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Tiny Bee gets a free Lite version

For all you cheapskates out there who want some quality apps but don’t want to pay anything (don’t get insulted, I am one of you), or if you just like getting free stuff (again, me), you’re in luck!

Nurogames have released the Lite version of Tiny Bee, the cute and brave bee who goes on a mission to save his hive, braving the harsh winter conditions and going after the honey pot. Tiny Bee has the same set up as Tiny Wings, going down hills to gather speed and then gliding to collect as much honey and pollen as possible. Can you make it to the honey pot in time and save your bee hive? Let’s hope so, cos they’re just so cute!

The Pro version has further levels, endless mode and additional achievements, and can be purchased in-app for $0.99.

So what are you waiting for guys? Go grab your FREE version of Tiny Bee Lite HERE for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad.

Jurassic Park: Episode 2 Now Available on iPad 2

While Telltale’s Jurassic Park game was released as one product for other platforms, the iPad 2 version retained the original episodic structure, and the second part of the saga is available right now.

Titled “The Cavalry”, the story continues as the park plunges further into chaos, in the aftermath of a rival genetics company’s espionage attempt. Lima, Gerry and Jess head for the North Docks, as a rescue team from InGen arrives and tracks the survivors. This episode introduces some key characters, like Billy and Oscar, the mercenaries on the rescue team, and Dr Sorkin, a researcher who only wants to preserve the dinosaurs.

I played the game on PC (check out our review here), but I was curious about the iPad version. My guess is it would look awesome for an app – and with Apple AirPlay, you can play on the iPad and stream the images to a TV.

Episodes 1 and 2 are now available on the App Store.

The true nature of Holmes revealed in a second teaser for the Testament of Sherlock Holmes

Another teaser trailer has been unveiled for the upcoming Testament of Sherlock Holmes. Here we find the loyal Watson describing the fall from grace of the great detective himself, who in Testament must fight to prove his innocence. Holmes is promised to be darker and more controversial than ever before, with a reputation on the verge of being destroyed and his relationship with Watson on the line over his mysterious and reprehensible actions.

We get a closer look than ever before at the brand new, darker look for the game, which uses a brand new engine to bring Conan Doyle’s creations to life. The characters too have a new look and feel, with developers Frogwares making use of motion capture techniques for the first time in the history of the series. Players will fill the shoes of both Holmes and Watson throughout the investigation, and must try to uncover the reasons behind the strange actions of Sherlock himself.

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes will be released early next year on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Quarrel Deluxe goes on Holiday Sale

I’ve got to say, along with presents, well-decorated houses and food, app sales are up there with one of the reasons I love Christmas. UTV Ignition Games, and developers Denki, have announced that their hit app Quarrel Deluxe will be available for the special Holiday sale price of $0.99!

The sale has begun and will continue through to January 2, so if you find yourself in an environment that isn’t internet friendly and you can’t download the app in time (cough, in-laws place, cough) then don’t worry – they’ve given you a little leeway!

Quarrel Deluxe won IGN’s Best Mobile Board Game of 2011, a great mix of board game strategy and Scrabble-like features. You have to battle your opponents for control of an island split into territories, by creating the highest scoring word from an eight-letter anagram.

So what are you waiting for guys? Quarrel Deluxe is available on iPhone, iTouch and iPad for $0.99 for a limited time! Grab it HERE. Not convinced? Check out our review of the game HERE

And, there is rumour of it coming to Mixrosoft XBLA soon! So keep tuned to Capsule Computers for more news as it comes!

The Hunter is coming February 2012

Madman have picked up yet another intriguing title for their new year movie releases. The Hunter is an Australian drama starring Willem Dafoe (Spiderman’s Green Goblin, Platoon), based on the original novel by Julia Leigh. Set in the wilds of Tasmania,The Hunter follows the expedition of Martin David, a mercenary hired by a mysterious biotech company to track down the last remaining Tasmanian Tiger.

Deep in the stunning wilderness of Tasmania, Martin finds himself involved with a grief stricken family trying to cope with the disappearance of their father and husband, activist Jarrah. A”powerful psychological drama”, The Hunter picked up plenty of critical acclaim and has been nominated for a massive 14 Samsung AACTA Awards (formely the Australian Film Industry Awards) including Best Film and Best Leading Actor.

The film is released on DVD and Blu-Ray on February 8, and will follow on digital platforms on February 22. Special features are set to include an audio commentary with director Daniel Nettheim and producer Vincent Sheehan (of Porchlight Films, previously behind another Aussie hit- Animal Kingdom), deleted scenes, an ATOM Study Guide, ‘Making Of’ documentary and soundtrack. The Blu-Ray will retail at $39.95 and the DVD at $34.95

The movie is still screening at a few select venues across Australia, and you can check out the trailer below.

Latest Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus screenshots are full of touch screen goodness

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Now that we know that Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus is going to be a PlayStation Vita launch title in North America the next step is to see just how well the game will look once it does get released. Until then we can simply satisfy our need for ninjas, blood and touch controls in the screenshots below which were released today by Tecmo Koei.

In the screens we see plenty of normal combat screenshots involving Ryu Hayabusa dealing out death with his swords but we also see some of the touch screen elements. One such touch screen control can be seen below where the player must tap the enemies they want to shoot at. Plus we even get to see a few images of Ayane and Rachel. Seems interesting, though perhaps we should hold our opinions until we see all of these features in action.

Give the gift of Tekken 3D Prime Edition this Valentine’s Day

It seems that fans of the Tekken series worldwide won’t have to wait very long before they get their hands on Tekken 3D Prime Edition. Today Namco Bandai has revealed when fans can expect to see the title in stores and it seems that those in North America may just be able to give their Valentine a fighting game for the holiday as the title is set to be released on February 14th.

Those in Europe and Australia will need to wait just a little bit longer as the title is expected to see release in those regions on February 17th. The title will have 40 selectable fighters, online multiplayer and the full 3D movie of Tekken: Blood Vengeance right there on the cartridge. Sounds like quite a bundle, especially considering a brand new portable Tekken title is easily enough to warrant a purchase for most.

Modern Warfare 3’s first DLC to arrive January 24

Anyone who is enrolled in the Call of Duty Elite program may already know this information, but on the program called “Roll Call” on the service Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling revealed when fans of Modern Warfare 3 can expect to see the first batch of DLC for the title. The first piece of DLC will be released on January 24th exclusively on the Xbox 360 for about a month as usual. Then it will be available on the PC and PS3 afterwords.

The DLC hasn’t been priced or detailed heavily, though fans can expect to pay 1200 MSP ($15) for the map pack if they aren’t members of Call of Duty Elite Premium. The above image is of the multiplayer map known as Park. Expect to hear more in the coming weeks about this DLC.

Legend of Zelda timeline revealed?

This could be it, the answer to one of the longest running questions in video game history. How exactly does each Legend of Zelda title tie together into the same supposed timeline. Well, Nintendo has released the Hyrule Historia, which is a Legend of Zelda encyclopedia in Japan which has not only artwork from each game in the series but also the history of Hyrule in every title.

The biggest inclusion in this book however is the highly debated timeline. A fan of the Legend of Zelda has picked up the book and has reported the timeline here. Then Siliconera has created a rough timeline showing how each game ties together which can be seen below. Does this breakdown make sense to you? Personally it is quite confusing, but if is the true storyline then a lot of debating has been put to rest.

Fenix Rising map pack dlc coming to Gears of War 3 on January 17

Those who have picked up the Gears of War 3 season pass are definitely getting some bang for their buck lately. Gears of War 3 is set to get its third add-on content since the game has been released and this time around it is some more multiplayer DLC. This DLC is titled Fenix Rising and is set to be released on January 17 for 800 MSP.

The pack will contain four character skins, five new maps and a prestige type mode to unlock special weapon skins. Players can prestige three times and unlock a bronze skin, a red one, a green one and finally a gold one. See below to see the various stages and characters included in this add-on content.

The maps:

  • Academy –The lineage of the Fenix family can be traced back along a distinguished line of military officers.  Officer training at the Oracle Academy was simply the expected path for Marcus, and he had visited the grounds many times in expectation that he would walk the same path as his ancestors.  But it was not to be, and Marcus broke with tradition to be with his best friends Dom and Carlos.  Like any number of fine Seran traditions, the Academy is now lost to the invasion of the Locust Horde.
  • Anvil – The fortress of Anvegad was called Anvil Gate because its impenetrable walls were forged in the fires of war.  Huge cannons sat atop battlements that guarded sprawling walls running the line of the UIR borders.  Marcus went there to find Hoffman, and they both thought that Anvil Gate would offer protection from the incoming forces of Locust and Lambent.  They were wrong, and little remains other than the ruined shell of a once mighty fortress.
  • Depths – The excessive opulence of Azura defied all normal reasoning.  But Adam Fenix could see the cracks in the veneer of splendor from the moment he arrived at this underwater processing center.  And all that beauty mattered not at all once he was held captive by the Locust.  Out of options, he had to find a way to contact Marcus, and finally reveal the truths he’d been keeping to himself for all these many years.
  • Escalation – Haldane Hall has been the home of the Fenix family for countless generations.  But the only history that matters to Marcus’s are his memories of warm summer evenings spent with his mother, Elain, relaxing in the estate’s gardens.  Sadly, all the estate’s history and beauty was lost when the Locust destroyed it in an attempt to kidnap his father.
  • The Slab – Convicted for insubordination and treason, Marcus was incarcerated in Jacinto Maximum Security Prison.  Known as “The Slab”, this prison is not a correctional facility – it’s a place where Sera’s worst offenders are locked up and forgotten.  The inmates are brutal, parole is not an option, and the average life expectancy is about two years.  But that was before the Locust showed up, and what couldn’t get worse, suddenly did.  Now your life expectancy there is around 2 minutes.

The character skins:

  • Recruit Clayton – Clayton was born a Gear, grew up a Gear, and on the very day he became eligible, he signed himself up to become the capable, confident, and devoted Gear he’d always known he could be.
  • Thrashball Cole (Limited Edition) – The Cole Train prefers to take the most direct path to the Locust Horde in any situation. What he lacks in finesse, he makes up in raw energy.
  • Savage Marauder – Locust Marauders were the first to form any sort of organization outside of the Hollow – if their brutal infighting and bloodthirsty raiding parties could truly be called organized
  • Savage Kantus (Limited Edition) – The Savage Kantus were profoundly impacted by the loss of the Hollow.  They have reverted to a primal, shamanistic state, and their battle cries have taken a dark, melancholy turn.  Few sounds are as terrifying to human ears.