Love is …

…a homicidal automaton that may or may not be aware it is a robot?

…twin-stick-driven, explosion-inducing, everything-blasting mayhem?

…eight friends gathering together in ruined locales to shoot wildly at each other for fun and profit?

…VIKINGS?

…an undead rabbit, wreaking untold undead lagomorph havoc in a side-scrolling manner?

All of the above? Yes, love is all things to all gamers, and for those of you who are less interested in obscure dating sims may today be interested in our selection of games where you can blow things up real good: it is a Valentine’s Day sale at the Sega Store, for catalog past and present!

Here are the many spots at our own SEGA E-Shop — by region — where one can get these romantic, romantic games:

United States:
http://us.download-shop.sega.com/top-deals/valentines-day.html
United Kingdom:
http://uk.download-shop.sega.com/top-deals/valentines-day.html
EU:
http://eu.download-shop.sega.com/top-deals/valentines-day.html
France:
http://fr.download-shop.sega.com/promos-bons-plans/saint-valentin.html
Spain:
http://es.download-shop.sega.com/ofertas-especiales/dia-de-san-valentin.html
Italy:
http://it.download-shop.sega.com/offerte-speciali/san-valentino.html
Germany:
http://de.download-shop.sega.com/promotions-angebote/valentinstag.html

As you know, Binary Domain is headed to PCs everywhere this Friday and we’ve got the scoop on all the pre-order goodies you can pick up!

SEGA E-Store – The Dan Marshall Pack

Bet you didn’t know we had an e-store, did ya? Huh? Yep, totally do and totally have an exclusive pick up of the Dan Marshall pack

An enhanced weapon for Dan: ‘SOWSAR-17 SBMOD type G’ Assault Rifle

Assault: Physical Enhancement I -> Health +10%
Assault: Protective Coating -> Defense +10%
Assault: Quick Prompt -> Reload Speed x1.5

Steam – Multiplayer Pack

The “Multiplayer Pack” gives access to the exclusive multiplayer map, “Outside High-rise, Upper City” which can be played across a variety of Binary Domain’s multiplayer modes.

The “Ninja” is also unlocked and offered for both teams; this unique playable character type is perfect for surprise attacks and adapting combat style to the situation. Remember our Ninja facts for real ultimate success!

1. Ninjas are mammals.
2. Ninjas fight ALL the time.
3. The purpose of the ninja is to flip out and kill people.

Finally this pre-order pack also contains two exclusive multiplayer weapon types: the “Hoga Type 69” Sniper Rifle for long range annihilation of enemies and the ‘Yamato-0’ Handgun, for more up close and personal work.

We are happy to confirm that Binary Domain will be released on PC via digital services on the 27th April 2012!

Binary Domain is a dynamic action-adventure, featuring a cast of striking characters battling through 2080 era Tokyo in an effort to cleanse mankind of a race of hybrid robot/humans known as ‘Hollow Children’. As they explore a country ravaged by climate change and social upheaval, Dan Marshall and his R.U.S.T. crew will have to fight through both the slums of the lower city and the pristine hi-tech environments of the upper city. The R.U.S.T. Crew’s varied arsenal of tactics and weaponry will be necessary in order to emerge victorious in thrilling boss encounters, while Binary Domain’s procedural damage system allows players to shred their robotic foes limb-by-limb in high-intensity fire fights.

Pre-order bonuses are available for both digital and boxed versions. The ‘Dan Marshall Pack’ focuses on Binary Domain’s playable protagonist of the same name, and features additional bionic upgrades and weaponry. The ‘Multiplayer Pack’ adds the ‘Ninja’ playable class, a unique character type with a focus on surprise attacks and adaptive combat. The new ‘Outside High-rise, Upper City’ map and additional weapon types round out Binary Domain’s already-comprehensive multiplayer experience. Please check your favored digital distributor or retailer for further information on availability.

Announced today, the much anticipated third-person squad shooter Binary Domain will be released on PC this April. PC fans who have been requesting this game – your words have been heard! We’re proud to announce that the truly unique story and setting of Binary Domain will soon be on your preferred platform!

For those that haven’t heard, Binary Domain is a pioneering third-person squad shooter from the creators of the Yakuza series. Set in 2080 Tokyo, Binary Domain paints a vivid picture of a country in social and environmental meltdown; players will battle against robotic defenses in a city where climate change has forced many to live in extreme poverty in the slums, while the others live in the near future upper city built on top of the lower city. With a central branching storyline, voice recognition in combat and conversation, and AAA shooter mechanics Binary Domain offers something genuinely unique to the genre.

“As well as the excitement generated by Binary Domain in the console press we were seeing increasing numbers of players asking for a PC version. So we listened and we delivered.” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA.

Binary Domain will be released on the PC platform in both boxed and digital formats. Further information can be found from your favorite retailer.

Binary Domain is now available worldwide! Having launched in Japan and Europe already, North America is finally in and playing!

Binary Domain is the latest and greatest from famed developer Toshihiro Nagoshi, who you might remember from such games as Yakuza or MonkeyBall. Taking his expertise in crafting a brilliant story and blending it with the 3rd person shooter genre, you get a game that will surprise the hell out of you with it’s twists and turns, and make you run and gun to get there. The missions are top notch, the gun play is really fun, and in office we’ve had some lengthy discussions on the story implications. It’s a full package of awesome.

Still on the fence? Then enjoy this recent trailer that we published earlier, it gives you a firm handle on the action and story you are about to witness first hand:

Get the Strategy Guide!

If you want to get in and get literally everything out of Binary Domain, we encourage you to pick up the Brady Games Strategy Guide! It’s pretty much full of insight into the campaign, secrets and helpful tips, as well as a guide to help you full wreck people in multiplayer.

Want a sample? Of course you do!

Buy the full guide right here!

Recently we had a true honor here at the San Francisco SEGA office – we had Toshihiro Nagoshi arrive to personally guide a demo for our upcoming game, Binary Domain! Nagoshi-san is the creator of many SEGA franchises, from Monkey Ball to Yakuza and so many games in between. His newest title, Binary Domain, focuses on the 3rd person shooter genre, bringing excellent squad play, top notch voice controls and an engaging story.

Nagoshi-san’s trip featured a chance to meet with local press outlets, conduct interviews, and show people what Binary Domain is all about. After a brief intro featuring notes about the gameplay, in particular the voice controlled commands, everyone was given a chance to dive in and experience Binary Domain. We’ve compiled a batch of links from folks that played the game and their impressions of what they experienced and some of the stuff that took them by surprise, enjoy:

- Gamesradar:

We were pleasantly surprised by how seriously the story and world is being taken in Binary Domain, especially given that it’s a genre where those sorts of details often fall by the wayside, for better or for worse. And from what we’ve seen so far, the attention to the story hasn’t come at the expense of the other gameplay elements either – cutting through waves of robots with a badass minigun was still one of the highlights of the demo. We can’t wait to see everything that Binary Domain has in store, so look for more details as we approach its Valentine’s Day release date.

- 1UP.com:

I’m not ready to call it the next Gears of War or anything, but it sure is refreshing to play a distinct third-person shooter that follows in the grand tradition of Japanese science fiction. Moreso than playing another zombie shooter, anyway. Here’s hoping that Binary Domain is able to make good on its promise. I, for one, am ready for the robot revolution to get started in earnest.

- Destructoid.com:

With only a few short months away it’s hard not to get a little bit excited for this intriguing third-person shooter. Its gripping story of robots versus humans, good versus evil, and the lower-class versus the elite of humanity has made Binary Domain on my most anticipated titles for next year. The game just exudes human emotion — fitting considering Binary Domain releases on Valentine’s Day.

- GameRevolution.com:

Let’s face it: Japanese-made games that attempt to emulate “Western style” action games don’t have a very good track record. Titles like Dark Void, Quantum Theory, and Lost Planet have tried to do the Third-Person Shooter with results ranging from decent to… abysmal. But here comes Toshihiro Nagoshi, who took his Yakuza team (the game, not the scary-ass gangsters) off of their usual projects to say, “[Forget] those other guys, we can do a Japanese Third-Person Shooter right.” And from the 2+ hours of gameplay we’ve seen of Binary Domain from E3 up through the recent showing in downtown San Francisco, he just might be telling the truth.

- GotGame.com:

Binary Domain has a few strings to its bow: engaging fiction, voice commands, light RPG elements, and robots that snap, crackle, and pop. Hopefully – by release day on Valentine’s Day, 2012 – SEGA will have applied that extra layer of varnish to make its new IP something special, and a good start to the young year.

- TotalPlayStation.com

Even without the multiplayer component, though, Binary Domain definitely looks like it’ll bring the Yakuza series’ storytelling style to bear here in impressive ways. If nothing else, having something that feels innately like a cyberpunk storyline with echoes of Philip K. Dick is more than enough to get us excited, and we eagerly look forward to checking out more of Binary Domain before it hits on February 14th.

GameStop is offering special rewards for those who participate in their PowerUp Rewards program. The Dan Marshall Pack alongside the Multiplayer Pack are both available for those that pre-order Binary Domain.

The Dan Marshall Pack

An enhanced weapon for Dan: ‘SOWSAR-17 SBMOD type G’ Assault Rifle

Assault: Physical Enhancement I -> Health +10%
Assault: Protective Coating -> Defense +10%
Assault: Quick Prompt -> Reload Speed x1.5

To receive the Dan Marshall Pack you must:

1. Must be Power UP Rewards Pro Member
2. Must Pre-order Binary Domain
3. Must Pick up Binary Domain in 48 hours to receive this pack

Binary Domain is available this February and can be pre-ordered by clicking this link here.

Today we are happy to announce the first pre-order details for its much anticipated third-person, squad shooter Binary Domain. Everyone who pre-orders Binary Domain at GameStop will receive the “Multiplayer Pack,” featuring an exclusive multiplayer map, a new playable class as well as exclusive weapons.

The “Multiplayer Pack” gives access to the exclusive multiplayer map, “Outside High-rise, Upper City” which can be played across a variety of Binary Domain’s multiplayer modes.

The new playable class, the “Ninja” is also unlocked and offered for both teams; this unique playable character type is perfect for surprise attacks and adapting combat style to the situation. Remember our Ninja facts for real ultimate success!

1. Ninjas are mammals.
2. Ninjas fight ALL the time.
3. The purpose of the ninja is to flip out and kill people.

Finally this pre-order pack also contains two exclusive multiplayer weapon types: the “Hoga Type 69” Sniper Rifle for long range annihilation of enemies and the ‘Yamato-0’ Handgun, for more up close and personal work.

Binary Domain is a pioneering third-person squad shooter from the creators of the Yakuza series. Set in near-future Tokyo where climate change has caused many living in the lower city of Tokyo to live in poverty. With a central branching storyline, voice recognition in combat and conversation and AAA shooter mechanics Binary Domain offers something genuinely unique to the genre.