Today in Gaming

*Bangs head on desk* http://www.amiiboinquirer.com/2015/01/23/nintendo-of-america-strikes-again-mario-smb-amiibo-timed-exclusive-to-mario-party-bundle/

Bend over, it's time for Mario to do some plunging.

http://www.siliconera.com/2015/01/27/dragons-dogma-online-will-free-play-game-pc-ps4-ps3/

I'm discouraged by the fact that it's free to play, but if I can finally get a console MMO that plays like an action game (my dream game concept, which Destiny shit on) I'll be happy.

Ugh, a PS3 version? I hope that doesn't hold back the PS4 and PC versions.

Actually, that's not really a problem. The big problem is its not leaving Japan. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-01-27-dragons-dogma-online-revealed

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/01/sony-is-now-actually-removing-features-from-playstation-vita/ if you have any Vita games with shitty trophies that require "near" you should get them soon just in case. (Assassin's Creed III: Liberation multiplayer for example.)

In other words, the Vita isn't making enough money for Sony for them to bother updating the software anymore.

Uh, no, I don't think there's any conspiracy shit going on. near uses Google Maps I'm pretty sure, the Wii U's YouTube player was broke for almost a month, it definitely doesn't surprise me if these companies find it difficult finding time to troubleshoot new Google APIs.

Anyway, Dragon's Dogma Online footage.
http://www.siliconera.com/2015/01/28/dragons-dogma-online-gets-first-trailer-gameplay-footage/
http://www.siliconera.com/2015/01/29/dragons-dogma-online-shares-multiplayer-world/

Can't watch until later though.

New Persona 5 trailer. Hope you like black and red (and superheroes phantom thieves)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc_9r4wifFc

I don't have the hype like others do.

That gab me Nocturne vibes (except for the Red and Black).

Excited.

I'm excited for this, it is  a lot different from the other games and its nice to see so much of it in one trailer. Now I just want to know if there are social links or not

Titanfall 2 probably won't be Xbone exclusive. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-teases-titanfall-2-won-t-be-xbox-exclusive/1100-6425193/

I noticed just now that Majora's Mask has been released for the 3DS (completely missed that they were actually going to do it) and I am thinking of getting it.

Does anyone know whether Majora's Mask is exclusive for the 3DS or the New 3DS?

I don't really want to buy a new New 3DS (although I probably will need to, because my old 3DS has served me well but is at the end of its life, and you know, Xenoblade...)

The only New 3DS-exclusive game is Xenoblade Chronicles. I don't see the demand honestly.

Basically, if you want a 3DS XL with slightly better battery life, 3D was it always should have been, and a built-in circle pad pro, that's why you would want a New 3DS.

Of course you have the smaller New 3DS option in Europe so that definitely complicates the decision. Also if you upgraded your SD card that's another deterrent because you need a micro SD now.

The quad core processor makes the system much more responsive. Download speeds and load times are faster as well.

Right, and even just for convenience that would be a big improvement. My 3DS takes a noticeably long time to boot up, confirming all my games.

http://www.siliconera.com/2015/02/19/rodea-sky-soldier-soaring-west/

Yesssssssssssss!





http://www.siliconera.com/2015/02/20/tri-ace-bought-mobile-company-nepro-japan/

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Sorry, give me a moment to calm down. I've just been blindsided by quite possibly the most depressing news I have heard in ages. My favorite development company might as well have been murdered in cold blood, and we didn't even get to play their last non-cellphone titles in English.

Goodnight, sweet prince....

No more Tri-Ace games makes me sad.

I guess that's the end of Star Ocean? Or will it just be a mobile title now...

Tri-Ace doesn't own any of their IPs so Square Enix could still do something with it if they really wanted to.

Sweet! Well sorta... It's kinda a bittersweet thing now. Anyway thanks for the info.

It seems that lately all the best companies are either dead or being severely mishandled. D:

Tri-Ace didn't do very well last gen, and all their attempts at making handheld titles failed as well. They did work with Square Enix on 13-2 and Lightning Returns, but I guess that didn't help them very much.

The only Tri-Ace games I manage to finish are SO1 and SO4, but I had tons of fun with them. And the little I played of VP and the discontinued playthroughs of SO3 I did, made me realize that Tri-Ace makes some really interesting battle systems that end up being addictive and fun if given the time.

Kinda makes you sad since Tri-Ace seems to stick to their designs and gameplay, while its sibling half, the Tales team in Namco, is making more and more questionable design decisions that come out as mediocre or decent at best.

Tri-ace makes really interesting blends of action and strategic RPG gameplay, but they all have quirks that make them really difficult casual pick-ups.

Resonance of Fate is still one of my favourite games of all time.