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Anno Online Closed Beta Online Now

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Ubisoft has announced that Anno Online’s English closed beta has now opened. The latest game in the Anno series, Anno Online takes the fundamentals of strategy and city-building online in a MMORPG environment (hence the name). We reviewed the last game in the series Anno 2070 and we didn’t think it was that bad.

The latest instalment is a free to play web-based game, with the main goal for players this time around: to bring life to their islands. A direct gaming mechanism taken from 2009’s Anno 1404, however you won’t be alone as players can cooperate with friends thanks to a new guild system.

This new feature will allow them to create their own guild, name, and a guild tag. Up to 25 members can be invited into a guild and establish a strategy thanks to the guild chat channel.

For more on how to access the closed beta, head on over to Anno Online’s official website.

Jagged Alliance : Flashback Kickstarter campaign launches

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Full Control studio today announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to develop and publish Jagged Alliance: Flashback. Based on the critically acclaimed Jagged Alliance series,Flashback returns the franchise to the tactical turn-based action of the original games. The 30 day Kickstarter campaign begins today with the team at Full Control looking to raise a minimum of $350,000 to help make Jagged Alliance: Flashback a reality. Supporters of the project can pledge as little as $5 on the Jagged Alliance: Flashback Kickstarter.

Thomas Hentschel Lund, CEO of Full Control said

“The original Jagged Alliance was a thinking man’s game with a focus on characters, firepower and strategy. Our vision at Full Control is to bring back the tactical turn-based action that the original games were known for.We look forward to working with a community who shares our vision and wants to experience a new Jagged Alliance that returns to the classic turn based-action of the originals”.

Gameplay features will emphasize the core pillars that made the original games great: deep strategy, thrilling action and character RPG elements. The Kickstarter campaign gives the fans the opportunity influence the shape of the game and participate during its development. Pledges beyond the funding goal of $350,000 will help to add new content and gameplay features.

The Kickstarter campaign video can be seen below.

Cabals: The Card Game Expands

Nick MacLeod
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Finnish game developer Kyy Games  have announced that Cabals: The Card Game Uprising expansion just added two new factions, along with 50 new captivating cards and heroes that introduce new game mechanics. Dragons and Underworld Minions have entered the world of Cabals, and these challenge the old factions with their new heroes and abilities. Cabals now packs a total of over 160 cards and is playable on iOS, Android, PC and Mac.

The original Cabals: The Card Game, published in late 2011, presented an alternative history of Europe between the two World Wars and threw the player into the middle of a power struggle between four factions. The Uprising expansion introduced two new factions giving the player new strategical ways to win. In Cabals, deck construction is key to winning just like in Magic the Gathering and other traditional collectible card games. Every game you play can also now be recorded, and at the end of each battle you may choose to share the match online through YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

Resonance indie game is cheaper than a cup of coffee

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Acclaimed Indie game goes on sale through Steam, with 75% off its original price.

Wadjet Eye Games have put Resonance on sale for only $2.50USD, the Steam sale will last until the 29th of April at 10:00 am (Pacific Time). Click here to purchase the game.

The game was a five year long project developed by Vince Twelve, which got appropriately recognized as one of the Top Ten Indie Games of 2012 by IndieGames.com. The point and click adventure game also picked up praise from Kotaku.com and by AdventureGamers.com, who gave it the award for best game-play  best traditional adventure and best independent adventure game.

Resonance is based around four ordinary people who are brought together due to a particle physicists unexpected death, they must work together in order to find the dead scientist secret vault said to contain a new technology which could lead to devastating results if placed in the wrong hands.

Click here to check out Capsule Computers full review of Resonance.

Final Episode of ACIII DLC Series Released

Sergei Lazarev
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Ubisoft has released The Redemption, the third and final episode of The Tyranny of King Washington DLC series on 360 and PC. PS3 users will have to wait until tomorrow, April 24, before downloading theirs.

The last of the episodic DLC sees Ratonhnhaké:ton’s journey end in an assault on King Washington’s fortress in the heart of New York. While last time we had invisible eagles, this time players will utilise the power of the bear allowing them unnatural strength to take down enemies.

Ubisoft has priced the DLC at 640 Microsoft points or $9.99. All episodes, however, come with the season pass for Assassin’s Creed III with access to all five DLC packs.

Wii U owners can now also download the DLC packs from the Nintendo eShop, with The Redemption coming on May 16. Check out the screens for the new DLC below.

Genshiken: 2nd Generation Anime Announced

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genshiken-2nd-generation-revealProduction I.G. have confirmed that an anime adaptation of the Genshiken: 2nd Generation manga is in the works with a projected premiere of Summer 2013.

Tsutomu Mizushima, having previously directed the original Genshiken anime, has been tapped to direct this new project. Character Design and Animation Direction will be handled by Taniguchi Junichiro. Yokote Michiko will take on the role of Sound Director and the series composition. The series is of course being produced by Production I.G. Casting details are said to be announced next week.

Genshiken: 2nd Generation is the sequel to the original Genshiken series and revolves around an otaku club. Production I.G. have been on quite a tear recently with excellent series such as Attack on Titan and Gargantia, I for one look forward to what they put together for Genshiken: 2nd Generation. Stay tuned for more details on this anime adaptation of Genshiken: 2nd Generation.

Source: 0takomu

Atomhawk’s “The Realm” Looks to Crowdfunding

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Atomhawk continues the trend of big time game developers using Crowdfunding sites to launch games. Renowned for their graphic contribution to massive hits like DmC, Dead Island, Mortal Combat and Enslaved, Atomhawk has teamed up with Lantern Interactive to bring us a new point-and-click adventure.

Bringing their iconic graphic eye to the table, Atomhawk have created a post civilisation world where nature has taken over the cities. Having given up technology, humanity has returned to the use of magic.

The Realm‘s story follows Sarina and Toru, a young girl and her giant rock monster. Ron Ashtiani hopes to evoke the emotive responses of games like Ico, while generating an experience like Monkey Island. They believe ₤195,000 will get them over the line.

Participating in the Kickstarter will reap you the usual goodies. There’s plenty for pledger’s to get out of this campaign outside of a gorgeous looking game. You can have a portrait of yourself in the game’s style drawn by the artists themselves, be taught the ins and outs of game music composition and art master class, a visit from the developers and limited edition art.

There’s a lot here to love, if you like supporting this model of games production The Realm deserves your attention.

Youda Survivor 2 Hits iOS April 24th

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It’s a little late notice but the game Youda Survivor 2 will be released on all the iOS devices tomorrow through iTunes. Youda Survivor 2 will be the next game added to the G5 Entertainment lineup and is expected to be well received.

Youda Survivor 2 is a fun time management challenge that will throw twice the frenzy and challenge as the game that came before it and you’ll have twice as much fun tapping frantically on the screen solving the quests one by one, continuing on with the story, leveling up, mastering new abilities and all the while saving your village. With two playable characters to use and over 100 incredible levels to fight through there’s no way you will be bored with this game!

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The official description:

Return to the island of adventure and save your tribe once again in this impressive sequel to Youda Survivor! The tribe’s shaman needs your help to stop the danger lurking over the entire planet. Put your survival skills to the test once more and see if you can persevere in this time management challenge. Meet exotic creatures, learn new potion recipes and fight off mighty pirates. Most importantly, help the tribe retrieve a sacred talisman that’s missing and reunite the two gems they use for magic rituals. Unleash your adventurous spirit and become a hero in this spectacular time management challenge! 

● Over 100 incredible levels in nine absorbing chapters

● 10 extra powers to master and capitalize on

● Two modes of play: story mode and siege mode

● Two playable characters, each with distinct capabilities

● Upgrades, bonuses and awards

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Youda Survivor 2 will be making its way to the iTunes store on April 24th for now, go ahead and check out the game trailer in our Featured Video section below and don’t forget to drop us a line in our comments section.

 

Red Bull’s McConkey Documentary Premieres at Tribeca

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The World Premiere of McConkey at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City brought together a cross-section of the film industry’s elite, sports legends and friends and family today. The film was selected as a Spotlight film in its 12th festival season and has had four screenings at the Festival, with a fifth screening added due to high demand.

McConkey celebrates the life of one of the world’s ultimate innovators, Shane McConkey – a pioneer in freestyle skiing and base jumping. In the latest film from Red Bull Media House in association with Matchstick Productions, Shane’s legacy is front and center.

The film marks the first 2013 release from Red Bull Media House, a global media company head-quartered in Salzburg, Austria.

McConkey will be available for sale Fall 2013. If you’re wondering what appeal it has to you or those unfamiliar with Shane’s world, an audience member at Tribeca said it this way;

What the film leaves us is that a life, any life, without passion is not really a life. And I hope everyone remembers that because to me he personified that in every aspect and it’s such a beautiful legacy to leave.

For updates, please visit www.mcconkeymovie.com. Also check out the small gallery below of photos from the event.

Global Artists Contribute to Star Trek Into Darkness Soundtrack

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Paramount Pictures have just revealed that various artists across 6 countries are contributing to the Star Trek: Into Darkness soundtrack. Amongst them are Australians, songwriter/producer Robert Conley and vocalist Penelope Austin, who co-wrote and worked on a track called “The Dark Collide”.

This is the first time a Paramount live-action film will feature lyricists, vocalists and music producers from around the world, each with their own contribution being spotlighted during the film’s theatrical run in each of the artists’ respective countries. Come May 9th, Aussies will be able to hear our own Conley and Austin‘s work during a pivotal scene with iconic Star Trek character Scotty.

The song – which Conley co-wrote with Austin – will also be found on the Star Trek: Into Darkness official soundtrack, which features Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s score. It will also be available for digital download on all major platforms around the film’s release. Austin had this to say about the experience;

It is such a phenomenal opportunity that six artists around the world have been offered this opportunity. I am so excited to see and hear the results at the Premiere of Star Trek: Into Darkness at the Premiere tonight.

If you’re still not pumped for the action-blockbuster, check out the latest international trailer and cinemosaic, along with our first-hand impressions of a sizeable portion of the film.

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