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Soulcalibur: Lost Swords now available on the PlayStation 3

April 23, 2014

If you were to go check the PlayStation Store today you may have noticed that Soulcalibur: Lost Swords has been made available for download. Well today Bandai Namco has released the free-to-play game onto the PlayStation 3. The game allows players to battle against various foes and earn items and weapons to customize their fighter.

It is worth noting that the game is similar to Tekken Revolution as it will require the player to either wait for their energy to recharge between battles or spend money to accelerate the process. Being a single player game only, there is no versus mode in Soulcalibur: Lost Swords but players can choose to upload their character for other players to download and assist them in battles as an ally.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment heading to North America in Summer

Travis Bruno

April 23, 2014

Now this is some surprising news. I mean considering the Sword Art Online anime was popular enough to be shown on television in North America and both the original light novels and manga are being translated into English, Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment didn’t seem to have a chance at being localized. Well, turns out that Bandai Namco is doing just that.

Today the company has announced that they will be releasing the game as a downloadable title this Summer in North America for the PS Vita. The game allows players to play as Kirito, though they can change his looks and his name, and they will battle through the Aincrad tower starting at the 76th floor. Screenshots of the game can be found below and outside of battling enemies and bosses, players can also raise their relationships with the many heroines in the game.

Batman: Arkham Origins Cold, Cold Heart DLC Available Now

Andrew Day

April 23, 2014

Tonight is a cold night in Gotham City as a blanket of ice and snow covers its tall buildings and its littered streets. Warner Bros. have announced that the latest story DLC for last year’s Batman: Arkham Origins has finally arrived, and gives us a look at the infamous Mr. Freeze and his first meeting against the Batman.

The Cold, Cold Heart Story Add-On introduces new locations including Wayne Manor and GothCorp, taking players on an ice-cold journey as Victor Fries encounters Batman for the first time. Players will have access to all new gadgets including Thermocharged Batarangs and Thermal Gloves. Batman is also equipped with his powerful Extreme Environment (XE) suit to take down Mr. Freeze and his Cryo-thugs in hours of new story content.

Owners of the season pass can grab the DLC for free now, but players can still purchase it individually for $13.45. We reviewed Batman: Arkham Origins when it launched last year and are eager to play through this DLC. We also have a small trailer below that will show you some of the new gameplay mechanics introduced in the expansion, so be sure to check it out. Remember that this year is the 75th Anniversary of the cape and cowl, so make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers through the year for all the Batman news as it becomes available.

Kick-Heart Creator Directs Episode of Adventure Time

Kane Bugeja

April 23, 2014

Kick-Heart Creator Directs Episode of Adventure Time

Adventure-Time-Food-Chain-Screenshot-01 — **With Jake the Dog and Finn the Human…wait**

You read it right folks, the creator of the Kickstarter funded short Kick-Heart, and now director of the Ping Pong anime, Masaaki Yuasa has turned his talents towards Western animation. An upcoming episode of Adventure Time, entitled Food Chain, was written, storyboarded and directed by Yuasa, adding his personal flair into an already bizarre series.

A sneak peek of the episode has been released, revealing that the episode will centre around Finn and Jake as they learn about the majesty of the food chain, with a little help from Magic Man…though wherever he’s concerned the word “help” is completely subjective.

So check out the video below and see what Yuasa adds to the world of Adventure Time. Seriously, check it out. It’s weird in an awesome sort of way…damn Magic Man.

Prepare Yourself for your Journey Into Nyx

Andrew Day

April 23, 2014

Get ready Magic players! The last installment in the massively popular Theros block is just about here. Journey Into Nyx will see the plucky young Planeswalker; Elspeth Tirel team up with her longtime companion Ajani Goldmane and finally face down the fanatic god of revels; Xenagos in a battle that will shatter the heavens and the earth.

This weekend see’s the official Prerelease tournament taking place, where players will be able to attend, build a deck of the new cards and try them out before the official release next week. Like previous Theros events, this will be a part of the Hero’s path, leading up to our very own battle against a god early next month.

Also like previous Theros-block prerelease tournaments, players will pick one of five prerelease colour packs that truly represent where their heroism has been forged; White — Forged in Glory, Blue — Forged in Intellect, Black — Forged in Tyranny, Red — Forged in War, and Green — Forged in Pursuit.

Prerelease tournaments will be taking place at your Local Gaming stores this weekend April 26-27th so make sure you check them out. With the Theros block coming to a close, once the set is officially released we will be doing an entire set review with individual looks at all three blocks and some of its strategies and synergies. So for all the Magic: The Gathering news as it becomes available, be sure to stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call heading West this year

Travis Bruno

April 23, 2014

Today Square Enix has announced that they will be bringing the sequel to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy over to North America sometime later this year for a price of $39.99. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call features a massive upgrade in content that includes over 200 songs from the long-running series and sixty different playable characters that range from spin-offs to even the most recent title, Lightning Returns.

Players will also be able to enjoy a number of new gameplay modes including a Versus Battle Mode which will allow players to compete against others, a Quest Medley mode which places pieces of music against unique quests that players can undertake. There is also the Collecta Crystarium system that allows players to collect ‘CollectaCards’ to boost their character stats.

Tales of Hearts R Receives English Subtitled Trailer

Kane Bugeja

April 23, 2014

Coming Soon-ish…

Having only recently been confirmed to be receiving a localisation for the Western world, a subtitled trailer for Tales of Hearts R has been released by Bandai Namco.

Tales of Hearts R follows the story of Kor Meteor, a brave young man living in a small village by the sea, as he sharpens his fighting skills under the watchful eye of his grandfather. Impressed with Kor’s growing skill, his grandfather bequeaths to him a special type of weapon known as a Soma. Soma users must possess exceptionally strong Spiria, the source of all life from which the human mind and will are derived.
Armed with his Soma, Kor soon encounters a young woman named Kohaku Hearts who has been placed under a spell by a mysterious witch. As Kor attempts to lift the spell, he accidentally shatters Kohaku’s Spiria Core, the source of her emotions. Kor must set out on a journey to find a way to make Kohaku’s Spiria whole once more.

Though there is still no definitive release date, the trailer below is a sign of progress. Which is good.

Nissan PlayStation GT Academy Competition is Now Live in Australia

Chris Chu

April 23, 2014

The 2014 season of the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy competition is now live in Australia. This competition gives Gran Turismo 6 players the chance to become a professional racing driver.

GT Academy has been held continuously since 2008, and this year, anyone in a participating country that has Gran Turismo 6 and a PS3 will be able to enter the free qualifying rounds within the game’s automatic online updates. There are also live events where prospects can possibly enter the qualifying rounds. PlayStation gamers from Australia, India, Mexico, Middle East, and Thailand who are successful will win a spot at the National Final event that will be held in their respective countries. From there, leading competitors will qualify for the International Race Camp at the famous Silver Circuit. The International winner will receive three months of intensive training to prepare the winner for the Dubai 24 Hour Race in January on 2015.

The GT Academy update is available on GT6 now and can be played until 16:59 Australian Eastern Standard Time on Monday 16 June 2014. Anyone with a PSN ID and a copy of Gran Turismo 6 can join. Entry details can be found on their official site here.

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace hitting PAL regions on April 30th

Travis Bruno

April 23, 2014

While gamers in North America have been able to play Ragnarok Odyssey Ace since the beginning of April, gamers in PAL regions have been making due with the original version of the game. Well today Gung Ho Online has announced that they are planning on releasing this enhanced version of the game next week on April 30th for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

Ragnarok Odyssey ACE hits the EU/AU/NZ territories on April 30th. Are you ready to smash some giants with your all new ACE skills?
— GungHo (@GungHo_America) April 21, 2014

This version of the game comes with a number of enhancements and end game content that the original did not have and you can check out our review of the game when it was released in North America by XSEED here.

Lethal Lance Set to Hit iOS Devices May 1st

Kane Bugeja

April 23, 2014

Lethal Lance Set to Hit iOS Devices May 1st

Lethal-Lance-Screenshot-01 — **The name speaks for itself**

Game developer LL Team and Bulkypix have banded together to create Lethal Lance, set to launch on May 1st for iOS devices. Reminiscent of old school platformers, a recurring theme nowadays (*cough* Mighty No. 9 *cough*), this game does include one small upgrade to the classic formula: a shotgun. Eviscerate your foes with this powerful weapon and carve yourself a path to the end of each of the 32 levels. With 4 environments altering the terrain, there’s plenty of opportunity to admire the scenery whilst blasting your enemies away. For those more competitive at heart, Lethal Lance will utilise the Game Center and allow players to compete with their friends.

So until May 1st rolls around, you’ll have to make do with the screenshots below. It’s not much, but it should get you excited for some gunslingin’ platformin’ adventures. I wish all side scrollers had shotguns…

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