Thought you'd like to meet Catherine

Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchise developer Atlus, in their efforts to continue bringing gamers titles with an interesting and alternative slant, are currently developing a title with an unabashed ero feel to the proceedings. One that goes by the very suitable and sublime name of Cateherine.

Why should you be interested in this game? Well, not only is it Atlus' first HD title but it also deals with the concept of the game's main character, Vincent, having nightmares that feel far to real to be merely in his mind. So real, in fact, that those who experience them and die in said nightmares find that this overlaps into real life with several males in their 20s and 30s dying in the real world too.

The game's main protagonist, Vincent

The game sees the player follow Vincent as he meets an attractive young woman with blonde hair in pigtails, a white dress and a very erotically playful nature named Catherine.

The lady on the right (not the dude), is Catherine

Although Vincent is in a relationship with a women carrying a very similar name who works as a mid management level employee in apparel, Katherine, he is lured by Catherine's charms and before he knows it ends waking up in bed with the young temptress after a one night stand.


The game appears to stay true to the tone and mood of previous Atlus titles and hopefully will not disappoint. The game is due for release on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in Japan on February 17th 2010. Will a Western release follow? With the abundance of Atlus fans in the USA and Europe, we can only hope it is a matter of time before Catherine tries to lure us into her aura of attraction.


You can view the trailer of Catherine down below. Make of it what you will.



You can check the official website out for the game HERE.


Thanks, as ever, goes out to Andriasang.


Check back on the blog soon as I intend to do more updates on Catherine leading up to the game's release as it has peaked my interest in the last couple of months.

BUSY TIMES

Forgive me for not updating the blog much recently but I've been attending a few interviews of late, have one in Manchester next week and obviously have to do what preparation I can in order to give my best at the interview.

I'll try and update in the next few days but until Wednesday it's all systems go. Don't let that put you off visiting all the same.

Valkyria Chronicles 3 boxart looks the business

Just a very quick update tonight but a box shot of upcoming title Valkyria Chronicles 3 has popped up and looks very nice indeed. Check it out below and post any thoughts you have in the comments section.

Good night.

New SSFIV costumes video

Hey there folks. I'm aware that I haven't updated the blog for quite a while but I've been A) mega busy and B) away in Basingstoke for this weekend. Still, better to update late than never.

Below you'll find a video for the first pack of costumes that have been made a available for Super Street Fighter IV which include new alternate costumes for Dudley, Makoto, Guy, Deejay and Hakan. Be sure to check them out below and feel free to leave any comments on what you think of them or what future costumes you'd like to see.

Valkyria Chronicles 3 character info. comes-a-fightin'

New information has been revealed in Japanese games magaizine Famitsu recently that detail some of the characters from the game's squads, Nameless and Calamity Raven.

The game takes place in 1935, the same year as the first Valkyria Chronicles in the neutral nation of Galia. Players will command Gallian Army squad 422, referred to as the "Nameless" due to its members being referred to by number only.

The three main characters in the squad are Kurt Irving, an officer who graduated at the top of his class at the Lanseal Royal Military Academy but an unexplained event caused him to be redeployed to the Nameless squad. He endeavours to restore his former honour.

Joining him is Riela Marcellis, a descendant of the Valkyria who can wield the lance and shield those of Valkyria heritage are notorious for. She is referred to as the "god of death" as she was the sole survivor of her former squad due to her Valkyria powers and consequently sent to the Nameless squad.

We are also introduced to Imuka, a Darcsen who's village was wiped out by the Valkyria and is out for revenge. Although she is renowned for her ability in battle she is also known to ignore the orders of her superiors.

 

The squad leader of Nameless, Ramsey Kurou, is also detailed as an army man who feels no loyalty to hisupper ranks, enjoys alcohol and women but still has renowned ability as  battle strategist.

 Three of the commanding officers from the unit Calamity Raven, the Antagonists of the game, were also introduced. These include Dahau, the group's leader who desires to separate from the Darcsen race who were believed to have destroyed much of the game's re-imagining of Europe in the past.

He is joined by Lydia Agute who is an aide to Dahau but shows no loyalty towards her superior. She also appears to be observing Dahau and Calamity Raven, potentially becoming a double-crosser later in the game.

The final member of Calamity Raven to be introduced is Zig, a Darcsen who is an admirer of Dahau who is inexperienced but is valiant and has strong determination.

Valkyria Chronicles 3 is due for release in Japan in January 2011. Expect a Western release not too long after and keep on checking the blog for updates on the game leading up to its Japanes release.

A demo of the game should be available sometime in November and I hope to pick up a copy of the game when it comes out early next year. I'll write up some impressions when I've given it a decent amount of my time.

In the meantime, if you're desperate for a continuous Valkyria Chronicles 3 fix you could do no worse than check out the official Valkyria Chronicles 3 website.

Thanks Andriasang!

Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition is looking interesting

The newest trailer has been released for the upcoming 3DS version of Super Street Fighter IV and shows a couple of interesting features to be included in the title. Be sure to check out what's to be included in the game down below.

One Piece returns to readers, everyone is giddy

Not normally what I post about but it's no secret among fans that I'm a big fan of the manga One Piece. It's also no secret that the manga went on a 4-week break recently, partly so the author could get some rest but also due to the story moving into its 2nd stage, often referred to as The New World (Shin Sekai for the dedicated folks).

The manga returns this week and spoilers have popped up around the internet. I wont go crazy here but you should be able to see below how the crew are looking after a 2-year break in the storyline:

Looking god Strawhat Pirates. Here's to the author and illustrator Eiichiro Oda giving us readers many more interesting stories, adventure, characters and fighting for the next few years to come.

Going to Basingstoke, gonna have a good time

So I'm going to see a friend I haven't seen for a while in Basingstoke this weekend which should be fun as he tends to get a stack of game promos through the work that he does. May get to try out some of the newer releases first-hand and see if there is anything worth picking up in the next few months.

I might also be fortunate enough to go to Eurogamer Expo although I hear that tickets have already sold out for the event. Oh well, if I go I'll be sure to do a write-up on this here blog.

Will keep you posted.

More footage of Yun and Yang in SSFIV: Arcade Edition

Loads of videos are emergingin showing footage of Yun and Yang in SSFIV: Arcade Edition. Check a couple out down below which show some of the tricks the twins will bring to the roster:





Someone please bring SSFIV: Arcade Edition to the UK!

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 inbound

Man, looks like TGS is a treasure trove of reveals this year. Hottest news is that Namco Bandai is working on Tekken Tag Tournament 2 which will see a Japanese release in Autumn 2011. In the meantime, check out the promo video below: