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Toukiden box art released alongside additional pre-order bonuses

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January 15, 2014

We’ve known for quite some time that Toukiden: The Age of Demons would be hitting North America on February 11th and that it would be hitting Australia on the 14th of the same month, but now we have confirmation that European gamers will also be getting the title the same date as gamers in Australia.

Tecmo Koei also revealed today was the game’s box art which can be seen to the right, and a few new pre-order bonuses for gamers who are looking to pick up the title in Europe. As before, gamers who pre-order the game through the PSN will receive a pair of cat ears for their character as well as the Mitama of Momotaro, a warrior’s soul that will strengthen the player’s skill.

But now pre-order bonuses have been revealed for Game, Amazon and other independent retailers through Centresoft. These will come with Mitama of Niijima Yae, a fox mask, and there will be a separate bonus that includes two extra missions.

Titan Comics’ Lenore #9 Preview

Andrew Day

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January 15, 2014

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Sometimes it seems like the guys over at Titan Comics never sleep, always churning out awesome books for graphic novel fans everywhere. Today the latest installment in their awesome Lenore series; Lenore #9 is on sale.

With its crazy styling, unique art and out of the box plot, Lenore is definitely unique.This is the last issue before the climactic battle that the series has been building towards, so it is sure to be a good one. Check out the full synopsis for a better idea:

Taxidermy is missing and Lenore has an important question for him, so she forces Pooty and Ragamuffin to join her in a mighty quest, dressed as fantasy heroes, to rescue their lost friend from the evil clutches of something that is clutch-y. What obstacles will be thrown in the path of our brave and noble warriors? Honestly, no idea yet. Seriously, I just thought of this like 2 minutes ago while watching TV. It’ll be epic-y though. EPIC-Y!

Crazy. Bizarre. Out there. Perfect reading for a Wednesday afternoon. We have attached a few pages from the book for you to wet your whistle, so check them out below. Be sure to pick up the book and always remember to stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Titan Comics news as it becomes available.

Platformer Rain World Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Jamie Laike Tsui

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January 15, 2014

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Platformer Rain World Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Two game developers James and Joar have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for their upcoming survival platformer Rain World. Players will control a slugcat attempting to survive in a harsh land batted by deadly rains. The slugcat must gather enough food while the weather is fair in order to hibernate through the next rain cycle. Players will need to hunt smaller creatures while avoiding deadly predators looking to also stock on up on much needed calories.

The team has raised half of their required funds in 24 hours of launching their campaign. They are seeking at least $25,000 to hire a coder, add new art assets, improve AI, create a single player campaign, port the game to platforms beyond Mac/Windows, and put the game through proper testing for quality control purposes. All funds beyond the requested amount will help James and Joar increase the size of Rain World. The pair hope to release the game this fall. Check out the game on Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight.

The Banner Saga Marches onto Steam

Jamie Laike Tsui

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January 15, 2014

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After almost a year and half of development since the end of their wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, Stoic Studio and Versus Evil has released their Viking epic The Banner Saga on Steam. The turn based strategy RPG changes and grows based on the decisions of the player as they seek to save their people. The animation style draws inspiration from classic Disney animated films. The music features acclaimed composer Austin Wintory, the Dallas Winds orchestra, Peter Hollens, Malukah, and Taylor Davis. The final three performers have all gained fame through their popular YouTube channels.

The Banner Saga is available now at retailers for $24.99 USD.

Pokemon HeartGold and Pokemon SoulSilver Super Music Collection Launches on iTunes

Kane Bugeja

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January 15, 2014

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Pokemon-HeartGold-SoulSilver-Super-Music-Collection-01 — **It’s a whole new way to hear**

Listen up Pokefans! Following their previous venture into the iTunes market, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a digital remastered soundtrack from Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver, chock full of the music that saw you through your second jaunt around Johto.

The game, which released in 2010, featured in-game music composed by Junichi Masuda, Gō Ichinose, and Morikazu Aoki, including remixes of iconic 8-bit themes from the original Gold and Silver. The soundtrack carries a massive 270 tunes from the games, each adapted and orchestrated especially for this release.

The Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver Super Music Collection is available now on iTunes for $16.99, not a bad price considering the huge catalogue of pieces included. Along with all of the happy memories it’ll draw to the surface. Following their own lead, 2014 will also see the music of Ruby and Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl, Black and White and Black 2 and White 2 net a soundtrack release. So what are you waiting for? Go out and listen to some good old fashioned video game music. You still gotta catch ’em all.

TECMO KOEI EUROPE ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE AND PRE-ORDER BONUSES FOR TOUKIDEN: THE AGE OF DEMONS

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Philip Federico

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January 15, 2014

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TECMO KOEI EUROPE ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE AND PRE-ORDER BONUSES FOR TOUKIDEN: THE AGE OF DEMONS

Hertfordshire, 14/01/14– Tecmo Koei Europe is pleased to announce that the upcoming title ‘Toukiden: The Age of Demons’, developed for the PlayStation®Vita handheld system will be released across Europe on the 14^th February 2014.

Following a ground breaking success in Japan, with sales exceeding 500,000 units (a feat all the more impressive for an original IP) Toukiden: The Age of Demons is bringing the fight for survival to the west.

Set against a backdrop inspired by various historical periods of Japan, Toukiden tells the tale of humanity’s last stand for survival. When monstrous demons (Oni) of varying strength and size invaded the world through cracks in space and time and started attacking humans, the only opposition came from the Slayers; a caste that has always secretly protected mankind from their murderous intent.

Eight years after time warped and Oni appeared, a brave young Slayer embarks on a journey to thin the numbers of the enemy and help humanity survive. Players take the role of this young warrior and can fully customise their characters, weapons and armour and form a group of hunters to take down the destructive Oni.

This visually stunning game boasts an extensive character creation mode, and six different weapon types, each of which can be forged and upgraded to the player’s preferences, while it also features 200 characters based on both fictional and historical Japanese figures, whose souls help players strengthen their team and defeat their enemies.

To aid Slayers in the beginning of their journey Tecmo Koei Europe announced a series of in game pre-order bonuses. Specifically, those who pre-order Toukiden through the Playstation Network® will receive the Mitama of Momotaro, a warrior’s soul that will strengthen the player’s skill, along with a piece of armour (cat ears). Furthermore, there will be two additional pre-order DLC packs, one including the Mitama of Niijima Yae and a piece of armour (fox mask) and one including two extra mission collections. These will be available through Game, Amazon and independent retailers through Centresoft.

To keep updated on Toukiden: The Age of Demons news please follow us on: www.facebook.com/koeigames and follow our blog at www.toukiden.eu

Rising Star Games Partners With Coilworks For Cloudbuilt

Chris Chu

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January 15, 2014

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Rising Star Games Partners With Coilworks For Cloudbuilt

Cloudbuilt is one of the upcoming games of 2014 from Rising Star Games, and it’s thanks to their recent partnership with Coilworks, a Swedish developing studio.

The futuristic free-running game combines speed, precision, and quick thinking to get through the levels, similar to the popular free-running game Mirrors Edge, though the graphics and artwork are much more unique. Players are given their own choices as to what paths they would like to take, never having to take the same path twice. You can use your rocket-powered exoskeleton to leap over large spaces, dodge enemy robots, and reach the finish line. Levels become progressively more challenging as a player completes more levels. There are plenty of secrets and shortcuts to uncover in each level.

The game includes over 20 different levels, four alternate endings, branching level selections, a retro-inspired soundtrack, and an organic learning curve that allows you to slowly accumulate new skills to help push the boundaries on your running potential.

Before this partnership between Coilworks and Rising Star Games, Cloudbuilt was met with a huge wave of approval through Steam Greenlight. The game will be available for the PC at release. No exact date has been given as to when Cloudbuilt will be released, but we’ll keep you updated on the latest news with this exciting free-running game.

WIN – 3 x Icon Film Packs: Paranoia, You’re Next and Greetings from Tim Buckley

Zac Elawar

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January 14, 2014

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We have three Icon Home Entertainment film packs to giveaway, each of which includes every January release by the distributor: one Blu-ray copy of Paranoia, one Blu-ray copy of You’re Next and one DVD copy of Greetings from Tim Buckley. Go here to learn more about these titles.

To enter, please answer the following question in our comments section below.

How would you booby-trap your house against a group of intruders?

This competition will close on January 24th. Make sure you use a valid email when you register with Disqus before posting your comment so we can email you if you are one of our winners. If you choose to enter by logging in with your Facebook account, your email is not required.

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Michael Douglas Also Cast As Ant-Man

Matthew Vella

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January 14, 2014

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Michael Douglas has also been cast as Marvel‘s Ant-Man…as well as Paul Rudd. Confused? It’s ok, let me explain.

Michael Douglas is confirmed to play the role of Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man, creator of Ultron and founding Avenger. Meanwhile, Paul Rudd will play Scott Lang, Pym’s successor and the second Ant-Man, and presumably the character seen in Marvel’s test footage. With two generations of Ant-Man, director Edgar Wright has explained that the film will begin with a prologue introducing Hank Pym in the 60s, before a flash forward to Scott Lang’s story of becoming Ant-Man and teaming up with Pym himself. Sounds exciting!

The film is set to hit cinemas on July 31, 2015.

Standard Editions announced for kimi ni todoke and Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 1 & 2

Travis Bruno

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January 14, 2014

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natsume-kimi-standard-editions — **Click on image to view in full size**

Today NIS America has some good news for people who either didn’t want to spend the extra bit of money for the premium editions for some of their releases or were tardy to the party on picking them up. The company has revealed that kimi ni todoke -From Me to You- Volumes 1 through 3, our reviews of all three seasons can be found here, here, and here respectively, and Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 1 & 2 will be available for purchase as standard editions beginning on February 4th.

These releases will come with some basic packaging, as seen to the right, that will include all of the on-disc bonuses that were included in the premium editions of the anime and a story guide leaflet.