Viz Media has revealed that they have picked up not one but two new shōjo titles, both of which are planned for release under their Shojo Beat label later this year. The first title is the supernatural romance series Honey Blood which will be released sometime in October which tells the story of a girl who has been attacked by a vampire at her school but still denies their existence. However when a new neighbor named Junya Tokinaga turns out to be a vampire, this girl will find herself attempting to unravel his secrets in this three volume series.
As for the second series, it is Kiss of the Rose Princess by Aya Shouoto. This nine volume spanning series is set to start release sometime in November and follows the story of Anis Yamamoto who has been told since she was young that if she were to ever remove the rose choker around her neck, a terrible punishment will befall her. When she loses this choker after a bat-like creature falls from the sky and plows into her, Anis finds four cards each containing a picture of a knight that she can call forth with a kiss. Now with all of these gorgeous men at her command, what type of quest will this girl have to complete?
Today Ubisoft and Obsidian Entertainment’s long in development title South Park: The Stick of Truth has finally been released in North America and gamers in PAL regions can expect to see it hitting store shelves on March 6th. Once it is released you will be able to walk through the town of South Park for the first time ever and go on an epic quest with Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny as they fight against hippies, underpants gnomes, and much worse.
To go along with the game’s release, Ubisoft has released a launch trailer for South Park: The Stick of Truth which can be found below. For those interested in seeing how the first thirteen minutes of the game play out as well as the class selection, you can check out a thirteen minute gameplay trailer here.
Last week, as part of the Xbox Newsbeat, we spoke a little bit about the new system update for Xbox One consoles, and how it was being rolled out over March. Well now Microsoft have given us some more concrete information on the various updates and fixes that will be a part of the rollout.
Get to your friends list faster.The friends list is now front and center on the homepage of the Friends app. Click the Social tile on Home, or say “Xbox, go to Friends” to see who’s online and what they’re up to. From there you can quickly send messages and get into a party.
Party chat on by default. When you party up, chat audio is turned on by default.
Chat with friends playing different games.Party chat is now separated from people playing your game, so you can chat with your friends who are online or you can chat with everyone playing the game.
“Invite friends to game” option available in your multiplayer titles.Similar to Xbox 360 titles, when you’re inside a game’s menu you have a simpler and quicker way to set up your multiplayer battles. Selecting “Invite friends” lets you invite friends to your game and party.
See a list of “Recent Players.” This is a simple list that shows you Xbox Live members you’ve recently played with, making it easier to stay in touch with people, add new friends after your multiplayer sessions, or report a player for bad behavior.
Twitch live streaming support. The best broadcasting and spectating experience on any game console is on its way to Xbox One with the new Twitch app launching on March 11, just say “Xbox broadcast” to start sharing. Xbox One is the only next-gen console that allows you to archive your Twitch broadcasts and view live Twitch streams regardless of their original source.
Dolby Digital sound. Optical out now supports 5.1 Dolby Digital, enabling devices such as sound bars and headsets with only optical in to be able to receive 5.1 Dolby Digital from Xbox One over optical. Microsoft are also adding support for Dolby Digital surround sound over HDMI. Now you’ll be able to have the best sound quality no matter what speaker setup you are using.
Support of 50Hz output to Xbox One.You can set the live TV app to display at 50Hz for full or fill modes, fixing the frame rate issues some users in Europe have been experiencing while watching live TV on Xbox One.
New online update, just in time for this bad boy to hit shelves
So in addition to the massive, notable updates, there will also be a few more important, but less visible updates. These include:
Volume up/down adjustments. making it easier to adjust the volume on your Xbox One. Now, you can tailor the number of volume increments when using “Xbox volume up” or “Xbox volume down” voice commands.
New ways to stay connected with SmartGlass. Introducing new ways for you to stay connected with your friends through Xbox One SmartGlass. Receive notifications of Xbox Live messages, check out what your friends are doing, and see their latest highlight clips. You can even unsnap apps with the tap of a finger – all from your personal device.
Support for new Xbox One accessories.Xbox One now supports the recently announced Xbox One Stereo Headset and Adapter, the Xbox One Media Remote with a dedicated OneGuide button, as well as third party headsets.
Browser improvements.When you’re searching for content, there’s now a direct link to IE to see related results on the web. New gesture and controller features let you directly zoom and pan Bing and Google maps. And search is even faster in IE – just highlight a phrase on a web page and press the menu button to search Bing and learn more.
IR blasting of power and volume to TVs/AVRs is now available in all regions.
Easy sound bar setup. Your audio sound bar set up just got a lot easier. You no longer need to type in the model number for most sound bars or AVRs when setting up TV on Xbox One.
General improvements. Last, but not least, a few miscellaneous updates like the ability to view Game Clips while in Snap mode and a new passkey feature to protect user settings.
Also adding support for this little device
The new system update is scheduled to go live on March 11th, not-so-surprisngly just in time for Titanfall on March 13th. Are you excited for the new updates, or are you more of a single-player yourself? Let us know in the comments below and remember to always stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Xbox One news as it becomes available.
Today Square Enix released a small batch of news for Drakengard 3. First and foremost as you can see above, the second wave of pre-order bonuses for the game have been revealed. Meaning that if gamers pre-order the title between March 4th and April 8th they will be given the Nier Costume pack which provides a Kaine and Nier Replicant costume, and an Emil Hat for the dragon.
Also released today was a video interview with the game’s producer Takamasa Shiba which can be found below and if you check out the game’s official website then you will be able to read the first installment of Drakengard 3’s online novella “Zero.”
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) are proud to stand behind the PS4, the next generation console recorded to globally sell over 6 million units as of March 2, 2014. The outstanding figure includes the 370,000 units sold through Japan, since its launch on February 22. The PS4 software sales also remain strong, with more than 13.7 million copies sold in retail stores worldwide and through digital downloads on the Playstation Store.
So why is the PS4 getting a lot more sales than the Xbox One?
The incredible line-up reflects the strong support for PS4 among developers and publishers, and has led the platform’s accelerated momentum and expansion. Top selling titles range from Killzone Shadow Fall, Knack, Call of Duty: Ghosts, FIFA14, Battlefield 4 and Assassin’s Creed: IV Black Flag. Check out the hands-on experience with these PS4 titles here.
The number of PS4 owners will surely increase with the highly anticipated release of the following titles:
In addition, the membership service for PlayStation Plus has extensively grown since the PS4 launch for users to receive exclusive game discounts, cloud game saves and “Instant Game Collection”; that entitles members to play popular playstation games at no extra cost. Furthermore, over 3.6 million users have installed the PlayStation App to stay connected with the world of PlayStation on their mobile devices.
“I am absolutely delighted that PS4 is off to such a great start in Japan,” said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “The responses we have received for the PS4 system’s integrated social capabilities have been phenomenal, and I couldn’t be more thrilled that gamers are utilizing these unique features to engage, share, play and connect with users around the world. SCE will continue to expand the world of PlayStation by growing its library of breakthrough games and bringing more innovative features and services only possible on PS4.”
What is truly amazing, is the global reach that extends from sharing gaming experiences on the PS4. As of March 2, 2014, more than 3.6 million gameplay broadcasts were streamed from PS4 systems via Twitch and Ustream. PS4 owners are connecting with millions of gamers around the world (57 countries), and are not only enjoying conventional gameplay, but are also immersing themselves in more dynamic, interactive entertainment experiences only possible on PlayStation.
Let us know what your thoughts are on the PS4 and the titles you want to play in the comments below.
We have some great news for fans of Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate. Today Tecmo Koei has given the release date for the new fighter, Marie Rose, in the West. The company has announced that Marie Rose will be released on March 25th on the PlayStation Network and March 26th from the Xbox Live Marketplace thought it appears that she may be paid DLC as Tecmo Koei is listing her at a price tag of $5.99. Alongside the release of Marie Rose there will also be a new patch that will provide players with the Lorelei Stage free of charge.
There will be additional DLC to go along with the character in the form of extra costumes, which can be found below, with each additional costume costing $1.99 but it is worth noting that there is also a costume set that can be purchased for a cheaper price.
Also it is worth noting that Tecmo Koei’s free to play PS3 exclusive Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate: Core Fighters has been downloaded over one million times and to honor this accomplishment everyone who has downloaded the game or will download the game by between March 11th and March 31st, the company is throwing Jann Lee in as an extra free character to fight alongside Kasumi, Ryu Hayabusa, Ayane, and Hayate.
Late last week Telltale Games revealed that they would be releasing The Walking Dead Season 2 – Episode 2: A House Divided this week onto the PlayStation Network and PC however at that time the company did not know when the title would be released on the Xbox 360 and iOS.
Well now that date has been revealed and for Xbox 360 fans, you have to wait less than a day to download the new episode as it is set to be released tomorrow on March 5th while iOS users will be able to download the episode on March 6th. This episode will cost the same as past episodes, $4.99 on each platform though if you have purchased the season pass then it can be downloaded for free.
Infinity Ward and Activision have released a new trailer that showcases a few little additions to the Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer experience. Just as with the first lot of customisation items, expect to find some new skins which you can use to give your online avatar of destruction a little facelift. More specifically, these are:
Makarov Legend Pack: Play as Vladimir Makarov, one of the most ruthless villains in Call of Duty history. This Pack contains a Makarov Multiplayer Character and unique Personalisation Pack featuring a themed weapon camo, reticle, patch, playercard and background.
Zakhaev Special Character: Zakhaev is one of the most dangerous villains in Call of Duty lore. Play as this insane revolutionary in Multiplayer.
Rorke Special Character: Play as Rorke, the former leader turned nemesis of the Ghosts. Take control of this battle-scarred villain in Multiplayer.
Hazmat Suit Special Character: Though it won’t protect from a hailstorm of bullets and shrapnel, the all-new Hazmat Suit ensures you will stand out from the crowd in any Multiplayer match.
So check out the trailer below and take a look at the new faces bound to be storming across the battlefield en masse. You’ve gotta put effort into your appearance, it’s war after all.
Nintendo are ready to pull the shades on Luigi for the year that was, but not before offering us all some fantastic deals down under. There is only one new addition this week across all platforms for Nintendo, but it isn’t a bad one at all. Starting on March 7th, the classic Renegade will be available on the Wii U for $6.50 AU (NZ $8.50), which is not a shabby deal for an interesting beat ‘em up that started it all.
As mentioned, Luigi has a lot going on, so lets take a look at the sales that are taking place in his neck of the woods:
Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bros. for the Nintendo 3DS has been discounted by 20% starting March 7th and ending March 13th.
Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console has been discounted by 50% starting March 7th and ending March 13th.
New Super Luigi U for the Nintendo Wii U eShop has been discounted by 25% starting March 7th and ending March 13th.
Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console has been discounted by 50% starting March 7th and ending March 13th.
Other Sales Include:
THE “DENPA” MEN 2: Beyond the Waves for the Nintendo 3DS eShop has been discounted by 30% starting March 7th and ending March 13th.
SpeedX 3D for the Nintendo 3DS eShop has been discounted by 30% starting March 7th and ending May 1st.
3D Game Collection for the Nintendo 3DS eShop has been discounted by 50% starting March 7th and ending March 27th.
Funfair Party Games for the Nintendo 3DS eShop has been discounted by 60% starting March 7th and ending March 27th.
Renegade looks great and the sales are wonderful, but those with limited supply of cash right now will be happy to know that Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns, Beyblade Evolution, and Girl’s Fashion Shoot have been marked down permanently to $26.00 AU (NZ $34.00). While we don’t have a lot this week in terms of new releases, these sales are sure to keep that backlog flowing until the next eShop update.
Grimm Bros have revealed that their upcoming debut PC title, Dragon Fin Soup has officially launched on Steam Greenlight. The single-player tactical action RPG consists of roguelike elements inspired by the tale of Red Robin, in which players must unravel the mysteries of Asura.
Ash Monif, CEO of Grimm Bros stated; “With accessible controls and brilliant visuals, Dragon Fin Soup will appeal to core gamers looking for a rich, tactical experience and RPG fans who love dark, twisted tales (for example, Shadowrun: Dragonfall). Typically turn-based games can be slow and discontinuous, however in Dragon Fin Soup movement, combat and controls have been streamlined to empower you to set your own pace.”
Dragon Fin Soup is planning to feature:
Deep RPG mechanics (crafting, fishing, mining), tactical decision making & turn-based oriented controls
Unravel the tale of the character in Story Mode or discover the wilds of Asura in Survival Mode
Beautiful high-resolution 2D world that consists of spider forests, ice caves, abandoned mines, scorching deserts, haunted mansions etc.
Pledge your support here for the Dragon Fin Soup Steam Greenlight Campaign and check out the official Facebook page for further updates.
