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Final Fantasy XIII deals

 

Haven’t already pre-order your copy of Final Fantasy XIII, then check out the deals at Target and Amazon, maybe one of these will wet your appetite for the game.

Target is offering a $10 gift card with purchase of either the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 version.

Amazon is offering a $10 pre-order incentive credit towards future video game purchases for both versions as well.

If you don’t like either of these deals you can always pre-order from Gamestop and receive “a 32-page mini strategy guide. This mini guide contains direct samples from Piggyback’s 260-page, complete guide to Final Fantasy XIII. Available for store customers only, while supplies last.
In-Store Pickup / Store Customers: Mini strategy guide will be available at time of reservation.”

Me personally, I’d buy the game at Target and then use the $10 gift card towards the guide (but we all know you don’t really need the guide…)

Also if you live in Australia check out the great deals over at fishpond for Final Fantasy XIII.  Where ever you are around the world you should be able to grab yourself a great deal on the game.

Splinter Cell Conviction CO-OP & MP Trailer

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Boy oh boy do we have a great SCC co-op / mp trailer for you today. 

Splinter Cell Conviction Co-Op

Ubisoft have released some very useful information regarding Splinter Cell Conviction multiplayer.  The multipayer campaign will be a totally original experience focusing on the events prior to the single player campaign, with 4 exclusive maps, new settings new characters and a total of 5-6 hours of additional gameplay.  There will also be 3 difficulty levels.

The Prologue Coop Story mode sends the players to Russia to discover the origins of the Threat against Washington. Together, Archer & Kestrel (playable characters) will embark on a mission that will require their cooperation and combined skills: that will test their (but really your) mettle every step of the way, and that will shake their very convictions as special agents.

Check out the trailer and everything including all the playable modes including extras will be revealed !! 🙂

Leave a comment below and let us know what you think of this new multiplayer co-op experience from Ubisoft.

EA and Klei Entertainment Join Forces to create SHANK

News from EA, they have teamed up with Klei Entertainment to bring us SHANK !! What’s shank you say… well read the press release below to find out more 🙂 

EA Partners, a division of EA and award-winning independent development studio Klei Entertainment announced today an exclusive publishing agreement to bring the provocative new game Shank to Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC this summer. Featuring a unique art style inspired by graphic novels and golden age comics, Shank blends the intensity of classic 2D side-scrolling action games with a gripping and mature storyline.  The cinematic brawler is a finalist for “Excellence in Visual Art” at this year’s Independent Games Festival and will be featured at the IGF Pavilion during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco next week.

“Our mission at EA Partners is to work with the best talent across the game industry, and we are thrilled to extend our expertise to the leading creative developers in downloadable indie games,” said Jamil Moledina, Outreach Director, Business Development at EA Partners.  “The team at Klei Entertainment is among the best in the world at developing fun and engaging titles for digital distribution platforms, and Shank is an amazing experience.”

“As an independent development studio, we always focus on creating great, authentic experiences for players. Working with EA Partners expands our distribution and allows us to bring Shank to a much wider audience,” said Jamie Cheng, CEO of Klei Entertainment. “They have been a fantastic partner and their understanding of the space is incredibly exciting.”

Taking place in a stylized, modern-Western setting, Shank tells a classic betrayal story directed through a sophisticated cinematic lens, with addictive action gameplay found in classic 2D side-scrolling games.  Klei Entertainment was represented in the deal by CAA.  For more information on Shank, please visit the Official Site and follow the development team on Twitter at klei.

Games For Windows is offering great Deals

Dont’ you wish you were as tough and powerful as Ryu …. MasterAbbott does 😉 Well now you all can with the help of Capcom & Microsoft’s Games For Windows.

Throughout the entire month of March, Games for Windows will be offering games for extremely good deals.

The first deal is Street Fighter IV for 50% off. Which means that this superb fighting game will only cost you $20 for a limited time.

To Buy any of these games Click HERE

Check that link on March 6th, 19th and 26th for even more great deals!

Mafia 2 Trailer BOOM BOOM !!

Developed by 2K Czech, Mafia II is scheduled for a Spring 2010 release on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. BOOM BOOM 😉

I don’t know about you guys but I personally loved the original Mafia.  I played it on PC and throurougly enjoyed every minute of it.  I can’t waint to get my hands on this long awaited sequel.  Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think of it.

I believe that Mafia II is going really turn some heads.  What’s everyone else think ?

More Details below :

Title: Mafia® II
Publisher: 2K Games
Developer: 2K Czech
Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows-based PC
OFLC Rating:   Not Yet Rated
Release Date:  Early 2010
Web Site:  http://www.mafia2game.com

Product Overview

From the developers of the award-winning Mafia comes Mafia II, a beautifully crafted look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. Expanding upon the original hit that captivated more than 2 million gamers around the world, 2K Czech takes players deeper into the Mafia with a mature and exciting experience that will immerse players like never before.

Powered by 2K Czech’s next-generation engine built specifically for Mafia II, players will experience the true evolution of the Mafia game that defined a genre. Gunfights, hand-to-hand combat and vehicular exploration feature new depth and dimension that allow players to experience the world of Mafia II in a way that will keep them coming back for more.

Storyline

Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood. It was on the streets that Vito learns that joining the Mafia is the only route to wealth and respect for people of his standing. Wanting to escape the life of hardship that his father led, he dreams about becoming a “Made Man.” 

A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets. Starting with low-level jobs like robbery and stealing cars, Vito and Joe escalate quickly up the Mafia family ladder…but the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as glamorous as it seems.

Features

• Immersive Gangster Experience: Through strong, authentic characterization, compelling narrative and stunning presentation, the mature storyline will make players understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mafia
• Action-Packed Gameplay: Take part in heart-stopping car-to-car chases, visceral hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay, all of which come together to form a deep and engrossing gameplay experience
• Illusion Engine™: 2K Czech’s proprietary Illusion Engine, allows gamers to explore Empire Bay’s 10 square miles while transitioning from beautifully rendered outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors seamlessly without the need for loading times
• Authentic Portrayal of Mid-20th Century America:  Experience an epic story set across two decades where the clothing, cars and advertising are meticulously created to replicate the feel of a ‘40s and ‘50s American city; as players progress through the eras the city and its elements will change to reflect the time period.
• Soundtrack Reflects the Mood of the Era:  Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia II features tracks from some of the era’s most influential artists

Screenshots

 

 

Dark Void Zero and Mega Man 10 released today !!

Capcom’s have announced that their retro classics, Dark Void™ Zero and Mega Man 10 are released for download today.

The classic Dark Void Zero is available on the DSiWare store today. Players take on the role of Rusty, the first human born in the Void who must take on the Watchers in a quest to stop their domination of Earth. With the help of Rusty’s good friend, Nikola Tesla, and his state-of-the-art rocket pack, Rusty must battle against the Watchers across three intense levels of non-stop action. Dark Void Zero can be downloaded today across Europe & Australia for 500 Nintendo points.

Continuing with the retro fun, Mega Man 10 is out on WiiWare for 1000 Wii points. The original 2D classic Mega Man returns, taking the series back to its old school roots with action platform gameplay and classic 8-bit NES style graphics and sound. Set within the Mega Man universe it comes as no surprise that robot antics are at play once again. A suspicious outbreak of Robot flu has broken out infecting robots across the world. It’s up to Mega Man to take on this sinister threat and get to the bottom of this viral mystery.

On April 5 th an extra treat will be available for Mega Man fans. Playable character Bass will be available to download on WiiWare to help players on their mission to take on the suspicious Robot flu.

Let us know who’s picked up these 2 classic games, gives a rundown, even write us up an review in the forums if you do we might throw something special your way 🙂

Walmart offers Wii Sports Resort in limited Wii Bundle

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A new limited Wii bundle comes with everything a normal package comes with (wii, wiimote, nunchuck, wii sports), as well as Wii Sports Resort and Wii MotionPlus. All with the same exact price of $199

Don’t have a Wii yet? Might as well pick up this bundle. This bundle is limiter though and will only be available while supplies last.

Be warned, if you are a hardcore gamer, the Wii is not the console for you; although there are a few exclusive gems that are worth a buy on the Wii. So if you are buying a Wii for gaming pleasure (not exercise) and want some fun games, pick these up as well.

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Metroid Trilogy (3 awesome games, for the price of 1)

DEAL: Get Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising for 75% off

Until Monday March 8th, Steam is discounted Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising by 75%. The normal price tag of $30 is now $7.50. If you were looking for an excuse to buy this game, this is an extremely good excuse!


Buy the Game HERE

Let us know if you end up buying this BARGAIN !! 🙂

Capsule Computers Weekly Competition Winners !!

Be an Active Member Of The Capsule Computers Community AND WIN GREAT PRIZES !!!!!

WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT THIS IS A PERMANENT COMPETITION !!!

TO BE IN THE RUNNING THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO

Join up and be an official Capsule Computers community member, click here to do so or click the REGISTER on the top right side of the menu.  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 EVERY DAY !!  IT’S THAT EASY !! 

This week we have chosen 4 lucky winners  !! These winners have REGISTERED as members on Capsule Computers, RT’d our comments on twitter, they have commented on the articles on the site and have taken a genuine interest in being an active member of the Capsule Computers Community which is now starting to grow bigger and bigger each day !!

Here are the lucky 4 winners !! In order : 

1:  Andrenekoi – (We would like to note that Andrenekoi ReTwittered over 95% of our twitters this past week and also commented the most on all our posts on the site !!! HE HAS DONE A FANTASTIC JOB !!  … Who can beat Andrenekoi next week ?  Do you think you can beat his Re-Tweet record ??  Lets find out next week) 

2 : Ty

3 : PlayingMantis

4: Inphi

If you are one of these lucky winners you will be receiving an email shortly (within 24hours) to let you know what you have won 🙂

That’s this weeks Community Competition out of the way.  Just to let you know if you live in Australia, next Friday night 12th March we have our official Xbox 360 sponsored Community Play date night were you can play Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 with the Capsule Computers crew and win some cool prizes.  Check here for more info.

ALSO we have the Fishpond & Capsule Computers MEGA Competition.  Make sure you enter this one to go into the running to win either Halo ODST, Modern Warfare 2 or Eye PET.  This is a cool competition check it out here.

FINALLY !! and this is a BIGGIE !!  We mentioned this last week and at the end of this month (MARCH) we will be introducing a new monthly competition called : 

Capsule Computers 8bit Warrior Award

This will go to the most active member of the Capsule Computers Community for the month.  Someone that has REGISTERED as a member, RT’s our twitters, Comments on our articles, posts in the forums, contributes by writing community reviews on games etc.  That lucky person will a FULL RETAIL GAME !!! on either XBOX, PLAYSTATION, NINTENDO WII or PC

Well  thats it for now !! Congrats to all the lucky winners above and make sure you all continue to keep as active as possible on Capsules Computers 🙂

Let us know what you think of the weekly running comp and also the new Monthly competition.

Final Fantasy XIII Graphic Comparison

Final Fantasy XIII is coming out next week, but you are still in hot debate with your friends on which system to buy it for? Well below you will find a graphical comparison of the two systems.

PS3

Xbox 360

You may or may not be able to notice a difference (I am the worst at seeing the slight graphical differences between different systems and TVs) but as you may (or may not) be able to tell, the Xbox 360 version is a little choppier.

But that doesn’t really matter! You’ll be too busy playing the game and loving it to notice such a small graphic difference.