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Metal Gear Solid HD To Go Digital

Joshua Spudic
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The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will see a release on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and the Playstation Vita. However, it seems that the collection will also go digital as release and pricing for the collection was revealed for the Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade.

It seems that, in the digital realm, the Playstation brand will have the collection as a timed exclusive. Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD will be released first on November 10 at the price of 4,480 yen. A couple of weeks later, on November 23, both Metal Gear Solid 2 HD and Metal Gear Solid 3 HD will be released with the price tag of 3,480 yen each. The packaged collection will be priced at 4,980 yen (minus Peace Walker HD). Xbox Live should see all three games in 2012 in Japan.

No pricing and release date was revealed for North America, Europe and Australia, but the collection is heading to the West in 2012 with Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 3 and Peace Walker, all in HD and 3D. So, if there is a digital release, it should be close to release date next year.

Goblin Classes in Army Corps of Hell

Joshua Spudic
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In Army Corps of Hell, the player will control an army of goblin-like characters that are under command of a grand demon. These goblins, like any army out there, have different classes and roles to perform. Square Enix has released three different trailers showcasing three different classes for the goblins.

The first trailer sees goblins as warriors, with small swords and causing some close-combat destruction. The second trailer showcases the goblins as lancers, who seem to be charging into the enemy with pointed spears. The third trailer looks at the goblins as wizards, casting various spells. All classes are distinguished by the colour of the goblin skin. Each trailer is accompanied by a rocking metal soundtrack. A great combination considering the context of the game.

Army Corps of Hell will launch on the 17th of December 2011 in Japan and the 22nd of February 2012 in North America and Europe. It will be a launch title for all regions. For all three trailers, click here for the Warrior, click here for the Lancer and click here for the Wizard.

NBA 2K12: Legends Showcase DLC

Jonno Weiss
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2K Sports have just announced the release of the downloadable add-on to NBA 2K12, the Legends Showcase. This isn’t just any ordinary DLC, it’s almost an entire new game mode for you to play.

Set in New York’s Time Square, this add-on enables gamers to select from 150 of the NBA’s greatest including MJ, Magic Johnson and Dr. J, and place them in pick-up games, H-O-R-S-E, 21 and other game variations. You can also choose a current player to see how they would fare against the Greatest. Additionally, the add-on will include “Classic Quick Match”, which allows gamers to use the NBA’s Greatest teams online.

Unfortunately this add-on doesn’t come free, costing 800 MS Points for 360 users and around 10 bucks for PS3 users depending where you’re located. The download will be available this upcoming holiday season. Do you think you’ll be downloading this? Let us know in the comments below.

A Trailer for Girl with a Heart of

Claire Phillips
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A Trailer for Girl with a Heart of

No, I haven’t missed out a bit of the title. Girl with a Heart of.

Billed as an interactive story rather than a game, Girl with a Heart of is the first commercial title to be published by indie developer Bent Spoon Games. This is definitely going to be a niche title, promising a ‘thought provoking parable’ for the PC, Mac, iOS and Android.

In a subterranean city inhabited by the Dark race, an eleven year old girl with an artificial heart becomes separated from her family during a vicious attack by the Light’s army. The girl, named Raven, discovers that she is to play a major part in the global conflict because of her heart, and must master her strength and make world affecting choices as the conflict ensues.

“When you continuously try to improve yourself — and, by doing this,
continuously get better at improving yourself — no boundary can hold
you back. That’s what recursive self-improvement and Girl with a Heart of are
all about,”

Alexei Andreev, the game’s developer and founder
of Bent Spoon Games

Set in a world where darkness, not light, is the primary life source, Girl with a Heart of looks genuinely intriguing. The world needs more thought provoking games so here’s hoping the story and execution are strong enough to make it a hit. Girl with a Heart of will be released on November 17 this year, so keep an eye out for the review here at Capsule Computers.

Crazy Escape ticks all the iOS boxes

Jessica Barabas-Bui
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Crazy Escape ticks all the iOS boxes

Really cute penguins? Check. Saving cute sheep from still cute wolves? Check. Really cute penguins driving a jeep to save cute sheep from still cute wolves? Well, now that’s just the perfect iOS game formula.

Crazy Escape follows purple penguins Cutlet and Mishmash as they make some daring driving moves to save sheep from wolves. Where are the farmers for the sheep? Who knows! Why are penguins, sheep and wolves sharing a range of environments that at least one would be uncomfortable in normally? Who cares!

Crazy Escape has over 90 levels set in a range of terrains and you need to maneuver your Jeep fast enough to avoid the wolves but not so fast you spin out and lose control.

So what are you waiting for? Go help them out!

Crazy Escape is available now on iTunes for $0.99 – BUY NOW

Double Dragon Finally Brawls it’s way to the U.S. eShop…

Dustin Spencer
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Double Dragon Finally Brawls it’s way to the U.S. eShop…

The U.K. and Australia seen Billy and Jimmy’s classic Game Boy adventure release months ago, and Now Nintendo have finally brought the gem to North America’s eShop for the price of just $3.99. If you have played the NES version in the past, this 1990 release should feel familiar as it is basically the same game but with new level designs and a few different techniques from the henchmen in the game.

For 500 points, the RTS/RPG hybrid, Castle Conqueror is also available this week on the DSiWare service. Finally, those who enjoyed last week’s Dreamworks Animation “Night of the Living Carrots: Part 1” will be delighted to know that Part 2 is now up on Nintendo Video. Those who really enjoy these shorts will probably be interested in the “DreamWorks Animation Halloween Collection”, which puts “Night of the Living Carrots” alongside two other quirky flicks for the price of $1.99 where the user can keep their flicks forever.

The Wii has just seen one release on the WiiWare this week, with the outing of the “Match-3” puzzler, FishTank.

Divert the bug apocalypse with 1000 Tiny Claws

Claire Phillips
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Unleash hell with a genuine cursed sword!

Whatever else 1000 Tiny Claws may say, it had me at that. A Playstation Mini by Mediatonic (Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess and Who’s That Flying?! ), it’s out today for $ £1.99, €2.49 and $3.49 on the Playstation Network.

The 1000 Tiny Claws come in the form of a horde of apocalypse bringing insects. Rana is a sky pirate tasked with turning them all to so many splats on the ground by forcing them off of their islands in the sky. Part of a pirate crew blamed for unleashing the critters, Rana must prove herself the ultimate pirate pest controller before her crewmates fall victim to the hangman’s noose.

There are 12 unique enemies to take on, with 3 galleon sized bosses for Rana to send flying. The twenty five challenge mode stages will be accompanied by five survival mode levels. Despite the slightly straight to DVD horror name, 1000 Tiny Claws looks like it will bring plenty of upbeat character to the table, so check out the trailer below if you fancy sending some bugs to their doom. Yarr.

Shinobido, Ridge Racer and Touch My Katamari will be launch titles for PlayStation Vita in West

Travis Bruno
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Not only were gamers and press surprised when Sony decided to announce the worldwide release dates for the PlayStation Vita at the often ignored Web 2.0 Summit, but publishers and developers most likely were as well. While other companies have said that their titles will be launch titles when the Vita is released, none of them have made any further announcement now that the Vita does have a launch date.

Until now that is, as today Namco Bandai has placed a February 22nd release date on three of their launch titles. These games are Ridge Racer, Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen, and the new Katamari game which is named Touch My Katamari for us Westerners. These release dates count for North America and Europe as well, plus since these titles will also be sold digitally at the same time as retail release, you can try out your new Vita’s download capability as well.

Iria Animi re-introduced in latest Tales of Innocence R trailer

Travis Bruno
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In an effort to promote their PlayStation Vita remake of Tales of Innocence, which Namco Bandai has decided to call Tales of Innocence R. The latest character to be re-introduced from the old cast of characters is Iria Animi, a hotblooded female fighter who uses two pistols to deal with enemies when she is combat.

You can see the video below, but of course the video is in Japanese so it would be best to simply watch the video and see how she will play in combat, and then take a shot and guess what she is saying in the latter half of the video.

Xbox Live Newsbeat Vol. 39

Joshua Moris
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Oh snap! The Poid Pipper attacks once again with the Xbox Live Newsbeat. This time we shall be covering any news from October 18 – 31. Time to turn the spotlights on!

It’s SHOCKTOBER

Please don’t dress up as a clown! I am deathly afraid of them. But while you play dress-up (not as a clown) make sure you take a glance at all of the deals and specials before Halloween. Perhaps play some Plants Vs. Zombies or download extra content for Left 4 Dead and Deadspace 2. There are plenty of ways to celebrate, so go customize your avatar and spook your friends.

And that’s it for the spotlight! Hope I didn’t scare off all the boys and ghouls (hehe). Shoveling on towards the new releases.

New releases for Xbox Live Arcade:

GameRelease DateMicrosoft Points
Dungeon Defenders (D3P)October 191200
Bejeweled 3 (Popcap)October 191200
War of the Worlds (Paramount)October 26800
Daytona USA (SEGA)October 26800
Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone (Konami)October 26800

And for Game Add-Ons:

Game Add-OnRelease DateMicrosoft Points
Batman: Arkham City Catwoman Bundle Pack (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)October 18800
Deus Ex Missing Link Campaign (Square Enix)October 181200
Mercury Hg Add-On (UTV Ignition Entertainment)October 19160
Toy Soldiers: Cold War Napalm Pack (Microsoft Studios)October 26240
A World of Keflings It Came From Outerspace Add-On (Microsoft Studios)October 26320
Pinball FX 2 Paranormal Table (Microsoft Studios)October 26Free from Oct 26 – Nov. 1 After that 240

Cannot forget the DEALS of the WEEK!

GameDurationMicrosoft Points
Halo: Reach Defiant Map Pack (Microsoft Studios)October 18400 (50% off – GOLD Exlcusive)
Halo: Reach Noble Map Pack (Microsoft Studios)October 18400 (50% off – GOLD Exclusive)
Dead Rising (Capcom)October 2525% off
Dead Rising 2: Case West (Capcom)October 25400 (50% off)
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero (Capcom)October 25200 (50% off)

Avatar Marketplace:

GameRelease Date
Pirates 4 (Disney)October 18
PowerUp Heroes (Ubisoft)October 18
Bejeweled 3 (PopCap)October 19
Dance Central 2 (Harmonix)October 20
KISS (Xbox LIVE)October 20
MTV Beavis & Butt-head (MTV)October 24
Battlefield 3 Update (Electronic Arts)October 25
Disney Universe (Disney)October 25
Kinect Sports: Season Two (Microsoft Studios)October 25
War of the Worlds (Paramount)October 26
Lord of the Rings: War in the North (Warner Brothers)October 27
Umbro (Konami)October 27

Games On-Demand:

GameRelease Date
Little League World Series 2010 (Activision)October 18
Top Spin 4 (2K Sports)October 18
Rio (THQ)October 25
SAW II (Konami Digital Entertainment)October 25

 

Also take advantage of the Kinect Anniversary starting October 23 – November 5. Save up to 50% on Kinect titles/add-ons!

Thanks for joining me for Volume 39 of The Poid Pipper Newsbeat. Play hard, and always remember to check your underwear.

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