For the first time ever, the Yakuza series will be appearing on a non Sony platform. It was announced in Japan today via a Japanese Nintendo Direct presentation that Sega will be releasing Yakuza 1 & 2 HD on the Wii U on August 8th.
It is worth noting that Yakuza 1 & 2 HD was released on the PS3 in Japan last year, but this is still quite a notable addition to the Wii U’s lacking library. Yakuza 1 & 2 HD will feature off-screen GamePad play and a number of other Wii U specific features that were not detailed further. It is worth noting that Yakuza 1 & 2 HD on the Wii U has not been announced for Western release at this time.
Today during a Nintendo Direct presentation it was announced that one of the hottest Wii U titles that gamers have been waiting for has finally been given a release date. Though don’t get too excited, it still is a bit of a ways off.
It was announced that Platinum Games’ Wii U exclusive The Wonderful 101 will be released in North America on September 15th while gamers in Europe will be getting it a few months earlier on August 23rd. Strangely enough, Japan will be getting the title last on August 24th. Nintendo mentioned that more details about the game will be mentioned during one of their Nintendo Directs during E3 this year.
Guess what? Next year ends in an even number. Know what that means? One half of the Olympic games will be held that year and Nintendo and Sega are teaming up once again in a completely unsurprising collaboration to bring Wii U gamers a chance to join in on the Winter Olympics once more.
Today it was announced that Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be released on the Wii U and will make use of the Wii Remote Plus and the GamePad to play various events. These events include things such as snowboarding, curling, luge and more Winter Olympic events.
Nintendo has announced that they will be doing something a little special during the week of E3 this year. Rather than providing Wii U game demos to only the select few normal people and game journalists that enter the event, they will instead be giving everyone a chance to play their Wii U games early. Well, everyone who lives near a Best Buy in the US and Canada.
Today it was announced that during the week of E3 Nintendo will be providing unreleased Wii U game demos from E3 to Best Buy so fans of the Wii U or potential Wii U buyers will have a chance to try out games that will be coming to the system in the future. Currently it is unknown what games will be offered but Nintendo will likely announce more details closer to the event.
Episode 17 of CC: Anime is nowlive. Each month, thanks to our good friends and sponsor Siren Visual, we will be giving away a prize in a monthly competition held through CC: Anime.
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This month, we will be giving away a copy ofTiger and Bunny Part 2, on DVD thanks to our good friends at Siren Visual. If you have yet to listen to CC: Anime you can do so here.
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Welcome to another episode of CC: Anime, Capsule Computers Anime Podcast! In our latest episode, the CC: Anime crew discuss the latest anime and manga news, interview Eri-san from DAISUKI, answer your questions and talk about what we have been watching lately. We also have a prize giveaway of Tiger & Bunny Part 2 on DVD thanks to our sponsor Siren Visual, find out how to enter here.
Cast: Luke Halliday, Frank Inglese, Simon Wofle, Kane Bugeja and Sergei Lazarev
We hope you enjoy CC: Anime Episode 17, be sure to let us know what you think.
Back in April it was announced that Konami would be bringing the Metal Gear Solid franchise together in one simple bundle for fans of the series or newcomers to purchase. However at the time only a vague release window was given and it seems that Konami won’t be able to make it within that window. However they did announce today that Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection will be released in North America and South America on July 9th.
For those who don’t know, The Legacy Collection is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Metal Gear Solid franchise and it contains the original Metal Gear Solid, the HD versions of Metal Gear Solid 2, 3 and Peace Walker, the Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions and last but not least, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Trophy Edition. To top all that off, it also will come with two Ashley Wood digital graphic novels and a brand new 100 page art book which highlights the various art that has been used to market the franchise throughout its 25 year history.
Today Tecmo Koei Europe had a bit of news to share for Dynasty Warriors 8 and alongside that bit of news comes a large helping of screenshots and character art for the game. Today it was announced that three new characters have been added to the Jin Kingdom in the form of Zhang Chunhua, Wen Yang and Jia Chong.
Zhang Chunhua is an intelligent woman who is the mother to both Sima Shi and Sima Zhao. She is well known for her fierce personality but also for her smile. Alongside her we have Wen Yang, a young brave warrior who has taken up arms in an effort to help his father. Finally there is Jia Chong, a man with great political skill who has dedicated his life to establishing a man of ability on the emperor’s throne.
Besides this news the comapny also announced what Australians will be able to pick up if they pre-order DW8 from a number of retailers. Those who pre-order the game from EB Games or JB Hi-fi will receive a limited edition smartphone pouch which will feature one of four exclusive designs which focuses on a character from each of the four kingdoms. Also anyone who pre-orders the game will receive a free DLC pack that will provide Zhou Yu, Lu Xun, Cao Cao, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu their outfits from Dynasty Warriors 1 as well as outfits for Zhao Yun and Sun Shangxiang from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12.
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 little 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 19 great quality titles. Make sure you check them all especially… Fire & Forget The Final Assault, Jacob Jones, Frozen Synapse, Gravity Guy 2, Warspear Online, Bombcats, just to name a few.
Break down below :
12 – FREE Games
2 – $0.99c Games
5 – 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
Bombcats – Price : FREE – Publisher –Chillingo (From Radiangames, the makers of Super Crossfire and Slydris, send in the Bombcats! Seven cute but volatile felines ready to explode into action to save their imprisoned furry friends. Ready your aim and fire these detonating kitties across the screen!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Nikko RC Racer – Price : FREE – Publisher –Paladin Entertainment (Nikko RC Racer puts you in control of your favorite RC cars. Race 10 actual Nikko vehicles on 9 offroad tracks in a huge city park. Hit the checkpoints as fast as possible, and claim the number one spot. Challenge your Facebook friends and see if they can match your skill. Race against the ghost replays of your friends and use all the tricks and shortcuts to beat their times. Experience the thrill of an actual race, any time and any place – you don’t have to be online in the same session.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Fast & Furious 6: The Game – Price : FREE – Publisher –Kabam (Step into the world of Fast & Furious 6. Earn cash and the respect of the “Fastest” drivers as you drift and drag through the London street scene. Join the Fast & Furious crew as they prepare to take on a series of jobs in an all new heist mode. Fast & Furious 6: The Game takes the mobile racing genre to greater heights with stunning graphics, new game modes, addictive challenges and intense full-throttle missions that dare you to exceed all limits.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Guncrafter – Price : FREE – Publisher –Naquatic (Craft your own gun and compete against your friends, your enemies, or anyone in the world in a virtual reality shooting competition!) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Warspear Online – Price : FREE – Publisher –AIGRIND (Create a Hero and battle monsters in a classic 2D MMORPG that has gained popularity with millions of players worldwide! In Arinar, a fantasy world packed with challenges, your Hero will fight to win skillfully crafted weapons, armor, magic artifacts and vast fortunes of gold.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Star Trek Rivals – Price : FREE – Publisher – Elephant Mouse(Warp into the future of card battle games. A highly addictive, strategic, and FREE collectible card game featuring the characters and ships from Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness.) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Tomb Breaker – Price : FREE – Publisher – Simple Machine(Join legendary adventurer, Aria Brite and friends, in her very first adventure as you help her unlock the secrets of the “Tomb of Infinity”. Play this brand new game designed by Kurt Bieg, creator of Circadia and Twirdie, with stunning artwork by Victor Soto.) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Turbo Racing League – Price : FREE – Publisher – PikPok(Join the TURBO RACING LEAGUE and drive like you’re shell on wheels! Head down to the garage where Tito will show you the ropes and help you trick-out your own sweet ride! Race, drift, slide and jump your way to the top of the leaderboards!) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
ERA HD Deluxe – Price : FREE – Publisher – Crescent Moon Games(40 Levels & an epic finale in Campaign, 45 Levels in Challenge & 9 Levels in Endless mode!. Including both Fixed-Path and Open-Field maps! Battles begin in [Dark Forest] on planets of G581, and continue all the way through to the [Glacial] & mysterious [Mayan], and finally reach the CORE of relentless enemies, a total of *8 series*, and NOT one boring fight!) on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Trial Xtreme 3 – Price : FREE – Publisher –Deemedya (Trial Xtreme 3, will take your breath away with its new innovations and amazing features. Tackle 76 completely original courses, fighting your friends for the race, win while carefully controlling your bike to ensure that you don’t fall victim to one of the many hundreds of mines, water pipes, or wrecked cars that are standing in your way.) runs on iPad & iPhone. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Doomsday Preppers – Price : FREE – Publisher – G5 Entertainment (Based on the popular National Geographic Channel TV show by the same name, Doomsday Preppers challenges you to prepare for a new (and even more fabulous) life below the ground. Design a multi-level dream bunker complete with everything you need for post-apocalyptic bliss, from a gym to a greenhouse to a disco bar!) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Market Garden– Price : FREE – Publisher – Two Bulls (Get back to nature and experience the peaceful, simple pleasures of growing your dream garden … at a real world location! Market Garden is a new experience that blends a fun gaming environment with the real world.) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
For The Bargain Hunters – 99c Games
Gravity Guy 2 – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Miniclip (In a world where gravity laws were broken, a brave guy was held captive for rebelling and defying the rules! Being the first one ever to rise against the system, he found himself in danger, and in need to run for his life. However, after being relentlessly chased down by the Gravity Troops, our hero was finally captured and beamed up to a space ship, only to find a terrifying truth: they were going to clone him.) runs on iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
Fixie Joe – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Retromade Games Studio (Fixie Joe and the Crazy Factory is our tribute to classic platform games of the 80’s and early 90’s, like Mario, Jet Set Willy, PitFall and Manic Miner) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
For The Millionaires – All games over $0.99
Fire & Forget The Final Assault – Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Microids (In a world ravaged by thermonuclear war, where law and order are but a distant memory, a terrorist group is trying to deliver the final blow which could lead to the total loss of what is left of humanity. Equipped with the ultimate in sophisticated top secret weaponry, the “Thunder Master III”, you are the last resort, only you can save the day now…) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Isla Dorada – Episode 1: The Sands of Ephranis– Price : $2.99 – Publisher – G5 Entertanment (A courageous archeologist, Jessica Pandora, finally hits a site that has been sought after by treasure hunters all over the world. While searching the site, she accidentally activates a golden artifact and is transported to a mysterious, distant land called the Isla Dorada. Follow Jessica on this odd journey, meet enigmatic local people, solve dozens of challenging puzzles and find the pieces of a magical mask in order to find your way home in this incredible, hidden object adventure.) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
Impossible Road– Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Kevin Ng (Guide THE VESSEL down the roller coaster-like track at speed, scoring for each gate you make it through. Navigate hair-pin bends, jumps, banked curves and adverse camber in the quest for the perfect line. And when you learn how to cheat the game, and you discover that it is rewarded not punished, the leaderboards will belong to you.) runs iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery: Episode 1 – Price : $2.99 – Publisher – Lucid Games (Join Camp Eagle Feathers’ newest ‘Brave’, Jacob Jones, on an amazing adventure to uncover just what is going on at Camp Eagle Feather. From talking foxes and celebrity obsessed barmaids to dimwitted hunters and death-metal fan roommates, this is one summer vacation Jacob will never forget. Discover what’s lurking in the forest at night, how the the animals can talk, why Mr Grimmel is so angry, what’s in ‘The Cooler’? and exactly what is wrong with Billy Jackson?) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Frozen Synapse – Price : $7.49 – Publisher – Mode 7. (Frozen Synapse brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre bang up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad: classic gameplay with a modern interface. Plan your moves, test them out, then hit the “Prime” button: both you and your enemy’s turns are executed simultaneously. Competitive-but-intuitive multiplayer and a huge single player campaign mean that Frozen Synapse will give you hours and hours of tactical delight.) runs on 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.
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