Nintendo Australia sure know how to throw a MONSTER of a party.  With the release of Capcom’s Monster Hunter 3 TRI nearly upon us.  A group of great warriors were selected to embark on a journey and travel across the sea on the back of a giant turtle to mysterious Cockatoo Island, in Sydney Australia where  danger, adventure and MONSTERS awaited !!

Step inside the cave brave Warrior and experience the world of MONSTER HUNTER 3 TRI !!!

The fine people at Nintendo, hosted a fantastic event on behalf of Capcom’s Monster Hunter 3 TRI which will be available in Australia on 29th of April exclusively for the Nintendo Wii.  All the brave warriors who entered the Monster Hunter cave got to experience first hand all the excitement and danger in the world of Monster Hunter 3 TRI.  

Nintendo showcased all the great new features within the game with a fantastic 20 minute presentation.  Once that was out of the way the mighty warriors were allowed to Hunt down the wild monsters themselves, testing out the great features & multiplayer that the game has to offer.  Monster Hunter 3 TRI allows for unparalleled co–op gameplay, both online and offline.  Hunting can be performed with up to three other players online or two players offline in Arena Mode.  A great feature in Arena Mode is you’ll have the ability to save your character’s information to the Wii Remote directly so you’re always ready to play anywhere you go !!

MasterAbbott was able to get an exclusive preview of Monster Hunter 3 TRI in action with Nintendo’s Jamie Wilson providing a detailed rundown of all the new features within the game.  Check out the video below:

Monster Hunter 3 TRI will be available on the 29th of April as a standalone game or in a bundle with the new Classic Controller PRO (which comes in black)  Price for the standalone will be $79.99 AUD and $99.99 AUD for the bundle.  The Classic Controller Pro’s more traditional control configuration will give gamers the ultimate monster hunting experience. 

Capsule Computers would like to thank the great people at Nintendo for organizing such a fantastic event.  The fine warriors were provided with an abundance of food and beverage and even a Monster Hunter swag bag full of goodies to take home. 

In the end all the Warriors made it out of the cave alive and in one piece, leaving the mysterious Cockatoo Island on the back of the Giant turtle they all made it to the main land and back to their loving families who were eagerly awaiting their triumphant return

TO VICTORY !!!!!

Check out the pictures below of the event : 

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Playstation have announced MOVE !! Check out the trailer below and get ready to get into the GROOVE with MOVE !!

Games announced for Move

Dukes — Brawl your way to the top in this brutal bare-knuckle boxing game.

Move Party — Chaotic multiplayer where you never know what will happen next!

Sports Champions — The greatest athletes in the world are ready, are you?

TV Superstars — Be a contestant in five TV game shows to prove that you are the biggest star.

Slider — Kung-fu action – on an office chair!?!

The Shoot — Take out the bad guys but make sure the movie director likes your style!

What’s everyone think of these cool looking Move titles ?  Your thoughts, suggestions and ideas.

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The first Secret of Monkey Island SE is coming to more platforms. Many of you have already been playing it on your computer as well as the Xbox Live arcade. Now you can play it on even more platforms;  it’s been ported for both the PlayStation Network and Mac OS. The game is also making it to the Telltale games store as well as InstantAction.com.

If you thought that news was awesome, then you will love this bit of juicy news. The second Secret of Monkey Island SE: LeChuck’s Revenge is coming to many platforms as well. The platforms include the iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 this summer.

The exact release dates are unknown, sadly.

Official Press Release from Nintendo :

Australia, 10 March, 2010 –Nintendo confirms that the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service have seized game copiers (commonly referred to as R4 cards) and other counterfeit Nintendo products from an importer attempting to distribute the products in Australia. This is the first Australian customs seizure of game copiers of this type.

Video game piracy continues to be a serious problem in Australia. Nintendo attributes it to the availability of game copiers, the devices that circumvent the technical protection measures embedded in the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems that enable the play of illegal Nintendo software downloaded via the Internet. Game copiers infringe Nintendo’s trademarks and copyright and breach the “circumvention device” provisions of the

Nintendo has been working with the Australian enforcement authorities to curtail the spread of piracy for more than 10 years.

The seizure in Australia follows another recent significant Nintendo action. Earlier this month, Nintendo has taken successful action in the Federal Court in Australia against an importer and online seller of game copiers establishing that these actions are illegal and the consequences are real.

Nintendo is also taking action against distributors and sellers of game copiers and other infringing devices in many other countries around the world. In some countries, successful criminal proceedings have been brought against the manufacturers, suppliers and sellers of game copiers.

For further information regarding the recent Federal court civil action against the importer and online seller of game copiers please see our Media Release dated 22 February 2010 titled “Nintendo Successfully Takes Action Against R4 Cards” which can be found at: http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&nid=79

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Whats everyone think of this little incident … your thoughts …

Want to MOVE ?? With Motion ?  Well Playstation have delivered !! Check out the official Sony Press Release below.

Sydney, March 11, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that PlayStation®Move motion controller for PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, launches worldwide this fall (Australian Spring), offering a motion-based, high-definition gaming experience unlike anything on the market. Concurrently with its launch, SCE will also release PlayStation®Move sub-controller to be used along with the motion controller for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects. The PlayStation Move platform, including the motion controller, sub-controller, and PlayStation®Eye camera*1, together with a strong lineup of software titles, will deliver an innovative and highly immersive experience on the PS3 system.
The combination of the PS3 system and PlayStation Eye camera detects the precise movement, angle, and absolute position in 3D space of PlayStation Move motion controller, allowing users to intuitively play the game as if they themselves are within the game. PlayStation Move motion controller delivers unmatched accuracy through its advanced motion sensors, including a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a terrestrial magnetic field sensor, as well as a color-changing sphere that is tracked by PlayStation Eye camera. Through PlayStation Move system, both fast and subtle motion can be detected, whether the user is swinging a tennis racket, or painting with a brush. With PlayStation Move motion controller, users can provide direct input through action buttons and an analog trigger, while receiving physical feedback from rumble functionality and visual feedback from the sphere’s ability to display a variety of different colors. Furthermore, PlayStation Eye camera can capture the player’s voice or image, enabling augmented reality experiences

The newly announced PlayStation Move sub-controller is a one-handed controller, developed to further expand the game play options that PlayStation Move games can offer*2. PlayStation Move sub-controller features a sleek curved design that pairs with the motion controller and comes with an analog stick and directional buttons that allow users to easily control the game when moving characters or choosing a direction. Like all other Wireless Controllers for the PS3 system, it comes with a built in lithium-ion rechargeable battery as well as Bluetooth® technology, enabling the controller to transfer the input information wirelessly to the PS3 system without a cable. PlayStation Move motion controller and sub-controller will further broaden the gaming experience on the PS3 system for all genres, from games that use one motion controller to games that use both controllers.

The introduction of PlayStation Move controllers has been well received within the industry and now 36 third party developers and publishers*3 have decided to support PlayStation Move platform. In fiscal year 2010, SCE Worldwide Studios will also release more than 20 games that are either dedicated to or supported with the PlayStation Move platform.
SCE, with strong support from software developers and publishers, will deploy various measures to enhance the PlayStation Move software title line-up and vigorously promote the PS3 platform.

*1 Users will need to use the PlayStation Eye camera to enjoy PlayStation Move motion controller on PS3.
*2 DUALSHOCK® or SIXAXIS® Wireless Controller can also be used in place of the sub controller.

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Who’s EXCITED ??? Let us know what you think of  MOVE !! Do you believe it has what it takes to take on the Wii Mote and the Microsofts MONSTER – Project Natal ??  Only time will tell.  But let us know what you think.  Leave a comment below.

Capcom have announed the final piece of the Super Street Fighter IV puzzle.  Meet HAKAN !!

He likes to get all oiled up, down and dirty. Hakan is an oil wrestler hailing from Turkey. Using lubricant to assist in his battles, this slippery character brings some of the most insane moves and ultra combos to the series.

Check out the video trailer below and some more screenshots futher down.

Super Street Fighter IV will be out on April 30th for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with 10 new characters, new Ultra combos, new stages, the return of bonus rounds and beefed-up online modes (including the free tournament mode DLC after launch).  Also make sure you have Pre-ordered your copy as the are some ULTRA-COOL-COMBO goodies to go with it when you do

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Let us know what you think of Hakan,  do you think hes stronger than Zangief ? or even better than him

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The Windows Phone 7 will have Xbox Live support and certain games available will have achievements that will be updated directly to your Xbox Live Account.

The games on the phone will be worth 200 gamerscore each, the gamerscore will be added directly to your total gamerscore on your Xbox Live Account. So if you like achievements and you play a lot of games on your phone, the Windows Phone 7 may be for you.

Whats everyone think of this.  What if you don’t own a Windows Mobile device, will this make you jump over and get one ?

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Recently Capcom has released 2 DLC add-ons and 2 costume packs for Resident Evil 5.

You could buy them all separately for about $14, or you could buy the Gold Edition of the game which includes the DLC codes for much more money.

BUT WAIT!
Now there is a cheaper alternative. Buy the ‘Untold Stories Bundle’ and receive both DLC add-ons (Lost in Nightmares, and Desperate Escape) as well as both costume packs for as low as 960MSP (12$) on the Xbox 360, or $12.50 on the PS3.

Why does the Ps3 bundle cost $0.50 more? I don’t know, but if i had to guess, it has something to do with Sony Charging more for Capcom to put the bundle on the Playstation network.

Your thoughts.  Who’s picked this up already ?  Let us know what you think of it.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is dated for release this summer for XBLA, PSN, and PC. At a $15 price tag and incredible graphics the game seems promising. It will follow Lara Croft and her return to a crumbling underworld and its hostile caretakers.

According to developer Crystal Dynamics, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will offer approximately six hours of two-player co-operative action and puzzle-solving (though your pace may vary).

The game does sound very interesting but when I read that it only offered 6 hours of game play it came as a disappointment. When did 6 hours of game play constitute a $15 price tag?

Never bought Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes for DS? Or do you simply not own a DS? Well Clash of Heroes is coming the the Playstation Network, as well as the Xbox Live Arcade in the near future.

The current release date is unknown, but the game will release with completely redrawn HD graphics, as well as a few new artifacts and a few original artifacts tweaked for balanced multiplayer.

For more information visit the game’s website here.

What are your opinions and thoughts?