While everyone knew that Kazuo Hirai will be leaving Sony Computer Entertainment full time to take up the President and CEO positions of Sony Corporation for quite some time, Sony did officially confirm his departure as Representative Director and Chairman of SCE. He will still remain on the board, but in a part time position, reducing his work load with SCE and, in effect, the Playstation brand. A new chairman has not been announced at this time.
This isn’t a surprise as Hirai was appointed President and CEO of Sony Corporation on April 1 and, with the troubles Sony is facing at the moment, Hirai would require his full attention to bring the electronic giant back in the black. Hirai came from Sony Computer Entertainment and helped the Playstation brand to become the mammoth brand it is today, so his decreased presence will surely be felt. With that said, Hirai does have plans to use the Playstation brand to help the company as a whole.
Bullistic Unleashed is a physics puzzler app developed by Millipede Creative Development that allows you to harness the power of bulls and their balls to crush a mall. It’s as ridiculous as it sounds, and totally caters to those of us who have a bit more of an immature sense of humour.
While the game came out a month ago, it is actually now being offered for FREE for a limited time. So whether you’re hunting for a game to spend some time on, or are a physics puzzle fan, this is the perfect time to pick yourself up a new app!
Bullistic Unleashed is part Angry Birds and part Jackass, with the physics gameplay that you know so well from those little furious birds, to the out there, ridiculous humour of Jackass. So if these two things happen to be likes of yours, definitely take a look at grabbing this game!
We have a review of the app here on the site, just in case downloading an app for free seems to be too much trouble for you. Read it HERE.
Bullistic Unleashed is available for iPhone, iTouch and iPad for FREE for a limited time. Grab it HERE.
In North America, there is a huge hotwave that makes me hate the world that is outside. Down Under however, it is freezing cold, and Nintendo of Australia are ready to bring everyone together while school is out and those 3DS’ are charged up.
The Nintendo Experience will be taking place at 67 Swanston St, Melbourne, where game tournaments for Mario Tennis Open and Pokemon Black and White will be taking place, along with a ton of other activities.
Check out the schedule as well as the information for this epic event below.
With New Super Mario Bros. 2 and New Super Mario Bros. U on the horizon, it’s time to celebrate and brush up on a few Mario classics with a fun-filled day for the whole family. After receiving your special lanyard, take a tour through some Mario classics, old and new, on your way to receiving a special showbag* with plenty of goodies inside.
Show your true colours and take part in the Mario Cosplay Competition, where the best will walk away with games and trophies!
*Showbags are limited to the first 200 to finish their tour.
Mario Tennis Open Tournament
Mario recently smashed his way onto Nintendo 3DS in Mario Tennis Open, with all new ways to play and enjoy tennis with Mario and friends.
This tournament is sure to serve up an afternoon of fun with a single elimination tournament with prizes and trophies for the top 3 placed players!
With special lanyards for all who attend on the day and the chance to play a range of classic tennis games on Wii, this day is sure to ace its way through a rainy Wednesday.
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Battle Tournament
When: Sunday 15th July, 10am – 4pm
Registration closes Midday
Brush up on your Pokémon skills ahead of the release of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 later in the year at the latest battle competition to hit The Nintendo Experience in Melbourne. Train up your favourite Pokémon and put them to the test in this single-elimination, double-battle format competition. Full rules will be available in store on the day.
With prizes and trophies up for grabs, each competitor will also receive a special lanyard for competing. What better way to prepare for a big year of Pokémon ahead?
Word up! Ridiculous slang, or good news? In this case, a bit of both, with the phrase being short for Ayopa Game’s word game, W.E.L.D.E.R. has been given a brand new multiplayer update.
Poor word play aside, the game has been given a brand new update, allowing multiplayer with your friends or, if you like, a random person via Game Centre. The multiplayer update includes power-ups, such as a Mine or a Toxic Tile, to gain advantage over your opponent. A brand new 2 player wins leaderboard, Weld of the Day – with a new word everyday. Weld that word for a Gigawatt bonus, and tweet the Weld of the Day for even more Gigawatts.
The turn-based word game can be purchased here for just $0.99 right now. But if iOS isn’t your thing, then you’re in luck. Ayopa games have also just announced that a Mac version will be available as of tomorrow. The Mac version has all the fun of single-player W.E.L.D.E.R., but with optimized visuals and interface. Just click here tomorrow (28th of June) to purchase the Mac version of W.E.L.D.E.R for $4.99.
D3 publishing will be publishing the Might and Delight 2D platformer Pid Opposition Tango. The game will be releasing later this year on digital platforms. Pid is about a young boy who get stranded on a planet and just battle robots and unravel the conspiracy of the planet so he can find his way home.
Along the way he will befriend many allies that will help him get home, which of course means there will also be a wide variety of oppisition along this journey. A new trailer for Pid shows off these foes, and the many forms that players will see when the game hits the XBLA and PSN later this year. So check it out, and tell us what you think about the game, and if you’ll be purchasing it when it comes hits digital platforms.
After an announcement sometime ago, the Youtube application is now available for the Playstation Vita. Youtube videos will be presented in high definition with the Vita’s 5” OLED screen. Users can also leave comments, view favourite videos and also search for videos with specific parameters. The application also uses the 3G capabilities, allowing users to watch videos on the go, as well as the confines of their own home.
The videos will be available to view in full screen and small screen. Full screen will enlarge the video with a control panel, while small screen will include suggestions, comments and the Like/Dislike buttons. In Europe, the application has already received an update. While the update is not compulsory, it will improve the stability of the application, bringing it to Version 1.01. The update is only 4468KB in size and is available now.
Are you as excited for Bravely Default: Flying Fairy as I am? If you are then it would be to your interest to check out the latest trailer for the upcoming classic-styled RPG for the 3DS. The new preview trailer which can be seen below the article, show off footage of the game’s storyline elements as well as it’s combat system.
The game itself is being directed by legendary RPG director Takashi Tokita of Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy fame as well as having it’s story being written by the scenario writer for Steins;Gate Naotaka Hayashi.
Square Enix previously confirmed Bravely Default: Flying Fairy for a release in Japan on the 11th of October. Be sure to check out the trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments section.
RAW! RAW! FIGHT THE POWER! That war cry has been heard for the past 5 years from fans of the now legendary GAINAX produced anime series Gurren Lagann. That’s right it was 5 years ago that Gurren Lagann originally aired in Japan and GAINAX have made sure to celebrate this landmark series’ 5th anniversary in style.
They have confirmed that there will be several special projects taking place to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Gurren Lagann. So far they have revealed that there will be special figures released in particular a new model of fan favourite character Yoko which can be seen below.
Speculation has been running rampant that one of these projects could be a new anime production (perhaps an OVA or film). However this has not at all been confirmed.
We will keep you updated on the 5th anniversary celebrations of Gurren Lagann as it comes to light. Be sure to let us know what you think of the 5th anniversary of Gurren Lagann in the comments section below.
Earlier today Capcom had announced the artists behind the DmC – Devil May Cry soundtrack. These artists each specialise in a different kind of sound that will each add their own flavour to the Devil May Cry game. After listening to one of the songs that are to feature in the soundtrack, I must say that I am looking forward to listening to this games soundtrack in its entirety.
On the Dubstep side of things, we have Noisia who have put together an amazing electronic sample track that players are now able to download off of Facebook. Us guys here at Capsule have listened to this track already and we each have a differing opinion on its place in the DmC franchise.
On the Industrial side, we have the band Combichrist doing the soundtrack. After listening to a few of their tracks on Youtube, I can say that they’re a pretty good band and I’ll probably buy one of their albums off iTunes. I’m confident that they’ll be putting a decent spin on the DmC soundtrack.
I have some concerns over the new DmC game after hearing the kinds of music that will be included in the soundtrack. The original Devil may Cry games had a very dark and Metal styled soundtracks that fit the theme of demon hunting and murdering quite well. Now we have this electronic soundtrack that is much closer to The Matrix, which should be better used to portray a Cyberpunk setting. However, although I have these concerns, this soundtrack might fit the game quite well. I’m willing to give it a chance before chucking a stink like most gamers will be.
If you have been looking for a racing fix that takes the arcade route, you should be looking into Jeremy McGrath’s Offroad, which launches today. This racer throws players on some beautiful dirt tracks where players can sling mud in multiplayer, unlock vehicle upgrades, and enjoy a simple yet satisfying career mode that is sure to please anyone looking for a more arcadey experience.
“Looking back on the previous generation of games, there were a lot of great racers out there that were simply a lot of fun. They were inspiring,” said Robb Rinard, creative director at 2XL Games. “We wanted to recapture what was great about those games while making something our own. I’m proud of what we’ve created, and I’m more than ready to take on some challengers online.”
Yep, it is always a goood thing to see that a developer is proud of their work, and judging by the trailer, this is one title many should be keeping an eye on. You can grab Jeremy McGrath’s Offroad for the XBLA and PSN today for just 800 points (or $9.99) as of today, and check out the shiny new clip down below that is full of dusty carnage.
Word up! Ridiculous slang, or good news? In this case, a bit of both, with the phrase being short for Ayopa Game’s word game, W.E.L.D.E.R. has been given a brand new multiplayer update.
