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Focus Home Interactive Announces Contrast

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May 24, 2013

Focus Home Interactive Announces Contrast

Contrast, a game of light and shadows was one of the crowning jewels at this year’s PAX East. It was originally slated as a PC exclusive but today Focus Home Interactive and Compulsion Games have announced that through their publishing partnership, Contrast will now also find its way to PSN and XBLA before the end of the year.

Focus Home Interactive are a well known global publisher, having been responsible for bringing us the Sherlock Holmes series of games on PC, as well as the Game of Thrones video game last year. The company is thrilled to have partnered with Compulsion Games on Contrast, with Cédric Lagarrigue, CEO of Focus Home Interactive stating that:

CONTRAST is a very special project with its atmosphere, artistic direction and innovative gameplay and we knew that from the moment we saw the game… We are delighted to be partnering with Compulsion Games and believe this project to be one of the biggest indie surprises of the year.

Contrast is set in a 1920s film-noir Paris backdrop where you play as Dawn, the imaginary friend of a little girl named Didi. Like the children who create them every imaginary friend is special and unique and Dawn is no exception. Dawn has the mysterious ability to transcend dimensions and quite literally enter the shadows. This allows for a unique gameplay experience as players are tasked with manipulating light sources and objects in the world to create different placement, depth, height and weight to allow Dawn to solve the puzzles and traverse the shadows.

Focus Home Interactive tells us that the game will have a strong atmosphere built with a breathtaking visual style and accompanied by a cast of professional voice actors and a cabaret soundtrack that will pull players into Didi’s world, where with Dawn’s help she will unravel a web of secrets through the eyes of a child.

Contrast will be showcased at this year’s E3 Expo, but for those who just can’t wait until then we have a teaser trailer below for your enjoyment. Also for those of you want to get a little look behind the scenes at the game then head on over to the official website, as well as the official facebook page and take a look for yourself. Don’t forget to stay tuned to Capsule Computers for more information on Contrast as it becomes available.

Capsule Computers Podcast Episode 082 – Xbox Done

Dustin Spencer

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May 24, 2013

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Xbox One. Never has one reveal caused such an uproar of emotion. This week on CC Unplugged, Dustin Spencer, Philip Federico, Luke Halliday, Travis Bruno, and Joshua Moris come together to talk about Microsoft’s latest toy, with serious discussion had about the controversial features that have been announced at the forefront of the discussion. It gets rather heated, and you can check out show to hear our own thoughts.

We also have a GIVEAWAY from our friends at Gaijin Games, and are giving away one Xbox Live Arcade code for BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. All you need to do is await the magical little question, and send your answer to [email protected]. Easy stuff, as always.

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Need For Speed Rivals Coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 [UPDATED]

Luke Halliday

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May 24, 2013

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Need For Speed Rivals Coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 [UPDATED]

UPDATE: You can check out the official teaser trailer for Need for Speed Rivals embedded at the bottom of this article.

EA Games have just made a colossal announcement that they will be releasing the latest Need For Speed game, Need For Speed Rivals, on the recently announced Xbox One and the PlayStation 4.

Set within an open road environment Need For Speed Rivals looks to provided gamers with a high-octane adrenaline-pumping thrill ride the likes of which has never been seen before. The game is slated to be developed by a new studio by the name of Ghost Games and will run on the Frostbite 3 engine that EA love so very much. The game is all about the rivalry between cops and street racers or more aptly the long arm of the law and illegal street racers.

Need for Speed Rivals is also coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on November 21, 2013. It will be released on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year, with no date yet set for those consoles.

Siren Visual Holding Anime Clearance Sale – May 2013

Sergei Lazarev

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May 24, 2013

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Siren Visual Holding Anime Clearance Sale – May 2013

Australian anime distributor Siren Visual has slashed some serious prices on a bunch of overstocked titles from their catalog. Check out this list:

BLASSREITER COMPLETE SERIES BOX
– was $79.95 Now $49.95
CASSHERN SINS COMPLETE SERIES BLU-RAY BOX
– Was $79.95 Now $49.95
CASSHERN SINS COMPLETE SERIES DVD BOX
– Was $79.95 Now $49.95
TOWER OF DRUAGA COMPLETE SERIES BOX
– Was $79.95 Now $49.95
GHOST HOUND COMPLETE SERIES BOX
– Was $79.95 Now $49.95
GENIUS PARTY BOX
– Was $79.95 Now $49.95
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: Legends of the Dark King
– Was $49.95 Now $39.95
CANAAN
– Was $49.95 Now $39.95

You can grab these from Siren Visual’s web store while they last! Or check out our review on Casshern Sins if you haven’t already seen this compelling but dark action show.

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Blasts into Stores

Dustin Spencer

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May 24, 2013

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Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Blasts into Stores

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D has made it’s debut on the 3DS today, and brings less waggle and more gameplay to those that love the big ape. Features such as “New Mode” and a new control scheme have also appeared, making this seem to be the definitive way to play the game.

Here are some more details:

To enhance Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for portable play, a ‘New Mode’ has been added to the game. In New Mode, players have access to new items and gameplay features, including Donkey and Diddy Kong having three hearts each (instead of two in ‘Original Mode’), making things a little easier for those new to the franchise. The helpful items in New Mode include portable “DK Barrels”, which players can use at any time to have access to Diddy Kong; “Green Balloons”, used to protect Donkey and Diddy Kong from falling off a cliff or ledge; and “Crash Guards”, which make players temporarily invincible in rocket barrel or mine cart areas. Fans can also play in ‘Original Mode’ to experience the game as it was originally designed.
Also exclusive to Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D are eight challenging new levels located within the all-new ninth world, Cloud, which are unlocked after players complete the main game. Plus, for those looking to conquer Donkey Kong Island with a friend, two players that both own a copy of the game can also connect via local wireless to team up as Donkey and Diddy Kong for some barrel-blasting multiplayer action.

May 25th marks the release date, so if you want to add a guaranteed gem in quality, pick up Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D today (or tomorrow in other regions. You know, go bananas and such. Check out a few extra screens down below.

PAYDAY 2 Live Action Web-Series Teased

Sergei Lazarev

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May 24, 2013

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To promote the upcoming FPS heist game, PAYDAY 2, 505 Games, Overkill (a Starbreeze studio) and director Demian Lichtentstein have launched a teaser trailer for a live-action web-series. Incidentally, Lichtenstein is also directing the upcoming PAYDAY film, too.

Episode one of the web-series is due to be released in two weeks, and the teaser trailer can be viewed below. It sets the stage for a violent robbery, with members of the gang loading weapons and donning the trademark clown masks.

PAYDAY 2 is now available to pre-order on Steam and console versions from all retailers. More info on the crime title is to be had at the official site and Twitter pages.

Company of Heroes 2 Goes Personal in Singleplayer Trailer

Sergei Lazarev

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May 24, 2013

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Company of Heroes 2 Goes Personal in Singleplayer Trailer

A surprising new story trailer has been released for Company of Heroes 2, introducing the characters of the real-time strategy game for the PC. The trailer depicts the views of a war-weary Russian soldier in a theatre of war deemed as the largest and most brutal in human history.

In light of all the multiplayer coverage Relic has showcased over the last few months, we almost forgot they make some damn good singleplayer stories too as we saw in its predecessor and the Dawn of War series.

Set in 1941, Company of Heroes 2 covers the rarely depicted Eastern Front of World War II as Nazi Germany launches Operation Barbarossa upon the Soviet Union, which saw well over 14 million military casualties after four years of fighting.

Check out the trailer below for a first glimpse of the game’s campaign. Come June 25, we’ll see whether they can provide a worthy, personal perspective of a Soviet Red Army soldier in a cold and pragmatic conflict.

SEGA have recently unveiled a Red Star Edition of the game, containing extra digital content, available to pre-order now.

Muse on World War Z Soundtrack; Performing at World Premiere

Zac Elawar

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May 24, 2013

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The Grammy-award winning band Muse will contribute to the soundtrack of Paramount‘s upcoming zombie-action film World War Z, starring Brad Pitt.

The tracks included come from their latest album ‘The 2nd Law‘. On top of that, the musicians will be performing in a special one-off concert live from the Horse Guards Parade Ground, St James’ Park in London, England (Muse’s home country) on Sunday, June 2nd, following after the world premiere of the film. You can read our first-hand impressions of a portion of the film we were previewed here.

Check out the accompanying announcement video embedded below. World War Z will be out in Australia cinemas on June 20th.

Square Enix to hold a live broadcast during E3 2013

Travis Bruno

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May 24, 2013

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Square Enix to hold a live broadcast during E3 2013

Not attending E3 this year? Well besides being covered on our website and broadcast over television in North America, Square Enix has announced that they will be offering dedicated video programming throughout the 2013 E3 Expo that will start on June 11th and end on June 13th.

Remember Square Enix did promise news at E3 for Final Fantasy… Anyways ot is currently unknown what type of videos they will be sharing but the program is currently being called “Square Enix Presents” and Akio Oofuji, marketing director of Square Enix Japan, has said that “Square Enix will be showcasing a terrific lineup of games this E3 Expo. Square Enix Presents is a new way we can engage on a more meaningful and personal level with our community and fans and share with them the spectacle and excitement of E3.”

Star Trek ‘Into the Music’, World Reacts to Into Darkness

Zac Elawar

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May 24, 2013

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Star Trek Into Darkness has hit theatres worldwide, and is being extremely well received critically (especially from fans), including by us.

Now you can see that reception in the following ‘World Reaction’ featurette released by Paramount, which showcases the stars of the film as they traveled around the world to the numerous international premieres where Trekkies and newbies to the franchise alike expressed their being impressed.

Along with that clip, viewable directly below, another featurette entitled ‘Into the Music’ details composer Michael Giacchino’s process in creating the score for the movie. Giacchino has worked on almost all of Bad Robot‘s projects, in TV and Cinema. That video is embedded at the bottom of this article.

World Reaction Featurette