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Unity Technologies Bootcamps across Asia

Darren Resnekov
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A Bootcamp Tour will soon be underway by Unity Technologies, provider of the Unity multi platform engine and development tools, featuring 2 day workshops across Asia to celebrate the strong development in the communities and their adoption of the Unity engine and products. The 3 bootcamps will be setup in Seoul from April 9-10th, Tokyo from April 12-13th and Beijing from April 14-15th and will provide those who attend with valuable technical information during the sessions. “The three countries we’ve decided to hold bootcamps in this year paint an amazing and exciting picture of gaming’s history,” said David Helgason, CEO of Unity Technologies. “Japan has shaped some of the strongest and longest lasting traditions and franchises in the industry. Korea has blossomed in recent years into a powerhouse of game design and talent. China, though a relatively new territory for gaming, is growing at an exponential rate. It’s an exciting time for game development in Asia and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”

The seminars from the developers of Unity’s R&D team will provide valuable insight into the Unity Engine and development tools. Also speaking will be many well known developers from the region who will be sharing their success and experiences with the Unity engine. Additonally Unity will; be running localised seminars that are more relevant to the development communities within each country. It also offers a unique opportunity for anyone attending to gain valubale network relationships with both the Unity tam and other Unity enigine users.

“Asia has a wonderfully diverse set of cultures and aesthetics that translate into some unique games and approaches to game development,” said John Goodale, General Manager of Asia for Unity. “We are honored to enjoy the rapid adoption of Unity in Asia and these bootcamps are to show the appreciation we have for our customers and the tremendous interest we’ve seen from developers throughout the region.”

For more information about the event and to enquire about tickets please visit http://www.unity3d.com/asiabootcamp

Pokémon Black And White 2′s Japanese box art officially revealed

Travis Bruno
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Pokémon Black And White 2′s Japanese box art officially revealed

While we may already know what the box art for Pokémon Black And White 2 will look like, the only image we had of these box arts was from a picture taken at an angle from a Japanese magazine. Today however Pokémon Company has revealed the cover art for Pokémon Black And White 2 officially and they can be seen in all their wonder above.

Well… that is pretty much it. Pokémon Black And White 2 will be released in June on the Nintendo DS for Japan, with a release from North America sometime later. You are free to move along now… or stick around if you feel like but stay out of the long grass unless you have a Pokémon of your own.

Babel Rising – PLAY AS GOD!

Philip Federico
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Have you ever wanted to play as a God?  Well UBISOFT have answered your prays.  In Babel Rising you will be able to use your powers to prevent humans from building the tower of Babel!

Hurl bolts of lightning, cause massive earthquakes, or unleash gigantic floods upon the Babylonians. This next-gen version (will be available on XBOX and PS3) of the successful and critically-acclaimed iPhone game adds a new depth to its gameplay with 3D graphics and motion control (Kinect & PS Move).

So what can you do as GOD and what sort of Godly destruction can you inflict on those poor Babylonians!

  • Prevent humans from building 3 different towers of Babel throughout different historic eras in 15 single player missions across 4 game modes.
  • Thwart a wide variety of Babylonians united in their desire to build the tower, always looking for the quickest path to the top. Workers carry stones , priests protect workers from spells, and siege towers help them access upper levels faster.
  • Unleash devastating elemental attacks based on fire, water, earth and air, each with a unique effect depending on the target. Throw fireballs, release tornadoes, rain meteors, and much more. As you progress your powers become deadlier and more powerful than ever.
  • Command the elements and punish arrogant Babylonians with your own unique movements via PS Move or Kinect for Xbox 360.
  • Battle with or Against Friends and enjoy competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes.

Check out the video teaser below.  Babel will coming soon on XBLX LIVE and PSN soon.  Stay tuned for more details.

Country Dance All Stars boogies into stores on March 27th

Dustin Spencer
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After a small wait, Gamemill are now ready to share the official release date for the first ever country music-themed dance title for the Kinect, and that game is Country Dance All Stars. On March 27th, players will be able to dance along with tunes from artists such as Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, and many more as this southern grilled title hits stores.

Thus far, Country Dance All Stars already has a mapped out DLC schedule, which is sure to enhance the already handsome list of 30 routines and songs already on the disc. You can check out the official trailer and the complete setlist here, and mark your calenders if your a fan of everything country as Country Dance All Stars is now just under 2 weeks away from launch.

Pandora’s Tower Launches in Australia April 12th

Dustin Spencer
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Rainfallers, it’s time to celebrate one more time. After already seeing Xenoblade Chronicles and The Last Story brought to the region, Nintendo have now officially announced Pandora’s Tower for the Wii. As many of you know, this marks the final of the big 3 for the Operation Rainfall movement, and saying mission complete this time has never sounded so sweet.

There still are many that have did little research on the upcoming RPG though, so here is brief rundown on what to expect from Nintendo themselves:

In Pandora’s Tower you take on the role of Aeron, a soldier, as he battles to save his beloved friend Elena from a mysterious curse that is gradually transforming her into a demonic creature. Only by battling through the towers of a nearby fortress can Aeron save her from her gruesome fate. Using his sword and the magical Oraclos Chain, Aeron must defeat the creatures that lurk there and harvest their meat to feed to Elena. Only by eating all of the “master flesh”, harvested from the largest monsters within each tower, will Elena be fully cured of the curse and free from its monstrous grip.

By returning to Elena to feed her meat from the smaller monsters, you can slow down the transformation – but only temporarily. You will need to carefully judge when it is best to return to her, as not coming back in time could lead to Elena’s permanent transformation into a demonic beast.

Multiple possible endings and a New Game+ mode means that Pandora’s Tower has great replay value and by mastering the unique relationship system you can change Aeron and Elena’s fate. You must not only decide when to return to Elena to stem the tide of her curse, but also what items to give to her. After spending time speaking to her you will become more familiar with her plight and leaving her to continue your quest may become more difficult. Taking the time to build a bond with Elena could even change the ultimate ending of the story.

While exploring the labyrinthine towers you’ll come across a wide variety of items. Mavda, a mysterious travelling merchant who can upgrade your weapons, can create special new items by combining two or more items that you have found on your journey. The items that you have discovered while exploring the towers can be given to Elena as gifts to strengthen your bond or be used to help you on your quest to battle the 13 masters – the choice is yours.

Pandora’s Tower features an epic storyline with multiple endings affected by the decisions you make. Explore 13 challenging towers on a mission to save your friend, set to a powerful soundtrack consisting of some of the most popular classical music in the world, including composers such as Verdi and Tchaikovsky. Every decision you make will affect your ultimate success. The choice is yours.

Yes, that’s quite a bit of information, and with a release date so close, it seems that Nintendo of Australia were holding this release’s announcement back so that The Last Story could have time to thrive. I would also guess that this means that a North American launch for the game is also imminent, whether Nintendo of America publish it, or someone like XSeed step up and take the reigns. Either way though, get ready Aussies, as April 12th will be the date that you get the next great RPG on the Wii. Man, it feels great saying that.

New Behind the Mask: Death’s World Trailer released for Darksiders II

Jamie Laike Tsui
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THQ has just pushed out a new trailer for Darksiders II. Behind the Mask: Death’s World previews some of the beautiful environments and enemies Death will battle through in the upcoming Darksiders II along side of some developers commentary and concept art. The trailer previews The White City, the home of the angels, and The Dead Plains, where the lords of the undead rule.

Judging by the trailer, the game environment looks humongous and epic in scale, vastly improving on the already large, looming environment found in the first Darksiders game. Darksiders II is slated for June 26th, 2012 in North America and June 29th, 2012 in Europe.

Kid Icarus: Uprising – Original 3D Animation Series Announced

Philip Federico
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Fans of Kid Icarus have something to keep them busy while they wait for the release of Kid Icarus Uprising on the 3DS.  As of the 14th of March – The Original 3D Animation series will be available on your Nintendo 3DS, via Nintendo Video, a total of six Kid Icarus anime videos will be available. Produced by three top studios, Production I.G, Studio 4°C and Shaft Inc., the 3D animations will be presented in six clips on a weekly basis.

Here is a list of the clips and a description for each that Nintendo have announced so far :

  • Thanatos Rising features the angel Pit and his battle against Medusa’s minions.
  • Medusa’s Revenge tells the tale of Medusa, the Goddess of the Underworld, and her rivalry with Palutena, which stretches from far into Pit’s past right up to the present day.
  • Palutena’s Revolting Dinner centres around the Goddess Palutena and her attempts to deal with a great catastrophe in her Skyworld home.

Don’t miss these exciting 3D adventures set in the world of the game – Kid Icarus: Uprising. Stay tuned to Nintendo video as new content is released regularly.

For more info check out the Kid Icarus official site here.

Download The Next Maverick Movement

Kyle Moore
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Available now for free download is the 33rd album published by OverClocked ReMix – Maverick Rising. The album contains 62 tracks, by 42 artists spanning across 5 discs totaling at a whopping 4 and a half hours of remixed music. The music is comprised of arrangements from the Mega Man X game series – which, as fans will already be aware, has a life-span of 12 years. For you Mega Man fans out there, just click the link here, head over to the music section and download away. Watch, or listen rather, to the trailer below to get an idea of what is waiting for you at the end of the previous link.

Max Payne 3 “Visual Effects and Cinematics” Video coming out tomorrow

Philip Federico
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Coming tomorrow morning Friday, March 15th (March 16th Australian Eastern time), look for the latest video in the Max Payne 3 Design and Technology Series.

Visual Effects and Cinematics focuses on what makes Max Payne 3 a uniquely cinematic action game, thanks to a series of presentation innovations that move the game seamlessly from cutscene to gunplay and from one chapter to the next, resulting in an immersive experience that keeps the player locked in Max’s dark and twisted story.

Watch it here at Capsule Computers or at the official Max Payne 3 website tomorrow.

For now if you haven’t already done so, check out our preview for Max Payne 3 here.

Get Your Name Credited in Triangle Man

Matthew Vella
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Get Your Name Credited in Triangle Man

Ever wanted to see your name in the credits for a video game? Whilst developing their debut PC release Triangle Man, Australian award-winning indie developer Convict Interactive have created a Pozible donation page, hoping to raise $1000 to help complete Triangle Man in time for his scheduled April release.

Those who donate $5 or more can also claim some seriously freaking awesome rewards! For example, if you donate $25 not only do you get a copy of the existing prototype, a final copy of the game AND offer to participate in beta testing but it will ALSO get your name listed in the credits. How cool is that?

Incentives to donate get even more epic though – if you donate $100 not only will you get all of that listed above but also a Triangle Man plushie, t-shirt, poster and best of all Convict Interactive will work with you personally to create your very own level to appear in the game. Now that’s what I call fan service!

All funds raised will go towards employing a 2D animation artist, as well as adding polish to the game with improved artwork, but the funds pledged will only be processed if they raise the money by the 13th of April. What’s most impressive however is how quickly the team have been raising cash; at the time of writing $725 of the $1000 goal has been pledged  within in less than 24 hours! So what are you waiting for? Don’t you want to help create a video game and have your name appear in those fancy scrolling credits? Go pledge a donation NOW!

The full list of rewards and incentives for donating includes:

  • $5+ Free copy of the existing prototype.
  • $10+ Free copy of the final game plus the rewards listed above.
  • $25+ Get your name in the credits, can participate in Beta testing and all rewards listed above.
  • $50 Free Triangle Man T-Shirt & all rewards listed above.
  • $100+ Triangle Man Plushie, Triangle Man Poster, the team will work with you to create your own level to be featured in the game & all rewards listed above.
  •  $500+ Special thank you in the credits, Convict Interactive T-Shirt (as well as the Triangle Man one listed above), T-Shirts & Poster will be signed by the core development team & all rewards listed above.

 

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