New Numen Screens

Akella has recently released some new screenshots from their upcoming Action RPG Numen: Contest of Heroes.

Numen is set for release in Q3 2008. Check out the latest screens here: http://en.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=2&mode=screenshots

Circle of Doom Ships

Microsoft has announced today that the wait is finally over... Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is shipping to retailers across North America.

Circle of Doom reunites players with the memorable cast of characters and unique world from Heroes and The Crusaders, but replaces the strategy gameplay with a more action RPG experience. The game will feature familiar heroes such as Leinhart and Cleine along with three all new heroes, complete with unique abilities to use against a variety of horrifying enemies.

Gamers can embark on the journey alone or join up with friends in co-op or through Xbox Live. To further enhance the experience, downloadable content is planned for January 22nd, which inclucludes wearable add-ons.

I'm a big Kingdom Under Fire fan myself. While I haven't had the chance to experiment with this title just yet, I very much look forward to it, so watch out for coverage on Just-RPG soon.

Circle of Doom Goes Gold!

Microsoft and Blueside Inc. announced today that Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom has gone gold!

Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is the latest installment in the popular fantasy strategy series for Xbox. However, Circle of Doom is a departure from the classic gameplay and instead provides more of an action RPG experience.

Players will be able to explore massive, randomly created dungeons and battle armies of enemies while playing as one of six different heroes in a continuation of the Kingdom Under Fire storyline. Circle of Doom is multiplayer compatible and allows for co-op through Xbox Live.

I'm personally a pretty big Kingdom Unde Fire fan, so I'm eager to get my hands on this latest title. Expect it to be on store shelves on January 08, 2008 for $59.99.

Atlus Prepares for the Xbox

Atlus has announced an exciting partnership with Microsoft to become an officially licensed 3rd party publisher for the Xbox 360.
I'm a big Xbox 360 fan, but I also like RPGs. The two don't always go well together, but with any luck the addition of Atlus as an Xbox 360 publisher will strengthen the console's Japanese RPG lineup. Along with this announcement Atlus also announced two upcoming Xbox 360 titles for 2008, including Operation Darkness and Spectral Force 3!

Operation Darkness is a strategy RPG with a strong emphasis on tactics. It takes place in an alternate World War II era where history and fantasy collide!

Spectral Forces 3 is the first in the RPG series to reach Western shores. It promises a classic fantasy story, tons of character customization, and 50 hours of gameplay in an action-packed strategy RPG experience.

Circle of Doom Release

Shipping dates for the next game in the Kingdom Under Fire series, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, have just been announced. The release dates are as follows:

• Japan , Australia/New Zealand and Asia Dec. 13
• Americas (U.S., Canada, Latin America) Jan. 8, 2008
• Europe, the Middle East and Africa Feb. 1, 2008

Circle of Doom is an action RPG featuring randomly generated and fully destructible maps, your favorite KUF characters, customizable weapons, and seamless 2-4 player co-op action. It will be an Xbox 360 exclusive title

Go to www.xbox.com/kufcod for more details.

I'm personall a huge KUF fan, so I can't wait for the release of this game! If you haven't played any of the other games in the series, I highly suggest you go and get them. KUF: Heroes and KUF: The Crusaders are excellent blends of strategy and RPG elements with an interesting story and intense battles. My only worry with the next game is that it's more of an action RPG, so I'm hoping they aren't 'dumbing' it down. Strategy doesn't usually go over well on the consoles, but KUF seemed to work pretty well, with plenty of strategic depth and solid controls.

The Chosen: Well of Souls Demo

Meridian4 has announced that a demo of their recently PC RPG released The Chosen: Well of Souls is now available!

The demo features the game's first level in the city of Kamieniec. During the demo you’ll meet up with some of the locals and battle against armies of inhuman beasts! All three of the game's heroes are available to choose from: Khan, the warrior and master of the sword; Frater, the monk and great alchemist; and Elena, the hunter and excellent marksman.

This horror themed Action RPG is perfect for the Halloween season and can be downloaded from one of the following locations:

http://www.fileplanet.com/files/180000/181300.shtml

http://downloads.gamezone.com/demos/d20052.htm

For more information on The Chosen: Well of Souls, visit: http://www.meridian4.com/games/TheChosen

The Chosen Ships!

Meridian4 has announced that their Action RPG, The Chosen: Well of Souls, has shipped to stores. The game is now avialable at North American retailers and through various digital-distribution outlets for a suggested price of $19.99.

The Chosen: Well of Souls is a dungeon crawling Action RPG for the PC. Gamers will choose one of three characters to play as, and then do battle with a large army of demons hellbent on taking over the world!

"The Chosen: Well of Souls is a value-packed game that should appeal to action-RPG fans everywhere," said Steve Milburn, Director at Meridian4. "Rebelmind has delivered an addictive experience that will have you using swords, axes, pistols and even machine guns to take out the onrushing hordes of werewolves, vampires and demons well into the night."

For more information, see http://www.meridian4.com/games/TheChosen.

The Chosen is Golden!

Meridian4 announced today that the Action RPG, The Chosen: Well of Souls, has gone gold and will ship to stores on October 01, 2007.

The Chosen will be available for purchase at a variety of retailers as well as from some online distributors, such as TotalGaming.net for only $19.99.

Key features for The Chosen: Well of Souls include:

• 3 original playable characters, each with their own distinct skills and abilities
• Over 200 different types of armour, weapons and magic items
• Over 12 blood-curdling quests with hordes of werewolves, zombies, vampires and demons
• Modify skills and allocate experience to develop your hero
• Seizing demons during battle allows you to use them to fight for you
• Improve weapons strength and effectiveness through ancient magic
• Call upon mystical creatures to help battle the forces of evil

For more information check out the official site here, or check Just-RPG for new screens of the game.

Infinite Undiscovery Announced!

Square Enix has just announced the upcoming release of Infinite Undiscovery, a fantasy RPG for the Xbox 360.

Infinite Undiscovery comes from acclaimed developer tri-Ace, the makers of the popular Star Ocean and Valkyrie Profile games. In Infinite Undiscovery, gamers will explore a real-time world that is influenced by the player's choices. There will also be real-time action sequences similar to that of the Star Ocean series.

Few details on this new game have been revealed, and no release date has been given. Look back to Just-RPG for more info!

Mass Effect Release Announced

Today Microsoft announced the official release date of Mass Effect to be November 20, 2007, meaning Mass Effect will be the top of every RPG fan's Christmas list!

Mass Effect is developed by BioWare, creators of the hugely popular Neverwinter Nights and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. It promises to involve players in an engaging sci-fi storyline, a unique game universe, and deep gameplay experience. Mass Effect will feature a multi-directional story, allowing gamers to play a part in how the game unfolds.

Mass Effect will have an estimated retail price of $59.99 and is exclusively available for the Xbox 360.

AVENCAST Box Shot

Publisher Lighthouse Interactive today revealed the official box shot for their upcoming RPG, AVENCAST: Rise of the Mage. This very cool looking box art features the game's hero performing one of his magic attacks while being hunted down by demons.

AVENCAST is an Action RPG that promises fast-paced action and a story-driven experience. Players will be armed to the teeth with over 50 combat moves and spells and an arsenal of different weapons and items. However, they must use these items and weapons to battle over 30 nightmarish monsters with advanced AI, making strategy a very important part of the game.

AVENCAST is scheduled for release in October 2007 for the PC. It will be Windows Vista compatible. For more information visit the game's official site (http://www.avencast.com/) and scroll down just a wee bit for the box art image!