Category Archives: Rising Star Games

Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 15:52 BST

Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut for PS3 most pre-ordered game for Rising Star

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Rising Star Games has announced that Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut for PS3 is its most pre-ordered game to-date. According to a statement given to MCV, the horror title’s pre-order number exceeded those of the Xbox 360 version tenfold. “The game has easily surpassed our expectations for day one orders,” said product marketing manager Yen Hau. “It further demonstrates that the cult status we built up for the game two years ago is still going strong and I’m absolutely overjoyed that PS3 owners can finally experience this gaming gem.” Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut released earlier this week in North America and is out today in the UK.

Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 09:59 BST

Deadly Premonition: Director’s Cut gets story trailer ahead of this week’s launch

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Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut publisher Rising Star Games has published a new story trailer for SWERY’s mad, mad, mad, mad game. No really, it’s mad, check it out.

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Fri, Apr 19, 2013 | 15:56 BST

Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut is golden

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Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro’s open-world, horror-mystery game Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut has gone gold. Set for release exclusively on PS3, the game includes a new scenario, HD graphics, improved controls and DLC. Don’t forget about the pre-order goodies through Gamestop and Amazon. It’s out April 30.

Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | 16:51 GMT

Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut trailer welcomes you to Greenvale

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A trailer for Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut is below. The game will release on PS3 April 30 in the US and in Europe on April 26. Thanks, AGB.

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Wed, Mar 20, 2013 | 23:46 GMT

Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut US release date set

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Rising Star has confirmed an April 30 US release date for Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut. The PlayStation 3 port includes improved controls, polished visuals, extra content and DLC support. Pre-ordering from participating retailers will result in some fancy downloadable bonuses. The Access Games classic arrives in Europe on April 26.

Fri, Mar 15, 2013 | 00:21 GMT

Deadly Premonition: Director’s Cut website launched

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US publisher Rising Star Games has opened a website for Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut, which arrives on PlayStation 3 in late April. That would normally be the end of the article, but fans probably want to check out the PR message below the cut.

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Wed, Feb 27, 2013 | 21:29 GMT

Deadly Premonition sequel more likely than more ports

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Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut will probably be the only port the former Xbox 360 exclusive receives, as creator Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro is ready to move on.

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Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 01:05 GMT

No holds barred – Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut

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Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut repackages a divisive cult classic. Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro and Tomio Kanzawa chat about new content, Move controls, high impact content and more.

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Thu, Jan 17, 2013 | 00:03 GMT

Deadly Premonition shaped by international advice, female lead dropped

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Deadly Premonition is frequently written off as a weird Japanese game by non-aficionados, but it was developed with major input from international advisors, creator Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro has revealed.

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Tue, Nov 27, 2012 | 21:27 GMT

Under Defeat HD out on PS3 through Amazon, hits PSN next week

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Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition is available today exclusively through Amazon for PS3, according to Rising Star Games. However, those who wish to forgo the physical edition can pick up the digital version of the arcade shooter December 4 through PSN. If you want a better idea of what the shmup has to offer you, have a look at the previously posted trailer below.

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Wed, Oct 31, 2012 | 23:16 GMT

Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut release date narrowed down

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Rising Star Games still won’t give us a date to circle on our “365 Days of Swery” calendars, but it has given us a month, and a special Halloween trailer, for Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut.

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Wed, Aug 29, 2012 | 14:51 BST

Cradle of Egypt 2 to release on DS in November

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Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 has been announced by Rising Star Games.

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Sat, Aug 04, 2012 | 15:34 BST

The Sword of Hope II, Shifting World hitting 3DS in Europe

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The Sword of Hope II will release in Europe via Nintendo’s 3DS Virtual Console next week August 9 for £2.70/€3.00. It was released in the US on July 12. In September, Rising Star Games will shop Shifting World on 3DS. The game is based on the SHIFT series, and is set in monochrome style world featuring 60 levels. Players will need to switch between 2D and 3D to access various platforms, and go through floors to reach locked areas. It contains an adventure mode, as well as bonus levels and timed challenges. A trailer for it is below. Thanks, NintendoLife.

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Tue, Jul 24, 2012 | 18:19 BST

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission recipient of teaser and new shots

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Bohemia Interactive has released a teaser video and four new screenshots for Carrier Command: Gaea Mission. The game is out in the fall on PC for $49.99 and Xbox 360 for $59.99.

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Thu, Jun 28, 2012 | 15:22 BST

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission to release in the US this fall

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Rising Star Games has announced a partnership with Bohemia Interactive to bring Carrier Command: Gaea Mission to North American in the fall. It will arrive on PC for $49.99 and Xbox 360 for $59.99. The game was first announced in January and a presentation video for it was posted earlier this week.

Wed, Jun 27, 2012 | 21:58 BST

Cradle of Rome 2 out now in the US for 3DS and DS

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Rising Star Games has announced the North American availability of Cerasus Media’s Cradle of Rome 2 for the 3DS and DS.

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Tue, Jun 19, 2012 | 16:14 BST

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns releases June 29, looks adorable

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Rising Star Games will release Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns on 3DS and DS in Europe starting June 29, and to celebrate the Natsume and Marvelous’ farming and adventure title, the frim has released a batch of adorable screenshots which are posted below. Enjoy.

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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 | 05:56 BST

Harvest Moon creator’s Project Happiness detailed as shop sim

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The new game from harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada has players running a village shop.

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Mon, Mar 04, 2013 | 05:49 GMT

Rising Star, Harvest Moon creator annnounce Project Happiness

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Rising Star Games and Harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada have today announced the first project from the latter’s new studio, Toybox, known under the codename Project Happiness.

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Mon, May 21, 2012 | 02:14 BST

Akai Katana tutorial videos offer pilot training

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Rising Star has released a series of tutorial videos for Akai Katana, Cave’s latest typically nightmare hard shooter. And thank god for that.

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