With the launch of the latest patch in the MMORPG RIFT from Trion Worlds, comes a brand new trailer to showcase the upcoming features and gameplay introduced in the latest content upgrade. As anyone who has been following our articles 0n RIFT will know, the features being introduced in this patch are looking to be great inclusions to an already great MMORPG.
Briefly, these inclusions are: Increased Planar Attunement, Chronicles (two-player dungeons), New Warfronts, a new master dungeon, verteran rewards and more. So be sure to check out the trailer below for a better perspective on what’s coming.
Fans of JRPGs as a whole, or an interesting and extensive storyline, or, of course, those who are fans of the Atelier series should be glad to know that NIS America’s Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland has hit store shelves today and should be available at most retailers in North America for purchase. Those who wish to obtain the best experience, should look for the Premium Edition which will come with not only the game, but a full colored artbook, a soundtrack and a very amazing looking collectible box. Of course the more frugal can choose the standard edition for a bit cheaper price.
Atelier Totori is a turn based RPG that follows the travels of Totori, a fresh new alchemist and allies she meets on the way. Many of the gameplay mechanics have been enhanced since Rorona which released last year, including the alchemy mechanic and the battle system. To read our hands on impressions from the game at E3 this June you can check it out here.
EA has released the full trailer for Battlefield 3, which is sure to excite all you hardened Battlefield fans out there. If you’re also a fan of Jay-Z his 99 Problems song can be heard in the background sweetening the deal even more if you’re a fan of both. This full trailer shows off a lot more footage of the game that a lot of you out there have been dying to see.
Check out the trailer below.
Let us know what you think of it, leave a comment here or in our new shoutbox on the left side of the screen. NOT LONG NOW !!! Who’s ready to go into battle on the Battlefield ?
Fifa 12, dare I say the biggest sports franchise in gaming, has arrived on the iOS. On top of all the other consoles it has already been released on today the iOS has been added to the list. And with Fifa 12 hitting stores, what better time to introduce it to the market than with Fifa fever high.
For those of you expecting an obvious downgrade, don’t worry, there are over 500 international clubs with the real players, 32 real stadiums, great graphics, and of course some damn good footwork controls to top it all off. Plus, for the first time on mobile, you can also play manager, shifting members around, and making your team the best of the best. There’s also a great mode in which you can use two iPhones as controllers with an iPad as the screen for the game.
Watch the trailer below! Plus, keep an eye on the site for a review.
A second game from Zynga launched on Google+ today. Cityville is one of the most popular games on Facebook, so it is no surprise that this game has also come the big G. In fact, over 290,000 people played the game in the first 24 hours when it came to Facebook. Facebook has also seen the release of a sequel to Cityville in the form of Cityville Hometown. According to our expert analysis, it is only a matter of time before this game too launches on G+. 18 games are now available on Google’s social network. Which are you most addicted to?
If Gameloft’s Back To School Sale wasn’t enough for you, or if you just don’t have $0.99 to spare, the maybe try this free title from Gameloft. The original pioneering game, The Oregon Trail for iPhone/iPod Touch is free to a limited time. Get in quick and test your skills in eight mini games, as you drive a settlers wagon across America in this historically based side-scrolling adventure. Head over to iTunes, or just click here to get The Oregon Trail free, who knows you may even pick up a few hitch-hikers along the way.
For the lousy price of a stinkin’ Subway drink, you could get access to the what is presumably the most anticipated and awesome game of this year on PS3. Thats right. The Subway Taste for Adventure promotion starts tomorrow the 29th and runs through November 31, with bonuses for DCUO and Uncharted gamers.
Enter a code from a Subway cup before November 11 and get early access to the Uncharted 3 multiplayer experience, or enter a cup code after October 31 for the chance to play DCUO at the premium level free for seven consecutive days. If you also buy chips or a sandwich, you can get any one of the following:
Voucher Passcode for an Uncharted 3 dynamic theme
Voucher Passcode for Uncharted 3 Fortune Hunter Bounty
Voucher Passcode for Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Drake Character Skin
Voucher Passcode for Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Weapon Skin
Voucher Passcode for Subway Taste For Adventure Cup and Subway Sandwich virtual costumes for PlayStation Home
This is a the full multiplayer portion of Uncharted 3 too. In other words, your progress and unlocks will carry over when the game launches. How cool is that?
The multiplayer starts on September 29th at 12:00pm EST and ends on November 13th at 12:00am EST. I’m hungry already!
Whether you are feeling the sting of going back to school after the holidays, or are like me and have the overwhelming burden of no holidays at all, Gameloft have come along with a back to school sale to ease the pain. Gameloft have reduced the price of a number of titles for both the iPhone and the iPad to a mere $0.99 for a limited time. At only $0.99, these titles won’t be too much of a strain on your lunch money, so follow the links below and pick a few titles to fill in time between classes. The following games will be on sale for a short time:
Square Enix has already brought Miss Croft to the iPhone, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. However, now its Android’s turn. The Xperia Play, a Playstation enhanced Android phone from Sony Ericsson, will be hosting the tomb raiding lady this November. In addition, Square and Sony Ericsson have partnered up to bring even more games to the phone. These other games will be released “in the coming months.”
“With a unique control pad and immersive graphics that enable an enriched gaming experience, Xperia PLAY is bringing a unique and exciting dimension to smartphone gaming,” said Ben Cusack, Head of Mobile for Square Enix Europe. “This is just the start of what we plan to do together, but right now, we are delighted to be able to show off the full potential of our games with this innovative smartphone, bringing them to life as our creators intended.”
“Xperia PLAY continues to redefine smartphone gaming. By bringing some of the world’s most popular console games to the Xperia PLAY we’re delivering an unrivalled smartphone gaming experience,” said Tim Harrison, Head of Content & Marketing Strategy for Sony Ericsson. “And this is still really only just the beginning – we will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with new games and new experiences optimized for Xperia PLAY, ensuring that consumers have the best gaming possible experience on a smartphone, whatever games they are in to.”
Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi Tweeted that “The GT5 Spec 2.0 update is coming the 3rd week of October, with DLC following a week later.” In addition, he thanked GT fans for waiting this long.
Unfortunately, he did not mention any of the game’s upcoming content or what the update will address. Considering that, we ask you dear Capsule Computers reader: What do you think the update and DLC will contain? In addition, what would you LIKE to see it contain? Please be as imaginative as possible. We really need some craziness tonight!
