Cape and Cowl Cast #86 - Justice League - Review Special

Cape and Cowl Cast #86 - Justice League - Review Special

Brand New Episode!

By Alex Burns

RECORDED 18 NOVEMBER 2017 (Sorry for the wait! Life!)

Warning! Spoilers for Justice League are contained within this Podcast.

Join Alex, Sam and Steve for another Cape and Cowl Cast! This week it's the big one for DC and Warner Bros. as Justice League is finally revealed in all it's controversial glory.

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes -- Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash -- it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

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Cape and Cowl Cast #85 - Thor: Ragnarok Review Special

Cape and Cowl Cast #85 - Thor: Ragnarok Review Special

Brand New Episode

By Steven Carter

Warning! Spoilers for Thor:Ragnarok are contained within this podcast.


Join Sam and Steve in this week's Cape and Cowl Cast as the heroic duo discuss their thoughts on Thor: Ragnarok in serious detail!

Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.


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Why Superman is Still So Important

"What Does Superman Mean to YOU?"

Throwback to a Classic Pod

By Alex Burns

Alex, Sam and Ashley discuss their thoughts on why the Man of Steel is still relevant in the modern day and why he continues to mean so much to so many.

0:40:50 - Main Topic - What Does Superman Mean to YOU?



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Telltale Announce The Walking Dead: The Final Season

Telltale Announce The Walking Dead: The Final Season

Coming 2018

By Ashley Samuel

As part of Telltale Games' "Summer Update 2017" announcement, the studio have revealed The Walking Dead: The Final Season set for release in 2018.


The fourth season of this long-running and critically acclaimed series will be reaching a definitive conclusion in this new instalment.

Stay tuned for more updates, right here on Cape and Cowl.

Cape and Cowl Cast #74 - Batman Arkham Retrospective

Cape and Cowl Cast #74 - Batman Arkham Retrospective

Brand New Episode!

By Alex Burns

Join Alex and Sam for another Cape and Cowl Cast! This week it's all about the Batman Arkham series as our two superhero fans look back on the incredible video game franchise that began when Rocksteady took the reigns of The Dark Knight in 2009 and never looked back. We've also got awesome news updates, crazy rumours to dissect and our regular listener Q&A, so get yourself comfortable and thanks for listening!

0:00:00 - Intro, Catch Up & About Us

0:06:14 - Spider-Man: Homecoming & MCU Phase 4 Updates

0:13:18 - FOX announce massive X-Men movie slate

0:18:58 - Discussing the Reddit Justice League Trailer Leak

0:29:30 - Superman: Red Son film in the works?

0:34:24 - Director, Matt Reeve's comments on "Batman Noir" film

0:37:17 - Main Topic - Batman Arkham Retrospective

1:12:11 - Listener Q&A

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds DLC - E3 2017 Trailer

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds DLC - E3 2017 Trailer

A New Chapter

By Alex Burns

Check out this announcement trailer showcasing the first story DLC for Horizon Zero Dawn, coming later this year.


Beyond the northern mountains, the borderlands of the Banuk tribe challenge all who dare enter to survive the extremes. But now this frozen wilderness harbors a new threat, and for Aloy, a new mystery – one she’s determined to solve.

The Frozen Wilds contains additional content for Horizon Zero Dawn, including new storylines, characters and experiences in a beautiful but unforgiving new area.

• Uncover a compelling new story.
• Explore a brand new area
• Face new machines.
• To use this download, you need Horizon Zero Dawn.
• Enhanced for PS4™ Pro with dynamic 4K gaming, improved graphics and environments, and High Dynamic Range visuals

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Dragon Quest Heroes II - Overview Trailer

Dragon Quest Heroes II - Overview Trailer

Uncover the legend

By Steven Carter

Check out a new trailer for the NA and EU release of Dragon Quest Heroes II.

After a thousand years of peace, the Seven Realms suddenly collapse into conflict as if guided by a mysterious and malicious force. Now, you must lead a band of powerful heroes in a quest to defeat evil and save the war-torn world!

DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II is coming to PS4 and PC on April 25th (NA) and April 28th (EU), 2017!

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Horizon Zero Dawn - Prepare for Launch

Horizon Zero Dawn - Prepare for Launch

The New World Awaits

By Alex Burns

Countdown to the launch of Horizon Zero Dawn with this epic new gameplay and cinematic promos from Playstation!

Find out when Horizon Zero Dawn launches exclusively to PS4 on February 28th!

Preorder and preload at PlayStation Store:
Standard Edition | http://bit.ly/2jBJU2s
Digital Deluxe Edition | http://bit.ly/1tlrZgV


In a world where Machines dominate the earth and mankind lives on in primitive tribal societies, one woman sets out to find her destiny among the remnants of the ancient past. As Aloy, you must brave the Machine-infested wilderness and unearth secrets that lie buried deep within the earth. Will you embrace your calling… or pass into oblivion unsung?

Horizon Zero Dawn is a beautiful on standard PS4, but it's even more incredible in 4K on PS4 Pro. Turn your YouTube settings to 4K and enjoy the view. 

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Batman Day Celebration 2016 - Cape and Cowl Cast #36

Batman Day Celebration 2016 - Cape and Cowl Cast #36

Brand New Episode!

By Alex Burns

Join Alex, Steve and Sam as Team Cape and Cowl unite to celebrate Batman Day 2016! DC Comics are celebrating over 75 Years of adventures with the iconic hero and there's plenty to talk about in this special themed episode. What are the greatest caped crusader comics? Which films do our beloved hero true justice? Why does the Dark Knight continue to endure for so long in popular culture?

Sit back and relax with the team for an epic discussion of Batman across Comics, Films, TV, Games and more!



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Star Wars Battlefront - Bespin DLC Trailer

Star Wars Battlefront - Bespin DLC Trailer

Up in the Cloud City

By Steven Carter

EA have revelead the first trailer for their Star Wars Battlefront - Bespin DLC and like all the levels in Battlefront it's incrediby beautiful.

"Experience new heroes, maps, mode, weapons, star cards and more in the new Bespin digital expansion. Join Lando Calrissian and Dengar in the Cloud City of Bespin. Take flight in a cloud car, journey through Cloud City, navigate carbon-freezing chambers, or hunt enemies with the X-8 Night Sniper and EE-4 blasters. This deal is getting better all the time."

"The Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Bespin digital expansion arrives in June 2016 for Season Pass owners."

Top 5 Upcoming 2016 Games - Cape and Cowl Unlimited

Top 5 Upcoming 2016 Games - Cape and Cowl Unlimited

Uncharted 4, Final Fantasy XV and More!

By Alex Burns

We take a look at our picks for the best games headed our way this year, did we pick yours?

'Star Wars: Battlefront' - Bear Witness to the Battle of Jakku - New Pre-Order DLC Game Trailer Revealed

'Star Wars: Battlefront' - Bear Witness to the Battle of Jakku

New Pre-Order DLC Game Trailer Revealed

By Alex Burns

EA and DICE are stepping up promotion for the highly anticipated Star Wars: Battlefront videogame and have revealed a trailer showing off a free piece of DLC for the game titled Battle of Jakku. The bloody and brutal confrontation also serves as a set up for the upcoming movie 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', the DLC is available as a pre-order bonus that will be available December 1st, or if you'd rather wait will be made available for everyone on December 8th. Check out the sweet footage below!

Be among the first players to experience the Battle of Jakku, the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet. Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku.

Star Wars Battlefront will be available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on November 17. You can pre-order your copy now at all good retailers. 

Batman: Arkam Knight - Nightwing is Back in Action Plus October DLC Revealed

Batman: Arkham Knight - Nightwing is Back in Action Plus October DLC Revealed

September Content Video Featuring Batmobile and More

By Alex Burns

Rocksteady Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have revealed a new video showing off their September DLC pack, the pack includes 'The Tumbler Batmobile' pack, 'Nightwing GCPD Lockdown' Challenge mode and the 'Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #2'. That's plenty to be getting on with but we've got more as the developer has also revealed the listings for the October DLC which features story content set after the ending of 'Arkham Knight', check out the official release.

• Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Pack: Travel back in time with the Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Pack. This pack includes the 1960s TV Series Batmobile, Classic TV Series Catwoman Skin, Classic TV Series Robin Skin and two racetracks inspired by the Batman Classic TV Series.
• Catwoman’s Revenge: Set after the events of Arkham Knight, prowl the night as Catwoman as she seeks her revenge on the Riddler with this story pack.
• Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #3: Get this Crime Fighter Challenge Pack to receive various combat and predator maps featuring Batman, Nightwing, Robin, and Azrael.

'Batman: Arkham Knight' DLC: 'The Dark Knight' Trilogy Batmobile Unveiled

'Batman: Arkham Knight' DLC: 'The Dark Knight' Trilogy Batmobile Unveiled

Plus New August Update Trailer

By Alex Burns

The rollout of downloadable content continues for 'Batman: Arkham Knight, developer Rocksteady Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive have unveiled some more upcoming content for the end of August. The new set features the 'Tumbler' Batmobile from Director Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, no word yet on an alternate skin featuring Christian Bale's Batsuit but we can hope! The news comes after the reveal of the Batman 1989 DLC pack and there's a cool new trailer showing off gameplay below.

Official Release:

With the 1989 Movie Batmobile Pack, you can get behind the wheel of the Batmobile from the 1989 film ‘Batman’ and outfit Batman with a customized skin from the film. The pack also gives you access to two racetracks inspired by the film’s sequel ‘Batman Returns’. In addition, if you successfully clear the streets of the Arkham Knight’s drone tanks, you can take the Batmobile for a spin on the streets of Gotham City.

Separately, the Bat-Family Skin Pack includes 6 skins based on the alternate timelines of your favorite characters including 1990s Catwoman, One Year Later Robin, Arkham Origins Batman, Iconic Grey & Black Batman, 1970s Batman and the Original Arkham Nightwing.

This content will be available beginning today for fans who have purchased the Batman: Arkham Knight Season Pass for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, and are connected to the Internet. The content can also be purchased a la carte beginning today for $1.99 MSRP on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE online entertainment network from Microsoft.

Stay tuned for new Batman: Arkham Knight downloadable content coming in September including:

• Crime Fighter Challenge Pack #1 (Sept. 1): Receive 6 AR challenges for Batman, Nightwing, Robin and Catwoman. This expansive challenge pack allows focused training in Freeflow Combat and Invisible Predator stealth incursion.
• GCPD Lockdown (Later in Sept.): Set after the events of Arkham Knight, play as Nightwing to stop the Penguin from breaking out of the Gotham City Police Department in this thrilling story pack.
• 2008 Tumbler Batmobile Pack (Later in Sept.): Inspired by the 2008 movie ‘The Dark Knight’, intimidate your foes with the Tumbler Batmobile and race through two themed tracks.
• Original Arkham Batman Skin (Later in Sept.): Fight the war against Gotham City with the original Arkham Asylum Batman costume.

'Lego Dimensions' Gets a New Trailer - 'Lego Marvel's Avengers' Gets Delayed

'Lego Dimensions' Gets a New Trailer

'Lego Marvel's Avengers' Gets Delayed

by Alex Burns

Two red brick pieces of Lego news today as 'Lego Dimensions' gets an awesome new trailer showing off even more gamplay and we get the slightly-bummer news that 'Lego Marvel's Avengers' has been delayed until January 29 2016. Avengers was set for release this September but it looks like we'll have to wait a little longer to buddy up with Iron Man and hulk against the forces of evil. Lego Dimensions is still set for release in September and maybe the powers that be wanted to spread their Lego games a bit more evenly, two big titles launching so close might have a negative effect on each others sales. Marvel fans, you'll have to make do with Batman and friends to get your LEGO fix in the meantime but hey that's pretty awesome so go cry somewhere else. Okay that was mean, we're sorry take a look at these new character images for the upcoming Marvel game as an apology, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl ftw!

New Story trailer for LEGO Dimensions Lands - Featuring Batman, Gandalf and Scooby-Doo!

New Story Trailer for 'LEGO Dimensions' Lands

Featuring Batman, Gandalf and Scooby-Doo!

By Alex Burns

The LEGO multiverse is in danger and you're going to have to assemble the greatest LEGO kits ever seen in order to save it! In the upcoming LEGO Dimensions videogame you'll combines traditional LEGO figures with in game adventures as you try to avert catastrophe, Batman and a whole host of other DC Heroes are playable in the new title and there will be hundreds of other pop culture characters as well. A new story trailer has been revealed for the upcoming game check it out in the player below!



In the game, there is an ancient planet at the center of the LEGO Multiverse inhabited by an evil mastermind, Lord Vortech. It is said that he who controls the Foundational Elements that this planet is built upon, controls all of the Multiverse. Lord Vortech has vowed to be that ruler, summoning characters from a variety of LEGO worlds to help him find these building bricks of LEGO civilization. Some have agreed, others have rebelled, and only the combined powers of the greatest LEGO heroes can stop him.

LEGO DImensions is set for release Spetember 27th 2015 and will be available on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii U. You can pre-order your copy now! 

New "Batman: Arkham Knight" Trailer Shows Off PS4 Exclusives

New "Batman: Arkham Knight" Trailer shows off PS4 Exclusives

Variant Skins and Scarecrow Missions

By Alex Burns

 

Rocksteady Studios and Warner Bros Interactive have released a new trailer detailing the exclusive PS4 content for "Batman: Arkham Knight". The content features an awesome set of Batman and Batmobile alternate skins plus early access to some pretty nightmarish Scarecrow missions, those missions will be made available on XboxOne and PC later down the line. Check out the video above.

Get a sneak peak at the great Batman: Arkham Knight content coming to PlayStation®4 at launch.

Don your futuristic Justice League 3000 Batsuit or revisit the past with Classic TV Series Batman and Batmobile skins and get ready to face off against a towering vision of Scarecrow and his undead army as they spread terror on the streets in the Scarecrow Nightmare Missions.

 There will be plenty more of additional content after release so make sure to keep it locked here at Cape and Cowl for everything on Arkham Knight!