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Magic: The Gathering Theros Prerelease Info

September 19, 2013

As Magic: The Gathering players know full well, each year brings with it a brand new block of cards. These new blocks are made up of three different sets that tell a story within the Magic Multiverse. Each set brings with it new characters, new worlds, new lore and a boatload of cards for players to rip open and put in their decks.

The upcoming Theros block will be no exception. Based heavily on Greek mythology, Theros will introduce new mechanics to the game like Enchantment Creatures and Heroic abilities. As with all sets, Theros (the first installment in the Theros Block) will be having a prerelease event this weekend. The event will be playable at your local gaming store, so be sure to head down and check it out. However, unlike previous prereleases, Wizards are doing something very special for Theros.

The prerelease for Theros will have players embarking on a massive quest known as the Hero’s Path. The path will be broken up into nine different stages, the first of which is this week’s prerelease. When you go to a prerelease this weekend, you will pick one of five heroic paths to play, each based on one of Magic’s colours: Path of Honor (White), Path of Wisdom (Blue), Path of Ambition (Black), Path off Battle (Red), or the Path of Might (Green).

theros-honor-01 — The Path of Honor Hero Pack

After you have picked your hero’s path, you will be given a Hero Pack corresponding to your colour. The Hero pack will include 5 boosters of the Theros set, a life counter d20 in your chosen colour, a ‘seeded’ booster pack that will feature cards that fit your path, a prerelease promo card and a hero card. The hero card will not be playable at the prerelease but will instead be used in a later quest along the Hero’s Path.

Like other prereleases, you are tasked with assembling a 40 card deck from the booster packs you open and playing against other players. Everyone who attends should get a booster pack as a prize, with winning players earning more and more (so there is an incentive to play your best).

Theros looks to be a really exciting block in Magic: The Gathering’s already storied history. With gods, demons, and a Trojan Horse, you wont want to miss out. The prerelease is only the first step on the hero’s path, and players who complete all nine steps over the next 12 months will find themselves earning prizes, cards and a spot on the Hall of Heroes, so be sure to not miss out.

theros-heliod-01 — Heliod, one of the Gods being introduced in Theros

For those who want to know more about how a Magic: The Gathering prerelease runs, we have a great article about the M14 Prerelease here, and if you haven’t done so yet, check out our review of the Xbox 360, PS3, PC, iPad and Android game; Magic 2014: Duels of the Planeswalkers. Also, click here if you want to know more about how the Hero’s Path will run for the remainder of the year.

The prerelease runs this weekend September 21-22 at local game shops. So will you be attending the Theros prerelease? If so what path will you be following? I personally will be taking part in a few of the events down at The Hall of Heroes in Campbelltown, and heading down the the Path of Honor… and maybe the Path of Might. Let us know in the comments below what you will be doing, and as always, stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Magic: The Gathering news as it becomes available.

Magic: The Gathering Hero’s Path Info

Andrew Day

September 19, 2013

This weekend marks the prerelease for the latest Magic: The Gathering set; Theros. Theros is heavily inspired by Greek Mythology and in celebration of that fact, the guys over at Wizards are offering a unique gameplay experience for all players. Starting with this weekend’s prerelease, players will be able to embark upon the Hero’s Quest. Along the way they will face terrifying creatures and overcome the odds to have their names forever etched into the Hall of Heroes.

Since this is such a grand undertaking, I thought I would break down the Theros Hero’s Path will operate. The Hero’s Path itself is broken down into 9 different stages, the first 3 being playable as part of the Theros release, the next 3 will be part of the Born of the Gods set, and the final 3 will take place around the time Journey Into Nyx (and the completion of the Theros block) is released.

This weekend, September 21-22 will be the official Prerelease for the Theros set. During this set, you will begin on the Hero’s Path by choosing which path you want to take. There are five paths to choose, each corresponding with a Magic: The Gathering mana colour. The paths you can take are;

Path of Honor (White)

Path of Wisdom (Blue)

Path of Ambition (Black)

Path of Battle (Red)

Path of Might (Green)

After picking your path, you will be given a Hero’s Pack containing your cards. In addition, each path offers a different Hero Card. These Hero Cards correspond to your Hero’s Pack will help you on the later stages of your quest. For more information about the prerelease, including what you will receive in your Hero’s pack click here.

theros-hero-cards-01 — The Hero Cards for the Paths of Honor (The Protector), Wisdom (The Philosopher) and Ambition (The Avenger)

theros-hero-cards-02 — & The Hero Cards for the Paths of Battle (The Warrior) and Might (The Hunter)

The second step along the hero’s path is the official release day for Theros. Friday September 27 is the day that Theros cards can be officially played in sanctioned tournaments, starting with the weekly Friday Night Magic (FNM). Players who attend the launch weekend tournaments will have the chance to complete a puzzle that will be in-store on that day. Players who complete the puzzle will earn their second Hero Card, and be one step closer to becoming a true hero. As a little bit of a spoiler, I have thrown up the poster that you will see in-stores during that weekend, so you can try and figure out what it all means. (a little hint; it is to do with a creature in the Theros set).

Every new set of Magic brings with it a Game Day tournament. The Theros Game Days will be held on October 19th-20th. However, in addition to normal tournaments and gameplay happening, players will have the chance to complete the final step in the Theros Hero’s Path; by facing down a terrible Hydra.

The Hydra is a boss fight for players, who using their standard deck will do battle against a pre-made Hydra deck that is designed to run itself. The goal of the battle is to destroy all of the Hydra’s heads before they can kill you. This boss fight will not be easy, so to help you along your way, you will be able to use the Hero Cards you have collected along your journey (no more than two can be used in the battle). So make sure you prepare your deck, and face your fears as you stare into the eyes of the soulless Hydra.

After you have slayed the fell beast, you will heave earned your third Hero Card, and have officially completed all of the Theros Hero’s Path Quests. You can take your well deserved rest until February 2014, when the Born of the Gods set is released, and the 4-6 steps along the Hero’s Path begin.

So there you have it, The first three steps along the Hero’s Path. If you can’t make the prerelease, or any of the events for that matter, don’t worry as you can start the Hero’s path from wherever you choose. It helps to attend all of them in order to build up your collection of Hero Cards, and players who complete all nine quests will receive additional prizes from Wizards.

Will you be attending the prerelease? What about completing the Quests along the Hero’s Path? Let us know in the comments below, and if you haven’t done so, then check out our review of the Xbox 360, PS3, PC, iPad and Android game; Magic 2014: Duels of the Planeswalkers. Always remember that for all the Magic: The Gathering news as it becomes available, stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

New Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z Trailer

Andrew Day

September 19, 2013

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is the upcoming team fighting game from Namco Bandai. It separates itself from other DBZ fighting games with its heavy emphasis on team combat, allowing players to face off against each other in 4 v 4 team battles.

At this year’s TGS 2013 conference, a new trailer for the game was shown. Most of the footage in the trailer is brand new, and showcases a lot of the gameplay mechanics and features that players can look forward to when the game launches early next year on Xbox 360, PS3 and PS Vita. I personally was chuckling as I watched the trailer, who’s narrator sounds like a 2am infomercial salesman. Nevertheless, the game looks awesome and the trailer is more than worth your time to check out.

We also found out that players who purchase the Day One edition of the game will unlock a special alternate costume for Goku. Players will be able to clothe Goku in Naruto Uzumaki’s Sage Mode outfit from Naruto Shippuden. This shows a growing collaboration between the two fan favourite anime/manga series, as the Day One edition of Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 had a special Goku outfit for Naruto to wear.

Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think of the game? Will you be picking it up, or is it just about time that they left Dragonball Z alone? Let us know in the comments and remember that for all the Dragon Ball news as it becomes available, be sure to stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

World of Tanks Adds Japanese Vehicles

Andrew Day

September 19, 2013

Wargaming, the developers and publishers of the MMO Action based; World of Tanks have announced that the Japanese will soon be marching to war and bringing their armored vehicles to the immensely popular game. This will be the 7th national line of vehicles to be added to the game, and will join the ranks of the USA, China, France, Great Britain, Germany and the USSR.

For you historical enthusists out there, the Japanese line will initially field two branches with nine medium and five light machines, including such fabled models as the Chi-Ri prototype, the first post-war Japanese design Type 61, the light Type 95 Ha-Go and the medium Chi-Ha tanks. Developed during the late 1950s, the Type 64 (STB-1) will become the Tier 10 medium model.

World of Tanks Producer Mikhail Zhivets is incredibly excited about the inclusion, having this to say;

The introduction of Japanese tanks allows us to explore the design and innovation of a number of legendary armored vehicles and give players the chance to experience their technological evolution throughout the mid-20th century … Tank models based on original designs of Japanese engineers will offer players a wide selection of authentic upgrade schemes, each tailored for particular combat objectives.

After this, and the recently released Version 8.8 Patch, the total number of vehicles available to players is close to a staggering 300. So what do you think? Are you excited for the new Japanese tanks or are you happy sticking to what you already know? Let us know in the comments, but before you do, take a quick look at the trailer for the new vehicles below.

Also, If you aren’t a part of the World of Tanks world then be sure to sign up for free in Europe, North America, Korea and the Asia Pacific. and remember that for all the World of Tanks news as it becomes available, stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

Gravity Rush Sequel Teaser Trailer Falls from TGS

Sergei Lazarev

September 19, 2013

It appears we are getting a most-welcome sequel to Gravity Rush, known as Gravity Daze in Japan, the hit launch title for the PlayStation Vita. The unexpected announcement came during the Tokyo Game Show earlier today with a teaser trailer that’s viewable below. The video is titled “A Message Trailer from Team Gravity”.

Sony’s new project developed by Team Gravity sees the return of Kat as she defies gravity all over again. While the game’s title wasn’t announced, the words “Fall again…a new project by Team Gravity” are teased.

Last year the game’s director mysteriously hinted at a secret, and this so happens to be it.

Wrestlemania’s “New Generation” in WWE 2K14

Zac Elawar

September 19, 2013

Wrestlemania’s “New Generation” in WWE 2K14

Continuing our look at each era included in the ‘30 Years of Wrestlemania‘ mode of WWE 2K14, the gallery at the bottom of this article includes screenshots of the “New Generation”, spanning Wrestlemania 10-13.

Just yesterday, we shared screens from the “Hulkamania Years“, and now we are reminded of the classic matches from WM 10-13; matchups such as the stipulation defining ladder match between Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon at WM X, the boyhood dream come true with Shawn Michaels victorious in a 60-minute ironman match against Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart at WM XII and the brutal ‘I Quit’ match between The Hitman’ and Stone Cold Steve Austin at WM 13.

Stay tuned to Capsule Computers as we share screenshots of the remaining included eras as they are made available. WWE 2K14 from 2K Sports releases November 1st nationwide for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

PlayStation Vita TV Demonstration

Andrew Day

September 19, 2013

Last week, Sony announced a new version of the PS Vita known as the PS Vita TV. This little device allows you to play all of your Vita games (as well as your PSOne Classics and PSP games) Through your Television, using a Dual Shock 3 or Dual Shock 4 controller and without the need for any additional hardware. In addition, the unit allows you to stream PS4 games between different television sets, even if the console isn’t plugged in to them

Today at the Tokyo Game Show, Sony representatives took to the stage to demonstrate how the PS Vita TV will work. The video shows a brief example of how the unit streams PS4 video from one television to another. Check out the video below and let us know your thoughts on the system in the comments. For all the PS Vita news as it becomes available, be sure to stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

Final Fantasy XV Has a TGS Trailer and it’s Very Familiar

Sergei Lazarev

September 19, 2013

While we were warned that no new information or footage will be shared on Final Fantasy XV, that hasn’t stopped Square Enix from releasing something.

That something happens to be a re-edit of the E3 2013 Announcement and Gameplay trailers with a scant few glimpses of additional footage. The main point of interest here is the user interface that shows up during gameplay segments. At 2:09 you can see a mini map brought up and at 2:57, a communication window of Ignis talking to Noctis.

Final Fantasy XV was announced for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and is yet to receive a release date. You can see the new trailer below.

Ubisoft IPSOS Study Reveals ‘Just Dance Generation’

Zac Elawar

September 19, 2013

Ubisoft have announced the results of a study conducted by research institute IPSOS, which looks at the way modern teenagers use digital technology, and the role it plays in their social lives.

Aside from the confirmation that technology does not isolate teenagers from real life (as we already knew), the survey showed that teens use dance games to enhance their social lives and reflects their love for music in a positive way, whilst bringing them closer to both family and friends – hence why the generation has been affectionately dubbed by Just Dance developers Ubisoft the “Just Dance Generation”.

Here are some quoted specifics from the study;

The study highlights that video games form a part of daily life for this generation: 95% of them actively play video games, many on mobile devices (89%), but with a large majority also owning a game console (83%). Dance video games, like Just Dance, are much more than a solo pastime, offering a modern and inclusive way of getting together with friends or family of all ages to enjoy dancing and music: 94% of survey participants play dance games with friends, 89% with their family. 75% of those surveyed highlighted that the Just Dance series allows them to have a great evening together with friends and family, whilst 75% identified the game as a great way to get a party started.

Just Dance 2014 releases on October 1st nationwide for current generation consoles, and in November for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Magic 2014: Duels of the Planeswalkers DLC Out Now

Andrew Day

September 19, 2013

Planeswalkers, time to start channeling your mana and casting spells once again, as Wizards have announced that Magic 2014: Duels of the Planeswalkers (check out our review here) is getting its first set of DLC. The DLC, which is available NOW for Xbox 360, iPad, Android and Steam users (and coming soon to PS3 players) adds the following new features;

Five New Playable Decks
– Unlock 280 unique cards over multiple battles.
New Campaign Levels
– Battle through six new single-player campaign levels, exploring the planes of Ravnica and Kamigawa.
Five New Challenges
– Fiendish puzzles to test strategic thinking.
Unlock Items
– Unlock new persona portraits, achievements, trophies and more.

Thats an awful lot of content for Magic 2014 players everywhere. The DLC pack costs $4.99 and is available NOW! Click here for Xbox 360, and here for Steam. iPad and Android owners can access the content through the game itself, and sadly PS3 players have to wait a little while. It is well worth the money, as the amount of cards that get added in the pack is almost equivalent to an entire Magic set.

As a little bonus for our readers out here, I thought I’d share a promo code that you can enter in your game for a bonus code. Head to the Player Status screen of your game (any console) and enter the code:

MGCCTN

So what are you waiting for? Go and grab yourself some DLC and start tapping those lands! Always remember that for all the Magic: The Gathering news as it becomes available, stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

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