Mobile game publishing giant BulkyPix, responsible for titles like Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf: Blood on the Snow, announced today that they’ve teamed up with Silesia Games to bring an epic space odyssey titled Beyond Space to iOS and Android devices.
Releasing on February 27, Beyond Space puts players in the role of Max Walker, a pilot for hire drawn into a galaxy-spanning conflict. The game will feature cutting edge graphics, voice acted dialog, and intense space dogfights. It will have 16 missions, nine power spacecraft you can unlock and upgrade, and smart enemy AI that utilize different strategies.
The game is available for $2.99/2,69€. For more information, you can check out the game’s official website here. Also be sure to watch the Beyond Space trailer below this article.
A teaser trailer has been revealed for the seventh and final Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA series, showing off Full Frontal in a flashy new suit as well as a mobile armor known as the Neo Zeong. In addition, a key visual has been shared which you can check out below.
Titled “Over the Rainbow”, the episode will be longer than the others at 90 minutes and will be screened in Japanese theatres on May 16 before being released on Blu-Ray disc on June 6.
A continuation of the Universal Century Gundam timeline, the Sunrise-produced series has been ongoing since 2010 and will finally conclude this year. The anime is being released in Australia and New Zealand by Madman, with the first six episodes already available. A video game adaptation of the first three episodes was released a few years ago.
Using a post on their Battle.net forums, Blizzard revealed that pre-ordering Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls digitally on Battle.net will grant players two unique items:
Wings of Valor will allow you to summon the radiant wings of the Archangel of Valor for your character in Diablo 3.
Valla the Demon Hunterwill also be available as a playable character in Blizzard’s upcoming MOBA, Heroes of the Storm.
These items can also be claimed by anyone who redeems their Reaper of Souls retail game key on or before March 31, 2014. For more information, you can check out the official post here.
Business Games Get Moving with Game Insight¹s Newly Announced Transport Empire for Mobile Devices and Social Networks
Moscow and San Francisco – February 24, 2014 – Game Insight, a global leader in mobile/social games, has announced the next chapter in business games with Transport Empire, an all-new economic strategy game. The new game will be released first for iPad, and then for iPhone. Android and Facebook versions are also planned for future release.
Transport Empire will let players build their very own transportation network inspired by Victorian Era design, and a few steampunk elements as well. Players will dispatch locomotives, steamboats, and airships, construct roads and mines, develops frontier cities, and earn the love and respect of the locals while avoiding the sinister machinations of rival transport barons.
In Transport Empire, players will not only manage the logistics of building and connecting massive transportation networks, but will also meet a cast of charming characters, all of whom have their own compelling stories to tell. As they build their holdings, players will uncover new mysteries, recover lost treasures, and even hunt for a legendary phantom train. The game will also offer intricate and beautiful graphics that will help make the adventure unforgettable.
Prepare yourself for the next evolution of business games with Transport Empire, coming soon to a mobile device near you!
About Game Insight Founded in 2010, Game Insight is a global-facing developer and publisher of varied, user-focused, and free-to-play games for all major mobile and social platforms, including iOS, Android, Facebook, and Web. We are a team of more than 800 passionate game developers who actually play games ourselves. Our internal network consists of more than 17 different studios that constantly create and update high- quality games, many of which have already become #1 top-grossing hits in mobile application stores and on social networks around the world, which has led Game Insight to build a global audience of more than 150 million users. Visithttp://www.game-insight.com/ for more info.
ICEBERG INTERACTIVE TAKES TO THE SKIES WITH COMBAT FLIGHT GAME VECTOR THRUST, COMING TO STEAM SPRING 2014
New Indie Developer Debuts Cel-Shaded, Combat-Driven Flight Game Featuring 200+ Pilotable Aircraft
Haarlem, The Netherlands – February 24, 2014 – Video game publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer TimeSymmetry officially announced today their arcade flight game with simulation elements Vector Thrust is coming to PC this spring on Steam. Vector Thrust is a fast-paced, cel-shaded, combat flying game that offers an extensive variety of game modes to choose from, with quick, action-oriented instant play, and the option to experience a deep, story-based campaign.
“Fans of classic arcade and combat flight games are sure to fall in love with Vector Thrust,” says Iceberg Interactive CEO, Erik Schreuder. “TimeSymmetry is the perfect example of a small, one-man team following its own passionate vision. And it has done an excellent job creating an all new flight combat experience, delivering the added ability for users to create their own content — and more.”
Vector Thrust delivers a huge array of aircraft from which choose, as well as tactical, intelligent AI to combat, where every unit works to complete its mission in a dynamic, ever-changing battlefield that is never played the same way twice.
Vector Thrust Key Gameplay Features:
Perfect balance between realistic models and cel-shaded graphics. Each aircraft is faithfully re-created with a highly tactical and deep flight behavior while simultaneously remaining playable for even the most inexperienced players.
Players can experience the immersive story-based Campaign in a unique world context or jump right into the action in the Quick Action mode.
Fly an extensive collection of more than 200 aircraft, ranging from real-world models to unusual and rare prototypes, all of them re-created with precision and emphasizing their unique characteristics.
Players can test their abilities with every aircraft in Challenge mode, or battle for the high score in Arcade mode.
Quickly customize their own battles with Skirmish mode, or create their dream operation to the finest detail with the mission editor.
Gamers will confront other players online with a competitive Multiplayer mode which includes a wide variety of game modes to prove who is King of the Skies.
Expand the original game with user mode custom content and customize and change the flavor of the game with an extensive variety of mutations.
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ABOUT TIMESYMMETRY
TimeSymmetry is an independent game development studio based in Braga, Portugal. The company was founded in 2011 by Cláudio Rodrigues. Currently he is a one-man team and focuses on a small quantity of high-quality PC games.
ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. While keeping its roots in the European retail games market, Iceberg has rapidly increased its focus towards the global digital games market, by building strong direct relationships with dozens of Game Portals. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. With a distinct focus on the strategy, action, simulation and adventure game genres, the company has garnered attention with acclaimed releases including Killing Floor, Wings of Prey, APB Reloaded and Endless Space among its 70+ game arsenal – with more promising games in the pipeline.
Compatibility: Requires iOS 5.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
Description
Flying Horse – Addictive gameplay, endless fun!
Tap to fly the horse and avoid obstacles as you gain points in one of 4 difficulty levels.
Beautiful graphics, epic music and addicting gameplay together with game center integration will give you hours of fun. We take no responsibility if you smash your phone when playing the Impossible mode!
Besides trying to get your high score on the game center you can also share your score on Facebook, Twitter and by Email or SMS.
Compatibility: Requires iOS 5.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
Description
Flame wielding arcade action with a poetic atmosphere and an irritable vegetation.
It’s dark and you’re alone amidst the sounds of the forest. Strike up a flame to light your way in this alluring and dangerous world.
Encounter malevolent flowers, falling leaves and dark rain as the forest seeks imaginative ways to extinguish your flame. Rescue luminous seeds to refuel your light and help you fight the growing darkness.
Swipe, dodge and burn to stay alive as you move through the obstacles in a dance of fire.
FEATURES :
– Spark up your match to experience the graceful single touch control of seven richly-colored flames
– Progress through three enchanting worlds as you learn to master the element of fire.
– Rescue seeds to unlock beautiful flames & spells that assist you in the darkness – no iAP 🙂
– Infinite-play worlds, Game Center leaderboards and achievements with bonus seeds.
– More worlds, flames and spells to come in updates
– Home brewed by two people and one pencil-top sheep using 5000 matches and gallons of Irish tea.
One of the year’s biggest games; EA’s Titanfall is about to launch onto store shelves and the Xbox Live Store and today the guys over at Microsoft have announced a new Xbox One Titanfall bundle that will be available alongside the game when it becomes available on March 13th.
The bundle, which you can now pre-order for RRP$599 includes:
Download code for a digital copy of “Titanfall”
Standard Xbox One console and Kinect sensor
Standard Xbox One wireless controller
Standard Xbox One Chat Headset
One month Xbox Live Gold membership
The Titanfall console bundle will likely sell out quick so make sure you pre-order it so that you don’t miss out. Check out our Titanfall Preview to see our thoughts on Xbox One’s most highly anticipated game this year. Will you be grabbing a Titanfall Xbox One bundle or is your console already warmed up for the game’s launch? Let us know in the comments below and as always make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Titanfall news as it becomes available.
Since Comic-Con came to Australia two years ago, it has been taking the nation by storm; selling out tickets left right and center. Now, with this year’s Perth and Adelaide Comic-Con just around the corner the organizers and the guys over ReedPOP (organisers of events like the New York Comic Con, C2E2 and PAX Prime) have put together a sweet competition that will give winners a chance to head over to one of the biggestpop culture events – New York Comic Con.
The prize includes return flights for two to New York City, two VIP passes for all four days of NYCC (October 9-12 2014) and six nights accommodation. Better yet, the entry couldn’t be simpler! Just pre-purchase a ticket to Oz Comic-Con through their official website and you will automatically be entered into the draw. Make sure you enter for this once in a life time opportunity.
Perth Comic-Con will be on March 29-30 at the Perth Exhibition Centre and in Adelaide on April 5-6 at the Adelaide Showgrounds and will feature some of the biggest talent from the world of pop culture and nerddom including Doctor Who star Billie Piper, Shannen Doherty from Charmed and sci-fi queen Amanda Tapping, known for her roles in Stargate SG1 and Sanctuary.
Will you be packing your bags and heading to New York this year? Let us know in the comments below and always remember to stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the pop culture news as it becomes available.
Lovers of romance anime have historically always been in conflict with each other, trying to prove that their favourite pairing is the best or ‘true’ pairing that the creator envisioned. It is not surprising, therefore, that creators often shy away from giving a real answer about who they intended to be the true couple at risk of alienating half of their fan-base. Harem anime suffer from this more than any other medium and unless the mangaka has come up with some sure fire way of pleasing everyone, concluding a series can be a real struggle. The creator of To LOVE Ru came up with a perfect solution whereby Rito will most likely just end up marrying everyone because he is bound by the laws of the Planet Deviluke. Oreimo, on the other hand, is a prime example of a series that ended up doing the complete opposite, opting to disappoint everyone equally, sparking a huge backlash on forums and fan-sites. This episode of Golden Time invoked a swarm of fan reaction and all of a sudden it seems like the fans have been split. The Linda camp is growing, but is it really because people are warming to her, or is everyone just getting sick of Kouko being so clingy?
If there was ever going to be an episode that would cement your opinion of Kouko, this would be it. I can’t remember single episode of Golden Time, or any other anime in recent memory for that matter, that did such an impeccable job of illustrating raw, genuine human emotion and for that reason alone I have to applaud J.C. Staff. Right from the very start of the episode the juxtaposition between Banri having the time of his life at the loud party with thumping music playing and Kouko anxiously pacing the silent city streets was superb. You could feel the lingering disaster just waiting to happen. As a member of the audience you felt strapped to your seat, wanting to reach out and tell Kouko to turn around and not enter the party, and when the bubble popped it was painful to watch.
Caught in the act of getting caught up in the atmosphere, Banri froze like a deer in the headlights. Distraught and betrayed, Kouko grasped for the nearest drink, drenched Banri, and as he stood there shocked and confused, she delivered the final blow by slapping him right across his idiot face. Finally. Dear god have I waited for the moment where Banri’s bad side would be shown in plain sight so he could reap the repercussions of his actions. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think Banri is a ‘bad guy’ as such; he is simply a realistic person who, unfortunately, has lingering memory problems thrown into the mix that just confuse him further. In this situation though, he was almost entirely in the wrong. He had been having thoughts about Linda for a few episodes and a couple of times he even questioned whether his beautiful, loving girlfriend was what he really wanted which is just obscene. Nearly kissing Linda in a way similar to the Pocky game that is popular in Japan, he got his just deserts and I couldn’t be happier.
What blew me away was that it didn’t stop there. In fact, it got better. Somehow it even managed to ramp up the drama! After asking Kouko to wait for him at his apartment, Banri noticed all of the texts and calls that she had sent him and he ended up running to her once the party had ended. When he arrived we were treated, and I really mean treated, to an absolutely magnificent scene of dialogue, tears, and relationship issues that you couldn’t possibly write without having experienced them first hand. The amount of real life emotion that spilled forward from the screen was mindblowing and it made me actually feel a little bit sick when I considered some of the romance fiction I have written in the past and how inferior it was in comparison. I am not exaggerating when I say that I could feel Kouko’s hot breath as she cried and begged Banri for some form of comfort and when it was all over she clung to him despite her anger in a way that was so genuine that I actually want to give the writer, Yuyuko Takemiya, a hug because there is no way that she hasn’t been through some heartbreak in her life. There is only so much realism that you can write based off of soap operas alone.
As the episode came to a close, we saw Banri coming to terms with his feelings to Linda, at long last. He confronted her and told her that he couldn’t see her anymore. The first time her has fought Banri of the past. And as the picture of he and Linda scattered with the breeze, new photos of him and Kouko took their place. This was a big step. One that the Banri of old will not like. How will he react and how will present Banri take to his new single-minded devotion to Kouko? Stay tuned.
Golden Time is currently simulcasting on Crunchyroll where new episodes can be found each week and watched on mobile devices, consoles, smart TVs and of course on PC.
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