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"I have such a boner for stupid action games," Destructoid's Jim Sterling told me earlier. "X-Blades will fuse that with a real boner, thanks to half-naked chicks."

That may sum it up what many of you are thinking when you see Gaijin Entertainment's X-Blades, which publisher SouthPeak Interactive has just revealed will be coming to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The game features the "stunning seductive yet tenacious" Ayumi who travels the world hunting for artifacts ... like clothing. Because really, she's not wearing much. Did we mention that yet?

Be sure to check out our hands-on with X-Blades, and be sure to check out these three new screens which we must point out present endless cosplay opportunities. 

X-BLADES TO SLASH ITS WAY ONTO MULTIPLE VIDEO GAME PLATFORMS THIS FALL

Fearless Treasure Hunting Beauty To Fight Darkness On PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System, Xbox 360 and Windows-Based PC

MIDLOTHIAN, VA – August 14, 2008 – SouthPeak Games today announced that X-Blades will be available on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows-based PC when its releases later this year. Developed by Gaijin Entertainment in conjunction with TopWare Interactive, the anime-inspired X-Blades follows Ayumi, a brave and beautiful thrill seeker, whose obsession with hunting lost treasures lands her in a fight for her life.

“One of the greatest challenges we face with multi-platform games is how to deliver an equally fantastic experience across each platform,” said John F. Kaiser, III, Producer at SouthPeak Games. “With X-Blades, we’ve taken time to ensure the same intense hack-and-slash gameplay is delivered seamlessly on all platforms.”

Ayumi, a stunningly seductive yet tenacious heroine, travels the world hunting highly coveted artifacts. After finding an ancient treasure map she sets off on the most dangerous adventure she’s ever faced and quickly finds herself outmanned and outgunned. Armed with only her fighting skill, magic spells, guns and blades, Ayumi must fend off rival treasure seekers, hordes of evil creatures and powerful dark forces in order to survive. 

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oepn's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:00
oepn
I find her lack of eyebrows disturbing.
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:01
PappaDukes
WOW! I didn't even notice she had a head, let alone eyebrows... All kidding aside, I love the art direction they took with this game. Isn't this kind of how the new PoP is supposed to look?
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:04
Holyetheline
I would like a modest hero some day...
AwesomeToph's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:06
AwesomeToph
Butterface.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:09
Brian Szabelski
And yet again we move closer to the day there's a naked hero/heroine.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:09
RICHARD BLOCKER
Virtual Girl, get crackin on that costume. I wanna see some pictures posted in a month.
TurboSpaz's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:11
TurboSpaz
Looks like a dude
dephect's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:13
dephect
Sigh, didnt cell shading die out?
VampireChrist's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:14
VampireChrist
im such a sucker for shit like this...
example: bulletwitch
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:27
Sharpless
I don't mind sexist, shameless games, so long as they're up-front about it. Mmm, nekkid...

@Nihon
What, Age of Conan didn't bring you close enough?
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:47
Red TheHaze Veron
Making your character half-naked to actually have appeal is just plain laziness and lack of talent on the character designers part. Ive been saying this since day 1.
machallboyd's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 14:58
machallboyd
That is some excessive bloom on the second image.
Aurvant's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 17:05
Aurvant
This is awesome and you all need to just be silent. SILENT I SAY!!!
z0rk's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 17:09
z0rk
@NihonTiger90,

Actually, I read an interview with the developers a while back where they said the Russian (?) version would feature her sans clothing...
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 17:12
mix
Sure shess half naked but those in games shots look like poop.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 17:36
MechaMonkey
Were I going to fight monsters, I would find the strongest, most durable metal available and cover myself from head to toe in it. Bitch is crazy.
Demtor's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 17:49
Demtor
Hey now, whats wrong with cell shading? I'm with Aurvantoid! My sword finger itches to cut down the non believers! RAWR!
Holiday's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 19:16
Holiday
Female warriors wear G-Strings to aid in their mobility, too much panty slows them down.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/14/2008 22:26
braulio09
Wait, Jim... you mean when you say you have a boner for a game, you're lying?
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