During the Japan Expo the guys from Pokemon revealed another new addition to the next Generation of Pokemon gaming. The new Pokemon is quite odd and, honestly, not what you would expect it to be. It’s name, in English, is Honedge and it’s Japanese name is Hitotsuki.
Honedge/Hitotsuki will be a Steel and Ghost type combination. It’s basically a sword that will unsheathe itself during battle so that it can attack enemies, quite an odd one. It’s sheathe is very ancient in style and it’s blade underneath is fairly basic. On the end of its handle is what looks like a sash that actually works as it’s hand.
It’s official description is as follows:
It is now known that Honedge comes into being when a departed spirit possesses a sword that once belonged to humans. It can use the blue cloth attached to its hilt as nimbly as an arm. Pokémon Trainers who carelessly take this blade in hand may find the blue cloth wrapping itself around them and draining their energy!
It’s safe to say that this Pokemon will be an incredible addition to any team, it looks deadly, it seems fearsome and I sure as hell wont take this one lightly in battle.
There is also a five minute video that has come straight out of the expo and the video has Junicha Masuda of Gamefreak explaining a great deal about the new Pokemon region and about the new Pokemon Honedge, you can watch the video below in our Featured Video section.
Keep on eye out on the sight for any and all new Pokemon news as it gets released and don’t forget to head to our comments section to drop us a line.
Limbo, the critically acclaimed puzzle platformer from Playdead, has come out of its own proverbial limbo. Previously released on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, PC, Mac, Vita, and even the streaming game service OnLive, Limbo is now making its way onto iOS devices.
Coming out for both iPhone and iPad, Limbo is available now in the iTunes App Store for $5.49 USD. Players who’ve already experienced the game now have a new avenue to play the game on, taking it with them wherever they go. For those who have not yet played the game, a low price point and easy accessibility on iOS should offer quite an enticing opportunity to experience this breathtaking game.
You can check out Limbo’s iTunes page here. You can also see the official game website here.
Considering this is now the third game bearing the XIII moniker at this point, it only makes sense that Square Enix would be trying to bring back favorite characters. We’ve already seen Snow and Hope appear and Noel will be an enemy from the looks of things, and now we see the return of another face that probably could use some explanation.
In the latest trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, this one from Japan Expo, we see that Fang has returned to the living and is no longer a crystal at this point, though why she is back to being flesh and blood is currently unknown. Also unknown is if Vanille will appear as well now that Fang has come back.
As you have likely heard by now, all launch copies of Shin Megami Tensei IV are “Limited Edition” box sets that include a number of bonuses. These bonuses include a 176 page book featuring sketches, art and background information as well as a walkthrough of roughly 40% of the game and other information that will help make your time with Shin Megami Tensei IV a bit easier.
Also included in this pack is the soundtrack CD for the game, but don’t take my word for it, you can check out the unboxing video from Atlus themselves below where PR Manager John Hardin gives us a look at everything included in the release, including that new game smell. Keep an eye out for Shin Megami Tensei IV when it hits stores in North America on July 16th.
It seems like the popularity of Leisure Suit Larry hasn’t quite died out yet, as after remake Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded was delayed, Android version was still seeing a lot of players at E3 2013. The Android version was released under the 100% Indie Initiative, a collaboration between Chillingo and Samsung.
While at E3, 100% Indie kept tabs on all 30 games they brought to the show for players to try out and paid close attention to which players tried first and most often. It seems Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded proved most popular as more than 65% of those at E3 chose to play it first. Still find an audience new and old, who knows what more will come from Leisure Suit Larry in the future.
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded is published by Replay Games and developed by N-Fusion Interactive, including original creator Al Lowe who came out of retirement for the new game. Reloaded was released for PC, Mac, Linux, Android, and iPad/iPhone for iOS on June 27, 2013.
I won’t lie – Garfield’s Wild Ride is NOT the worst game I’ve played. However, it may be one of the worst uses of a licence I’ve ever seen in video games to date. Seriously – the concept of the game makes such little sense the developers had to justify it by making it all a dream. Among all the vanilla elements of gameplay there is some nice polish and presentation ensuring Garfield’s Wild Ride isn’t a complete waste of time and should keep Garfield fanatics happy, but other than that it’s just another mindless endless runner. The saddest part is that Garfield’s Wild Ride is a game that is made really well and showcases great talent behind the developer – it’s just overshadowed by the overwhelming generic gameplay and poor use of licensing.
Audio & Visual
Let’s start on a positive note shall we? Garfield looks wonderful. Filled with color and smooth artwork, visuals are true to the show Garfield and Friends. Animations however are a mixed bag as while it is mostly good, Garfield shifting from his running and falling animations to his flying animations do seem a little clunky. The game also encourages you to spend your hard earned coins to buy outfits for Garfield that have no effect on gameplay and pretty much are irrelevant to the character. He’s an anthropomorphic cat known for not wearing clothes. Why should anyone pay 5000 coins to give him pants and make him less true to the source material? Audio on the other hand is pretty much flawless, with multiple background tracks that cycle through every time you play to keep the stale gameplay feeling fresh. They’re mixed in stereo as well so with earphones you get a more enhanced audio experience. With plenty of polish, the representation of both audio and visual should be applauded. Unfortunately, it’s mostly downhill from here…
Gameplay
First of all – why the hell is Garfield in an endless running game? He’s meant to be a FAT and LAZY cat. So why the heck is he running? It’s totally out of character and evidence that the developing team probably aren’t very familar with the franchise. Of coarse, they justify this with the fact that he’s actually having a dream…but let’s face it that’s just poor storytelling. As for the gameplay, have you played the insanely popular Jetpack Joyride? Yes? Great! Slap a Garfield skin on that and make it less ambitious and we’re done here. Literally the ONLY differences I could find throughout the entire game is that there are other unlockable levels (which are pricy so save up those coins) and occasional Wheel Of Fortune type luck-based bonuses. That’s it. For those who haven’t played Jetpack Joyride, firstly, hate yourself because you’ve missed out on one of the greatest and most successful Australian mobile video game releases ever. And secondly, it’s a simple side scrolling endless runner with one-touch controls that let’s you hover to dodge obstacles and collect coins & power ups, etc. On top of that it encourages players to buy power ups by collecting coins or spending real life cash. Missions are available that reward you with lots of coins. You get the idea. Garfield’s Wild Ride is a simple clone of Jetpack Joyride with little to no originality thrown into the gameplay at all. That being said, it’s actually been done very well. It’s just that if you’ve played a game like that everything in Garfield’s Wild Ride becomes amazingly bland as it simply has nothing more to offer. It seems that the developers here took a lot of inspiration from the lazy fat cat by deciding to follow suit by putting in minimum effort and being as lazy as possible. Perhaps if Garfield was running in a Temple Run clone it’d make more sense, but making him fly just seems out of character even if it is a dream. Perhaps the nicest way to put it is that Garfield’s Wild Ride would be a great gateway game to Endless Runners for Garfield fans.
Overall
I should clear up a few things in the summary of this review – Garfield’s Wild Ride isn’t a terrible game. It’s just a generic game. It has good graphics, great audio and while gameplay is uncreative and a mindless clone, it actually works rather well. If just you’ve played a side-scrolling endless runner before, chances are Garfield’s Wild Ride has nothing new or interesting to offer you. It takes the general concept, slaps a Garfield skin on it and that’s it – just a mindless, generic cash-in that doesn’t feel the way a Garfield game should. Maybe that’s why it’s all in Garfield’s dream? As earlier stated, the nicest way to put it is that Garfield’s Wild Ride would be a great gateway game to Endless Runners for Garfield fans. So if you don’t fit that demographic, this may not be the game for you.
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October 12 can’t come soon enough for us Pokefans! I personally will be purchasing a 3DS, if only for Pokemon X & Y. And in this new preview trailer embedded at the bottom of this article, you’ll see why.
The video is in Japanese, but being a visual medium, we’re sure you’ll be able to figure out what is being referenced (and you’re probably used to it by now as it is the norm with Nintendo trailers). Basically, every new feature that has so far been announced is showcased: the ‘Fairy’ type, starter Pokemon, four new rivals, Player Search System (PSS), Horde Encounters, Sky Battles, Pokemon-amie and more. Check it out directly below!
Kingdoms Rise is a medieval fantasy themed action game developed by a small Australian indie developer called Flyleap Studios. Players will wield a variety of fantastical weapons and spells as they battle for supremacy. There are no classes, players customize their characters based on the gear, spells, and abilities chosen.
There are currently five game modes planned. The three online modes are a no respawn team deathmatch mode called Opposing Kingdoms, a traditional free for all deathmatch, and a party based deathmatch mode called Party Survival. Those playing offline can participate in arcade style ladder climb or build their own scenarios.
Kingdom Rise runs on Valve’s Source Engine and currently on Steam Greenlight. It is slated for a Q4 2013 release.
Johnny Depp is quickly becoming a mainstay of live-action Disney films. First playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, and now in the role of Tonto from The Lone Ranger. His lovable antics and the life he brings to these characters have earned them both spots in Disney Infinity’s line-up of Play Sets available at launch.
Poking fun at itself in a very meta-way, Disney have put up a new trailer for Disney Infinity. This one, as I’m sure you’ve guessed by now (from my oh so witty title) has the two Depp-played characters meeting each other in the game’s Toy Box Mode. Although they are only toys, their gestures and facial expressions are perfectly recreated for the game.
The little trailer will show before screenings of The Lone Ranger at theaters, but you can check it out below. Disney Infinity is set for release globally on August 18th. If you need your fill of Lone Ranger before then, check out the iOS game that Disney released today. For all the Disney Infinity news as it becomes available, stay tuned to Capsule Computers.
Welcome to Activison and Bungie’s sci-fi, shooter and action game Destiny, a world where you’re a legend in the making, a guardian of the last safe city in the future on earth. A new E3 demo gameplay walkthrough video has been released for Destiny, showcasing the compelling story-driven universe that will be available on PS3, PS4 , Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
In the video, we see Darla and Joe exploring Old Russia, heading towards the wild frontier on the other side of the wall to meet their friend Josh. The most entertaining aspect of the gameplay video is the interactive online atmosphere, where we see each player utilise advanced technology such as the Ghost (a floating drone that sheds light) and highly explosive weaponry, such as the Thunderlord and Rocket Launcher, to defeat alien ships and devil walkers in the public event.
Check out the gameplay walkthrough video below and don’t forget to pre-order Destinynow!
