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Review: Persona 4 Arena (PlayStation 3)

Persona 4 Arena (PlayStation 3)

Velvet boom

Atlus has had to bear the brunt of much criticism from gamers due to its decision to region lock Persona 4 Arena, giving eager European fans no option but to wait a frankly preposterous length of time for the game to release. There’s no denying, however, the quality and brilliance of Arc System Works' take on the fantastic Japanese RPG...

News: Pre-Order Dragon's Crown for This Awesome Art Book

Pre-Order Dragon's Crown for This Awesome Art Book

Showered in riches

A royal affair like Dragon’s Crown was never going to eschew pre-order bonuses. Atlus has revealed that those who register their interest in the Vanillaware brawler for either the PlayStation 3 or Vita will be rewarded with a 64-page art book sporting the work of designer George Kamitani. The tome will also include scrawls by...

News: Dragon's Crown Summons Wizard Gameplay Footage

Dragon's Crown Summons Wizard Gameplay Footage

Kind of magic

The wizard is without a doubt the best dressed class in Vanillaware’s upcoming Dragon’s Crown. Not only does the protagonist wear a stylish, silk cloak, but he’s also rocking some slick undergarments and leather boots. You can catch the character conjuring an asteroid shower from a magical tome in the trailer embedded below. The...

News: Acquaint Yourself with Dragon's Crown's Elf in New Trailer

Acquaint Yourself with Dragon's Crown's Elf in New Trailer

All of a quiver

Fortunately, there’s at least one character in Dragon’s Crown that knows how to dress properly. Atlus has deployed a brand new trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 3 and Vita brawler’s Elf, demonstrating the protagonist’s ranged attacks and respectable clothing. The full title’s due out on 6th August in North America, but...

News: Dragon's Crown's Dwarf Trailer Flexes Its Muscles

Dragon's Crown's Dwarf Trailer Flexes Its Muscles

Body slam

If you felt that the previous Dragon’s Crown trailer showed a little too much skin, then you’ll probably be equally displeased with this brand new footage focusing on the Dwarf. Rather than equip himself with clothing and body armour, he prefers to wander around partially nude. Still, at least he's got that big beard to cover up a bit...

News: Saucy Sorceress Trailer Deployed for PS3 and Vita Brawler Dragon's Crown

Saucy Sorceress Trailer Deployed for PS3 and Vita Brawler Dragon's Crown

Must be cold

Video game characters are renowned for their impractical dress sense, but we reckon that Dragon's Crown’s enchanted Sorceress class takes things to the next level. If we were venturing through grotty catacombs, we’d very much want to keep ourselves covered up – but the title’s magical character type seems content with letting it...

News: New Dragon's Crown Trailer Whips Out Its Sword

New Dragon's Crown Trailer Whips Out Its Sword

It's a big one

Atlus has unsheathed a brand new trailer for its upcoming PlayStation 3 and Vita brawler, Dragon’s Crown. The full game features six classes, but this footage focuses on the Fighter. Don’t worry about the Japanese voiceover – just gaze dreamily at the gorgeous Vanillaware artwork. Looks lovely, doesn't it? The title's due out on...

News: Demon's Souls Damns North American PS Plus Subscribers in April

Demon's Souls Damns North American PS Plus Subscribers in April

Malicious, Labyrinth Legends, and more up for grabs

From Software’s devilish Demon’s Souls will be available for free for North American PlayStation Plus subscribers from later today. The title – which ordinarily retails for $19.99 – will have you tossing your DualShock 3 around the house for the grand sum of nothing. Fortunately, for those...

News: Dragon's Crown Reigns on PS3 and Vita This Summer

Dragon's Crown Reigns on PS3 and Vita This Summer

Atlus attaches window to the beautiful brawler

Vanillaware’s slick PlayStation 3 and Vita brawler Dragon’s Crown will stroll onto North American store shelves and the PlayStation Network this summer, publisher Atlus has announced. The game will set you back $49.99 for the console version, and $39.99 for the handheld release. There’s no word...

News: Dragon's Crown Trailer Punches Your Eyeballs with Pretty Graphics

Dragon's Crown Trailer Punches Your Eyeballs with Pretty Graphics

Tastier than nacho cheese and bacon on crispy fries

If hotly anticipated PlayStation 3 and Vita brawler Dragon’s Crown was an animal, it would probably be a kitten wearing a big pink bow. Vanillaware has released a brand new trailer for the co-operative beat ‘em up, which introduces you to the cast of the game and also shows off a euphoric mouse...

News: Dragon's Crown Details Punching Their Way Online Next Week

Dragon's Crown Details Punching Their Way Online Next Week

Announcement of an announcement

New information regarding Vanillaware’s slick PlayStation 3 and Vita brawler Dragon’s Crown will thump its way online next week. Atlus has launched a website for the fighter which points to a full re-reveal on 21st March. That’s next Thursday for those of you without a calendar to hand. The beautiful beat ‘em...

Out Today: Persona 4 Golden Brightens Up UK Retail

Persona 4 Golden Brightens Up UK Retail

Can't stop that shine

Amidst the excitement of the PlayStation 4, you could be forgiven for forgetting about the release of Persona 4 Golden in the UK. The critically acclaimed PlayStation Vita JRPG has taken its sweet time making the journey across the Atlantic, but it’s finally available in stores today. A downloadable copy also deployed...

News: Dragon's Crown Continues to Look Stunning in New Trailer

Dragon's Crown Continues to Look Stunning in New Trailer

Add it to your wishlist

It’s been a while since we last saw anything of Dragon’s Crown, the gorgeous side-scrolling beat ‘em up from Vanillaware. Thankfully, Sony rectified that overnight, with a brand new thirty-second trailer featuring a bevy of action form the upcoming brawler. The game’s still due out this year, where it will be...

News: Hook Up with Persona 4 Golden Next Month in Europe

Hook Up with Persona 4 Golden Next Month in Europe

Let it shine

Get ready to rediscover your teenage angst, because Persona 4 Golden is set to brighten up the PlayStation Vita’s barren release schedule in Europe next month. Publisher Atlus has confirmed that the critically acclaimed RPG – which scored a perfect 10/10 on this very site – will hit store shelves on 22nd February. If that’s too...

News: Demon's Souls Spreads to the PlayStation Network Next Week

Demon's Souls Spreads to the PlayStation Network Next Week

Can your hard drive handle it?

Soon you won't need to move a muscle in order to return to the unforgiving world of Demon’s Souls. Atlus has announced that it's set to launch the punishing adventure on the North American PlayStation Network next week, stripping away the need for you to waste your energy on switching discs. The digital version will...

News: Zeno Clash 2 Punches the PlayStation Network This Spring

Zeno Clash 2 Punches the PlayStation Network This Spring

Heavy haymaker

After almost four years of development, ACE Team’s first-person brawler Zeno Clash 2 is set to pick a fight with the PlayStation Network this spring. Co-founder Carlos Bordeu confirmed the title’s tentative release window on the game’s official forums, adding that it’s too early to pin a specific date down. If the title’s...

News: Inversion Developer Saber Switches on God Mode

Inversion Developer Saber Switches on God Mode

Revengeance

Saber Interactive clearly believes that the world would benefit from another third-person shooter. The developer – responsible for Inversion and TimeShift – has announced God Mode, a brand new co-operative action game heading to the PlayStation Network next year. The title puts you in control of an ancient God who’s been stripped...

News: Persona 4 Golden Brightens Up Vita This November

Persona 4 Golden Brightens Up Vita This November

Next year in Europe

Persona 4 Golden – the enhanced PlayStation Vita exclusive port of Atlus’ cult PS2 RPG – will hit North American store shelves on 20th November, it's been announced. The title will travel to Europe next spring, with NIS America handling publishing duties. If you can’t wait that long, then it’s definitely worth pointing...