RECOMMENDED: RUNE FACTORY 3 / DANCE! IT’S YOUR STAGE Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
The farming and fighting RPG franchise gets another DS release with new online play. Dominic Sacco finds out more Released:
RUNE FACTORY is a prime example of how to take an existing popular franchise and create a separate spin-off brand that stands up on its own. In this case, take the renowned Harvest Moonfarming RPG and add combat, dungeons and monsters et violà – you have Rune Factory. As the third full DS game in the series, Rune Factory 3again puts
players in the shoes of a young man who has lost his memory, finds himself in a village and must look after the town’s farm.
This time, other characters can help the game’s protagonist fight monsters, whether it’s computer- controlled villagers or up to three other players via multiplayer.
Rising Star Games is promoting the title to farming, casual and RPG fans online with banners and social network activity.
“This game really straddles many genres and can appeal to all,” says Rising Star Games’ product manager Yen Hau. “But we will also be looking at pushing the message across to all Nintendo DS owners and placing an
emphasis on the collectability of the animals you can tame. “Rune Factoryhas become popular enough to be classed as its own series, not having to rely on Harvest Moonbrand recognition. It is always in demand and is one of the most engrossing RPG games you will experience on the DS.”
Dance! It’s Your Stage
PQube is breaking into the dance market with this new music game. Dominic Sacco finds out what sets it apart Released:
WITH OVER 1m games sold on average each month, the dance genre has exploded in recent years and is still going strong. PQube’s Dance! It’s Your Stageis the newest music game on PS3, Wii and PC with a wide variety of music and dance styles to set it apart from the competition.
It features eight unconventional stages from Heliport to Live TV Studio and from Streets to an Airport Hanger, giving the game a street dancing vibe not seen in many other titles. It also boasts PS3 Move, Wii Balance Board compatibility and lets PC players use a 360 controller. There are 20 dance tracks, 300 in- game items, four-player multiplayer modes and original choreography by professional dancer Detlef D Soost.
September 30th
Formats: Wii, PS3, PC
Publisher: PQube
Developer: DTP Entertainment
Price:
£49.99 (PS3) £39.99 (Wii) £29.99 (PC)
The game is targeting teenagers aged between 12 to 18 years old as well as families and younger ‘tween’ players. PQube is drawing these in with a marketing campaign that includes promotions at the 2011 World Street Dance Championships and UK Street Dance Championships.
PQube’s key account and trade
marketing manager Abid Gangat tells MCV: “We are very happy to be working on this excellent dance title in the run up to Christmas, and with it being PS3 Move compatible, we are excited to see the nation going dance crazy over the festive period.”
Distributor: CentreSoft
Contact: 0121 625 3388 September 30th
Formats: DS
Publisher: Rising Star Games
Developer: Marvelous Ent. Inc
Price: £29.99
Distributor: Mastertronic
Contact: 0845 234 4242
www.mcvuk.com
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