RPG Heroes Are Jerks

Here's an absolutely hilarious video from College Humor about how RPG Heroes are Jerks. Think about this next time you start rummaging through a peasants home in search of gold and potions.

Very funny - must watch! Thanks to Bethblog for posting this and bringing it to my attention. :)

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Wild ARMs XF Site Up

XSeed Games has just launched the official site for their upcoming PSP RPG, Wild ARMs XF.

Wild ARMs XF (pronounced "Crossfire") is the latest installment in the popular Wild ARMs series and the first time a game in the franchise has appeared on a handheld console. Check out the site below:

http://www.wildarmsxf.com

Dungeon Explorer is Gold!

Hudson Entertainment has announced that their Multiplayer Action RPG, Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts, has gone gold for the PSP and DS and will be available in stores next month!

Published by Hudson and distributed in North America by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., both versions of the game are planned to ship February 12th, 2008 for a SRP of $29.99 each.

Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts features hundreds of variations of weapons, armor and equipment that can be chosen and upgraded throughout the adventure to battle through armies of foes in multiplayer action-packed combat! There are also unique features in both the PSP and DS version, including a unique story.

For more information, visit http://www.hudsonent.com/.

AVENCAST: Rise of the Mage Official Demo

Lighthouse Interactive and developer ClockStone Software today revealed the official demo for their upcoming Avencast: Rise of the Mage.

Avencast is set for release later this month for PC and recently went gold. It promises to combine Role-Playing elements with a fluid combat system as seen in beat-em-up games.

Michael Schiestl, CEO of ClockStone Software said, "Players will now have the chance to play the demo and experience first hand some of the exciting features in AVENCAST - intense, action-packed combat sequences, and mighty spells that are graphically stunning. Three indoor and outdoor locations are showcased, with over 20 powerful spells to unlock, and loads of items to uncover. This is just a taste of what AVENCAST has to offer. We hope players will enjoy challenging the malicious foes from the world of AVENCAST!"

The lengthy hour and a half long demo will allow players to get a look at the unique combat system and spellcasting in Avencast while they battle their way through demonic armies. A tutorial will also be included to help players learn the ropes of Avencast.

Download the demo here: http://www.blogger.com/

FFT: The War of the Lions Ships

Square Enix has announced today that Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions for PSP has shipped to retailers across North America!

The War of the Lions is an enhanced and improved version of the PlayStation classic, Final Fantasy Tactics. It includes never-before-seen cinematic sequences, an entirely new English translation, new jobs, new characters, 16:9 widescreen presentation and new multi-player functionality.

Final Fantasy fanboys will be excited to hear that Balthier from Final Fantasy XII and Luso from the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced II will be added into the game.

The game is already receiving solid reviews from sources such as GamePro and Game Informer. Look for Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions at retailers today for $39.99.

http://na.square-enix.com/fftactics/

Trapped in Gaming Fantasy Land!

So I've been neglecting this Blog the last few days. Fortunately there hasn't been a lot of noteworthy RPG news as of late, so it's not like you've missed anything.

I've been distracted by two recent gaming releases, Two Worlds and BioShock. Just-RPG will have full coverage of these two games shortly, but for now, here's a few thoughts of mine.

BioShock... well, it's every bit as great as what all the reviews are saying. The graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay is deep and intelligent, and you'll find yourself immersed in the game's eerie atmosphere. This is a must play for pretty much everybody!

Two Worlds is both highly flawed and highly enjoyable. There are a lot of frame rate problems and the interface is clunky on the Xbox 360. On the other hand, the character building is deep and allows for plenty of customization through stats, skills, equipment and magic power ups. The world is also massive and filled with quests to embark on and areas to explore. So far it's a lot of fun, but probably best suited for hardcore RPG fans.

That's all for now. Like I said, Just-RPG will have full reviews of both games in the coming weeks. Considering how lengthy it is, the Two Worlds review may take some time. With any luck, I'll be able to pull myself away from these games long enough to do some updates over the next few days.

Blue Dragon Released!

The highly anticipated Xbox 360 RPG from Mistwalker, Blue Dragon, is now shipping nationwide.

Blue Dragon comes from some of the most acclaimed developers in the industry, including Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball Z fame, and musical talents of the one and only Nobuo Uematsu.

Blue Dragon promises an epic tale with innovative gameplay features, including customizable shadows abilities and charge attacks. It will be the first North American title from Mistwalker and one of the few Japanese RPGs on the Xbox 360.