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Disney to buy Lucasfilm and Lucasarts, will release new Star Wars movies
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/disney-to-buy-lucasfilm-and- lucasarts-will-release-new-star-wars-movies/17674.html October 31st, 2012
In a surprise move that has shocked the industry and fans alike, Disney has bought Lucasfilm and all of its sub- divisions, including gaming company Lucasarts, and plans to release a seventh Star Wars film in 2015, with at least two more to follow.
In a surprise move that has shocked the industry and fans alike, Disney has bought Lucasfilm and all of its sub- divisions, including gaming company Lucasarts, and plans to release a seventh Star Wars film in 2015, with at least two more to follow.
The stock and cash deal, worth a whopping $4.05 billion, effectively hands over the reins of the Star Wars universe from creator George Lucas to Disney, opening the way for a slew of new Star Wars productions.
Everything under the Lucasfilm name will now be under the Disney banner, including special effects and audio production firms Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, and not to mention LucasArts, the studio that oversees dozens of Star Wars games, including the recent Star Wars The Old Republic MMO by BioWare.
Kathleen Kennedy, current Co-Chairman of Lucasfilm, will become President of Lucasfilm, answering to Alan Horn, Chairman of Walt Disney Studios. Disney said the present intent is for employees to remain in their current locations.
Perhaps the biggest revelation made during the deal is that Episode 7 is a reality, with a targeted release date of 2015. Lucas will serve as creative consultant, while Kennedy will serve as executive producer. This is only the first of several new films too, with Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of Disney, promising Episodes 8 and 9 too, with even further plans to release more movies every two to three years.
Iger talked about maximizing the value of our strategic acquisitions, suggesting this is a franchise that will receive a lot of attention over the coming years, and likely not just on the big screen, given previous plans for a Star Wars live- action TV show.
For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next, said George Lucas, Chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm. It's now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I've always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime. I'm confident that with Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy, and having a new home within the Disney organization, Star Wars will certainly live on and flourish for many generations to come. Disney's reach and experience give Lucasfilm the opportunity to blaze new trails in film, television, interactive media, theme parks, live entertainment, and consumer products.
Disgaea D2 coming to PS3
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/disgaea-d2-coming-to- ps3/17673.html
October 31st, 2012
The latest title in the Disgaea series Disgaea D2 will be
released for Playstation 3 in Japan on March 20 th 2013
for 7140 Yen (around $89 USD), with a first press limited edition available for 11340 Yen (around $142 USD).
In this brand new simulation RPG from Nippon Ichi Software, players will be able to once again play as the popular characters Laharl, Etna, and Flonne from the original Disgaea. What is Disgaea?
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" A realm where devils and angels soar the skies. A realm
where heroes and villains lock swords in battle.
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This is not the world as you know it. This is the Makai a world of magic and sorcery where normal logic does not apply, where almost anything can happen. In this fantastic world, many characters will set out on the road to their destinies, and on the way meet others from distant lands. They may become the best of friends, or they may become sworn enemies only time will tell.
" The same Disgaea style we all know and love.
Nippon Ichi has kept a consistent style throughout the series of Disgaea games, thanks to character designer Takehi Hasegawa and music designer Tenpei Sato s participation in the development of each game. Without their efforts, Disgaea just wouldn t feel the same!
" Are you a noble or a scoundrel? It matters not if you re
having fun!
Disgaea s characteristic turn-based combat is back; complete with tutorial modes which welcome players who may be new to the series. However, seasoned veterans of the simulation RPG genre need not be scared away by the low learning curve of the game, as there are plenty of intricate and original elements speckled throughout the game which will provide even more entertainment to those who put in the effort to master their secrets.
" Open-ended character creation & training
It is possible to customize several aspects of your teammates such as job class, personality, and skill set. Players can produce a unique character that won t be found anywhere else thanks to the unlimited combinations of features that are available for each character.
" Refreshing gameplay with puzzle elements and
extravagant visuals
In addition to the thrill of defeating powerful enemies, puzzles dotted throughout the world will also provide players with as much pleasure as watching the exciting visuals which play every time your characters blow away an enemy with a powerful special move.
If you re still not excited for the game yet, check out what bonus stuff you get!
(Note: don't get too excited unless you live in Japan or can play imports on your PS3...)
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Pre-order bonus content:
Legacy outfits for Laharl, Etna and Flonne (original outfits from the first game downloadable from PlayStation Store)
First print limited edition bonus content*: Etna & Flonne set of 2 figures from Niitengo Hard-cover impressively detailed design booklet OST set of 2 CDs
*All of the above come in an exclusive limited edition box designed and illustrated by character designer Takehi Hasegawa.
Activision launches
Transformers Prime on Nintendo systems
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/activision-launches-transformers- prime-on-nintendo-systems/17672.html October 31st, 2012
Activision has launched Transformers Prime on Nintendo game systems, bringing the world of the animated TV show to life in an interactive brawler experience.
