For the first time ever, the cover athlete for the NHL series was put up to a vote by fans of EA Sports and earlier this week the company revealed that Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers had won the vote. Earlier today the company revealed the cover with Giroux’s image which can be seen above.
Also revealed was some gameplay footage of Giroux’s character in action which can be seen below. Those looking to pick up the game itself will need to wait until September 11th in North America while Europeans must wait until September 14th before they can pick up the title on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
If you play Polytron’s XBLA title, Fez, then you probably received an update sometime this past week which may or may not have corrupted your game’s save file. Well after issuing a warning about the patch and telling gamers not to access the title, it seems that at least at the moment, fans of the series can once again begin playing Fez.
Microsoft has pulled the patch from Xbox Live and the game will no longer try to force players into patching the title if they haven’t already. For those still undergoing the affects of the patch there is a method which may resolve your problems, which involves clearing your 360’s cache. Currently Polytron is still working on a patch for the patch but at least non-corrupted players can begin playing the title once again.
This past weekend Square Enix held the Vana’Diel Festival to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Final Fantasy XI. Square Enix CEO Yuichi Wada announced that Final Fantasy XI has become the most profitable Final Fantasy game of all time. Wada also announced that 200 billion years have been played.
On The Second day of the festival Takashi Izumi Ito, Mr. Yoji Fujito, Mr. Seed, Saito and Masaru Taniguch came out and revealed that Final Fantasy XI would be getting it’s 5th expansion pack, Seekers of Adoulin, which is set to be released sometime in 2013.
The Seekers of Adoulin will include two new classes the Geomancer, and the Rune Fencer. Bring the total number of classes to 22. There will also be 3 new areas to explore. The Seekers of Adoulin will be available for PC, and Xbox 360. What do you think of Final Fantasy XI getting another expansion?
Welcome to the eighth episode of CC Powerslam, Capsule Computers Wrestling Podcast! In our eighth episode, the CC Crew discuss the aftermath of WWE’s No Way Out PPV and where things go from here.
Cast: Luke Halliday, Jahanzeb Khan, Dustin Spencer and Evan Brander-Jones
The Amazing World of Gumball Games: School House Rush Developer: Cartoon Network Publisher: Cartoon Network Price: FREE – Play Online Game Here
Overview
Usually you don’t really want to play a game that has to do with school, because, well you’re trying to escape the reality of school by playing games. However, The Amazing World of Gumball Games: School House, takes the idea of having a school at the centre of a game and makes it ridiculous and fun. Which fits in perfectly with the Gumball universe.
Gameplay
The school has started to flood! Which is not only every school kid’s fantasy, but also makes for an interesting gaming dynamic, with a whole lot of platforming involved as well as some innovative gameplay designs. Unlike normal schools, this one seems to have no ceiling and plenty of little suns floating around that you collect in order to get scored at the end of the game. There are so many, in so many places, that if you are one of those people who making sure that you get the highest amount as you can it will involve a fair bit of doubling back and exploring the huge amount of space within each level. If you simply move forward then the levels are of a fairly decent length and (mostly) fairly simple and straightforward to make your way through.
Instead of a set amount of ‘lives’ there is a life bar, which depletes every time you are hurt. To refill your bar you just have to collect one of the several hearts that are available on the levels. However if your life bar is already full then you can’t collect a heart, so you can’t save them up for a rainy day or anything like that. The hearts are plentiful in the levels, so you can usually find one if you’re in need of it. If you do end up dying, which can happen all in one go if you accidentally get caught in a trouble spot and bounce off it a couple times, then it isn’t that big of a deal. There are a huge amount of checkpoints you go past, it isn’t just one per level like you’d usually expect. Rarely does it have a hugely negative impact or send you back that far.
There are three levels in total to School House Rush, with each level having a boss stage at the end of them. Defeating the boss involves more of an avoiding of their attacks, rather than any attacking of your own. These boss levels didn’t offer too much of a challenge, and were generally easy to finish, and even if you do happen to fail then it’s just a matter of retrying the level. It is a generally forgiving game, and it doesn’t cause too much anger if you do happen to screw up, which is good given just how frustrating platforming games can get. The levels don’t really make much sense in terms of logic or the story line, such as the first one where you have to warn a teacher of the flood, but first you have to try to dodge detentions by letting your fellow classmates take the hit. But they were still quite enjoyable regardless.
Given the fact that there are only three levels, the game manages to cover a range of platforming types of levels. There is a normal rope-swing one, a water level, and an outside level with new dangers and things to deal with. It’s nice that even though the game is short they’ve managed to cover a range of basics for platformers.
Visuals
The graphics are in the style of The Amazing World of Gumball in that whole super happy, fun cartoon sort of look. Just like how the concept feels like a kid’s fantasy, the image of the school flooding, the happy suns, and even the dangers that you should be avoiding, are all entirely unthreatening.
Audio
The soundtrack is just as happy go lucky as the visuals, with the main feature being a recorder brightly whistling out a tune as your hero goes about trying to save the school from flooding. It’s a perfect match to the game, but the repetitiveness might get annoying after a while.
Overall
Overall, the game is a nice little snack of a platformer. It won’t take too long to complete, but you can make it take longer by actually trying to get all of the suns and explore the levels fully. It all just depends on how much effort and back tracking you are willing to do. It is generally easy to follow the intended route and getting lost won’t happen, or if it does it’s a matter of taking a path that’s right in front of you but requires some thought and skill.
BlueGiant Interactive has announced Tryst, a futuristic RTS where “where humans find themselves at war with a mechanical alien race known as the Zali.” In Tryst players will take control of one of the two factions whilst vying for supremacy, whilst trying to avoid the reactive environmental dangers. Tryst’s main selling point is its A.R.M. feature otherwise known as the Augmentation Research Mechanism, this is said to consist of allowing the player “to equip units with specific load-outs to change their natural advantages and disadvantages.” This would suggest that Tryst has something more to offer then the simple Rock-Paper-Scissors mechanics of some other games.
Features:
* Unique Unit abilities and Upgrades: All of Tryst’s units come with unique upgrades that allow each of them to perform their designated roles effectively and fit into different roles to stay viable in an ever changing battle.
* Story & Campaign – Play through an engaging and immersive campaign with missions that offer the player multiple tactical choices.
* 2 Unique playable races – Play as either the Humans or the Zali, each with distinct advantages and styles.
* Multiplayer: Many multiplayer maps built for team or free-for-all brawls with a maximum of 8 players in each battlefield.
* Environmental Hazards: Maps are filled with dangers that can both hold the player back or be used tactically to lure an enemy into the perfect ambush.
* Replacing Dropped Team-mates: If a teammate drops from or has to leave the battle he will be replaced by a competitive and intelligent AI immediately.
* Unigine Graphics Engine – State-of-the-art visuals powered by UNIGINE engine.
* Map Editor: Built-in map sharing and creation system for the community post-release.
* Online Features – Many features available in online play including a matchmaking lobby, clans, ratings, stat tracking, Steam achievements & leader boards, built-in replays.
No release date has been announced yet, though a teaser video was shown, check it out below the break;
Want to play the newest Magic the Gathering video game, but want to be able to do it on the go? Do you wish your game was more portable? Ever wondered if it was really possible to play card games on motorcycles? (assuming you’re riding in a sidecar?) Well good news is on the way from Wizards of the Coast. Duels of the Planewalkers 2013, the third instalment in the DotP series is now available for the first time on Ipad, as well as the standard digital download releases on Xbox, PS3 and PC. In addition to this first time release, fans of the trading card game will be able to get a sneak peek at the 2013 core decks before physical release. The offical release statement by Wizards of the Coast can be found below:
Wizards of the Coast has unleashed Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 on iPad for the first time, along with Xbox LIVE® Arcade, PC/Steam® and PlayStation® Network.* Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 is the first major release from Magic: The Gathering this winter, kicking off the Magic 2013 campaign that entices players to “Face A Greater Challenge” against the ultimate evil mastermind of the Multiverse, dragon Planeswalker Nicol Bolas!
Beginning today, Duels 2013 players will get the first look at approximately 100 cards that will be featured in the Magic 2013 Core Set launching July 13, 2012. In addition, with the purchase of Duels 2013, players receive a code to redeem an exclusive six-card booster pack – including a platform-specific promo card – at participating Wizards Play Network hobby stores.
“Today kicks off our summer-long Magic 2013 experience, and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Elaine Chase, Brand Director of Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast. “Whether you’re new to Magic or just starting out, the integration between Duels 2013 and the Magic 2013 Core Set represents a seamless way for players to experience Magic however and wherever they want.”
Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 is the latest edition of the award-winning video game title, which was recently named one of PC Gamer’s Top 100 Games of All Time, and number four on the list of The 15 Best Games For Your Laptop.
*Launch timing may vary by platform and region. Only Steam platform available in China
Sega not only surprised consumers but also the developers of Anarchy Reigns when they chose to delay the game until early 2013 for seemingly no reason. However it seems that the game will also be released at a discounted price as GameStop has recently updated their listing for the game, pricing the title at only $29.99.
Currently Sega has not made a statement about the delay of the game nor this newly revealed pricing. However this price drop would make the extensive delay a bit more palpable, especially considering by the time the North American version of the game is released, gamers could easily have purchased the Japanese version of the game (which is ironically fully subtitled and voiced in English) for a much cheaper price.
Not much information has been revealed about how many songs Hatsune Miku Project Diva f would have when it is released in Japan. That changed earlier today when pamphlets were handed out to those who attended a Hatsune Miku Project Diva f demo event in Japan. Andriasang happened to get a pamphlet herself and it just happened to contain information stating that the game would have over 30 songs and 80 different costumes.
Apparently all of the songs and costumes will be brand new to the series and six songs were originally created just for release on the game. Currently there are no plans to release the game overseas in North America, though Sega has stated they are listening to their fans. Either way, the thanks to the PlayStation Vita’s region free cartridges, the title is ripe for importation for die-hard fans.
You may remember a few months ago a new Seaman game was mentioned to be in development for the Nintendo 3DS. Unfortunately since then there hasn’t been any news about the game, but perhaps we have learned a little something today because Yoot Saito himself has just let loose a very odd Santa Seaman image which can be seen above.
Saito revealed this image on his Twitter while also stating that he should start thinking about the end of the year. Does this mean a holiday release date for Seaman on the Nintendo 3DS? Well, at least for Japan anyway unless Sega also brings this version of the game over to the West like they did with the originals.
This past weekend Square Enix held the Vana’Diel Festival to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Final Fantasy XI. Square Enix CEO Yuichi Wada announced that Final Fantasy XI has become the most profitable Final Fantasy game of all time. Wada also announced that 200 billion years have been played.
