Here at Capsule, we get pretty excited when we hear about any fresh and upcoming IP, and a group of currently unnamed developers have shared the concept with us for Dusty Revenge – a platformer with a killer art style and comic-based story.
From the looks of it, this title features a rabbit donning the name Dusty, who has taken the role of hero as he tries to take down a giant, evil pig. I know, it’s really early for this one, but you can check out the comic that features the premise here, and rest assured that once we get more information on this charming little romp, we will be sure to bring out an update.
SF Australia has announced that its new big show Defiance will air on Thursday, April 18 at 9:30 pm EST, first on FOXTEL. The show will hit Australian airwaves within 55 hours of debuting in America, and marks the a new era in entertainment by being the first series to meld both video games and television.
Defiance will star Australian lead Grant Bowler (Nolan), Julie Benz (Amanda Rosewater), Stephanie Leonidas (Irisa), Tony Curran (Datak Tarr), Jaime Murray (Stahma Tarr), Graham Greene (Rafe McCawley) and Mia Kirshner (Kenya), set in a future Earth where human and aliens must co-exist.
The show comes from the minds behind such fan favorite shows as Battlestar Galactica and Caprica. It will be a 13-episode series and will begin with a two-hour debut episode.
The game of the same name, developed by Trion Worlds and distributed by Namco Bandai, launched overnight and will release in Australia and New Zealand on April 11 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
You can check out the video below to see how both show and game will interact. Check out the official website here. Be sure to check out some of ourcoverage including our debut episode of CC Impact! where we played through the first half hour of the beta. Also be sure to keep your eyes tuned here for our review of the game.
It’s funny how two franchises came together to set the standard for a genre, while still remaining a crowd favorite when it comes to almost all 2D platformers out there. Toki Tori 2 looks to carry on with tradition and add a level of open exploration for players, as a recent blog has been posted by the developers describing how this game will work in terms of progression.
Here is a brief snippet:
unknowingly we may have just made a Metroidvania with a twist! We have a 2D side scrolling game with alternative paths, a worldmap that marks where you’ve been, and a story that encourages backtracking and revisiting of previous areas. The big difference is, we don’t unlock items but knowledge about the game world to let players progress.
That should get all of you Wii U owners even more excited, as having a modern take on classic design is something we need to see, and what Toki Tori 2 is going deliver when it comes to the service this Thursday, April 4th. Keep an eye out then, as our own review will be up, but you should check out the full blog here to hold you over for the time being from Two Tribes.
The team behind Humble have been busy this week. The new Humble Weekly Sale is the Tripwire Interactive bundle. All buyers will receive the two fantastic realistic WW2 FPSes, Red Orchestra and Red Orchestra 2. Those who beat the average price will also receive the co-op horror survival bundle Killing Floor which contains Killing Floor and almost all of the DLCs that have been released for Killing Floor. All games purchased will receive the accompanying soundtracks in FLAC and MP3 format.
Three new games have been added to the Humble Mobile Bundle. Buyers who beat the average will get smuggling arcade game Funky Smugglers, shoot ’em up Raiden Legacy, and classic platformer Another World.
The latest DLC pack for Borderlands 2 has just been released and this time around developer Gearbox Software and publisher 2k Games have raised the level cap and added a brand new tier of weapons for players to get with the “Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack”. Those players that have the Borderlands 2 Season Pass needn’t worry about cost though as the new DLC is included.
Raising the level cap from 50 to 61, players that have found themselves sitting at max level without much to do now can find a lot more with the DLC. The new pearlescent-colored weapon tier and E-Tech relics also provides Vault Hunters with much better gear for players to seek out in-game.
Worried about enemies not being able to match up? An update released alongside the DLC provides a few more options for players with or without the DLC especially the Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode, a third play mode specifically geared towards the highest level vault hunters. Other additions from the update include new items from the Black Market from more storage space to ammo upgrades, increasing the max Eridium players can hold, and bug fixes.
Those that don’t have the Borderlands 2 Season Pass can get the “Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack” for 400 MS Points for Xbox 360 or $4.99 for PC and PS3. Those with the Season Pass can download it for free, as well as expect a fourth campaign add-on by June. Players can also check out the screenshots in the gallery below to see some of the new additions of the DLC in action.
Disney and Pixar have announced today that it will be releasing a sequel to the 2003 hit Finding Nemo. The film is called Finding Dory and is set to be released in 2015.
Often teased by Ellen Degeneres who provided the voice of Dory in the first film and is reprising the role in the sequel, the film is set roughly a year after the events of the first one and centers around the Blue Tang Dory on her own adventure to reunite with her loved one whilst learning about the meaning of family along the way. An excited Ellen Degeneres had this to say about the announcement:
“I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time…I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16.’ But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”
Parts of the film will take place around the California coast line and Nemo, Marlin, the Tank Gang from the dentists office and other recognizable characters from the first film are all set to return. Andrew Stanton who directed the first film is also making a return to the series.
Will you be helping to find Dory when this film hits the box office in 2015? Let us know in the comments below.
Though the series has yet to be released, Aniplex USA has already purchased the rights to Valvrave the Liberator. As an original project of Sunrise, the studio behind Tiger and Bunny, Cowboy Bebop and numerous mech anime, Valvrave may prove to be another hit series, something that Aniplex is surely hoping for.
The series itself is set in space. In year Shinreki (True Calender) 71, 70% of the human race no longer lives on Earth due to the creation of a space city known as the Dyson Sphere. Amongst the Dorrssia Military Pact Federation and the Atlantic Ring United States (ARUS) lies a small neutral nation known as JIOR that is economically prosperous. When the Dorrssian Army invades JIOR, high school student Haruto Tokishima discovers the mysterious humanoid weapon Valvrave.
Only time will tell if this will become another hit Sunrise series. Check out the trailer below and get a look at Valvrave in action.
After a delay, ShootMania Storm is finally approaching its final release date, so developer Nadeo and publisher Ubisoft are putting together a launch event with a pro tournament to celebrate the occasion. This isn’t going to be just any tournament though, as the grand prize will be $100,000.
The launch event will be taking place April 6th-7th at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco and all fans 18 years or older are encouraged to come and check it out. Fans will be able to watch the pro tournament, talk to the pros, get their hands on some swag, and compete for prizes of their own.
The launch event isn’t the only thing Ubisoft and Nadeo have planned however, on the release date, April 10th, the first players will be able to take part in the “ShootMania 4 All” launch party. Those interested in “ShootMania 4 All” can check out the website HERE to find a location near them to participate.
ShootMania Storm will be releasing April 10th for PC, players interested in the game can pre-order it from Steam HERE.
The teaser trailer for the new “Space Pirate Captain Harlock” remake movie was shown in Japanese theatres last weekend and it looks freaking incredible! Entirely CG animated this film looks beautiful and epic. Now if you haven’t seen it go and check out the first teaser released in February here.
Leiji Matsumoto’s original manga of the same name revolves around the title character, Captain Harlock, rebelling against the earth government and fighting for humanity with his crew aboard his space ship the Arcadia. The manga spawned an anime series, a few small features, a sequel and now this.
We have writer Harutoshi Fukui (Mobile Suit Gundam UC novels) who has built the story revolving around modern society and it’s issues, and Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed) is intending to direct the film with the latest technology in the style of a Hollywood production. The budget for this movie is incredible having the highest production budget to be ever put into a Toei Animation project hitting about the equivalent of over 30 Million U.S. dollars.
The Space Pirate Captain Harlock remake will open in Japan sometime this fall. Stay tuned for more.
Now go and check out the NEW teaser in our featured video section below and don’t forget to drop us a line in the comments section just below that.
The Stinky footboard is a controller which is controlled by the feet. The innovative pedal controller goes live today on Kickstarter with a goal of $75,000.
As it says on the Kickstarter page
Our innovative technology allows for lightning-quick action with precise control all the while keeping your foot resting on the footboard in a relaxed, natural position. This means more functionality; improved gameplay, enhanced performance; and increased actions per minute (APM), all while keeping control and your fingers on the action.
Benefits of the Stinkyboard controller include:
Allows simultaneous actions such as in FPS games players can strafe, change guns and throw a grenade without taking their fingers off the AWSD keys
Increases actions per minute (APMs) for RTS gamers
Makes it easier to access additional key bindings for MMO players
Shaves precious seconds off for eSports players
Simplifies controls for beginners
The Stinky footboard offers plenty of customization for gamers and could indeed be used for many games. For example, an alternative pedal mechanism in racing games, or to assign kick combos in fighting games or action games. All in all, quite useful!
Pre-orders for the Footboard can be placed via their Kickstarter page. The controller will be available for sale in June for $119.
