G’day everyone MasterAbbott is back with yet another of his Video Game Collector Edition un-Boxing’s. Today we have Sega / Rebellions latest title Aliens Vs Predator Hunter Edition.
Take a look at the video below to see what you get for $149 AUD.
–
Aliens Vs Predator Hunter Edition un-boxed XBOX 360
–
Let us know what you thought of the un-boxing. Do you believe Aliens Vs Predator Hunter Edition is worth all that money ? Your thoughts…
That little short French dude is back. This time they gave him his own game for PC. Looks like its actually pretty good. Check out the details below and let us know what you think of it. When you buy it give us a run down on what you like or dont like about it.
Napoleon Total War is the next chapter in the critically acclaimed Total War series from The Creative Assembly. In a vividly detailed, war-torn world, players assume the role of Napoleon during his extraordinary rise to power. This epic RTS adventure follows Napoleons devastating path of conquest and victory through nearly two decades of warfare from the early Italian campaign to the Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon: Total War also marks the single biggest innovation in the history of the franchise with an integrated multiplayer campaign that allows two players to fight for control of the campaign map.
Check out this really informative video, this will explain everything you need to know about the game :
–
–
Pick up Napolean Total War From either
Fishpond for only $57 AU + free Deliver within Australia
STEAM for $69.95 USD (digital download)
–
Available on the AppStore for $9.99 :
Gameloft are back with another fantastic title for the iPhone/iPod Touch : The highly acclaimed Brothers in Arms series returns for its most compelling battle yet amidst the fires of WWII. Play the solo Story mode or battle in multiplayer conflicts across 5 locations in Africa, Europe and the Pacific. Each environment and character is beautifully rendered in realistic 3D, making the action more lifelike as you dive and duck from cover to cover and assault the enemy. Pick up weapons or jump inside a tank, vehicle and even a glider as you press your way through enemy lines.
– Battle across 5 locations: Pacific, Normandy, North Africa, Germany, Sicily.
– Challenge up to 5 friends on five multiplayer maps.
– Pilot 3 vehicles including the tank, off-road vehicle or glider, or gun down enemies from the vehicle or tank turret
– A wide range of realistic weapons: machine guns, bazookas, sniper rifles, flamethrowers and more.
– Compelling cinematic moments with more interaction between you and your squad members
– Stunning graphics and authentic settings inspired by real life battlefields from WWII.
Check out the game trailer below :
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxRyMeFcZEw
–
What do you guys think of this one ? Comments Suggestions …
The first trailer of the upcoming action game based on the most successful TV series Prison Break from FOX. In stores March 2010 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, published by Deep Silver
Let us know what you think. I personally wish and pray its going to be good as I was a big BIG fan of the TV series !! Your thoughts …
Metronome HD
Publisher: Yaystuff
Developer: Yaystuff
Platforms: Xbox 360
Release Date: February 19th, 2010
| Quote: |
| To see more games from YayStuff, visit http://www.yaystuff.com/. You can also follow Yaystuff on twitter @yaystuff or become a fan of Yaystuff on facebook. |
GamePlay:
Metronome HD is a metronome simulator for your TV. By moving the Joystick you can adjust the BPM (Beats per Minute) and set the rhythm that you want. You can also use the directional pad to get a more precise BPM. Up and down on the directional pad changes the BPM by 1, and left and right changes the BPM by 10. You can choose a BPM between 60 and 800, enabling a rhythm for any type of song you want to play.
I don’t usually play my guitar, but I pulled it out just so I can play a bit on different metronomes. I have to admit, that I couldn’t tell a difference between using my actual metronome and the one on Metronome HD. The only real downside is that I don’t make it a habit of practicing in front of my Xbox 360, but now that I have Metronome HD this could change. I can talk to my friends over Xbox live while practicing.
Metronome HD offers something that a normal metronome would never give you. At 666BPM the entire background bursts into flames. This little addition made me laugh really hard when I first discovered it. At first when I was scrolling through all the BPM I thought there was a graphic bug, but I slowly pin pointed the location of the graphic change. When the background burst into flames I started laughing.
Overview:
As a game I can only give Metronome HD 1 capsule out of 10; however, since metronome HD was never meant to be a game, but rather a simulator, I must rate it according to how well it succeeds in its goal. Metronome HD recreates a very helpful metronome that keeps rhythm just like a normal metronome, and for only 80MSP ($1) it is much cheaper than a real one. So the final score for Metronome HD is 9 capsules out of 10, based entirely on the game replacing a normal metronome. If you are looking for a metronome, I would suggest to pick up Metronome HD. Classic metronomes are outdated, virtual metronomes are the new big thing!
Pros
• Metronome HD is cheap replacement for a real metronome.
• It keeps accurate rhythm between 60BPM and 800BPM.
• 666BPM can replace the fireplace indie game.
Cons
• It is simply just a metronome simulator.
• Not everyone practices their instruments in the same room as their Xbox360.
• 666BPM, although funny, is very distracting.
What do you think of this cool little simulator. Indi games are very handy and here at Capsule Computers we would like to see and share out more great little games/simulators like this.
If your an indie developer and would like to have your game reviewed on Capsule Computers. Drop us an email at [email protected] and we will be more than happy to help.
–
The Capsule Computers community is growing each and everyday. More and more members are starting to become more active and contributing to the site in many ways. To show our appreciation Capsule Computers will start posting reviews that are written by our members in our Forum here on the main page for everyone to see & read.
To our next Community review is from Radical Dylan who has reviewed Introversion’s newest Xbox Live Arcade title : Darwinia+. Check it out and leave a comment below. Big thanks once again to the Radical one his efforts have been rewarded 😉
Details :
Game Name: Darwinia+
Platforms: Xbox 360
Publisher(s): Introversion Software
Developer(s): Introversion Software
Genre(s): Strategy and Sims
Release Date: 2/10/2010
ESRB Rating: E – Everyone
Price: 1200 MSP
Demo: Add to Download Queue
| Quote: |
| You can see more of Introversion Software’s games at http://www.introversion.co.uk/index.html. You can also follow them on twitter at @IVSoftware. |
Story
You are a player in the virtual world of Darwinia, a beautiful environment that has been evolving over thousands of generations. A virus has entered the program; however, and it is up to you to destroy the virus and save Darwinia from utter destruction.
Dr. Supluveda created the program that has given each Darwinian a unique soul, the virus has devoured Darwinia and has fed off of the souls of the Darwinians. It is your mission to destroy the virus and bring the Darwinians back to Darwinia.
Gameplay
Darwinia+ is part real time strategy and part dual stick shooter. You are able to play a majority of the the game using real time strategy tactics, but are able to control the squads like a dual stick shooter. The combination of strategy with dual stick shooter controls creates a unique experience that gives it just enough of a unique spark to make it feel less of a real time strategy game and more of a shooter.
Darwinians are weak and defenseless and in order to save them you must employ the help of squads and engineers. Squads are your main line of defense and a majority of the game will be placed into controlling these guys. They are controlled using the joysticks to move and shoot, but with a press of a button you are able to tell them where to go so that you can manage something else anywhere else on map. Engineers collect souls (Programming DNA) to create more Darwinians in incubators. Engineers are also used to reprogram all stations in the game so that you are able to use the stations for your own purposes.
The objective of a majority of the game is to collect souls so that you can create new Darwinians and then bring them to safety. There are other objectives scattered throughout the game but a huge focus is placed on creating and rescuing Darwinians on each level; after all, the story of the game is based on you helping Dr. Supluveda purge his computer program of viruses and revitalize the Darwinians.
The game throws you right into gameplay without much instruction, but the developers have been nice enough to include an introduction which acts like a tutorial. You are able to skip the introduction if you want, but I would highly suggest playing it, it only takes about 5-15 minutes (based on experience) and you will even get an achievement for saving 30 or more Darwinians during the introduction.
Graphics
The graphics of the game are designed to look like basic wireframe. This is clearly done on purpose but seems to be one of the negatives that people don’t like about it. Personally this additional touch made me feel as if I was actually in a program. If the game was designed more realistically it may delude the experience of being in a computer program. Darwinia+ focuses more heavily on gameplay then graphics but the lack of intense graphics doesn’t hurt the overall experience at all.
Audio
There is a music track that at moments helps with the mood of the game, but a majority of the time the music is hidden behind sound effects and other noises that occur throughout the game. It doesn’t ruin the experience of the game; it just would’ve been nice if the music were to get more dramatic as the mood of the game shifted.
Multiwinia
Once you feel like you have grasped the game, bring your battle prowess online and challenge people over Xbox live to a game of domination as you try to prove that your army is stronger than theirs.
It will take a few games to fully grasp what you are doing, but once you figure it out Multiwinia becomes really fun. Depending on the game type your objective will be different, but the overall goal is the same. Create an army, and outdo your opponent.
When you start off a game you will have multiwinians which you can control and attack the enemy teams with. By pressing X on a multiwinian you will be able to promote that one to an officer; by pressing Y by the officer you will be able to create a strong formation of multiwinians.
With 5 game modes, and 49 unique maps Multiwinia leads to hours of fun with friends, but has a tendency to lagg when a lot of action occurs.
Achievements
The achievements in Darwinia+ are scattered over the Darwinia campaign, and the Multiwinia online game. The Darwinia campaign achievements are pretty straight forward and will be achieved from simply playing the game.
On the other hand, the Multiwinia achievements are where the achievement hunters out there will spend a majority of their time. With 5 different game types, and 49 unique maps these achievements will take you a while, and with the last achievement being “Kill 65,536 Enemy Multiwinians”, oh yes, there will be blood…
But the good news is you are most likely able to get these achievements while playing against computers. The only one you will need Xbox live players for is for “Online Commander – Win a game of Multiwinia on Xbox live.”
As well as achievements, there are also 2 avatar awards available for meeting certain criteria.
Red Darwinian T-Shirt – Win a game of MultiWinia
Squadie T-Shirt – Complete the Launchpad Level
The Achievement List is:
• Prodigy – Rescued 30 Darwinians in the Darwinia Tutorial.
• Fastidious – You’ve helped stop the virus by clearing a map of monsters.
• Turning the Tide – Activate the construction yard, begin manufacturing armour and obliterate the ant infestation.
• Savior – Complete the Single Player Campaign.
• Clear Vision – Upgrade any research program all the way to level 4.
• The Bridge – Complete the epilogue and help the Darwinians launch their first rocket.
• Warzone Victor – Win 5 games in any Multiwinia game mode.
• Master of Multiwinia – win a game in every Multiwinia game mode.
• Warzone Explorer – Play a game on every Multiwinia map.
• Online Commander – Win a game of Multiwinia on Xbox live.
• Share the Love – Invite 5 other players to games of Multiwinia.
• Stick Man Slaughter – Kill 65,536 Enemy Multiwinians.
Overview
Darwinia+ is a unique experience that will bring hours of gaming to your XBLA collection. Darwinia+ includes both Darwinia and Multiwinia and for the price tag of 1200MP($15), this game is worth it.
Final score for the game is a 8 Capsules Out Of 10
Pros
• A beautifully crafted environment that makes you feel as if you truly are in a computer program.
• An awesome online mode as well as an extensive campaign proved numerous hours of gameplay.
• The game is simple enough for people of all ages, yet interesting enough to keep you captivated for hours.
Cons
• It would be nice if the game instructed you on what to do, sometimes you will be playing and be completely lost as to what you were doing.
• The units move pretty slowly, and it gets boring traversing across the levels.
• The only real punishment for dying is having to walk back to where you were, because of this there isn’t the feeling of risk when you attack.
Our Freelance editor koga88 recently posted this on the Capsule Computers Forums. I’d like to post it on the main page and get your ideas, thoughts & suggestions on it. Koga88 has some good points which I would like you all to see. Have a read and leave your suggestion, comments please.
–
So what does everyone think about this game room? Personally I really don’t like the fact that they are asking us to pay so much for such old games. I know there is the option to buy the game for 240 points for only the 360 or the PC, and then the option to buy it for both for 400 points. But then again you can also find nearly any of the old school games remade 100 times over with additional features or add ons. Or you can even find the actual games themselves. So there really isn’t a need to have them on the computer.
Plus unless they added achievements to the console games, there would be almost no reason to purchase them. Sure it might make it feel like Playstation’s Home, but having those arcade games in your game room only makes it a small feature. And as stated before, you can go onto your PC and find those games for free quite quickly, from flash games to any other means of playing em.
Then again, if they add in the game room feature to show off other actual games, like retail games that you have played in the past that would be cool. Such as an ability to take a screenshot of something in a game you were playing, and be able to post it in a picture frame in your game room. Something like that would at least make it interesting, and give you customization options.
–
Let us know what you think. Leave a comment
(BE ACTIVE Help GROW Capsule Computers Community) THIS IS A PERMANENT COMPETITION !!!
Here at Capsule Computers we are passionate about our video games and providing YOU with the latest up to date news and information including reviews and interviews in the world of gaming. We take pride in what we do and want our readers to contribute, leave comments on all our articles, write up reviews on games, post in the forums, chat in our online chat room and also RT all our Twitter posts from Twitter. We would like you to help us grow and expand our online Community and make Capsule Computers a great place to pick up all you need to know in the world of gaming !!
In Return we WILL reward the most active members of the Capsule Computers Community with prizes such as Xbox Live Arcade Games, Steam PC Games, iPhone Games, Playstation Network Games and other cool Stuff 🙂
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT (Sydney Time) WITHOUT FAIL we will pick 1 to 5 members of the Capsule Computers Community who have worked the hardest that week and give them a prize for their hard work.
So to recap : RT our Comments on Twitter along with Leaving informative and Honest comments on all the articles on our website, write up reviews on games, post in our forum, chat in our online chat room will put you in the running to win either a Xbox Live Arcade, STEAM POWERED PC Game, iPhone Games and Playstation Network GAMES !! This is an ongoing competition and that works together with our Twitter Account. Make sure you follow Capsule Computers on Twitter to keep up to date and informed when we have posted off a new article on our website. All you have to do is simply RT our article on Twitter then come on over to our website and leave a comment and be as active as possible. IT’S THAT EASY !!
Once again THANK YOU TO EVERYONE in helping us grow the Capsule Computers Community !!
–
Let us know what you think, leave a comment below 🙂
UNCHARTED 2: AMONG THIEVES BREAKS AWAY AND FLEES WITH 10 AWARDS DURING THE 13TH ANNUAL INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards honored successful game designer and Activision co-founder, David Crane with the AIAS’ first Pioneer Award. Entertainment Software Association (ESA) founder, Douglas Lowenstein was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Gaming legend behind successful titles,
“The interactive world continues to grow and move forward every day. While we have seen tremendous advances in the community, I believe this is only the beginning,” said Joseph Olin, president, AIAS. “With the help of the tremendously talented men and women here tonight, we will continue to create games that inspire each other to continue pushing the envelope.”
These peer-based awards recognize the outstanding products, talented individuals and development teams that have contributed to the advancement of the multi-billion dollar worldwide entertainment software industry. The winners in each category are as follows:
Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, Mark Cerny, was inducted into the Hall of Fame, one of the organization’s highest honors.
Check out the rest of the winners here : AIAS 13th Annual Winners Release
–
Did any of your FAVS win ? leave a comment and let us know.
Lets get straight to the point ..
What:
Assassin’s Creed™ II DLC 2 and 3 Details & Pricing Structure
When:
February 19, 2010
Price:
Bonfire of the Vanities: $6.95 / 320 Microsoft points
Bonfire of the Vanities + 3 Templar Secret Locations (Palazzo Medici + Santa Maria dei Frari + Arsenal Shipyard): $11.45 / 520 Microsoft points
Details:
Sequence 13: Bonfire of the Vanities
A must for Assassin’s fans, Assassin’s Creed II Sequence 13: Bonfire of the Vanities continues to expand the addictive AC2 universe. Work with Machiavelli to free the city of Florence from the grip of the mad monk Savonarola by targeting influential citizens under his control. Battle, sneak and free-run your way through more than ten challenging new memories. Discover a new district of Florence, and utilize Ezio’s brand new move: the spring-jump.
Palazzo Medici – Located in Florence, the player gets to explore the house of the Medici family. It is located in the San Marco district of Florence.
Santa Maria dei Frari – Located in Venice, in the San Polo district, the player gets to explore this renowned church built in the XIIIth century.
Arsenal Shipyard – Venice was known for its Arsenal, a shipyard that was settled in the eastern part of the city. The last Templars’ Lair is located there, and lets the player explore the Drydocks.
How:
Must own a disc copy of Assassin’s Creed II on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, have an Internet connection to download the additional content and a minimum of 1.0 GB of memory available for each DLC.
Watch :
Look :
Comment :
… 😉
