Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Winter Suckage - 3³ Gaming NEWSday #5

Welcome to 3³ Gaming NEWSday, where this week I will try and post the articles I have recently written before my Internet cuts out again.  This winter storm where I live is wreaking havoc on my service, and it has only been staying connected for a few minutes at a time.  So, let's begin...

Through the Maelstrom, A Ream Reborn patch 2.2

Square Enix has released some details as to its new Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn patch 2.2, titled "Through the Maelstrom".  This is coming off of the high that was the huge turnout of new and returning players after patch 2.1 came out earlier this month.  This new patch is called "Through the Maelstrom", and though it won't be on the same scale in terms of new features, it does have some new things to keep avid and new players busy for a time.  For more information, continue reading.Some of the things that will be done in Through the Maelstrom will be an addition of four new turns during The Binding Coil of Bahamut.  For those wondering about Ampador's destruction, the Ruins of Ampador dungeon will reveal the cause.  And there will also be a Hard and Extreme version when attempting to face Leviathan.
Through the MaelstromAlthough these updates and others are not of the vast nature that patch 2.1 was, there will also be some minor additions to the game.  Things like a new item level being introduced, the addition of basements in housing, and small housing price increases, along with the ability to build an airship within the houses.

Though no set date has been announced for Through the Maelstrom, it has been confirmed that it will occur sometime in March.

One More Incentive to Pre-Order Lightning Returns

Square Enix has released some details as to its new Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn patch 2.2, titled "Through the Maelstrom".  This is coming off of the high that was the huge turnout of new and returning players after patch 2.1 came out earlier this month.  This new patch is called "Through the Maelstrom", and though it won't be on the same scale in terms of new features, it does have some new things to keep avid and new players busy for a time.  For more information, continue reading.Some of the things that will be done in Through the Maelstrom will be an addition of four new turns during The Binding Coil of Bahamut.  For those wondering about Ampador's destruction, the Ruins of Ampador dungeon will reveal the cause.  And there will also be a Hard and Extreme version when attempting to face Leviathan.
Through the MaelstromAlthough these updates and others are not of the vast nature that patch 2.1 was, there will also be some minor additions to the game.  Things like a new item level being introduced, the addition of basements in housing, and small housing price increases, along with the ability to build an airship within the houses.

Though no set date has been announced for Through the Maelstrom, it has been confirmed that it will occur sometime in March.

One More Incentive to Pre-Order Lightning Returns

If you haven't pre-ordered the Collector's Edition of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, well Square Enix has added one more incentive to help entice you to do so.  For more information, continue reading.The details for what is included in the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII was recently described in a YouTube video posted on SQEXMembersNA, Square Enix's North American channel, on January 17, 2014.  Information on the artbook, pocket watch, and DLC code for the Aerith garb were all described.  Now, though, the people at Square Enix's California office have announced that there will be a contest for a Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII custom PS3 or XBOX 360 going to one person who has pre-ordered the upcoming game.
Lightning Returns

One person will receive a custom PS3 or XBOX 360, a copy of both Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2, and a special Lightning Returns shirt and key chain.  Also, thirteen lucky people will receive both the shirt and key chain.

To enter, you must either pre-order the Collector's Edition of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, or send in a letter to the North American office in California.  For more information, including value of prizes and eligibility requirements, click here.  The contest runs from January 24, 2014 to February 11, 2014; with the lucky winners being chosen on February 17, 2014.  And if you have already pre-ordered, you are automatically entered into the draw.
Good luck!
Murdered: Soul Suspect Trailer Out Today
Today saw the release of Airtight Games and Square Enix's trailer of Murdered: Soul Suspect.  This unique spin on the classic detective story will be coming out this June for many gaming platforms, like PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.  For information on this game, continue reading.Soul Suspect
The people over at GamesHQMedia released the PS4 trailer for the upcoming Airtight Games and Square Enix game titled Murdered: Soul Suspect.  The action/adventure game itself is about a detective whose latest murder case is the one where he himself is the victim.  Ronan O'Connor, the game's gumshoe, is having trouble moving to the next world and his mission of finding out who killed him is his key to the afterlife.  Along the way, he teams up with a police psychic who is the only person who can see him and help him on his path.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doi-A8hi3bc[/youtube]

The game has been getting some great attention since the first gameplay footage for Murdered: Soul Suspect was presented at last years E3.  When I asked NeoShock, a fellow member of EnixOrigin, he said that he likes "the idea of a murder mystery where you have to solve your OWN death."

I love the game's dark tone, and the added "sidekick" I didn't expect seems interesting as well.
Murdered: Soul Suspect is looking to be a nice addition to the 2014 lineup for Square Enix, as well as a nice game to purchase for those new systems when it comes out this June.
And with that, we have come to the end of this week's 3³ Gaming NEWSday.  Make sure to stop back in on Thursday for the Review Thursday.  Until then, I hope you see no Game Over Screens  Also, I will go back and do some editing on this entry when my Internet is working better.
Michael, aka me3lingual.

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