Sydney (Thursday 26th August) QVS, Zen United & Arc System Works are pleased to announce that BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, the sequel to the acclaimed Calamity Trigger, will be making its way across Australia and New Zealand in November 2010 on Xbox 360® and PlayStation® 3.

In addition to the already-stunning HD 2D graphics and progressive fighting mechanics that have made it one of the most exciting entrants into the fighting genre in recent years, Continuum Shift will be delivering a wealth of improvements and extra content to satisfy everyone from hardcore veterans to BlazBlue novices.

Continuum Shift will deliver;

A BRAND NEW STORY

Following on from the events of the acclaimed Calamity Trigger story, this new chapter introduces 28 individual stories, voiced in both Japanese and English. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift offers twice the story content of its predecessor. 

7 NEW CHARACTERS

Including the sinister Hazama, the deadly Lambda, brutally efficient Tsubaki and the ungodly power of Noel evolution, Mu.

15 NEW STAGES

Featuring more of the gorgeous, detailed 3D backgrounds that give BlazBlue its unique style – the total battle arena count now stands at a massive 29!

REFINED GAMEPLAY

Expect your favourite characters to have some new tricks up their sleeves! Arc System Works have tweaked and refined the incredible fighting mechanics so BlazBlue plays better than ever before.

 And much more…. 

With such a wealth of new content, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift is a real step up from its predecessor – and helps cement its position as one the freshest, most compelling fighting experiences you’re likely to play this year.