This week's pickups and video game news.

On 05/07/2014 at 04:50 PM by MrUniverse_

Happy Wednesday Pixlbit! Hope everyone is having a good week so far. Recently I picked up a few games. The first one I picked up was Ys: Memories of Celceta. This PS Vita game has been on my pickup list for a while. I've been reading so many forums on GameFAQS to justify my decision of picking it up. Luckily I found a used copy at my local GameStop. So I tried it out for a few hours. I know this game is rated high to most people, but I just couldn't get into it. I felt like I needed to know more about the series in order to fully enjoy it. It was my first Ys title so I couldn't relate it to any of the games that are common to it or it's previous titles in the series.

My second game to get was Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney. I've played this game a while back just to try it out, but I couldn't get through the first trial because I didn't know what I was doing. At the time I just wanted to play a quck sit down game and I realized this was one of those games that you really had to concentrate and pay attention to. I didn't even plan on getting it, but I found a used copy with its original case. I was surprised because I haven't seen that game in a case at GameStop at all. In my store(not sure if this applies to anyone else) I usually see DS games in some plastic slip container that's the exact size of the game cartridge. So I had to pick it up. I have a thing for the games I pick up. I always want it to be in good condition, case isn't bent/ripped, game manual included and everything. Not sure why I started to become like that, but it's just a pet peeve of mine when buying games.

Anyways, I ended up returning both. I felt bad asking my friend who was working at GameStop if I could keep the case of Phoenix Wright and he even advised me to keep it because if someone spots that case it will vanish quickly. So I kept the case. When I returned those, I decided to look around and I spotted Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc. Now, I've read some forums on this game as well. I've read that this game is like Phoenix Wright meets Persona. When I read that, I automatically knew I would want this game. Luckily I found the only used copy in the area where I live. The closest store that had a pre owned copy was 50 miles away. On that same day I also found the Ultimate Edition of Dragon Age Origins. Little did I know, I was able to install the DLC disc and play the regular copy of the game with it. So I ended up returning the Ultimate Edition and just buying the regular. I remember finding a copy of this game at Walmart for $15. I now regret not buying that when it was that price.

With my last video game pickup, I finally found a used copy of Toukiden: The Age of Demons! I've been waiting for this game to show up used at a store nearby. I loved Soul Sacrifice and I love Dynasty Warriors. This game looks/feels like the combination of both. Not sure if I want to keep it or not because I could pass it by the end of this week or in a few weeks. It depends.

Now lastly is some news. I know this is late, but Dragon Age Inquisitions has been announced. Not sure if it was a couple weeks ago or later. Seeing the trailer of this game made me want to get into Dragon Age. Unforunately I was too late and a lot of stores around where I live don't sell Dragon Age 2 anymore. If I want, I can buy it new at a Target or ToysRUs, but I'll sink some time into Origins and see if I really wanna pick up part 2.

As some of you may have heard, Nintendo is re making Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. I haven't played those titles and probably won't pick up the 3DS re makes until I pass Pokemon X. It won't be a while because I'm still playing through Bravely Default and have Luigi's Mansion 2 to still pass and I plan to pick up Mario Golf World Tour this week.

Also, DriveClub has announced a PS+ version of the game. It includes special cars and tracks you can unlock by having an active PS+ account. I think this is a neat thing to do with video games. Even though PS+ is rewarding enough, I still like the fact that you can get enough AND more with the $60 game you buy.

Well Pixlbit, that's all I have for today. Hope everyone has a great week. Keep gaming!

BEYOND!

jgusw

05/07/2014 at 06:18 PM

You should get about 100 hours out of Origins, Awakening, and the other dlcs. Dragon Age 2 is different from Origins. It's not a bad game though. I'm playing Origins again. I want to hold out on playing Dragon Age 2 again, because I want EA to either release an ultimate edition of the game or at least lower the price on the dlc. I'm hoping it happens before they release Dragon Age 3.

xDarthKiLLx

05/07/2014 at 07:18 PM

didn't you play through DA2 something like 3-4 times? I'm pretty sure it was you I'd directed my DA1 questions to, that one time a while back.

05/07/2014 at 08:44 PM

Yeah, that was me. I'm trying not to play it again without the dlc. DA2 dlc is a bit expensive.

MrUniverse_

05/07/2014 at 08:00 PM

Wow! 100 just with Origins itself?! I got a little confused when looking at the main menu because it showed different sections to choose from when I started the game. First it was Origins, Awakening and some of the dlc. I thought the dlc was in Origins. Are they completely different from Origins and have their own story?

I was also surprised to see there was no Ultimate Edition for DA2. Or at least the dlc discs in stores. I've heard Origins is a lot better and longer than DA2.

05/07/2014 at 08:49 PM

Some of the dlc is in Origins and some of it is separate. From what I can remember..., Awakening, Leianna's story, the Darkspawn Chronicles, and the Witch Hunt are separate. You can import your character from Origins into Awakening and the Witch Hunt. Awakening can be about 20 hrs by itself.

Cary Woodham

05/07/2014 at 06:58 PM

Phoenix Wright is my favorite game series on the DS. And if I had a Vita, I'd get that new Ys game. Did I read right that you returned both, though?

05/07/2014 at 08:08 PM

I did. I got stuck during a case and got penalized too much. It's a good crime series, but I don't think I would be able to pass some trials without looking up how to. And I definitely don't want to just read a guide and hit the correct answers and clues. Ys I couldn't get into. It's a fun game, but I felt burnt out after the fourth quest they give you.

05/07/2014 at 07:20 PM

I feel you on being persnickety concerning the condition of the jewel case and insert for these games, brother...it's along the same lines as having a classic, rare book WITHOUT the dust cover...the value isn't what it should be, and it feels incomplete. I got into making alternate inserts back in 2011 when it was a bit of a thing @ 1Up. There were some cool fucken alternate covers on this one site, but I can't remember the URL for the life of me. Anyhow....

I used to not be too concerned with that stuff but now I am. It stopped me from buying a used copy of the FF X HD Remaster collection a few weeks back.

05/07/2014 at 08:13 PM

Exactly what I mean! I mean when you buy a used copy of a game, you want your money's worth. Not some beat up, ripped up cover art, damaged plastic case with no artbook and scratched up disc. You wanna get what you paid for. I mean, the whole condition thing has gotten so bad for me that I even look at the condition of the handheld games Vita, 3DS and DS. People at my local GameStop know that I like good conditioned games so they're already used to me being picky. I wish I could print out cover art on the same type of paper it's printed on when the factories make them how they are today. I even have extra game cases if I get a crappy case, but a perfect disc.

When it comes to games that are hard to find used, I go for it. That's why I was glad to find Danganronpa and Toukiden. Didn't care the condition of the case. Just wanted the game. I already have a game case for all my Vita games anyways so handheld boxes aren't as big of a deal as console boxes.

Nicoleb1989

05/08/2014 at 02:43 AM

i dont know if these 2 are sites ur talking about but these 2 have served me really well on alterntive art for game covers.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442713

http://vgboxart.com/

The first link is more printable friendly while the second there is a lot of ones that you cant print out.

05/08/2014 at 03:22 AM

Oh wow I didn't know about these. I really appreciate you posting up those links!

transmet2033

05/07/2014 at 08:26 PM

I downloaded Memories of Celceta last week when it was half off on the PSN. I haven;t touched it yet because I do want to finish Oath in Felghana first. I only spent a little bit of time with the series, but it was enough to know that I would enjoy it. Sort of a hyperactive Legend of Zelda.

PixlBit