Today Capcom announced that they will be bringing yet another old Street Fighter title to the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. This time they will be bringing Street Fighter III: Third Strike to the two services on August 23rd. The download will cost you 1200 Microsoft Points or $14.99 when it is released.
A few of the new feature added include online play and a few extra features such as Trials, Challenges, extra viewing modes and a slew of new features. Street Fighter III: Third Strike has been argued to be one of the best of the old series, which means that fans are most likely quite happy to hear this news. Along with this announcement came a trailer for the updated version of the game which you can see below.
Looks like Capcom can’t keep their secrets hidden for very long, or even a couple hours at best. They may have been planning a long dramatic release for the full list of new characters added to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 like they did with the original game. That isn’t the case however because Capcom’s official site had all their pictures available with only a little snooping.
You can see the pictures of every new character added below, but for the Capcom side we are getting Strider, Firebrand, Vergil, Frank West, Phoenix Wright and Nemesis. The Marvel side will be receiving Ghost Rider, Dr Strange, Nova, Rocket Raccoon (who?), Hawkeye and Iron Fist. Check out the artwork below and rage about Capcom’s lack of Megaman in every shape and form.
After the release of Shadows of the Damned, gamers should know that Grasshopper Manufacture is a bit of an odd duck. Today they have confirmed that fact byFamitsu revealing they are working on a game known as Lollipop Chainsaw. Now if the name didn’t make you look a second time, then the game’s premise certainly will.
Lollipop Chainsaw has players playing as Juliet Sterling, a cheerleader at San Romero High School. She is a descendant of a family of zombie hunters and on her 18th birthday zombies invade her school. She will do combat against the zombies with a chainsaw as well as plenty of kicks thanks to her cheerleader background. Famitsu also released these two screenshots of the game which you can see above and below. The game will be released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and is being published by Kadokawa Games. There has currently been no word of any localization plans for the title, but the fact it is being developed for the 360 is a good sign.
Capcom has practically become a parody of itself now, with constant updates to their games that they justify by throwing an Ultimate or an HD in the name. But I digress, today Capcom revealed that they will indeed be releasing a new Marvel vs. Capcom 3 title named, surprisingly, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.
At least this version has more than a handful of new additions, as it will be adding 12 new characters to the roster which will bring the total selectable fighter list to 50, an refined fighting system, eight new stages, and Spectator mode for online matches. The characters added that they have mentioned so far are Strider, Hawkeye, Ghost Rider and Firebrand. The title will go on sale in November for $39.99. Catch the announcement trailer below.
Nintendo has decided that perhaps selling new games on a Sunday isn’t always the best choice, or then again they could just be making one exception for Star Fox 64 3D because that game will be coming out on a Friday in the United States. More exactly it will be released on September 9th to all of North America and fans will be able to finally do a barrel roll in 3D.
Star Fox 64 3D will have improved graphics, a fancy new multiplayer experience that is certainly one of the best new features added and of course gyroscopic controls. A new trailer was also released to go along with this announcement which you can see below.
It sucks to miss out on an awesome event, isn’t it? Well have no fear, Capsule Computers is here! Sure, video games are our passion, but video games are a major aspect of pop culture which we also love to cover. So we decided this year to bring SMASH! 2011 to everyone at home who couldn’t make it, by covering as much as we could of the entire event. However in my experience writing about the atmosphere and the attendees with their crazy cosplays never really captures the magic and delivers it home the right way. One of the best aspects of conventions has ALWAYS been waiting in the line, socializing and meeting new people, so we figured why not bring that to you guys as well?
Introducing the Capsule Computers Cosplay Hunt! Filmed by our very own MasterAbbott and hosted by myself, Matt Vella, we entered the venue, walked around and hit the lines interviewing and documenting many interesting anime, manga and video game characters, portrayed by equally interesting people. We hope you enjoy the video! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube chanel, ‘like’ us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter for updates on future events and conventions we’ll be covering and hopefully return with the Cosplay Hunt, as well as updates on the latest video game and pop culture news!
Cosplay Hunt not enough for you? Want something a little more in depth? Check out my SMASH! 2011 Recap here! Also, check out the latest Capsule Computers’ Official Podcast-Episode 16! This one is a SMASH! special, where we interview Rajika “Reggie” Kuruwita, winner of the ‘Judge’s Pick’ cosplay award this year!
Scyth to meet you Maka and Soul!
If time is money, why is the hero of time ALWAYS running out of rupees?
I jokingly said that I thought the Legend of Chun Li movie was actually good. I deserved this.
LIKE A BOSS!!!
We caught Ezio ROME-ing around SMASH!
Thankfully he wasn’t faithful to the Dragon Ball franchise by spending twenty episodes to power up this attack.
Welcome to the first Geek Freak of the Week.
This weekly article is simply a humorous way to see who did the weirdest thing this week. Anyone can join all you have to do is enter next week by emailing picture evidence and 100 word explanation to [email protected]. (It must be M rated or below though.)
This Week’s winner is Luke and they won a bag of jelly beans!
(Just because this is the first one and I don’t have a great prize on me at this time being)
‘On the day of the SMASH! Convention I met several staff members for the first time, but none had the alluring sex appeal of none other than Editor Ben “Linkage Ayexe” Webb. His sexy body drove my loins wild and I gave him several doses of Luke-Lovin’, in the most non-gay way possible, right Linkage? 😉
In my final goodbye to my lover.. I mean fellow Editor, I gave him a big ole’ rape hug goodbye, and he liked it. 😉 Then sadly I was on my way. That night I dreamed of Linkage and I know he dreamed of me too. See you soon Linkage ;P’ – Luke
The runners up are Link and Aura
‘As a ninja I get owned by Android 18.’ – Link
‘Drank a jug of blue lagoon with my best friend, then proceeded to 24 hours open Kmart. What proceeded was what I guess most would call weird, I went drunk shopping. I bought skinny jeans that don’t fit me properly and are randomly itchy… I bought underwear, tried on dominatrix high heels. Made my best friend (which is a guy by the way) where Oscar the grouch (from sesame street) pajamas. We also proceeded to put all the stuffed toys, with suspicious looking expressions, look like they were enjoying sexual activities and then left them for the little children to find in the morning.’ – Aura
Next week you can win whatever we pull out of our bag of goodies (probably an Xbox live arcade game or a PC steam game) so start emailing me your geek freak of the week story now!!!!
By now you have most likely heard that the Spiderman film series was going to be rebooted, with Tobey Macguire getting the boot and Andrew Garfield slinging webs in his place.
Fans are often weary of reboots of franchises as they often can turn out rubbish, like the Karate Kid reboot (which honestly should be titled Kung-Fu Kid). Hopefully this will turn out to be more like The Incredible Hulk reboot, which was without a doubt one of the greatest reboots in recent history (unappreciated as it may be).
A trailer for the new film due out in 2012, can be viewed below. What do you guys think? Will this be a good reboot or a bad reboot?
Bastion is the first Summer of Arcade title for the Xbox 360 and it releases TODAY! Can we get an excited “squee?!”
Bastion is about a survivor of an event known as the “Calamity” and it features incredible art, a deep story, a crumbling environment and an “innovative reactive narration system that responds to players’ actions throughout the adventure.”
This action RPG can be had today for the price of 1200 Microsoft Points on the Xbox 360 or later this year for PC. Check out the funny, action packed launch trailer below and then celebrate the Summer of Arcade (or Winter of Arcade, if your in Australia).
Bastion won 10 E3 awards. It was developed by Supergiant games and published by Warner Bros.
“We are extremely pleased to have joined forces with Supergiant Games to bring the incredibly innovative Bastion to players, as we continue to support the development of digital and independent games,” said Martin Tremblay, President of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Bastion is a great example of how the passion of a small but talented team can make a great game that engages all types of players with its imagination and narration.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to show the world what our team of seven people at Supergiant Games can do,” said Amir Rao, Studio Director of Supergiant Games. “Bastion expresses our desire to make games that spark players’ imaginations like the ones they played as kids. We hope it leaves a lasting impression.”
A limited edition of some very special licensed headsets are on the way from Turtle Beach. These customized ear accessories have unique audio presets designed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer for the ultimate sound experience possible in Modern Warfare 3. In addition, special packaging and bonus content will be available for each MW3 licensed headset. Xbox 360, PS3 and PC headsets will be available. Check out the specs from Turtle Beach below.
· Ear Force DELTA (EFD) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3-Optimized Programmable Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Headset with Bluetooth Chat. The top-of-the-line EFD headset comes packaged in a specially-themed carrying case and is pre-loaded with unique custom Modern Warfare 3 presets and voice prompts. Ear Force Delta is the ultimate Xbox 360 and PS3 weapon for the most avid Modern Warfare 3 players. $329.95.
· Ear Force BRAVO (EFB) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Optimized Programmable Wireless Universal Gaming Headset. Featuring the same custom Modern Warfare 3 presets as the EFD, the EFB provides players with the same optimized experience in a universal headset that’s the perfect Call of Duty® companion on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. $199.95.
· Ear Force CHARLIE (EFC) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Optimized Multi-Speaker Surround Sound PC Gaming Headset. With eight amplified, acoustically-angled speakers delivering discrete surround sound, this tournament-grade, Modern Warfare 3 optimized wired headset is the perfect choice for competitive PC gamers. $139.95.
· Ear Force FOXTROT (EFF) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Optimized Universal Gaming Headset. For Modern Warfare 3 players seeking effortless cross-platform performance, the EFF provides gamers with high-fidelity amplified audio along with several key features to set it apart. $139.95.
“Call of Duty continues to define action while also becoming a cultural phenomenon as well as the industry standard,” noted Michael Arzt, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Turtle Beach. “As the long-time leader and innovator in the gaming audio category, Turtle Beach is excited to introduce a collection of purpose-built Modern Warfare 3 headsets with features and benefits that will far surpass gamers’ expectations for licensed headsets.”
More info about the headsets, including even more specialized content, will be coming soon, as well as preorder details, etc. We will announce all those details as soon as Turtle Beach announces them. The MW3 headset is expected to release in October 2011, ahead of Modern Warfare 3, which releases November 11.
