Say what you will about the current generation of video games, but it's not quite as advanced as you may think. No, for many gamers, game design has never really advanced past one game. We are, of course, talking about Bionic Commando for the NES. Frankly, today's games don't feature nearly enough telescoping bionic limbs. Oh sure, a few games have different grappling devices, but none of them have eclipsed the mastery of an 8-bit bionic implant. It is with no small amount of glee, then, that we reveal that Capcom has announced a new sequel to the nearly 20-year-old title. Featuring a re-imagined storyline, which ditches both the Nazis of the Japanese version and the Badds of the American and European versions, the new Bionic Commando centers around Nathan Spencer. Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, he is released because the government that framed him needs his unique abilities to stop a terrorist threat that has already destroyed a major city. As Spencer, players will use his bionic arm to both navigate the ruined city and combat the enemies that now inhabit it.
No release date has been given. Considering it's already been 20 years though, we can wait a little longer. Check out a video discussing the new game after the break.
[Via Joystiq]
