As I’ve mentioned quite a few times before, we here at Capsule Computers are huge fans of Shantae and just about everything WayForward deliver. In some rather exciting news, WayForward have recently updated their official website with an image teasing a “special announcement” that will be coming sometime in the near future. Risky Boots from the famed series is seen bellowing out the line “Hard to Port!” in the image on the page, located right below a bit of text that reads:
“Attention Shantae fans! Keep an eye on TouchArcade for a very special announcement, coming soon!”
Now, as some of you may know, TouchArcade are completely iPhone devoted, so this very well could mean that one of the two Shantae titles are on the verge of coming to the iOS. I certainly could use some Risky’s Revenge on all of my portable devices, and once we find out just what this announcement pertains to, we will be sure bring you an update.
Something that has been on the decline lately in video game shooters is local co-op. Despite many titles nowadays being focused around co-operative play, they only cater to those who play online. What about those who want to play with their friend sitting right next to them or their brother? Well Bethesda and id Software aren’t going to be leaving you out in the cold because RAGE has not only online co-op but also local co-op modes.
In the latest trailer for the game we are treated to an entire segment of gameplay that switches between both local and online cooperative play. The video shows off a mission named Water Service where players must disarm bombs set to destroy the water supply. The title will be out in just under a month on October 4th for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360.
With only a week until Tokyo Game Show starts, every company is preparing their newest announcements and getting ready to show off their games. Square Enix has released a map of their booth this year so you will know exactly what to expect if you are in attendance. The map contains a number of expected titles, as well as games from Ubisoft and Bethesda as Square Enix will be distributing these titles in Japan.
The map says that the company will be showing off a number of titles such as Final Fantasy Type-0, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Kingdom Hearts 3D and Final Fantasy Theatrhythm. The most interesting part of this map however is the ??? purple area of the map. What could it be? A new unannounced title perhaps? We’ll find out next week.
If you’ve ever attended a gaming convention of any kind, or even a convention related to anything else then you know how confusing the entire set-up can be. Sure they can try to make it organized, but once you cram thousands of people into the building all hopes of organization and easy navigation fly right out the window. Things only get worse when you realize that most of the signs are going to end up being in Japanese.
Well those going to Japan for Tokyo Game Show this year will be glad to know that CESA (The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association) has released a map of the event which you can see here. Viewing the map will require some form of .PDF reader, and a lot of the booths have English subtitles below that explain what developer or publisher is going to be there.
PlayStation 3 owners will be happy to know that their wait to play the timed-360 exclusive From Dust will soon be dropping onto their consoles. Next week on September 14th and September 27th for Europe and North American PlayStation 3 owners respectively, Ubisoft’s From Dust will become available. It will retain the same price that was originally listed on both the PC and 360 versions of the game.
The release of the game will fall just around a month after the great launch of the title on the Xbox 360 and shortly after the abysmal mess that was the From Dust’s PC DRM’d and bug-riddled launch. See that volcano up there? That was PC gamer anger exploding.
There are a lot of things that can be found in game’s coding. Most of it is completely incomprehensible to those who aren’t trained in the craft, but some people can still dig around in there and find out some secrets. It appears that a Steam user was able to discover an alternative name for Purna’s skill which is called Gender Wars.
The skill gives Purna a +15% damage against male zombies, but it also was at one point called “Feminist Wh*re.” The skill is obviously not called that in the final title, and it also cannot be switched to that title which means that no one should get offended by this title. Honestly it is also quite funny in my opinion, however I could easily see how some can be offended by it, namely radical feminists. And that is a box of snakes that you do not want to shake.
No one could ever say that football is a dying sport. Sure there was a rather long NFL lockout this year but nearly every team’s season opener is happening this weekend the same as usual. The same can be said about football video games. The last two years Madden games have done well, but not as well as usual, but according to a report from USA Today, that streak has just ended.
After being out for only a week, Madden NFL 12 has sold 1.4 million copies which is a 10% increase over last year’s release. What is driving these sales could be anyone’s guess but I am going to venture to say that it involves fan relief for the continuation of the standard football season.
Arriving to the Xbox LIVE Arcade on September 21st, Rotastic plans to make acrobatic twists to captivate casual gamers. Developer Dancing Dots promises a highly addictive gaming experience that is based around simple swinging mechanics. Latching a rope to a hook propels a player in a circular motion in order to acquire the many gems in the world.
Beyond the simple gameplay of swinging around hooks with your trusty rope, Rotastic offers more than 70 levels of single player storyline. The multiplayer will be an everlasting enjoyment as you challenge opponents to a deadly Deathmatch or a still not so friendly Item Collect. Be the first one to collect the most gems or last man on a rope to win.
Gather your loose change and give Rotastic a whirl on September 21st. For only 800 MSP, this game has a lot to offer. Check out the cool new screenshots and official trailer below.
Since 2003, Max Payne fans have been eagerly waiting for the third instalment of the acclaimed Max Payne video game series – a proper video game instalment and not another cheesy film plagued by random supernatural Valkyries (I mean seriously what was that all about?).
Whilst information about the game has been slowly drip feed to us in the forms of two screenshots earlier in the year. Rockstar Games has today officially confirmed a March 2012 release date for Max Payne 3 for Xbox 360, Playstaion 3 and PC. Proving once and for all the Max Payne 3 is definitely not dead, may just recovering for a shot to the head…but certainly not dead.
Max Payne 3 set years after the events of Max Payne 2, the game moves location from the streets of New York City to the tropical setting of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Players can of cause, expect to see the return of Bullet Time amongst the distinct cinematic action that Max Payne games have become renowned for.
Expect to play Max Payne 3 on your console of choice in March 2012.
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) and leading game developer, Insomniac Games; today celebrates the launch of the third instalment in the internationally acclaimed first person shooter series, Resistance 3 for PlayStation 3. Resistance 3 is the most anticipated chapter of one of PlayStation’s most esteemed franchises, loaded with amazing 3D graphics and action packed gameplay.
Four years after the epic conclusion of the second chapter, set in an alternate 1950’s universe, ninety percent of Earth’s population are dead or have been turned into Chimera. Reduced to hiding with other survivors, including his family in the ruined city of Haven, Oklahoma, fearless and brave survivor Joseph Capelli was near exhaustion fighting against the Chimeran menace. Dr. Fyodor Malikov arrives with hope and the opportunity to bring down the surrounding Chimeran force. Capelli leaves his family for New York, through the ruined US landscape.
Along the way; he encounters the remnants of humanity left in the aftermath of the brutal Chimeran invasion. There are a number of ways to play Resistance 3, which include:
· PlayStation®Move & stereoscopic 3D support: immerse yourself deeper into the warfare with PlayStation Move enhanced control as well as 3D gameplay
· Sharp Shooter: take down the Chimera with accurate precision with the PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter peripheral
· Multiplayer & 2 player online (or offline) co-op: team up with friends with the 2 – 16 online multiplayer and 2 player co-op mode – play through the story mode either online or split-screen
This episode brings to you a number of retail game editions to defeat the Chimera. Resistance fans will be able to enjoy ‘Special’ and ‘Survivor’ editions that are loaded with content and accessories.
Finally, a special Resistance: Fall of Man & Resistance 2 Platinum Twinpack that takes you to go back to where it all began, when the Russians closed their borders and it was feared they were developing a weapon of unparalleled power. The truth was far worse.
Get ready to come face to face with the Chimera once more with Resistance 3, exclusive to PlayStation 3, available now in stores across Australia.
