While the first episode of World End Economica is up on MangaGamer, Sekaiproject has decided to raise a Kickstarter for a ‘Complete’ version of the game, which will include all three episodes. The game is a visual novel about Stock Trading, and the first episode doesn’t do much to make that concept seem too exciting.

The game’s plot is about a sixteen year old kid named “Haru” or “Hal” has a dream to make a lot of money to achieve his goals, which are revealed later in the story. To this end he has made money by becoming a whiz at stock trading. However, after a series of events, he ends up living at a church and continuing his trading his stock, while entering a mock trading contest. Along the way, his relationships with the residents of the church develop as they continue until the end of the contest. However, the actual development of the characters and their relationship to one another doesn’t grow all that much. It’s more like we learn about each character’s background. The plot mostly drags it feet through a great deal of the game’s about 14 hour run-time. Only near the conclusion of the episode does it begin to become interesting.
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In the mood for a little action this July? How about a little salsa? What about … blocks? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, we’ve got some good news for you: Games with Gold has you covered with three fantastic titles this month for Xbox One and Xbox 360. As usual, all games are available only for a limited time*, as part of the Games with Gold program, so jump on them while you can!

“Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition” by DrinkBox Studios for Xbox One available for download free all of July!

Coming July 2, “Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition” is a challenging brawler/platformer, arriving via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program for Xbox One. You play Juan Aguacate, a masked Mexican wrestler on a quest to save the President’s daughter from the evil, skeletal Carlos Calaca – you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll elbow-drop jaguars. More than just a meticulously balanced brawler, though, “Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition” features cleverly hidden secret areas, a vibrant world of wonderment built around the Mexican land of the dead, and a creative ability system that allows for ever-increasing exploration and rewards. “Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition” will replace June’s Xbox One Games with Gold title “Halo: Spartan Assault” so be sure to grab it while you can!

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“Gotham City Impostors” by Monolith Productions, Inc. Available July 1-15, we have “Gotham City Impostors,” a multiplayer, first-person shooter based on DC Comics’ Batman universe. Here, two teams of six players face off against each other using a variety of Batman- and Joker-themed weapons in good ol’ deathmatches. Raucous fun, and plenty of it to be had for fans of blowin’ stuff up.

“BattleBlock Theater” by The Behemoth

Available from July 16-31, experience “BattleBlock Theater”! You’ve got nowhere to go but up … on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

* Titles are available as free downloads for a limited time, for qualifying paid Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.

Razer, a provider of connected entertainment devices and software “for gamers, by gamers,” announced today plans to create a Razer micro-console. The new device, powered by Android TV, will stream movies, music and other apps for large-screen entertainment with an emphasis on gaming.

Android TV is an entertainment interface that allows users to find and enjoy content on their televisions. The Razer micro-console can be navigated with a special mobile application that operates from any Android tablet or smartphone. Voice control is built into Android TV, leaving access to entertainment just a few words away.

Enhancing the gaming experience on Android devices is a key focus for Razer. Razer’s experience in designing high-performance gaming systems, controllers, keyboards and mice will contribute beneficially to the device development. Gaming-related software is also an area Razer knows well. With 9 million active users registered on its platform, the company offers a range of applications for communication, performance optimization, and device personalization.
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Today Deep Silver reveals a new CGI trailer for the arcade hack ‘n’ slash title, Sacred 3. While working together on their fight against the evil that has come over Ancaria, the four heroes also have their very own agenda — trump their companions and become the ultimate hero of Ancaria.

The newest installment of the classic Sacred series will be available on August 5th for Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system as well as Windows PC.

The recent revelations about what the NSA has been up to as the internet proliferates around us has led many to ask if it’s worth connecting so many things to each other only to have them betray us and our personal data. Watch Dogs has timely inserted itself into this context with a look at how this connectivity can be used by private actors to run rampant as well. While it avoids exploring any of the serious implications of this, this effort by Ubisoft is a fun romp that finally gives us a wider glimpse of what it would be like to play in a cyberpunk sandbox.
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Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, today announces the launch of their retro-style JRPG for PlayStation Portable, End of Serenity. The game is available for purchase from the North American PlayStation Store starting today. End of Serenity is rated E10+ by the ESRB and launches at $14.99.

Throughout history, mysterious objects known as “Atomigems” have existed all over the world. The people of the world have used them for many things, from simple family heirlooms to even objects of worship. However, recently, a gang known as the Underworld has been going around collecting any and all Atomigems they can find. What exactly is their aim?

That’s what Eril, known as the Azure Sorceress, intends to find out. Along the way, she’ll meet some friends who will help her on this mission, such as Yute, the son of a famous trader, and Earon, a highly-skilled martial arts fighter. Can they find out exactly what the Underworld is up to? And can they do anything to stop it, or are they already too late…?

“End of Serenity has a great mix of action and story that we know our fans love,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. “We’re proud we’re able to bring them another game inspired by the classic 16-bit era that never lose their unique charm!”

With over 120 unique skills that can be used both in and out of battle, End of Serenity provides an amazing level of customizable gameplay – and that’s before summoning giant beasts during battle to inflict big damage on unsuspecting foes! Players will also have the opportunity to download new locations, with powerful hidden items located deep inside new dungeons.

End of Serenity PlayStation Portable Screenshots:

Players will want to watch for all the latest news for the Natsume family of games at www.natsume.com

Majesco Entertainment Company, publisher of the award-winning Cooking Mama video game franchise that has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide, announced today that Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit will release this September on Nintendo 3DS.

Join Mama, the original kitchen diva who created the cooking genre, in Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit and unlock 60+ recipes to perfect a kaleidoscope of foods including appetizers, drinks, main courses, and desserts. Cook your way through classic fare, exotic cultural dishes and sweet treats including: pork cutlet rice bowl, chicken nuggets, barbeque skewers, pumpkin gratin, raisin bread, Hawaiian pancakes, gingerbread cookies, and much more! Step out of the kitchen and help Mama with more than 30 new activities around the Burger Shop and house: feed the pets, deliver orders, serve ice cream, organize crafts, even play word games!

Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit features intuitive stylus-based play across six modes, including the new Cooking Dojo mode where Mama slips into her gi for some serious culinary training. You can also customize your kitchen and Mama’s outfit with decorations and outfits earned through SpotPass. What’s more, single cart download play with up to three friends enables you to cook off with fellow chefs to share the experience.

Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit First 3DS Screenshots:

Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit releases this September on Nintendo 3DS. For additional information on the Cooking Mama franchise please visit: www.CookingMamaUS.com.

Imagine you’re a hardened soldier, critically injured in World War II. You’re hospitalized, living in a haze, and you finally become lucid many years later. Now imagine you wake up from your stupor, only to discover Nazis won the war and have taken over everything. You’re tasked with ending the Nazis reign and saving the world. You take up arms and set out to accomplish this mission. Now, imagine you’re having fun doing it. This is Wolfenstein: The New Order. .

You play as William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, the long-time hero of the Wolfenstein series. He’s the grandfather of shooter soldiers and has been doing this a long time. The world is in capable hands. Blazkowicz is more than able to do the job that no one else can.
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Every once in a while, you will run across a game game on Kickstarter that promises to be a unique experience, but then you hear the concept and see gameplay footage. You get the sense of where its inspiration is drawn from, with the promise of something more as well. Unfortunately for Monochroma, its prospects are almost as bleak and colorless as the title implies.

Monochroma is about a game set in the 1950’s, in a dystopian city. But the game actually starts on the outside of the city, on a playground, which forms the tutorial for all of the game’s mechanics. Soon afterward your character and his brother fall into a building after its rooftop caves in. Your brother is hurts and can’t walk, so you need to carry him on your back at times. Of course this makes jumping harder due to the added weight. So you will need to temporarily leave them behind at designated spots where light shines. This is because they are afraid of the dark. You can’t go too far though, so figuring out the best way to traverse a room and solve its puzzles before moving on will be your task for most of the game. Its puzzles are rather simple, and there are some secrets to find for achievement hunters. But don’t expect a long list, as the game is only about 3-5 hours long.
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Three years of development went into crafting the world of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Sledgehammer Games Creative Director Bret Robbins discusses how research and technology come together to elevate the storytelling experience. View the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Behind the Scenes “Story” Video here: