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  • North American video game publisher ATLUS USA have today announced that until the 1st February 2013, the European Playstation Network is running an exclusive 50% off sale on four of their key titles – Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, Droplitz, Rock of Ages and Trine 2 – three of which have been reviewed on The Otaku’s Study. More information on each of these games can be read below: About Shin Megami Tensei: Persona SMT: Persona boasts a fully redone localization (including content never-before-seen in North America), all-new music from master composer Shoji Meguro, beautiful new animated sequences overseen by famed artist Kazuma Kaneko, and...

    Four Key Titles from ATLUS USA’s Collection To Be Marked Down 50% on European PSN Store Until Next Month

    Posted on January 16, 2013 | No Comments
    North American video game publisher ATLUS USA have today announced that until the 1st February 2013, the European Playstation Network is running an exclusive 50% off sale on four of their key titles – Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, Droplitz, Rock of Ages and Trine 2 – three of which have been reviewed on The Otaku’s Study. More information on each of these games can be read below: About Shin Megami Tensei: Persona SMT: Persona boasts a fully redone localization (including content never-before-seen in North America), all-new music from master composer Shoji Meguro, beautiful new animated sequences overseen by famed artist Kazuma Kaneko, and...

  • Welcome to the ninth installment of The Otaku’s Gaming Study, a series I use when doing mini-reviews of series that have been released in the past – and due to my thesis writing (In this case), have not been able to cover to date. For this one I would like to cover two digital download games released by Ubisoft and ATLUS USA respectively – Babel Rising and Rock of Ages, both of which involve the building and destruction of structures and both bring some rather interesting gameplay mechanics to the mix. Review codes for both these games were kindly provided...

    The Otaku’s Gaming Study #9 “Build ‘n’ Demolish” – Review Set

    Posted on July 2, 2012 | No Comments
    Welcome to the ninth installment of The Otaku’s Gaming Study, a series I use when doing mini-reviews of series that have been released in the past – and due to my thesis writing (In this case), have not been able to cover to date. For this one I would like to cover two digital download games released by Ubisoft and ATLUS USA respectively – Babel Rising and Rock of Ages, both of which involve the building and destruction of structures and both bring some rather interesting gameplay mechanics to the mix. Review codes for both these games were kindly provided...

  • Rock of Ages Ace Team | ATLUS USA Now available on the Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network and on the PC. Some features may differ between platforms. Rock of Ages is a unique merger of two genres – Tower Defense and competitive racing and despite a couple of minor issues results in one of the most memorable and unique digital download games I have played to date. Apparently throughout history – namely the five eras showcased in this game (Ancient Greek, Medieval, Renaissance, Rococo and Romanticism eras), it was customary for wars between men to be waged by inclined surfaces...

    The Otaku’s Gaming Study #9b – Rock of Ages Review

    Posted on July 2, 2012 | No Comments
    Rock of Ages Ace Team | ATLUS USA Now available on the Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network and on the PC. Some features may differ between platforms. Rock of Ages is a unique merger of two genres – Tower Defense and competitive racing and despite a couple of minor issues results in one of the most memorable and unique digital download games I have played to date. Apparently throughout history – namely the five eras showcased in this game (Ancient Greek, Medieval, Renaissance, Rococo and Romanticism eras), it was customary for wars between men to be waged by inclined surfaces...

  • ATLUS USA and ACE Team have announced that Rock of Ages, the balls-to-the-walls game of tower offence is now available on the North American Playstation Network for the Playstation 3, following last years releases on the XBox360 and PC. This release has included within it, a host of newly added features and content such as a new game mode “Obstacle Course” which challenges players to complete head-to-head with a friend or an AI opponent to navigate a stage full of randomly placed defenses. The player to cross the finish line first wins, although the inclusion of boulder power-ups that can be...

    Rock of Ages Rolls Out Onto the Playstation Network

    Posted on May 18, 2012 | No Comments
    ATLUS USA and ACE Team have announced that Rock of Ages, the balls-to-the-walls game of tower offence is now available on the North American Playstation Network for the Playstation 3, following last years releases on the XBox360 and PC. This release has included within it, a host of newly added features and content such as a new game mode “Obstacle Course” which challenges players to complete head-to-head with a friend or an AI opponent to navigate a stage full of randomly placed defenses. The player to cross the finish line first wins, although the inclusion of boulder power-ups that can be...

  • Both ATLUS USA and Ace Team have announced some specials on their recent title Rock of Ages, currently available on the PC and XBox360. Unfortunately there is no sale on for the XBox Live version, however they have slashed 25% off the cost for the Steam PC version until the 31st October. For those who are after in-game goodies, for a limited time the title screen will be changed to suit a Halloween motif while there will also be a Jack o Lantern boulder to the rock roster. Aram Jabbari, Manager of PR and Sales at ATLUS has this comical...

    Halloween Sale #2 – Rock of Ages + Halloween Updates

    Posted on October 28, 2011 | No Comments
    Both ATLUS USA and Ace Team have announced some specials on their recent title Rock of Ages, currently available on the PC and XBox360. Unfortunately there is no sale on for the XBox Live version, however they have slashed 25% off the cost for the Steam PC version until the 31st October. For those who are after in-game goodies, for a limited time the title screen will be changed to suit a Halloween motif while there will also be a Jack o Lantern boulder to the rock roster. Aram Jabbari, Manager of PR and Sales at ATLUS has this comical...

  • Rock of Ages now out on Steam

    Posted on September 9, 2011 | No Comments
    Haven’t been able to purchase Rock of Ages on the XBox360 but instead want to play the game on your PC? As of today, ATLUS USA and Ace Team have just announced that a PC version of the game is now available from the Steam store. I am not sure if there are region restrictions on this game, but do check it out. For those who are after a Playstation 3 version of the game, it is their intent to release the game onto the Playstation Network store later on this year.

  • I will admit, I originally didn’t follow this series at all but this trailer might have just won me over to checking it out once it is released on the Playstation Network store. For those who are not familiar with this game, here is the official blurb for it: A rock-solid combination of deep strategy, rock-rolling action, and captivating art and music from throughout history! Two castles stand opposed, bridged by an uneven, narrow pathway. One is yours, and you’re quite fond of it. See how the parapets catch the sunlight ever so stylishly? The other is your enemy’s; they’re...

    Rock Of Ages – Now Available on XBox Live

    Posted on September 3, 2011 | No Comments
    I will admit, I originally didn’t follow this series at all but this trailer might have just won me over to checking it out once it is released on the Playstation Network store. For those who are not familiar with this game, here is the official blurb for it: A rock-solid combination of deep strategy, rock-rolling action, and captivating art and music from throughout history! Two castles stand opposed, bridged by an uneven, narrow pathway. One is yours, and you’re quite fond of it. See how the parapets catch the sunlight ever so stylishly? The other is your enemy’s; they’re...

  • In a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors… The Rock will lose to the paper. However, ATLUS USA seems to disagree with it, and believe that instead – Rock beats everything. What way to prove the rocks dominance then to have it invade retro video gaming worlds and destroy the characters within them? This is a trailer for the upcoming ATLUS USA game Rock of Ages which is due out on the 31st August for the XBox Live Marketplace and later on this summer season for the Playstation Network and PC platforms. The game is an Action-Strategy game which has you controlling a...

    Rock Kills Retro Video Game Characters

    Posted on August 18, 2011 | No Comments
    In a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors… The Rock will lose to the paper. However, ATLUS USA seems to disagree with it, and believe that instead – Rock beats everything. What way to prove the rocks dominance then to have it invade retro video gaming worlds and destroy the characters within them? This is a trailer for the upcoming ATLUS USA game Rock of Ages which is due out on the 31st August for the XBox Live Marketplace and later on this summer season for the Playstation Network and PC platforms. The game is an Action-Strategy game which has you controlling a...