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New character and release date confirmation for DmC

New character and release date confirmation for DmC Fans of the Devil May Cry series awaiting (or not looking forward to) the fifth official entry in the series, titled DmC, will not be able to play the game this year as Capcom has officially confirmed the release date for English speaking territories. As reported by Capcom Unity today, Capcom will be...
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Supernatural Convention hits Australia next weekend

Supernatural Convention hits Australia next weekend Next weekend, Supernatural will invade Sydney and Melbourne when Hub Productions hold their annual All Hell Break’s Loose convention, this year titled All Hell Break’s Loose III. The event will bring several of the legendary Supernatural TV series’ cast members together, including: Jim...
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Bollywood themed DLC for Zumba

Bollywood themed DLC for Zumba Popular fitness video game for the Microsoft Kinect device, Zumba Fitness Rush, is getting new downloadable content offering, and will soon be available for purchase on the Xbox Live Marketplace. This downloadable content will feature musical dance routines and songs from the Indian film industry,...
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WIN – Nitro Circus Tickets + DVD

WIN – Nitro Circus Tickets + DVD We have one Nitro Circus prize pack give away courtesy of Beyond Home Entertainment. The prize pack includes:    An adult double pass to see Nitro Circus at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Sunday 27th May, 2012 – Valued at $159.80 (Section: Lower, Row L). A copy of the Nitro Circus Live: Life in...
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LinJie V Comic Show CosPlay Photos 2012

LinJie V Comic Show CosPlay Photos 2012 For anyone living in Beijing China, LinJie V (Five) comic show was on today, so it was another perfect excuse for the Capsule Computers Crew to attend and cover the event and check out the awesome CosPlay that was on show.  LinJie comic show has always been and is the only event that is held outdoors and...
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Major details for EB Games Expo Sydney 2012

Major details for EB Games Expo Sydney 2012 With the fall of Melbourne Games Expo a few years ago, the gaming audience of Australia needed an expo for their gaming fix. EB Games answered that will with the EB Games Expo. The press event made its debut last year and it took place in the Gold Coast, getting a large attendance from gamers and...
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Registrations open at the new Rockstar Games Social Club

Registrations open at the new Rockstar Games Social Club Rockstar Games Social Club recently received a major reboot, and registration are now open, allowing players to set up their Social Club Crew. This online social media network will be integrated with the multiplayer component of Rockstar video games, mainly the highly anticipated Max Payne 3. Players can...
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Official Japanese cosplayer for Lollipop Chainsaw

Official Japanese cosplayer for Lollipop Chainsaw While we are familiar with the official North American cosplayer for Suda 51′s upcoming zombie killing action game, Lollipop Chainsaw, we have also been introduced to the official Japanese cosplayer for the game. The lovely Jessica Nigri won a nationwide contest to become the official ‘Juliet...
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Max Payne 3 Issue #1: “After the Fall” Out Now

Max Payne 3 Issue #1: “After the Fall” Out Now Max Payne 3 Issue #1: “After the Fall” is out now for your reading/viewing pleasure.  The comic book  is written by Dan Houser and Remedy’s Sam Lake, and features cover art from Greg Horn and pencils and inks by Fernando Blanco. The three part series will delve deep into Max’s dark...
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Transformers Prime is coming to DVD

Transformers Prime is coming to DVD In an announcement that equates to an earth shattering explosion, Madman have confirmed that Transformers: Prime, which they licensed as part of their Hasbro deal, will be crash landing onto the prime real estate that is DVD, in case you didn’t expect that when they licensed the title. They plan on...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 1 and 2 coming in June

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 1 and 2 coming in June The first season of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic has been picked up by Madman for release and distribution on DVD, and the first two volumes will be released in Australia on 20 June 2012. Volume 1 is titled as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic- Friendship Changes Everything and Volume 2 will be...
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Daria Complete Series Review

Daria Complete Series Review Daria – The Complete Animated Series Studio: MTV Publisher: Beyond Home Entertainment Format: DVD Release Date: May 2, 2012 Price: $49.95 - Available Here Overview: What does it mean to be young? What is it about youth that we connect to? Why does a show like Daria connect so effortlessly with...
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WWE Extreme Rules 2012 Review

WWE Extreme Rules 2012 Review WWE Extreme Rules 2012 Company: World Wrestling Entertainment Location: Chicago, Illinois Arena: Sun Life Stadium Date: 29/04/2012 Price: $54.95 Order Here *All photographs featured in this article are a property of World Wrestling Entertainment and can be found on their official site. In the beginning of...
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Axe Cop Gets Animated Series

Axe Cop Gets Animated Series Fox has announced they will be adopting Axe Cop for their new Saturday night animation block, Animation Domination HD. For those unaware of the pure awesomeness, Axe Cop started as an online comic in 2010, written and created by then 5-year old Malachai Nicolle and arranged and drawn by his 29-year-old...
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Cherry Tree High Comedy Club Review

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club Review Cherry Tree High Comedy Club Publisher: Capcom, Nyu Media Ltd (Localisation) Developer: 773 Platforms: PC Release Date: 27/04/2012 Price: $7.99 Available Here Overview: Digital distribution has given many independent and passionate video game developers an opportunity to share their creations with the rest...
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WIN – Voltron Force

WIN – Voltron Force We have 3 copies of Voltron Force to give away on DVD courtesy of Beyond Home Entertainment. All you have to do to win is to simply answer the following question: What is Voltron the Defender of? If you think you know the answer, Send an email to comps@capsulecomputers.com along with your name and...
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Monster Rancher now on Hulu

Monster Rancher now on Hulu An old school anime series has popped up on Hulu for American viewers this week, here’s a clue as to what series it is (incase the images and heading didn’t give that away): He was transported to a far away land, to a world where monsters ruled. He played the game like an ace and now he is in...
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Shinji Mikami working on new survival horror game

Shinji Mikami working on new survival horror game Bethesda Softworks are taking publishing duties for an upcoming title being developed by Tango Gameworks, the game at this stage has the code name of ‘Zwei’. The game is a survival horror title being directed by none other than the legendary Shinji Mikami, his impressive resume includes titles...
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Anime Conventions are Dangerous!

Anime Conventions are Dangerous! Did you know that Anime Conventions are in fact dangerous? Well the proof is in the pudding, at the Anime Boston convention recently, Police were called to the scene after several calls were made to 911 regarding a ‘ruckus’ at the event after party. “Cops were called to the Back Bay...
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Shifting World now available in North America

Shifting World now available in North America Hitting stores today exclusively for the Nintendo 3D handheld  is Shifting World, a unique puzzle driven adventure game published by Aksys Games. The title is available now for a RRP of $30. Shifting World takes place in a unique world where the only colours seem to be black, white, and gray. The unique...
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Madman acquire three new anime feature films for local release

Madman acquire three new anime feature films for local release At the recent Supanova convention in Gold Coast (Brisbane), Madman Entertainment has announced some new acquisitions for 2012. These acquisitions are three new anime feature films and they will be distributed in Australia. First off is Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror, a computer generated...
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Release date confirmation for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2

Release date confirmation for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Upcoming sniping intensive first person shooter by City Interactive, titled Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 has been given a release date of 21 August 2012. The game is set to launch for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC plaforms. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 will be powered by the CryENGINE3 and as such will feature...
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Original Max Payne 3 Comics Series Produced by Marvel Coming Soon

Original Max Payne 3 Comics Series Produced by Marvel Coming Soon ROCKSTAR Games today have Announced a 3-part original Max Payne 3 comic series created in partnership between Rockstar Games and Marvel Custom Solutions – to be released as a digital graphic novel and in limited print editions. Written by Dan Houser and Remedy’s Sam Lake, and featuring cover art...
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Dragon Age and Mass Effect anime films heading to Australia

Dragon Age and Mass Effect anime films heading to Australia Huge announcement for Bioware fans as two of the company’s current juggernaut RPG franchises, Dragon Age and Mass Effect, are getting anime movie adaptations. Leading anime publishers, Madman Entertainment and FUNimation, will be joining forces to distribute both animated feature films on both Blu-Ray...
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Jiong Jiong Comic Show & Cos Play 2012

Jiong Jiong Comic Show & Cos Play 2012 For anyone living in Beijing China, Jiong Jiong Comic Show & Cos Play 2012 (JJYS) held in the China National Convention Center was on yesterday, Sunday 15th April 2012, so it was another perfect excuse once again for the Capsule Computers Crew to attend and cover the event.  The event was very well...
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First trailer for Pokemon Black 2 and White 2

First trailer for Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 Hot off the internet presses is the very first trailer for the next entry in the Pokemon franchise, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, and this one is a two minute trailer showing off plenty. Main things showcased in the trailer are the new characters, with some of the game’s gym leaders shown as well. The...
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