After a bit of a hiatus, we have brought the Disney Infinity Toy Box Challenge back in a new and improved way! The folks over at Disney are always working hard to bring the Disney Infinityfans a seemingly never-ending supply of brand new content in the form of new Toy Box Maps. There are five free maps for players this week, and if that wasn’t enough we also have the Toy Box Countdown, showcasing the last week’s winning entries, as well as some information about upcoming challenges and how you can be a part of it. So what are we waiting for!
TOY BOX COUNTDOWN
This week’s Toy Box Countdown is all about those colourful puppets, you who I’m talking about. Join Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Animal and the rest of the crew in this week’s five free toy box maps:
The Muppet Show- As guest star you must help Kermit, take Waldorf/Statler to the VIP box, paint Miss Piggy and find Animal’s drum set.
Muppet Babies- Join The Muppets adventures! Find Animal Idol and save Piggy on the Death Star. (Hint: Escape through the trash chute!)
Chef’s Cuisines-The Swedish Chef has prepared quite a feast! You decide to race through his kitchen instead. Ready, set, BØRK BØRK BØRK!
RainbowConnection- Why are there so many songs about rainbows? Enjoy a race from Kermit’s swamp to the streets of Hollywood!
Most Wanted-Inspired by Muppets Most Wanted. Goal: Escape prison and get the real Constantine. Rules: Don’t change weapons and no flying.
Let’s take a bit of a closer look at these maps, as well as some tips and tricks for making your Toy Box the best it can be, with this week’s installment of Disney Infinity: Toy Box TV.
This week’s Toy Box Submission Challenge will need you to hop down to your local arcade, put a couple pennies in the machine and get ready to hit the grid. Well, ok not really, but this week’s theme is all about Tron. Whether it is the ultimate light-cycle course, or a battle arena where you fight off countless virus-riddled soldiers, just make sure your Tron Toy Box is the best it can be.
As always, you can create and share your Toy Box creations though, using these instructions:
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U
Bring up the Pause Menu and select “Online/Multiplayer.”
Then select “Toy Box Share” > “Disney’s Toy Boxes” > “Submit to Disney.”
Follow the prompts. You’ll be asked to give your Toy Box an original name and description. Choose carefully – they will be shown to everybody if your Toy Box is featured.
iPad
Bring up the Pause Menu and select “Toy Box Share.”
Then select “Disney’s Toy Boxes” > “Submit to Disney.”
Follow the prompts. You’ll be asked to give your Toy Box an original name and description. Choose carefully – they will be shown to everybody if your Toy Box is featured
That’s it for the first installment of the revamped Disney Infinity Toy Box Challenge and the end of another week of Disney Infinity updates for you guys. Make sure you get creating and come up with the best Toy Box to fit this week’s theme to be in with a chance to have your masterpiece showcased around the world. Let us know your thoughts on this week’s winners in the comments below and remember to stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Disney Infinity news as it becomes available
Overview The original Final Fantasy X has been regarded as one of the best games in the series and that is quite a feat considering some of the titles that came before it. Then it was given one of the first sequels in the Final Fantasy line-up with Final Fantasy X-2 which, at least what I believe, featured the pre-cursor to the paradigm shift mechanic in Final Fantasy XIII which was the dressphere system. Now both of these titles have been given a fancy new coat of paint and combined with a few extra bonuses not found in the original releases to bring fans Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. The question is, how successful was Square Enix in bringing these titles to the modern era?
Story Now as mentioned before, this collection comes with both Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 and we will be covering the titles in said order, speaking of FFX first and then covering the sequel in each section. Considering the age of Final Fantasy X, it is expected that most if not all fans of the franchise have likely played it by now but for those who haven’t the story follows Tidus who, after his hometown is destroyed by a monstrous creature named Sin, is seemingly transported into the future where he eventually begins to travel with Yuna, a young summoner preparing to set out on a mission to defeat Sin.
Now while the story might seem fairly basic by JRPG standards at first glance, it is far from it. The reason for that is because of how incredible almost every aspect of the game’s story is handled. Each of the characters that players gather into their party are interesting in their own right and are all fleshed out to some degree that it makes them feel like they are all important to the story, not simply side-characters to Yuna and Tidus’ journey.
Speaking of those two, love stories in games tend to be corny or unrealistic, and to be fair there are a number of corny moments in Final Fantasy X, the chemistry and the way that the relationship between Yuna and Tidus is developed over the course of the game is absolutely fantastic and a real treat for players. As for the way the story unfolds it is told at the perfect pace with numerous plot twists and reveals that may catch players off guard once again if they forgot about a specific twist here or there.
It is worth noting that this release also contains the ‘Eternal Calm’ movie which helps bridge the gap in the story between Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 which is certainly a helpful addition and delightful considering we have never been shown in this in North America until now.
As for Final Fantasy X-2, to not go too much into detail for those who many never have went into the game’s sequel or possibly never played either title, the focus of the story revolves around Yuna, Rikku, and the new character Paine two years after the events of the first game. Unlike Final Fantasy X, this title has a tighter focus and feels far less epic in proportion. Still, the singular purpose that drives Yuna forward and the story presented continues to be enjoyable and seeing how characters have changed over the past couple of years plus the inclusion of Paine and her backstory make it worthwhile even if it can’t stand up to its predecessor.
Gameplay Back when Final Fantasy X was first released it was the pinnacle of the turn-based battle system and that hasn’t changed too much over the years. Sure it might feel a bit aged and slow compared to most turn based systems now, but it still feels incredibly enjoyable to use and was the best around back when it was released. Players will have access to a number of attacks and skills all found through menu screens with Limit Breaks and Summons that can be used throughout combat to always keep things fresh feeling even though the random encounter rate is definitely a bit of a pain.
Along those same lines, fighting monsters allows players to make use of the Sphere Grid, or the Advanced Sphere Grid I should say, which allows players to level and customize their characters how they wish as they gather various abilities and stat boosts from the grid. Outside of combat it is worth noting that the exploration factor in Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy X-2, remains unchanged but it also means that the camera angles have not been retouched at all which means it can be problematic at times.
With Final Fantasy X-2 the combat remains fairly similar on the surface but now players will be able to make use of the Dressphere system which, for those unfamiliar with the game, feels like the Paradigm Shift or better yet, the Schema from Lightning Returns. Players are able to switch costumes in combat, with elaborate transformation sequences, to change their classes and wield different skill sets against their foes. This makes for a much more customizable and often random and enjoyable combat experience that offers a similar but faster paced system than FFX.
Visuals & Audio Now for the main reason that many gamers will be looking into picking up Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster if they already have played these games, the whole “HD Remaster” part. Back when Final Fantasy X was created it was already an impressive looking title on the PS2, but taking a look at what Square Enix has managed to do with the game is quite stunning as they have upgraded nearly every aspect of this game to make it look as amazing as they can.
Almost everything in the environment, including the numerous towns in the game, have been revamped with better looking textures and fancier details and the cast of main characters are amazing looking with some nice attention to detail in their clothing, though some of their faces look a bit off at times. That being said, there are some areas where the HD does lose a bit of its luster and this is mostly for unimportant NPCs, but seeing them side by side with the HD looking main characters makes for quite a contrast.
As for Final Fantasy X-2 these improvements are even more evident as the character models for the main cast are amazing looking. It also helps that with all of the outfits in the game, and a few new ones in this release, all of them feature great transformation sequences and look wonderful and it is good to see that no corners were cut.
It is also worth noting that all of the cutscenes in the game have been remastered as well and while Final Fantasy X had its fair share of great looking scenes, the one worth checking out for sure is the opening cinematic that plays at the start of Final Fantasy X-2.
Not only have the graphics been improved but the game’s soundtrack has also been remastered and while this might be a bit of a sticking point for some people who really loved the way some of the old songs sounded, it is evident that the majority of the songs in the game have benefited greatly from the remastering and makes what was one of the greatest soundtracks in the series into what some may consider to be the best.
Overall There are a few issues here and there where it looks like Square Enix may have let a few things slip under their radar but for the most part Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is everything that a fan of the games could ask for, especially with the new content it contains, and if you haven’t played either of these titles then you really need to pick up this collection as these amazing titles have never looked better than they do right now and if nothing else, Final Fantasy X deserves your attention while X-2 can simply be the icing on the cake.
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Idea Factory and Aksys Games’ visual novel series Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi is finally reaching western shores on the PlayStation 3. The English version of the game adds the Stories of the Shinsengumi expansion to the main game, which will add an extra 20 hours of content. Additionally, special bonuses like a series of short stories starring the Hakuoki cast in a modern Japanese high school and media galleries are available.
Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi will be available for PlayStation 3 on May 6th, 2014. The release will be followed by DLC that will expand the game further with optional side stories. Pre-orders for both the regular and the Limited Edition are available through Amazon and GameStop. The Limited Edition contains both the game, a love charm, a hair comb, and a hair pin packaged in an Japanese inspired box.
Frau Engel – the character story designer Tommy Tordsson Björk is proudest to have created
The latest instalment in the Bethesda Underground ‘Know Yours Devs’ video series has just been released, putting the spotlight on MachineGames story designer Tommy Tordsson Björk. The interview, which you can view directly below, includes mention of the train sequence from Chapter 3 of Wolfenstein: The New Order, which we experienced first-hand in our preview last month. Now, you can see this scene – dubbed by the publisher ‘On a Train to Berlin’ – in full, embedded at the bottom of this article.
Bethesda Underground: Know Your Devs – MachineGames’ Tommy Tordsson Björk
Wolfenstein: The New Orderis slated for release in Australia and New Zealand on May 22 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. As an added bonus, everyone who pre-orders the titlewill be invited to access the DOOM beta from within their copy of Wolfenstein: The New Order.
GDC 2014: GAMEVIL reveals five upcoming global titles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- March 20, 2014- Leading mobiles games publisher and developer GAMEVIL revealed five upcoming global titles at its GDC press conference this year.
ZENONIA Online
GAMEVIL’s popular action-RPG is back with full multiplayer online features. Players can party up to complete quests, stages, and boss raids. Players can also compete in various PvP modes and battle in real-time. ZENONIA Online is set to launch on the global stage later this year.
Dragon Blaze
This story-driven RPG features intense battles and hundreds of unique heroes to collect. Players can take part in visually stunning battles with up to three other players in real-time. Dragon Blaze is widely popular in Korea, where it has reached #1 top-grossing on App Store and #4 on Google Play. The game’s new online PvP mode is set to debut with its global launch in the third quarter of 2014.
Dungeon Link
This next game takes an otherwise simple, yet addicting, puzzle game and presents it with the depth and progression of an RPG. By simply connecting tiles of matching colors, players can deliver attacks to enemy targets. With various heroes to collect, each with their own roles, players can build unique teams specific to their play style. Dungeon Link is set to launch in the second quarter of 2014.
Elements: Epic Heroes
This 3D action RPG features real-time battles and up to 4 player co-op. With multiple heroes to choose, players can complete quests, raid dungeons, and collect powerful loot in this immersive MORPG world. Elements: Epic Heroes is scheduled to launch this summer.
Mark of the Dragon
This last title is a refreshing take on the widely popular combat-strategy game. Players can design cities, set defenses, collect units, and battle. The game’s biggest difference is that players can summon dragons which can be controlled to attack specific enemy structures during battle. With legendary dragons to collect, players will want to breed and steal them all. The game is scheduled to launch this summer.
GAMEVIL®, with over 350 million game downloads and experience publishing hundreds of games on multiple platforms, is one of the most active and innovative mobile game companies in the world. Established in 2000 and with offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul, GAMEVIL is an experienced global mobile game publisher working with more than 70 top studios around the world.
With deep industry and regional knowledge, GAMEVIL has been able to craft numerous award winners through a diverse portfolio of games. Backed by unparalleled expertise in mobile, GAMEVIL continues to lead the sector with a commitment in establishing mobile gaming as a way of life.
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After some major changes by Blizzard, it is a great time to return to Diablo III. The real money auction house has been removed in favour of a new re-tuned loot system based on player response, the Paragon system has been completely changed, and the crafting system has been tweaked. Loot will be a little rarer, but now, players will be able to get more helpful loot every time. Legendary items are now Bind on Account, meaning all of your characters benefit from your rare loot.
The new expansion pack brings in a new act for players to complete, which follows the Nephalim on a journey to recapture the Black Soulstone from Maltheal, the Angel of Death. Once the new act is complete, gamers will have access to the new Adventure Mode, which will allow them to tackle randomly generated dungeons and bounties. For those looking for new and better looking gear, the new Mystic artisan will provide players with new gear options. Reaper of Souls provides players with the opportunity to rain holy righteousness on their enemy with the new heavily armoured holy warrior class, the Crusader.
Whether you’re an old grizzled Diablo veteran or you are new to the series, it is a great time to play Diablo III. Get ready for Reaper of Souls by checking out this trailer.
Konami Digital Entertainment has today released a new video to celebrate the release of the newest “Metal Gear Solid” title; “Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeros“. The game, which is now available in any good video game retailers around the world (not in Australia until the 27th), continues to expand on the already-extensive universe of Metal Gear Solid and will serve as the first part of “Metal Gear Solid V” with the upcoming title “The Phantom Pain” serving as the second part. The video just released was shot in Paris and features series creator Hideo Kojima infiltrating a video game store to set up displays for the new game without the store owner knowing about it.
It’s very clever, very tongue-in-cheek and very funny. Clearly Mr. Kojima has a sense of humour. Head down to our featured video section below to take a look at the video and don’t forget to head down to our comments section just below that to drop us a line. “Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeros” is now available in all countries apart from Australia, we’ll be getting the game on the 27th of March which is only six days away so don’t stress too much. The game will go for $49.95 (allow for price changes depending on where you are in the world) and will be available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, XboxOne and Xbox 360.
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia is incredibly excited to announce that the jump into the next generation of gaming has finally happened with the release of the much-anticipated “Sucker Punch” title; “inFAMOUS: Second Son”.
The game, now available in all good Australian video game retailers, is the third installment in the “inFAMOUS” franchise and it follows the story Delsin Rowe – a punkish young man who has recently discovered he has the ability to absorb the powers of “Conduits” but with that discovery comes a world of hurt when the people around him are attacked by the DUP (Department of Unified Protection) who’s soul purpose is to eliminate the threat of bio-terrorists, also known as; “Conduits”. Now Delsin must take the DUP head on to save his family, friends and, most importantly, himself.
Michael Ephraim, Managing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia:
“The launch of PlayStation 4 has been a resounding success here in Australia, and across the globe. We’re now at a stage where PS4 is readily available to all players and with the launch of inFAMOUS: Second Son, there’s now even more reasons to get your hands on one…”
To celebrate the launch of this incredible game, Sony Australia has released an interesting live-action video for the game that brings Delsin all the way to Sydney, Australia so as to deliver the game alongside a PlayStation 4 to some of our Australian sports heroes. Rugby League’s Beau Ryan, Rugby Union’s Israel Folau, and veteran footballer Mark Bosnich all make an appearance in the video which can be seen in the featured video section below this article.
The video ends with the hashtag “DelsinDelivers” which refers to the competition people can enter to give themselves the chance to win a PlayStation 4 and a copy of “inFAMOUS: Second Son”. Click Here for details on how to enter. Once again; “inFAMOUS: Second Son” is now available for the PlayStation 4 so go now, grab yourself a copy and enjoy the video game splendour that is “inFAMOUS: Second Son”.
Haven’t had enough Pokemon yet? There is more to offer this week as Nintendo have dropped Pokémon Battle Trozei on the 3DS eShop, which is a follow-up to the original Pokémon Trozei released on the Nintendo DS quite a few years ago. While the gameplay is about the same aside from the addition of generation six Pokes, the price has a much lower entry fee at just $7.99.
Pure Chess is also out this week for the 3DS and Wii U at the same price, bringing a non-gimmicky version of the game to those who just want the raw deal. Natsume’s puzzle platformer Yumi’s Odd Odyssey comes in as another interesting feast at $29.99, adding another digital exclusive release to the eShop’s growing library. Other than those releases, we have a nice trial on Wii Sports Club for the weekend that anyone and give a whirl, and the NES version of Volleyball for $4.99 popping up on the Virtual Console.
Ubisoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have just revealed exactly what exclusive content PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 owners will be receiving with their copy of Watch_Dogs: four additional missions (representing one hour of gameplay), along with a unique ‘White Hat’ Hacker Outfit and perk. Upon completion of this arc of missions, players will apparently have a deeper knowledge of the faction DedSec, and will earn a Hacking Boost called ‘Superior Capacity’, which grants players an extra Battery Slot. You can check out gameplay from the missions in the video embedded at the bottom of this article.
Here is an official ‘synopsis’ – if you will – of the arc;
The scenario takes place after Aiden Pearce, the vigilante hero of Watch_Dogs, catches the eye of DedSec, a notorious hacker group fighting for freedom and security in the digital age. Aiden receives an encoded message asking him to help some members of this organization who want payback. Pearce must use his knowledge of Chicago’s complex ctOS network to discover digital vulnerabilities in Umeni Technologies’ security network and earn his reward.
Also announced is the planned release of Watch_Dogs bundles for both Sony consoles, available at launch in Europe. Watch_Dogs will be released worldwide on May 27 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. The Wii U version will be released at a later date. Australian readers should click through to find out about the title’s recent re-classification, as should anyone interested in knowing just how big the game is.
