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Madman releases two insightful and interesting documentaries

Jessica Barabas-Bui
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Madman have released two insightful documentaries recently, Pom Wonderful: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold and Page One: Inside The New York Times. These documentaries may be quite different in their approaches and subject matter, but they both hold the common thread of examining the linked worlds of media and advertising.

From Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Supersize Me), comes Pom Wonderful: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold. Pom Wonderful is a feature length documentary that has been fully financed through product placement, marketing and advertising.

Inviting us into the world of movie marketing, Spurlock takes the audience on a journey through pitch meetings and product placement presentations that inform our everyday entertainment decisions. He offers each brand the chance to have a movie made about their brand, the catch is he has to juggle quite a few different brands at the same time and dodge the legal issues at the same time.

On the other hand Page One: Inside the New York Times, a story about the struggle of trying to keep newspaper journalism relevant. In the world of online publishing (ironic that you are reading this digitally), newspapers have to try and make sure that the printed word is still seen as important.

The audience is allowed to see the inner workings of the media desk as they struggle with challenges such as Wikileaks, new platforms in Twitter and tablet computers, and readers’ expectations that online news sources should be free.

Pom Wonderful: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold and Page One: Inside the New York Times are available on DVD NOW. Pom Wonderful is available for $34.95 HERE, Page One is available for $29.95 HERE

First trailer for Transformers Fall of Cybertron

Claire Phillips
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The darkest hour of the planet Cybertron is coming, with Transformers: Fall of Cybertron due for release on PS3 and Xbox 360 in fall  2012. Fall is the follow up to War for Cybertron, which was actually recieved very well, scoring an impressive 8.5 here at Capsule Computers (that makes it approximately 300% better than the last Michael Bay movie!).

Fall of Cybertron promises the final hours of the apocalyptic battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, giving players the chance to step into the giant shiny shoes of a variety of Transformers including Grimlock (and his T-rex form, which you can spot in the trailer) and the Bruticus forming Combaticons. Developers High Moon Studios have promised a darker, improved game, aiming to provide a successor  to War for Cybertron rather than just another cash in sequel…

…the best Transformers game yet? It definitely has the potential, so stay tuned for more Fall of Cybertron news as it lands.

Mario gets down with Just Dance 3

Jessica Barabas-Bui
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Who doesn’t love the Mario soundtrack? Well now you have a reason to dance to it apart from it’s damn catchy self – Ubisoft are releasing the DLC for Just Dance 3 where you get to dance along with Mario. Not only do you get to get down and funky with Mario dancing around on your screen but you’ll also recognise some of the settings you go through, as well as some damn catchy tunes that I’m sure most of us spent our childhood listening to.

The new track joins seven other DLC additons: Anja’s Baby Don’t Stop Now, Studio Allstars’ Jump, Olé Orquesta’s JamboMambo, The Girly Team’s TwistShakeIt, U Can’t Touch This and Soul Searchin by Groove Century and In the Style of Irene Cara’s Fame, all priced at 250 Wii Points each.

The Mario DLC is available NOW exclusively on the Wii version of Just Dance 3 for 250 Wii Points.

Check out the DLC footage below!

Full List of 3DS GBA Ambassador Games Released….for Japan.

Dustin Spencer
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If you were one of the early adopters for the 3DS and have been on the edge of your seat, waiting for Nintendo to give word of the five mysterious titles…you can now celebrate, sort of. Andriasang have reported today that Japanese 3DS owners have received a message, letting them know that all of the promised Game Boy Advance titles will be available to download this Friday.

So what are the games? Check out the full list below:

  • F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
  • Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi’s Island
  • Zelda: The Minish Cap
  • Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
  • Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
  • Mario Kart Advance
  • Mario vs Donkey Kong
  • Metroid Fusion
  • Wario Land 4
  • WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames

    • Excited? We are too. This list is fantastic and the variety offered here is also very respectable. Before you jump up in the air for joy though, keep in mind that this list is for Japan and is subject to change for Nintendo of America’s offerings. I honestly can’t see the games being switched out, but you never know with Nintendo. This news also means that Nintendo of America will soon be setting a date that western Ambassadors will be able to download their Game Boy Advance masterpieces. Stay tuned, as we will bring you that bit of news as soon as it hits the web.

    Head Back to Karkand Now in Battlefield 3

    Luke Halliday
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    That is right, Battlefield 3 fans! You can head Back to Karkand right now as the DLC for Battlefield 3 has just dropped earlier today.

    If you had preordered the special edition of Battlefield 3, you will be recieving Back to Karkand for the price of absolutely freaking nothing. However if you did not purchase the special edition, you can go scrape up some cash for around your house or much more sensibly borrow some money from your drug dealing neighbour (you’ll pay him back, chill out man!). Or you could just go and give an arm and leg (1200 Microsoft Points) for it.

    Back to Karkand features several of the best Battlefield 2 maps re-imagined with the almighty Frostbite 2 engine and repackaged for you to download on your new game that isn’t Battlefield 2. Enjoy, Battlefield Vets!

    QUBE Adventures drops into the iOS

    Jessica Barabas-Bui
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    Looking for an intense skills-based action puzzler? Well then QUBE Adventures is the perfect new app for you! In the app you are in control of QUBE, a small rubber cube searching for some adventure! As most rubber cubes do. You have to try and help little QUBE by helping him get around by using physics and throwing him around dozens of platforms, jumpers and obstacles. Bet it doesn’t sound as easy and innocent as it did before.

    This is one of those ‘easy to pick up but impossible to master’ games, and is sure to get you addicted once you start on it so don’t expect something simple and quick to finish. This game will certainly get you involved with it and playing it for hours of fun challenges. With simple stylized graphics, cheerful music and audio, as well as some cool gameplay, this will certainly be a fun one to give a shot.

    QUBE Adventures is available now on iPhone, iTouch and iPad for $0.99. Get it HERE

    Jump N Roll rolls out an update

    Jessica Barabas-Bui
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    Who doesn’t love a good platform game? Well games2be have got you covered with their update of their classic Jump ‘N’ Roll title. Utilising the one-touch controls, you wander around colourful environments at a constant speed while leaping over pits, and jumping or dashing those evil monsters.

    Collect yourself some diamonds, defeat the monsters, complete the quests, and achieve some upgrades. The game uses crisp and colourful graphics, a great 3D environment and some pretty fun features for you to play around with.

    The updated version has a brand new level and more than 30 extra challenging quests to complete. Not only do they bring this new section of the game, but they have also adjusted the gameplay mechanics and balanced the difficulty.

    Jump ‘N’ Roll is available for FREE on iPhone, iTouch and iPad. Get it HERE and grab the HD version HERE

    Pullblox/Pushmo Gameplay Video

    Luke Halliday
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    Pullblox (also known as Pushmo) is out now on the Nintendo 3DS eShop and features some of the most innovative and addictive gameplay to ever grace the console. With it’s inspired puzzle concept, design and challenge, it is undoubtedly one of the 3DS’ crowning achievements.

    Earlier today we filmed a short video featuring some of Pullblox’s incredibly gameplay as well as show off some great puzzle’s created by the fans. As we mentioned in the video, we have created our own puzzle designed after our Capsule Computers “C” logo. Which you can scan with the in game QR reader below.


    Be sure to check out our gameplay video of Pullblox below, to see all the ins and outs of this puzzling little eShop title. Feel free to let us know what you think in the shoutbox and comments section.

    Bejeweled comes to Google Chrome

    Dustin Spencer
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    With last weeks announcement that Bejeweled would be getting remade for the iPhone, you would think PopCap would be satisfied with their coverage of the classic puzzler. Poppy never rests though, and today informed the world that Bejeweled is now on Google Chrome. The game has been customized specifically for the highly innovative HTML5 browser, with advanced 3d accelerated graphics and effects, and features two dazzling modes: Classic and Speed.

    PopCap released this statement on this brand new way to smash gems:

    “Everyone is looking to HTML5 these days because it holds the promise of cross-platform development across all browsers and mobile devices,” said Giordano Bruno Contestabile, Bejeweled franchise business director at PopCap Games. “While it’s still early in the technology life cycle, we at PopCap are very interested in the potential of HTML5 gaming, and this game is one of the most advanced and impressive HTML5 games yet implemented.”

    You can download the Chrome version of Bejeweled for free at this link. Go ahead, give yourself a tasty distraction for the holidays. Just expect your production to suffer for the rest of eternity.

    Plants vs Zombies Arriving soon on Android…

    Dustin Spencer
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    A while back, PopCap made Android users cheer for joy when they announced they would be bringing Plants vs Zombies to the device. This bit of news is mainly a reminder, but those with the other mobile platform can now rest easy knowing that the invasion will begin at the end of this week.

    Plants vs. Zombies has previously been available to Android consumers via other compatible marketplaces, but this will mark its first appearance in the official Android Market. This is also Peggle’s first venture on Android and we’re thrilled,” said Tony Leamer, Plants vs. Zombies franchise business director at PopCap Games. “With the recent availability of Plants vs. Zombies on Kindle Fire, fans will now have access to the game on multiple devices and from several marketplaces.”

    And there you have it. Tie a string to your Droid’s finger and don’t forget to grab the Plants and Zombie madness when it launches later on this week.

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