SideQuest Studios’ new tactical RPG Rainbow Moon has seen the torrential release of new screenshots showing off the gorgeous visuals of this download-only adventure. The vibrant and inviting art style makes the game seem like less of a hardcore strategy experience, perhaps to help entice new gamers to the genre.
Rainbow Moon just recently went gold, meaning the game is on its way to distribution very soon. Below are the aforementioned released screenshots (thanks PlayStation LifeStyle).
Vita’s upcoming musical platformer, Sound Shapes, is currently seeing some extra content from the fine people over at development studio Superbrothers. The Sword & Sworcery house have been including S&S-style content in Sound Shapes, including the musical efforts of Jim Guthrie. This content can be found within the game in the form of an album titled ‘CORPOREAL’, which is actually a series of linked levels in the very distinct audio and visual style of S&S.
No specific release details were given regarding Sound Shapes other than “before too long!” For information about this new collaboration, head over to the PlayStation Blog.
Over on the PlayStation Blog EU Steve Oldacre (of development studio Devil’s Details) has announced an upcoming multiplayer AR game for the Vita titled Table Top Tanks. As the the name suggests, Vita owners will be able to use the augmented reality power of their handhelds to hold small tank skirmishes within their immediate real-life environments. The game also supports ad-hoc (local) multiplayer for competitive play.
To up the stakes and scale of the battles, Oldacre also suggests printing off A4-sized AR markers (found here) to set up larger matches on the floor if a table is too small.
Table Top Tanks will be available on the Vita’s Store on May 23rd for €1.99.
The first two installments from the Tony Hawk franchise are already set to be included with the release of Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD, but more content will be on the way. In a recent announcement, the first batch of DLC has been revealed, and it will focus on levels from Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3. From the sound of it, not every level will find it’s way into the game, but each one chosen will be remade in the game’s new engine.
A definite price is still unknown, but the developer has hinted at a $15 price point. THPSHD is set to launch this June, with the DLC following soon after.
Source: Facebook
Far Cry 3 may be a full-retail release, but a beta for the highly anticipated multiplayer will be appearing on the PlayStation Network this summer.
This two-week test through Ubisoft’s lush jungles will include 16-player matches, six unique classes, and a handful maps and modes that will be featured in the final product. It won’t be open to the public, but anyone dropping some cash on the soon-to-be-released Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will have guaranteed access. Fans can also fight for the 500 keys on the developer’s Facebook page, but there are sure to be other methods revealed soon.
If you’re not a fan of the yearly Call of Duty, Battlefield and Medal of Honor releases, Far Cry 3 may be the change of pace you’ve been looking for. Sign up now for your ticket to the jungle.
Source: Eurogamer
Brain training software is nothing new to the handheld market, but XDev Europe will be adding new depth to the genre with the upcoming title Smart As. The game is said to take puzzles to another level by utilizing all of the Vita’s unique functionality. The player will then have their “Brain Power” calculated, and this score can be compared with others using the Vita’s near feature. All of this will unlock more puzzles and hopefully increase your brain power.
A concrete release date has yet to be announced, but you can look forward to figuring out just how smart you are sometime this fall.
Source: PlayStation Blog EU
PlayStation owners of the European persuasion have quite a bit to look forward to this week. PixelJunk’s latest creation PixelJunk 4AM is available as well as the second installment of the Sonic 4 episodes. The PS2 version of the critically acclaimed Deus Ex and the PS1 classic fighter Outlaws of the Lost Dynasty are also new additions. Check the list after the jump for all the specifics.
It’s truly staggering how popular Trials Evolution is over in the world of Xbox Live Arcade. After selling over 100,000 copies in the first day, the game briefly became the highest grossing day one seller on XBLA, and went on to sell over half a million in the first three weeks.
These numbers have publisher Ubisoft talking, with CEO Yves Guillemot describing RedLynx’s products as offering, “great multiplatform digital revenue potential.” This combined with talk of easy portability from RedLynx Managing Director Tero Virtala last month all hint at the game going multiplatform.
Source: Gamasutra
The Vita is capable of cross-system play with a few specific titles, such as MLB 12: The Show and the upcoming Warrior’s Lair. It’s been touted as a portable version of the PlayStation 3, so why not put one of this year’s most anticipated first-party titles, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale right in the hands of the hungry consumers? Superbot’s Omar Kendall, the game director of the title, thinks this is a possibility.
Check it, PSN Fans just got a hold of the Awesomenauts soundtrack on vinyl — yes, vinyl — and we’re giving it away to one lucky fan out there! Not familiar with the soundtrack? Then do yourself a favor and listen to the game’s intro and get pumped about this giveaway.
What you’re getting on the soundtrack is an exclusive version of the Awesomenauts theme and a drum & base remix on the front side, with a mega mix of all the game’s songs on the B side.
Our sister sites XBLA Fans and Game Music Fans will also be giving away copies of the Awesomenauts record. XBLA Fans has four copies to give away and Game Music Fans has one to dish out. PSN Fans also has one.
There will also be two contests held over on Twitter and Facebook respectively. We totally want people to know about the giveaway, so like XBLA’s contest page on Facebook and you will be entered for a chance to win. As for Twitter, simply tweet this:
Checkout this great giveaway for a chance to win an Awesomenauts Vinyl Record! RT for a chance to win. bit.ly/LZqvjz
To win the one copy from PSN Fans, all you have to do is hit up the comments section below and let us know which Awesomenauts character you’ll be playing. That’s it. We’ll pick a winner at random and get in touch. And while you’re waiting for the contest results, take a gander at the maps you’ll be duking it out on and check out XBLA Fans’ awesome guide.
The contest will run until Friday May 18th. You may enter once on each site.
Good luck, everyone!
