The Sims 3 Ambitions Expansion Pack, the second expansion pack to the best-selling PC game of calendar 2009, is already available in the US at retail nationwide and for digital download for the PC and Mac. The game will be in stores worldwide in 60 countries and in 20 languages later this week.
“The Sims community has long wanted to control their Sims actions at work and now with the seamless open neighborhood, those actions have a direct impact on the town and other Sims. Offering a variety of new and exciting careers, players can choose to complete their work tasks in a heroic manner or take the deviant route.” – said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims at EA
Director John Hillcoat (The Proposition, The Road) has directed a short film created entirely from Red Dead Redemption.
The short film goes for 30 mins and let me tell you it’s very very good. So sit yourself around the campfire, roast those marshmallows and enjoy the movie.
Ladies and Gentlemen the votes have been tallied, the Capsule Computers CREW have voted and this months Capsule Computers 8-Bit Warrior award goes to someone that’s contributed a great deal of input from the beginning of this month. This months winner has been an active member of the Capsule Computers Community and has shown a true passion to be part of the Capsule Computers Community. This months winner is :
pjwification
Let’s all congratulate pjwification on being the Capsule Computers 8-Bit Warrior for the month of April. As 8-Bit Warrior pjwification now must work even harder to keep his coveted title !! There will be many challengers to his crown next month so everyone keep on doing what your doing, work hard and make sure you spread the word invite more people, become members, and fans of our facebook and twitter accounts, check out and participate in the forums. But most of HAVE FUN and enjoy all the news, reviews, interviews and cool stuff we share with you all each and every day.
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On another note. The staff at Capsule Computers have had a meeting to discuss the winners for the fortnightly competition. We would like to also announce the winners for the end of month. Winners are in no particular order :
Andrenekoi
halladay
frankcastle66
poisonsix9
Congratulations to the 4 LUCKY WINNERS !! We will be in contact with you to advise you what prize you have won 🙂
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Remember the rules : 1 to 5 WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN ON THE 15TH & END OF EVER MONTH ALONG WITH THE 8-BIT WARRIOR AWARD. THIS Will continue to be a PERMANENT COMPETITION !!!
On the 15th of every month 1 to 5 winners will be chosen using the same criteria we have use to pick our 8-bit Warrior.
At the end of the month 1 to 4 winners will be chosen once again along with the Grand Champion 8-Bit Warrior for the Month.
That’s all for this month guys 🙂 Keep up the great work. Continue to have fun, post, chat, twitter, Facebook and get involved in the forums. We’ll see you at the next Competition announcement on the 15th of MAY. Till then continue to enjoy all the great stuff we have to offer at Capsule Computers 🙂
Doom II Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Developer: iD Software Platforms: Xbox 360 (Reviewed), PlayStation 3 Release Date: May 26th, 2010
Story
“To save Earth, you must descend into the stygian depths of hell in DOOM II. Battle nastier, deadlier demons and monsters with your trusty Super Shotgun. Survive more mind-blowing explosions and take part in the bloodiest, fiercest, most awesome blastfest ever.
Recruit your friends and plow through nine all-new levels in the new episode, No Rest for the Living! Play solo or multiplayer over Xbox LIVE with up to four players. DOOM II includes split-screen co-op over Xbox LIVE, game clips, 5.1 surround Sound, enhanced graphics, and HD display support.” [Via Xbox.com]
DOOM II has you controlling a marine as you transcend into hell, in the sequel to the first DOOM game. There is a slight story as you transcend into hell to stop the demons but other than that it is simply a first person shooter. Shoot all the demons as you progress to the next level, and there are a lot of demons.
Gameplay
DOOM II is a very simplistic first person shooter. There is no aiming up or down, just left and right. Auto Aim takes a big role in killing the demons as well. Just place the demon in the center of your screen horizontally, and the auto aim will take over from there. Don’t let this fool you; however, the game is still hard and will beat you down into the ground if you get over confident. Sure there are easier difficulties, but the easier difficulties just give you more ammo and you get hurt less. Once you get to the harder difficulties the game gets extremely difficult but doesn’t lose its fun.
The goal of every level is to make it to the exit. The exit is usually a switch, but can sometimes be a teleport. DOOM games are famous for closet monsters, which means monsters will appear from hidden rooms that open up when you pick up an item, hit a switch, or walk to a certain location. Many people don’t like this kind of gameplay because it leads to some surprises that get you killed, but after you memorize all the closets the extra enemies aren’t bad.
DOOM II has a much larger number of enemies than its earlier counterpart. Hordes of enemies will attempt to kill you at times, and even on easier difficulties they can overwhelm you and kill you. Many DOOM fans won’t like the increased enemy count, but the core gameplay is still exactly the same.
The XBLA version of DOOM II includes a new “No Rest For The Living” chapter. This chapter lets DOOM fans experience something new with the classic look, while new players will have extra stuff to play. The new chapter is a lot of fun and supplies new secrets and new levels for you to kill demons in. I personally enjoyed the new chapter, because I had already played the original chapters to death. The new chapter also supplies incentive to actually buy the game because you can’t currently find it elsewhere.
Audio & Graphics
The Audio and Graphics in DOOM II stay true to the original. Some people may view this as a bad thing, but any fan will appreciate it. The gore and enemies are pixilated and the audio consists of simple midi files that can’t even be fairly compared to modern day games. DOOM II is the original FPS, it is the gameplay and killing demons that makes it fun. Sure the game is pretty much a port of the original, but you can now play it on your Xbox 360 and it is still fun after so many years.
Achievements
The achievements found in DOOM II are a lot like those found in the the first one. Killing a cyberdemon with only your fists isn’t actually that hard if you know how to manage it. Getting 100 frags online is currently pretty easy if you do it early while people still play online, the online community will die soon though. Depending on your skill, beating all levels on Ultra-Violence can be pretty hard and can possibly be the hardest achievement out of them all.
Just Getting Started – 10 – Complete any level in Single player
Rip and Tear – 20 – Complete any level on ‘Nightmare’ in Single player
Superior Firepower – 25 – Complete all levels on ‘Ultra-Violence’ or higher in Single player
An Important Looking Door – 10 – Find a secret area of a level in Single player
From Earth To Hell – 25 – Complete all levels in ‘DOOM II: Hell on Earth’ in Single player
And Back Again – 25 – Complete all levels in ‘DOOM II: No Rest for the Living’ in Single player
Burning Out of Control – 15 – Complete any level with 100% kills, items, and secrets in Single player
Destroyer – 20 – Get 100 frags in Deathmatch on Xbox LIVE
The Great Communicator – 10 – Get 20 kills using the Chainsaw in a single level in Single player
A Man and a Half – 10 – Get 20 kills using the Berserk Powerup in a single level in Single player
You Have Huge Guts – 20 – Kill a CyberDemon using your fists in Single player
A Really Big Gun – 10 – Find a BFG in Single player
DOOM II also has 2 avatar awards which can be seen in the video at the bottom.
Overview
DOOM II is an awesome flashback from the past. Fans will appreciate the new chapter and new comers are able to see where the FPS genre started. For only 800MSP DOOM II is a fun experience that is definitely worth the purchase. Sure the graphics aren’t top notch but the game shouldn’t be judged by this due to it being a port of a classic game. With 2 chapters, online co-op and multiplayer; DOOM II is a lot of fun.
I give DOOM II
Pros
Relive DOOM II on your Xbox 360.
Super Shotgun (double barrel), DOOM fans know what I’m talking about.
An entirely new chapter to the game.
Cons
Some people don’t appreciate the classic graphics.
A lot more enemies then a traditional doom game usually has.
People also claim to laggy online play, which I rarely experienced myself.
Sony has announced a brand new category for some of their past games for North America. These games no longer will hurt your pocketbook in the slightest as all of these PSP Favorites are priced at only $9.99. This deal has already started so if you are looking for any of these games then this is a great chance to pick them up now.
What if you don’t have a PSP to play with you say? You are in for even more luck then because Sony is also offering a PSPGo “Digital Game Pack.” This is essentially the PSPGo as you would normally purchase, however it comes with three codes which will net you LittleBigPlanet, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters, and SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3. You have from now until March 31st, 2011 to get on board with this deal. Plenty of time to save up some cash if you wish to benefit off of the deal
The PSP Favorites in their glory:
Ape Escape: On the Loose
Buzz! Master Quiz
Hot Shots Golf Open Tee
LocoRoco 2
Justice League Heroes
Manhunt 2
Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play
Patapon 2
Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection
PixelJunk Monster Deluxe
Silent Hill: Origins
Sims 2
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo
Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow
The Warriors
Twisted Metal: Head On
Also reduced in price and added to the Greatest Hits list for $20 are:
A recent press release from signal studios shines some light on the update that has/will hit (depending on where you are) tower defense game, Toy Soldiers.
Along with adding survival mode, which was once only available to those that had a linked facebook account and played the facebook meta-game, they have also fixed the following bugs.
Survival Leaderboards overwrite bug fixed
Sniper Tower controls support Southpaw and Inverted options
Awarding of Brass Hat Achievement fixed
Major source of multiplayer disconnects affecting certain players fixed
Multiplayer tuning and balancing
Re-spawn Timer exploit fixed
Enjoy Toy Soldiers with the update and fixes! The Brass Hat Achievement glitch was annoying.
Do you have an Android? Do you have a lot of money to spend? Then you should check out this Vision-based augmented reality game running on HTC Desire. Go frag some Zengi aliens.
Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent has been around for a whole year now. Quite a feat for many free to play online games which usually are not able to get off their feet. Brought to you by ATLUS Online, it has become one of the best community driven MMORPGs on the market to date by providing a continuous stream of new updates and events held by the Game Masters.
ATLUS is celebrating their one year anniversary on June 11th by holding many different events this month including a huge contest for an iPad itself. The way to enter yourself into this contest to win Apple’s latest product is simply to log on. Every day for the month of June when you log on, you are entered into the contest for the iPad. Meaning if you were to make an account today, and play each day through the end of the contest you could potentially have 29 entries in itself.
Even if the iPad isn’t your cup of tea, the amount of events going on within the game is a huge draw for the player base. I’ve played various MMO’s in my time and after awhile the GM’s begin to let events and updates wane and unfortunately it creates a stagnant player base with little to do. However with ATLUS’ Neo Steam there is a constant stream of updates/events this month and they promise to continue as time goes on after their one year birthday.
A little bit about Neo Steam from ATLUS themselves:
Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only MMORPG of its kind, set in an imaginative steampunk world, where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions. The game transports players to a land where two nations battle over a precious resource called Neo Steam. From the onset, customization is key to each player’s experience, where they can choose which nation to join and select from a number of specialized classes. As players battle to expand their nation’s resources and protect their borders from invasion, they must learn to harness the Neo Steam technology to upgrade their equipment, learn new abilities, and progress in their chosen class.
G’day everyone, Playstation Store updates are up for this week for everyone to enjoy. Quite a few price updates to check out just below. Have a look around, there should be something for everyone this week. Let us know what your going to pick up this week.
Special note : There are quite a lot of permanent price cuts this week, just check them below. Grab yourself a bargain !! There are many other cool deals, demo’s vids, themes available this week so dig in and get cracking !!
Thanks SONY WE HEART YOU !! 😉
Updates
Ape Escape: On the Loose Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
Hot Shots Golf Open Tee Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
SOCOM: Fire Team Bravo Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $15.99)
Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $24.99)
Twisted Metal: Head On Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
LittleBigPlanet PSP Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Resistance: Retribution Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Secret Agent Clank Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Gran Turismo PSP Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Permanent Price Drop (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2 – Minis – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Stand O’ Food – Minis – Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)
Obscure: The Aftermath – Sale (now $14.99, original price $29.99)
Downloadable Games
Tecmo Bowl Throwback ($9.99)
The legend is back! Tecmo Bowl Throwback is a remake of the classic Tecmo Super Bowl, with the same rules and fast-paced gameplay as the original, but with the option to play it in brand new high definition 3D graphics. Switch it back to old school in real time with the same graphics and music from back in the day!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 213 MB
Planet Mini-Golf ($9.99)
With 16 courses rich in detail and gameplay, online play, and the ability to create and share courses with other players, Planet Mini-Golf offers the ultimate high-definition minigolf experience.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 743 MB
PSone Classics
N2O Nitrous Oxide ($5.99)
Pilot your Tunnel Runner into the Nitrous Oxide filled tubes of Neptune and destroy the emerging race of genetically mutated super warriors who threaten planet Earth. Download this PSone Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 70 MB
Game Demos (free)
Planet Mini-Golf Demo
With 16 courses rich in detail and gameplay, online play, and the ability to create and share courses with other players, Planet Mini-Golf offers the ultimate high-definition minigolf experience. Try out the free demo now!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 417 MB
Add-on Game Content
Dead To Rights: Retribution GAC Pack ($4.99)
“GAC Pack” features four new modes of play, including the all new Assault on the 87th Precinct and Riot Control Mode. In Assault on the 87the Precinct, take control of 3 different type of GAC soldiers in their efforts to liberate Grant City’s 87th Precinct. In Riot Control Mode, fend off waives of GAC assault forces as Jack and Shadow while playing for style and speed to achieve a maximum score. Also in the GAC Pack, new skins for Jack and Shadow, Action Mode which turns rounds into explosive rounds, Noir Mode allowing for replay of the game with authentic Noir Visuals, Trophies and Scoreboard support.
File size: 639 MB
Lost Planet 2 Map Pack #2 ($4.99)
Explore two extra battlefields in this Map Pack for LOST PLANET 2. “Dockyard Battle” takes the fight to the overland battleship construction site seen in Episode 4 of the Campaign mode, while “Frozen Wasteland” is a remake that returns you to the frozen tundra of the original game’s fan-favorite map.
File size: 65 MB
Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 15: Emperor Kit ($1.99)
Contains [Altis Rod], [Ring of Epsilon], [Heaven’s End], and [Imperial Guard]. You might be referred to as “Emperor” by your friends if you equip them all…
File size: 2.33 MB
Record Of Agarest War: Item Pack 16: Legend Kit ($1.99)
Contains [Rage Blaster], [S.O.C.], [Extra Frame], and [Chaos Frame], which are believed to have been created by a legendary blacksmith. This legendary power could be yours…
File size: 2.33 MB
Record Of Agarest War: Points Pack 5: Additional PP ($4.99)
This will increase your PP by 1,500PP! PP are shared points for your entire party and can be used to increase anyone’s stats. You’d have to defeat tons of enemies to collect this much PP. Don’t miss this opportunity!
File size: 2.33 MB
“Between The Lines” by Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
“Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)
Stone Temple Pilots Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Sex Type Thing,” “Between The Lines,” and “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
“Don’t You Evah” – Spoon ($1.99)
“Got Nuffin” – Spoon ($1.99)
“I Turn My Camera On” – Spoon ($1.99)
“Trouble Comes Running” – Spoon ($1.99)
Spoon Pack 01 ($6.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Spoon Pack 1. This pack includes “Don’t You Evah”, “Got Nuffin”, “I Turn My Camera On”, and “Trouble Comes Running” by Spoon.
“Alive” – P.O.D. ($1.99)
Rock Band Network
“Disengage” by Suicide Silence ($1.99)
“Forever In Your Hands” by All That Remains ($1.99)
“Get the Hell Out of Here” by Steve Vai ($1.99)
“The Future Soon” by Jonathan Coulton ($1.99)
“The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room)” by Flight of the Conchords ($1.99)
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype + Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer Bundle ($17.99)
The ultimate shoot ‘em up experience for your PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. This bundle contains both Soldner-X games (Soldnet-X 2: Final Prototype & Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer) in one
attractive package.
File size: 2.32 GB
Avatars
Super Street Fighter IV Avatars (x3) ($0.49)
File size: 109 KB – 122 KB (each)
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia today announced SingStar: Chart Hits, a compilation of hit songs for the popular series SingStar.
With a gold star range of chart topping tracks to choose from, you can pit your vocal skills against artists ranging from Mika, with We Are Golden, to La Roux’s Bulletproof. Or, perhaps you’re destined to be the next Australian Idol after perfecting Wes Carr’s Feels Like Woah or Guy Sebastian’s Art of Love. You can also rock out with Australian indie favourites Wolfmother and The Presets.
The game will be available this July on PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3.
