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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Wildlands gameplay video released

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If they didn’t want people or monsters to eat Chocobos they shouldn’t have made them so delicious looking. Anyways, today Square Enix has released a new gameplay video for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII which clocks in at eight minutes long and focuses on showing off the Wildlands area of the world.

The video, which you can check out below, shows Lightning as she heads out on a quest to track down a chocobo only to run into a “Chocobo Eater” which will be a boss battle in the game. Also for those interested, the video is narrated by game design director Yuji Abe and the game’s customization system is also shown off.

J-Stars Victory VS Screenshots Unleash Vegeta, Sasuke and More

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Namco Bandai has shared the latest set of J-Stars Victory VS screenshots that have Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z dishing out some serious damage, along with Sasuke from Naruto and Zebra from Toriko. Interestingly we also have some glimpses of the Konohagakure stage from Naruto. Check these out below.

J-Stars Victory VS features characters from Jump manga including Dragon Ball, One Piece, Bleach, Toriko, Hunter x Hunter, Rurouni Kenshin, Gintama, Yu Yu Hakusho and more. The game is due to be released this year in Japan for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on a still-unknown date. There is currently no word of a Western release but we still managed to ask Namco Bandai about it!

The Amazing Spider Man 2 video game revealed

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You can’t keep a good spider down… unless you have a fly-swatter or bug spray but even then, in the very long running history of the Spider-Man comic franchise, I’m sure some villain has tried that at some point and failed.

Anyways, today Activision has announced that they are making The Amazing Spider-Man 2 for every console, including next-gen ones, except for the iOS, Android, Wii and PS Vita. The game will be launched alongside the feature film which is set to be released next spring. The debut trailer for the title can be found below while the first image of the game can be found above.

Titan Comics’ Numbercruncher #4 Preview

 

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Numbercruncher #4, the conclusion to the epic mini series that is sweeping the world will soon be here, and the guys over at Titan Comics have given us a sneak preview of the book. If you don’t know, Numbercruncher #4, written by Si Spurrier and with art from PJ Holden is the shock conclusion to the acclaimed temporal afterlife adventure. Here is the brief synopsis:

An epic battle of wits, wills and divine accountancy has twisted across decades and multiple lifetimes, and now the clash between Bastard Zane and the reincarnating Mathematician is coming to a head.

Who gets what they want? Who loses everything forever? And, when all the cunning plans and clever tricks have been resolved… is there still one last card to play?

If you have been reading Numbercruncher, then you don’t want to miss out on this one, and if you haven’t started then now is a good chance to go down to your local comic book store and grab issues #1-3. We also have some preview pages from the book, which you can check out below. Although Numbercruncher is coming to a close, Titan Comics just recently announced their 2014 lineup at this year’s NYCC, so be sure to check it out and remember that for all the Titan Comics news as it becomes available, be sure to stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Collector’s Edition announced for North America

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Today Namco Bandai has announced that they are going to be releasing two versions of Tales of Symphonia Chronicles in North America. There will be the standard version of the game as well as a collector’s edition of the title which will sell for $100 and will be limited to only 15,000 copies.

Currently the game is set to be released sometime in 2014 and gamers who spring for the Collector’s Edition will receive the following items:

  • Five Chibi Kyun Chara figurines from the games
  • Paperback novel following the events between the games
  • Multi-disc soundtrack
  • Special Collector’s edition packaging featuring art from studio Ufotable

To go along with this announcement the company also released some new screenshots of the game which can be found below. As for some gameplay footage, an English subtitled trailer was released a couple weeks ago.

‘Labor Day’ Poster and Images from the 57th BFI London Film Festival

LaborDay-Australia-Payoff-01Paramount Pictures‘ upcoming drama Labor Day, has a new poster out (visible to the right) and had an exclusive screening at the 57th BFI London Film Festival just yesterday.

Labor Day is based on the novel by Joyce Maynard, stars Kate Winslet (The Reader, Revolutionary Road) and Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men, W.), and is directed by Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking, Juno).

‘The film centers on a 13-year old Henry Wheeler (Gattlin Griffith), who is struggling to be the man of his household and care for his reclusive mother Adele (Winslet) while confronting all the pangs of adolescence. On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers (Brolin), a man who is intimidating, but also clearly in need of help, and convinces them to take him into their home. He is later revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives.’

You can see images from the event’s red carpet in the gallery below. Labor Day releases nationwide February 6, 2014.

Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition Out Now

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Borderlands 2 was one of the absolute smash-hits of 2012. Not only did we love it here at Capsule (check out our review), but the game earned an impressive 55 Game of the Year awards from various retailers and publications across the globe. To celebrate the incredible milestone, Gearbox and 2K announced a Game of the Year edition, and guess what – now it is here!

As well as the original game, Boderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition also includes:

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  • Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage;
  • Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt;
  • Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep;
  • Creature Slaughter Dome;
  • Premiere Club Content:
    • Gaige, the Mechromancer Character Class;
    • Gearbox Gun Pack;
    • Golden Key;
    • Vault Hunter’s Relic;
  • Krieg, the Psycho Character Class;
  • Collector’s Edition Heads and Skins;
  • Contraband Sky Rocket Grenade;
  • Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 1.

 

That’s an incredible amount of content that will have you playing for hours on end, while laughing and having a good time while you do.

To celebrate the launch of the GOTY edition, 2K have put up this awesome little trailer to enjoy. Check it out below and let us know in the comments what you think, and if you will be picking up the jam-packed edition of one of the greatest shooters to ever hit consoles. Always remember that for all the Borderlands news as it becomes available, be sure to stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

Final Fantasy XIV: ARR Gets Holiday And Realm Transfers

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Square Enix announced today that their newest MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, will be getting a content update and realm transfers.

In honor of Halloween, FFXIV will be celebrating with “All Saints’ Wake.” From October 18 to November 1, the streets of Eorzea will be decked out with ceremonial lanterns and fancy costumes everyone can enjoy. There will also be a traveling circus troupe that appeared overnight, as if by magic. Speaking to the troupe can even land you a special quest, but don’t forget – it’s as much a time for tricks as treats.

Also, beginning tomorrow and lasting until October 21, they will be granting you the opportunity to move your character to another world. This should give everyone the chance to get together with friends if they’ve not already done so.

For more information on all of this and more, be sure to check out the official website here, as well as The Lodestone for updates from the development team.

Battlefield 4 TV Ad Shows Off Best Moments

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EA has posted the official TV advertisement of Battlefield 4, taking some of the best parts from their Only In Battlefield interview series before injecting the most intense gameplay sequences. Check it out below.

The open beta is currently wrapping up today and ending ahead of the game’s launch later this month. We can only hope most of the frame rate issues and bugs that users experienced will be fixed during this time period.

Battlefield 4 is due out on October 31 for PC and current-gen consoles, with a PS4 and Xbox One release date set for later in November. The game’s Spectator Mode was recently touched upon.

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Announced

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The trio returns…in HD!

Square Enix has announced at D23 Expo Japan that it has officially begun development for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX for the PlayStation 3. A follow up to the recently released Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, the title is slated for release next year across Australasia and other PAL territories.

Adding further depth and detail to the Kingdom Hearts series, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX is a fully remastered HD compilation of the PlayStation 2 system title Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix and the PSP title Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix. Both, previously exclusive to the Japanese market, will be available for the first time in Europe with HD remastered cinematic cut-scenes from the Nintendo DS title Kingdom Hearts Re:coded to also be included in the compilation.

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You know you’re in trouble when Mickey Mouse is angry

Picking up after Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, players will be able to continue on their adventures with Sora, Donald Duck and Goofy, and also explore the origins of the Kingdom Hearts series with characters Terra, Aqua and Ventus – all with gorgeous high-definition visuals and enhanced gameplay mechanics. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX will provide fans with the chance to replay key titles in the celebrated series, and serves as the perfect lead into the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts III, which is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 system and Xbox One.

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Once upon a time…

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX is set to hit shelves 2014. For more information, visit the official website and Facebook page. Check out the trailer below and enjoy another dose of Kingdom Hearts. You’d be heartless not to enjoy it.