When the New Nintendo 3DS was released it bought with it some awesome new features, one of which was themes for the systems home menu. The latest batch of themes come directly from Sega and they use artwork and music from the fan favourite titles Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2. There are four new Sonic themes with each one sporting a different character and menu music. There is Sonic with music from the hub world in Sonic Generations titled White Space: Seaside Hill, Shadow with Radical Highway from SA2, Amy with My Sweet Passion from SA1 and also a Chao theme with the Chao Garden theme.
Check out the video below to see and hear these themes in action. Each theme can be purchased from the Nintendo eShop at $1.99 each ($2.60 in Australia). You can also buy all four for $5.99 which essentially gives you one free or you can go the free route and take the Sonic Boom theme which is also available. Is this a sign Sega is thinking about Sonic Adventure 3? Hopefully but we wouldn’t count on it. Let us know in the comments below which theme you will be downloading, if any. Definitely Shadow the Hedgehog for me, always loved the Radical Highway track.
In case you’ve been naughty all year, get yourself a little more than just a lump of coal this Christmas. For a single price, gamers can snag twelve indie games during the Indie GalaFriday Special bundle sale.
Third Eye Crime – A top down stealth puzzle with cel-shaded style graphics and a killer sense of style.
Coldfire Keep – A retro styled dungeon crawler featuring handcrafted levels and beautiful 3d environments.
Snuggle Truck – Load up your truck with stuffed animals and navigate through the crazy landscapes. Rake in the high score by completing levels quickly, without losing any of your precious cargo.
Sacraboar – A fast paced RTS that pits two teams battling it out to capture each other’s boar trophy.
RIP Trilogy – A top down shooter inspired by arcade shooters of yester-year.
Scourge: Outrbreak – Echo Squad is a band of hardened mercenaries up for any task. But Nogari Corporation may be the one challenge they can’t complete.
After yesterday’s Rockstar QnA, I would have thought that there couldn’t possibly be any more news regarding Grand Theft Auto V for the forseeable future, but oh boy was I wrong. The guys over at Rockstar have gotten into the holiday spirit by releasing a brand new title update that includes a whole lot of Chrismas-themed goodies for Grand Theft Auto Online. Since there’s just so much content being rolled out today, it is probably better to just list it all. So sit back, relax and get a load of the stuff that has been added to the game.
EXPLOSIVE STOCKING STUFFERS
Heat up your season’s greetings with brand new items stocked at Ammu-Nation: a new Homing Missile Launcher and Proximity Mines are here just in time to make spirits bright. These items will be permanently available to acquire and keep.
SNOW DAYS
Those dreaming of a white Christmas are in luck as the forecast calls for the extremely rare phenomenon of San Andreas snowfall to hit on a few special days this holiday season. Be on the lookout and ready to round up your Crew for a friendly snowball fight, but be forewarned, those icy little suckers can pack a wallop.
FREE SEASONAL CHRISTMAS GEAR AND MASKS
Add some merriment to your mayhem with a slew of holiday pajamas, ‘ugly’ Christmas sweaters, new scarves, hats, masks and more are now all available absolutely free to add to your inventory and wear now through Monday January 5th.
MAKE A DASH IN FOUR ALL-NEW VEHICLES
Treat yourself to some new toys this holiday season and fill your garage (now that you can own a third property and garage, also part of today’s Title Update) with four all-new vehicles to purchase – including a tricked out Hot Rod Christmas Ratloader, the sturdy Slam Van, and the fast and flashy Massacro and Jester sports cars with all new Race liveries. These vehicles will be permanently available to acquire and keep.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL CRATE DROPS
Keep your eyes on the sky as Holiday Special Crate Drops will be dropping frequently now through January 5th, stuffed with goodies to collect for your inventory – including a few of the rare vintage GTA tees that you may have missed in some of the Social Club Event Weekends over the past year as well as some brand new ones never before available.
CHRISTMAS DAY GIFTS
On Christmas Day, December 25th, as you’re relaxing in your Los Santos apartment beside your Christmas tree, make sure to check your inventory for a few extra gifts.
SET OFF SOME NEW YEAR’S FIREWORKS
Ring in the New Year with a bang – the Firework Launcher and Firework rocket ammo are coming back and will be available to acquire and use from Christmas Eve until Monday, January 5th. You can score one for free on four special days: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.
So yeah, that’s a tonne of content and all of it is available now for all of you Grand Theft Auto Online players out there. Are you happy with Rockstar’s Christmas gift? Let us know in the comments below and make sure to stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the hottest Grand Theft Auto news as it becomes available.
Just yesterday we learned that NIS America is planning on bringing Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance over in Fall 2015 and today the official Japanese website for the game has went live with new details, artwork, and gameplay clips showing off some of the main bad guys in the game, including the man that everyone wants to kill, Void Dark.
The website also gave new details on the characters as it states that Void Dark is the worst demon emperor in history and his name is known throughout every underworld. With his cold-hearted and brutal strategies that use his “Lost Army” soldiers as tools, he has been unstoppable.
Also detailed is Bloodis, Void Dark’s right hand man who is a demon general that is nearly as powerful as Void Dark, and Majorita, a female general that is loyal to Void Dark and kills anyone who gets in her way, regardless of whether they are an ally or an enemy since they all become tools to wield with her Necromancer powers.
A large batch of artwork and screenshots for Nitroplus and Examu‘s upcoming arcade fighting game Nitroplus Blasters: Heroine Infinite Duel have been released and with these screenshots come a few new character reveals. While a large number of new partner characters have been revealed in these images, the only playable fighter to be revealed is Saya from Saya no Uta.
As far as partner characters are concerned, these screenshots reveal that Another Blood from Kishin Hishou Demonbane, Ishima Kaigen from Hanachirasu, Franco II Nero from Kikokugai – The Cyber Slayer – Outlaw Django, and Miykui Sone from Kimi to Kanojo to Kanojo no Koi have been added in as partner characters. For more details about past character additions as well as some early information about the game you can check out our earlier report here.
Today 2K Games and Turtle Rock Studios revealed details about the Xbox One exclusive open beta that will soon be launching for Evolve. Starting on January 15th at 6 AM EST and running through January 19th, players will be able to try out the game and anything they happen to unlock will be available at the very start of the final retail version. On January 17th the beta will allow players to try out the “Evacuation” game mode.
Turtle Rock Studios also happened to reveal that a third playable monster will be in Evolve and it is called the Wraith and as you can see below it will feature quick movements and two long blades to deal close-range damage. The Wraith has the smallest amount of health amongst the monsters but thanks to its quick speed and abilities, it is a very difficult opponent to damage.
At last year’s E3, Gameloft announced the next installment in their acclaimed Brothers in Arms series – Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War. A long time waiting, Brothers in Arms 3 allows you to select one of the game’s 12 different playable soldiers, each with their own skills. Brothers in Arms 3 is made for playing on-the-go with quick, intense bursts of gameplay.
You can get Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War now as a freemium download through both the iOS App Store and Google Play for Android. For a little more info, check out the game’s release trailer below and let us know in the comments below whether or not you will be playing or if mobile shooters aren’t your thing. As always, make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the awesome mobile gaming news as it becomes available.
Well ladies and gentlemen it has been one long, joyous year. The Xbox One celebrated its first birthday and we here at Xbox Newsbeat have been covering all the latest and greatest news from Microsoft HQ, but now 2014 has come to an end and we have one final issue of our delightful little news blast for your viewing enjoyment. We have five final headlines for your viewing enjoyment, so sit back, relax and enjoy the final Newsbeat for the year.
Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta Trailer
Are you ready for epic space battles? Well you had better be because the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta is a week away! Running for three weeks, the beta will give players a look at what they can expect from the full game. Players will get to play through seven new maps, utilising a variety of new weapons and Spartan abilities. 343 Industries have released a brand new trailer to mark the upcoming beta which you can check out just below. Players who have purchased the Halo: Master Chief Collection will get access to the beta for absolutely nothing.
Vevo Launching on Xbox One
Microsoft have worked hard to ensure that the Xbox One would be more than just a video game console, and become an important addition to your home entertainment system. In commitment to this goal, they have today announced that the video-streaming service Vevo will be launching on the system this week. The new Vevo app gives players access to music videos, brand new tv shows and live performances.
Kalimba Stacks Up the Challenge on Xbox One
Press Play, the team behind Max: The Curse of Brotherhood have released a brand new platformer; Kalimba.a challenging platformer with both single and cooperative action, Kalimbatakes players into the three worlds on the island of Kalimba. The players’ quest to reclaim Kalimba from an evil shaman for the Kalimbi people spans multiple levels portrayed in a distinct “trixelated” graphical style.
You can get Kalimba now through the Xbox Live store right NOW!
Forza Horizon 2: Storm Island Is Here!
Storm clouds are gathering; a fierce tropical storm is about to break. Several of the world’s most iconic off-roaders are lined up, poised to spring with a punch of the gas pedal. Thunder crashes in the distance, an omen of the dangerous terrain and extreme elevation changes that await. Drivers grip their steering wheels, ready to tackle the epic challenges ahead. Welcome to a new land of extremes with the Forza Horizon 2: Storm Island expansion!
The Storm Island expansion brings fans more of what they love about the year’s best racing game: more beauty, more fun, more challenge, and more ways to compete with and against friends. The Forza Horizon 2: Storm Island expansion is available now exclusively on Xbox One and can be purchased from the Xbox Live Store for $26.95 AUD. Forza Horizon 2 VIP owners will receive a 50 percent discount on the expansion.
Well there we have it. 2014 has been a long year filled with ups and downs, and we here at Xbox Newsbeat have loved every minute of it. So which of this week’s headlines managed to grab your attention this week? Let us know in the comments below and remember to stay tuned to Capsule Computers in 2015 for all the latest and greatest Microsoft news as it becomes available.
Section 23 Films has just revealed its release schedule for April 2015, the majority of which are releases from Sentai Filmworks. The following is a list of all of those releases.
DD Fist of the North Star – DVD and Blu-ray. All episodes will be featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles. SRP $49.98 (DVD) and $59.98 (Blu-ray).
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou Complete Collection – DVD and Blu-ray. All episodes will be featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles. SRP $69.98 (DVD) and $89.98 (Blu-ray).
April 21, 2015:
Devil Survivor 2 – Blu-ray only. It will be featured with dual audio. SRP $69.98.
Space Brothers Collection 2 – DVD and Blu-ray. The episodes will be featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles. SRP $49.98 (DVD) and $59.98 (Blu-ray).
Unlimited Psychic Squad – DVD and Blu-ray. All episodes will be featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles. SRP $49.98 (DVD) and $59.98 (Blu-ray).
April 28, 2015:
Hayate the Combat Butler: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – DVD and Blu-ray. All episodes of this season will be featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles. SRP $49.98 (DVD) and $59.98 (Blu-ray).
Nobunaga the Fool Collection 1 – DVD and Blu-ray. The episodes will be featured with dual audio options and English subtitles. SRP $59.98 (DVD) and $69.98 (Blu-ray).
Saiyuki Complete Collection – DVD only. All episodes will be featured with dual audio options and English subtitles. SRP $49.98. It is being released by AEsir Holdings.
On the sixth day of their 7 Days of Christmas promotion, Hanabee announced that they have licensed Humanity Has Declined. It will be released on DVD for a suggested retail price of $49.99 AUD on March 4, 2015. The release will come with two discs, feature Japanese audio with English subtitles and feature the textless opening and ending animation. It can be pre-ordered here.
Sentai Filmworks released the series on both DVD and Blu-ray in 2013. On-disc extras on their release include story digests and the Survival of the Fittest OVAs as well as the textless opening and ending animation. Hanabee’s announcement does not make it clear if they will be including the additional extras as well or if they will be releasing the series on Blu-ray at a later date. Sentai Filmworks describes the series as follows:
For years, declining birth rates have forced what’s left of the human race to cede more and more territory to other beings who have appeared to take advantage of the emptying ecological niche. Now, only a handful of humans remain among the remnants of civilization and Earth is dominated by faeries – tiny, ten-inch tall creatures of surprising intelligence. But humanity’s importance isn’t over quite yet, as young Watashi learns as she makes the decision to return to her hometown and assume her grandfather’s position as an arbitrator between the races. Unfortunately, the job isn’t going to be anywhere near as simple as she expected, and it’s going to take a wisdom far beyond her years to achieve her most important mission. Because it’s not about how often you fall and fail, it’s about how often you get back up and try again, and the human race still has a lot left to accomplish in Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita.
