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Interview with The Behemoth

January 14, 2010

MasterAbbott recently sat down with several members of The Behemoth team inlcuding Dan Paladin, John Baez, and Kelly Revak. The Behemoth are newest product sponsor of Capsule Computers. The Behemoth is an independent console game developer that specializes in making collectible games that are fun to play and beautiful to look at. Founded by veteran console developers in 2003, the Behemoth is headquartered in San Diego, California. They are the creators of both Alien Hominid & Castle Crashers.

Enjoy the interview below :

Question 1 : Do The Behemoth create games on all the major platforms, such as PC, XBOX, PS3, Nintendo, DS, iPhone ? Is development of The Behemoth Games done in-house ? How many software developers are employed by The Behemoth Games ?

-The Behemoth is a licensed developer for Xbox360, PS3, and wii. We do all the development of our games in house. We make our own dreams come true. Currently The Behemoth has about 12 people on the team, and that is with a big recent expansion.

Question 2 : The Apple iphone / iTouch is starting to be one of the biggest consumer products used worldwide at the moment for mobile gaming. Currently how many iPhone / iTouch games do The Behemoth have available for purchase via iTunes ? Do you have any plans to develop new titles for the iPhone ?

-While we don’t currently have any games available for iPhone or iTouch, we hope to do some stuff for mobile gaming at some point. We just have so many things going on already!

Question 3 : What was the development process like in creating the ever so popular Castle Crashers ? What sort of research was done in creating a new and certainly very enjoyable and challenging game for players, please explain the entire process from Storyboarding, concept art, QA etc.

– The early inspiration for Castle Crashers was the flash game Dad n’ Me that Tom Fulp, Dustball, and Dan Paladin worked on. It was well received, but to make a console title we needed a better concept than beating up children, lol. So we started thinking about four player adventure ideas and once we got to the Knight character we decided to start running with that. From then on, it was really just a matter of playing with things until it felt right. What we really wanted to do was capture the feeling of the old school beat em’ up genre.

Question 4 : For new players not aware of The Behemoth. What sort and style of games do you have available for consumers. Please explain in as much detail the broad range of titles available to consumers. Are most of the Games created by The Behemoth only suitable for a specific age rating or can anyone enjoy playing The Behemoth Games.

– We currently have 2 games available , Alien Hominid HD, and Castle Crashers. They both have 2D hand-drawn art and a lot of humor. While there is some cartoony violence, there are “gore settings” so you can take that part out to make the game more suitable for younger players. Since Alien Hominid, we’ve been working to make our games more and more accessible to wider ranges of players. We’ve heard from fans of Castle Crashers that an age range of kids just barely old enough to hold a controller up to grandparents are enjoying playing it, so anyone can play!

Question 5 : Finally what can fans and consumers expect to see in terms of innovative, creative and new games from The Behemoth. What new titles can we all expect to see in the future and on what gaming platform will they be made available on.

-Hopefully just a string of awesome fun titles! The new game we’re working on, we don’t have a name for yet so we’ve just been calling it Game #3. Its a 2D platformer with lots of elements of other genres going on. Its already really fun and crazy, and we’re not even done tinkering with it yet. Platform(s) are still being determined for this title. We are also currently working on bringing Castle Crashers to the PS3!

Once again Capsule Computers would like to thank the team over at The Behemoth for taking the time from their busy schedule in answering these questions and informing our readers about The Behemoth, its history, its games and it’s future.

* Want to win a BEHEMOTH Game ? POSSIBLY CASTLE CRASHERS on XBOX LIVE ARCADE ?? *

Leave a comment below.

Tell us what you think The Behemoth should call their new platform game they have named as GAME #3 for the moment.

Let’s try and get 30-60 suggestions once we get there, I’ll pick 5 winners (OR Maybe The Behemoth might pick them… SO MAKE THEM GOOD !!) Who know’s they might even use your suggestion to name their game !!

Also feel free to link this interview on your blogs or in your twitter. The sooner we 30-60 comments to sooner someone wins.

Dark Void SHOW OFF YOUR SWAG PHOTO CONTEST

Capcom

Philip Federico

January 14, 2010

Dark Void SHOW OFF YOUR SWAG PHOTO CONTEST

Capcom are running a Dark Void contest over at the Official Dark Void Website. You only have 4 days left to enter, and ENTER YOU MUST !!

What do you have to do ? Well it’s very simple. Strap on your JET PACK and fly on over to the Dark Void website. Login and then click on the MISSIONS tab. Then click on Full Mission Details for SHOW OFF YOUR SWAG PHOTO CONTEST

In entering this contest you can go in the running to win an Xbox 360 Elite gaming and entertainment console! Capcom games or limited edition Dark Void merchandise. Capcom have tons of prizes to go around for this Mission!

NOW remember you don’t need SWAG to enter the competition once you click on the FULL MISSION DETAILS. Capcom have provided another way to enter. So don’t Delay JET PACK your way over to Dark Void site today. The fate of HUMANITY RESTS IN OUR HANDS !!

Here are some photo’s MasterAbbott took today at his Local EBGAMES Store with all his SWAG

Now don’t be SHY !! Get on over to the DARK VOID site. Login grab all the details you need and get CRACKING !! You only have 4 days left the Contest ends on the 19th of January !!

Matt Hazard Blood Bath And Beyond Walkthrough Guide

Xbox 360

Philip Federico

January 14, 2010

D3 Publishing has been very generous in sharing with us the walkthough guide for it’s newest title on both Xbox Live Arcade & Playstation Network

MATT HAZARD : BLOOD BATH AND BEYOND

The guide walks you though a lot of the basics and gives you all you need to know on beating those hard to take down bosses.

Thank you once again for D3 Publishing. Hope this guide comes in handy

Stay tuned, we’ll have a Matt Hazard Review coming up soon. And some game codes to give away as well. So make sure you’re all on your best behaviour 😉

Click below to download the guide MattHazardBBB_Walkthrough

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World Of Tunes FREE for one day only

Philip Federico

January 14, 2010

For 1 day only Com2us have announced that one of the Best Rhythm Action Games in App Store will be FREE !! Pick this up before its too late.

Check out the details below. Click on the BUY NOW to be taken over to the iTunes store (dont worry about the price below once you get into iTunes it will show up as free !! but be quick)

THANKS Com2us !!

Best iPhone apps at AppStoreHQ

KEY FEATURES

– 4 Different Rhythm Action Game Modes: Story Mode, DJ Mode, Crazy Mode, Free Play Mode!
– Immerse Story line with 14 unique stages each with synchronized music and game play!
– 4 Customized boss stages with unique music and individualized attacks!

PLAY DETAIL

Save the World of Tunes by orchestrating the Tuneys in defeating the invading alien overlords.

The adorable Tuneys bounce into aerobatic action as you tap along according to the rhythmic music.

Full screen touch controls immerses you in a fully interactive adventure.

Fun for all ages with easy to learn controls

Various types of beats from indigenous music to electric piano music

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WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2010 on iPhone

Philip Federico

January 14, 2010

It’s time to LAYETH the smacketh down once again but this time on the iPhone whilst your sitting on the bus or train on the way home. Let off some steam, FU someone with the aid of John Cena, pull of the Tombstone with the legendary Undertaker or create your own custom Superstar and take on the WWE Superstars from the ground up.

THQ have done quite a good job with Smackdown vs. Raw 2010. There are a total of 11 superstars to choose from and 6 different arenas and a very comprehensive career mode.

Check out the full details below. Click on the BUY NOW and be taken straight to the Tunes store Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 is only $4.99 US

Best iPhone apps at AppStoreHQ

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The official WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 game on your iPhone!

Create your own Superstar from the ground up and rise from obscurity to legendary fame as you face the Superstars of SmackDown, Raw and ECW. Adjust your Superstar’s appearance, unlock new clothes, accessories, tattoos and signature moves, boost his fighting capabilities and show the crowd what you’re made of! Additionally, adopt the role of your favorite WWE Superstar and enter customizable Exhibition matches for some quick action.

Have YOU got what it takes to become a Superstar?

• Features 11 real-life Superstars from Raw, SmackDown and ECW.
• Compete in 6 WWE arenas, including the legendary WrestleMania.
• Visible on-screen Action Icons keep you aware of your options at any point in the game.
• Create-a-Superstar – and develop him further as new options become gradually unlocked.
• Comprehensive Career Mode with an easy entry coupled with constantly expanding options and choice.

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Tatsunoko Vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Shooters

Philip Federico

January 14, 2010

Just when you think TvC: Ultimate All-Stars is out of surprises, Capcom throws this little surprise our way

TvC: Ultimate All-Shooters is a 2D shoot-em-up in the style of past Capcom classics as “Legendary Wings” and “Commando.” It takes place on the snow-covered wastelands of Lost Planet, and pits you against hordes of hungry Akrid bugs.

It has four unique playable characters: Ryu and the PTX-40A from the Capcom side, and Ken the Eagle and Tekkaman from the Tatsunoko side. All of the characters move in their own way, and have character-specific regular and special attacks (shinku-hadoken anyone?). It has mini-bosses, bosses, and MEGA bosses, different paths to take through the game, and you can play up to 4-player coop!

The best part? This game is built into Tatsunoko Vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars already. Any fans of OG Capcom shooters needs to check this one out.

Check out the video below courtesy of IGN

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Let us know what you think of this cool little extra 🙂

Moden Warfare 2 Surpasses $1 Billion in Retail Sales Worldwide

Playstation 3

Philip Federico

January 14, 2010

Extra Extra Read All About it !!

Press Release from Activision:

Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Surpasses $1 Billion in Retail Sales Worldwide

Game Continues to Set Retail Sell-Through Records

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan 13, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — announced today that Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continues to set sell-through records crossing the $1 billion mark in retail sales worldwide since its launch in November, according to internal Activision estimates.

In its first five days alone, the game sold an estimated $550 million worldwide, outpacing five-day worldwide theatrical box office gross figures for such films as Avatar, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and The Dark Night, according to internal Activision estimates and boxofficemojo.com.

“Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 2 has exceeded our expectations and shattered theatrical box office and video game records,” said Robert Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. “There are only a handful of entertainment properties that have ever reached the $1 billion mark, which illustrates the power of the Call of Duty franchise and mass appeal of this game.”

Capcom Working On Project Natal Game Based On Old Franchise

Philip Federico

January 13, 2010

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There’s been a lot of talk about what Capcom is planning with Xbox 360’s Project Natal. Capcom’s VP of strategic planning and business development Christian Svensson had this to say at this years CES 2010 :

“I can’t talk about what we’re doing on Natal right now yet because we haven’t announced it, although we have announced that we’re working on stuff,”

“I think you’ll see again a brand focus on what we’re doing there [on Natal], perhaps a brand we haven’t seen in a while,”

Christian did mention that Capcom will not be releasing this mystery game on launch day as they want to make sure it’s done right and not half baked. I totally stand behind his statement there as its always good to wait an extra week or month to iron out all issues, bugs etc and make a perfect game instead of getting it out there just to please the fans. Then getting ripped a new one because it’s buggy.

I think that Capcom fans around the world would agree with with Christian there.

Now to the million dollar question thats on every Capcom fan’s lips, mind, and hearts. What’s this myster game ?? A Brand we haven’t seen in a while.

A Brand we haven’t seen on Xbox ? or on Playstation, or on the Nintendo in a while ? Was the last time we played it on the Super Nintendo ? The NES ? In the Arcades ??? Geeze that statement is far too open !!

Well we’re all going to have to wait and see. Hopefully someone might be able to squeeze out a bit more information from Christian.

This might be a job for Super MasterAbbott 😉 Able to leap tall VP’s of Strategic planning and business development in a single bound !! Able to use his x-ray vision to see what color .. unmm sorry ehhh .. ok well I’ll do my best to find out on behalf of all you Capcom fans out there !! 😉

STAY TUNED !!