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9.02.2010 | 999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors Dated – November 16

You know the date, now you should go pre-order it at your retailer of choice. We’re currently working on an English demo (Btw, that is the link for the Japanese demo, for those who can read the Nihongo) of the game, so watch this space to get your first taste of the game.

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8.17.2010 | Aksys Games teams up with WCG’s Ultimate Gamer Season 2

Aksys Games, in partnership with the World Cyber Games Inc. (WCG), is proud to announce the second season return of WCG Ultimate Gamer to Syfy on August 19th at 11 pm ET/PT. WCG is the organizer of the largest international video game competition and festival, and works in partnership with Samsung to produce the only [...]

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8.11.2010 | Gamesugar’s Q&A for 999

Gamesugar asks Aksys Games about their mysterious new visual novel…The answers you seek are right here, Check it out.

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8.03.2010 | BlazBlue Continuum Shift DLC List

For those of you wondering the what and when for the BlazBlue Continuum Shift DLC, this is the post for you. Here is the pricing for both Xbox and PS3 users. Xbox 360 BBCS DLC  has been out for the past week and the PS3 DLC is available as of today.
Complete list after the jump.

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posted by kanedags @ 3:32 pm on August 4, 2010
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If you haven’t bought BIT.TRIP Runner here’s your chance at redemption. The soundtrack is now available on CDBaby for the paltry sum of $5.99 and features a couple of songs from Anamanaguchi. The complete list of songs is below complete with their individual pricing, which I guess you could buy them piecemeal but why would you do that?

1. Blackout City (feat. Anamanaguchi) 3:24 $0.99
2. Impetus 2:18 $0.99
3. Strength 2:58 $0.99
4. Tenacity 3:09 $0.99
5. Conviction 3:29 $0.99
6. Triumph 3:37 $0.99
7. Fortitude 4:03 $0.99
8. Mermaid (feat. Anamanaguchi) 7:51 $0.99
9. Inspiration 0:15 $0.99
10. Bravery 0:20 $0.99
11. Anticipation 0:20 $0.99
12. Admiration 0:15 $0.99
13. Support 0:30 $0.99

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posted by kanedags @ 2:47 pm on August 3, 2010
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For those of you wondering the what and when for the BlazBlue Continuum Shift DLC, this is the post for you. Here is the pricing for both Xbox and PS3 users. Xbox 360 BBCS DLC  has been out for the past week and the PS3 DLC is available as of today.

Complete list after the jump.

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posted by kanedags @ 2:07 pm on August 2, 2010

Here’s part 2 of BlazBlue Continuum Shift Core Mechanics. Enjoy!

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posted by kanedags @ 10:03 am on

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The Wheel of Cuteness is Turning…

Rock ‘n shock ‘em fun with your favorite BlazBlue chibi characters!

Torrance, CA (August 2nd, 2010) – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, proudly announces the BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale, available for download today on the DSi Shop for only 500 DSi points! The petit pugilists duke it out in a free for all 4 player fighting spree! Revisit the newly interactive stages in Kagutsuchi!

BlayzBloo Key Features

  • Two Modes Featuring Single-player or Free Battle!

Take on the computer or up to 4 friends. Set the rules, and select the stage and match type!

  • Engage in Combat with Three Match Modes!

The good ol’ beat-’em-up Life Match requires fighters to put the smackdown on each other until your life meter is drained! Collect soba noodle points in a Point Match by attacking other fighters, or play snatch the panda in a Flag Match—whoever has the panda when time runs out wins!

  • Play as Five Adorable Brawlers from the 2D fighting game smash hit BlazBlue!

Battle as Ragna, Noel, Rachel, Taokaka or Jin! Create mini combos with their normal and drive attacks!

Each character can equip special items like bunny ears and masks to boost their abilities!

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About Aksys Games

Located in Torrance, California and founded in 2006, Aksys Games is well known for being a visionary within the fighting game sector while expanding into other genres such as RPGs, fishing, and family-style games. Some of their more popular games include the BlazBlue, Battle Fantasia, Hooked: Real Motion Fishing, and BIT.TRIP series.

Blayzbloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale is rated E10+ by the ESRB. More information about Aksys Games and BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale can be found at www.aksysgames.com.

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posted by kanedags @ 5:26 pm on July 30, 2010

Exactly what you think it is. Yes, we are still trying to teach you how to play BlazBlue because we thought the tutorial mode in it just wasn’t enough.

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posted by kanedags @ 4:32 pm on

“The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!”

If you want to see G4TVs words, check out the full review here.

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posted by kanedags @ 10:34 am on July 28, 2010
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Roger Ebert started some sh*t when he stated that games could not be art… The Cultist from the Miami New Times would like a word with you, sir. He cites 5 games that can be considered works of art, including our very own Bit.Trip BEAT.

“Famed movie critic Rogert Ebert recently said that video games will never be works of art. Overnight, he and his thumbs became major objects of ire for gamers across the globe. And although he later apologized and retracted his statement — no doubt due to internet trolls bombarding his website and uploading hate videos to YouTube — Ebert raised an interesting question: Can video games exist on the same cultural level as movies or literature?”

See the full article here.

What do you guys think? Can videogames be considered art? Discuss via our high-tech, web 2.0 commenting system below.

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