The Walt Disney Co. says it is acquiring Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing characters like Iron Man and Spider-Man into the Disney family.
Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of 5,000 Marvel characters.
Disney said Monday that Marvel shareholders will receive $30 per share in cash plus 0.745 Disney shares for every Marvel share they own.
It said the boards of Disney and Marvel have both approved the transaction, but it requires an antitrust review and the approval of Marvel shareholders.
Max Payne 3 the video is being developed by Rockstar Vancouver and published by Rockstar Games for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. This time around Max Payne will not be developed by Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment and not written by series creator Sam Lake.
Max Payne was originally scheduled for release in late 2009. However, it’s now been pushed back to 2010 to “benefit from having more development time”.
According to Rockstar’s Sam Houser, they are starting a new chapter of Max’s life with the game. “This is Max as we’ve never seen him before, a few years older, more world-weary and cynical than ever.” Since the last game. Max has left New York behind and has “drifted from bad to worse”. Max has been double-crossed in this new city and he is searching for the truth and a way out. His appearance has also been drastically changed. He is bald, has grown a full beard and has gained a noticeable increase in weight. He also no longer wears his trademark leather jacket.
The game is set in São Paulo, Brazil, where Payne is working in the private security sector working for a wealthy local family, set 12 years after the events of Max Payne 2.
The last time we saw him, Max was involved in the death of a senator, aiding a fugitive and murderering a fellow police officer. With his political connections gone, Max is cut loose from the NYPD and chased out of the city. The story picks up some years later, Max has settled in São Paulo, Brazil, where he works as the head of security for an industry magnate. A mild substance abuse problem notwithstanding, Max is contented with his life, no longer plagued with his old demons and genuinely wishes to move on.
His new life becomes threatened when an opportunistic Interpol agent blackmails him into spying on his employer and his family, the DaCostas, who Interpol believe to be heavily involved with GS, a crime syndicate responsible for drug trafficking and arms smuggling. Max becomes entangled in a dangerous web of lies and deceit that threatens to finish him off once and for all unless he can keep GS, Interpol and the DaCostas at bay long enough to escape his dire situation.
Features :
* The healing system will involve Max’s in-story addiction to painkillers.
* Max can wield two different guns, such as a revolver and an automatic.
* Max will only be able to have weapons in a realistic manner, i.e. he will only have one rifle or shotgun at a time and must drop a rifle to shoot in akimbo.
* At certain points, particularly when a boss has been thoroughly wounded, the computer will seize control of Max to execute pre-scripted “cinematic” kills without going into a typical cutscene.
* Cut scenes will be in real time.
* At times when Max is going through withdrawal, he will see hallucinations.
* Max can now use human shields.
*Many objects in the game are destructible, such as crates
* The cover system will be introduced in it, though it would not be ‘the focus of the game’
* Max will be able to perform life-saving kill shots should he be near death. If he manages to kill his killer before the screen goes black, he’ll spring back to life thanks to an adrenaline boost
Details :
Max Payne is designed with Rockstar’s RAGE Engine with Natural Motion’s Euphoria
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At the moment there is no in game footage. Keep any eye out on Capsule Computers as more information is released from Rockstar Games.
Check out the offical Max Payne 3 website to check out 6 screenshots and download the official Max Payne 3 wallpaper
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Capsule Computers recently interviewed Don Lim, General Manager of mobile phone software developer giant COM2US.
Com2us has been spearheading mobile game industry since its inception in 1998, with its No. 1 market position in Korea, the most advanced market for mobile games. In addition, Com2uS has been providing mobile games to 58 carriers (including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Three, O2, Vodafone and many others) in 39 countries, providing fun games to users throughout the world. Superior contents and game development/publishing capability have been highly recognized by both mobile game industry and financial institutions, constantly winning a large number of awards.
Enjoy the interview with Don. Capsule Computers is still running the Com2us game giveaway. If you havnt done so already jump on over to the competition and enter it. Competition will close at the end of this week. (Friday 4th September)
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Capsule Computers : – Com2us was first established in 1998. How many employees were employed at the time ? And how many employees are currently employed now around the world ?
Don Lim : – Com2uS was found by 3 university students including current CEO, Jiyoung Park and Executive VP and Jiyoung’s husband, Youngil Lee. Jiyoung and Youngil were dating and another classmate, Yujin Hyeon, who were in their senior year at Korea University started the company back then now Com2uS has over 300 employees with overseas offices in US, Japan and China. Com2uS is the first company to develop mobile game in Korea and the first mobile game company to be listed in public stock market (KOSDAQ: 078340) in 2007.
Capsule Computers : – What do you believe have been your greatest challenges designing games for the US mobile phone market ?
Don Lim : –
The first challenge on mobile gaming in general is to provide fun gaming experience to the phone users who have been using mobile phone for making phone calls. It required a long learning curve for the users to breake the prejudice that the mobile game are dull and not fun. With each milestone of successful mobile games in Korea, we proved ourselves that mobile games are actually fun.
Although there are a lot of limitations in mobile phone to design a fun game, Com2uS has been developing high-end quality games for mobile phones in Korea, which is one of the most advanced country in the world with the most advanced handsets and network capability. Such rich environment for mobile service raised the bar on Korea users’ expectation on creative and in-depth games and we had to lift those bars with our success.
When we tried to bring our successful games from Korea to US market, the game had to be ported to low-end handsets, which then lost much of the gaming experience. Also US mobile game market was too much driven by the game brand from other game platforms and the big license games based on famous franchise and movies. Former had to We still believe mobile game should be designed for the mobile phone environment and take advantage of the phone’s capability such as network and limited screens and keypads. One of the most successful mobile game in Korea was Mini Game Pack series and it was one-button game in package of 10 mini games. We released the 4th sequel and it is reaching unprecedented 10M download.
Capsule Computers : – Com2us was selected as one of the 11 best developers for the Apple iphone. What do you believe is the main reason why the Com2us games on the Apple iphone are such a success ?
Don Lim : – Com2us has years of experience on how to design a fun game in mobile environment. As mentioned above, we are not designing a watered-down version of PC games or video console games, but to design an original game from scratch optimized for mobile environment. Apple iPhone was another great environment to bring our experience of successful mobile games and we could add more creativeness and ideas to iPhone games because it was much more free environment than the mobile phone.
Capsule Computers :- Currently there are a total of six iPhone games available for download from the App store. Which one do you believe is Com2us most successful iphone game and why ?.
Don Lim – Currently, Baseball Slugger: Home Run Race 3D is the most successful game because not only it was the top 5 game in the App Store recently, but also it has all the element of great iPhone game such as intuitive touch control, high-end 3D graphics, instant onine matchup mode and game items to build up the game character and later to adopt in-game purchase business model.
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Capsule Computers : – Com2us currently has two fantastic Baseball games on the iPhone.
What are the major differences between them and for what type of audience are both games marketed at.
Don Lim : – Baseball Slugger: Home Run Race 3D is the first Online Home Run Matchup game to challenge the opponent from all around the world through any available network. It’s targeted for all casual sports fans and even who doesn’t like baseball. Anyone who wants to hit a Home Run could enjoy this game.
9 Innings: Pro Baseball 2009 is a Real Baseball Simulation game targeted for baseball fans who enjoys the gameplay and baseball strategy. With the coach system, you can hire different coaches for different strategy throughout the game, not to mention to enjoy the full 9 Innings of baseball.
Download 9 Innings ProBaseball 2009 from iTunes now : Click on image below :
Capsule Computers : – Role Playing games / MMORPG are very popular all over the world. Com2us was first to develop Java-based and MMORPG mobile games. Are there any plans at the moment for a RPG / MMORPG game on the iPhone.
Don Lim : – Com2us has released the first Touch Action RPG last year, Chronicles of Inotia: Legend of Feanor and it’s one of the top RPG game in App Store. We are developing its sequel targeted for Q4 2009 release.
Also, Com2uS is working on the full MMORPG targeted for early next year’s release and this game will be very interesting to all the iPhone developers and users. IMO: World of Magic is a unprecendented full mobile MMORPG for feature phone which was released 3 years ago in Korea. In 2006 BREW conference, the whole industry paid attention to our first mobile RPG with astonishment and excitement. We will bring the success of mobile MMORPG, IMO, to iPhone environment to replicate such success.
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Capsule Computers : – Action Sandbox games like Grand Theft Auto, Saints Row, Crackdown etc are very popular styles of genres. Do you believe that games of that size and magnitude are capable of being developed on mobile phones. If so would Com2us be the first once again to bring that style of game to the market ?
Don Lim : – Started as a mobile game developer, Com2uS is now repositioning as multi-platform game developer and publisher. We have been focusing on iPhone game and other smartphone game markets. Recent release of PC online golf game, known as Golf Star, in Korea is one of our game portfolio to develop anything from simple games to more in-depth games. Since the borders between a mobile phones and portable gaming devices are becoming vague, it’s possible that games from different platforms could be developed on phone environment. However, game design must be changed and optimized for such environment. Watered down version with limited functions and gameplay cannot be successful game. The first touch action RPG, Chronicles of Inotia and rhythm action game, World of Tunes are the good examples of how we optimized the game to iPhone touch UI environment.
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Capsule Computers : – What do you believe is the future of mobile game technology. Which company/phone has what it takes to be the leader in this field to provide game developers the tools to create bigger and better games.
Don Lim : – Com2us has been in the forefront of adopting new technology into new games. Mobile MMORPG and 3D graphic games are good examples that we Developer has to take advantage of the current technology to design a fun game. The one who has ‘Platform Leadership’ will provide easy development environment for the developers and easy interface for the users. The company who can control the platform could provide the standard development environment and tool so developers don’t need to worry about the portabilty of the game to different phones. Also they need to create an easy User Interface for the users for intuitive control and accessibility to enjoy the game.
Capsule Computers : –Will Com2us be attending this year’s Tokyo Game Show 2009 in Japan. And if so where will you be located on the game floor.
Don Lim : – We don’t have plan to set up a booth in Tokyo Game Show but our staff from Tokyo office will attend the show. Also Com2us will be attending Gstar 2009 in Korea.
Capsule Computers : – What can players / consumers expect from Com2us moving forward. Are there already plans or upcoming games that you are able to let your fan know about ?
Don Lim : – We are planning to release more iPhone games next year as well as other platform games such as Windows Mobile and Android. Check out our Fan Page at www.com2us.com/facebook and currently we are running CBT for our next game, Sniper Vs Sniper: Online. Also you can follow us at www.Twitter.com/Com2uS for latest news on our games too.
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Capsule Computers would like to thank Don Lim for his time and would like to wish Com2us all the best with their future release games. Capsule Computers will keep all its readers up to date with all the latest news in whats new at Com2Us. Also as Don mentioned sign up to Twitter and follow Com2us with the latest updates, along with Facebook. Finally dont forget to check out the official Com2us website as well.
About a month ago Umbrella announced its Outbreak Mints. A lot of Zombies went out and purchased them thinking it would make them fit in with the regular crowd .. pitty it didnt work out.. now that that the zombies have given up on them. Capsule Computers have been able to source a few packets to give a way to some of it’s fine citizens.
To win a pack of these fine minty fresh mints .. its as easy as A-B-C
Telling us in 25 words or less What is your favourite Resident Evil Game and Why
C – Brush your teeth and use mouthwash every day to combat Zombie breath 😉
Have a look at the Zombie Mints below and enjoy the article.
Ever woken up with Zombie breath ? do you feel like your always scaring the opposite sex away as soon as you open your mouth ? Does the family dog do the runner out of the house and hide under it as soon as you come anywhere near it ?
Well worry no more. Here at Umbrella Corporation our mission is to help you blend in .. even though you might look a little pale and your skin might be rotten and falling off. You’re dragging that left foot around .. and you’re constantly wanting brains for dinner.
We might not be able to solve all your problems. But we can help you keep that mouth of yours smelling as fresh as a daisy.
Introducing the Umbrella Outbreak Mints. Take one of these and your zombie breath worries will go away for the whole day. People will still run away screaming in fear, but at least you know that deep down your breath will always be smelling minty fresh.
Try some today and don’t delay.
This is an Unbrella Corporation public announcement
No Humans were eaten by Zombies with fresh minty breath in the making of this announcement ….. Yet
Rockstar have announced Debut trailer of The Balad Of Gay Tony. Coming out on 1st September 2009.
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Along with the debut trailer, grab brand new character artwork desktops –
the second and third pieces revealed and released from The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Microsoft has reduced the price of it’s Xbox Elite model by $100. The announcement was made today for the US, UK, and Europe. HOWEVER This price change will take effect in Australian on the 22nd September.
The new price for the Xbox 360 Elite in Australia will be $449, which will be approx $50 cheaper than Sony’s new Playstation 3 Slim console which will be released on the 1st September.
Microsoft have also announced that they are planning on moving to two versions of Xbox 360 in the market, currently they have 3 versions. Microsoft are planning on phasing out the Xbox 360 Pro model which is currently available at $399.
The Xbox 360 Arcade model will remain at $299.
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Also below are the prices for US Customers :
Starting Friday, August 28th the price of the Xbox 360 Elite is getting a $100 price cut in the United States.
Xbox 360 Elite $399.99 now $299.99*
Xbox 360 Pro $299.99 now $249.99* While supplies last
Xbox 360 Arcade $199.99 $199.99*
* (ERP) Estimated retail price in the United States
If you own a Playstation 3 and have access to the Playstation Network .. why not give FAT PRINCESS a go.
The fine people over at Titan Games Studio have made possibly the most addictive multiplayer game for the Playstation network.
“Brief Description of Fat Princess”
In Fat Princess, the player joins one of two opposing teams consisting of up to 16 cartoon characters, each with the goal of rescuing their team’s princess from the other team’s castle (similar to capture the flag modes found in other multiplayer video games). In order to make their opponents’ task more difficult, players can feed captive princesses more and more food so that she will become heavier and harder to carry back to her respective castle.
Players may change their character classes and abilities on the fly by picking up hats that are generated at their team’s base. Hats can also be found on the battlefield where enemies have fallen. The game’s six classes include the villager, mage, priest, warrior, worker, and ranger. Titan Studios has teased three additional classes: the ninja, pirate and chef. Each class has its own unique set of weapons and abilities. The “hat machines” may be upgraded to produce hats that will enhance the strength and effectiveness of their respective class. Upgrades additionally provide an alternate weapon for the player to utilize.
In order to upgrade certain machines, players must use resources found outside the castle walls. Resources include wood and metal and are gathered by worker class characters by chopping down trees or mining metal and bringing them back to the castle or a team’s captured outpost.
In addition to the game’s primary mode, a team deathmatch mode is available. Two single-player modes are also in the game, a story mode that implements the same mechanics as those found in the primary mode, and a survival mode that tests the player’s ability to face twelve increasingly difficult waves of enemies in an arena.
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