Page 3833 – Capsule Computers

-

April 23, 2014

BLIZZCON^® 2014 DETECTED

Get ready for Blizzard Entertainment’s eighth BlizzCon^® gaming convention and community celebration, taking place November 7–8

Tickets on sale May 8 and May 11

SYDNEY, Australia. – April 23, 2014 – Alert your guilds, clans, houses, and fellowships—Blizzard Entertainment today announced plans for its eighth BlizzCon^® gaming convention, taking place Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8at the Anaheim Convention Centre in Southern California. Terrans, nephalem, Alliance, and Horde from across the multiverse are invited to join Blizzard for a two-day celebration at the nexus of all things Warcraft^®, StarCraft^®, and Diablo^®.

Tickets to BlizzCon will go on sale in two batches, one on May 8 (AEST) and the other on May 11 (AEST). In addition, a limited number of tickets to an exclusive pre-BlizzCon dinner to benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County will go on sale May 15 (AEST).

“BlizzCon is always the biggest highlight of the year for us,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment.“With Hearthstone^™ and Reaper of Souls^™ recently launched and Heroes of the Storm^™ and Warlords of Draenor^™ gearing up for beta, 2014 is already shaping up to be an epic year for Blizzard gamers. We can’t wait to celebrate and share what we’ve been working on with everyone this November.”

In addition to serving as the gravitational gathering point for Blizzard Entertainment’s gaming communities, BlizzCon will offer attendees a chance to enjoy:

Hands-on play time with the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment games
Global finals for Blizzard eSports, including the StarCraft^® II World Championship Series Global Finals
In-depth discussion panels with Blizzard game developers and artists
Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents
Community contests with great prizes
Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment’s game universes
More activities and attractions to be announced

Tickets to attend the convention will be priced at $199 USD (plus applicable taxes and fees) each and will be available for purchase from the online event ticketing service Eventbrite via their website (www.blizzcon2014.eventbrite.com) in two separate batches. The first batch goes on sale at 12 p.m. (AEST) on Thursday, May 8, and the second batch goes on sale at 3 a.m. (AEST) on Sunday, May 11.

Tickets to the BlizzCon Benefit Dinner, which include admission to BlizzCon, will be priced at $750 USD (plus applicable taxes and fees) each, with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (http://www.choc.org) to support their Feeding Therapy Program. Taking place the evening of November 6, this exclusive event offers guests an opportunity to /eat, /drink, and geek out with developers, artists, and other folks from Blizzard before the show—all for a great cause. Approximately 200 tickets to the benefit dinner will be available for purchase beginning 12 p.m. (AEST) on Thursday, May 15 through www.blizzcon2014.eventbrite.com.

Gamers from the far reaches of Azeroth, the Koprulu sector, and Sanctuary looking to enjoy BlizzCon from the comfort of their own home will once again have the option to order a BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, offering comprehensive live coverage of the event via a multichannel Internet stream. Further details on the Virtual Ticket, including pricing, availability, and programming information, will be announced at a later date.

For further details about BlizzCon 2014, including ticket availability and pricing, visit the official BlizzCon website (www.blizzcon.com). Those interested in attending the show in person can make advance hotel reservations now and receive special BlizzCon rates by booking through the BlizzCon hotel website.

Blizzard Entertainment is currently hiring for numerous open positions. More information on available career opportunities can be found at www.blizzard.com/jobs.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft^® and the Warcraft^®, StarCraft^®, and Diablo^® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes sixteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net^®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Blizzard Entertainment’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the dates and event plans for BlizzCon 2014, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

GRID Autosport Hitting Consoles with Speed; New Trailer Pulls In

Dustin Spencer

-

April 23, 2014

0

GRID Autosport Hitting Consoles with Speed; New Trailer Pulls In

How about some more GRID, racing fans? After seeing the release of Grid 2 not too long ago (review here), Bandai Namco and Codemasters have announced GRID Autosport – which will be hitting the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. Yes, no next gen love, but there is still plenty of reason to give this racer a look as it features some fine tuned professional racing, where the key goal is to satisfy team sponsors and beat rivals.

GRID Autosport will also feature 100 routes across 22 locations, meaning this little spin-off should be packed full of content. Check out the trailer down below and look for GRID Autosport coming to shelves in the coming year.

Power Rangers Super Megaforce Due Out for the 3DS

Dustin Spencer

-

April 23, 2014

1

Last year, Namco Bandai (or Bandai Namco if you must) released Power Rangers Megaforce on the 3DS. I was hyped, as I am a huge Power Rangers fan. Upon release, I then played the game until the very end, but left tremendously disappointed as it seemed to be a shell of fan service coated around an empty and quite buggy center (read the review here).

Today, the follow-up has been announced in the form of Power Rangers Super Megaforce. Now, this is the series where past rangers can be called upon, and will even feature the grand battle that had every ranger ever participating. How will the game be? No one quite knows, but lets go ahead and give this release the benefit of a doubt for now as we are at least guaranteed to see a lot of cameos from past warriors. Power Rangers Super Megaforce is due out in the near future on the 3DS.

Ace Combat Infinity release date announced

Travis Bruno

-

April 23, 2014

0

Ace Combat Infinity release date announced

Today Bandai Namco announced when fans of the Ace Combat series can expect to see the free-to-play Ace Combat Infinity released in the West and it appears that these fans won’t have to wait too much longer as the title will be released in North America on May 27th and a day later on May 28th in Europe.

This free to play downloadable title comes with a new story mode, team co-op multiplayer, and eventually the developers plan on adding in PvP combat after the game is released. You can check out some screenshots and a new trailer for the title below.

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 announced for release this year

Travis Bruno

-

April 23, 2014

0

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 announced for release this year

Bandai Namco‘s old workhorse has been called out of the stable once more and this time he is out for a second platforming adventure in Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2. This game has been announced for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and 3DS and will be released sometime later this year, probably around the same time the cartoon of the same name comes back for its next season.

In this game Pac-Man can eat ‘Power Berries’ to transform into special forms that allow him to take on enemies and even control vehicles. You can check out the trailer for the game below if you want to lose a bit of your childhood…

Tales of Xillia 2 release date and collector’s edition announced

Travis Bruno

-

April 23, 2014

0

Tales of Xillia 2 release date and collector’s edition announced

Today Bandai Namco revealed a bunch of new details concerning Tales of Xillia 2‘s release in the West. First they announced that the game will be hitting store shelves in North America on August 19th and Europe on August 22nd and second they announced that there will be a collector’s edition version of the game made available in North America.

This Collector’s Edition which is priced at $129.99 comes with a copy of the game, a Ludger Kresnik figure, a replica of Elle’s Pocket Watch, a plush charm of Rollo, Tales of Xillia 2 soundtrack CD, classic Tales Of costume DLC containing costumes of Yuri Lowell, Emil Castagnier, and Asbel Lhant, and an art book.

Soulcalibur: Lost Swords now available on the PlayStation 3

Travis Bruno

-

April 23, 2014

0

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

0

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

0

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

0

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.