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The world has descended into anarchy as the remnants of governments bomb one another, scramble for power and generally make a mess of our once lovely planet. As a side effect of nuclear war and chemical proliferation, the populace begins to mutate, only able to stave off physical disfigurement with advanced technology. Or something like that. The story of Platinum Games' Anarchy Reigns isn't terribly important, and the premise is conveyed entirely via a long wall of text during the first loading screen.

It's all merely a backdrop for what's really important: punching things with rocket-fists.

Gallery: Anarchy Reigns (1/9/13)

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JoystiqAnarchy Reigns review: A rocket-fist and a hard place originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxMon, 14 Jan 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns soundtrack available for download]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/anarchy-reigns-soundtrack-available-for-download/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/anarchy-reigns-soundtrack-available-for-download/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/28/anarchy-reigns-soundtrack-available-for-download/#comments
Platinum Games and Sega have released the official Anarchy Reigns soundtrack, on iTunes and Amazon MP3 for $8.99/£7.99. The album features a new track by Dilated Peoples, which you can hear in the above video.

It's up to you to decide whether this early soundtrack release counts as a gesture to ease the protracted wait for Anarchy Reigns' Western release, or as a cruel tease. Anarchy Reigns will finally, finally, probably be released in North America on January 8.

JoystiqAnarchy Reigns soundtrack available for download originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazon-mp3anarchy-reignsitunesmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segasoundtrackxboxWed, 28 Nov 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Bayonetta meets up with Anarchy Reigns at GameStop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/bayonetta-meets-up-with-anarchy-reigns-at-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/bayonetta-meets-up-with-anarchy-reigns-at-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/20/bayonetta-meets-up-with-anarchy-reigns-at-gamestop/#comments
Bayonetta will join Anarchy Reigns in North America as well. While she's a bonus character for the "Day One" limited edition in Europe, the bespectacled, gun-booted witch calls GameStop her home in America. She'll be available as retailer-exclusive pre-order DLC, in advance of the game's January 8 release.

Also exclusive to GameStop (at launch, at least): two multiplayer modes called Mad Survival and Dogfight. Mad Survival is a team mode in which three players fight AI-controlled versions of the other playable characters, in waves. Dogfight mode is about hanging from helicopters trying to shoot other players down. Why not?

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JoystiqBayonetta meets up with Anarchy Reigns at GameStop originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsbayonettadlcgamestopmicrosoftnintendoplaystationpre-orderps3xboxTue, 20 Nov 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns 'Day One' edition includes Bayonetta, two bonus modes for Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/anarchy-reigns-day-one-edition-includes-bayonetta-two-bonus-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/anarchy-reigns-day-one-edition-includes-bayonetta-two-bonus-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/08/anarchy-reigns-day-one-edition-includes-bayonetta-two-bonus-m/#comments Anarchy Reigns is set to launch on January 8 here in the States at a reduced price. Platinum is also preparing a special early-adopter limited edition that's exclusive to Europe - for now, anyway. According to Sega, the limited edition will include an extra character, Bayonetta, and two extra multiplayer modes: Mad Survival and Dogfight.

Three players fight waves of enemies in Mad Survival, and Dogfight has them hanging from helicopters, shooting others in the same perilous predicament.

Sega has only announced this "Day One" edition for Europe, but we'll update this post as soon as we hear otherwise.

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After some miscommunication with publisher Sega, Platinum Games has announced that Anarchy Reigns will finally launch in the west this January. It will be available in North America on January 8 and Europe on January 11 for $29.99 and £19.99/€24.99, respectively. Anarchy Reigns has been sowing seeds of institutional discontent in Japan since last July.

Platinum's latest is a free-for-all brawler starring several of the developer's characters, like Jack from MadWorld and Bayonetta from that game with the gun-boots.

Gallery: Anarchy Reigns (10/19/12)

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JoystiqAnarchy Reigns in North America on Jan. 8 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3release-datesegaxboxFri, 19 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Platinum just now hearing about Anarchy Reigns delay, apologizes to fans]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/platinum-just-now-hearing-about-anarchy-reigns-delay-apologizes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/platinum-just-now-hearing-about-anarchy-reigns-delay-apologizes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/platinum-just-now-hearing-about-anarchy-reigns-delay-apologizes/#comments Platinum just now hearing about Anarchy Reigns delay, apologizes to fansYesterday's announcement of a Q1 2013 release window for Anarchy Reigns was a surprise to us. It turns out it was also a surprise to developer Platinum Games. Producer Atsushi Inaba issued a statement to fans today in a series of tweets, expressing his surprise and explaining what he knows.

"First of all," he said, "we are done with all international versions of Anarchy Reigns. The delay is not due to further development of the game." In fact, "Today's Q1 2013 release news was the first we'd heard of it." Inaba apologized to fans for the confusion, and confirmed that the Japanese release will take place on July 5 as planned.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsatsushi-inabadelaysmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxTue, 19 Jun 2012 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy will Reign in early 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/18/anarchy-will-reign-in-early-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/18/anarchy-will-reign-in-early-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/18/anarchy-will-reign-in-early-2013/#comments Anarchy will Reign in early 2013Good news: the restructured Sega has not canceled the western release of Anarchy Reigns. However, Sega has delayed the release of Platinum's brawler again. Once set for July 2012 (which was a delay), then "to be confirmed," Sega has now given the game a Q1 2013 window in a brief message on Twitter. This game was supposed to be released in fall 2011.

If you have access to a PS3 and a Japanese PlayStation Network account, you can download a demo of the game right now, under its Japanese name, Max Anarchy. The Japanese version comes out July 5, right around the time of its former US/Europe release window.

JoystiqAnarchy will Reign in early 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsdelaysmax-anarchymicrosoftplatinum-gameplaystationps3q1-2013segaxboxMon, 18 Jun 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns US/EU release date pushed once again, this time to 'TBC']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/anarchy-reigns-us-eu-release-date-pushed-once-again-this-time-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/anarchy-reigns-us-eu-release-date-pushed-once-again-this-time-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/anarchy-reigns-us-eu-release-date-pushed-once-again-this-time-t/#comments ImagePlatinum Games told fans on its latest podcast episode that upcoming brawler Anarchy Reigns no longer has a US/EU release date. According to Platinum, "Sega has decided to change the date to TBC [to be confirmed]." A note clarified the situation further: "While our work on the game is finished, localized, and ready to go, as publisher, Sega gets to make the final decision as to when it is released."

For its part, Sega hasn't announced the delay or even acknowledged it as far as we can tell. Given that the game is still planned for a July 5 launch in Japan, and Platinum's statement suggests the game is "finished, localized, and ready to go," we expect to hear an updated launch date for US/EU territories pretty soon. The game already got pushed out seven months, though, so you never know.

JoystiqAnarchy Reigns US/EU release date pushed once again, this time to 'TBC' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsdelaydelayseuropemicrosoftnorth-americaplaystationps3release-datexboxFri, 25 May 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Platinum Games staff plays Anarchy Reigns just for you]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/platinum-games-staff-plays-anarchy-reigns-just-for-you/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/platinum-games-staff-plays-anarchy-reigns-just-for-you/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/platinum-games-staff-plays-anarchy-reigns-just-for-you/#comments
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The team at Platinum Games, developer of online cross-franchise beat 'em up Anarchy Reigns, has a pretty sweet deal. Those lucky dogs get to sit around and play the games they're making all under the guise of "work." It's almost as awesome as playing and writing about video games other people make for a living. Almost.

The above video shows off 11 minutes of Platinum Games playing Anarchy Reigns, complete with audio reactions and some sweet specialized moves.

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Sega and Platinum Games issued a spectacularly flashy reminder of Anarchy Reigns' existence today, showing off the inclusion of Bayonetta (as free bonus DLC in Japan; details are forthcoming elsewhere).

She's as bombastic, overpowered, and frequently nude as ever, and her combos seem to transition into Anarchy Reigns' system just fine. Now you'll be able to experience the MadWorld/Bayonetta crossover fight you never thought to want. The game is due in July.

JoystiqHere's Bayonetta in Anarchy Reigns originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsbayonettamicrosoftplaystationps3xboxThu, 22 Mar 2012 15:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Bayonetta making a cameo in Anarchy Reigns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/21/bayonetta-making-a-cameo-in-anarchy-reigns/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/21/bayonetta-making-a-cameo-in-anarchy-reigns/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/21/bayonetta-making-a-cameo-in-anarchy-reigns/#comments Bayonetta may not be getting a big sequel to her high-kicking 2010 debut just yet, but she will be making a cameo appearance in this year's Platinum Games console release, Anarchy Reigns. Famitsu has the exclusive reveal of Bayonetta's guest appearance in the game, alongside ... pretty much zero other news about her inclusion in the game.

Given the inclusion of MadWorld's Jack Cayman as a playable character, we're taking a wild guess that Bayonetta will take the same route. We've reached out to Sega in the meantime for more info.

JoystiqBayonetta making a cameo in Anarchy Reigns originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsbayonettacameoguest-charactermax-anarchymicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxWed, 21 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns reined in until July 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/15/anarchy-reigns-reined-in-until-july-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/15/anarchy-reigns-reined-in-until-july-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/15/anarchy-reigns-reined-in-until-july-2012/#comments Once planned for January 2012, Sega announced that the brawler Anarchy Reigns has been delayed until July 3 in North America, July 6 in Europe, and July 5 in Australia.

Offering a cryptic explanation for the delay in the announcement, Sega West Senior Vice President of Marketing Gary Knight suggested significant new content: "I can't reveal much now," he said, "but it's something to do with scale. Let's just say traditional one on one or two versus two fighters will be a thing of the past ..."

Our guess is that Platinum is having a hard time getting back to work on this when Metal Gear Rising exists.

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JoystiqAnarchy Reigns reined in until July 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsdelaysmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3release-datesegaxboxThu, 15 Dec 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Meet Durga, Anarchy Reigns' revolver-legged tiger man]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/meet-durga-anarchy-reigns-revolver-legged-tiger-man/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/meet-durga-anarchy-reigns-revolver-legged-tiger-man/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/meet-durga-anarchy-reigns-revolver-legged-tiger-man/#comments
In an effort to avoid being confused with Durga the Hutt, or Durga, The Invincible One Who Can Redeem In Situations Of Utmost Distress, Anarchy Reigns' latest character distinguishes himself through his stylish tiger-themed wardrobe, his platinum blonde kitty-cat haircut, and also by having a claw-footed revolver-cannon for a leg. Overall, the effect is subtle, and we think it compliments the title's understated visual style.

Gallery: Anarchy Reigns (Durga)

JoystiqMeet Durga, Anarchy Reigns' revolver-legged tiger man originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The characters in Anarchy Reigns aren't just running around, punching each other willy-nilly. Nope, there's a story behind all of that violence -- a tale of redemption, revenge and some sweet robo-suits.

JoystiqAnarchy Reigns reveals it has a story in this story trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxMon, 01 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns multiplayer preview: Funstration]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/anarchy-reigns-multiplayer-preview-funstration/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/anarchy-reigns-multiplayer-preview-funstration/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/10/anarchy-reigns-multiplayer-preview-funstration/#comments You guys, I really want to like Anarchy Reigns. It's a ridiculous, over-the-top brawler and I really liked MadWorld -- like, a lot. So imagine my disappointment when I realized the only thing holding back Anarchy Reigns from being a whole lot of fun is the camera.

Gallery: Anarchy Reigns (E3 2011)

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JoystiqAnarchy Reigns multiplayer preview: Funstration originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignse3e3-2011microsoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxFri, 10 Jun 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns trailer (re)introduces Leo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/anarchy-reigns-trailer-re-introduces-leo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/anarchy-reigns-trailer-re-introduces-leo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/anarchy-reigns-trailer-re-introduces-leo/#comments Fans of MadWorld may have some questions about the inclusion of Leo in Anarchy Reigns, but Sega isn't talking. Initially thought to be dead, it seems Leo survived and was rebuilt as a cyborg, with some sweet, Guyver-like arm-blades.

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JoystiqAnarchy Reigns trailer (re)introduces Leo originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsleomadworldmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxTue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns forecast: now dropping in January 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/anarchy-reigns-forecast-now-dropping-in-january-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/anarchy-reigns-forecast-now-dropping-in-january-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/anarchy-reigns-forecast-now-dropping-in-january-2012/#comments Talk about a mean tease. First, we spend practically all of February watching introductory videos about every human that inhabits the world of Anarchy Reigns -- including "Weird Paul," the guy who mops up after all the murdering. Now we learn we won't actually get to slaughter any of them until January of 2012, and not, as we'd been previously told, autumn of this year.

Oh cruel, cruel fate! To be so close to these people, to know them so well, but to be eight months from being able to cut any of them in half with a chainsaw! It'd be romantic if it weren't so darn sad.

JoystiqAnarchy Reigns forecast: now dropping in January 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 May 2011 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsdelaydelaysmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3q1-2012release-datesegaxboxThu, 19 May 2011 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Platinum Games president releases new company manifesto]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/01/platinum-games-president-releases-new-company-manifesto/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/01/platinum-games-president-releases-new-company-manifesto/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/01/platinum-games-president-releases-new-company-manifesto/#comments

Though today is usually a day for press releases of the foolin' variety, Platinum Games president and CEO Tatsuya Minami is deadly serious. (Or really deadpan.) In a post on the Platinum blog, he has outlined "Platinum Next," the company's plan to become "The Japanese Standard Bearer in Global Competition."

Five years ago, Minami says, Platinum Games was established with a credo to "deliver smiles and surprises around the world," a goal that has been accomplished through games like Vanquish, Infinite Space, Piledriver Style and Bayonetta. (Surprise! Her clothes are made of her hair!)

Now, with Japanese game companies having "lost their vigor," Minami wants Platinum to be the new face of a renewed business. "Series grow ever-longer; original titles are on the decline," he writes. "Games with new at their core are disappearing. Japanese games that garner worldwide acclaim are slipping away." And so now, Platinum wants to do nothing less than "ignite a Japanese games revival."

So, uh, buy Anarchy Reigns.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsjapanplatinum-gamesplatinum-nexttatsuya-minamiFri, 01 Apr 2011 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns adds another MadWorld character to the roster: Blacker Baron]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/19/anarchy-reigns-adds-another-madworld-character-to-the-roster-bl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/19/anarchy-reigns-adds-another-madworld-character-to-the-roster-bl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/19/anarchy-reigns-adds-another-madworld-character-to-the-roster-bl/#comments MadWorld's salacious pimp, The Black Baron, is coming to Platinum Games and Sega's latest collaboration, Anarchy Reigns. Here he'll be known as Blacker Baron and fight with a pair of ostentatious gold gauntlets. You can take a pimp out of the game, but you can't take the game out of the pimp, it seems.

We've got some screens in the gallery below and a brief trailer introducing the latest brawler past the break.

Gallery: Anarchy Reigns (Baron Blacker)

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JoystiqAnarchy Reigns adds another MadWorld character to the roster: Blacker Baron originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsblacker-baronmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segathe-black-baronxboxSat, 19 Mar 2011 04:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns trailer fights to the death]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/03/anarchy-reigns-trailer-fights-to-the-death/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/03/anarchy-reigns-trailer-fights-to-the-death/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/03/anarchy-reigns-trailer-fights-to-the-death/#comments If you thought Anarchy Reigns' only inherent danger was the combatants you'd face, we've got news for you: Watch Jack dodge a giant chainsaw! Watch Jack outrun a tsunami! Watch Jack get ... carpet bombed?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxThu, 03 Mar 2011 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns gameplay trailer cuts, freezes, hammers and cuts again]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/08/anarchy-reigns-gameplay-trailer-cuts-freezes-hammers-and-cuts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/08/anarchy-reigns-gameplay-trailer-cuts-freezes-hammers-and-cuts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/08/anarchy-reigns-gameplay-trailer-cuts-freezes-hammers-and-cuts/#comments We don't know if any video game has ever been quite so aptly titled as Platinum Games' upcoming beat-em-up, Anarchy Reigns. After watching this madcap trailer, we can think of no better name to sum up the game -- except maybe "Mega-Death," but we're pretty sure that one's taken.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxTue, 08 Feb 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[See the madman of MadWorld in Anarchy Reigns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/see-the-madman-of-madworld-in-anarchy-reigns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/see-the-madman-of-madworld-in-anarchy-reigns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/see-the-madman-of-madworld-in-anarchy-reigns/#commentsAnd now, here's the Anarchy Reigns character video you've been waiting to see: the one that introduces a character you already know. After the break, get reacquainted with MadWorld's chainsaw wielding slab of a protagonist, Jack. He's in color now!

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JoystiqSee the madman of MadWorld in Anarchy Reigns originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmadworldmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxSat, 05 Feb 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Big Bull joins Anarchy Reigns, sees red]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/big-bull-joins-anarchy-reigns-sees-red/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/big-bull-joins-anarchy-reigns-sees-red/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/big-bull-joins-anarchy-reigns-sees-red/#comments Big Bull is the latest character to join Sega's Anarchy Reigns brawler. Yes, he is a mechanical bull (technically), but you can see him in the trailer doing more than just throwing drunk co-eds off his back. His "Jet Hammer," for example, is literally a jet wielded as a hammer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsbig-bullmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxWed, 02 Feb 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Meet Anarchy Reigns' ninja dude, Zero]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/meet-anarchy-reigns-ninja-dude-zero/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/meet-anarchy-reigns-ninja-dude-zero/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/02/meet-anarchy-reigns-ninja-dude-zero/#comments As ninjas go, Anarchy Reigns' Zero isn't so much stealthy and discreet as he is "killing dudes in broad daylight with swords." Granted, it's not your typical ninja's modus operandi, but evidently it gets the job done. Besides, who needs discretion when you have magical katanas?

Continue reading Meet Anarchy Reigns' ninja dude, Zero

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxWed, 02 Feb 2011 15:50:00 EST<![CDATA[First Anarchy Reigns gameplay footage introduces 'Sasha']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/first-anarchy-reigns-gameplay-footage-introduces-sasha/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/first-anarchy-reigns-gameplay-footage-introduces-sasha/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/first-anarchy-reigns-gameplay-footage-introduces-sasha/#commentsAfter last week's teaser, Sega released a more substantive Anarchy Reigns video today. After the break, you'll meet "Sasha," one of the brawler's protagonists, who uses a weapon called "Snow Spikes" to create deadly chain whips, giant javelins, and other pointy implements out of ice crystals.

Also, in true Platinum Games style, she dresses in super tight clothing. We've never had ice powers before, so we don't know if that's a necessary component or if it's unrelated. Sega will reveal more characters over the next three days, so look forward to finding out about their abilities and/or clothes.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxMon, 31 Jan 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Anarchy Reigns, and Sega teases]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/anarchy-reigns-and-sega-teases/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/anarchy-reigns-and-sega-teases/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/anarchy-reigns-and-sega-teases/#commentsSega has released a brief trailer for Platinum Games' Anarchy Reigns, featuring the graceful, brutal moves of three characters, including MadWorld's Jack. And ... that's about it. But at least we can now confirm that this multiplayer beat-em-up has animation. That's progress!

In a blog post, Sega credited some of the Anarchy staff responsible for said progress. Platinum co-founder and MadWorld producer Atsushi Inaba is again filling a producer role, while Masaki Yamanaka, who did design work on RE4, God Hand and MadWorld, is settling into the director's chair for the first time -- which, for a game director, is probably just a comfortable office chair.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anarchy-reignsmax-anarchymicrosoftplatinum-gamesplaystationps3segaxboxFri, 28 Jan 2011 12:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Platinum's 'Max Anarchy' coming to the west as 'Anarchy Reigns' this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/platinums-max-anarchy-coming-to-the-west-as-anarchy-reigns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/platinums-max-anarchy-coming-to-the-west-as-anarchy-reigns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/platinums-max-anarchy-coming-to-the-west-as-anarchy-reigns/#commentsPlatinum Games' new multiplayer online brawling game, announced in Japan as "Max Anarchy," won't have as punchy a name when it hits North America and Europe, but at least it'll have the same punchy ... punches. Today, Sega announced that the game is being released this fall as Anarchy Reigns, on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Anarchy Reigns "challenges the boundaries of the conventional brawler genre" with its simultaneous online multiplayer, Sega says. The announcement reveals that several different multiplayer modes will be available, including tag team and "Battle Royal, where players can challenge others in a full-on fight for victory." So it's violence as sport? Sounds a lot like MadWorld -- whose main character, coincidentally, appears in this game.

Gallery: Anarchy Reigns (PS3/Xbox 360)

Continue reading Platinum's 'Max Anarchy' coming to the west as 'Anarchy Reigns' this fall

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