RECOMMENDED: GODS EATER BURST / FIT & FUN Gods Eater Burst
THERE’S something that gamers love about action RPGs – a genre that has evolved greatly over the last few years.
Whether it’s the fast new Final Fantasy Dissidiagames, Monster Hunterbattles or Namco Bandai’s own Demon’s Soulsmedieval romp, the titles have immense appeal in Japan and have been growing in popularity in the UK.
Gods Eater Burstis a new breed of monster slaying RPG action games that allows players to take on giant foes, acquire new abilities and customise weapons to their hearts’ content.
The PSP exclusive has sold more than 600,000 units in Japan and now Namco Bandai is releasing the title in the UK. “After thousands of requests, we’ve listened to our
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Japan’s hit hack n’ slash RPG makes its way to UK shores. Dominic Sacco finds out why killing giant monsters is so fun
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Released: March 18
Format: PSP
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Developer: Shift
Price: £24.99
Distributor: Advantage
Contact: 0121 506 9585
European fans and are bringing Gods Eater Burstto Europe,” Namco Bandai’s UK product manager Blaise Rodier explains to MCV. “PSP owners can’t wait to play the game, and as a reward for their patience, we will deliver them an enhanced version of the Japanese title.” Gods Eater Burstpits players against a horde of beasts terrorising the Earth
known as the Aragami. Gamers take control of an elite force who must use epic weapons to crush the foes and gather materials from them to boost their attacks. It’s an addictive action RPG that promises gamers hours and hours of
gameplay, and will no doubt appeal to fans of titles such as Monster Hunterand World of Warcraft.
Funbox Media enters the fitness market with this adult-targeted Wii game. Dominic Sacco finds out its major selling points
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Released: April 15
Format: Wii
Publisher: Funbox Media
Developer: BitComposer Games
Price: £19.99
Distributor: Gem
Contact: 01279 822800
FIT & FUN offers Wii owners a budget-price fitness and virtual trainer package. The game has been
developed in conjunction with fitness experts and aims to mix serious workouts in a fun way for the sporty older Wii owner. The Wii Balance Board- compatible game offers a varied range of workout techniques. Users can choose
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from different types of exercises such as muscle training, body shaping or fun and recreation. There is even a
‘Relaxation/Cooldown’ mode which consists of stretching exercises and meditation based on Tai Chi.
Players can also develop their own custom workout schedule and take part in 50
different exercises and six mini-games. The latter includes badminton,
bobsledding and hang gliding, which offers users a relaxing break in-between full-on fitness sessions. “Fit & Fundelivers a more personal experience than what has been previously offered,” says Funbox Media’s sales manager Mark Clemens.
“Its whole new range of fitness activities can help improve balance in different ways to traditional fitness regimes, which are still in the game as well.”
With its budget price, extensive range of workouts and unique focus on adult Wii owners, Fit & Funhas the potential to be one of this year’s most popular new fitness games.
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