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Blackwell Epiphany to be Final Game in Blackwell Series

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February 13, 2014

Those that have seen our reviews of the past Blackwell adventure games, hopefully know just how good the games are. Which is why it is sad to see that the fifth game in the series, The Blackwell Epiphany, will in fact conclude the series. Developed and published by Wadjet Eye Games, the Blackwell series features what has become known as the Blackwell Legacy a ghost that “haunts” the family, which leads the women to helping other ghosts find their eternal piece.

Creator Dave Gilbert has said, “I always knew how Rosa and Joey’s story would end,” which hopefully means that fans of the adventure series shouldn’t worry and be able to enjoy how the series departs. But, just what can players expect from The Blackwell Epiphany? A mystery to save ghosts from being ripped apart, literally.

Those excited to see how Rosa and Joey will finish off their series can expect The Blackwell Epiphany to release this April for PC. Anyone that hasn’t experienced the previous titles can check out our review of the first three games in The Blackwell Trilogy and the fourth game, The Blackwell Deception.

Live-Action Akira Film – Concept Art Finally Released

Frank Inglese

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February 13, 2014

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It has been an extremely long time coming but finally the Anime world has been blessed with a little more news regarding the, constantly delayed, Akira live-action movie. This news comes in the form of two fantastically illustrated pieces of concept art by the extremely talented artist James Clyne who has made his mark in Hollywood as one of the very best concept artists around. Mr. Clyne has worked on some of the biggest movies of our generation, most notably is the James Cameron blockbuster of 2009; “Avatar”. The man was hired as a concept artist for the live-action Akira movie long ago back when Ruairi Robinson was said to be the director.

As you may all know, this project has seen its fair share of interested directors but we may be lucky with its latest one, a man named Jaume Collet-Serra who mentioned in a recent interview that he hopes the next movie he begins working on is Akira. The image seen at the start of this article is actually one that was released a while ago though I assume many people either missed it or forgot about it much like myself during its time…let’s say “underground”. As you can see Kaneda keeps his name in the possible live-action film whereas Tetsuo’s has been changed to Travis for Western audiences.

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The images I urge you to focus on are the two below this paragraph, they were just released by James Clyne and they look absolutely brilliant. Unfortunetely they’re not new illustrations though, they were done back when the movie was first in the works but, up until just now, they had never been released so maybe that’s a good sign. Our prayers go out the movie Gods; “Please, almighty ones, bring us a live-action Akira movie! A good one!”

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MouseCraft Sneaking its Way to a PS Vita Release

Simon Wolfe

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February 13, 2014

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The developer Crunching Koalas made somewhat of a hit with their game MouseCraft, so much that even though it is only available through Early Access, the game will be making its way far past its PC roots. It was just announced today that developer Curve Studios is working on bringing the game to PS Vita.

Luckily for those that haven’t played MouseCraft yet, the game will be largely the same from its PC version to PS Vita, but those wanted to get it for PS Vita will now have that option and without too much of a delay as it will be releasing alongside the final release of the PC version in May as well.

In addition to the PS Vita version of the game, console gamers will also be able to check out the puzzle style gameplay of MouseCraft when it makes its way to PlayStation 4 this Summer.

World of Tanks Arrives on Xbox 360

Vicky Martin

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February 13, 2014

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Get ready for the explosive battle, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition has officially launched globally and Wargaming couldn’t be happier.

Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming stated;“World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition is a tremendous leap forward for Wargaming. Not only does this release mark the company’s very first title on console it also presents us the opportunity to bring World of Tanks to a tremendously passionate new audience of gamers around the world.”

World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition offers Xbox Live gamers an impressive range of features, including more than a hundred iconic tanks from the US, Germany and UK, seven different maps, custom user interface designed for the large screen experience and many more. To celebrate the launch of World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, two special “Founder’s Packs” of content will be available until February 28, each containing special premium tanks, resources and items at a reduced gold price of almost 40% off.

Founder Pack 1: US Tier VII T23 medium tank, an extra garage slot, 17 premium ammo rounds, a 100% trained crew, 10 small repair kits, 10 small first aid kits, 10 manual fire extinguishers, an exclusive gold star emblem and 30 days of premium account status for 6,700 gold.
Founders Pack 2: German Tier V PzKpfw V-IV medium tank, an extra garage slot, 19 premium ammo rounds, a 100% trained crew, 5 small repair kits, 5 small first aid kits, 5 manual fire extinguishers, an exclusive black star emblem and 7 days of premium account status for 3,400 gold.

World of Tanks is digitally downloadable and free-to-play for Xbox Live Gold account holders, with an additional 7-day timed trial for all other Xbox Live account holders.

A Wild Diancie Appears! The Newest Pokemon Has Been Revealed

Frank Inglese

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February 13, 2014

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News regarding Game Freak and Nintendo’s newest Pokemon title (X and Y) has slowed down over the past couple of months. Apart from the Pokemon Bank issues that have only recently been sorted out, we really haven’t heard too much from our favourite franchise, well that has all changed now thanks to the release of a brand-new legendary.

Diancie, Pokemon number 719, is a Rock/Fairy type that is quite small yet very sturdy. Its body is made up of hard rocks and pink crystals, the fact that it has been titled a “legendary” Pokemon means that this is one little stone pixie NOT to be messed with.

Though not a great deal of information as been released on this cutie it has already been confirmed that it will star in the next Pokemon movie titles; “Cocoon of Destruction and Diance”, which has recently been renamed alongside the reveal of the Pokemon.

As of right now Nintendo nor Game Freak have released any information as to when there will be a distribution for the legendary but we can all assume we wont be waiting too long to get our virtual Pokemon trainer hands on this stone cold fairy. Keep your eyes on the site for any news or information as it breaks and don’t forget to head down to our comments section to let us know what you think of Diancie.

Death Sentence Issue 5 Goes On Sale Today + Preview

Frank Inglese

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February 13, 2014

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Titan Comics alongside us here at Capsule Computers are extremely excited to announce that the fifth issue of the hit comic book series “Death Sentence” has finally been released! If you’ve been following this absolutely brilliant comic book series than you’d know just how good the story is and on how massive of a level the events within it have escalated to. Us here at Capsule Computers have reviewed issues 1 through 4 and you can read them all by clicking here.

With only days left to live, Verity and Monty clash as the G+ Virus mutates! Monty and Verity develop new powers, the like of which the world has never seen – and Weasel is caught in the middle! The battle for London rages, and its repercussions are felt around the globe! Does Verity’s future promise only chaos and death – or could she find a cure?

It is looking to be an incredible ending to an incredible series and it seems as though it’s definitely going to go off with a bang! “Death Sentence”, written by Monty Nero and illustrated by Mike Dowling, has quickly become a fan favourite when it comes to comic books and you can really see why. Issue 5 is up for sale now at all good comic book retailers and each paperback issue will go for $3.99 so head into stores now to grab yourself a copy. Still want more? Head down below to check out some page previews.

J-Stars Victory Vs – Bobobo-bo/Dr. Slump/Haikyu Added To Roster

Frank Inglese

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February 13, 2014

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Namco Bandai Games alongside the team over at Shonen Jump have just revealed that a whole bunch of new characters will be joining the “J-Stars Victory Vs.” roster and even though I was only able to list three up there in the title, it seems as though at least five different series’ characters have been added. Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (Bobobo-bo), Arale (Dr. Slump), Shoya Hinata (Haikyu), Kusuo Saiki (Saiki Kusuo no Psi Nan) and Luckyman (Tottemo! Luckyman) have all been confirmed as the new “J-Stars Victory Vs.” characters.

All of them apart from Haikyu’s Shoya Hinata will be fully playable characters, Hinata will be a support character. Much like every other character release for this game, not a lot has actually been said about their movesets but fans of the series’ will pretty much be able to tell what they will do in the heat of battle. Stick around on the site for all the new information that gets released and don’t forget to head down to our comments section to let us know what you think.

World of Gibbets to Hit the App Store Tomorrow

Kane Bugeja

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February 13, 2014

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FDG Entertainment (developer of Across Age 2)has announced the release of World of Gibbets for iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices. Based on a popular flash game with somewhere north of 500 million plays, the game takes all the fun of arrows and all the danger of your own ineptitude.

Take a deep breath, focus… then SHOOT! Oh dang! You missed and just killed a stranger :O ‘World of Gibbets’ invites you to a gruesome place where people are just moments away from… uhm… becoming angels. They hang on gibbets! Take your bow and arrows, shoot the rope and become a hero! Unfortunately, the game designers are evil! They added many traps and vicious tricks to each level so the chances are high that you’ll end up in a bloody mess. But really, we don’t want that to happen. Better train hard!

World of Gibbets is set to hit the App Store February 13th for a grand total 0f $0.99. For a glimpse of the game, check out the screenshots below and the trailer even further below that. Just try not to cause more harm than good…

GAMEVIL announces record year with 16% growth in 2013

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Philip Federico

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February 13, 2014

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GAMEVIL announces record year with 16% growth in 2013

LOS ANGELES, CA- February 12, 2013- Leading mobile games publisher and developer GAMEVIL today announced its 2013 fourth quarter and annual results, reporting record quarterly and annual sales and its best year to date.

During the 2013 fiscal year, GAMEVIL recorded 81.2 billion KRW ($76.4 million USD) in sales, 12.1 billion KRW ($11.4 million USD) in operating profit, and 14.0 billion KRW ($13.2 million USD) in net profit, reflecting a 16% growth in sales over 2012 results.

In the fourth fiscal quarter of 2013, GAMEVIL recorded 22.4 billion KRW ($21.1 million USD) in sales, 1.8 billion KRW ($1.7 million USD) in operating profit, and 2.8 billion KRW ($2.6 million USD) in net profit. Operating profits saw a slight decrease due to aggressive investment costs, but overall profits were stable due to record sales.

The 2013 fiscal year was highly noted for record overseas sales which grew 68%, now accounting for 57% of overall sales, up from 39% in 2012. Uniform growth was maintained across all regions, with Asia, Europe, and Latin America more than doubling in sales. Korean sales also recovered this quarter thanks to the domestic launch of flagship ‘ZENONIA Online’. GAMEVIL attributes its growth to steady sales across successfully launched titles such as ‘Monster Warlord’, ‘Fishing Superstars’, and ‘Dark Avenger’, and the launch of new hits such as ‘ZENONIA Online’ and ‘Spirit Stones’.

Through its systemized growth approach, GAMEVIL projects 120 billion KRW ($113 million USD) in sales for 2014. GAMEVIL is set to launch more than 30 titles, including various franchise sequels such as ‘Dynasty Warlord’, ‘Legend of Master Online’, and ‘Dark Avenger 2’ (Tentative title), and the global launch of ‘ZENONIA Online’. The pipeline includes games of core genres such as sports, strategy and RPG as well as a new ‘Mobile Online RPG’ genre, which is projected to be the equivalent of a ‘Multiplayer Online RPG’ on PC for mobile.

Going forward, GAMEVIL plans to collaborate with recently acquired Com2uS in developing a ‘global service mobile games platform’. The integrated platform of GAMEVIL Circle and Com2uS Hub is expected to bring synergy and an expanded userbase by combining the respective know-how and experience of each company. With more than 30 games on deck and an integrated platform in development, GAMEVIL is poised to continue its status as the global leader in mobile game developing and publishing.

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.

GAMEVIL is currently listed on the KOSDAQ Market (Ticker: 063080, Bloomberg: 063080:KS, Reuters: 063080.KQ)

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Wadjet Eye Games’ Blackwell Adventure Series to Conclude in April with The Blackwell Epiphany

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Philip Federico

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February 13, 2014

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Wadjet Eye Games’ Blackwell Adventure Series to Conclude in April with The Blackwell Epiphany

Spirit medium Rosa Blackwell and her guide Joey Mallone have rescued countless souls in these point-and-click mysteries — now can they save themselves?

NEW YORK – February 12, 2014 – When Rosangela Blackwell’s only living relative died, she inherited a troubling family legacy: the ability to see and communicate with recently deceased spirits. With this clairvoyance came the often painful responsibility of helping New York City’s lost souls accept their mortality and find peace. The friendship Rosa forged with her spirit guide, jazz-era spook Joey Mallone, may have helped ease the burden, but the weight of her gift has only grown over the years.

When The Blackwell Epiphany releases for PC this April, Rosa and Joey will face their toughest trial as the souls they’re trying to help are literally ripped apart before their eyes. Up against a force more powerful than any they’ve yet encountered, spirit and medium must fight for Joey’s soul and Rosa’s sanity in this provocative conclusion to the Blackwell indie adventure series. View the first trailer and screenshots at the official website: http://www.rosablackwell.com

The Blackwell games are old school point-and-click adventures from indie developer Dave Gilbert, who grew up playing Sierra’s Gabriel Knight games and reading New York crime writer Lawrence Block. Four installments have released for PC since 2006: The Blackwell Legacy, Blackwell Unbound, Blackwell Convergence, and Blackwell Deception. Though each game has its own self-contained story and investigative gameplay, the series has also followed Rosa’s transition from skeptical newbie to seasoned medium. The Blackwell Epiphany is likewise designed to stand on its own while providing bittersweet closure for players who have been with Rosa and Joey from the beginning.

“I always knew how Rosa and Joey’s story would end, but figuring out how to get there was a challenge. Every lesson I learned over the last eight years has been put to good use,” says series creator Dave Gilbert. “This is the last Blackwell game and we’ve given it our all — it’s longer, more detailed, darker, and more atmospheric than any of the games that came before it. I can’t think of a more worthy note to end on.”

Players who want to catch up on the series before The Blackwell Epiphany‘s April release can purchase the first four Blackwell games for PC in a bundle from Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/sub/13237) or GOG (http://www.gog.com/game/blackwell_bundle), or individually from the developer’s website (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/games). The entire series is also coming soon to iPhone and iPad, starting with The Blackwell Legacy this spring.

About Wadjet Eye Games

Founded in 2006, Wadjet Eye Games has developed a reputation for producing award winning and critically acclaimed adventure games. Committed to creating unique character-driven game experiences around recognizable brands, in 2010 Wadjet Eye expanded to support and publish games by other independent developers. The company’s portfolio includes The Shivah and the Blackwell series, both of which have garnered Game Developers Choice nominations, Puzzle Bots, which was selected for the Penny Arcade Expo’s PAX 10 showcase, IGF Student Showcase winner Gemini Rue, and the critically acclaimed Resonance. The company is run by husband and wife team Dave and Janet Gilbert out of their home in Brooklyn. For more information, visit http://www.wadjeteyegames.com.