find themselves in uncharted territory fighting new enemies. After escaping, they end up in a movie theater that brings together “people with the same power,” which unites the casts from their respective worlds.
It has been confirmed that characters from all three games (Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5) will be playable, making a total of 28 possible party members; this includes the optional female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable, which is a wonderful surprise. The first Q game adopted the Etrian Odyssey-style exploration and combat, but maintained key elements of the Persona battle system like exploiting weaknesses and executing all-out attacks. You’re limited to having five party members at once with a front row and back row, which plays into combat strategy. And when exploring grid-based dungeons in first-person, you’re expected to create maps by hand on the bottom 3DS screen.
The Phantom Thieves will join the Investigation Team and SEES in chibi form!
As for music, the trailer included a new song called “Road Less Taken” by Lyn Inaizumi (Persona 5 vocalist) and rapper Lotus Juice (Persona 3, Q, and Dancing All Night). Nine songs from previous games will be included the Persona Q2’s soundtrack for download; first-run copies of the game will include a code for the tracks to be used as alternate battle themes:
Box art for the Japanese version of Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth launches in Japan on November 29, 2018 for Nintendo 3DS. Details on a localized version for the West have not yet been revealed. You can explore the game’s official Japanese website for art, screenshots, and details.
We consider Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth one of the best 3DS games available; it unites the Investigation Team and SEES for a challenging and charming RPG. We also awarded second place to Persona 5 in our best games of 2017 list. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Persona 4, be sure to read our retrospective feature in celebration of the game’s impact and legacy.
When Fallout 76’s B.E.T.A. (Break-It Early Test Application) arrives in October, it will be the full game and any progress made will carry over into the launch version.
Revealed in the Fallout 76 B.E.T.A FAQ, Bethesda states that the “current plan for the B.E.T.A. is it will be the full game and all your progress is saved for launch.”
The FAQ also notes that there will be no NDA so players will be able to discuss, post screenshots, stream, etc. when they begin playing.
A couple weeks ago, community administrator Jurassica revealed that the B.E.T.A. would begin in October and Bethesda would be “selecting people who have pre-ordered the game from a participating retailer.” She also confirmed that they would “start small and grow over time.”
Resident Evil 2 has a die-hard fan base, and the creators of its board game recreation are very clearly part of it. After playing through a scenario of Resident Evil 2: The Board Game at Gen Con 2018 with lead designer Sherwin Matthews, I knew that the classic survival horror game people hold dear was in good hands.
This board game adaptation is designed with more thoughtfulness and attention to detail than I have ever seen in a digital-to-table translation. Its tension, environments, paths to completing each objective, and even gameplay strategy feel nearly one-to-one with the video game.
It looks like a new Bravely Default game may be on the way if the Bravely Default Twitter account is anything to go by.
As per Nibellion on Twitter, Square Enix’s official Bravely Default account has changed its name to what translates as “Bravely ◯◯◯◯◯” (possibly teasing an unannounced subtitle) and updated its banner with a new image, which appears to show the character Airy from the Bravely Default series.
The tweet also asks fans to “look forward” to new games from Square Enix’s Business Division 11, the studio behind Octopath Traveller.
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