Demo Play Thursday - BUSTAFELLOWS season2 On Switch

For this week's Demo Play Thursday i played the Nintendo Switch version of BUSTAFELLOWS season2 from Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Extend and PQube.

I haven't played the original game that came out back in 2019 so going into this, and any continuation of a story, i'm interested to see if that lack of knowledge would be a hinderance. 

This demo is the prologue of BUSTAFELLOWS season2 but it is also different from the start of the game. this means that the save data from this Prologue will NOT work with the main game. for spoiler reasons, it's not made clear what the differences are between this version and the final retail version. I did like that the demo makes this clear before it starts. there's a memo from the developers about this prologue. unfortunately, it's only on screen for less than 2 seconds so for this upload i have extended the time it's on screen so you can read their note.

Personally, i'm not a huge fan of how this prologue told it's story. i admit that i didn't get to the end of it, but with this video already over an hour 15 and my enthusiasm for the story dropping, i thought this was long enough. we start with an introduction to a lot of people who know each other, in a way that didn't quite feel as natural as i'd hope. there's a shocking development, and then the story goes back in time a little. we're introduced to more people who seem to know each other, but then we do get introduced to two new people who seem like they're going to be important to the story.  then i ended the demo.

Stories on Tuesday - Arcade Spirits - Part 8 - The Final Part

The new game in the Stories on Tuesday series is the PS4 version of Arcade Spirits from Fiction Factory Games. this is the disc version of the game, published by PQube.

This is Part 8 of my Arcade Spirits story and the final part, my story is now complete. stay after the credits for a bonus scene!

You can check out the previous parts of this playthrough:

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/iPaMcNIB-pI

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/BBr3lviaf2s

Part 3 - https://youtu.be/n2QOLAQm--M

Part 4 - https://youtu.be/S0aaJtoLQz4

Part 5 - https://youtu.be/KeyDE9FhxBE

Part 6 - https://youtu.be/TYxIMh05j-Q

Part 7 - https://youtu.be/2Q3D-sutzCE

Stories on Tuesday - Arcade Spirits - Part 7 - A Troubled Launch

The new game in the Stories on Tuesday series is the PS4 version of Arcade Spirits from Fiction Factory Games. this is the disc version of the game, published by PQube.

This is Part 7 of my Arcade Spirits story and at no point was i able to predict what was going to happen. this was one of the better written chapters, it felt as chaotic as an actual launch but with the added pressure of a reviewer I, the player, felt pressure my self to try and have the best launch possible. but things started going wrong and before long things spiraled out of control to the point where our character nearly got a Game Over!

You can check out the previous parts of this playthrough:

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/iPaMcNIB-pI

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/BBr3lviaf2s

Part 3 - https://youtu.be/n2QOLAQm--M

Part 4 - https://youtu.be/S0aaJtoLQz4

Part 5 - https://youtu.be/KeyDE9FhxBE

Part 6 - https://youtu.be/TYxIMh05j-Q

Stories on Tuesday - Arcade Spirits - Part 6 - Game Over?

The new game in the Stories on Tuesday series is the PS4 version of Arcade Spirits from Fiction Factory Games. this is the disc version of the game, published by PQube.

This is Part 6 of my Arcade Spirits story and i got a Game Over. i wasn't pleased that i managed to predict where the story would go in this part, but once it happened the game over came quickly. for a time i thought that was it for this playthrough, that my story was finished. but the game had other plans.

You can check out the previous parts of this playthrough:

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/iPaMcNIB-pI

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/BBr3lviaf2s

Part 3 - https://youtu.be/n2QOLAQm--M

Part 4 - https://youtu.be/S0aaJtoLQz4

Part 5 - https://youtu.be/KeyDE9FhxBE

Stories on Tuesday - Arcade Spirits - Part 5 - An Eventful Day At The Beach

The new game in the Stories on Tuesday series is the PS4 version of Arcade Spirits from Fiction Factory Games. this is the disc version of the game, published by PQube.

This is Part 5 of my Arcade Spirits story and it went in a direction i wasn't expecting. we went to the beach, one which we had been to as a kid. but it all felt out of the blue and sudden. i wasn't satisfied with the link between Part 4 to Part 5 or why not only staff but some regulars joined us. the game was also VERY keen for us to have a romantic option by the end of our day there. there was a distinct lack of artwork during this part and the day's story didn't make too much sense. for example, twice during this part we get to hang out with 2 of the 3 groups. time wise, it feels like we spend a long time with each group, and yet when we join them they've only just started their activity instead of us joining them an hour into what they're doing. For me, this has been the weakest part of the story so far.

You can check out the previous parts of this playthrough:

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/iPaMcNIB-pI

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/BBr3lviaf2s

Part 3 - https://youtu.be/n2QOLAQm--M

Part 4 - https://youtu.be/S0aaJtoLQz4

Stories on Tuesday - Arcade Spirits - Part 4 - Francine’s Arcade Funplex Event

The new game in the Stories on Tuesday series is the PS4 version of Arcade Spirits from Fiction Factory Games. this is the disc version of the game, published by PQube.

This is Part 4 of my Arcade Spirits story and it's the culmination of the previous 2 parts, it's Francine’s Arcade Funplex Event. not only was it difficult for the main character of the story, but the choices we had to make were also difficult and by the chart shown at the end of the video, i don't think i made the best choices.

You can check out the previous parts of this playthrough:

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/iPaMcNIB-pI

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/BBr3lviaf2s

Part 3 - https://youtu.be/n2QOLAQm--M

Stories on Tuesday - Arcade Spirits - Part 3 - Mega Arcade Expo

The new game in the Stories on Tuesday series is the PS4 version of Arcade Spirits from Fiction Factory Games. this is the disc version of the game, published by PQube.

This is Part 3 of my Arcade Spirits story and it takes place during our visit to MAX, the Mega Arcade Expo. most of our interactions revolve around Ashley and Teo and the hijinks the happen with one and a cool opportunity that happens because of the other.

You can check out the previous parts of this playthrough:

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/iPaMcNIB-pI

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/BBr3lviaf2s

Stories on Tuesday - Arcade Spirits - Part 2 - Lunch, Auction, And Polybius

The new game in the Stories on Tuesday series is the PS4 version of Arcade Spirits from Fiction Factory Games. this is the disc version of the game, published by PQube.

This is Part 2 and it covers the second chapter in the game, with Part 1 being our first day on the job and this chapter happening around two weeks later. With Part 1 focusing on setting the characters and us doing our basic job, this Part was able to focus on other things and it felt quite natural. i really got into the story and the new characters. i also felt i was able to understand Gavin, Naomi, and Percy better, but also i felt like i could understand my character more and hopefully we're going to go forward with real hope.

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/iPaMcNIB-pI

Stories on Tuesday - Arcade Spirits - Part 1 - The First Day

The new game in the Stories on Tuesday series is the PS4 version of Arcade Spirits from Fiction Factory Games. this is the disc version of the game, published by PQube.

This is Part 1 and it covers the first in-game day. it's unclear how long or short the other days will be so i don't know how long videos will be going forward or whether each part will be one or two days.

Demo Play Thursday - Knight Vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur On Switch

For this week's Demo Play Thursday i played the Nintendo Switch version of Knight Vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur. This game, from developers Gambir Studio is already out not only on Switch but also on PS5, Xbox, and PC.

The demo for Knight Vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur is good and bad which makes talking about it difficult. the game i played was good. it looked great, controlled well, and wasn't too difficult. the tutorial used cards but levelled them up with videos and sometimes it would introduce a second card and video showing another use for the move! I've not seen it before and in that respect it's impressive but those videos looked low resolution and a bit dark. the small details were hard to see.

The demo is from the start of the game so we also get to watch an interesting intro movie that not only explains everything but also hints as towards something being up with one of the main characters. But the intro video is compressed and looked maybe 480p. it was noticeable how bad it was when the gameplay started as the game looks great and crisp, with lots of color and high amount of detail in the art.

So the demo is good at establishing the world, the characters, and what the controls do. But what it fails to do is to convey clearly what the loop is. Knight Vs. Giant: The Broken Excalibur is a run based game, something that to me makes me think or Rouge Legacy. In those games the character typically starts of weak so the initial runs are very short, but usually we're able to make small progress and learn enough to understand the loop. Here, the game seemed to have got close to revealing the loop, but stumbled. 

I got a demo over screen when the demo wasn't over. if i stopped when the screen came up, i would've understood less than i do now as i continued playing the game. By continuing i found new characters, did more in the home area, and tried out new powers. But i still don't clearly know what the loop is as i never completed one. i died at the beginning, which i'm mostly sure i'm supposed to do, and right at the end of the game. all the time in-between felt like one loop. i don't know if it is or if it isn't. i don't know if i'm meant to go out and explore repeatedly, or just do it once and move one. 

It's hard to say whether it's just the demo that failed to get across this critical aspect of the game or if it's just the game itself. on one hand, i'm much more interested in the game than i was and wouldn't mind playing it. but on the other hand, i don't fully know what the game wants me to do. So yeah, the demo is both a success and a failure.

PQube And Milestone Announce WRC 4 Comes Out This October

PQube and Milestone have announced WRC 4 is set to come out this October. it's coming out across PS3, PS Vita, Xbox 360 and PC.



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Milestone And PQube Have Released A Making Of MotoGP 13 Video For Commentating

PQube and Milestone have released a new video for MotoGP 13. this video shows the commentating being recorded for the game as well as a interview with the commentator Gavin Emmett.

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Milestone And PQube Reveal MotoGP 13 Pre-Orders Get Free DLC Featuring 8 Drivers From 2012

PQube and Milestone have announced MotoGP 13 PS3 and Xbox 360 pre-orders will get free DLC. this DLC features 8 top riders from 2012 that can be used in Quick Race/Race Weekend, Multiplayer, Split Screen and Championship Game Modes. Milestone say they decided to do this due to fan demand for 2012 riders.

Riders	Teams
V. Rossi	Ducati Team
N. Hayden
A. Dovizioso	Monster Yamaha  Tech 3
C. Crutchlow
J. Lorenzo	Yamaha Factory Racing
B. Spies
C. Stoner	Repsol Honda
D. Pedrosa

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Milestone And PQube Have Released A New Game Play Video For MotoGP 13 Showing Action From Laguna Seca

PQube and Milestone have released a new gameplay video for MotoGP 13. this video shows action from Laguna Seca, the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. the rider in this Video is Rossi. the video also reveals the simple main menu system of the game.



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PQube And Milestone Have Released A Jerez Gameplay Video For Moto GP 2013

PQube and Milestone have released a new gameplay video for Moto GO 2013. this video shows Valentino Rossi being played at Jerez. the video aims to show some of the different camera views you can play in, including the new Helmet View which recreates the riders point of view.



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GAME And PQube Reveal The Persona 4 Arena 12" Vinyl Pre-Order Bonus

PQube and UK retailer GAME have revealed the GAME only pre-order bonus for Persona 4 Arena. you can buy the game on either platform and get a 12" Vinyl of the Persona 4 Original Arrange Soundtrack.

PQube And Zen United Announce Persona 4 Arena Comes To The UK On 10th May, Reveal Pre-Order Bonuses

PQube and Zen United have announced Persona 4 Arena, Developed By Atlus, is coming to the UK. on both PS3 and Xbox 360, Persona 4 Arena is set to come out on 10th May. they have also announced there are some pre-order bonuses. this Limited Edition Bonus Content Pack will come with the Official Arranged Soundtrack, Exclusive Artwork and Digital Fan Pack. this will not be available past day 1.

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Milestone And PQube Have Released The Debut Game Play Video For MotoGP 2013

Milestone and PQube have released the debut game play video for MotoGP 2013. coming out in June on PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita and PC, this video shows off Jorge Lorenzo riding at the Mugello circuit. the livery on Lorenzo's bike is from 2012 as it's a work in progress, the final game will have 2013 liveries and contents.

PQube And Milestone Have Announce MotoGP 2013, Coming To PS3, PS Vita, Xbox 360 And PC

PQube and Milestone have revealed MotoGP 13 for PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS Vita. coming later in 2013, MotoGP 13 features all the tracks and riders of the 2013 season. the game has been built on a new game engine that aims to make the game more realistic via Graphics, Physics, Bikes, Environments and sounds. MotoGP 13 includes:

• Official MotoGP - this gives you the unique opportunity to experience the2013 MotoGP Worldwide Championship. You can also try the exclusive IRTA Testor instantly hit the track for a Quick Race.

• Career - the revamped career mode puts you into the shoes of your favourite riders, mixing third and first person elements!

• Multi-player re-creates exciting events – inspired by reality. Play online with your friends or against the Rest of the World.

PQube have also revealed that WRC 3 has been a success for them, selling over 50,000 units in the UK.

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Milestone And PQube Announce The Safari Rally DLC For WRC 3 Is Out Now On PS3 And Xbox 360

PQube And Milestone have announced new DLC for WRC 3 on PS3 and Xbox 360 is out now. this DLC is the The Safari Rally, which ran from 1953 until 2003, and includes stages in Kenya. the tracks included are rocky, dirty surfaces which require good Handbrake skills. they can be played in both single player and multiplayer events.

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