Keiji Inafune and his studio Comcept have reached their goal on Kickstarter for their Mighty No.9 project. They reached their goal of $900,000 in less than a week, with the funding continuing to rise as fans attempt to reach stretch goals such as a Wii U, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version of the game.
The game is a modernized Mega Man styled game from the man behind the series himself Keiji Inafune. With the support of the countless Mega Man fans feeling they have been wronged by Capcom’s loss of support for the blue bomber, Inafune will be bringing them an alternative in Mighty No.9.
As of time of posting the Kickstarter project is sitting pretty at roughly $1.5 million and counting. Stay tuned for further information on Mighty No.9 as the project approaches its stretch goals.
Microsoft has been silent for sometime for an exact release date of the Xbox One, even after the PS4 was finally revealed to be coming out November 15th. But, the silence of an exact release date has now been shattered as the date has been formally released, as well as tweeted by Larry Hryb, Xbox’s own Major Nelson even showing off shots of the first Xbox One’s coming off the line all packaged and put on a pallet.
The Xbox One is coming November 22nd, 2013 launching in 13 countries; Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, UK, and USA, a much bigger launch than the Xbox 360’s release on the same date 8 years ago, which was only in the United States and Canada.
The Xbox One will be hitting store shelves and a little bit more powerful than previously reported to boot, with extra power from an increase in the CPU from 1.6GHZ to 1.75GHZ as Microsoft has also revealed today. Those that were waiting to know the exact release date before pre-ordering have no excuse now, though Microsoft must be looking out for their fans as additional Xbox One Day One Editions are becoming available now too.
Farming Simulator is finally coming to consoles tomorrow in Europe and Japan, with North America to follow soon after. After several outstanding years as a computer exclusive, the top farming simulation is set to make the transition to Xbox 360 and PS3 and so developer Giants Software and publisher Focus Home Interactive have released a launch trailer to show off some more shots of the new features for the console version.
Farming Simulatorhas everything a would be farmer would want to toy with from fields, to livestock, to all those amazing machines that get the work done. With brand new equipment specifically for the console version and now double the farm land thanks to the new American environment.
Those wanting to see the launch trailer for themselves can find it embedded below. Farming Simulator will release tomorrow in Europe and Japan, then soon after for America for the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Watch_Dogs has been on the minds of almost everyone since it was first revealed last year and while there has been more information on it and videos, there hasn’t been too much to see of the organic gameplay. Ubisoft has however just released today a 14 minute gameplay demo showing off the open world aspects of the hot new IP.
Instead of focusing on the story or showing off a mission that players will being experiencing eventually anyway the video demos some of the different things players will be able to do just walking around the open world of Watch_Dogs. From getting access to different sectors of the CTOS, itself vaguely reminiscent of viewpoints in Assassin’s Creed; to intervening on petty crime; to buying weapons and tools to fight and hack.
Needless to say, this is the gameplay that people have been waiting to see, both giving a view of what the world itself will be like and how much there actually is to do outside the story. Those wanting to watch the gameplay video for themselves can find it embedded below. Watch_Dogs is set to release later this year for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
Ahead of their epic confrontation as opposing coaches on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, UFC Women’s Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and arch-rival Miesha Tate have made history as the first ever female fighters confirmed for inclusion in a MMA game.
EA Sports UFC will feature the two, along with many more women competitors, when it releases in Q1/Q2 of 2014. Players will be able to “feel the fight” on either end of Rousey’s crippling, signature armbar and Tate’s grinding grappling game. General Manager, EA Sports UFC, Dean Richards and UFC President Dana White had the following to say about the announcement;
This is a great moment for videogames and for Mixed Martial Arts. In our commitment to delivering the most realistic fighting experience ever achieved, we wanted to represent the full spectrum of talent and diversity of all the fighters in the sport, including women who have become an undeniable force to be reckoned with.
Since we added the Women’s Bantamweight division earlier this year, the women have impressed everyone. The fights are always exciting, Ronda Rousey is as talented as any champion in the UFC and her rivalry with Miesha Tate is one of the most intense in UFC history. The female division has become a huge part of the UFC and fans will now be able to experience fighting with them in the game.
Check out EA Sports UFC‘s pre-alpha gameplay footage that was recently released, and the Ronda Rousey interview embedded below.
Deep Silver, whose last release has hit 1 million units so far, has revealed the release date of their new upcoming game for Xbox 360 Kinect involving flying squirrels, Freefall Racers. Along with Smoking Gun Interactive and Rubicon Organization, Freefall Racers lets players glide through the air racing against other flying squirrels for family friendly fun all using the Kinect sensor to let players control dives, steering, and use bonuses.
Freefall Racers offers 9 different characters to play as on 8 different tracks from the jungle, to the desert, to a snowy mountaintop. Players will be able to go at it cooperatively or head-to-head with another player to spread the fun as they skydive to see who can reach the finish line first.
Freefall Racers is set to be released on for Kinect through Xbox Live on September 6th for $9.99 (€9.99 / £7.99). Those wanting to see more of the game can click on the images in the gallery below to see the full-sized screenshots.
You’d think that with a roster of over 100 Marvel Universe super heroes and super villains, no extra help would be required. I mean, who’s not already in there that could really make any more of a significant difference in battle? Well the answer, of course, is Stan Lee!
Backup has arrived from the comic book legend in TT Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. Check out the announcement trailer embedded at the bottom of this article for a first look at ‘the man’ in action! He just has to make a cameo in everything, doesn’t he? For those unfamiliar, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes features an original story wherein players can take control of favourites like Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more, as they unite to stop the mischievous Loki, and a host of other baddies, from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is set for release this autumn, on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, PC, and next-gen consoles Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
The time has come and passed, Disney Infinity is on store shelves (check out our review here), and if you are anything like me you are holding yourself back from buying everything related to the game in one fell swoop. Most of the hype about Disney Infinity and more specifically its Toy Box Mode was the ability to build and create whatever you wanted. However something that hasn’t been touched on as much is the fact that with everything you can create, there is also something you can destroy.
Destruction is the name of the game in the latest video from Disney. As you would guess, the video features the game’s Toy Box Mode and offers a sample of all the things you can make and destroy within it. Want to play Angry Birds using Mr. Incredible? Go right ahead! The possibilities are endless… Or I should probably say they are Infinite.
Check out the video below and let us know in the comments what cool stuff you are building (and destroying) in the Toy Box. Disney Infinity is on store shelves, but if you haven’t gotten a copy of Disney Infinity yet, then you are in luck! We have a competition running right now where you can WIN a copy of the game! Check it out here, and remember that just because Disney Infinity is out, doesn’t mean the news for it has stopped, so for all the Disney Infinity news as it becomes available, stay tuned to Capsule Computers.
As part of tonight’s Pokemon Direct Presentation, Nintendo proudly informed us that the world would soon be able to get their hands on not one, but TWO Special edition Pokemon 3DS XL consoles. The consoles will come in either blue or red colouring, and will feature stencil designs of the Legenday Pokemon from X and Y: Xerneas, and Yveltal.
The Blue 3DS XL (which you can see above) was previously only confirmed for release in Japan, while the red one (shown below) will only be available in the West. Each of these consoles will launch on September 27th, so you can pick one up before Pokemon X and Y release in October. They look pretty sweet, but will you be grabbing one? Let us know in the comments below, and remember that for all the Pokemon news, be sure to stay tuned to Capsule Computers.
Overview If there was ever a shonen anime that could find adventure in just about anything it was One Piece. Be it a trip to the shipyard to get a check-up on their boat or a train ride across the sea, One Piece always has an adventurous heart underneath it all.
This particular collection of One Piece covers episodes 253 to 263, comprising of the Aqua Laguna impact and the entire Sea Train arc. It is always nice to see an entire arc collected in one nifty release, but it is especially so when it is the excellent heist adventure that is the Sea Train arc. For a transitional arc, this one sure is a lot of fun.
Sniper Island is in your heart!
Story
We last left off Luffy and crew as they brace for the impact of the legendary Aqua Laguna tsunami at Water 7. Robin, Usopp and Franky have been kidnapped by the dastardly CP9 and are being taken to the World Government HQ, Enies Lobby. Sanji launches his rescue operation on the Sea Train (a train that runs aross the top of the ocean).
The wheels begin to turn, with all the major players moving into position for the epic story of Enies Lobby that awaits us in the next collection, but for the Sea Train arc, what we have here is an entertaining heist story-line, with Sanji and the boys setting out to rescue Robin from the clutches of the World Government.
The bonds of the Strawhat Pirates are really put to the test, with their love for Robin clearly on show and motivating each and every one of them to attempt to rescue her, even the recently ex-Strawhat Usopp.
One of the most memorable parts of this particular collection is the introduction of Sniper King, Usopp’s alter-ego who aids Sanji and Franky in their attempted rescue of Robin. Usopp feels a sense of embarrassment at his previous loss to Luffy and subsequent split from the crew, saying he cannot face them after that. He once again reverts to his cowardly self, it isn’t until he puts on the mask of Sniper King that he finds his courage, he can be a hero in his own way.
This character progression for Usopp has been a long time in the making and it pays off big time in the Sea Train arc with Usopp or Sniper King as he prefers to be called, takes centre stage and even going head to head with the strongest members of CP9. He may not be the strongest, he may not always be the bravest, but Usopp has heart.
It was certainly a pleasant surprise to see the focus placed on Usopp and Sanji, it was a much deserved time out from Luffy and the others after the hard slog that was their confrontation with CP9 at Iceburg’s mansion. Usopp is certainly heading in a brighter direction after his character hitting some hard times, one can only hope that he continues to grow and eventually find that in his own way he always was a hero, Sniper King or not.
Smell ya later Strawhats!
Visuals and Audio One Piece has continued to evolve aesthetically over the course of its run and after making the transition into wide-screen a few collections back, the series has keeps looking better and better with each passing release. This particular collection features some gorgeous sakuga animation and some affectionately detailed artwork. The world of Water 7 and the Sea Train that made it famous is wonderfully depicted for all of its viciousness and inherent beauty.
This arc also features the introduction of a new ending theme song, which is a quiet yet moving piece of music that perfectly captures the tragic story of Nico Robin, capping each episode off nicely. Besides that, Kokoro no Chizu continues to serve as the series opening theme and showing why it is without a doubt one of the best themes the series has ever used. It is unfortunate however that Funimation has stopped dubbing the songs into English. Regardless the original Japanese version is superb.
Luffy is a tsunami punching mood.
Extras
This may very well be the most jam-packed One Piece release we have seen from Madman Entertainment to date. Not only does it feature the regular trailers that comes with all of these releases, but it also features two episode commentaries, an interview with Chris Sabat (Zoro), an interview with Colleen Clinkenbeard (Luffy) and textless opening and ending theme songs for your viewing pleasure. This is undoubtedly an impressive amount of bonus content on show here and well worth the buck.
Train has no breaks? Can’t slow down? I think I’ve seen this movie!
Overall One Piece Collection 21 is one hell of an enjoyable ride, with the Strawhats setting out to reclaim their kidnapped crew mate Nico Robin. It is a train heist adventure the likes of which have never been seen in anime before. The scale of the story told here is simply mindblowing in all of its intricate detail and depth that plays out over the course of an 11 episode span.
While the Sea Train arc may just be a transitional story but it is definitely one of great importance. There are many major revelations and events that unfold on this wild train ride and each and every one of them sure to excite One Piece fans. This is one story that builds towards something larger and with Enies Lobby in sight, it looks like next collection may just deliver on that promise.
It goes without saying that the scope of the story and world of One Piece gets more grander and more ambitious with each passing story arc. Now that the Sea Train is pulling into Enies Lobby, one can only wonder how much bigger can this show get? Well if this particular collection is anything to go by, this is one series that will only keep on getting bigger, better and even more fun, all on the road to One Piece.
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