Happy Easter Gamers! New Video Game Launches This Week!
Summary
This blog post is a Q&A text between an expert and a questioner who discuss the new video games launching this week. The article contains information on the upgraded version of Ninja Gaiden 3, Battle Block Theater for Xbox Live Arcade, and Defiance, a major cross-media franchise that includes a game and a TV show both releasing this week.
Table of Contents
- New Features Incorporated in Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge
- Battle Block Theater: A Cooperative and Competitive Action Game
- Defiance: A Cross-Media Franchise Launch
- Impact of the Show on the Game
- Will Gamers and Viewers Like Defiance?
Introduction
The gaming industry is rapidly expanding with new games launching every week. It’s important to stay updated with the latest releases and their features. This week, we have the upgraded version of Ninja Gaiden 3, Battle Block Theater for Xbox Live Arcade, and Defiance, a major cross-media franchise including a game and a TV show! Let’s dive in and learn more about these new games.
Q&A
New Features Incorporated in Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge
Q: What’s special about the upgraded version of Ninja Gaiden 3 launching this week?
A: Tecmo Koei has brought their violent ninja action game to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with more than a few new features incorporated in the game, making it even better than the last version. The gameplay has been improved by reducing the number of quick time events, improving the AI, and adding three new playable characters.
Q: Are there any other special features in Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge?
A: Along with the incorporation of new characters, the upgraded version also brings back dismemberment, which was removed from the original version of the game.
Q: Is Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge a single-player game?
A: No, the game features online co-operative multiplayer modes, which enhances the player’s experience and makes it better than its predecessor.
Battle Block Theater: A Cooperative and Competitive Action Game
Q: Can you tell us more about Battle Block Theater for Xbox Live Arcade?
A: Battle Block Theater is a single-player or cooperative action game in which the player has to navigate a series of short levels, collecting gems that open up the exit. The game also features various competitive multiplayer modes.
Q: What’s unique about the gameplay of Battle Block Theater for Xbox Live Arcade?
A: The game’s cooperative mode requires players to work together and solve puzzles to progress through the game while the competitive mode pits players against one another.
Q: What’s the art style of Battle Block Theater for Xbox Live Arcade?
A: The game features The Behemoth’s signature 2D art style seen in their previous games.
Defiance: A Cross-Media Franchise Launch
Q: What is Defiance, the new cross-media franchise?
A: Defiance is a major cross-media franchise, which includes a game, available on Xbox 360, PlayStation, and PC, and a TV show airing on the Sci-Fi Channel. Both the game and the show have been developed simultaneously from the beginning.
Q: How do the show and the game relate to each other?
A: Defiance is unique because the events that happen during the episodes of the show will impact the game and vice versa, thus creating a seamless cross-media experience.
Impact of the Show on the Game
Q: Will the characters in Defiance game and the show be the same?
A: The game and the show have been developed simultaneously, therefore some characters will be introduced in the game first, and then appear on TV.
Q: Will there be any significant impact of the show on the game?
A: Yes, the events and happenings in the show will impact the game, and the players will see those effects unfold in real-time.
Will Gamers and Viewers Like Defiance?
Q: Is there any buzz around Defiance, and will people like it?
A: Since the development of the franchise began in 2008, there has been a lot of buzz and build-up around it. With a lot of time and money invested in it, Trion Worlds is confident that the cross-media franchise will appeal to the viewers and gamers.
Conclusion
This week’s new video games have something for every gamer, each unique in their own way. While Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge offers an upgraded version with more new features, Battle Block Theater for Xbox Live Arcade brings a thrilling cooperative and competitive action game. Defiance, on the other hand, is not just a TV show with a tie-in game but a seamless cross-media experience. We can’t wait to see how these new games fare with the gamers and viewers alike.
