All Kamen Rider Generation 2 All Finishers Compilation Video

Here's a compilation video of all the finishers and double-team finishers in the recently released “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2” for the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS.

All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 greatly focuses on Kamen Rider Fourze and his Astro Switches. Similar to the show, players can change tactics by equipping Fourze various attachments called "Modules" that materialized from the Astro Switches.


The game also includes a pool of hidden characters including Kamen Rider Wizard, Eternal, Punch Hopper, Kick Hopper, Ouja, Odin, and Shadow Moon, making it a total of 57 playable characters!

The game itself is a sequel to the first All Kamen Riders: Rider Generation game. Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 was released on August 2nd.

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Kingdom Hearts II Manga Adaptation Resumes Publication

It has been announced on the September issue of Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine that author Shiro Amano will resume his Kingdom Hearts II manga adaptation in the magazine's November issue, slated for an October 12th release.

Amano launched the manga in the same magazine in 2006, but left uncompleted, since he started doing his Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days manga adaptation. The latter adaptation had ended in this issue.

via Anime News Network

Gackt's “Hakuro” Single Release Date Announced

It has been announced that Gackt's latest single “Hakuro”, will be released this October. It is the ending theme of the live action adaptation of the popular Sengoku Basara video game series, “Sengoku Basara -Moonlight Party-”.

Gackt plays as Oda Nobunaga in the drama. The single will include “Jounetsu no Inazuma” as the B-Side track. Instrumental version of the two tracks are also included, for a total of four tracks. The DVD version comes with music video of the title track.

Gackt's “Hakuro” will be released on October 10th, and available in two versions: CD+DVD and a CD-only version, for 1800 yen and 1200 yen, respectively. Pre-order your copies now at CDJapan and get exciting bonuses!

Resident Evil: Damnation 2nd Teaser

Here is the second teaser for the DVD and Blu-Ray release of the upcoming Resident Evil: Damnation (Biohazard: Damnation) computer-animated horror 3D film. Leon Kennedy returns as the protagonist, where he investigates bio-organic weapons used in the European warzone.


Resident Evil: Damnation will be released on September 25th, and be available in both DVD and Blu-Ray versions for $24.29 and $27.89 respectively. The film opens in Japanese theaters in 2D and stereoscopic 3D on October 27th. Pre-order your copies now via Amazon to get FREE SHIPPING.

Resident Evil: Damnation opens in Japanese theaters in 2D and stereoscopic 3D on October 27th.

Pokemon Black, White 2 English Dubbed Anime Promo

The official Pokemon YouTube channel began streaming the English dubbed animated promotional video for the upcoming sequel to the fifth generation Pokemon game, Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2, the characters and the game's story.


Taking place two years after the end of the original Pokemon Black and White games, it features the map of Unova being partially frozen while others have been updated, and new areas added including the Hiougi City, where the player begins his journey.

The Japanese version of Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 was released for the Nintendo DS on June 23rd. It will be released in North America on October 7th, and Europe on October 12th.

Banpresto's Lost Heroes 2nd Full Trailer

Here's the latest full length trailer of the latest Compatible Hero crossover, “Lost Heroes.” It will feature features heroes coming from three franchises — Gundam anime, Kamen Rider and Ultraman series.

The new promo featured the game's turn-based combat system and the 15 characters that you can play to create a four-character party. The promo also featured the side characters that can assist the main playable characters.


The first release of the 3DS version will include a download code for the 3DS port of the Famicom game SD Hero Sōkessen, while the PSP version includes a product code for five exclusive custom themes and bonus in-game data.

Lost Heroes will be released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Portable this September 6th. Pre-Order now on CDJapan, and Play-Asia to get FREE SHIPPING, and other exciting bonuses!

AKB48's AKB 1/153 PSP Dating Game Promo Streamed

Here is the promotional video for the upcoming third installment of idol group AKB48's PlayStation Portable dating game. “AKB1/153 Love General Election”. The promo features some of the 153 idols you could date.

It is the third "ultimate dating fantasy game" inspired by the all-female idol group AKB48, where the player can choose one of the members after each one confesses her love.


“AKB1/153 Renai Sōsenkyo” features 153 members of the idol group, compared to the previous roster of 48, including members of AKB48 sister groups SKE48, NMB48, and HKT48.

“AKB1/153 Love General Election” will be available in PSP and PSVita, and will be released on December 20th, for 7329 yen. Pre-order your own copies now at CDJapan and get exciting bonuses!

Dead or Alive 5 Premium Swimsuits Posted

Aside from the game, a hardcover artbook and a soundtrack CD, the Dead or Alive 5 Collector's Edition for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 will include premium swimsuits for six characters of the game.

The pre-order bonus of the Dead or Alive 5 Collector's Edition combines the bonuses offered by GameStop or Amazon, the "DOA Angels" set of swimsuits for Kasumi, Leifang and Hitomi, and "DOA Devils" set for Christie, Tina and Ayane, plus more!

Check out the recently released previews of these special bonuses:


Produced by Team Ninja and KOEI Tecmo, Dead or Alive 5 will be available on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It will be released in North America on September 25th, and in Europe on September 28th. The Dead or Alive 5 collector’s edition will cost $80.

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3rd AKB48 PSP Dating Game Announced

It has been announced that Bandai Namco Games will be releasing the third installment of idol group AKB48's PlayStation Portable dating game. To be entitled “AKB1/153 Renai Sōsenkyo” (AKB1/153 Love General Election), it will be released this December.

“AKB1/153 Renai Sōsenkyo” will features 153 members of the idol group, compared to the previous roster of 48, including members of AKB48 sister groups SKE48, NMB48, and HKT48. The game will be available in both PSP and PlayStation Vita.


It is the third "ultimate dating fantasy game" inspired by the all-female idol group AKB48, where the player can choose one of the members after each one confesses her love. This time, it will feature Christmas, Valentine's Day, and other seasonal events.

AKB48's Yuko Oshima featured in a wedding dress taking a helicopter ride in the Tokyo night sky, while SKE48's Jurina Matsui shot her confession scene in a school uniform in the rain.


A "Super Deluxe Box" will be included as a limited bonus, for 14,679 yen, which comes in with:

• AKB 1/153: Love Election for PSP (on two UMDS) or Vita
• Four making of DVDs with AKB48 idols (400 minutes)
• Three making of DVDs with SKE48 idols (300 minutes)
• Two making of DVDs with NMB48 idols (200 minutes)
• One making of DVD with the HKT48 idols (100 minutes)
• A 150 page swimsuit photobook with all of the idols
• Ten photos
• Code for downloadable content

“AKB1/153 Love General Election” will be available in PSP and PSVita, and will be released on December 20th, for 7329 yen. Pre-order your own copies now at CDJapan and get exciting bonuses!

via Siliconera, Anime News Network

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Tutorial Video, Bad Girls Behind-the-Scenes Streamed

Namco Bandai Games began streaming the tutorial video for the upcoming console fighting game of the Tekken Tag Tournament 2! Behind-the-scenes video for of the "Bad Girls" promo is also posted.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will include more than 50 characters, and modes such as 1-on-1, 2-on-1, and 2-on-2 battles. Pre-ordered copies of the game includes the The Big Bikini Bundle DLC, the Snoop Dogg Stage and additional early access to DLC characters.



Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is slated for September 11th (North American) and 13th (Japan) release for 7980 yen, and will be available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

S.H. FiguArts Knight Survive, Super-1, W and D-Arts Terry Bogard Gets US Release

Bluefin Distribution had announced their upcoming line-up of North American releases! First up is S.H. FiguArts Kamen Rider Knight Survive. It represents Kamen Rider Knight's upgraded form, from Kamen Rider Ryuki TV series.

It stands 150mm tall, and comes with the Dark Visor Zwei, Sword Vent, and a bunch of Advent Cards. Also included are interchangeable hands and a Tamashii Stage that looks similar to Knight Survive's Advent Deck.

PRICE: $44.99 / December 2012


Second is S.H. FiguArts Kamen Rider Super-1, who represents the titular character from the 1980 Kamen Rider series. It stands 150mm tall and comes with his signature super-powered attachments called the "Five Hands": Super Hands, Elek Hands, Power Hands, Radar Hands, and Hot/Cold Hands.

PRICE: $49.99 / December 2012


Next up is S.H. FiguArts Kamen Rider W Cyclone Joker, who represents the titular rider of the 2010 Kamen Rider series. It stands 14cm and comes with a couple of accessories including the scarf and four pairs of interchangeable hands.

PRICE: $32.99 / December 2012


Last but not the least is D-Arts Terry Bogard, who represents the main character of the Fatal Fury game series. It stands 150mm tall, and comes with interchangeable hair accessory, three kinds of effect parts for his signature moves, and an additional face replacement.

PRICE: $54.99 / December 2012

Kamen Rider Wizard Sound Clips in All Kamen Rider Generation 2

After the confirmation that Kamen Rider Wizard is indeed a hidden character in “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2,” here a few video clip showing the sound effects of the WizarSwordGun and WizarDriver.

Kamen Rider Wizard can be unlocked with the use of the password: M4J5D3SX. Also included in the pool of hidden characters are Eternal, Punch Hopper, Kick Hopper, Ouja, Odin, and Shadow Moon!


Heard in the videos are “Flame” (the sound when Kamen Rider Wizard scans the Flame Ring), “Slash Strike”, “Shooting Strike”, and “Kick Strike” (the supposed finisher).

The game itself is a sequel on the first All Kamen Riders: Rider Generation game. Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 will be released on August 2nd.

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Kamen Rider Wizard Joins All Kamen Rider Generations 2

Similar to Kamen Rider Fourze in the first installment, Kamen Rider Wizard will be one of the many unlockable characters in the recently released “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2” for the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS.


Kamen Rider Wizard can be unlocked with the use of the password: M4J5D3SX. Other hidden characters include Eternal, Punch Hopper, Kick Hopper, Ouja, Odin, and Shadow Moon! That would make a total of 7 additional characters to add up to the previously revealed roster of 50, making it a total of 57 playable characters as of writing.

Additionally, here are some gameplay videos:


All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 greatly focuses on Kamen Rider Fourze and his Astro Switches. Similar to the show, players can change tactics by equipping Fourze various attachments called "Modules" that materialized from the Astro Switches. Furthermore, four of Kamen Rider Fourze's switches can give him new forms or States such as the Elec, Fire, Magnet, or Cosmic States.

The game itself is a sequel on the first All Kamen Riders: Rider Generation game. Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 will be released on August 2nd.

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Pokémon Black and White 2 Trailer Posted

Nintendo began streaming a 85-second promotional trailer for US and European release of the upcoming sequel to the fifth generation Pokemon game, Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2.

Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2 will be release in the US on October 7th, and Europe on October 12th.


Also to be released is the “Pokemon AR Searcher”, an augmented reality game for Nintendo 3DS that lets you capture Pokemon around real environments, which can be transferred to the main game, and Pokédex 3D Pro, an upgraded version of the Pokédex 3D app.

The Japanese version of Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 was released for the Nintendo DS on June 23rd. Taking place two years after the end of the original Pokemon Black and White games, it features the map of Unova being partially frozen while others have been updated, and new areas added including the Hiougi City, where the player begins his journey.

Latest Installment of Final Fantasy XIII to be Revealed Later this Month

Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase confirmed that they are currently working on the Final Fantasy XIII “Lightning Saga” project. More information will be unveiled on the Final Fantasy's 25th Anniversary presentation.

Last December, Square Enix had released the sequel to Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 and Xbox 360. “Final Fantasy XIII-2” tops the Japan Game Ranking on its debut week, selling over 500,000 units.

Kitase also said that the official title for the new project will be officially announced on September 1st. Will this be Final Fantasy XIII-3 or a new spin-off game?

Source: Siliconera

Project X Zone Anime Opening Preview Screenshots

Initial screens from the animated opening sequence have been revealed for the upcoming “Project × Zone” strategy role-playing game for the Nintendo 3DS, featuring the collaboration between Namco Bandai Games, Capcom and Sega.


“Project × Zone” features the characters from the three game makers into a one big Nintendo 3DS strategy RPG. The characters, team up in pairs for fighting scenes, but pairings are not limited to a common series.

The “Project X Zone (Early Limited Special Set)” includes a 48-page full color booklet introducing all the various games, complete with promotion illustrations, artwork and more, and the "Crossover Soundtrack CD" with game music from Project X Zone.

Project × Zone is slated for October 11th release for 6380 yen. Pre-order from CDJapan and get exciting bonuses!

Saint Seiya Online MMO Promo Streamed

While waiting for the upcoming Saint Seiya CGI film, China had already developed a massively multiplayer online game game based on Masami Kurumada's mythological fantasy manga and anime, “Saint Seiya Online.”


The promotional movie debuted at Beijing Perfect World Network Technology's booth at the ChinaJoy 2012 event in Shanghai. The game was produced along with Japanese game company Sega.

So far, no information on any plans on offering Saint Seiya Online in Japan.

via Anime News Network

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron G1 Retro Trailer Streamed

The official YouTube Channel for the Transformers games began streaming a new video for the upcoming Transformers: Fall of Cybertron third-person shooter video game, featuring the G1 Retro Pack pre-order bonus.

Pre-order before August 20th at Gamestop, and get a chance to unlock the G1 Retro Pack. Play as G1 Optimus Prime in single and multiplayer. Unlock the powerful G1 inspired Megatron and Shockwave guns.


Developed by High Moon Studios and published by the gaming giant, Activision, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron continues where the story left off in Transformers: War For Cybertron, as the Autobots attempt to defeat the Decepticons in order to defend Cybertron, their home planet.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will be released on August 21st 2012 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Pre-order Transformers Fall of Cybertron PS3, Xbox, PC via Amazon

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 New Characters, Stages Promo Galore!

The official Tekken YouTube Channel began streaming the latest batch of promos for the upcoming release of Tekken Tag Tournament 2, featuring the new characters, and stages representing various countries.

The latest batch of videos features the most recent character reveals, Prototype Jack, Alex, Tiger Jackson, and Forest Law, as well as the new France, Spain, the Philippines, and Holland stages.


Prototype Jack


Alex


Tiger Jackson


Forest Law


France


Spain


Philippines


Holland
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will include more than 50 characters, and modes such as 1-on-1, 2-on-1, and 2-on-2 battles, and a “pair play mode” that lets all four characters battle at the same time in different planes.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is slated for September 11th (North American) and 13th (Japan) release for 7980 yen, and will be available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

2nd All Kamen Rider Generations 2 Promo Streamed

Namco Bandai Games started streaming the second 3-minute promotional video the upcoming “All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2.” It's a sequel to last year's Rider Generations, and will be coming in to the Playstation Portable and Nintendo DS.

This beat 'em up side-scroller will have at least 50 playable characters. The official blog stated that there will have a total of 100 characters featured!


Pre-ordering an early copy of the game will get you stickers that have codes allowing you unlock Riders instantly. All Kamen Rider: Rider Generations 2 will be released on August 2nd.

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