Nearly two decades after "time stopped" and the series was left at a cliffhanger moment, Shenmue fans and players FINALLY get the moment they've been waiting for with the release of "Shenmue III" for the Playstation 4 and PC! Yu Suzuki's successful Kickstarter bid to continue the story has finally gone gold and is on sale now - picking things right where they left off and seeing Ryo Hazuki continue his journey around China to find his father's killer and avenge him.
As an action-adventure game series that has touched the hearts of fans who played the first two games during the days of the SEGA Dreamcast, Shenmue needs no introduction and was a game literally ahead of its time. Besides introducing QTE's and an "open-world" type setting for its day, this was a genuine nostalgic journey that took one martial artist living in late 1980's Japan from his hoemtown of Yokosuka to Hong Kong, and now we see the story continue through other parts of China as seen in this launch trailer below.
Shenmue III - The Story Goes On Launch Trailer | PS4
If you need a better example of how Shenmue III begins, here's the first 40 minutes of gameplay as presented by Arekkz Gaming in YouTube.
SHENMUE 3 | Gameplay Part 1 - First 40 Minutes
Shenmue III is now available for Playstation 4 and Windows PC worldwide.
With a month to go before Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions make their triumphant first post-Metal Gear release with "Death Stranding", the video game designer and auteur has announced in his official Twitter page that a Death Stranding "World Strand Tour 2019" will be happening in different parts of the world, beginning in Paris this October 30th and working their way to different locations that include London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, Tokyo, and Taipei among many others!
DEATH STRANDING World Tour! Paris, London, Berlin, NY, SF, Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Taipei, and Seoul!
Let’s have everyone get connected together👍🌈🦀☔️🐟🐋🐬💀👶✋🤩 pic.twitter.com/tnCR4niqPs
Death Stranding, a new action game featuring an all-star cast that includes Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Lea Seydoux - will be released exclusively for the Playstation 4 on November 8, 2019.
One of the most highly anticipated games of the this year naturally gets its showcase and presentation at the Tokyo Game Show, and Hideo Kojima and his game developing company Kojima Productions were on hand to show a brand new trailer for their upcoming new game "Death Stranding" - which stars Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Lea Seydoux in an open world action game where even more bizarre and unique visuals to be expected from the man who made Metal Gear were unveiled!
Death Stranding – Official Briefing Trailer | TGS 2019
If this isn't enough, here's the entire presentation with Kojima and crew showing off gameplay too!
Death Stranding hits exclusively for Playstation 4 on November 8, 2019!
After teasing that their next DLC fighter would be revealed, Nintendo has announced via their recent Nintedo Direct reveal video that SNK's own mascot fighter Terry Bogard will be the next Smash Fighter to be added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!
You know him as the hero of the Fatal Fury and one of the main stars of The King of Fighters series, now see him duke it out with the rest of the stars of Smash Bros.!
Terry Bogard in Smash Bros. Ultimate REVEAL TRAILER
Terry will be smashing his way to SSBU as the latest DLC fighter this November!
One of Mortal Kombat's veteran fighters from the MK III era will finally make his return, as the shaman and Native American warrior Nightwolf makes his return as the latest character for Mortal Kombat 11!
Check out the official Kombat Pack gameplay trailer for the fighter.
Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack – Official Nightwolf Gameplay Trailer
Nightwolf will debut as an early access character for MK 11 starting August 13.
In Day 2 of this week's Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, EA Games and Respawn Entertainment finally unveiled the first official details, trailer, and release date for their upcoming Star Wars action adventure game "Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order" - a game that puts you in control of a surviving Jedi Padawan who continues to evade "Order 66" and fight for survival following the events of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith".
Putting players in the role of Cal Kestis (portrayed by Gotham star Cameron Monaghan), the game sees Cal making a new life as a member of the Scrapper Guild, only to be hunted by the Second Sister and other troopers loyal to the newly installed Galactic Empire.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order — Official Reveal Trailer
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order will be released for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 15, 2019.
Despite the controversy the company has faced with their focus on pachinko machines and what they did to Hideo Kojima, Konami is going to celebrate their 50th year in the industry by releasing a series of "Anniversary Collection" releases - with the first being a focus on Arcade Classics that include the Castlevania arcade game "Haunted Castle", "Life Force", "TwinBee", and three other titles. This will be released on April 18 for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC -so all platforms get a taste of old school retro action and games the publisher used to make.
That won't be the end of things however, as a Castlevania Anniversary Collection and a Contra Anniversary Collection have also been announced - bringing some four retro titles for each franchise back along with four unannounced ones as well, bringing a total of eight games for each released collection. Those are still awaiting release dates and more details, so visit the official Konami website for more information.
Appearing at a panel discussion and presentation at the Magic 2019 event held at Monaco, legendary video game creator and producer Yu Suzuki unveiled a brand new gameplay trailer for "Shenmue III" - the long awaited new sequel and continuation to his epic martial arts adventure saga that sees young Japanese martial artist Ryo Hazuki travelling from Japan to China in a quest for vengeance against Lan Di - the man that murdered his father, as well as meeting Ling Shenhua and discovering that the two have a destiny to fulfil.
Via Shenmue FansYouTube pageas well as Shenmue Dojoin Facebook, here is the new "Gameplay Trailer" showing much of the action and cutscenes that'll feature in the new game that was successfully kickstarted and made.
Shenmue 3 Gameplay Trailer | MAGIC 2019
Shenmue III will be released for Playstation 4 and PC on August 27 this year.
It's FINALLY HERE, ladies and gents! 21 years after the release of the original game for the Playstation, Resident Evil 2 is given new life in a remake that is NOW AVAILABLE for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC! Telling the story and putting players in control of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, the survivors end up in a horrific nightmare as Raccoon City succumbs to a viral outbreak that sets loose zombies and bio-organic monstrosities. Much like the 1998 original, it's back to Survival Horror - except everything old is new again with new mechanics, twists to familiar themes, and a totally new experience worth reliving!
Resident Evil 2 - 2019 Live-Action Trailer
To commemorate the launch day, as well as pay tribute to an old commercial directed by the late great George A. Romero, here's a Live Action Trailer for RE2!
Resident Evil 2 is now available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC! I picked up the Collector's Edition with the Map, Soundtrack, and Leon Statue! Have you gotten yours yet?
It's truly hard to imagine that come a few days from now, the long awaited remake of Resident Evil 2 will finally hit current generation consoles and PC - bringing a newly reimagined version of the title to gamers from this generation and those who grew up with the original. Speaking of that - today marks the 21st anniversary of the release of "Resident Evil 2" for the original Sony Playstation. On this January 21st in 1998 - gamers finally got the long awaited follow-up to the 1996 classic that helped redefine horror and adventure into a new genre called "Survival Horror" and sprucing things up by not only putting its setting in a city plagued by the undead, but by adding more replay value and mechanics that greatly improved upon its predecessor.
Known as "Bio Hazard 2" in Japan, RE2 was in development immediately after the release of the first game - but went through a hard development process that ultimately say Capcom dissatisfied with the first build of the sequel (leading to it being scrapped and called "Resident Evil 1.5" by fans). Eventually the team decided to start from scratch and move the release date forward to January of 1998, and that gample paid off with the Resident Evil 2 we all know and love from time and memorial. That game became the best selling game in a single platform, and would sell 4.96 Million copies on Playstation.
The game - focusing on an RPD rookie cop named Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, the younger sister of RE1 lead Chris Redfield, would see both playable characters enter Raccoon City just as the zombie outbreak commenced - forcing both to find shelter in the Raccoon City Police Department. Unfortunately things take a turn for the worse as the city is all but dead and overrun, and the survivors look for a way to escape while also discovering at the same time the secrets and people behind the chaos unleashed in The Umbrella Corporation.
Resident Evil 2 Commercial by George A. Romero
So even until this day, Resident Evil 2 remains a product of its time yet is beholden by many as one of the best Survival Horror games and sequels ever produced. That legacy is what drove many fans to request a remake after the success of the 2002 Resident Evil Remake - and that time is now with the upcoming release of Resident Evil 2 (2019). I along with the rest of the world cannot wait to see what lies in store with the new reimagining of a classic.
And here I am all celebratory and prepared for the new remake. HAPPY 21 YEARS, RESIDENT EVIL 2!
On the evening of January 17 at Los Angeles, the entire world got their first taste at the next battle that would determine the fates of Earthrealm and beyond, as Netherrealm Studios and Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon unveiled new details in their "Mortal Kombat 11: The Reveal" event!
If you missed out on watching this, the good folks at MK have uploaded the entire replay event at YouTube - where you can check out the reveals, the announcements, the fatalities, and of course a taste of which Kombatants are coming to the new sequel!
Mortal Kombat 11: The Reveal
Alternatively, you can also check out these highlight trailers focusing on the story prologue, gameplay, and behind the scenes stuff too!
Mortal Kombat 11: Story Prologue
Mortal Kombat 11 - Official Gameplay Walkthrough
Mortal Kombat 11 – Official Behind-The-Scenes Look
Mortal Kombat 11 Hits Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 23!
After a long time requesting for a "demo" of the game, Resident Evil fans are finally going to get just that at the comforts of their own console and home as Capcom has officially announced that their upcoming "Resident Evil 2" remake is getting a "1-Shot Demo" this week. In other words, players will FINALLY get their chance to try out this brand new reimagining of the 1998 sequel powered by the RE Engine before the full game comes out the end of the month... And this demo sees release for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC Steam this January 11th!
Resident Evil 2 - Story Trailer | PS4
There is a catch however for those playing this demo - you only have 30 MINUTES to play through it and guide Leon S. Kennedy through the horrors of the Raccoon City outbreak and beyond. That means that the clock is ticking and you won't have any time to explore and kill every enemy on sight. The demo becomes unplayable after your thirty minutes are up, and while that may be a bit disappointing to know - there will be a special new trailer that will play right after you're done with things at least. If you plan to download and try, be sure to between January 11 to 31!
Resident Evil 2 arrives for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on January 25th!
With just over a month left until it releases and remakes one of the most best Survival Horror games ever made, Capcom has released two new Gameplay videos for "Resident Evil 2" (aka BioHazard 2 in Japan) - which introduces us to familiar faces from the game that see actual dialogue and presentation for the very first time - such as Robert Kendo from "Gun Shop Kendo" and the enigmatic Ada Wong springing into action! Also, Leon S. Kennedy facing off against a powerful G Mutation.
Resident Evil 2: Leon Gameplay - Familiar Faces
Then there's the monsters and villains... Like the powerhouse called "Mr. X" facing off against Claire Redfield.
If you can't get enough of the Resident Evil 2 Remake hype train, Capcom is more than happy to give you some more footage to salivate to - as the company has released a sweet trailer of some E3 Gameplay footage they put together. There are many other gameplay trailers that have made the rounds online, but this one is short and direct to the point of the stuff you can expect Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield to run into when the remake hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC next year.
Resident Evil 2 - E3 2018 Gameplay Video
Also if you haven't seen it yet, here's the E3 2018 Developer Interview and Community Reaction trailer.
It's quite the video game party when it comes to the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 as it's known in the gaming community, and recently at Microsoft's Xbox E3 Press Conference they made a lot of news - including revealing the very first trailer for Capcom's "Devil May Cry 5" - returning the franchise to its original roots and seeing protagonists Nero and Dante returning for a new adventure!
Devil May Cry 5 - E3 2018 Announcement Trailer
Devil May Cry 5 will hit PS4, Xbox One, and PC on Spring 2019!
