Yes I’m off to Tokyo on Tuesday 15th for a well deserved holiday. Also no holiday will be complete without a bit of work on the side. I’ll also be making my way over to one of the most anticipated shows of 2009 :
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009 !!!
The show starts on Thursday the 24th of September and ends on Sunday the 27th.
Tokyo Game show does not need any introduction and so I’m not gonna bore you with all the formalities. All the major gaming companies will be there ESPECIALLY CAPCOM !! which I cant wait to see.
Stay tuned for lots and lots of pics of everything I can snap a camera at 😉
While I’m away checking out Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Tokyo.. I wont be able to update as regularly as I do now. But I’ll do my best at keeping you all informed as best I can 🙂
Keep on checking Capsule Computers at least once again and also make sure you enter the running competitions that I keep open till I return.
Announced by Microsoft today : Turn 10’s Xbox 360 exclusive racer Forza Motorsport 3 will hit the Xbox Live Marketplace on September 24.
The single-player demo will let players race five different cars on the Camino Viejo track, and then compare their lap times to those of others care of the online leaderboards.
Microsoft also noted that the Forza 3 will contain an amazing amount of cars, more than 400 cars on over 100 tracks to race on.
To add to the great success so far FORZA 3 has now gone GOLD.
Forza 3 will be available in Europe on October 23 and North America on October 27.
What do you get in the demo ??? Well you get to drive 5 cars as shown below :
2007 Porsche #80 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR
2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro
2009 Ferrari California
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR
2009 Mini John Cooper Works
If you haven’t already pre-ordered this fantastic game. What are you wait for ?? Get out there and do it now !!
Quite a few updates this week. TMNT Re-Shelled is one to look out for.
Full Downloadable Games
TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled ($9.99)
The Turtles are back! The game has been recreated in beautiful full 3D HD graphics and enhanced animations but still has all of the favorite moments and gameplay from the original.
ESRB Rated 10+
File size: 369 MB
PSone Classics PS3 / PSP
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain ($5.99)
Kain is out for vengeance, and nothing but blood will shake his thirst!
Rated M
File size: 453 MB
Silent Hill ($5.99)
Celebrating the franchise’s 10th anniversary, Silent Hill is back instilling the fear of the creepy town in you once again.
Rated M
File size: 294 MB
Syphon Filter 2 ($5.99)
Deadly Espionage in a World Held Hostage!
Rated M
File size: 899 MB
Game Demos (free)
Katamari Forever Demo
Download the Katamari Forever Demo and get ready for the wackiest adventure ever to hit the PS3!
Rated E
File size: 539 MB
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes Demo
Download the demo for the all-new Clone Wars game Republic Heroes! Be the hero and save the Republic as your favorite Jedi and Clone Trooper characters from the hit TV series!
Rated T
File size: 450 MB
TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled — Trial Version
The Turtles are back! The game has been recreated in beautiful full 3D HD graphics and enhanced animations but still has all of the favorite moments and gameplay from the original.
Rated 10+
File size: 369 MB
Add-on Game Content
High Velocity Bowling Heather ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl — High Velocity style! Add Heather Haughtfer to your High Velocity Bowling roster. Heather is an 8th grade teacher who never has trouble keeping her male students’ attention. She exhibits excellent speed control, but with guys always volunteering to do things for her, she doesn’t have much power behind her throws. Download includes Heather’s special Gimm-n-A ball, plus the new After school Playground lane.
File size: 38 MB
High Velocity Bowling Ball Pack — Graphic Patterns ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl — High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “Graphic Patterns” theme bowling balls.
File size: 5.36 MB
High Velocity Bowling Ball Pack — Back To School ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl — High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “Back 2 School” theme bowling balls.
File size: 5.08 MB
PAIN Celebrity Character 2 — George Takei ($1.99)
Guess who’s in the PAIN launcher now yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s the one and only George Takei. Oh, my!…or is it “OW, my!”? The legendary star of such hits as the Star Trek series and the UK version of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here is ready to bring the PAIN, and the game will never be the same. Complete with 3 costumes and original voice-over from George himself, we’re proud to welcome this add-on launchee into our world of hurt!
File size: 100 KB
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 Juggernaut Playable Character ($1.99)
The Largest Army of Super Heroes is back! Jump into the heart of battle with this new exclusive character; the one, the only, the gargantuan, unstoppable force JUGGERNAUT! Unleash massive power and destruction with Juggernaut and the rest of your team!
File size: 17 MB
Red Faction Guerilla Multiplayer Pack 2 ($6.99)
Download the Red Faction: Guerrilla Multiplayer Pack and dismantle the opposition in two new multiplayer modes and eight new maps. In Bagman, players score points by securing the bag and taking out their opponents. Increase the carnage in Team Bagman, where the same rules apply, but players are forced to utilize teamwork and guerrilla tactics to eliminate the opposition.
100 Little Curses by Street Sweeper Social Club ($1.99)
Fight! Smash! Win! by Street Sweeper Social Club ($1.99)
Somewhere In The World It’s Midnight by Street Sweeper Social Club ($1.99)
Street Sweeper Social Club Track Pack ($5.49) — Downloadable Track Pack featuring Fight! Smash! Win!100 Little Curses, Somewhere In The World It’s Midnight by Street Sweeper Social Club. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
“Science Genius Girl“– Freezepop ($0.99)
“Less Talk More Rokk“– Freezepop ($0.99)
“Get Ready 2 Rokk“– Freezepop ($0.99)
Freezepop Pack 01 ($2.99) — Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Freezepop Pack 01. This pack includes: “Science Genius Girl,Less Talk More Rokk,Get Ready 2 Rokk by Freezepop
“Re: Your Brains“– Jonathan Coulton ($0.99)
“Origin of Species“– MC Frontalot ($0.99)
“Opening Band“– Paul and Storm ($0.99)
The PAX 2009 Collection ($2.99)- Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: The PAX 2009 Collection. This pack includes: “Opening Band” by Paul and Storm, “Origin of Species” by MC Frontalot, and “RE: Your Brains” by Jonathan Coulton.
Play one of the world’s top 100 and longest golf courses. Located in South Africa, this course requires stamina and accuracy, and is home to the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Challenge. Watch out for hole number 9 which is known for its risk and reward.
File size: 243 MB
UFC 2009: Undisputed Additional Fighters ($3.99)
Download these roster additions for UFC 2009 Undisputed which includes the UFC reality TV show winners Ryan “Darth” Bader fighting in the Light Heavyweight division and Efrain Escudero fighting in the Lightweight division.
File size: 38 MB
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 9/10 Edition
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation®Network. This edition features the bonus-packed LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year Edition, NBA 2K10: Draft Combine, add-ons for PAIN and Fate/unlimited codes for your PSP system. New video arrivals include Crank 2: High Voltage, State of Play and the new comedy Community, which is available on the PlayStation Store a week before it premieres on NBC!
WipEout Pulse ($22.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
WipEout Pulse is loaded with a full tank of innovation and design, bringing stylish new tracks, futuristic ships, high-tech weaponry and 7 game modes combined with high-octane speed and adrenaline pumping anti-gravity racing.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 181 MB
Wild Arms XF ($29.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
The Wild ARMs series’ unique blend of science fiction and the Old West take the strategy RPG genre by storm with over 20 unique and varied job classes dueling it out on over 60 different stages.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 999 MB
Game Demos (free)
Half-Minute Hero Demo (also available from PS3 storefront)
Get ready to save the world in 30 seconds in this fast-paced RPG! An Evil Lord has cast a spell of destruction, and it’s up to you to stop him. Level up, buy items, and slay monsters like in any RPG game, just make sure you do it under 30 seconds! With the Time Goddess on your side (and in your wallet), the countdown to the end of the world starts now
Rated E10+
File size: 9 MB
Add-on Game Content
Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
“Love Spreads”– The Stone Roses ($1.99)
“I Stand Alone”– Godsmack ($1.99)
File sizes: 18 MB — 23 MB
Game Videos (free)
Pulse 9/10 Edition
File size: 49 MB
PSP Themes
Hyperdesk Pulse PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 360 KB (Theme 1), 349 KB (Theme 2)
Hyperdesk Deep Shadows PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 329 KB (Theme 1), 323 KB (Theme 2)
Hyperdesk Dual Pack PSP Theme ($2.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 2.66 MB
Beach PSP Theme 1 ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 613 KB
Beach PSP Theme 2 ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
The first full 3D arcade fighting game available for iPhone and iPod touch!
Prove your bravery & establish your own fighting style through epic duels to cast your name among the greatest heroes, and be remembered in history.
Alone against the computer or against your friends in multiplayer gaming sessions, experience an explosive and accessible fighting experience thanks to an arcade-style gameplay.
Blades of Fury is the ultimate one-on-one fighting game, offering numerous game modes, and a wide array of playable fighters and fighting combinations.
– 10 characters, each with specific characteristics:
Own weapons, unique range of attacks and combos, two costumes, and a personal background story and motivations to engage in battle.
– Each fighter has about 20 different attacks & combos
– Multiple clinch tactics with a large selection of moves: Attack, dodge, guard, counterattack, combo, jump, break armor, magic attack, crouch, step aside, roll and more!
– 10 arenas that take you to unusual, yet sumptuous locations, each with its own unique atmosphere
– 4 single-player game modes: Story, Arcade, Survival, and Practice
– A Multiplayer mode for duels with friends via local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection
– Two control schemes providing virtual buttons to tap or drag
– Access to your personal music library (with the OS 3.0 or higher): Play any music stored on your device during the game
– One of the most eye-catching games available, with gorgeous, full 3D graphics and smooth fighting animations.
iTunes 9 comes with many new features and improvements, including:
• An improved look and feel, including a new Column Browser for easily browsing your artists or albums, movies, TV shows, and more.
• iTunes Store has a brand new look, with improved navigation for quick and easy exploration.
• iTunes LP and iTunes Extras create unique experiences that feature exclusive interviews, videos, photos, and more — available with select album and movie purchases on the iTunes Store.
• Home Sharing helps you manage your family’s iTunes collection between computers in your home. iTunes can automatically transfer new purchases, or you can choose just the items you want.
• Genius Mixes are created for you by iTunes and play songs from your library that go great together.
• iPod and iPhone syncing now allows you to organize your iPhone and iPod touch home screens directly in iTunes. Syncing is now also more flexible, allowing you to sync individual artists, genres, or TV show and Podcast episodes.
• iTunes U items are now organized into their own section in your iTunes library.
• Sync with iPod nano (5th generation), iPod classic (Fall 2009), and iPod touch (Fall 2009).
• iTunes 9 also includes many other improvements, such as HE-AAC encoding and playback, more flexibility with Smart Playlists rules, simpler organization of your media files inside an iTunes Media folder, and more.
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If you havn’t already done so. Start up your iTunes and let the upgrade take its course 😉
Limited Collector’s Edition includes Sam Fisher figurine plus other exclusive content
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction is the highly anticipated sequel in the multimillion-selling Splinter Cell series and one of the most critically acclaimed Xbox franchises of all time.
An investigation into his daughter’s death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he’s been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.
Uniting revolutionary gameplay enhancements with a high octane, no-holds-barred storyline, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction arms you to the teeth with all the high tech weaponry and lethal skills of an elite operative and invites you to enter a dangerous world where justice means making your own rules.
A full arsenal of cutting-edge innovations allow you to outflank foes with the Last Known Position system, tag and eliminate enemies using the Mark and Execute feature, and much more.
Make sure you pre-order your copy now at all major game retailers !! RRP is approx $119.95 (AUD)
