Strider is a classic action platforming game dating back so far as the 8-bit era, and Capcom has just announced another sequel to this futuristic ninja series.

Strider, who some is likely to be knowledgeable about from Marvel vs. Capcom, is getting his first new game since 1999. While at Comic Con, we got a short demo of the recent Strider title, which features non-linear gameplay. The series remains a 2D action game, but you may now have the ability travel to different areas of a large Metroid-like world. Strider moves fast and might walk on walls, but he’ll have to find new upgrades to expand his abilities and unlock new areas.

Strider’s new reflect upgrade allows him to power up his cypher weapon in order that he can reflect enemy bullets back and his foes, similar to a Jedi. An explosive cypher upgrade also allows Strider to set enemies on fire, while the bot option produces small robots that circle across the ninja an attack your foes for you. The charge cypher lets Strider charge his attacks and might even be used to open up special, locked doors.

The action looks fast and furious – which you can swing Strider’s blade as quickly has you’ll tap the attack button – and the animation looks incredibly smooth. Double Helix (that is also designing the hot Killer Instinct) is operating at the game, with the intention to be available in early 2014 for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

In conjunction with Warner Bros.’ upcoming Batman: Arkham Origins, collectible creator NECA was commissioned to create something special. This prop grapnel gun is spring-loaded and motorized. Probably best to maintain it far from the children.

You’ll have the ability to pick it up this autumn for $34.99 exclusively at Gamestop. The discharge date is currently listed as November 11, 2013.

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Update: Bloomberg has provided Game Informer with an instantaneous translation of its story on Atlus parent Index Corporation’s upcoming operations sale.

The facts which have emerged indicate that Index’s market value has plummeted from 6.8 billion yen ($67.7 million) at the day before the fraud probe was initiated to approximately 1.08 billion yen ($10.8 million). The corporate is looking for 15 billion in revenue from the sale. As we mentioned earlier, the company’s stock might be delisted. We’ve got also learned that company chairperson Masami Ochiai and CEO Yoshimi Ochiai will resign from their posts an afternoon before this happens. 

Atlus has not issued an announcement right now.

Original Story:

News has are available from Bloomberg’s Japanese outfit that things have gone from bad to worse for Atlus parent Index Corporation. The corporate will begin selling off its operations next week.

This follows a statement on the end of June that Index had filed for “rehabilitation” (a sort of bankruptcy) thanks to debt amounting to 24.5 billion yen ($249 million). The bankruptcy came at the heels of an investigation for “round tripping,” a mechanism where sales numbers are inflated to defraud investors.

Index shall be delisted from JASDAQ on July 28, and the corporate hopes to head quickly before its assets are devalued. The whole matter may be wrapped up as early as September. We’ve got reached out to Atlus for comment.

[Source: Bloomberg]

Our Take
When I wrote further analysis about this example within the June 29, 2013 weekly recap, I identified a lot of possible scenarios. One of the best case, during which Index recovers, is off the table.

This leaves three others, and until we all know for certain if Atlus’ games were occupied with the round tripping fraud, it’s hard to understand what is going to happen. My hope is that whomever picks up the publisher and its stable of excellent RPGs recognizes the corporate for its successes.

Atlus has only been picking up steam until now few years, and its certainly found a rhythm on handheld devices. While i might wish to see Persona 5 on a house console, immediately I’m more curious about getting it in any respect.

Step into PopCap’s Plants Vs. Zombies Comic-Con booth, and also you might think the zombie invasion has already begun. The gap is full of jumbo Munny figures, each custom painted and sculpted to check the studio’s popular franchise. If one in all them catches your fancy, you are in luck. The figures could be auctioned off next week to elevate money for the Child’s Play charity.

The figures were created by loads of artists, including some from DICE, BioWare, and Double Fine. A lot of them stay with reference to the source material, which includes an uncannily accurate version of Crazy Dave, while others take looser interpretations of the game’s fiction. Take that poor sucker above, with the sunflower bursting from his skull. It will possibly not be canonical, but it’s pretty great looking.

For additional information at the auction, and to peer a gallery of each of the Munny figurines, visit popcap.com/SDCC2013. The auction begins July 22.

Over the years, San Diego Comic Con has taken on a bigger, more festival-like atmosphere. Take a visible tour with us in the course of the sights and sounds of this year’s show (sounds not pictured).

PopCap’s booth contains a series of huge Munny figures designed by various artists. The corporate may be auctioning them off for charity on Monday

Once we removed the trenchcoat, we discovered thon the the really tall man standing in line behind us was really four turtles

This adorable display over at the Pikman booth says, “come take an image with me.” However the eyes of the yellow pikmin say, “take off your shirt.”

Just outside the convention center a bunch of medieval knights hone their skills in combat

The green knight killed a guy, but everyone thought it was only a show. Here’s what our society has become!

The local rickshaws even dress up for comic con. This one is a throne fit for a king. Also you will see that a type of chicks totally checking me out as I take the picture

The Ghostbusters stopped by to trash the local hotels

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Sonic is lots bigger in person

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This crazy woman in a Hello Kitty truck kept driving past the convention center, making fun of everyone’s outfit…presumably. She was also speaking Japanese

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As you’ll discover, the local police are available to make certain things do not get out of hand

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Game Informer’s own Dan Ryckert and Joe Juba got into the spirit of the show

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Local businesses and shops get redressed with ads for games, television shows, and movies

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The Godzilla Experience gives showgoers a gamble to peer a old Godzilla memorabilia and get a taste of the approaching film

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There he’s, the King himself…Elvis Presley stuffed right into a Godzilla costume

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This couple seems like a really perfect fit

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Zen Studios built a precise pinball cabinet to showcase its downloadable Star Wars Pinball game

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Oh Ryse. Kinda a boring strategy to end this thing, huh? Sorry about that. We’ll discover a better picture next time

Check out previous year’s Seen at Comic Con’s here and here.