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AirMech Arena Receiving Closed Beta on Xbox 360

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Ubisoft and Carbon Games have announced that AirMech Arena, the fast-paced, real-time strategy free to play game,  will be receiving a closed beta on the Xbox 360 starting from July 23rd. The closed beta will include all of the features slated for release with the full game, including single-player, multiplayer cooperative and multiplayer competitive gameplay for teams of two to three players. Teamwork is vital to succeed in multiplayer and co-op as players must work together to defend their fortresses against an onslaught of relentless enemies. In AirMech Arena, players command giant transforming robots that fight to capture and protect bases while building colossal armies to take on waves of enemies. As players conquer fortresses, they unlock powerful units, pilots, items and AirMechs and can customize their armies to fit their personal gameplay preferences.

Players who wish to participate in the beta can sign up now by heading to airmecharena.com. An Xbox Live Gold membership will be required for the multiplayer portion of the beta.

Luna’s new English voice actress shown off in latest Sailor Moon clip

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Yesterday Viz Media released their first clip featuring the brand new Sailor Moon English dub and revealing how Usagi and Mamoru will sound and today they have followed up with another video and this one focuses on introducing us to Luna who is now voiced by Michelle Ruff.

The video can be found below where we see Luna speaking with Usagi for the first time and teaching her the phrase she needs to transform. Currently Viz is planning on releasing the Part One, containing the first 23 episodes of the first season, on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and DVD on November 11th.

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos announced for PlayStation 4

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While we may never have seen Onechanbara Z in the West despite getting the first game, it looks like Japan is getting an enhanced version of the game for the PlayStation 4. Famitsu has revealed that D3 Publisher is working on bringing out Onechanbara Z2: Chaos for the PlayStation 4. The title is being developed by Tamsoft and is said to run at 1080p at 60 frames per second.

Today Famitsu released a first look at the game as well as information concerning a new “Cross Merge Combination” feature that will allow multiple characters to attack together. The character art for the playable characters can be found below.

Marie shown off in latest Persona 4 Arena Ultimax screenshots

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Yesterday we learned that Persona 4 Golden’s Marie will be a downloadable character in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and today Famitsu released some additional information as well as a first look at how Marie will appear in the game.

She will make use of the Persona Kaguya to attack enemies and also use various weaponry that she pulls out of her bag, including some really off the wall items, and her special move is called “Thunder of the Bound Flame” which is a one-hit KO move that sees Marie wearing a white robe and using thunder and fog to attack her opponent. Currently no release date or price has been announced for Marie but the game itself is set to be released in Japan on August 28th with Atlus USA bringing the game to North America sometime in the Fall.

New English screenshots for Natural Doctrine released

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Today NIS America released some of the first English screenshots for Natural Doctrine which is set to be released in North America on September 16 and in Europe on September 19. To go along with these new screenshots the game’s official website was launched and a new English trailer was also released and can be found below.

In Natural Doctrine players will encounter a new threat to the kingdom when they go searching for a special material named Pluton within the depths of a mine and now they must warn the kingdom before it is too late. When the game is released it will be available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and the PlayStation Vita.

Titan Comics’ “13 Coins” Issue #2 Preview

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Wondering if you read the headline correctly? Are you thinking “Wait, but the first issue of 13 Coins isn’t even out yet!” Well you are right, and the headline is not a lie. Thanks to the guys over at Titan Comics we have a first hand look at the upcoming second installment to Martin Brennan & Michael B Jackson’s tale of vengeance, and a war between heaven and hell that threatens us all.

So are you ready to check out what issue #2 has in store? I hope so because I am about to post some sweet preview pages for your enjoyment! Check out the gallery below and let us know in the comments whether or not you will be getting in 13 Coins when it launches later this year. 13 Coins Issue #1 will be available from October 8th, with Issue #2 following up on November 5th, so make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the 13 Coins news as it becomes available.

Heroes & Legends: Conquerors of Kolhar Heralded for August 21

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A new fantasy RPG from Cuve Games called Heroes & Legends: Conquerors of Kolhar has been announced by Phoenix Online Publishing. Releasing on August 21 for PC, Mac and Linux via the Steam and Phoenix Online Stores, among other major online retailers, Heroes & Legends: Conquerors of Kolhar will present a story-driven experience featuring random encounters, a fully-fledged crafting system, over 130 monsters to fight and dozens of powers and special abilities.

Players will lead their own party of wizards, warriors, assassins and other character archetypes after building weaponry and armor, preparing for conflict, both physical and magical. As the players progress through the tale, they will unlock new, more challenging scenarios, discover mysterious artifacts for collecting and encounter new friends and foes. Here is the game’s official list of key features:

  • Epic blend of fantasy role-playing and strategy
  • Fight for glory in story-driven quests and random adventures
  • Craft your own custom weapons and armor
  • More than 100 bloodthirsty monsters to battle
  • Dozens of powers and special abilities to pick from

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Heroes & Legends: Conquerors of Kolhar offers RPG fans of all skill levels the chance to dive right in and enjoy engaging fantasy battles in seconds. We’re pleased to provide enthusiasts with yet another great reason to go adventuring this summer. – Scott Steinberg, general manager of Phoenix Online Publishing. 

You will find in Heroes & Legends elements that you won’t find in other RPGs, but it’s still a tribute to the fine J-RPGs of our youth. Its challenges will appeal to the older hardcore as much as to the newcomers. – Jerome Bodin, game designer and owner of Cuve Games.

Check out the gallery below for first screenshots, as well as the announcement trailer embedded further down.

Sailor Moon’s new English dub previewed in latest video

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Today Viz Media released a preview of their brand new English dub of Sailor Moon. In the video, which you can find below, we are only treated to Stephanie Sheh’s portrayal of Usagi/Sailor Moon and Robbie Daymond who is voicing Mamoru/Tuxedo Mask.

Currently Viz is planning on releasing the Part One, containing the first 23 episodes of the first season, on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and DVD on November 11th with the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack coming with a number of bonus content such as a chipboard box and an eighty eight page booklet containing character profiles, episode guides, and artwork. Also those who pre-order the anime through Rightstuf will receive a limited Sailor Moon 1.5″ coin featuring Sailor Moon’s first transformation brooch while supplies last.

Marie to be a post-launch DLC fighter in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

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This week’s issue of Famitsu has revealed that the girl who was introduced in Persona 4 Golden will finally be stepping into the arena as post-launch DLC for Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Courtesy of Zaregoto, Marie, the “Hollow Forest Tsundere Poet,” will be using a fighting style that is said to use various long-ranged attacks using items from within her bag as well as close up blows and the Persona she will be fighting with is Kaguya.

No price was announced at this time but additional details were revealed in the magazine in the form of a lobby that players can fight in online that will feature a chat function and allow players to control an avatar and look around various places. Currently Atlus is planning on releasing the game on August 28th in Japan while North America is set to get  the title sometime this Fall.

Abyss Odyssey Launches on the PSN and Steam; Launch Trailer in Tow

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Well, it seems we are in the Summer months. Its not just the heat that brings that realization, but the fact that after a good wait, the much anticipated Abyss Odyssey is now available on the Playstation Network and Steam alike. From Atlus USA and Ace Team, this side-scrolling action romp brings a gripping art style and thrilling narrative to the platform, allowing players to execute combos and abilities in a world that never plays the same way twice.

Today, a launch trailer has released for the game, featuring a nice catch-up of whats in store, and you can check out the clip down below and prepare to go into the Abyss as of today.