UBISOFT have released a new “Hidden Moves” Trailer for Red Steel 2 Check it out below and get excited. I am, Red Steel 2 is shaping up to quite nicely and with the added Wii Motion Plus support, shooting and slicing your way through the game is going to be even more realistic and fun !!
Check out the video below. There are some ULTRA amazing jaw dropping finishing moves with the guns. Lucky the blood effects have been watered down big time otherwise all you’d see is limbs and blood all over the place
Red Steel 2 will be released in Australia on 25 March.
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Let us know what you think of the trailer. I personally think its very cool . What do u guys think.
Earlier this month at the X10 Media event, Microsoft announced the upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party* promotion. Today Microsoft have announced additional promotion details and the release schedule1
March 3rd:Toy Soldiers -1200 points
March 10: Scrap Metal – 1200 pointsMarch 17: Perfect Dark – 800 pointsMarch 24: Game Room – Free to download. Individual games will cost 240 to 400 points
ALSO : When you purchase all three Block Party titles and download the free Game Room app you’ll receive 400 Microsoft Points back to your account**! And if you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold Members you’ll also get an extra month of Gold absolutely free**!
From Noon ET Friday, March 26, – Noon ET Monday, March 29 Block Party is making it easy for you to play together with an Xbox LIVE Multiplayer Unlock weekend! For this weekend only, Microsoft have UNLOCKED the online multiplayer features of all Block Party titles for Xbox LIVE Silver Members to play for free (games sold separately).
NOTE : 1This is the current release schedule for Block Party titles. As with everything game release related, dates are subject to change.
*Depending on your region, you may see this promotion called House party. The above information applies.
**FREE GIFT OFFER TERMS:
Purchase all 3 games: Toy Soldiers, Scrap Metal, Perfect Dark, & download the free Game Room app before March 31, 2010 11:59pm EST, and receive 400 Microsoft Points – FREE! As a bonus, all current Gold members as of April 30, 2010 that fulfill this offer will also receive 1 month of Gold for FREE! Limit one (1) of each gift per person. To qualify for your gift, you must purchase all three (3) games from Xbox LIVE Arcade and download the free Game Room app using your Xbox LIVE account, by March 31, 2010 11:59 EST. To qualify for the bonus month of Gold, you must have a current Gold account (sold separately) as of April 30,2010. The free Points and 1 month of Gold will automatically be deposited into your Xbox LIVE account after the end of the promotion period. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery – on or around April 30, 2010. Offer available only to legal residents, age 13 plus, of all countries that support Xbox LIVE, while supplies last, is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and cannot be combined with any other rebate or offer. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Broadband internet required for Xbox LIVE; for terms of use and system requirements see www.xbox.com/live.
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So what’s everyone think of this little Block Party / House Party Deal ?? I know that most of you were not that excited about Game Room. But what you all think about the 3 other games being released ?
There are 3 new Xbox Live Arcade games coming out this week along with the Deal Of The Week. Lets start with the deal of the week. It’s none other than the Alien Kick ASS and Chew Bubble Gum (but he’s always outta gum) Duke Nukem3D available to download for only 400ms points until the 1st of March.
The Capcom Store‘s latest Deal Of The Weekwhich occurs every Friday has a very poisonous deal this week. Feast your eyes on the ULTRA HAWT Poison statues . At 25% off the regular price, I think its worth getting a little poison into you 😉
Poison is Sculpted by Mitsumasa Yoshizawa (REFLECT), this stunningly statuesque PVC figure of Poison stands approximately 10.85″ and comes complete with handcuffs, arm rings, chains, and mirror base all packaged in a collector’s style window box. (The Perfect Woman .. she even carry’s her own handcuff’s) 😉
Whilst your checking out Poison alo check out the Street Fighter IV FightPads, the exclusive San Diego Comic-Con editions, are now $5 off of each one when you order more than one. They’re available in both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions.
Let us know what you think of the ULTRA HAWT Poison. I wonder if Capcom ever made a Final Fight movie who do you think would be playing her ?? Suggestions.
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
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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.
Game Info
Publisher: Sega Developer: Creative Assembly
Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy
Players: 8
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: February 23, 2010Platform : PC
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.
Stand-alone chapter brings Napoleon to life. Completely separate from Empire: Total War, Napoleon immerses players in a concentrated, gripping wartime experience with exciting battles, memorable characters and Total Wars award winning signature mix.
Three new episodic campaigns. Players can alter the course of history in objective-based missions across Europe. How they manage their troops across both land and sea can change the outcome of the war.
Cutting-edge multiplayer modes. For the first time, two players battle head-to-head online utilizing three new main campaign maps.
Enhanced units, graphics and deeper customization. A 19th Century technology tree and units created with extensive detail, animations and functionality gives players elaborate tactical options in epic-scale, real-time battles.
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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.
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 …
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
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.
