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Written by Dustin Murphy

Were you one of those who couldn’t wait to get your hands on Capcom’s latest and greatest Monster Hunter title? As of today, Capcom has sent out the news and excitedly has stated that they have officially shipped more than one million units combined between digital and retail formats since the games launch on February 13th, 2015. This means the game itself has become one of the fastest selling and highest rated on its Metascore for any Monster Hunter title released. As part of their celebration for this great achievement, Capcom has also stated that they will be launching a free Nintendo 3DS theme to begin celebrating with and will be available in May as a showing of their appreciation for fan support.

For those unfamiliar with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the game is a title that presses cooperation between fans as well as the idea of heavy farming to obtain multiple items that will support them the best for any situation. The game takes place as players take on the role as a hunter who has joined up with a travelling caravan in order to explore the new lands and take on ferocious enemies while seeking out the hunt that will test all their skill, prowess, and capabilities. This newest adventure, one of the best to date, will take players on quests as they encounter unique creatures, ferocious enemies, and will allow them to enjoy a hunt unlike any they’ve seen before.

For the first time ever, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate takes the handheld experience to entirely new grounds and will allow fans with an internet access to go online and hunt enemies like they never have before. As they take on Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate they will find that the game is playable on all of the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems but features added functionality when experienced with the New Nintendo 3DS™ XL, such as enhanced graphics, additional camera controls using the C stick, and customizable ZL and ZR buttons.

Capcom continues to support Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate with free of charge monthly downloadable quests and content that began in March and will be available for several months to come. The monthly packs are available on the first Friday of the month and include even more challenging hunts as well as quests to access the various themed collaboration contents to outfit hunters and Palicoes.

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Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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Ready for an exploration once more into last years released Project X Zone that tied multiple game universes between Capcom and Bandai Namco together? Prepare to do so. Coming at a later date, Project X Zone 2 is set to once more take on the smash hit SRPG tactics for those who want to see some of the most famed characters in gaming history by Bandai Namco, Capcom, and Sega hit 3DS handhelds once more. The game will be exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS.

Along with Project X Zone 2 being in the works, Saint Seiya: Soldier’s Soul is also in the works and will follow up to its anime and manga franchise by making its way to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and STEAM for PC. More details about the title will be released at a later date.

On top of this information, Bandai Namco has also announced they are working on Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, which is slated exclusively for next gen consoles and Steam for PC. Beside it we’ve also learned they are working on a new real time strategy MOBA that is free-to-play and headed exclusively to PC called Supernova. More information about this title will also be released at a later date.

Stay tuned as we wait for more information. In the mean time we’ll keep our eyes peeled for the info.

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Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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Today has been one that is anything, but short on anticipation. As of today, Bungie has announced that House of Wolves (the second DLC for Destiny), will be launching on May 19th, and has also released an accompanying opening cinematic where the Awoken Queen has been betrayed by the Fallen she once helped protect. With their betrayal the queen has become dead set on making them pay and will be opening “The Reef” to Guardians as they will explore through the depths of the home of the Awoken in order to bring down the Queens wrath upon them for their betrayal.

With the news, Bungie has also outlined a few things that are coming out with this DLC. For those looking to raid? Don’t hold your breath, one will not be releasing with House of Wolves. Instead, players will need to prepare for a new cooperative end-game focused activity that will focus on skill, variety, replayability, and even a focus on teamwork. This content? A battle arena called “The Prison of Elders” (ring a bell?). So what exactly is it? Your guess is good as ours at this moment, but you can wait and find out later this month with the dates listed below from the official Bungie.net news source!

With this announcement, they’ve also announced that will be discussing gear upgrades for current Exotic and Legendary gear, but also their upcoming activities called Trials of Osiris and Prison of Elders. Take a peek below for the Official Opening Cinematic. as well as a list of dates that they will be presenting these activities. So here’s their official calendar!

House of Wolves Calendar of Events:

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Wednesday, April 22nd : Walking tour of the The Reef, with a live discussion about the upgrade paths for your gear.

Wednesday, April 29th : Reveal and live gameplay of Trials of Osiris and its collection of end game gear.

Wednesday, May 6th : Reveal and live gameplay of Prison of Elders, a brand new three-player cooperative multiplayer arena.

Friday, May 8th : Stay tuned!

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Now enjoy the first glimpse of the “House of Wolves” cinematic!

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The hunt begins on May 19th. https://t.co/6KCmJdMyEW &

— Bungie (@Bungie) April 13, 2015

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Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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You heard it the day the Nintendo Direct regarding the New Nintendo 3DS XL and LL were announced for most parts of the world. This included a game that told us the story of two giant titans who were frozen in time. On their bodies? A war had broken out as humans and machines clashed in epic battles across the vast lands that brought our not-so-meant-to-be hero, Shulk, into the scene. With his ancient blade equipped, he set off on a magnificent adventure that would attempt to put an end to the generations-long war and bring peace to the world. Thanks to the power of the New Nintendo 3DS XL and it’s new buttons as well as face-tracking 3D, players can take this journey to whole new extent as it has been remade from its original Wii version to provide players with an unforgettable sci-fi epic adventure.

“New Nintendo 3DS XL owners will not want to miss out on this hand-held version of an amazing game,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is simply enormous in scale, but is perfect for portable play on New Nintendo 3DS XL, and a must-have for any and all fans of open-world role-playing experiences.”

His words speak of the games beauty, size, and large open-world experience that it provides, which will bring players to become friends with new NPC’s that will become memorable, and emotionally unforgettable. As players embark upon the main story of Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, they will get to know Shulk, which has become infamous thanks to Super Smash Bros. 3D, which has surely intrigued players to enjoy his unforgettable story, but also those friends of his that adventure across the two resting titans below their feet. With his blade in tow, Shulk will meet companions who will come from all walks of life, battle beasts that are not so friendly while befriending others that are, and even take in breathtaking sights of breathtaking environments in full blown 3D.

Just like the original, Xenoblade Chronicles 3D revisits the deeply intuitive battle system that will let players take on enemies in real time, and not the formerly known turn-based battle systems that traditional RPG’s are known for. Players will get to watch their characters auto-attack while targeting an enemy. Players will also get to move freely around fields, select from special abilities known as ‘Arts”, and even unleashed in style or in chains to bring forth overly devastating attacks

Will you have what it takes to complete hundreds of side quests, defeat powerful enemies, and explore parts of an entirely new world? Find out today in the newly implemented character customization and upgrade system, and even a unique armament system while building relationships with the characters Shulk will engage conversations and friendships with.

In the new Collection Mode, which is exclusive to the 3DS title, players can look over a number of animated models of both friends and enemies in Model Viewer, listen to the games beautifully crafted soundtrack via the Jukebox while the system is even closed. These can be unlocked by using the StreetPass feature, spending their Play Coins or tapping a Shulk amiibo (not included) to the touch screen of their New Nintendo 3DS XL.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is now available exclusively for New Nintendo 3DS XL (this game will not work on the original Nintendo 3DS XL)  in stores, in the Nintendo eShop and at Nintendo.com at a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more information about the game, visit http://xenobladechronicles3d.nintendo.com.

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About the Writer:

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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Written by Dustin Murphy

Ever wanted a chance to help defend the walls and attempt to stop the Titans from attacking? Sie sind das Essen und wir sind die jaeger/Atlus U.S.A., Inc. has announced that they will publish Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains exclusively through the Nintendo 3DS eShop for both North America and Europe, and that it will be releasing sometime this May as a digital download only. The title will be taking placed based upon the events of both the success of both the anime, but also the manga, which both came based upon.

Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains will be the first of a series of Attack on Titans that have released and will feature the original Japanese audio, but also English subtitles for fans to understand the dialogue. Humanity in Chains is based upon the upcoming Japanese remake of one of the earlier Attack on Titan games.

So what does Japanese developer Spike Chunsoft have in store for us? A story mode that will allow players to take on the role as a member of the Elite Scout Regiment, which has been tasked with defending the outer walls from the Titans who seek to bring them down. In order to save humanity, players will fight against an enhanced Titan AI that will attempt to drain players out of every ounce of their gaming capability, and test their chances at saving the human race. While this games does offer such, it also allows customizations and familiar characters to be spotted and enjoyed. Players will be able to choose from familiar faces such as Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackermann, and many others while they pick their favorite Scout member to play as. However, players will also be able to enjoy new additions within the Scout Regiment such as customizable costumes, weapons, and even character voices in order to make the game capable of fitting their own experience.

Want to fight against Titans, but test your luck with a unit? ‘Humanity in Chains’ will offer this chance for fans to go online with up to three friends in an all-new online co-op experience that will feature both rankings and leaderboards. The game itself will also feature an updated U.I to improve a better suited appearance for fans, but will also allow for use of a Circle Pad Pro or the New Nintendo 3DS XL’s C-Stick so that players will have an advantage against the Titan invasions that will seek to attack players on next month. At this time, however, pricing as well as an exact date have not been announced, but there will also be more details to be released at a later date.

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About the Writer:

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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Darkness is something that Dark Souls has become renowned for as players fight their way through brutal enemies, dark layers, and tight corridors – their rewards? A sigh of relief before the next challenge approaches them. The Kingdom of Drangleic brings for a challenge players will be familiar and some challenges they will be unfamiliar with as they explore the dungeons they’ve once more seen. Starting today, Steam users can upgrade their PC versions to the Scholar of the First sin while those on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One have to wait till Tuesday to see these titles land on their Sony and Microsoft consoles.

In this new version, returning players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and DirectX 11 PCs will get to see the newly updated graphics and performance while also getting to take on new enemy placements, the new Forlorn invade, increased online multiplayer count as well as additional gameplay enhancements to help with their overall experience. With these enhancements, fans will also get to experience all three previously released DLC’s called Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King. Each of these will be included in the newly packaged edition, but will also show off the new NPC as well as all the latest game content to date in this collection.

“DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin marks the Dark Souls franchise’s jump to the latest generation of consoles. With upgraded graphics, new enemy locations and other enhancements this is the perfect time to jump into the Dark Souls universe and experience the magic of this beloved series.” – Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

What else is there for this game? For those having not upgraded to a DirectX 11 capable PC a DirectX 9 version will be available for those players, but also those who have not upgraded from the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 can also obtain this version of the game, which will allow them to obtain all the new game content as well as the DLC missions on the games release.

So how is this game priced? PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners can obtain the game for 59.99 USD from the local retailers or the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace while PlayStation 3 and Xbox One owners can obtain it for 39.99 USD in both locations as well. For those with steam, they can upgrade their Dark Souls II (DirectX 11 Upgrade, but also with/without DLC) for 19.99 USD/29.99 USD. For those looking to obtain the full game with DirectX 11 or DirectX 9 will look at spending 49.99/39.99 USD to obtain the game with all its contents.

Stay tuned for our upcoming review of the PlayStation 4/Xbox One versions. A PC review will be pending at this time.

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Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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Ready for a Nintendo Direct? Starting tomorrow between 3 p.m. PST/5 p.m. CST/ 6 p.m EST to find out what is coming up regarding future Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games as they prepare to launch soo. In order to find out some more information, they will be discussing information in a short Nintendo Treehouse presentation featuring one of these spring 2015 releases.

So how do you watch it? Tune into the official http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct tomorrow through either your Wii U, 3DS, Tablet, Phone, and or your home computer in order to find out this information. And as said by Nintendo, “Don’t let the date fool you: This Nintendo Direct is no joke!”

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About the Writer:

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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Imagine being able to travel to China, Russia, and India in order to take on new stories, new tasks, and even new legacies as a part of the Creed. As of this April that will be possible as players take the role of Shao Jun in an animated short as well as 2.5D side-scrolling thrill ride that will allow her to explore the world during the height of the Ming Dynasty. Her story will be the first of the three to launch for players who own the Assassin’s Creed Unity Season Pass and wish to explore new stories starting this April. With her story being the first of three, Shao Jun will be joined by Arbaaz Mir and Nikolaï Orelov – all of which have been shown off in the Assassin’s Creed graphic novels.

Their eras? During the fall of the Sikh Empire as well as the aftermath of the Red October Revolution in Russia. All three of these titles will be tied together in the narrative means by the games writers so that they may actually take on the task of expanding the Assassin’s Creed universe as we know it, but also turning history into a new emans of what we had hoped to see. Each of these titles will be brought in by their own unique artistic style from living paintings in the manner of beautiful as well as artistic brush painting strokes of China to the beautiful as well as vibrant colours of India all the way to the propaganda filled style of Russia during its time frame.

Each of these installments can be obtained for 9.99 USD for those who are not season pass holders. The content will be available for PC, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC starting this April and will be released separately from each other.

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About the Writer:

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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Interested in returning to the Etrian Odyssey series on your Nintendo 3DS handhelds this summer? As of today, ATLUS has announced that the title will be launching with both a Limited Edition, which will be exclusive to those who pre-order and on a first-run printing only, which means supplies will be limited and hard to find post-launch.

So what can you expect to find in your Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold Launch Edition? Lets take a peek below at the information provided by ATLUS.

The Official Staff Book — 22 pages of art, including early drafts of character concepts, introductions to the characters, with both explanations of their individual back stories as well as developer insight to the character creation process, and QR Codes that will unlock some beginner-friendly Grimoire Stones.

The Fafnir Knight Rough Sketch Soundtrack — CD soundtrack of early versions of the EO2U music by series composer, Yuzo Koshiro. It also has a brief foreword by both Koshiro and EO2U director Shigeo Komori. The CD packaging also has an EO2U mini-comic!

Where will the game and art box be held? Well within the collectible Launch Edition boxing!

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About the Writer:

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

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Are you someone who likes to play Final Fantasy XI on PC? As of today, Square Enix has announced that they have decided to launch Final Fantasy XI on Console, Mobile, and PC in order to allow fans to enjoy the world of Vana’diel as they continue to build upon the title that has entered its 14th year of service in May. Thanks to the creative minds at Square Enix, inc., Vana’diel has become a large breathing world that has evolved as the players within it have adventured within the world since 2002, and will continue to do so in the upcoming years.

With this news, Square Enix has also announced that the final scenario to the titles story has been announced called “Rhapsodies of Vana’diel,”, which will be alongside the game updates that will come out over the upcoming months of this year. In this final scenario of the story, players will get to see major characters as well as elements from the past 13 years of in-game history come together once more as the tale comes to a close in three parts that are scheduled to launch in May, August, and November. The updates will include new content such as battles, new items, and story elements.

It will serve as the pinnacle of the FINAL FANTASY XI story, bringing together major characters and elements from more than 13 years of history. The epic tale will come to a close in three parts that are scheduled to release in May, August and November this year. These updates will also see the introduction of new content, such as exciting battles and never-before-seen reward items.

Players will also get to enjoy the new in-game event called “The Goddess’s Gala’, which is a festival to thank all players who have stepped in to enjoy the game over the span of its lifetime. The event will include multiple campaigns, elements, and even enjoyable routines. Even with this release, these updates will not be considered premium or disc based contents as they will release slowly over time as free-update contents.

With this news, Square has also announced that they will be working on a brand-new generation of Final Fantasy XI enjoyment to smartphones and mobile devices. This games adaption will be optimized for mobile devices that will feature immersive, responsive, and a rather dynamic overall experience. Battles themselves will find themselves upgraded to work with touch control interfaces, improvements to the in-game systems, and upgraded so that players can enjoy rather smooth gameplay, which can be experienced in Japan, Korea, North America, Europe, and Asian regions upon release.

We will keep you updated as more information is released.

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About the Writer:

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, MMO’s, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable and can’t be softened by even the biggest names in the gaming industry. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. To follow Dustin, hit him up on Twitter over at @GamingAnomaly, find him on his Google+. Wanna game with him? You can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.