Plants vs Zombies are expanding to the Facebook garden. The new game takes the classic Plants vs. Zombies gameplay and moves it on an adventure across the country. Popcap has created new plants, zombies, and characters to collect and use. The soundtrack has been expanded to add new tunes and a new twist to the traditional gameplay has been added as zombies can now invade from all directions. Once players are finished keeping zombies off their lawn, they can help build their town and send visiting zombies to their friends’ towns.
Contains Commander: Conquest of the Americas with the Colonial Navy DLC, East India Company Collection, Naval War: Arctic Circle, Pirates of the Black Cover with the Origins DLC, Ship Simulator Extremes, and Victoria II with a House Divided DLC.
Greenman Gaming has their vouchers going on this week. Take 20% off most orders with GMG20-JLKSA-7A8HA. Many pre-order titles are 25% off with GMG25-PLPFE-BCSAS.
Get Games is running their Get Loaded promotion again this weekend. This weekend’s theme is 2k Games. The deal is much better compared to the last one. Buyers have three options, get XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Borderlands 2 for $30.00, choose two older games for $10.00, or buy all the games for $48.00. Obviously, the $48.00 deal is the best for those who do not own all the titles, however if you are just looking for XCOM: Enemy Unkown, I recommend trying Amazon instead.
Naruto: Volume 60 Author: Masashi Kishimoto Illustrator: Masashi Kishimoto Publisher:Viz Media/Madman Release Date: March 10, 2013 Price: $14.95 – Available Here
Overview
Naruto has been around for a very, very, very long time. It’s been around long enough for someone like me to be able to say; “oh yeah! Naruto! I used to read that when I was a kid“, so fairly old. Not only is it old but it’s also good, great even. It’s survived many years and there is no real slowing down for the franchise, not one bit. We’ve seen Naruto grow both physically and mentally over the years, we’ve seen him make friends and lose some and we’ve seen him save the ninja world on several occasions. Naruto Volume 60 begins to show us his connection with the 9-Tailed Fox who’s been around longer than he has. Read on to see what I thought of the Volume.
Story
I’m going to make the most educated assumption and say that if you’re reading this I guarantee you know who and what Naruto is because, honestly, Volume 60 of this manga, or any manga, is not a good place to start. I’ll take you through a bit of the story in case you’re a few volumes behind: Basically Naruto and Killer-Bee have joined the Fourth Ninja War and, using the powers of their tailed beasts, intend to end it. Quickly. The start of the volume connects directly to the end of the last in such an epic way; all the hosts of the Tailed Beasts are fighting and when I say that I mean that they’re all fighting against Naruto and Bee. What’s nine minus two? Outnumbered is the answer to that! We get to see an incredible fight between these nine behemoths that really is world-destroying, lucky the Naruto world is so big because a LOT is getting blown up. Naruto, the titular character, has really shown his maturity in the last couple of volumes and volume 60 is no different, if anything, it shows it so much more.
We see a whole bunch of the Tailed-Beasts in this Volume. We learn about their relationships with each other and with their hosts. There’s a point in the volume where Naruto and all of the beasts (and hosts) speak telepathically within a small world only accessible by the Tailed-Beasts; he talks with them, confides in them, earns their trusts and gives them his. I think it’s almost as defining a moment as the time Naruto met his father for the first time. It’s one of those things that has been around since the very beginning of the series yet was never shown in-depth until just recently and Mr. Kishimoto did it well. Each of the Beasts/Hosts had their own personalities and their own ways of talking and just their all around style which is fantastic because these people would never have met each other in the story, they all come from different countries/villages, they all have different ways of living yet they come together on the one thing they have in common; helping their fellow man. It’s just another defining part of Naruto that really hits the mark. The volume does revolve entirely, or at least for the most part, around the Tailed-Beasts talking and confiding in Naruto so it makes sense that it was done right.
Artwork
Coming from someone who both loves to draw comics and has seen Naruto from the first volume to this volume I can see how great Mr. Kishimoto has become. I believe he had mastered his style many years ago and every since then Naruto has look everything but bad. We’ve seen such beautiful art from this manga, not only does the front cover absolutely rule but, wow, the art is great. I can appreciate how hard it would’ve been to have to draw such gigantic, detailed, monsters all in the same place at the same time AND to have them moving and fighting. Well done. Though I don’t know what I expected, we’ve seen this man in full-blown action before. Because the battles in this volume are on such a large scale we get to see a lot of the open ninja world, for example; a great deal of open fields, mountain ranges, etc. This man can do no wrong when it comes to art and style.
Extra Content
Pretty standard for a normal manga release: We’ve got a little paragraph from Mr. Kishimoto himself at the start of the book, like always. We have a whole bunch of guest art before every chapter starts and that looks really nice. They’re just the normal things that have been coming with Naruto manga since day dot so I can’t say I’m disappointed because it’s not like we really expect it to be any different.
Overall
This is just an all-round great volume, let alone, Manga. Obviously don’t pick this up if you’ve never seen or read Naruto but if you’ve got a friend that’s up to date maybe just get him or her to take you through it then go pick up this Volume. It’s not particularly hard to follow but you’ve got 60 Volumes of story to wrap your head around. As a stand-alone volume: it’s just great. It’s another beauty to come from Masashi Kishimoto with great art, great story and just all around greatness. It’s Naruto, people! It’s all good! The dialogue isn’t boring nor is it annoying, you see all the characters you want to see and you have all the action you want paired with fantastic story. Pick it up, guys, it’s not something to just let slide by.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Fans of the Otome game series Hakuoki will be happy to hear that the latest game in the series, Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi, will be getting a “special limited edition” from Aksys Games when it is released sometime later this year on the 3DS.
No details were announced about whether this limited edition will cost anything extra or will be bundled with all launch copies of the game, but the limited edition will feature a Japanese Folding Fan, a Japanese-style Towel and a Men of Hakuoki Art Book. Those interested in learning more about the game itself can read about it here.
Over the last few weeks Tecmo Koei and Gust have been releasing a number of gameplay videos for Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of the Dusk Sky. Yesterday we saw how gathering items will work and today’s latest video focuses on how creating items via synthesis will work.
Those familiar with the Atelier series, especially Atelier Ayesha, will notice that the alchemy is still very similar to what we’ve seen before, though it appears that an element system has been added in. As an added bonus, the video also shows how useful a created item can be when used in combat.
Yesterday we saw the first gameplay footage for the anime crossover RPG Super Heroine Chronicle and today Namco Bandai has released the first screenshots for the title. The images can be seen below and in them we are treated to a larger look at some of the characters in action. Though no new characters were revealed in these screenshots, a handful of the already announced characters have been given a bit more time in the spotlight.
As for the game itself, Namco Bandai is planning on releasing Super Heroine Chronicle in Japan sometime this year on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. As for a Western release… fans can only hope.
With Dontnod Etertainment and Capcom‘s Remember Me set to be released next week in North America and Europe, a new live-action trailer for the game has been released and interestingly enough, it provides a bit of a backstory to how things have become the way they are in the title.
The video can be found below and is voiced by the founder of Memorize, Antoine. Memorize is the corporation that began developing the memory-sharing and altering technology that runs rampant throughout the game. Gamers will also catch memories of Nilin before her imprisonment and complete wipe of her memories. One of our writers was able to get some hands on time with the game a couple of weeks ago and his impressions can be found here.
Today Sentai Filmworks announced a rather surprising anime license acquisition. The company announced that they now own the license to the Zettai Bouei Leviathan anime series which began airing this Spring anime season. They are planning on releasing the series sometime later this year under the series’ new name Leviathan: ~ The Last Defense ~.
This isn’t the first surprise license the company has made and with Anime Expo soon, we’ll likely hear a lot more from Sentai once the event kicks off. For those who don’t know, Zettai Bouei Leviathan is an anime adaptation of one of GREE’s mobile games in Japan. The story takes place in a fantasy world where a meteorite has unleashed evil creatures throughout the land. To defeat these creatures a fairy named Syrup has gathered three powerful girls to fight against these enemies. At the moment the series is currently being streamed on Crunchyroll.
Indie Royale is returning with their latest bundle, The Hammerhead Bundle. The bundle contains Wadjet Eye’s futuristic adventure game Primordia, Chasing Carrots’ steampunk shoot’em up racer Pressure, Dark Vale Games‘ MMORPG PVP inspired competitive third person shooter Forge, Owl Cave’s adventure mystery Richard & Alice, and Pandora Studio’s combat racer Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage. An unannounced game is also part of the bundle, but will be unveiled at a later date. Those paying $8.00 USD or more will also receive MY OK BBS’ chiptune album It’s Not Great.
Indie Royale’s The Hammerhead Bundle contains three titles that are available on Steam and four titles that are available on Desura. This bundle only runs on Windows.
Welcome back for this week’s iOS Game Suggestions. If you missed last week’s, or are new to the suggestions, click on the link below and check out what cool games you should be picking up for your iOS device along with the introduction on how the suggestions work. (suggestions 1 has how it all works)
A great week on iTunes! As always, it started slow and but ended with a bang! There are many must-buy games this week in all departments, FREE, 99c and over 99c. This week I’ve suggested a total of 18 great quality titles. Make sure you check them all especially… Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright Trilogy, GOL: Legend, Incredible Jack, Warhammer Quest, Shelter, World War Z just to name a few.
Break down below :
7 – FREE Games
4 – $0.99c Games
7 – Over $0.99c Games
As always for this week’s suggestions are all new titles that you should take a look at and consider spending your hard earned iTunes cash / time on. Well the Free games just below certainly should all be given a shot as they won’t cost you anything!
For The Cheapskates – FREE GAMES
MASTERABBOTT’S FREE GAME PICK OF THE WEEK!
Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright Trilogy HD – Price : FREE – Publisher – Capcom (Defend the innocent and save the day! Experience the original trilogy in clear, Retina-quality graphics, and play in the orientation of your choosing — horizontally for larger backgrounds or vertically for one-handed playing!) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Apoc Wars – Price : FREE – Publisher –Mogage (The world has blown itself to bits and resources are scarce. For survivors, it requires guts, scrap resources, and precious ammo to keep the hordes in check. That means you better become an expert at raiding enemy bases for precious loot. Do unto others before they do unto you! And if someone takes your stuff, it’s not the end of the world. That already happened! Send your tanks and get it back.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Build it! Miami Beach Resort – Price : FREE – Publisher –G5 Games (Ready to build your own coastal resort city? Start small in the early 1920s with simple bungalows and develop it over time into a cosmopolitan boomtown! During the course of sixty years, you will get to construct glittering hotels, fabulous restaurants and chic boutiques, but you’ll also need to manage repairs, deliveries, remodeling and much more.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Run That Town – Price : FREE – Publisher –Australian Bureau Of Statistics (Have you ever thought your local area could be run better? Well, why don’t we put you in charge? Run That Town is a strategy game with a twist – it lets you take control of any neighbourhood in Australia. Use real Census data to discover who’s who in your area, and make decisions that will sway popular opinion in your favour.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Crazy Tribes – Price : FREE – Publisher –XYRALITY (Play Crazy Tribes now, and become one of the most feared Dukes in the wastelands! Recruit lots of crazy units and use your army to subdue the post-apocalyptic lands. Send your troops into battle against thousands of other players, and make the world tremble with fear at the mention of your name. Join strategic alliances with other players, and trade precious resources.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Spellcraft School Of Magic – Price : FREE – Publisher – Appy Entertainment(As a student of our school you will harvest exotic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells and journey into the endless depths of a deadly dungeon! Defeat fearsome monsters, discover valuable treasures and use magical artifacts to boost your powers!) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
My Mine – Price : FREE – Publisher –Cerasus.media (Gold nuggets, diamonds and rare jewels are rolling down the conveyor belt, and they all belong to you! Your mission: Beat the high score in under 2 minutes! Bundle matching objects using the finger-swipe before they fall off the conveyor belt. Magical boosts help you along in this action-packed, addictive adventure!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
For The Bargain Hunters – 99c Games
GOL: Legend – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – D&D Dream Corp (G.O.L is a game that provides you with a variety of experiences. You play G.O.L using a simple touch interface. There are 3 episodes, which contain numerous stages. Each character has their own unique comical actions and endings, making the game much more fun. Also, you can compete with your friends as well as people from around the world for leaderboard rankings via the game center.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Incredible Jack – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Chillingo (Set out on an incredible journey in this classic game full of old school platform action. Help Jack, a courageous Timbergrote, rescue his family by exploring seven worlds, jumping on foes and solving puzzles. Reunite Jack with his loved ones and bring an end to the underground demons’ evil plans.) runs on iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
Little Chomp – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Clutchplay Games (One part classic platformer, one part physics puzzler, Little Chomp challenges you to brave three unique worlds in a quest to chomp the tastiest fruit and collect the rarest butterflies. Take aim, fling from leaf to leaf, spring off mushrooms, collect all the loot and solve every challenge, all while dodging dangerous enemies in this fast-paced touchscreen climber!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Pixoban – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Mark Alexander (Pixo has been abducted by dirty aliens! Can you help him tidy up their ship? In this retro-styled sokoban game your task is to help Pixo tidy up the alien ship by placing all the crates of rubbish on the airlocks so the aliens can blow them out into space. But the crates are too heavy to pull and can only be pushed through the ships corridors, so take care not to box yourself in!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
For The Millionaires – All games over $0.99
MasterAbbott’s over 99c Pick Of The Week!
Warhammer Quest – Price : $5.49 – Publisher – Rodeo Games (The first Warhammer game to arrive on iOS. Lead your group of brave adventurers through the perilous dungeons of the Warhammer World in the search
for wealth and glory! Based on the classic tabletop game, Warhammer Quest is an addictive mix of role-playing and strategy. Level up your party of heroes. Loot weapons, armour and mysterious artefacts from fallen enemies. Crush Orcs, Goblins, Trolls and more ferocious enemies!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Shelter – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Christopher Roberts (Shelter is an exciting new zombie card game. Playing like a hybrid of a collectible card game and the castle defence genre, Shelter will provide you with hours of challenging play. Defend yourself from the zombie onslaught as you fight to be reunited with the woman you love. You define your strategy, but be warned…) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
World War Z– Price : $5.49 – Publisher – Paramount Digital Entertainment (Get dropped into the middle of the World War Z chaos! Featuring 28 visceral levels, intense combat, engaging puzzles, upgradable weapons and armor, and unlimited challenge mode. The World War Z game challenges you: play to survive.) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic– Price : $10.49 – Publisher – Aspyr Media (It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side? Hero or villain, savior or conqueror… you alone will determine the destiny of the entire galaxy!) runs iPad. BUY NOW
Daddy Was a Theif – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Cezary Rajkowski (Bank staff is usually friendly and polite. This time something went wrong! Gain as much money as you can! Hurry! Everyone try to catch you, but you are clever, aren’t you? Find combo speed boosts, shortcuts and grab power-ups to survive.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Blip Blup – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – ustwo. (BLIP BLUP is an addictive conundrum of coloration that will consume your thoughts and occupy your dreams. You must carefully consider each move in order to fill every tile with color – 140+ perplexing puzzles await your brainpower!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Stickman Base Jumper – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Robert Szeleney. (Pack your parachute and jump down the highest buildings in the world and experience the amazing feeling of Stickman Base Jumper! Estimate your run up and perfectly time your jump off to glide through the air, perform insane proximity flights, jump in darkest nights, defy heavy winds and make perfect landings when deploying your parachute. Immediately share your performed jumps or spectacular crashes and impress your friends with the integrated video replay and share feature.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
There you have it folks these games should keep you busy for quite some time well until next week at least. I’ll be back next week for another dose of iOS goodness, in the meantime if you would also like to suggest your own suggestions, please feel free to share them in the comments section below or in the iOS forum section on the site here.
Fans of the Otome game series 
