The Magic Box Console Game News http://www.the-magicbox.com The Magic Box Console Game News One Piece: Romance Dawnhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Bandai Namco also revealed in Jump! that the PSP RPG One Piece: Romance Dawn will be ported over to 3DS, the game will be available in Japan on August 8. One Piece: Unlimited World Redhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130523c.shtml Here is a new Jump! scan of Bandai Namco's One Piece: Unlimited World Red for 3DS, a new One Piece action adventure game with battles and hunting elements.... Fantasy Life Link!http://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130523b.shtml Level 5 will release Fantasy Life Link! in Japan on July 25, an enhanced version of Fantasy Life with various new elements, including new Internet function Fantasy Life LINK, new quests and a new area called Island of Mystery..... Ragnarok Odyssey Acehttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130523d.shtml Here are some new screenshots of GungHo Online Entertainment's Ragnarok Odyssey Ace, the Vita will be available in Japan on Aug 29, and the PS3 version will be coming later this year..... Media Create Console Hardware Saleshttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130523a.shtml Here are the latest Media Create Console Hardware Sales in Japan for the week of May May 13 - 19, another slow week, with 3DS sold 37k, PS3 and Vita sold 11k and Wii U sold 6k units .... Famitsu Console Software Saleshttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130523a.shtml#software Here are the latest Famitsu Console Software Sales in Japan for the week of May 13 - 19, in this slow week Summon Night 5 sold 98k units, followed by Tomodachi Collection: Shin Seikatsu, sold 66k; and Square Enix's Dragon Quest X for Wii U has sold 65k to-date since launched .... E3 Nintendo Directhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/ Ninendo announced the E3 Nintendo Direct will take place on Jun 11 at 7AM PT / 10AM ET, the conference will provide updates about future Wii U games, including new 3D Mario, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Kart, which will be showcase at E3 as well. Ragnarok Odyssey Acehttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ XSEED Games announced that Ragnarok Odyssey Ace for PS3 and Vita will be coming to North America and Europe this winter. XSEED Games revealed its E3 lineup, which includes http://www.the-magicbox.com/ XSEED Games revealed its E3 lineup, which includes titles from Grasshopper, GungHo and Marvelous Online, including Killer is Dead, Rune Factory 4 and more... Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Rebornhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Square Enix announced that the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will launch for both PS3 and PC on Aug 27. Specs Comparison Charthttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130522c.shtml Here is a Specs Comparison Chart between Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the main differences are the GPU cores, peak shader throughput and memory speed..... Here are the latest Famitsu game review scores, Cave's http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Here are the latest Famitsu game review scores, Cave's Xbox 360 shooter DoDonPachi Saidaioujou got a score of 33/40 .... Dead or Alive 5 Ultimatehttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130522b.shtml Team Ninja announced that Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate will have two more new characters, they are Jacky from Virtua Fighter series, and Ein from DOA2..... The Xbox Business head Don Mattrick told Wall Street http://www.the-magicbox.com/ The Xbox Business head Don Mattrick told Wall Street Journal that only 5% of gamers play past-generation games on new machines, so it would not make sense to invest time and resource in backward compatibility on the Xbox One, he said "If you're backwards compatible, you're really backwards". Xbox One does not support Xbox 360 games and XBLA games. Koei Tecmo execute VP Hisashi Koinuma said that there http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Koei Tecmo execute VP Hisashi Koinuma said that there was a lot of unfinished material for Pokemon Conquest during an interview, hinting for a possible sequel to the surprise hit last year. One Piece: Unlimited World Redhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Bandai Namco announced One Piece: Unlimited World Red for 3DS, which seems to be a new installment of Ganbarion's One Piece Unlimited series. Arc System Works announced that they will reveal two http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Arc System Works announced that they will reveal two new games at E3, in addition, both Muramasa Rebirth for PS Vita and A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX for XBLA, and a mobile game will be playable at E3. Freedom Warshttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130522a.shtml SCEJ released new details of its PS Vita multiplayer action game Freedom Wars, in the game you must battle against Abductors, which are dragon like monsters who captures civilians..... Microsoft said there won't be cross-platform play http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Microsoft said there won't be cross-platform play between Xbox One and Xbox 360, due to different architecture of the system, said Xbox marketing manager Harvey Eagle. Microsoft said Xbox One will not be compatible with http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Microsoft said Xbox One will not be compatible with Xbox 360 controllers and accessories; and Xbox One does not provide any built-in DVR capabilities. The Xbox One 500GB hard drive is not replaceable, http://www.the-magicbox.com/ The Xbox One 500GB hard drive is not replaceable, but you can attach external storage to the console via the USB 3.0 port, and game installs and downloads can be stored on external storage. Microsoft said that a historic Rare franchise will http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Microsoft said that a historic Rare franchise will make a return on the Xbox One, the game will be announced at E3 as one of the 15 Xbox One exclusives. Rysehttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Crytek's first person brawler title Ryse will be coming to Xbox One instead of Xbox 360; and the game will have controller based gameplay, enhanced by Kinect. Microsoft Game Studios general manager Matt Booty http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Microsoft Game Studios general manager Matt Booty confirmed that Xbox One will not support self-publishing indie games, independent developers will require a publisher to release games digitally on Xbox One. Thiefhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Square Enix confirmed that Eidos Montreal's Thief will be heading to Xbox One and PS4. Xbox Onehttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130521c.shtml Here are some new screenshots of Microsoft's Xbox One console, controller and Kinect 2.0 camera. (Source: Wired) Forza Motorsports 5http://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130521b.shtml Here are some new screenshots of Microsoft's Xbox One launch title Forza Motorsports 5, this game also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Forza series. XBOX ONEhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130521a.shtml Microsoft officially announced the next generation Xbox -- the XBOX ONE, an always be ready and connected console, which can be used to voice control TV, movies and switch between apps. The Xbox One will have 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD, USB 3.0, Blu-ray, Kinect 2.0 and more ..... Call of Duty: Ghostshttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Ghosts for Xbox One will have time exclusive content, and the game will have a dog partner, who can sniff out explosives and attack enemies. Halo TV Serieshttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Steven Spielberg, Bonnie Ross from 343 Industries, and Nancy Tellem from Xbox Entertainment Studios announced a live action Halo TV Series for Xbox One. Microsoft announced that more than 15 exclusive games http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Microsoft announced that more than 15 exclusive games will release within the first year of Xbox One, eight are brand-new franchises. Forza Motorsport 5http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Microsoft and Turn 10 Studio announced Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One, it will be a launch title. Quantum Breakhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Remedy Games, the creator of Max Payne and Alan Wake, announced Quantum Break for Xbox One. EA Sports Ignitehttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ EA announced EA Sports Ignite, a new game engine powering EA Sports' next-gen sports titles. EA will launch FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, NBA Live 25 and UFC for Xbox One in the next 12 months. The games will have 10 times more animation depth and detail than Xbox 360 versions, and four times more calculations per second to create human like intelligence. Freedom Warhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130519c.shtml Sony announced that the "Panopticon" teaser they revealed last week is a new PS Vita action game called Freedom War, which is a "recovery multiplayer action" game, support 8 players cooperative or competitive play via Ad-Hoc or WiFi.... NIntendo revealed that the next Nintendo Direct will http://www.the-magicbox.com/ NIntendo revealed that the next Nintendo Direct will have info on Smash Bros., 3D Mario and Mario Kart for Wii U. Microsoft revealed that EA's FIFA 14 and Activision's http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Microsoft revealed that EA's FIFA 14 and Activision's Call of Duty: Ghosts will debut at the Next Generation Xbox event on May 21 at 10AM PDT/1PM EDT. Sony has released a new teaser video of the PlayStation http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Sony has released a new teaser video of the PlayStation 4 hardware, which is set to reveal at the E3 Press Conference on Jun 10 at 6PM PDT/9PM EDT. Drag-on Dragoon 3 [Drakengard 3]http://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130520a.shtml Here are some new screenshots of Square Enix's Drag-on Dragoon 3 [Drakengard 3], the apostal Octa has unordinary sexual desire, "as long as there is a hole there is no problem"..... Guilty Gear Xrd: Signhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130519a.shtml Arc System Works announced Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign at the ASW Festival, the game will have Unreal Engine's 3D graphics and 2D gameplay..... Ryu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HDhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130518c.shtml Here are some new screenshots and preview video of Sega's Ryu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD [Yakuza 1 & 2 HD], the GamePad will display maps and character details; or your can play the entire game on the GamePad.... Final Fantasy Versus XIII perfume bottlehttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130519b.shtml Square Enix's General Manager Hidemi Matsuzuka has posted new images of the Final Fantasy Versus XIII perfume bottle in his Facebook page, which maybe another indication that an update will be coming soon. Pikmin 3http://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130517a.shtml Here are some new screenshots and gameplay video of Nintendo's Pikmin 3 for Wii U, the game can be played with or without the TV screen...... New Super Luigi Uhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130518b.shtml Here are some new screenshots and video of Nintendo's New Super Luigi U, which will be available for download on Jun 19 in Japan and Jun 20 in North America and Europe for $19.99. The standalone version will be released in Japan on July 13, in North America on Aug 25 and in Europe on Jul 25, for $29.99; the standalone retail version does nto require New Super Mario Bors. U. Ryu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD Editionhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Sega announced that Ryu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD Edition [Yakuza 1& 2 HD] will be coming to Wii U on Aug 8 in Japan, for 5229 yen retail or 4700 yen download. A North American or European version has not been announced yet. Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Gameshttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Nintendo announced Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games for Wii U, the game will have HD graphics, support Wii MotionPlus and GamePad for gameplay. There will be new events like figure skating pairs and snowboarding slope-stlyle. Certain events will support GamePad, such as curling and biathlon. Sonic Lost Worldhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/ Nintendo announced a worldwide partnership with Sega to release Sonic Lost World, a new action adventure platforming game exclusive for Wii U and 3DS. Sega announced more Game Gear Virtual Console games http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Sega announced more Game Gear Virtual Console games will be coming to 3DS eShip, including Columns, Crystal Warriors, Defenders of Oasis, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, G-LOC: Air Battles, Shining Force II: The Sword of Hajya, Sonic Blast, Sonic Drift 2, Sonic Labyrinth, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Tails Adventure and Vampire: Master of Darkness. The Wonderful 101http://www.the-magicbox.com/ Nintendo announced that the Wii U exclusive title The Wonderful 101 from Platinum Games, will be released in North America on Sep 15 and in Europe on Aug 23. Kamen Rider Battride Warhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130516c.shtml Here are some new screenshots of Kamen Rider Battride War, showing the various characters in battle, including Kamen Rider Agito, Meteor, Kuuga, Wizard, Wild Fang Joker, and more.... Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Dusk Skyhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130516d.shtml Here are some new screenshots of Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Dusk Sky, showing the battle scenes and characters interaction.... Fairy Fencer Fhttp://www.the-magicbox.com/1305/game130516b.shtml Here are some new screenshots of Compile Heart's Fairy Fencer F, the three protagonists are Fang, Tiara and Alyn....