It looks like all those teasers that Almost Human has been making over the last month have indeed been pointing towards Legend of Grimrock 2. Interestingly enough though, this wasn’t even meant to be a full blown sequel initially, but as Petri Häkkinen detailed on the company’s official blog, it was originally meant to be a simple expansion.
However with all of the content they had already been working on, the company felt that “creating a mere DLC or expansion to Grimrock simply would not have felt right” and because of that we now have Legend of Grimrock 2 on the way. It is worth noting that the announcement did not mention any release window, price or actual details about the game so expect that news to come at a later time.
Yesterday the PlayStation 4 was announced by Sony and alongside various announcements for the new console, fans of Sony’s products were keeping an eye out for one more bit of news… a price drop for the PlayStation Vita in the West. You see, it was previously revealedonly a few days ago that the Vita would be discounted roughly $50 in Japan, but Sony had not mentioned anything about the West.
Now, speaking with Joystiq, Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida is saying that the exchange rate is the reason why Japan is getting a discount while North Americans and everyone else doesn’t deserve one. Simple and clear cut and it seems that the Vita will remain priced at $250-$300 along with the extremely overpriced memory cards that cost as much as 30% of the console itself simply to get your foot in the door.
Over the last couple of days FUNimation has released two more English dubbed clips from their upcoming release, Heaven’s Lost Property: The Angeloid of Clockwork. The movie is set to be released on February 26th and if you’re curious about the quality of the film then you can check out our review of the English dubbed version here.
Check out the previews below. As for the movie itself, it is set to be a continuation of the Heaven’s Lost Property anime series which focuses on the Hiyori story arc from the original manga. Currently a third anime season has been announced but no details have been revealed as to when this third anime season will air in Japan.
EA launched the World Series of Poker on Facebook this week. The game was previously only available for iOS and Android tablets. Players from all three platforms will be able to play together as they pursue virtual World Series of Poker rings and bracelets. The game has exclusive VIP rooms and Pro statuses to earn. The game is accessible to all skill levels and interact with friends and family with the social functions. Check out World Series of Poker on Facebook here.
A new Scrabble app has hit the Android platform on the Google Play and Amazon App Store. The new app has supposed for over 50 devices, including both phones and tablets. The graphics engine has been upgraded to provide smoother game play and an in game messaging system has been added.
Finally, a new teaser trailer has been released for Real Racing 3. The hyper realistic racing game has been released in Australia and will be released worldwide on February 28th on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon App Store. Check out our review here.
BulkyPix and KoolFing announced the release of their newest game Turbolab Pursuit today. The game stars Professor West, who has locked himself in his tower, working on a new prototype car, The local gangsters has caught wind of his work and is now trying to steal the car. Players will need to help Professor West escape from these thugs in this endless runner meet 2D shoot ’em up. the car can be equipped with equipment like kung fu sheep, melon cannons, wrecking balls, and tortoise launchers to help slow down the gangsters in pursuit of Professor West and his invention. Levels are randomly generated and the game supports all devices including the iPhone 5.
The game is available on the iTunes App Store for free here.
99 Levels to Hell is launching on GOG.com with a 20% discount on February 26th, 2013. The game has been soft launched on IndieCityand Desura. Desura is hosted a 25% off sale on the game until it is officially launched on GOG.com. The game is a 2d platformer shooter with rogue like elements. This means death is permanent in 99 Levels to Hell. And you will die. A lot. There are 100 levels to battle through, more than 25 monsters, ten different environment, ten bosses to defeat, and over fifty power ups and weapons to use. 99 Levels to Hell is regularly priced at $9.99 USD. Check out the officially site here and the launch trailer below. Vote for 99 Levels to Hell on Steam’s Greenlight here.
The third game in the Crysis series has launched in Australia today. Players will once again have a chance to step into Nanosuit as Prophet and explore the rain forest of what used to be New York City. The city is now under a Nanodome that has caused the explosive growth in plant life and is now separated into seven unique districts referred to as the 7 Wonders. Players will have access to the new signature Predator Bow as they stalk their enemies through the ruins of New York City.
Crysis 3 also features a full fledged multiplayer mode. Multiplayer features 12 maps, eight game play modes. New to the game is the Hunter mode that will pit two players against ten on the consoles or two against 14 on the PC in a deadly cat and mouse game where the hunter quickly becomes the hunted.
Crysis 3 is available now on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. Find out more at the official site here.
Dead Space 3 was recently released, and I was lucky to get my order in quick enough for the limited Dev Team Edition. It arrived not too long ago and I thought I had to do an unboxing video for it. You can find it below this article.
These were available for what was a short time on the EA Gearonline store. They are, of course, sold out now. The edition was available on its own for $100 USD or packaged with the game for $160. If I were to add in shipping, the cost of getting the package deal would have been significantly higher as the game was to be sent separately anyway…so I saved money and got it elsewhere!
However, the Dev Team Edition itself is very cool and has some awesome content inside. Again, check out the video to see it all. Directly below is also a gallery, which includes three posters that I make reference to in the video. You can see them clearly in the included shots. Enjoy.
Welcome to the 71st Capsule Computers Podcast, the podcast that has been used to represent the 71st Podcast in the series. In our new format podcast, we have a much more free flowing and personal take on the gaming industry, video games and just gaming in general. Gone are the days of structured content and here are the days of the gloriousness of unscripted, unplanned and totally interesting podcasting. This is, as Majora’s Mask would put it, The Dawn of the First Day.
Amidst all these announcements for new Playstation 4 titles and hardware, one might forget about all the other brilliant games coming out in the near future. One of those is of course CD Projekt RED’s eagerly awaited The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a game that has seen a significant amount of publicity despite a lack of gameplay footage. The power of reputation at work it seems, as the developers last efforts in gaming in the form of The Witcher 2 was one of the most highly awarded games of all time and one might argue one of the best RPG’s of this generation.
The final episode in the highly popular Witcher series, this new instalment of the open-world, story driven franchise is set for release in 2014. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the stunning conclusion to Geralt of Rivia’s epic journey, with fans new and old able to experience the thrilling life of a Witcher in what CD Projekt want to be the best quest yet.
Officially announced to now be arriving on the Playstation 4 as well as the originally confirmed PC; Adam Badowski, head of CD Projekt RED studio spoke on the matter:
“We were thrilled when asked, several months ago, to be one of the developers who were granted early access to the PlayStation 4. It was an exciting moment to be invited to be in the company of other legendary developers like Bethesda, EA, LucasArts, Ubisoft or Activision as one of the teams working on titles shipping early in the PlayStation 4’s lifecycle. Of course, we couldn’t reveal any specifics about this to our fans, even though many journalists and forum members asked about when and how The Witcher might show up on Sony’s console. After yesterday’s PlayStation Meeting we can finally promise: The Witcher 3 is coming to the PlayStation 4. The new hardware gives us the opportunity to create something great. We are able to work with the new console from its birth and this allows our in-house REDengine 3 to push the graphical limits of what the PlayStation hardware can display. The console is fresh and has some innovative solutions that we’re looking forward to using in our game”
Originally The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings was a PC exclusive itself, but was later ported to the Xbox 360 due to popular demand. It seems however that this time the developers are producing the game from its very beginning for all next-gen consoles, a smart move to ensure that all platforms are up to scratch on the game’s release in 2014.
“It’s a real pleasure to cooperate with Sony. Combining CD Projekt RED’s unique artistic vision and tech with the capabilities of PlayStation 4 will make The Witcher 3 a truly next-gen RPG. With Sony’s new hardware and our new engine, there are no limits to what we can create in the process of realizing our vision for Geralt’s dark fantasy world.”
Utilising the next-gen REDengine 3, players will be more immersed than ever in their fantasy world with stunning visuals and deep visceral combat. Branching storylines, an ever changing world and complex characters await all those who venture into the Witcher 3’s realm, with a new emphasis on exploration. Players will sail through misty waters, gallop across war-ravaged lands and of course track down dangerous beasts for the pleasure of the hunt and the reward. The revamped combat system also puts players directly into the boots of Geralt of Rivia, utilising his many skills, spells and weapons to feel like a true Witcher.
Summing up the reveal, Adam concluded: “The Witcher 3 will be released in 2014 simultaneously on all high-end platforms available. We know that our fans are looking forward to that date already, but we want to make it clear that this story is a standalone, and we will be sure introduce newcomers fully to the world so that they don’t miss a beat. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will start with an breathtaking opening, which will give many insights to the lore. The game design will allow smooth introduction to new characters and encourage players to discover the vast, living open world of this installment of Geralt’s tale.”
EA launched the World Series of Poker on Facebook this week. The game was previously only available for iOS and Android tablets. Players from all three platforms will be able to play together as they pursue virtual World Series of Poker rings and bracelets. The game has exclusive VIP rooms and Pro statuses to earn. The game is accessible to all skill levels and interact with friends and family with the social functions. Check out World Series of Poker on Facebook 
