Kingdom Under Fire II was already confirmed for PC and X360, and is now coming to the PS3. Developer Blueside decided to include the PS3 platform because of its power and its network features. Kingdom Under Fire II is the sequel to “The Crusaders”, which first appeared for Xbox, and will switch from RPG to MMOARTS (Massively Multiplayer Online Action Real Time Strategy). The PS3 version will receive exclusive content, ranging from characters to missions, and will also bring some unannounced PSN features. Via psonly.nl

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Kingdom Under Fire II For PS3 Announced

For all the Atlus fans here, great news is about to be read by thee: Atlus has announced at the Playstation.Blog that they’ll be having an incredible sale on one PSN game and a bunch of PSP games available in the digital format at the PSN Store. Droplitz is the PSN candidate and the others are two persona games, one action type and several other Strategy/RPG hybrids. Sale ends on November 29 and I’m closer to actually considering a PSP purchase…

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Great Atlus Sale Starting on November 16 on PSN Store!

According to the email I got with the code for the Killzone 3 Beta. The last day to play it was last night at least for the US. First match we severally outnumbered the other team and to top it off we took all 4 mechs and pinned them in there base. Yes we are mean. Jay joined us for the first time, but he didn’t stay for to long. Everyone gets 50 points for joining us plus awards. 50 Points – xDeFcoN_2FasT4Ux gets the award “Bringer of Life” for reviving teammates. 50 Points – Jay gets the award for “Mech Hog” for staying in a mech for the whole time pretty much. So will you be picking Killzone 3 up? This Beta completely sold me on the game, I loved Killzone 2 and this is great sequel!

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Seems like Blizzard wants to once again bring their games to a console near you. When the game was first announced back in 2008 the only systems we knew it was coming out for was the PC and the Mac. Talk quickly started flying about a console version, but up until now there was nothing solid. Now that a job posting appeared on the company’s website stating their are seeking a “Lead Designer, Console” to work on Diablo III everything got a little bit more interesting. This is the latest trailer that came out of Blizzcon 2010 introducing a new character called “Demon Hunter”. Blizzard has issued a statement explaining the posting to its fans, stating: We’re exploring a Diablo-related concept for consoles and are currently looking to fill a few senior console-related positions on the Diablo III team. As we’ve said in the past, with proper care the gameplay could suit the console platform, and we’re interested in seeing what talent out there might be interested in such a project. If you’re passionate about all things Diablo and have the requisite skill and experience, then head over to our jobs site to check out the positions and apply. “Please note that this is not an announcement of a console title. We are first and foremost developing Diablo III for Windows and Mac PCs and don’t intend to allow any possibility of a console interpretation to delay or affect the release of the game. Source [ GameSpot ]

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Atus has decided to port over Knights in the Knightmare from the DS to the PSP. I actually just finished the DS version a couple of weeks ago and the best way to describe it is, as they say over at Playstation.Blog, that you’ll get to play a bulllet hell infused RPG. Hopefully there’s a demo soon. Those that pre-order the game will also get a code to download Yggra Union, a port of a Gameboy Advance game by the same team.

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This movie and the following videos continue to amaze us. The possibilities seem endless, and this game is going to be a must have for every gaming fan, no matter what their genre of choice. Below are more videos, including a Turn based RPG, a multiplayer capture the flag battle, and a level called The Ancient Cave of New Beh’Ta by lous_85, which many consider the best level made so far in Beta. Enjoy!

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Guybrush Ulysses Threepwood, the main character from LucasArts Monkey Island series has joined the playable skins for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II. The Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Facebook page revealed the skins and had this to say, “Guybrush Threepwood comes to The Force Unleashed 2, for all you longtime LucasArts fans! Yes, this is real. We just could not resist!” Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II is coming to PS3 Oct. 26th. Another fine picture follows the jump. .

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According to a recent Press Release (which is available after the jump), Demon’s Souls will now be getting the Greatest Hits status, and will soon be hitting store shelves for $29.99. Atlus also advises that if you want to get the original boxing/art to hurry and pick those up now before supplies run out. STRENGTH IS GRANTED: DEMON’S SOULS, 2009 GAME OF THE YEAR*, BECOMES A PlayStation®3 SYSTEM GREATEST HITS TITLE, AVAILABLE NOW FOR ONLY $29.99 Discover one of the most groundbreaking, talked about multiplayer RPG experiences of all time! IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 – Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that the critically-acclaimed multiplayer action RPG Demon’s SoulsTM, 2009’s Game of the Year for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, is now an official Greatest Hits title and available for the low price of $29.99. Praised for its fearless redefinition of a multiplayer experience, heralded for its visceral combat and haunting world design, and beloved by fans for its ruthless difficulty and endless rewards, one of the finest games of its generation now proudly takes its place among the PlayStation 3 system’s greatest offerings. “Very few games reach the esteemed PlayStation 3 system Greatest Hits status,” commented Tim Pivnicny, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Atlus. “Those that do are among the very finest the platform has to offer, combining critical success, tremendous popularity, and exceptional quality. Demon’s Souls represents some of the biggest risks, loftiest goals, and most daring innovations ever embarked upon by a developer. Its arrival into the exclusive ranks of PlayStation 3 Greatest Hits validates its designers’ achievements and helps bring their unique vision to a larger audience. Priced to own at only $29.99, there has never been a better time to find out what everyone’s been talking about.” Copies of Demon’s Souls with the new Greatest Hits packaging will be arriving in stores shortly; collectors interested in Demon’s Souls and its original packaging would be best served by picking up a copy as soon as possible before supplies run out.

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According to the latest Famitsu, Ni-Oh has been changed from an action game to an action-RPG and it seems the action is being developed by none other then Team Ninja. This game was announced in 2004 under the name “Oni” from Koei before the PS3 even released. The game was supposed to have used a lost script written by Akira Kurosawa (famous Japanese director/writer). It features a samurai with blonde hair looking to find his own identity in war-torn Japan during the 16th century. The game was going to be based on a movie as well. The movie has been since canceled, however Koei insisted the game is still in development.

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This is an old 2009 game, but it’s definitely one of my favorite PS3 titles, so here is a guide with some basic tips and suggestions for people wanting to give this game a try: What is Demon’s Souls? If you haven’t played it, think of a third person melee action game like God of War with RPG class play styles (mage, priest, rogue, and multiple warrior types). Then, add RPG mechanics, a non-linear level hub system, lots of very challenging optional side quests, item crafting, character customization, and a very creative online PvP and co-op that are tied into the main single player game. There is a very unique rule system, and the fun is discovering all of it. It can be difficult and there are some really frustrating and confusing parts, but this is definitely a must try if you have any interest in RPG like games. Starter Character Builds The most common starter build recommendation seems to be to start with a Royal which starts the game with a range attack fire spell, and a mana regenerating ring. Honestly, this build does make the first level super easy. You can basically insta-kill almost everything from a safe distance. But after 1-1, there are many areas where you can’t hang back and cast spells, and this becomes a harder build to play. The easiest starter build is probably a temple knight. You have good armor, you don’t die so easily, and you can use faith spells (miracles) to heal yourself between monsters without burning through healing herbs which are in tight supply early on. Souls At the beginning of the game you are starved for souls (used to level up, repair, and buy vendor items). After you clear world 4, souls become plentiful. You should be able to get 40K souls fairly easily by doing runs through 4-2 (reverse direction is best). At this point, you generally have as much souls as you want. Unique items, gear, and rare ore are still in tight supply. “Luck” Stat The luck stat, seems worthless as far as I can see (raises item drop frequency), *except* that one of the most elite weapons is completely based on your luck stat, so I’ve seen some competitive PvP players make luck character builds exclusively for that weapon. Co-Op If you are in “soul form”, you can use your blue soul sign to join another players game and help them defeat a boss and regain your body form. If you are having trouble with a boss, it’s good to practice helping others fight the boss, and then when you are in body form, summon another player to help you. PvP If you are in “body form”, lower level players can invade your single player game and try to find you and kill you. I have gotten murdered probably 80% of the time I have been invaded, and even though it disrupts my game, it is absolutely awesome. Fast, guard breaking weapons seem to be absolutely key. Damage over time effects such as poison and bleed seem to work really well also. Lastly, you will play most of the game in “soul form” where you can’t be invaded (but can invade others, of course). Side Quests There are tons of optional side-quests as NPCs throughout the game. These are often hard to even find if you don’t read about them online first. You will want to get some of the elite gear associated with these side quests, so it’s definitely a good idea to read up on them on the good online wikis ( here and here ). Difficulty There are a lot of difficulty spikes, but most of the game is actually fairly easy. Several bosses can be beat very easily without doing anything terribly skilled or clever. The world tendency system is also particularly esoteric and non-intuitive. But it’s important to understand to be good at the game. White tendency makes combat easier, black tendency gives you better item drops (more important later in the game). Pure white and pure black unlock all kinds of special world events. Warnings This game can be particularly unforgiving. The game autosaves and you usually can’t just load after you make a mistake. You also can’t backup saves. If you kill an NPC, it’s permanent. Kill the wrong NPC, you are really screwed. If you miss unique drops, that’s it, you miss them for the rest of the game. If you let the crystal lizards get away, you only have several chances per area and that’s it. Most boss demon’s souls can be used to buy a special spell or weapon. Buy one, and that choice is completely permanent. As you level up, it gets more and more costly, so be careful where you spend your stats points. It is hard to delevel. In each game, you will get a limited amount of rare ore from unique drops. Don’t waste it crafting the wrong gear. Of course, you can always start a new game or make multiple characters, but this game is very unforgiving.

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