Transformers: Age of Extinction enjoyed its world premiere in Hong Kong last night, with a 1:1 scale Optimus Prime watching over the red carpet. Later in the evening, Imagine Dragons took to the stage to perform a set which included their original track made just for the film, ‘Battle Cry‘.
Images from the event can be seen in the gallery below. Also, speaking of the Autobot leader, watch the following clip which features Mark Wahlberg’s Cade in questioning over the location of Optimus Prime. And finally, released today by Paramount Pictures is another new clip from the movie, called ‘Found a Transformer’, embedded at the bottom of this article for your viewing convenience. Transformers: Age of Extinctions hits theatres nationwide on July 25. Look for our review closer to the date.
Ok horror fans, it is time turn off the lights, close the curtains, shut the doors and sit down in front of your TV for one hell of a fright fest, as last year’s terrifying Steam title; Outlast has finally made its way to Xbox One. The game’s release was announced this morning via the Major Nelson blog and is now available for players around the world. If you don’t know much about the title, then here is the official synopsis:
In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors wait inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation, the asylum has been operating in strict secrecy… until now. Acting on a tip from an anonymous source, independent journalist Miles Upshur breaks into the facility, and what he discovers walks a terrifying line between science and religion, nature and something else entirely. Once inside, his only hope of escape lies with the terrible truth at the heart of Mount Massive.
You can grab Outlast on Xbox One for $26.95 by clicking here. Are you excited about Outlast finally making the jump to Xbox One, or have you already played through it on PC and vowed never again? Let us know in the comments below and remember to stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the horror gaming news as it becomes available.
We are less than a month away from the next Core Set release for Wizard’s hugely popular strategy card game; Magic: The Gathering, and we are even closer to the digital release of Magic 2015 – Duels of the Planeswalkers. If you have played any DotP game in the past, you will likely know that owning it gets you access to a promotional booster pack of 6 cards, including one special promotional foil card from the upcoming set. Well, without further adeiu, check out your promos for this year:
So there you have it, your promo cards for Magic 2015 – DotP are two of the “Souls” Cycle of creatures being released in M15. Each Soul related to a specific plane in the Magic multiverse and has some pretty sweet abilities that capture the feel of the plane they represent (and they can use their ability one last time even after they are destroyed). The Soul of Ravnica is available to anyone who purchases the Xbox 360 or Xbox One versions of the game, while Soul of Zendikar is for those who purchase on PC, iPad and Android.
So what do you think of the two promotional Souls? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to check out our preview of Magic 2015 – Duels of the Planeswalkers here. M15 and DotP are both only about a month away, so make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the awesome Magic news as it becomes available.
Ladies and gentlemen, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and as if today wasn’t lovely enough the guys over at Titan Comics have bestowed upon us a brand new preview! We recently shared the announcement of the new comic book; 13 Coins from the creative team of Martin Brennan & Michael B Jackson (the screenwriters of Hitman: Absolution) and now we have some sweet new preview pages and an official synopsis to show you!
From Eisner award winning artist, Simon Bisley, and the screenwriters of Hitman: Absolution (Martin Brennan & Michael B Jackson), comes the story of a new superhero… The story of John Pozner, a tormented ex-con on a quest for vengeance, when he discovers that he is descended from angels, and is the living key to Earth’s future, or Heaven’s fall.
The concept looks pretty sweet, and the guys behind it have some real credibility going into it after the success of Hitman: Absolution, so this looks like it might be one of those books that is worth your while to check out. We have a few preview pages below so you can take a closer look at what you will be getting when the book hits store shelves on October 8th. As always, make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the 13 Coins news as it becomes available.
ATLUS have today released another two character spotlight trailers for their upcoming “Persona” fighting game “Persona 4 Arena Ultimax” and those two fighters just so happen to be, well, let’s call them…archenemies. Yu Narukami and Tohru Adachi both take center stage in the latest pair of gameplay trailers with each of them showing their super cool, “Persona-style” skills. The two definitely walk on common ground and these trailers show that it goes a little deeper than just similar looking “Personas”.
Yu continues to look stylish as he slices and dices enemies while Adachi just seems downright out of his mind…the way it should be. Head down below to check out the two new trailers and don’t forget to hit up our comments section to let us know what you think. The game is set for a Japanese release on the 28th of August with a North American and European release to follow. “Persona 4 Arena Ultimax” is a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 title.
Bandai Namco Games Japan have today released a brand-new trailer for their upcoming PlayStation Vita title “Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth“. This new trailer gives audiences a nice look at the game’s design as well as it’s dungeon-crawling gameplay mechanic and it’s RPG-style battle mechanic.
So far only announced for Japan, “Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth” is a newly announced game for the PlayStation Vita that, once again, takes audiences on a digital adventure alongside some awesome monster pals, the likes of which a great deal of the target audience grew up with.
It takes place in what looks to be the “real world” but as the trailer goes on you soon see that elements of the “Digital World” have started to seep in. The trailer features series mascot Agumon as well as fan favorites like Terriermon and Angewoman. It has been said to play similar to older “Digimon” RPG titles and will feature a leveling system reminiscent of classic JRPGs.
The game has only been announced for a release in Japan in 2015 with no word being heard about a Western release. The “Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth” gameplay trailer can be seen in our featured video section below so head down there now to check it out.
ATLUS only just released their new “Persona” 3DS title “Shadow Of The Labyrinth” over in Japan and already they’ve announced the first paid DLC for the new game, luckily for players…it’s pretty cheap. The game’s initial DLC release came in the form of two free Personas (Kaguya and Orpheus) that can be “equipped” by character and used in battle.
This time around is a little different only because this time you can’t just charge it to ATLUS’ tab. Thanatos of Persona 3 and Magatsu Izanagi of Persona 4 have just been announced as the two latest DLC items, each of which will go for ¥200 which roughly equals about US$2.00. Thanatos comes to you at level 70 with the “Gates Of Hades” skill while Magatsu Izanagi comes to you at level 92 with the “Calamity Seed” skill. Both these Persona are extremely powerful and would be a great addition to any team.
This DLC has so far only been announced for Japan with the game being released in North America and Europe sometime this Fall/Autumn. ATLUS have also teased an upcoming DLC which has something to do with the three “Velvet Room” companions. That is said to be unveiled on the 25th of this month so stick to the site for when that comes about.
Well here it is folks, the semi-conclusion to what has been a rather strange series. With last episode ending on yet another Hitoe related breakdown, it’s time to see if this group of tormented friends can ever enjoy the simplicity of a life without WIXOSS. But once all is said and done, as Ruko’s final confrontation against Iona comes to pass, one question will be answered: Who’s wish is greater?
Selfish Desire
Ok, so I feel like a bit of a broken record by this point, but man has Hitoe had it rough. What with the losing her memories and the searing mental pain that arose when recollection turned to her friends. But such is the cost of WIXOSS…at least that’s what they told us. I have to say this series isn’t very consistent in its depiction of consequence. I recall, in the early days of the series, somebody explaining that a loss would render a Selector devoid of all memories related to said vocation. Yet both Hitoe and Akira, who has remained notably absent from the series, both remembered it all. Which is especially jarring for Hitoe, who was purposely stripped of specific memories. However, yet another conflict has arisen in regards to these so called rules: Hitoe remembered her friends. You know, those people whom she was to never be able to recall, or touch, or connect with in any way. Well she’s done all of those now and she’s completely fine. Seriously, recalling her lost memories did cause her pain, but she was able to fight through it like she had a fever. I mean, it’s sweet and all that she knows her friends once again, but what was the point of her entire character arc if she was just going to undermine her penalty? It just seems a little rushed which, especially considering how every other plot thread was handled in this anime, undermined the emotional impact of the entire endeavour. On top of all this, Hitoe also gained information that she shouldn’t have. I also seem to remember Yuzuki saying that a LRIG could never divulge the secrets of WIXOSS to their Selector. I suppose she could’ve learnt it from someone else, but Hitoe really isn’t the type to socialise and with her aversion to Ruko, Yuzuki becomes the only place she could’ve acquired the information. Oh well, it’s just another question left unanswered at this point.
Now we come to the heart of the matter: Iona. That Selector who we all know is bad news, despite the fact that her screentime has been noticeably limited. Though her usual demeanour would present her as cold and calculating, which she is, her true self reveals a much more sinister joy bubbling below the surface. Oh and good news, her twisted emotions are directed at Ruko…for some reason. At this point in time we honestly have no idea why she is so obsessed with Ruko, or why the final condition for her wish was watching Ruko fail, or be emotionally crushed, or something messed up like that. The fact that she called Ruko “Ru” for the entirety of the battle didn’t lessen the creepy factor, nor did her exclaiming that her opponent was “My Kominato Ruko”. What is that all about. My only though is that they’re related somehow, but that’s a plot point straight out of left field with no previous indication. Either way, we’re not going to find out for a while. Though Iona will certainly make another appearance in the future, what with her becoming Ruko’s new LRIG. Not that she lost her old one mind you, Tama just kinda…vanished. Iona also seemed as if she knew she would be reincarnated as Ruko’s LRIG, almost as if she planned it. Along with Yuzuki becoming Hitoe’s LRIG, I’m starting to think WIXOSS runs on coincidences as much as it does ill defined card games.
On a wing and a prayer
While I’m on the topic, what the heck is going on in the White Room? Ruko must’ve stumbled onto a terrifying wish if the apparent goddess behind WIXOSS mentally assaulted Tama in order to prevent it. I assume that freeing all of the LRIGs would have a negative effect on Mayu, whilst also destroying the concept of Selectors, but that doesn’t make it any less cruel. Especially considering that Mayu apparently has a deep connection with Tama. Enough so that she was upset by the wounds Tama had sustained and, on the other side, Tama recalled Mayu’s voice as one she knows better than Ruko’s. Mysterious…ish. I mean, they’re both luminously white LRIG beings, they’re probably related. I mean it explains Mayu’s desire to protect Tama, though the mental anguish just seems abusive. Yet again something we do not know, nor shall we for a while. Also, thoug I understand her desire to protect her friend, Tama pretty much condemned every LRIG in existence by refusing Ruko’s wish. After all, there’s not many people going around desiring change in the WIXOSS world. So good job Tama, things really worked out for the better…
Though decidedly cool, Ruko and Iona’s confrontation raised a number of questions regarding WIXOSS battles, namely: The barrier can break? Apparently, if two decks are strong enough I guess, again I still don’t have a grasp on this game, they can shatter the dimensional barrier that separates them from Earth. Now, when you really consider it, is terrifying. Two LRIGs duking it out in the real world would be detrimental to their surroundings to say the least. We already saw Tama and Ulith clash and shake the foundations on the ridiculous building on which their battle took place. Of course, this event could be limited to the conflict between a Black and White deck, or just Tama and Ulith. We don’t know. Is the dimension shattered permanently? Will the battles change? Can regular humans now see WIXOSS? Did anyone notice the giant explosion caused by Tama? Who knows? Not us.
To a future made bleak…
So you may have picked up on a theme throughout this impression: Questions. As WIXOSS drew to a close, it raised a number of questions and added them to the ones we already had. We’ve got missing allies, villains who won, problems left unsolved and more emotional strife than you can shake a LRIG at. So regardless of whether you like or disliked selector infected WIXOSS, it is not a complete story unto itself. To that end, I turn you to the future when all will hopefully be revealed in selector spread WIXOSS. May we yet learn the answers that we seek…and maybe the actual rules of WIXOSS.
Check out more selector infected WIXOSS Impressions HERE.
V-Jump Magazine always delivers the goods whenever a new Dragon Ball game is on the horizon and this time the magazine is giving us a front on look at the mystery fighter we saw in action in the game’s first official trailer. The character’s face may no longer be a mystery but his purpose and identity still is for the most part, only being referred to in the scans as ‘Future Fighter’ and being said to have come back in time to intervene in history’s biggest battles. We can also see him firing off a signature Kamehameha and a Special Beam Cannon.
Perhaps the biggest reveal in this scan is that Trunks is present, but not wearing his usual Capsule Corp. attire and there is a reason for that. This appears to who is known as Time Patrol Trunks who was a main character in a Korean only release MMO titled Dragon Ball Online. In that game his mission was to send you back in time to pivotal moments in Dragon Ball history so you could relive them as your custom character and it looks like he might serve a similar role here as we can see both this new Trunks and the time travelling ‘Future Fighter’ conversing. Maybe Trunks might be trying to stop this mystery character from messing with the events of the past?
The temple like location teased in previous screenshots has been labelled as the Time Storage Vault and the scan says this vault is a key part to the story in Xenoverse. Another random screenshots shows Krilling running with two Namekian Dragon Balls tucked under his arms while Guldo and the Future Fighter seem to be fighting which pretty much confirms Guldo will be playable and possibly suggest fights may sometimes have more than two people on the battlefield. Another screen shows Goku fighting Dr. Gero with a scanner overylay and another shows Gohan over Piccolo while he lays injured on the ground after being hurt by Frieza.
Some other information on the game from Bandai Namco was also revealed. Dimps is aiming to make the game run at 60fps/1080P on both next gen consoles, but has said that this goal is closer to being reached on the PS4 at the moment. The previous gen versions were also confirmed to not be lesser in terms of content and the experience, with graphics being the major difference between the generations. Xenoverse is definitely shaping up to be the most interesting Dragon Ball game we have had in over 5 years. We will update this article with clearer images as they become available so check back with us as we bring you the latest on Dragon Ball: Xenoverse as it is revealed.
Many team members at Ubisoft Montpellier have relatives or ancestors who went to battle during World War I. To honor their family member’s sacrifices, historical accuracy became an important task in the development of Valiant Hearts: The Great War. The development team partnered up with CC&C in France and IDEACOM International in Canada to access the historical databases that helped create Apocalypse, World War 1, the documentary series, and Apocalypse 10 Lives, an iPad and web app.
Thanks to this partnership,players will be able to access historical information that ties into Valiant Hearts: The Great War, providing gamers with a chance to be both educated and entertained. A new developer diary released by Ubisoft provided the developers a chance to talk about integrating history into their game.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an adventure game that follows four strangers as they seek to find true love for a young German soldier. The game is available for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows.
