Sad news cricket fans, today 505 Games have confirmed that they have cancelled the long in-production Ashes Cricket 2013 game. Ashes Cricket 2013 was originally set for release earlier this year but was pushed back until November. After being quietly released onto Steam last week, the game was quickly pulled after fan response was overhelmingly negative. A quick search on YouTube brings up a tonne of videos showing the games many bugs and glitches. Not only has the PC version been pulled from Steam, but it along with the upcoming console versions have been completely scrapped.
505 Games released this statement today:
As most people who have followed the project closely can affirm, the development of Ashes Cricket 2013 has been fraught with challenges almost from the outset. The chosen developer, even with their many years of cricket game development experience, was unable to overcome the unexpected challenges that the chosen game engine threw up, even with multiple extensions to the development schedule. At the start of the project, 505 Games received all assurances from the developer that the engine was up to the task of creating a dynamic, cutting-edge cricket game for the modern age across multiple platforms, and unfortunately those assurances were found to be misplaced.
The net result of the challenges we have faced was a game which, despite our best efforts over the course of a two-year development, couldn’t meet the quality benchmarks of either us, our licensors or our customers. 505 Games’ main priority right now is to protect the Ashes name and that of the ECB and Cricket Australia, and do what we can to recompense the cricket community.
As the licensee and publisher of name for Ashes Cricket 2013, 505 Games would like to apologise publicly and sincerely to our licensors, the ECB and Cricket Australia, and their respective partners/sponsors, who have been nothing but patient and supportive of us throughout the challenges this project has presented, and who, ultimately, we have let down.
Our deepest apologies, however, are reserved for the fans of cricket and cricket games worldwide. 505 Games prides itself on being a safe pair of hands on which gamers of all tastes and denominations can rely to put their best foot forward to create compelling gaming experiences. It is clear that, in this instance, we have fallen way short of our stated aims and failed to deliver. We know that the mitigating factors, as highlighted above, hold little solace to the hordes of excited cricket fans worldwide who had hoped this year to be able to play out their fantasy of playing in the Ashes series.
The people who purchased the game will be contacted very shortly with details of a full refund.
This is definitely a unique situation, as I can’t think of a time where a game was cancelled AFTER its release. Sorry cricket fans, but looks like you wont be belting the poms any time soon (at least not in a video game). Let us know your thoughts on the situation in the comments below and remember to stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the hot video game news as it becomes available.
The greatest in gaming hardware and software systems, Razer have announced the launch of yet another new top-of-the-line headphones: the Razer Kraken Forged Edition.
Contrasting their bold coloured emblems, this new set looks like it’s for the sophisticated gamer. Crafted with ear cups that are machined out of aircraft-grade aluminum and finished with a matte texture, the Razer Kraken Forged Edition is carefully hand-assembled to ensure the build quality matches the premium looks and guts.
The Kraken Forged Edition is also supposed to work as well as it looks. Razer audio engineers have fine-tuned the 40 mm bass-heavy drivers to bring you epic bass while keeping the sound balanced with clear and crisp highs optimized for music and gaming experiences. It is also versatile as it has a swappable cable with an in-line microphone.
Though it is being sold at US$299, this piece of ear candy seems to be worth every penny.
Black Friday’s Super Deals: BulkyPix slashes prices on more than 70 games!
Paris, France – November 28, 2013
Publisher and video game developer BulkyPixis glad to mark the occasion of Black Friday with special discounts on more than 70 games of its catalog! These special sales are to last from November 29 to December 2 and will concern games prices as well as some in-app purchases.
And there will be one for everyone’s taste: Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf (Gamebook/RPG), Dead Effect (FPS), Type:Rider (Platformer), Autumn Dynasty (RTS)… The list goes on and on!
Price drops: Accessible on our website and below
Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf – $2.99
Autumn Dynasty – $2.99
Abalone – $0.99
Aby Escape DX – $0.99
Another World 20th Anniversary – $0.99
Ark of Sinners Advance – $0.99
Astérix: Total Riposte – $0.99
Babel Rising – $0.99
Babel Running – $0.99
BattleStar Commander – $0.99
Bee Control 2.0 – $0.99
Bug Invasion – $0.99
Burn it All – $0.99
Card Board Castle HD – $0.99
Card Board Castle – $0.99
Chicken Doom – $0.99
Citadel Arcanes – $0.99
Dead Effect – $0.99
Drums Challenge Charlie Morgan – $0.99
Evofish – $0.99
Eye Training Visual Edition – $0.99
Fort Boyard – $0.99
Gees – $0.99
Gobliiins – $0.99
Gobliiins 2 – $0.99
Gnu Revenge – $0.99
Gnu Revenge HD – $0.99
Hasta La muerte – $0.99
Hidden Runaway – $0.99
Hills of Glory – $0.99
Hollywood Monsters – $0.99
Hysteria Project – $0.99
Hysteria Project 2 – $0.99
iSlash Premium 1.4 – $0.99
Jazz: Trump’s journey 1.0.0 – $0.99
Journey to Hell – $0.99
Kung Fu Rabbit – $0.99
Landers Invaders – $0.99
Last King of Africa – $0.99
Le petit nicolas – $0.99
LightOpus – $0.99
Meltdown – $0.99
Music Master Chopin: Rock – $0.99
Music Master Chopin: Classic – $0.99
My first game – $0.99
Orborun – $0.99
Penumbear – $0.99
Pix’n Love Rush DX – $0.99
Pinwar – $0.99
Runaway: A twist of Fate – Part 1 – $0.99
Runaway: A twist of Fate – Part 2 – $0.99
Runaway: A road adventure – $0.99
RPM: Gymkhana Racing – $0.99
Saving Private Sheep – $0.99
Smooth Operators – $0.99
Snake Galaxy HD – $0.99
SocCars – $0.99
Soldier vs. Aliens 1.1.2 – $0.99
Sugar Kid – $0.99
T.E.C 3001 – $0.99
The last king of Africa – $0.99
The last king of africa 2 – $0.99
Twin Blade HD – $0.99
Twin Blade – $0.99
Type: Rider – $0.99
Undead Soccer – $0.99
WePad 4 in 1 – $0.99
Yesterday 1.5 – $0.99
Redneck Revenge – $0.99
In-app purchases price drops:
Animal Park Tycoon – 50% off
Candy Meleon – 50% off
My Brute – 50% off
Redneck Revenge – 50% off
Soldier vs. Aliens – 50% off
It’s time to fill up your smartphones and tablets!
In a seemingly very odd move by Nintendo, yet on that we’ve actually seen before, they have decided to semi-stream the Pokemon Anime; Black and White – Rival Destinies through the eShop. We saw something similar to this a very long time ago where certain Pokemon Anime episodes were distributed on Game Boy Advanced game cartridges, well it seems like they’re doing something similar but ditching the physical aspect. This series follows Ash and his friends as they travel the land of Unova in search of new Pokemon and intense battles.
Each Thursday, from now until the 26th of December, Nintendo will be releasing five episodes of the Anime. The streaming begins today with the first ten episodes and all the episodes, once released, will be available to watch until the 4th of January so you’ve got plenty of time to catch up on a great family-friendly Anime. This idea seems like a fantastic one and hopefully it will open up all new avenues for Nintendo.
So Batman: Arkham Origins has been out for a little while now, and while it wasn’t the greatest game in the series, it still gave Bat-Fans a fun and enjoyable experience. Well today that experience continues as Warner Bros. have announced that the first three DLC packs for the game are now available.
Starting today you can download the Infinite Earths Skins Pack, which gives Batman access to classic costumes from elseworlds stories such as Earth 2 Batman, Earth 2 Dark Knight, The Long Halloween, Dark Knight of the Round Table and Thrillkiller, as well as also including a classic Tim Drake Robin look.
Players can also grab the new Black Mask Challenge Pack, which includes two new challenge maps pitting Batman or Deathstroke against Black Mask himself. Finally, rounding out the 3 DLC packs for today is the Supply Drop #1 which provides new clothing options, weapons, skills and character upgrades for the game’s multiplayer component.
The DLC packs cost $4.99 ($3.99 on Wii U), $1.99 and $2.99 respectively and are available now. Will you be downloading them or are you still working your way through Arkham Origin’s campaign? Let us know in the comments below and remember to always stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the latest Batman news as it becomes available.
The Nintendo eShop constantly rolls out different themed sales to delight and surprise audiences and fans from around the world. The last two that we saw were a Link/Legend Of Zelda sale and a Megaman sale, well this time around it’s Nintendo’s favourite Italian plumber Mario. Both the Wii U and the 3DS get access to the sales so it’s fair on either end, the only difference is the games that are up for grabs on the consoles.
There will be four titles on the Wii U and four titles on the 3DS, two of which are present on both systems, so no matter what console you have I’m sure you’ll find something that you’ll enjoy and for cheap too! The sale isn’t going to be running for long, it will last from now until the 5th of December but after that, from the 5th until the 12th, Donkey Kong will be taking the spotlight and we’ll be seeing his games on sale. The image you see below correctly identifies what is up for sale for the Wii U and 3DS over the next few days:
PS Vita owners of Rayman Legends have another reason to celebrate today. Ubisoft has announced that the new patch for Rayman Legends contains 28 new Invasion Levels. Players will need to avoid enemies and traps in the new levels under the pressure of time. The content patch also raises the amount of Teensies to rescue to 700.
Ubisoft Montpellier’s Rayman Legends is a platformer and follow up to the 2011 platformer Rayman Origins. Players will run, jump and free Teensies on more than 120 levels. The game supports up to four players at a time. Rayman Legends is available for PS Vita, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and Windows.
The PlayStation 4 has finally been released in Australia and it seems as though the next gen console did so with a bang! Across Australia last night over 321 stores opened their doors up at midnight to allow the masses to grab their brand-new system and to join in with the elation and celebration that comes with the launch of a new console.
It has already been stated that this launch has double that of Sony’s last console launch, that being the PlayStation 3, and Merchandising Director Shane Stockwell had this to say: “This was one of the biggest console launches of all time, and was twice the size of the Playstation 3 launch we saw in 2007. Demand for the Playstation 4 is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, and we are currently taking preorders for shipments in early 2014.” It seems as though this generation of gaming is hitting harder than ever, excitement levels are high and that’s the way it should be.
Debra McGrath who is the National Brand, Engagement and Events Manager was present at an EB Games in Liverpool last night where she stated:
“The atmosphere onsite was electric. It’s awesome to see the entire community come together to get involved and celebrate, particularly those who’ve never witnessed a console launch. Thousands of fans came out last night to witness and be a part of the beginning of a new generation, for both technology and the games community.”
“The passionate customers that showed up to our launches last night have had their PS4 preorder since before July this year – in some cases the preorders were placed so long ago that our EB World program didn’t even exist. The first pre-order for the next PlayStation was put down way back on the 5th of July, 2011 – this just demonstrates how much these fans love the Sony brand. We wanted to make sure we looked after them, and helped make their night memorable”
The only unfortunate thing is that, if you were unable to obtain a PlayStation 4 through pre-order or just luck than you’ll be waiting until a fair time into 2014 before you can get your hands on one, luckily enough EB Games are able to confirm a position for you in 2014 to be able to get your console by going through a simple process that is similar to pre-ordering, so get in their now to secure your spot. For those like me who still haven’t gotten a PlayStation 4, not only do we have several pictures of an EB Games midnight release but we also have an Official Video from Sony regarding the PlayStation 4’s PlayStation Plus launch. Watch and enjoy!
PlayStation 4 Launches: more than double the size of Playstation 3
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA – November 29, 2013. EB Games is celebrating a hugely successful launch of the PlayStation 4 console, with over 321 stores opening their doors at midnight for customers.
Shane Stockwell, Merchandising Director, stated that the launch of the Playstation 4 has surpassed the size of the Playstation 3 by more than double. ““This was one of the biggest console launches of all time, and was twice the size of the Playstation 3 launch we saw in 2007. Demand for the Playstation 4 is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, and we are currently taking preorders for shipments in early 2014.”
Debra McGrath, National Brand, Engagement & Events Manager attended the Official EB Store Launch at Liverpool last night and stated, “The atmosphere onsite was electric. It’s awesome to see the entire community come together to get involved and celebrate, particularly those who’ve never witnessed a console launch. Thousands of fans came out last night to witness and be a part of the beginning of a new generation, for both technology and the games community.”
“The passionate customers that showed up to our launches last night have had their PS4 preorder since before July this year – in some cases the preorders were placed so long ago that our EB World program didn’t even exist,” said McGrath. “The first preorder for the next Playstation was put down way back on the 5th of July, 2011 – this just demonstrates how much these fans love the Sony brand. We wanted to make sure we looked after them, and helped make their night memorable”
Customers who have not yet secured a PlayStation 4 are able to confirm a position in a queue for 2014 in any EB Games store and online at www.ebgames.com.au.
Welcome back for this week’s iOS Game Suggestions. If you missed last week’s, or are new to the suggestions, click on the link below and check out what cool games you should be picking up for your iOS device along with the introduction on how the suggestions work. (suggestions 1 has how it all works)
A great week on iTunes! As always, it started slow and but ended with a bang! There are many must-buy games this week in all departments, FREE, 99c and over 99c. This week I’ve suggested a total of 18 great quality titles. Make sure you check them all especially… Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, Icycle: On Thin Ice, Galaxy On Fire – Alliances, Kiwi & Me, Inner World, Skulls Of The Shogun, just to name a few.
Break down below :
6 – FREE Games
5 – $0.99c Games
7 – Over $0.99c Games
As always for this week’s suggestions are all new titles that you should take a look at and consider spending your hard earned iTunes cash / time on. Well the Free games just below certainly should all be given a shot as they won’t cost you anything!
For The Cheapskates – FREE GAMES
Galaxy On Fire – Alliances – Price : FREE – Publisher –Fishlabs (Galaxy on Fire – Alliances puts you in the role of an up-and-coming Commander of the Terrans, Nivelians or Vossk. Determined to claim and conquer a hitherto uncharted part of the galaxy known as the Shroud Nebula, you will set out to seek fame and fortune beyond the final frontier. Starting your operations from within your private home system, you will soon breach into a vivid galaxy with over 400,000 individual planets and challenge thousands of players in an epic quest for space dominion.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Jetbee – Ready, set… GO! – Price : FREE – Publisher –Bulkypix (You can play alone or against up to eight participants in more than 20 courses on wild multiplayer modes! Get your rivals out of your way catching and using special items placed on the courses: Speed boost flowers, poison grenades, M’Fly the bodyguard fly,… ) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Kiwi & Me – Price : FREE – Publisher –Beeline Interactive (Meet Kiwi, a magical creature who’s a little bit bird, a little bit plant, and a whole lotta’ cute! Kiwi’s mother has gone missing, and Kiwi needs your help to find her again. Help Kiwi navigate forests, mountains, desert, and more by switching, mixing, and matching your way through colorful puzzles to find the things Kiwi will need to complete the journey. Get to know Kiwi and watch your new friend grow up before your eyes.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Adventure Town – Price : FREE – Publisher –Supersolid (HEROES WANTED! Our once magnificent town has been destroyed by terrifying monsters and bone-chilling beasts! Please help us return our town to its former glory, and we will reward you handsomely. Place tempting new shops and houses in the town to attract mighty heroes in search of adventure, then customize the heroes and make them the greatest fighting legends in history! Only YOU can make our world great once more and save us from the evil forces of darkness!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
OMG: TD! – Price : FREE – Publisher – Yodo1 Games(Play the action-packed defense game where you command the Greek gods themselves! Blast hordes of monsters with elemental magic, call legendary heroes to your aid, and summon your gods to wreak havoc across the battlefield!) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Stampede Run – Price : FREE – Publisher –Zynga (Single player mode is here! Charge through the streets of Spain – dodge bulls on your own or challenge your friends, you choose! Complete achievements to earn new boosts and power your way up the leaderboards. The bulls are ready to run anywhere you go, with offline play now available.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
For The Bargain Hunters – 99c Games
Plague Inc – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Ndemic Creations (Can you infect the world? Plague Inc. is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected ‘Patient Zero’. Now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself. Brilliantly executed with innovative gameplay and built from the ground up for iPhone & iPad, Plague Inc. evolves the strategy genre and pushes mobile gaming (and you) to new levels. It’s You vs. the world – only the strongest can survive! ) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Icycle: On Thin Ice – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Chillingo (Games and art become one in the masterfully crafted and visually stunning Icycle: On Thin Ice. Play as the cold naked hero Dennis, and pedal, jump and glide through each beautiful but deadly post-apocalyptic frozen wonderland.) runs on iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
Numerity – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Zedarus Entertainment (Discover what is hidden in a clutter of numbers! Find and highlight the correct numerals until they form a distinctive image. Challenge and develop your concentration, math, and memory skills! Share images you’ve found with your friends on Facebook and Twitter.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Skateboard Slam – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Zynga (Ready…Set…Slam! Face off against friends or tear into single player challenges in this high-flying, high-octane skateboarding race. Trick your way around obstacles and traps through four exotic worlds to reach the finish line first!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Darklings – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – MildMania (Darklings is an epic endless adventure through magical worlds. Experience unique gesture driven gameplay blended with awesome noire artwork carrying the touch based games to a whole new level. Join Lum to purge the Darklings. Save the stars, save the world. Darkness is coming!.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
For The Millionaires – All games over $0.99
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years – Price : $16.99 – Publisher – Square Enix (With a full 3-D remake, FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS can now be played as never before. Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Classic characters make their return alongside several new heroes, such as Ceodore, son of Cecil and Rosa.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
MULE Returns– Price : $4.99 – Publisher – Comma 8 Studios (MULE is a ridiculously fun and addictive strategy game that combines real-time and turn-based styles as you battle for land and resources on a newly colonized planet. The game is easy to grasp but provides great depth of game-play.) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
Puzzle Coaster– Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Marvelous Games (Who hasn’t wanted to design the PERFECT roller coaster? Puzzle Coaster puts YOU in control – and you’ll need to use the right pieces of track to build just the right coaster that both thrills the passengers and collects all the coins along the way. Your coaster kit will include a variety of crazy pieces including loop-de-loops, cannon blasters and super springs. Just like your favourite ride, things start off pretty mellow but get exciting real fast – you will need your thinking cap on to complete all 63 brain-busting levels!) runs iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
Wrath Of Psychobos – Ben 10 Omniverse – Price : $2.99 – Publisher – Cartoon Network (Use Ben’s alien powers and Rook’s Proto-Tool weapons to take down the evil genius Dr. Psychobos in a GIGANTIC BEN 10 ADVENTURE! Explore the galaxy and battle tons of bad guys in Wrath of Psychobos!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
The Inner World – Price : $2.99 – Publisher – Headup Games (Robert is a novice, a bit clueless, but with a heart of gold. He lives a peaceful life as a court musician in Asposia’s largest wind monastery. Contrary to the laws of physics, Asposia is an enormous, hollow space surrounded by an infinite expanse of earth. The world’s air is provided through three wind fountains, but as one wind fountain after the other petered out and the wind gods came to Asposia, all of the sudden Robert found him in the middle of a whirlwind.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Skulls Of The Shogun – Price : $4.99 – Publisher – 17-Bit. (Crush your enemies and eat their skulls! Skulls of the Shogun is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game, supercharged with fighting-game flare and double-stuffed with a serious sense of humor! Enter the Samurai Afterlife and join forces with undead warriors, magical monks, and mighty mustachioed samurai generals!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
The Mysterious Cities Of Gold: Secret Paths [Director’s Cut]– Price : $11.99 – Publisher – Ynnis Interactive (Play Esteban, Zia and Tao through numerous tricky levels full of puzzles, traps and infiltration phases in a wide variety of diverse gorgeous settings. Explore every nook and cranny of China, and escape Zarès’ hostile men, searching for the local City of Gold. ) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
There you have it folks these games should keep you busy for quite some time well until next week at least. I’ll be back next week for another dose of iOS goodness, in the meantime if you would also like to suggest your own suggestions, please feel free to share them in the comments section below or in the iOS forum section on the site here.
