The fourth entry in Microids’ Dracula series, published by French company Anuman, has revealed that the city of Istanbul is being added to the game as well as the character of Yanek Kaneyek (pictured above in his rather dashing outfit).
The story of Dracula 4 focuses on a period a few months after a freighter that carries an important art collection meant for the Metropolitan Museum shipwrecks, and one of the masterpieces is found in Hungary. Assigned by the museum to authenticate it, Ellen Cross, an art restorer, does not suspect that this mission is about to take her throughout Europe, on the steps of Valachi’s famous prince, Vlad Tepes.
Dracula 4: The Shadow of the Dragon will be releasing in the Summer of 2013 for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android. You can check out a developers diary video below and a trailer for the game in one our previous articles.
Bower & Wilkin’s highly regarded C5in ear headphones are now available in Satin Titianium. The C5 are designed to stay in the ear even during vigorous movement with the secure loop design and the tungsten weights located inside the headphones. Bowers & Wilkins uses a micro-porous filter on the outside of the C5 to provide room for the sound, resulting in a larger sound stage. This concept is similar to how open back headphones work. The cables include an Apple remote, allowing owners to remotely control their iDevice.
The C5 is constructed from aluminium and is available in Gloss Black and Satin Titanium. They cost $229.95 AUD. The Gloss Black is available now and the Satin Titanium will be released in June. The C5 can be purchased from Apple Stores, select JB HiFi and Harvey Norman, and independent specialist stores.
Today Compile Heart released another video showing off what fans can expect of Hyperdimension Idol Neptunia PP when it is released in Japan on June 20th exclusively on the PlayStation Vita. This time around the video focuses on Noire as she performs the song “With Confidence” sung by her Japanese voice actress Asami Imai.
As you can see in the video below, the performance includes her transformation sequence. Just last week we saw a performance focused on Neptune so we’ll likely be seeing a video focusing on either Blanche or Vert performing a song and dance combination this same time next week.
Deadpool is almost on consoles. Just a month to wait! Yes, we are pretty pumped about the Merc with a Mouth making his grand entrance into the gaming scene solo, and now there is a reason to pre-order as even more bonuses were revealed today for the upcoming action title that is headed to the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Steam.
These bonuses are listed below, and like always – are retailer specific. Not too shabby at all, if I do say so myself. You can pick up Deadpool when it releases on June 25th, and get to pre-ordering now to pick up some nice incentives.
· A $5 voucher for ANY Marvel comic book. You could get one from the time I was in the Uncanny X-Force, or one from Daniel Way’s sizzling Deadpool run… And well, yes, I suppose you COULD buy a Marvel comic that DIDN’T star yours truly, but why do that to yourself? – U.S. only (while supplies last).
· An exclusive Deadpool poster for everyone who pre-orders the game from my home country (while supplies last). Vive posters! Vive Quebec! – Canada Only
GAMESTOP PC DOWNLOAD & STEAM
· The Merc with a Map Pack DLC! Featuring two new levels – GRT Plaza and Inside the Tower – for Deadpool Challenge Mode and Infinite Mode, as well as two new costumes, the D-Pooly and Uncanny X-Force suits (only available in Infinite Mode). You like maps, don’t you?
· Your very own Deadpool digital wallpaper! Look, if you want to be the only one of your friends without a Deadpool digital wallpaper, that’s fine. I don’t know, I think high school’s hard enough already, but it’s your choice – you gotta be you.
Gameloft and Fox Digital Entertainment have today announced the launch of the official mobile game tie-in for the upcoming 3D animated film Epic from Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox, starring Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell and many more in a truly star-studded voice cast.
Epic the official mobile game promises an exciting adventure true to the theatrical experience, taking audiences on a magical journey through a secret world of hilarious creatures, visually spectacular locations and incredible aerial battles. Here are the following features:
Create and Grow a Thriving Forest Kingdom
Build your own Jinn kingdom and watch it come to life
Play fun mini-games for ultimate rewards
Battle to Protect the Jinn Kingdom
Defeat Boggan bosses with a final last stand against their leader, Mandrake, in single-player campaign (PVE)
Train diverse Leafmen units to strategically fight in different battle locations from Moonhaven all the way to the perilous Wrathwood
Explore a Social World
Connect with your friends and help them grow their kingdom
Challenge other Leafmen armies, built by players around the world, in friendly feats of strength in the multiplayer (PVP) battle mode
The game is available right now on the App Store and Google Play, whilstEpic is in theatres this winter in Australia. You can check out the trailer for the film embedded below.
Today NIS America announced that they will be releasing a Limited Edition version of Time and Eternity when the game comes out on July 16th. While this version of the game costs $64.99 compared to the $49.99 price of the normal version, it comes with two awesome extras.
The bundle contains the above Double Vision poster which measures at 24″ x 36″ and a fully colored hardcover art book which will likely contain some pretty great artwork considering the visual style of the game. It also includes the game itself and the Timeless Love soundtrack CD, but this CD is also available with all first run copies of the basic Time and Eternity edition.
Get ready for some pink! This week on the eShop front is full of the pink fluff, with Kirby’s Super Star and Dream Course making their debut on the Wii U Virtual Console. Even sweeter is the news that those who purchased Kirby’s Adventure will be able to swoop up each at a discounted price (by 30%) for a limited time.
Also out this week is a demo for Project X Zone, Resident Evil Revelations for the Wii U, and several other titles that are sure to please. Check out the list below and get those downloads a flowing!
Title
Platform
Available on
Price Point
Kirby’s Dream Course™
(Nintendo)
Wii U
(Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)
Nintendo eShop from 24/5/13
AUD $10.40 (NZD$13.60)
Game Description: Kirby’s Dream Course puts a new spin on golf, with Kirby as the ball and enemies as obstacles! Conquer eight different courses packed with water, spikes, conveyor belts and trampolines. Roll Kirby to take out enemies, and then head for the hole that appears. Adjust the angle of movement, add spin and power, and also copy the powers of enemies; such as using a parasol to float, ice to freeze water or fire to burn bad guys! Kirby’s Dream Course also features a two-player mode to compete against a friend.
Kirby Super Star™
(Nintendo)
Wii U
(Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)
Nintendo eShop from 24/5/13
AUD $10.40 (NZD$13.60)
Game Description: Kirby Super Star features not one, not two, but six games in one – plus extra modes and minigames – all starring the powerful pink hero with the ability to copy his enemies’ abilities. Each adventure has its own storyline, featuring Kirby battling against classic foes like Meta Knight and King Dedede, and unique gameplay; from platforming to treasure-hunting and even a space shoot ‘em up! A friend can also join in as Kirby’s helper, using their own copy abilities to attack enemies and come to Kirby’s aid.
The “DENPA” MEN: They Came By Wave
(Genius Sonority)
Nintendo 3DS
(Download)
Nintendo eShop from 24/5/13
until 30/5/13
AUD$10.40 to $8.20 (NZD$13.60 to $10.70)
Game Description: The Denpa Men are mysterious creatures that float around radio waves in your daily environment. Catch the Denpa Men to form a party, which you can take on a variety of adventures in this fun, new Dungeon RPG! Each radio wave territory has its own unique Denpa Men. Go to many different places in real life to find Denpa Men with a great variety of skills, and go on an exciting adventure to save your loved one from the clutches of the King of Evil!
Resident Evil™ Revelations
(CAPCOM)
Wii U
(Download)
Nintendo eShop from 24/5/13
AUD$59.95 (NZD$79.95)
Game Description: The critically acclaimed survival horror title Resident Evil™ Revelations returns redefined for console complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience. This latest version of Resident Evil Revelations will also deliver additional content including a terrifying new enemy, extra difficulty mode and improvements to RAID Mode such as new weapons, skill sets, and playable characters including Hunk and Rachael!
LEGO® BATMAN 2: DC Super Heroes
(Warner Bros.)
Wii U
(Download)
Nintendo eShop from 25/5/13
AUD$69.95 (NZD$89.95)
Game Description: The Dynamic duo teams up with legendary DC Super Heroes to save Gotham City! DC Super Heroes Unite! Play as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and more! Discover LEGO Gotham City! Harness the power of the Wii U GamePad for unique game play and control functionality.
Donkey Kong™ Country Returns 3D
(Nintendo)
Nintendo 3DS
(Download)
Nintendo eShop from 25/5/13
AUD$59.95 (NZD$79.95)
Game Description: Go ape with the swingin’ king of the jungle! Donkey Kong and his simian sidekick Diddy Kong are back for more action-packed platforming antics in Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, an enhanced version of Wii adventure Donkey Kong Country Returns. Jump, race and roll your way across Donkey Kong Island on a quest to rescue DK’s beloved banana hoard from the trouble-causing Tiki Tak Tribe. Stomp on enemies, grab banana bunches and ride rockets, rhinos and much more in classic 2D platforming gameplay, stuffed full of spectacular scenes and tricky traps. Use both characters’ special skills to overcome all kinds of obstacles and explore each stage to the full – hop Diddy onto DK’s shoulders and use his Barrel Jet to hover them both over large gaps, or roll to your heart’s content and trample everything in your path.
PROJECT X ZONE: A Lethal Surprise Demo
(NAMCO BANDAI Games)
Nintendo 3DS
(Download)
Nintendo eShop from 24/5/13
Free
Game Description: When a rift in time and space suddenly appears, a doorway to various universes is opened allowing both heroes and villains from different worlds to cross paths. Players will be able to take control of a massive selection of heroes including favourites such as Jin and Xiaoyu (TEKKEN), Toma and Cyrille (Shining Force EXA), to X and Zero (Mega Man X) and discover the cause of the rift and stop evil from coming through and spreading into their world. Enjoy over 50 characters from 29 franchises from Namco Bandai, Capcom & Sega, including Street Fighter, Tekken, Darkstalkers, Devil May Cry, Sakura Wars, Tales of Vesperia and many more!
Rabbids® Rumble Demo
(Ubisoft)
Nintendo 3DS
(Download)
Nintendo eShop from 24/5/13
Free
Game Description: Rabbids have escaped from your cartridge all over your Nintendo 3DS and found their way into the real world. You must collect them throughout 7 worlds full of mini-games and bring the complete collection back, one battle at a time!
Crash City Mayhem Developer: Rocket Games Publisher:Ghostlight Games Platform: Nintendo 3DS Release Date:May 9, 2013 Price:£19.99
Overview:
There comes a time when games can be so shamelessly over-the-top that they become genuinely endearing. Crash City Mayhem is one of those games. It is preposterous to say the very least but there is something so deeply charming about this game that it is impossible not to get swept up in the mayhem.
Originally titled ‘Runabout 3D: Drive Impossible‘ in Japan, Crash City Mayhem is a ridiculous exploration of destruction and the gleeful fun that comes with it. If you love action movies of the 80’s and 90’s, the cheesy humour and over-the-top sensibility of Crash City Mayhem will be right up your alley. It’s crazy, it’s wild, it’s fun – it is Crash City Mayhem.
Mayhem awaits you in Crash City.
Gameplay:
The core premise of Crash City Mayhem is one that can be best described as a kind of mad genius. You crash into things and you get rewarded for doing so. There is a sense of wish fulfillment there that adds to Crash City Mayhem’s charm. Doing these insane things in the world of Crash City is pure fun. Crashing into a police vehicle and watching as it rolls into on coming traffic leaving nothing but destruction in its wake is tantalizing sight to behold. The destruction is addictive to say the very least.
Crash City Mayhem is more than a concept however, there is a great deal of layers to this game that add a sense of depth that is easy to appreciate. There are two gameplay modes; the main mode which is the standard story mode and there is also the driver’s ed mode which will help you sharpen your skills to get you ready to make some mayhem in Crash City.
The story mode is the centerpiece of the game and is actually a very deep experience with a large amount of variety on show. It has a distinctively arcade feel to it, both in terms of gameplay structure and visuals. In the story mode you play as a washed-up spy turned courier taking on one job to the next. Each episode or mission can be done on different difficulties as well as a free run which allows you to roam through the world of the episode.
There is a real challenge to some of the missions, as you need to take into account how much time you have to accomplish each task as well as keep your vehicle in good nick all the while avoiding the long arm of the law in the form of the police. Completely missions allows you to unlock more vehicles and upgrades, giving a greater level of customization to the game’s proceeding, which can be well crafted to the style of play you enjoy most.
Pimp out your Scooter with a Bus Horn if you fancy.
Some mission types include chasing a vehicle and crashing into it, crashing into objects and racing to a certain goal. The variety is immense and it goes a long way to keeping the game fresh. On top of that there is a wealth of replay-ability to each episode, which players wanting to get a high score and a perfect run as well as gain more points having the option to get behind the wheel again for a mission.
If arcade style fun is to your tastes, then Crash City Mayhem will provide you with a great deal of enjoyment. There is a lot to see and do in this game and the madness at its core is intoxicating. It is a bizarre game to say the very least, but its oddity is what makes it so endearing. It is like Daytona USA meets Grand Theft Auto, you can’t help but be swept up in the mayhem of Crash City.
No need for petrol when you’re running on a full tank.
Visuals and Audio:
Aesthetically Crash City Mayhem is a unique blend of arcade racers such as Daytona USA and OutRun. It is very vibrant by design and features some very interesting vehicle designs. The highlight of the game’s visuals is the locations throughout Crash City that you find yourself in. There is a real Japanese style to it that feels actually quite unique for this type of game. Some of the visual effects such as smoke and fire look a little sketchy but all in all the game is a visual treat that has a distinct atmosphere and personality that is uniquely Crash City Mayhem.
Not only does Crash City Mayhem have great visuals, it also features an eclectic soundtrack that is every bit as addictive as the gameplay itself. There are a number of pulse-pounding tracks that will rock you right through your system. It hearkens back the feeling of oldschool action films which featured very similar compositions. It is dripping with atmosphere that just shouts action and excitement. Thankfully you can listen to the BGM in the settings section on the game to get a better listen to these great tunes.
Life is a Segway, I wanna ride it all night long!
Overall:
What we have here is a very special 3DS game in Crash City Mayhem. It is a non-stop thrill ride, that goes right on over-the-top without a hint of shame. It is unadulterated fun that can be enjoyed by anyone willing to take it for a spin.
It must be said that Ghostlight have done an excellent job with localizing this title for release. If it weren’t for them a title such as this may have slipped under the radar and never seen the light of day in English, thankfully that was not the case and we can all enjoy the crazy fun of Crash City Mayhem.
This could very well be the surprise of the year for the Nintendo 3DS. Crash City Mayhem is crazy fun and quite frankly a must-play for 3DS owners. This game is absolutely insane but I wouldn’t have Crash City Mayhem any other way. Embrace the mayhem, go wild in Crash City.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Indie developer Mousechief has announced that their narrative strategy game, 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat, is being released for the PC and Mac via Steam on June 7, 2013.
A finalist at the Indie Games Festival 2013, 7 Grand Steps combines the historic nature of Civilization with the family management of The Sims in a tactical board-game mechanic where the player must advance their family lineage through the ages.
Utilising a narrative or novel approach to the game, Mousechief promise a 15-20 hour experience with replay value and a choice of four social classes. Players will advance humanity’s history, discovering inventions and embarking on adventures all the while nurturing the generations of your family.
Mousechief is offering a demo and a paid Beta, after which you can receive the final Steam game for free. Have a look at the latest trailer below to see its unique approach.
As the gaming community knows, E3 is only a few weeks away and as such companies have started saying what they will be showing off at the event. In Aksys Games‘ case, it appears that they are planning on announcing two new games. They will also be showing off Muramasa Rebirth on the PS Vita, A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX for Xbox LIVE Arcade and some mobile games.
As for what their game announcements could be, it seems many fans are looking for either an announcement concerning Demon Gaze on the Vita or the Western announcement of BlazBlue: Chronophantasma, but these are merely guesses at the moment.
