The makers of Dead Nation, Outland and Super StarDust HD, have announced one of their new projects coming to the PS4. The first is a yet-to-be named “spiritual successor” to the Supre StarDust franchise coming exclusively to the PS4.
“We are super excited to be working on Sony’s next-gen hardware,” said Housemarque’s CEO Ilari Kuittinen. “The platform’s performances are enabling us to do things that wouldn’t be possible otherwise and we truly believe that better technology can lead to better gameplay. The more tools and resources we have at our disposal, the better.”
Think of Super Stardust HD: at the time, PlayStation 3 gave us the opportunity to populate the game with thousands of interactive objects and implement the game’s famous ‘spherical gameplay’. Today, we can take advantage of the architecture of PlayStation 4 to create incredible visuals with direct impact on the way the new game feels.”
More information on this game and the second unannounced project will be revealed in the coming months.
A new installment to Capcom’s long running Street Fighter franchise could be in the cards. Series Executive Producer, Yoshinori Ono, ( kinda ) confirmed as much via Twitter earlier today in response to a fan inquire on the subject.
Here’s what he said:
Wait till EVO13 ;P RT @mik0x: Can we have a year of release or something for the next Street Fighter
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— Yoshinori Ono (@Yoshi_OnoChin) May 24, 2013
Proceeding the above tweet, the producer was asked about the chances of a Street Fighter game appearing on the XBox One. He replied by saying:
I have no set plans about it. I’ll think about it after E3… Go or Not… ;D
If another Street Fighter is currently in the works, will it skip next gen systems?
We’ll have to wait until this year’s Evolution Championship Series kicks off on July 12th for the answers.
If a new listing by New Zealand retailer, Mighty Ape, proves accurate, Warner Bros. Games Montreal’s next installment to the successful Batman games will arrive on next gen systems.
The retailer has Batman: Arkham Origins pegged for the PS4 and XBox One but, unlike its current gen brethren, both versions lack a release window or a price.
Before the game was officially announced for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC ( through Game Informer ) earlier this year, the rumor mill was ripe with speculation about Batman: Arkham Origins’ possible next gen release. Those rumors were eventually laid to rest, only to resurface again, it seems, like a pesky green haired villain.
In case you were planning on holding off purchasing DONTNOD Entertainment’s Remember Me next month for current gen systems in favor of a possible next gen release, don’t bother waiting.
According to the studio’s Narrative Director, Alain Damasio, Remember Me won’t be making the next gen jump simply because it’s “too expensive.” Since moving into a new building a month ago, the France based studio has jumped from 5 employees to 170.
The futuristic action game which unfolds in Neo Paris 2084 is scheduled to release for the PS3, 360 and PC on June 4th. An early review for the game has also been published.
Check it out here.
Shipping alongside the regular edition this Fall, Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts can also look forward to the newly announced Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s and Special Editions.
Priced at $79.99, the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition includes:
- Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V
- Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork – features custom color and metallic treatments to bring out the detail of the Michael, Trevor and Franklin artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook
- Blueprint Map – exclusive, 21.5″ x 26.75″ map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County
- Special Ability Boost – Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster
- Stunt Plane Trials – single-player Stunt Plane Trials let players take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County
- Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More – Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County
- Additional Weapons – when visiting Ammunition stores in single-player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.
For $149.99 you can pick up the Collector’s Edition ( GameStop exclusive ):
- Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V
- Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork – features custom color and metallic treatments to bring out the detail of the Michael, Trevor and Franklin artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook
- Blueprint Map – exclusive, 21.5″ x 26.75″ map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County
- Special Ability Boost – Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster
- Stunt Plane Trials – single-player Stunt Plane Trials let players take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County
- Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More – Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County
- Additional Weapons – when visiting Ammunition stores in single-player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.
- Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key – inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75″ x 8.5″ money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window
- Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY Snapback Cap – this exclusive New Era 9FIFTY cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer’s left side, a Grand Theft Auto V’ logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit
- Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online – get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System
- Unique Vehicles and Garage Property – players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single-player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930′s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.
As an additional bonus, those who pre-order any edition of Grand Theft Auto V (including the Collector’s Edition, Special Edition or the standard retail edition) between now and September 17th will get access to pilot the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle.
Marvelous USA, formerly known as XSeed, has revealed its E3 2013 lineup today, confirming a western release for Ragnarok Odyssey Ace.
The publisher has the ultra-high-speed giant multiplayer hunting action slated for a Winter release window in North America for both the PS3 and PS Vita. GungHo Online Entertainment America will localize Ragnarok Odyssey Ace in Europe.
This new title in the popular Ragnarok Odyssey action RPG franchise brings players cross-platform play between PS3 and Vita as well as rich new content to explore. Developed by Game Arts, Ragnarok Odyssey Ace brings a new Tower of Yggdrasil dungeon that creates random dungeons with different rooms and enemy placement, a new battle system, and a plethora of new items and features.
Earlier this week, GungHo announced that the PS Vita version of Ragnarok Odyssey Ace will arrive first in Japan on August 29th.
Marvelous USA’s complete E3 lineup includes Ragnarok Odyssey Ace ( PS3/PS Vita ), Killer Is Dead ( PS3/360 ), Rune Factory 4 ( 3DS),Valhalla Knights 3 ( PSV), Ys: Memories of Celceta ( PSV ) as well as their latest mobile titles.
Source: Press release via Neogaf
