Tag: Video Gamers

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Resident Evil What?

CAPCOM has  announced, not a new Resident Evil video game, but the first official Resident Evil Restaurant.  This is were it would be fun to live in Japan with all of the themed restaurants that it has to offer.  The Biohazard Cafe & Grill S.T.A.R.S. will be inside the Shibuya Parco shopping center in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward and is scheduled to be open on July 13.  Besides food, although no menu has been set yet, the restaurant will off limited edition items for it’s patrons.  So if you happen to be traveling to Tokyo or just happen to be in the area, this might be a fun side trip.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-06-25/resident-evil-restaurant-to-open-in-tokyo-on-july-13

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Metal Gear Solid Novel

Viz Media is releasing Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots novel, June 19th.  This title will be one that appeals not only to the anime/manga fan, but also your library’s gaming fans.  The project MSRP will be $15.99.  When you get it in at your library you could spotlight other gaming titles that have been made into novels (i.e. Resident Evil, MASS Effect, and Doom just to name a few that have been published over the years).

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What Will You Sacrafice

This will be one that you might put on your library’s to purchase list.  PlayStation announced that Soul Sacrifice is planned to be released in the North American and European markets, for the PlayStation Vita.  No specific release dates are available yet.  If you have a video game collection your patrons will probably be looking for this one when it is released.  The following trailer is provided by AnimeNews Network and YouTube:

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One Piece Video Game

This is a title for library’s that have video game collections.  Namco Bandai Games Europe released the following trailer of One Piece: Pirate Warriors.  The release date for this title is for November 12 and will be available for the PlayStation 3 platform.  Make sure your library’s purchasing agents now about this new title.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the trailer:

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New Kingdom Hearts

If your library has a gaming collection you will probably want to add this to your purchase orders.  Kingdom Hearts 3D (Dream, Drop, Distance) will be available in the European market July 20 and then in the North American market July 31.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the following trailer:

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Dragon’s Dogma Game Trailer

If any of your gamers are into the fantasy genre you might remind them about this upcoming release.  CAPCOM will be releasing Dragon’s Dogma for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on May 22 for the North American market, May 24 in Japan and May 25 in Europe and Australia.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the following trailer:

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New Digimon

Sony, through Bandai Namco Games is scheduled to release Digimon World: Re:Digitize game on July 19.  The game will be available for the PSP system.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the following trailer:

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Sonic Game for the Holidays?

Sega has announced that in late 2012 they will be releasing Sonic & All*Stars Racing Transformed.  The game will be available for the X-Box 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, and the PC platform.  Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the following trailer of the game:

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Another Zombie Themed Game

Warner Bros. is bring the world of gaming Lollipop Zombie later this year.  This game is definitely not for children.  However, for your older gamers (16 and up) will probably get a kick out of this game.  It is reminiscent of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie.  It has the cheerleader aspect, but with zombies not vampires.  While it is a horror game it is full of funny dialogue.  Thanks to YouTuber “gamespot” for the trailer below.

Be warned though this trailer contains some language, partial nudity and gory situations.