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.
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.
Paramount 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 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:
Captain Scarlett and her Pirate’s Booty;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports anime veterans would understand how important this episode of Ace of Diamond was for the series. As with many sports series, Ace of Diamond began with some stage setting. Both this episode and the first episode are really all about putting all the pieces into place before the series truly kicks in. Now this can be a strange experience for those uninitiated in the sports genre as it often means that many characters introduced early on become inessential later on, contrary to a standard anime which generally introduces the important players from the get go.
What makes this episode important for Ace of Diamond is that it completes the preamble before the big game. The stage is set and Ace of Diamond is ready to play ball. That’s not to say that these first two episodes have been without incident, because that would be far from the truth, in fact a hell of a lot has happened in the span of these two episodes and in particular this episode really turned things up to 11.
We pick up where we left off with Eijun and Azuma engaging in their duel. Eijun must strike out Azuma to defeat him. It’s a battle that for Eijun isn’t just for him, but for the values of teamwork and friendship that he holds so dear – values which Azuma does not share. What is most interesting here is that we come to see why Eijun is such a hot commodity. He is a diamond in the rough. He believes that he can only throw straight balls, but as the keen eye of Kazuya catches, Eijun’s release is unpredictable. This is both his greatest strength and greatest weakness, he doesn’t know where the ball will end up but neither does the opponent.
It is interesting to see the dynamic that forms between Eijun and Kazuya. Kazuya takes on a role of partner to Eijun in a way he has not ever felt before. With his middle-school team, while feeling a deep connection to all of his friends, Eijun was simply far above them in terms of latent talent. Because of this the catcher could never be on the same level as Eijun. That is not the case with Kazuya, he not only gets Eijun, but he can handle his best. It is with Kazuya that Eijun finally comes to see ‘real baseball’. In the final moments of the duel, Eijun works in complete unison with Kazuya and in his words throws the best pitch of his life. In that moment, you get the sense that Eijun has never felt so alive. A revolution is stirring inside of this young man and that moment as the catalyst.
Back at home Eijun struggles with his emotions of whether or not he should take up the offer to join Seidou. Interestingly his friends encourage him to follow his dreams and take the offer. Eijun eventually decides to do it due to his friends push. It is a conflicting position that he is put in and he just can’t shake the feeling that he is abandoning them. In the final moments as they are all sending him off, those feelings are confirmed. They know they are only holding him back, but still a part of them wishes they could keep on playing baseball with him, because that made them feel alive. Eijun vows to carry their spirit to Seidou, go to Nationals and become the Ace that they all know he can be.
In the end, the tough decision had to be made and it is one that most sports series don’t take. What separates Ace of Diamond from the crop here is that sacrifices had to be made. For Eijun to ever make anything of himself, he had to become his own man and that meant leaving behind those he holds dear. It’s tragic, but as real as real gets for sports anime.
Next week looks to see Eijun begin that journey. The question now is, will the sacrifice be worth the dream?
To celebrate the upcoming release of Ubisoft’s newest racing MMO The Crew, the developer has just launched the “Skin a Car” contest which allows fans to demonstrate their car customisation ability on a Mini Cooper S. The winners will see their creations featured in the Crew when the game releases in early 2014 and there are chances to win other goodies and limited editions of the game. The contest is open to all people but only those in Europe, the Middle East and Asia are eligible to win prizes.
Participants are invited to register on The Crew’s website to create their own design for the Mini Cooper S. From colours and brushes to game stickers and even personal stickers, the customization module specifically developed for the contest showcases the numerous car customization options to be available in The Crew. These designs are then shared on The Crew’s Facebook page and submitted to a vote by the fans. Judging by that statement I would say visual customisation appears to be confirmed for the game which is great news.
The Crew will have people racing all across the U.S.A across all sort of terrain in their customisable vehicles. The game will have a persisntent online world, blending the line between single player and multi player. Players can tackle challenges on their own or team up on the go to comple their objective. The Crew is being developed for the Xbox One, PS4 and PC. You can get more information on the game and the Skin A Car contest at the official website. Check out our hands on preview for The Crew here.
While it was revealed that the Xbox One would be increasing the friends list 1o fold, but other than that change no more information had yet to be released. Until today at least, as Larry Hryb aka Major Nelson has made a video showing off his own Xbox One friends list and going through all the changes and new additions.
Officially called the Friends App, the additional features include not only the expanded capacity, but the ability to follow as well. So, players can see what all the top gamers are doing without the necessity of accepting a friend request, but have no fear anti-socialites the follow feature can be blocked as well. On the reverse, players can also choose favorite friends to make it easier to check in on their core Xbox gaming group, plus a feed of activity makes it easy to track what friends are doing at the moment, from starting up specific games, to uploading clips.
These are just some of the features though as there is quite a few, so those wanting to see all of the additions in action can check out the new video embedded below. Xbox One is set to release November 22nd, 2013.
