Page 5472 – Capsule Computers

Rock Band Blitz gameplay trailer released

-

April 5, 2012

Yesterday Harmonix revealed Rock Band Blitz, a new rhythm game that will be coming to the PSN and XBLA. Today they released a new video that goes into detail about what we can expect from the game.

First off, the game will be similar to Rock Band Unplugged, meaning that no extra accessories will be required to play it. Second, there will be 25 tracks included in the game. Some of the ones that have been revealed are:

“Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People
“Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield
“Always” by Blink-182 and
“Bang your Head” by Quiet Riot.

You’ll be able to play all of the 25 tracks in Rock Band 3.

Third, the game will also have access to the full Rock Band Music Store, plus the music on your hard drive.

Fourth, Rock Band Blitz is NOT currently planning to allow you to import tracks from Rock Band 3 into Rock Band Blitz.

Rock Band Blitz has a release date of Summer 2012.

Wayforward & Majesco Announce Double Dragon Neon!

Dustin Spencer

-

April 5, 2012

1

Wayforward & Majesco Announce Double Dragon Neon!

Everytime I see that Wayforward are bringing back a classic franchise, I feel a bit warmer inside. This time, the retro-fueled developer have their eyes set on Billy and Jimmy, as Double Dragon Neon was announced a bit earlier today and will be yet another project headed by Majesco and Wayforward.

If you are expecting an old-school, 2D beat-em-up though, you might be surprised to know that this old dog has been given a complete facelift and features a more modern and detailed 3D-ish art style.

Here is a brief description from the game’s Facebook page:

Grab your BRO and get ready to rock!

Billy and Jimmy are back to celebrate 25 years of being the Best Around!
Pick up weapons! Throw fireballs! Knee thugs in the face!
Collect Power-up songs and put them onto your custom mix tape!
Travel to strange places like SPACE and the mystic orient, kicking everyone’s butt along the way!
Fight thugs, monsters, huge bosses, and save Marian.. If you can!!

Coming Summer 2012!

As of now, a few screenshots is all that we have in the form of a preview, but much like the title states, this will in fact be a neon-lit reboot that generations new and old are sure to enjoy. Check out the brand new screenshots for yourself below, and you can head over to Double Dragon Neon’s freshly baked Facebook page here while you await this beauty to hit the XBLA and PSN this summer.

New Halo domains registered

J. Bradshaw

-

April 5, 2012

0

It was revealed today that Microsoft registered at least two new domain names related to Halo. MarkMonitor has (which also handles Microsoft.com) registered nearly all of the “dot” iterations of “Halo Infinity” and “Halo Infinity Multiplayer,” like .net and .org. In addition, they registered the site SpartanOps.org and morethanjustamap.com earlier in the week.

The Halo map “Infinity” was exclusive to the PC port of Halo: CE.

Microsoft has yet to respond to these findings. What do you think they intend to do with the Halo franchise? Leave a comment below with your thoughts.

Source: Fusible

Anomaly: Warzone Earth dev diary explains how its different

J. Bradshaw

-

April 5, 2012

0

Anomaly: Warzone Earth has been ported to many systems. The newest version of the game came out today on XBLA. In the developer diary below, you will find how the development made this game different than others. For starters, their is a new feature called ‘Tactical Missions.’ In addition, many missions will require you to ‘think outside the box.’

Once you have watched the video, let us know what you think in the comments below. You will be able to read our review of the game soon.

Electronic Arts voted ‘Worst Company in America’

J. Bradshaw

-

April 5, 2012

0

The Consumerist holds an annual poll every year to decide who the worst company in America is. This year EA was included in the nomination process. And this year it also ‘won’ the title of ‘The Worst Company in America.’ Their prize was a Golden Poo.

To get the title, EA had to beat out 64 other companies through 4 bracket rounds. In the final round, EA killed Bank of America by 29 points. Obviously, dreadful customer support and other anti-consumer moves have not been kind to Electronic Arts. One would hope that this ‘award’ will help set EA straight, but more than likely it won’t.

In a statement to Joystiq, EA says: “We’re sure that bank presidents, oil, tobacco and weapons companies are all relieved they weren’t on the list this year. We’re going to continue making award-winning games and services played by more than 300 million people worldwide.”

Source: Consumerist, Joystiq

Prime World Open Beta, First UK, Then the World

Simon Wolfe

-

April 5, 2012

0

Nival, the makers of Heroes of Might & Magic V, have released a new trailer for their new game, Prime World, to help gear up for the open beta that is coming to the UK soon. Don’t feel left out though, the beta will be going beyond the UK, it’s just opening to them first. So be sure to keep your eyes open, so you can get in on the struggle between technology and magic the game has in store.

Prime World is going to be a free to play online action strategy. Players will engage in PvP combat and base management to gain an upper hand on the energy resource of Prime. In addition, the game will utilize social features to reward playing well together as a team. If you’re in the UK be sure to check out the beta when it opens, everyone else try to wait until it opens for you too.

Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion comes to 3DS later this year

Jack Joly

-

April 5, 2012

0

Not content with following up on the much loved Epic Mickey with Epic Mickey: The Power of Two for consoles, Disney Interactive have announced that the 3DS will be getting in on the action too.

Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion is slated to be something of spiritual successor to hit Sega Genesis title Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

Paying tribute to the classic Sega Genesis title it will focus on the fabled Castle of Illusion, which has fallen into Wasteland, an alternate world filled with 80 years of forgotten Disney characters and theme park attractions – and now forgotten video games. The evil witch Mizrabel, villainess from Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, finds herself an unwilling inhabitant of Wasteland, and unleashes a plot to escape using the Castle of Illusion to imprison and drain the cartoon essence from currently famous Toons.

Players will take on the role of Mickey Mouse as he utilises his magical brush to wield paint and thinner to confront Mizrabel and save the Toons.

Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion is being created by DS developer DreamRift, in collaboration with Disney Interactive’s Junction Point. The game is slated for a fall 2012 release on the Nintendo 3DS.

Boulder Dash XL 3D coming to 3DS in the summer

Jack Joly

-

April 5, 2012

0

Remember Boulder Dash XL which released on Xbox Live Arcade and PC a while back? Do you remember thinking how much better it would have been had it been on Nintendo 3DS? Well even if you didn’t, Reef Entertainment, GMG Play and First Star Software, Inc have signed an agreement which will see the game published on 3DS in Europe.

The North American market will also be getting this action-puzzler ported to 3DS. New 3DS exclusive features include street pass functionality to share unlocks and high scores, and the four cave worlds of ice, ancient, reactor and space displayed in full glasses-free 3D.

Boulder Dash XL 3D will be available for £19.99/€29.99 across Europe on July 20th 2012.

A Valley Without Wind Coming Soon to Steam

Simon Wolfe

-

April 5, 2012

0

A Valley Without Wind is finally coming out of beta. Arcen Games has announced that the game will be releasing on April 23rd, but that’s not all as when it releases as a full game, it will be available for the first time through Steam. A Valley Without Wind is a 2D sidescroller with elements from all different kinds of games from platforming, to puzzle, to shoot-em-up, to strategy.

Those interested in how A Valley Without Wind plays can download the demo from Arcen Games HERE, or if you can wait until PAX East it will be on display at their booth. If you get hooked enough, the beta will still be available before the full release, so you can see just how much A Valley Without Wind‘s world, Environ, has to offer. Entering the beta now from Arcen, GamersGate, Impulse, and MacGamesStore for $9.99, saving 33% when it releases.