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Sacred Citadel Gets Launch Trailer

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Sacred Citadel, the upcoming side-scrolling beat-em-up RPG from Southend Interactive and Deep Silver, releases to the public tomorrow. To celebrate, a launch trailer has been released.

As you can see from the launch trailer video (shown below this article), the game features a vibrant art style and fluid animation. It also showcases the talents of the characters you’ll play as in the game.

For those who’ve not been following the news, Sacred Citadel is a side-scrolling action brawler set in the universe of the Sacred game franchise. It aims to reinvent the arcade feel of classic brawlers while setting the standard for future side scrolling hack-and-slash games.

The game will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC via Steam. It will also let up to three players jump in the fray together with seamless drop-in/drop-out cooperative play.

For more information, be sure to check out the trailer below and read up on our coverage of the game.

Upcoming The Sims 3 Releases Revealed in Live Broadcast

Simon Wolfe
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Just last week more information was unveiled about upcoming The Sims 3 Island Paradise expansion pack HERE, but now EA has revealed even more in a Live Broadcast about what players can be expecting from The Sims 3 Franchise for the rest of the year. It seems like the expansion pack wont be the only thing avid players can look forward to as a new stuff pack and world were announced.

The Sims 3 Movie Stuff includes all the objects film fans and genre fans could hope for with a variety of themes such as classic Western and horror. The stuff pack will include furniture, decorations, and clothing to add to players’ collections in designing the perfect house. While the new world to be added to The Sims Store, Origin, and retail locations is The Sims 3 Dragon Valley. With new locations for Sims to visit, new objects and clothing for the Sims, and even new Sims themselves, Dragon Valley brings plenty of additional things, but none of which can hold a candle to the baby dragon it will also add.

Players that want to see the The Sims 3 Live Broadcast to get a look at all the upcoming releases this year can watch the archived video HERE. While The Sims 3 Island Paradise will be releasing at the end of June and the Movie Stuff will be releasing in September, the release date for Dragon Valley has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more on the Movie Stuff and Dragon Valley in the months ahead.

$50 Million Western World Developers Fund to let Kabam help Asian Developers

Simon Wolfe
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What does a company like Kabam do after finding huge success through free to play iOS, Android, and web games? Kill some time with PartyBingo, perhaps? How about create a fund to help Asian developers get into the Western market. That is exactly what Kabam did with the Western World Developers Fund. But they aren’t funding just a little bit of cash to help out a little, the fund is a total of $50 million to ensure that Asian developers are able to not only localize their games, but market them as well.

Kabam has seen some pretty good times with seven games pulling in more than $1 million dollars a month, another two games with $3 million a month, and still two more games with $7 million a month. With titles like Kingdoms of Camelot and Wartune know what they are doing, so now they hope to help developers in China, Japan, and South Korea to get their top games to reach the West.

The WWDevFund will hopefully present Asian third-party game developers the opportunity to increase (possibly double) their existing incomes by allowing them to partake in Kabam’s marketing know-how which has completely revolutionized the industry. These tactics will aid the best Asian game developers in breaking into the west market, opening them up to more publicity as well as revenue.

One thing is for certain, the Asian gaming world is definitely not doing anything wrong since some of the best games to hit the gaming community were spawned by Asian developers. The only reason those games never make a splash elsewhere is because Asian developers struggle to penetrate the western market. Hopefully, with the Western World Developers Fund in place we’ll be able to enjoy a host of popular Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean games in North America and Europe soon enough.

Majora’s Mask 3D Remake Possibly Leaked

Nathan Farrugia
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With a Nintendo Direct scheduled for tonight, it appears one of the big announcements may have been leaked early. Spanish website Xtralife has listed Majora’s Mask 3D for sale on the website and has also noted a November 8th release date. You can see the listing for yourself by following the link and refreshing the page to try and get the recommended titles at the bottom to show the box art. Clicking the box art will just reload the page however.

Now this is only a rumour but this website does have some credibility associated with it. Xtralife first revealed the 32GB Google Nexus 7 3 weeks before its official announcement. Donkey Kong  Country Returns 3D was also leaked in a similar manner. There is also a Nintendo Direct tonight that is promising a big 3DS announcement and the release date of November 8th is common to the time Zelda titles typically release.

Majora’s Mask 3D has been wanted by fans ever since the Ocarina of Time remake also appeared on the system. If this rumour proves true it would only add to the strong line up of titles appearing on the 3DS. Are you hoping the rumour proves true ? We won’t have to wait long too find out as the Nintendo Direct scheduled tonight should clear up any rumours.

Forza Horizon 1000 Club Expansion Pack Out Today

Nick MacLeod
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Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games have announced that the 1000 Club Expansion Pack for Forza Horizon will be available as a free download on Xbox LIVE from today. Featuring more than 1000 new challenges, ten new Xbox LIVE achievements worth 250 Gamer score points, as well as two brand new bonus cars, the 1000 Club Expansion Pack brings an epic new competition that spans the entire open world of Forza Horizon.

The Forza Horizon Festival’s “1000 Club” competition is open to everyone and features more than 1000 car challenges – for every single car at the Horizon Festival. Some focus on speed, such as racing through a speed camera as fast as you can while others focus on driving skills or specific stunts such as burnouts, drifting, catching air, smashing objects, or weaving through traffic at high speeds.

Playground Games’ Ralph Fulton, creative director of Forza Horizon has said :

“Variety is the key to the ‘Forza Horizon’ 1000 Club Expansion Pack. All of the challenges have been custom designed to fit the unique personality and strengths of each car in the game. The game even recognises which cars you have in your garage and will recommend challenges for you to try.”

Most car challenges can be completed with cars included with the standard edition of the game. Those players who have purchased the “Forza Horizon” Season Pass, Rally Expansion Pack, or downloadable car packs will find even more value, with hundreds of new challenges to complete.The 1000 Club Expansion pack also features two free bonus cars in the Ford F100 and the RUF CTR2.

The Capsule Computers review of Forza Horizon can be found here, and the trailer for the expansion pack can be seen below.


Defiance Gets New Gameplay Narrative Trailer

Joe Morgan
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Defiance, which we’ve covered with a review,  CC Impact! episodes, and even our podcast, is a futuristic online shooter created by Trion Worlds. The game was created in conjunction with a television show of the same name on the Syfy channel, which debuted in America last night (and Australia the 18th).

With the premiere of the television show yesterday, players can now continue the in-game narrative that takes place in the in-game Episode missions. Players will take on the role of an Ark Hunter and, if they choose, experience the ongoing crossover episodes and missions that weave the television series into the video game.

In a gameplay narrative video released today, we get a little more background on how the world came to be as it is and to show how the world may change in the coming weeks and months.

For more info, be sure to check out the video below this article, check out the show on the Syfy channel, and read all of our coverage here on Capsule Computers!

Three Tomb Raider DLC costumes leaked

Travis Bruno
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Three Tomb Raider DLC costumes leaked

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When Crystal Dynamics said that they weren’t planning on releasing any single player DLC for Tomb Raider, well they never specified that they wouldn’t be releasing “costumes” in some form did they? Anyways, courtesy of All Games Beta we have three images of the new costumes players will be able to buy for Lara sometime soon. Then again… these are probably some of the lamest costumes I’ve ever seen.

The three costumes will be put on sale for an unknown price sometime in the future and those who buy it will be able to dress Lara up in outfits ranging from orange jacket, grey jacket and a custodian’s jumpsuit… yay…. I guess when a game’s “poor” sales force a CEO to resign, the best thing for the game is some dull costumes.

Metro: Last Light’s survival trailer teaches us about the threats of the world

Travis Bruno
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Today Deep Silver released a new trailer for their upcoming game Metro: Last Light. In this trailer we are presented with various tactics that will help us survive the danger filled tunnels of the post-apocalyptic world that is Metro.

It seems that using stealth may be an essential for some of the more difficult encounters in the game, but thankfully there are plenty of ways to eliminate the lights in an area and use the darkness to your advantage. Anyways, check out the trailer below and keep an eye out for Metro: Last Light when it is released on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on May 14th in North America and May 17th everywhere else.

Neverwinter Online – Rothé Valley Lore Trailer

Joshua Moris
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Neverwinter Online – Rothé Valley Lore Trailer

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This previous weekend marked the final closed beta event as the game’s founders tested a nearly finished version of the title. With April 30th nearing for the open beta, Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment are happy to release a lore trailer concerning a peculiar sector of Faerûn – Rothé Valley. Once occupied by peaceful farmers, an upsurgence of dark elves quickly defiled the land’s serene nature. None other than the House Xorlarrin is responsible for this undoing as innocents are either made into slaves or given as sacrifices to the their vile goddess Lloth.

Neverwinter Lore: House Xorlarrin is the same drow house that initiated the capture of Gauntlgrym – the ancient dwarven complex that houses the primordial forge. Perhaps the inclusion of House Xorlarrin in Neverwinter Online will provide a deeper adventure in the recently overrun dwarven stronghold.

Check out the trailer below to see some interesting visuals and future battles to come! Also feel free to look at other Neverwinter trailers such as The Devoted Cleric and The Great Weapon Fighter.

EB Expo 13’s First Wave of Content Announced, Tickets on Sale April 23rd

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EB Expo 13’s First Wave of Content Announced, Tickets on Sale April 23rd

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After covering last year’s event, we are glad to help share out the announcement of the first content wave and ticket sale date for EB Expo 2013.

The gaming extravaganza will be returning to the Sydney Showgrounds from October 4th through to the 7th. Although general admission pricing will remain at $39.95, organisers are introducing a new 4-person Multiplayer Pass for both the Friday and Saturday “twilight” sessions for $129. Tickets will go on sale 10am on April 23rd. You will be able to purchase them in-store or online at the EB Games and Ticketek websites.

EB Games National Brand, Events and Engagement Manager Debra McGrath says;

“We could not have been happier with the success of the EB Expo in 2012, and initially looked to simply improve upon last year’s efforts based on our customer feedback, rather than make the event any bigger. However, due to the support of the Australian gaming industry, we believe we have been able to achieve both a bigger AND better event. We guarantee the EB Expo 2013 will once again take gaming to a new level and is a must for gamers of all ages”

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DICE and EA’s stunning shooter Battlefield 4 will be playable!

Here are the trademarks of the event and what you can expect:

  • Premiere Gaming Exhibition: the size of two football fields, the main feature of the EB Expo, is the Exhibition floor. The only place in Australia you can get hands on and experience all the hottest upcoming and new release games showcased in specular custom built displays.
  • New and improved EB Arena: purpose built to blow your mind and senses, the EB Arena has been fitted with a brand new 5 storey high super screen, sound system and stage. The EB Arena will house a string of international developer guests as well as local stars presenting the best upcoming products.
  • Supersized EB Community Hub: connect with other gamers and chill in an area now three times the size of 2012. Featuring a free to play retro & modern arcade, a 500 seat Community Theatre with cosplay competitions for all ages, industry panels, live developer Q &As, plus celebrity signings. Attendees can also get up close and personal with the stars of Good Game as they host a live Q & A and signing.
  • World’s biggest EB Games Store: buy the latest release video games, take home some memorabilia, grab a bargain or a unique collectible in a massive store that has to be seen to be believed.
  • Home Grown Gaming on the Show floor: After the success of last year’s Home Grown gaming pavilion, all things Home Grown will be moved into the main exhibition space, with a huge dedicated area showcasing the best local content.
  • Value packed Family Day: Following last year’s sell out, Family Day Sunday is back. Families can grab a discount family ticket and come along for a day of great family fun included a dedicated Buck and Friends stage show for the kids and loads of free activities and giveaways.
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All the confirmed vendors at this early stage. Many more to come.

Debra McGrath also made this announcement;

“EB Games is excited to announce that Australia’s #1 video game TV show, Good Game will be bringing their hilarious live quiz show Good Game Liveto the Expo. We will also be holding Australia’s (and possibly the World’s) first Video Game Hero Parade; a video game themed fireworks and pyrotechnics show housed in the all new EB Action Arena; as well as a host of other shows and events.”

Here is a list of all new features for this year’s incarnation of the show:

  • Good Game Live: Join Good Game hosts Bajo and Hex as they take to the EB Arena stage for a live quiz show for gamers by gamers; a multiplayer showdown of gaming goodness and trivia with some very special guests! Catch Good Game Live Friday and Saturday night at 9pm, with a family friendly show on Sunday at 1pm. Early bird tickets are just $10 each (normal price is $20) and can be purchased with your EB EXPO entry ticket.
  • Australia’s first video game parade: on the Sunday, all of your favourite video game heroes larger than life in a record setting parade!
  • New ticketing types: grab your gaming mates or your family and purchase your all-new MULTIPLAYER pass on Friday or Saturday for four people at a discounted price of $129. That’s only $32.25 per person.
  • Australia’s only interactive video game comedy show: Comedic genius John Robertson is back as Expo host again, and this time he is bringing his hilarious sensation The Dark Room. Sit back and take front seat in his hilarious video game comedy show where the audience chooses their own adventure – and fate!
  • EB Action Stadium: sit back and watch the spectacular fireworks show both Friday and Saturday night at 7pm. Sit back, have an ice cream and take in a showcase of Expo highlights in a choreographed pyrotechnical display, exclusive to the EB Expo!
  • All new family friendly content: Following last year’s sell out, the EB Family Day is back with even more fun to be had! With a Sunday Family discounted ticket offer of only $119, you can bring along the whole clan to experience a full day of family friendly entertainment.

Also launching alongside the sales window opening will be a mobile app for all attendees to keep track of the festivities and their lead-up. For further information on this MA 15+ rated event, like a detailed pricing chart and early schedule, please visit the official EB Expo website.

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