Daily Briefs (July 7): Astérix & Obélix XXL 2 and 3 / Darius Cozmic Collection / My Hero One’s Justice
Today’s Daily Briefs: Astérix & Obélix XXL 2 and 3 announced for the Nintendo Switch, but also…
- Darius Cozmic Collection
- Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition
- My Hero One’s Justice
- Rocket League
Astérix & Obélix XXL 2 and 3
Yesterday, Microids announced two new games for the Nintendo Switch: Astérix & Obélix XXL 2 and 3.
Astérix & Obélix XXL 2
A remaster of the game, first released back in 2005 on PC and PlayStation 2:
Originally released in 2005 on PlayStation 2 and PC, the two famous Gauls take up the challenges set by Julius Caesar in his new amusement park. Players will need to keep their eyes peeled to find the many pop culture references hidden in the scenery and dialogue.
It will be released on November 29th in Europe and North America, and is getting several editions:
- Regular;
- Limited Edition: includes three figurines (Astérix, Obélix and Dogmatix);
- Collector Edition ‘these Gauls are crazy!’: includes a resin figurine and other surprises.
Astérix & Obélix XXL 3
A brand new game featuring an original story (set in a world that remains faithful to the comic books), releasing in late 2019.
This new action/adventure game will offer players the chance to play as Astérix or Obélix, alone or with a friend, in an adventure featuring spectacular combat rounds, exploration and puzzles to solve. Both diehard and more recent fans will be excited about taking part in this epic adventure with our two heroes.
The Upcoming Games page has been updated with those two games.
Source: Microids PR
Darius Cozmic Collection
Earlier this week, Taito announced that Darius Cozmic Collection, releasing on Februayr 28th in Japan. There’s two editions, not including the same amount of games. Here’s what each one includes:
Regular Edition (5 200 Yen)
- Darius (Arcade)
- Darius II (Arcade)
- SAGAIA (Arcade)
- Darius Gaiden (Arcade)
Limited Edition (16 800 Yen)
- Darius (Arcade)
- Darius II (Arcade)
- SAGAIA (Arcade)
- Darius Gaiden (Arcade)
- Darius Twin (SNES)
- Darius Force (SNES)
- SAGAIA (Sega Master System)
- Darius II (Mega Drive)
- Darius Alpha (PC Engine)
- Arrange CD
- Artbook
- Acryllic marquee
Here’s some pictures:
Darius Cozmic Collection (Switch) comes out on February 28th in Japan. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Source: Famitsu
Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition
Earlier this week, Nighthawk Interactive announced that Digital Dreams Entertainment’s Mutant Football League was headed to the Nintendo Switch, as Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition. This version of the game features exclusive teams and gameplay content, and will be released on September 18th in North America. It will cost $29.99.
The game is the spiritual successor to the retro classic Mutant League Football, with next generation deep strategy gameplay, bone-crunching, tooth-shattering hits, and a roster of ghouls delivering tongue-through-cheek humor. Oh, and blood. Lots of blood. Mutant Football League delivers intense online action, deep strategy, and deadly humor. Fantastical arenas full of ruthless fans and deadly traps set the stage for mayhem in every contest that allows players to win by highest score or by killing and eradicating their opponents.
Dynasty Edition includes Dynasty Mode, a single player experience where you become the coach and GM of your favorite Mutant Football League team and take a group of unproven rookies and turn them into monstrous all-stars by winning multiple Mayhem Bowls over several seasons to become the league’s next Dynasty. It includes multiple season gameplay, player trades, cumulative player experience (XP), salary management, custom playbooks and free agent signings. The Dynasty Edition also introduces two brand new species, six new teams, several new Dirty Tricks and of course, more fantastical arenas full of ruthless fans and deadly traps.
- Retail Exclusive Team Content – New contenders are stomping onto the field, with the addition of two new teams, the Purple Mutant Eaters and Hexxon Oilers, each with their own arena;
- Dynasty Mode – Become the coach and GM of your favorite MFL team. Win multiple championships to become the leagues next Dynasty. Includes roster management, team salary caps, custom playbooks, player trades, cumulative player XP, free agent signings and multiple season gameplay;
- New Playable Races – Rampaging Werewolves and Hell-Spawned Demons join wisecracking Skeletal Deadheads, Armored Bruiserbots, Criminal Aliens, Mutated Humans, Monstrous Orcs on the field;
- Multiplayer Options – Two-player online or four-player local multiplayer gives gamers the choice to clobber one another or team up and crush opposing miscreants;
- 25 Unique Teams and Fields – Players can select from 25 teams including the Nuked London Hatriots, the Killadelphia Evils and the New Goreleans Zombies, and 24 unique fields that offer a slew of deadly obstacles including landmines, booby traps, fire pits, toxic moats and buzz saws;
- Hall of Fame Commentary – Original announcer of NBA Jam and NFL Blitz, Tim Kitzrow delivers unforgettable, adult-oriented play-by-play commentary for every game;
- Dirty Tricks Gameplay – Players can get their hands dirty for an advantage, with tactics such as Bribe the Ref, throw Bombs, or equip Shotguns and Chainsaws to inflict maximum carnage against the unsuspecting competition;
- Multiple Play Modes – Punishing play modes include Training Camp, Exhibition, Practice, Playoffs and Full Season;
- Post-Play Mayhem – Players can keep the action going even after the whistle blows by bludgeoning opponents with brass knuckles, body slams, and rib-crushing kicks.
Finally, here’s some pictures for the game:
Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition (Switch) comes out on September 18th in North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated:
Source: Nighthawk Interactive PR
My Hero One’s Justice
Earlier this week, Bandai-Namco announced that My Hero One’s Justice will be released on October 26th in Europe and North America. Fans who pre-order the game will get “Flame Hero” Endeavor (the #2 Pro Hero, and heated rival of All Might and father of Shoto Todoroki) as a playable character for free.
Also, two new characters were revealed:
Muscular
Another villain joins the fight. Muscular’s game-changing Quirk, Muscle Augmentation, allows him to grow muscle fibres across his entire body conferring immense strength to him during the battle.
Gran Torino
Although retired, Gran Torino still brings fear to his enemies and students alike! Gran Torino is the mentor of All Might himself. His Quirk Jet makes him one of the fastest heroes alive, rolling back his many years to battle against the best of the best.
Here’s some pictures:
Finally, here’s some gameplay footage:
Watch out! Muscular is on another rampage and isn’t holding back! Will you team up with a hero to take him down or join him on his rampage?
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE arrives ton October 26th! Pre-order your copy today! https://t.co/QncT9W0xB1 pic.twitter.com/ZMLRX0HFQf
— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) July 6, 2018
My Hero One’s Justice (Switch) comes out on October 26th worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Source: Bandai-Namco PR / Bandai-Namco (Twitter) / Bandai-Namco (Twitter)
Rocket League
In order to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of Rocket League, Psyonix are hosting a special event from July 9th to July 23rd. You can find all there is to know about it on the official website: click here to get all the juicy details!