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Sumioni: Demon Arts and Orgarhythm to Be Available from the European Playstation Store on the 16 January
Posted on January 16, 2013 | No CommentsXSEED Games have announced that the company will be launching two of their Playstation Vita exclusive titles to the Playstation Network as digital downloads starting on the 16th January 2013. These titles were both released in North America last year and include their action platformer Sumioni: Demon Arts and their music/strategy blend Orgarhythm. These titles will set one back €9.99 and €14.99 – and at the moment it doesn’t seem like this will include the Australian PSN store (Given no classifications are listed for them). Ken Berry... -
The Otaku’s Gaming Study #10 – XSEED Games Review Compilation
Posted on July 26, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to the tenth installment of The Otaku’s Gaming Study, a series which I have been using to produce mini-reviews of series that have been released in the past and due to my Masters degree which I was only able to finish last month – have not been able to get around to reviewing. For the first TOGS installment in the double digits, I will be covering two portable games released this year by North American game publishers / localizers XSEED Games. These titles are... -
The Otaku’s Gaming Study #10b – Sumioni: Demon Arts
Posted on July 26, 2012 | No CommentsSumioni: Demon Arts ACQUIRE | XSEED Games Now available on the Playstation Network for the Playstation Vita. Introduction / Storyline There once lived a great chancellor named Michisada, beloved and respected by all who served him. All, that is, expect Seimei – a man who desired Michisada’s seat so strongly, he was even willing to sell his soul to get it. Calling upon the forces of hell itself, Seimei seized control of the entire Japanese government, holding Michisada and his daughter hostage alongside imprisoning Michisada’s... -
Inkdemon Allies / Official Website Opened – Sumioni: Demon Arts
Posted on March 17, 2012 | No CommentsWith XSEED Games release of Sumioni: Demon Arts due out next week, they have revealed more information surrounding the allies they will summon as they battle their way through the game’s main stages. Players can tap special icons on the PS Vita’s touchscreen to summon forth ”Inkgods” who will help Agura in his quest. Once an icon has been tapped, players will need to trace a given shape on the screen, matching both its design and the individual brush strokes used to draw it. If... -
Acquire Announces New Stages for Sumioni to Be Released Over the Next Couple of Months
Posted on March 10, 2012 | No CommentsAcquire who are behind the development and publishing of the Japanese release of Sumioni, along with their recent release of the Ranking and Gallery modes have announced that the game will be recieving a number of FREE downloadable stages over the March – April period. The current total of new stages is 10 and from the below screenshots, do not seem to just be half-assed stages for the purpose of releasing DLC but will come equipped with boss fights and a number of new stage... -
New Japanese Sumioni: Demon Arts Trailer Showcases Game and Recent Updates
Posted on March 10, 2012 | No CommentsWhile their game has been out for over a month now, Acquire are still out there developing and promoting their release of Sumioni (Sumioni: Demon Arts in the English localized release). The first half of the trailer is dedicated to promoting the title and its action-platforming gameplay which uses the all-mighty power of ink to aid you in your quest to save the world. In terms of updates which I assume is the main purpose of this trailer, Acquire has just recently introduced a Ranking... -
XSEED Games Release of Sumioni: Demon Arts Goes Gold – Release Date Announced as 20th March
Posted on March 3, 2012 | 1 CommentXSEED Games have today announced that their upcoming Playstation Vita action platformer Sumioni: Demon Arts has now reached gold status and will be launched exclusively as a digital download on the Playstation Network from the 20th March 2012 at a reasonable price of $19.99. Not familiar with this game? I have written many a previous article on this title otherwise I have included a brief blurb on it below: Set in ancient Japan and presented in a classical Japanese “sumi-e” ink art style, Sumioni is literally translated... -
XSEED Games Unveil Details on Sumioni: Demon Arts’ Bosses and Enemies
Posted on February 18, 2012 | No CommentsXSEED Games, who are the English Publishers of Acquire’s Playstation Vita title Sumioni: Demon Arts have recently revealed details on how you will be set to defeat enemies using the consoles capabilities in this sumi-e ink style world. In this game, you play a lone Inkdemon named Agura as he travels around the ancient Japanese landscape in order to rid the world of evil… with his most super awesome power being INK! Finger swipes on the PS Vita’s front screen are presented as brush strokes... -
Check out Sumioni’s New Commercials
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsWith less than a week to go now until launch on the Playstation Vita, Sumioni (:Demon Arts) which has been developed by Acquire and published by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan (XSEED Games for the eventual English release), they have decided to air two commercials for the game which give you brief 15 and 30 second glimpses at gameplay elements… a sort of summary of what the game has to offer. I have included both of them below: Short Commercial Long Commercial -
XSEED Games Release Details on the Story of Sumioni: Demon Arts
Posted on January 28, 2012 | No CommentsA short while ago XSEED Games unveiled more information about the storyline of Sumioni: Demon Arts for the Playstation Vita which they intend to publish this year as their first Vita title. The game, in development by Acquire takes place in a fantasy world where players guide an ink figure demon through a canvas landscape / sumi-e art style and through the use of the Playstation Vita’s touch screen functionalities, you are able to manipulate the world through the all-mighty power of Ink… from producing... -
New Sumioni: Demon Arts Screenshots, Downloadable Content Information and Something About XSEED Games
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsOn their recent post, Famitsu posted up some screenshots surrounding the general gameplay and cutscenes within Acquires upcoming game Sumioni, along with discussing planned upcoming DLC content including a time attack ranking mode which will be hopefully made as a free update alongside more substantial free and paid content including extra stages and additional developments yet to be revealed. More interesting is a little tidbit of information most might skip over that gaming website Siliconera discussed in their recent article “Does Xseed Own The A Piece Of... -
Sumioni – Touch Action Trailer Released
Posted on January 13, 2012 | 1 CommentPerhaps you might have been wondering how a demon can use the all mighty power of ink to save the world and a certain princess from destruction? Aquire, the Japanese developers of this title have unveiled a brand new trailer for the game entitled “Touch Action”. This gives you a view of both what is happening in-game as well as a view of what actions are being performed on the console to showcase some of the control mechanics you will have to utilize during the...