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PC Gaming on the Go with the Steamboy

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June 16, 2014

The hottest digital game store on PC might soon be in the palm of your hand if all goes to plan. A small startup company is looking to bring Steam in to the portable environment with the idea of the SteamBoy. In an obvious nod to Nintendo’s GameBoy, the SteamBoy is touted to be able to play the majority of games available on the digital store. The developers behind the portable machine have said the console will run SteamOS and feature a Quad-Core CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB built-in memory and a 5-inch 16:9 touchscreen in addition to Wi-Fi and Cellular Data connectivity for online features.

Steam is loved for it’s great sales on digital titles and large amount of content from AAA commercial games like Grand Theft Auto V to critically acclaimed Indie titles, mods and free to play games like Team Fortress 2. It is important to note that this device is in no way associated with Valve or their announced Steam Machine and will not be as powerful, mostly due to the limitations of being a portable device such as battery life. This console is being created by a small startup company, however at the time of writing we could not find a Kickstarter campaign or anything similar, so it is assumed the company is banking on the project being a success and is funding it themselves. You can view the teaser for the devices prototype below. Like the Steam Machine, the SteamBoy is planned for a 2015 release.

Madman announcements from Supanova Sydney 2014

Luke Halliday

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June 16, 2014

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Over this past weekend at Supanova Sydney 2014, Madman Entertainment have released a slew of announcements that have rocked the anime world down under. Following their announcement of the acquisition of Terror in Resonance, they have confirmed that they have acquired the license for the following titles:

Tokyo Ghoul – upcoming anime to be simulcast on AnimeLab in July 2014.
Ben-To – the 2011 action comedy to be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Platforms in September 2014.
Hetalia: Beautiful World – the 5th season of the popular comedy series, to be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Platforms in September 2014.
Black Butler (Live-Action Film) – the live-action adaptation of the anime series of the same name. No release date has been confirmed as of yet for this title.

On top of those title announcements, Madman also confirmed the next locations of the Sword Art Online Art Exhibition Tour. It will be heading to the following conventions on the following dates:

AVCon – July 21-22 at the Adelaide Convention and Exhbition Centre.
SMASH! – August 9-10 at the Rosehill Gardens Race Course.
Auckland Armageddon Expo – October 24-27 at the ASB Showgrounds, Auckland, New Zealand.

That’s it from Madman for now. Stay tuned for more details on these announcements as they come to light in the future.

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Hanabee Announces Streaming Service and New Titles

Luke Halliday

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June 15, 2014

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On Friday the 13th, 2014, Hanabee Entertainment officially announced and launched their very own streaming service alongside a plethora of new titles which will be streamed as part of the service and potentially distributed physically in the future.

The streaming service is online now in BETA form over at www.hanabee.com.au and features newly licensed titles such as Captain Earth, Chaika – The Coffin Princess, Black Bullet, No Game No Life and The Irregular of Magic High School all available for streaming. Also available is Beyond the Boundary a title previously acquired by Hanabee.

President and CEO Eric Cherry states “The talent here is immense and it’s allowed this young company to step into an area typically reserved for those with a lot more resources or simply acting illegally, and that’s a really rewarding accomplishment. We’re both excited to enter this space and humbled by the challenges it brings, which is why we’re chosen to launch in BETA form and on Friday the 13th; ensuring ample amount of excuses are place in the event the launch doesn’t go as planned.”

Stay tuned for further information on the Hanabee streaming service as it progresses through its BETA period and beyond. It is truly the dawning of a new day in the anime industry down under and Hanabee Entertainment are making some major strides.

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Jon Heder at Supanova Sydney 2014

Vicky Martin

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June 15, 2014

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With the recent ten year anniversary of Napoleon Dynamite, it seemed fitting to see Jon Heder make an appearance at Supanova Sydney this weekend from June 13-15.

During the seminar on Saturday, Jon Heder described the gist behind his first movie; “It’s about small town life – Idaho –a little bubble that doesn’t touch the outside word . . . a universal innocence that relates to all the losers.”

Jon Heder began his career in a highly defining role as Napoleon Dynamite, and continues to hold the world renowned status of the famously unique geek. What makes the iconic title so special, is the fact that Jon Heder did not expect the low-budget film to go beyond the walls of a student project, which was shot in just 22 days.

To everyone’s surprise, a fan from the audience took to stage the original dance performance from the film, with his own music and the classic ‘Vote for Pedro’ t-shirt. The most memorable part of the seminar, was hearing Jon talk about the imagined sequel for Napoleon Dynamite, with a fan suggesting the possibility of Napoleon joining the ‘Anchorman’ crew. Can you imagine all of the possibilities?

Jon-Heder-Seminar-Screenshot-1.0 — Mystery Napoleon Dynamite getting ready to groove!

Jon Heder is set to feature in upcoming animation film, Almost Heroes 3D and the adventure game ‘Armikrog‘.

Supanova Sydney’s Zombie Transformation Tutorial with The Makeup Wardrobe

Vicky Martin

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June 14, 2014

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Today at the Supanova Sydney expo, I had the pleasure of meeting Emma-lee Court from The Makeup Wardrobe for the Zombie Transformation Tutorial. The talented makeup artist outlined the essential tools and method for making the perfect zombie, with the help of her bearded model.

Requirements:

Modelling putty/Mortician’s wax
Flexible wax sealer
Steel spatula
Cream-based makeup palette (avoid watercolours)
Makeup brushes (flat and round)
Artificial blood and venous blood (for spatter effect use spray bottle)
Crazy eye contact lenses (caution advised)

Steps:

It is important to choose a hard and stable surface (e.g. forehead) for creating fresh wounds.
Place putty on the chosen surface and form an oval-shape, spread the outer layers with spatula and apply flexible wax sealer.
Mix blue, red and purple colours to paint around the wound, leaving some skin visible for a more realistic look.
Add artificial and venous blood to the inner layers of the wound, be weary of the direction the blood will flow.
Remember not to isolate the wound; make use of the entire canvas for more effective results.
Mix green, yellow and brown to form a dirty avocado colour for the dead skin on the face.
Using black and red colours, trace contours of the face with the makeup brush. Ask the model to hold an angry face to make the indents clearer and process easier.
If you want to add veins, use blue and black colours to paint small squiggles on the face and cover with blood. Highlight the veins with white for a popping effect.

Don’t let the zombies scare you away from the final day of Supanova 2014 tomorrow at the Dome, Sydney Olympic Park!

Indie Gala Friday Special Bundle #3 Now Available

Jamie Laike Tsui

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June 14, 2014

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Indie Gala and Capsule Computers are kicking off the weekend on the right foot! Grab seven great indie games for a low price to keep you busy all summer long. The Indie Gala Friday Special Bundle contains the following games:

Foreign Legion: Multi Massacre brings friends to the original Foreign Legion: Buckets of Blood universe. Foreign Legion: Multi Massacre features both four player co-op and eight player competitive modes. All progression from the first game counts towards Foreign Legion: Multi Massacre!

Cult of the Wind is in Early Access, but pits players pretending to be airplanes against each other in intense dog fights. Players can design their own maps in the game’s classy art deco style with the powerful level editor.

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller – Episode One “The Hangman” is a point and click adventure game starring FBI agent Erica Reed on the hunt for the serial killer that murdered her younger brother Scott.

Victim of Xen is a gender-bending RPG starring Wil, who has been turned into a girl by the witch Xen.

IHF Handball Challenge 12 pits up to five players in the team sport of handball. The game features some of the best league teams and major competitions from around the world.

Mr. Bree+ is a challenging platformer with a retro flair. The game features over 60 levels and an original musical score.

Yury is a retro platformer with graphics inspired by games from the 8-bit Era and the Game & Watch series. The game will challenge platform and arcade veterans with its devious level design. Be sure to vote for the game on Steam Greenlight.

For the first 24 hours of the sale, the Friday Special Bundle will be $1.49. After that, the price goes up! Grab your copy at Indie Gala.

Captain ‘Muhrica!: Frank Miller Wants a go at Captain America

Mateja Simovic

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June 14, 2014

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Frank Miller, renowned creator of the 300 and Sin City graphic novels, has publicly stated on a Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) that he would be interested in writing Captain America comics at Marvel. Miller started the AMA in order to promote the release of his new film Sin City: A Dame to Kill For and when questioned on the topic he explained that he would like to do work Captain America as he “features virtues that my country has either lost or misplaced for a very long time”. He further ruminated that:

“I remember telling people at Marvel, just a few days after 9/11, that I hoped they realized what they had there, because Captain America’s reaction to 9/11 would have been pretty direct.”

Miller has certainly left his mark upon the pop-culture landscape through his body of work. As well as being credited with reinvigorating the popularity of Batman in The Dark Knight Returns and completely redefining Daredevil, Miller is also known for having strong, right-wing political opinions. Miller’s recent works have reflected these strong opinions on more than one occasion with a recent (2011) work, Holy Terror, providing a bitter taste for many. In his defence Miller stated that his intended goal with said work was to create propaganda artwork, but critics point to the the thematic tone of his larger body of work as a counterpoint to the claim of Holy Terror being an isolated incident.

It’s doubtful whether Miller will be given any influence over the writing of Captain America installments, but what do you think? Should Miller be given a chance? Will he do justice to the alter ego of Steve Rodgers, or will the good Captain be undone in the hands of Miller?

Tell us what you think, dear reader.

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by the author in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Capsule Computers.

Five New Screenshots and a Sale Mark Space Run’s Steam Launch

Jamie Laike Tsui

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June 14, 2014

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Five New Screenshots and a Sale Mark Space Run’s Steam Launch

Indie strategy game Space Run finally launched on Steam today. To promote the launch, French “one-man studio” PASSTECH Games released five brand new screenshots of the game. The five screenshots are a varied bunch, featuring both combat and flight through space.

Space Run is a mix of tower defense, strategy, and ship building. Players will need to build their ship on the fly as they ship cargo across the galaxy while fighting off pirates and other would be baddies. The game is now available on Steam for $14.99. To celebrate the launch, the game is 25% off until June 20th. Space Run is only compatible with Windows.

Angry Video Game Nerd Movie Premier Announced

Sanjay Parbhu

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June 14, 2014

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Earlier today a video was uploaded on the Cinemassacre YouTube page revealing the screening times for the Angry Video Game Nerd Movie. 13 Screenings have been set for the film throughout the US with the premiere being shown at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on the 21^st of July, the rest of the screenings will be throughout July and August this year.

Creator of the nerd and director of the movie, James Rolfe, began working on the AVGN film back in 2011, a live trailer event was held during the end of 2012 and was uploaded on the YouTube page. Since then Rolfe has made video updates for his fans in regards to the movies completion, his latest video Dessert Bus ends with the line “I need to do something bigger, something to top everything I’ve already done, but how do I do that?” with a slow zoom and an angry nod to confirm the movie is ever so closer.

Tickets for the premier, as well as five other screenings have sold out, check out the image below for the available dates. More dates plan to be added and the movie is planned for DVD and digital download at the end of the year for all nerd fans outside America.

The Angry Video Game Nerd is a character and popular internet show, the series officially started in 2004 on the Cinemassacre website however the first episode was uploaded to YouTube in 2006. The nerd is a retro video game reviewer who mainly focuses on old Nintendo games; common themes that appear in most of the 119 episodes include his foul language, creative ways of destroying games and drinking the beer Rolling Rock.

Are you a nerd fan? Are you excited for the upcoming movie? Let us know by leaving a comment down below.

Wargame Red Dragon Sails Its Way onto Mac, Celebrates with Sale

Jamie Laike Tsui

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June 14, 2014

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Cold War RTS and military simulator Wargame Red Dragon is now available for Mac. Originally launched on Windows, Linux support was added last week, leaving Mac users all alone. Eugen Systems finally provided Mac users an opportunity to experience an alternate Cold War timeline. Those who already own the game for Windows will be able to download the Linux and Mac ports for free.

As an added bonus, Eugen Systems is celebrating the release with a major sale. Wargame AirLand Battle and Wargame European Escalation are both 66% off. Wargame Dragon is seeing its largest sale yet at 33% off. Those who pick up the entire Wargame Franchise Pack will get a 40% discount until Monday, June 16.