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New Sailor Moon Anime to Premiere in July

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January 10, 2014

It seems that after numerous delays the new Sailor Moon anime might finally be making its debut. The official website for the Sailor Moon 20th Anniversary Project has been updated with news saying that the anime will premiere this July and they even went so far to give us a list of the staff.

The staff for the series will feature its original creator Naoko Takeuchi, as well as Munehisa Sakai as Director, and Yūji Kobayashi as Series Script Supervisor, both of whom have been working on the Precure series lately. The animation will be handled by Toei Animation while the theme song will be handled by Momoiro Clover Z.

Later on a press release was released featuring producer Atsutoshi Umezawa saying that the new Sailor Moon anime will not be a remake and will instead be following the original manga starting from scratch.

Chibi Robo Returns in this week’s eShop Update

Dustin Spencer

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January 10, 2014

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He’s Back! That lovable little robot that graced the GameCube and Nintendo DS has arrived back in the west yet again, and found a nice little home on the 3DS eShop. Chibi-Robo!: Photo Finder allows players to take pictures of real world objects in order to put pieces up for display in a new museum. Cleaning, what Chibi does best – is rewarded with happy points, which can then be used to purchase more film for filling up those display shelves. The demo and full version can be downloaded today.

On the Wii U, we have Gradius making its return to the Virtual Console, along with Cocoto Magic Circus 2. Other than a demo of Jump Trials Supreme on the 3DS, that is really all this little update has in store for us this week. Sales can be found below, and tune in within the next week for the new Club Nintendo line of rewards.

On sale this week:
• Aqua Moto Racing 3D (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Sale: 25 percent off until Jan. 23
• Darts Up 3D (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Sale: More than 50 percent off until Jan. 30
• Code of Princess (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Sale: More than 30 percent off from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20
• Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Sale: More than 30 percent off from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Sale: More than 30 percent off from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20

Latest EA Sports UFC screenshots are incredibly detailed

Travis Bruno

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January 10, 2014

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The Spring 2014 release window for EA Sports’ take on MMA, EA Sports UFC, is growing closer but we have yet to see real in-game footage of the title, although a short video describing the developer’s vision for the game was released a few months ago. Well we still don’t have in-game footage to show you but today EA has provided us with some new screenshots of the game which show just how detailed the faces of these fighters are going to appear in the game.

The screenshots can be found below and include a number of fighters including the above of Georges St-Pierre as he looks into your soul.

Cities in Motion 2 Aboards Linux with Marvellous Monorails Expansion

Vicky Martin

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January 10, 2014

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Paradox Interactive have officially released Cities in Motion 2 on Linux, along with the expansion “Marvellous Monorails” for the mass transit simulation and strategy game from Colossal Order.

Cities in Motion 2 allows players to take control of the transit network, in which they must design, construct, engineer and expand tracks and routes at an affordable price within a growing city.

The Marvellous Monorails expansion allows players to:

Add 5 all-new monorail vehicles to their fleets, including Toyoka Cybria City and Stern-Berger Mate
Spruce up the layouts with elevated rails for intercity connections and attract more passengers
Build circular monorail lines for maximum efficiency; cheaper and faster than metro lines

Come aboard Cities in Motion 2 on Linux, as well as PC and Mac on Steam here for only AUD $11.23 ( USD $9.99) until January 17. Don’t forget to download the expansion for the same price!

Evangelion 3.33 Delayed in Australia

Sergei Lazarev

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January 10, 2014

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Madman has posted on their Facebook page that the upcoming Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo’s DVD and Blu-ray release has been delayed until further notice. The home video release of the third Rebuild of Evangelion film was originally slated for March 19th.

The Australian distributor has cited a recent US delay as having a “domino effect” on their release, apologising for the inconvenience. The North American release by FUNimation, originally scheduled for February 18th, also has no release date as of now.

Evangelion 3.33 (titled as 3.0 in its theatrical screening) is set 14 years after the conclusion of the second film, with Shinji Ikari awakening to a world he doesn’t remember. Check out our review of the theatrical version, screened during Madman’s REEL Anime festival, here.

Assassin’s Creed: Pirates Gets an Update

Andrew Day

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January 10, 2014

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Avast me harties! Unfurl the sales, pull up the anchors and get ready to take to the high seas once again as Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Pirates for mobile has gotten its first major content update.

The update is sure to satisfy even the most grounded of land-lovers as it introduces a new map where they will take part in an additional campaign mission, as well as 10 new side-quests to embark on. This new update also changes the game’s difficulty, ensuring that even the most storied of captains will face a challenge as well as adding in some new combat controls to create a more fluid and interactive experience. Lastly, a new social aspect will be added, so you can compare yourself to your friends and other players around the world.

The update is available now so be sure to connect to the App Store or Google Play and start downloading. Are you still playing Pirates or are console AC titles more your speed? Let us know in the comments below and as always, remember to stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Assassin’s Creed news as it becomes available.

Halo 5 Concept Art Shows Off “Prominent” Location

Zac Elawar

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January 10, 2014

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In a new Halo Waypoint blog entry entitled ‘New Years Resolutions: A Bite-Sized Peek Behind the Curtain‘, now former Creative Director at 343 Industries, Josh Holmes, talked us fans through recent changes to the team before giving us a piece of environmental concept art from this year’s planned Halo title for the Xbox One.

The image, as seen above, was created by Lead Concept Artist come Art Director Nicolas “Sparth” Bouvier and is “an early exploration of a new location that features prominently in a little game project we’re tinkering with….” With very little to go on so far, every little nugget of information or artwork goes a long way. As stated by Holmes, “Sparth” has 17 years of industry experience and worked closely with soon-to-be Visual Design Consultant Kenneth Scott to develop and define the visual language of this second Halo trilogy. Click through on the highlighted link to view the blog entry in its entirety.

Shining Force Online developer takes project to Kickstarter

Joshua Moris

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January 10, 2014

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After receiving a “cease and desist” letter from SEGA, Shining Force Online developer Arcade County decided to take matters into their own hands. Studio Lead Robby Mulvany had the following to say:

We had just really started the beta but Sega was quick! Fan made games are tricky because some publishers are ok with it and some aren’t. Sega’s own terms of service (at least the ones I read) didn’t seem to discourage them. The Sonic 2 HD remake didn’t seem to bother them, so last June I decided to build an MMO for Shining Force. Several fans had attempted it in the past but they always seemed to fizzle out quick. There just aren’t really any party-based MMO’s out there so I thought it would be fun to try. I emailed Sega back in June but I didn’t receive a reply. I figured if it was going to be an issue they’d tell me in advance.

*Screenshots used from original title Shining Force Online*

Rather than scrapping the entire project, the team decided to bring the game to Kickstarter and begin the process to remove/replace all SEGA related trademarks. And in this process Arcade County plans on improving their existing content around community ideas as well as feedback. An aspect of the title worth noting is the “Empire Anvil”. This handy tool is the exact same toolkit that the developers use to create aspects of the game, and this will be placed on the public’s fingertips. Not only will players get to create/modify graphics, but they will also be able to create musical content as well.

With no hard feelings towards SEGA, Mulvany and team seek to see Shining Empire to completion. Ultimately, they want to offer the MMORPG at an affordable price of $10 with free DLC to be administered throughout the first two years. Additionally, Arcade County’s plan is to develop the title for PC, Mac, and iOS devices. To donate to the project and perhaps even join in the development, follow the Kickstarter link here.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Steals Mass Effect Concept Art?

Zac Elawar

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January 10, 2014

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Some dual Mass Effect and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fans with extremely keen eyes and sharp memories noticed something familiar in the ‘The Bridge’ – the latest episode of the aforementioned TV show…

The screen capture above shows the subject: a building in the background of a scene that was pulled directly from a piece of Mass Effect 3 concept art. The original concept art can be seen below. Obviously, the structure was altered as parts of its geometry have been stretched and the entire left column/spire has been excised. The question now is whether or not this is a homage of sorts by possible fans working on the production’s staff, or lazy plagiarism. I’m not inclined to believe the latter, per se, and many would claim the alterations nullify any claims of the sort. What do you guys think?

NASCAR ’14 Drive for the Cover Winner Revealed and Release Date

Simon Wolfe

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January 10, 2014

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NASCAR ’14 Drive for the Cover Winner Revealed and Release Date

After revealing that they would be releasing the newest NASCAR game this year, Deep Silver and developer Eutechnyx has finally released more information on when NASCAR ’14 would be coming out. Fans of the racing series can look forward to February 18th as the release date for the next game for the second most watched sport in the United States.

During its previous announcement, Deep Silver also left it up to the fans as to which driver would make it to the cover of NASCAR ’14 and, with over 700,000 votes total, fans have decided that Tony Stewart would be gracing the front of the game. While Tony wasn’t able to race much last season after an injury, he will be front and center on NASCAR ’14 on store shelves when he finally gets back on the track at the Daytona 500 in February.

NASCAR fans can look forward to NASCAR ’14 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC on February 18th, 2014 at the price of $49.99, but those that pre-order can get special bonuses depending on the store. With physical die-cast cars or special DLC paint schemes, players will have a decent amount to choose from. To get an even better look at Tony Stewart on the cover and how the game will look, players can check out the official box art below, with the official trailer embedded below that.