Gaming
J-Stars Victory VS + New Screens Showcase Characters From Hokuto No Ken, Yu Yu Hakusho
J-Stars Victory VS +, the new game featuring characters taken from manga series published on Shonen Jump magazine launching later this month in North America and Europe on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, has received a couple of new screenshots showcasing two playable characters.
The new screenshots, which can be found by going at the end of this post, have been shared a few hours ago on the Bandai Namco Official Facebook page and feature Raoh from Hokuto No Ken, also known as Fist of the North Star, and Toguro from Yu Yu Hakusho. The two characters are probably not as popular right now as Son Goku from Dragon Ball or Naruto but they will surely be able hold their own against other popular characters with their powerful fighting styles.
A few days ago a short J-Stars Victory VS + gameplay video has surfaced online showcasing Ichigo Kurosaki, main character of Bleach. The video in particular focuses on one of the character’s special moves that will allow him to deal a huge amount of damage to enemies.
Another couple J-Stars Victory VS + short gameplay videos have surfaced online last month, showcasing Son Goku from Dragon Ball, Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece, Gon Freecs from Hunter X Hunter and Kankichi Ryotsu from Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo, main character of one of the more popular manga series ever created. Fans of the many characters included in J-Stars Victory VS + will definitely be pleased by how each character has been recreated in the game as they all come with their own unique fighting styles that make the experience feel quite varied.
J-Stars Victory VS + will be released on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita later this month, on June 26th in Europe. The game will be made available in North America a few days later, on June 30th.
New World Interactive, the developer of the Insurgency series of tactical first-person shooters, has laid off an unknown number of employees as part of Embracer Group’s comprehensive restructuring plan.
Saber Interactive, which acquired New World in 2020, told Eurogamer that the studio had not closed. However, it confirmed an unknown number of layoffs.
Embracer says it is “actively working to fill existing open roles” with impacted employees and will provide severance packages. “Saber also assures that development will continue on Insurgency: Sandstorm, as well as on unannounced future projects,” it said.
Over 900 employees were laid off in an “agonizing” but “necessary” process. As always, we hope all victims recover.
Sony wants non-console owners to access its content beyond its PlayStation-walled garden. This strategy has been slowly implemented: the company has commissioned TV and movie adaptations of its biggest franchises, ported select software to the PC, and launched a mobile gaming division.
In an interview with Nikkei, head Hideaki Nishino explained how this strategy can boost console sales: We want to use movies and dramas to get non-gamers to try PlayStation games. Sales of The Last of Us increased during the live-action drama.
When HBO’s adaptation aired, our The Last of Us content skyrocketed, so we can understand its impact. As a PlayStation fan site, we support this strategy because we want to reach as many people as possible, so if Sony can appeal to non-console owners, that’s a win-win.
More PlayStation users is better, in our opinion.
PowerWash Simulator is one of this month’s PS Plus Essentials, but before you start scrubbing, check out the PS Store. The game has been well supported on PS5 and PS4 with free DLC packs based on Square Enix titles since its release at the start of the year.
Free Final Fantasy VII and Tomb Raider expansions let you clean Croft Manor and Seventh Heaven. The free DLC packs add 10 levels, and the paid ones add more.
Two more Back to the Future and SpongeBob SquarePants expansions cost £6.49 or $7.99 each. You can then scrub the Bikini Bottom and the DeLorean.
The Midgar Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator was another reason to use the cleaning kit. “It doesn’t add much, but getting close to FF7’s props and environments is fun. It offers a fresh take on the beloved title that will please both sides of this collaboration.”
Have you tried the latest PS Plus Essential game?
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