Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Deja Review: Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/23/deja-review-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/23/deja-review-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/23/deja-review-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/#commentsWe're of the firm opinion that your time is too precious, too valuable to be spent reading a full review for a game that was already reviewed many, many years ago. What's the point of applying a score to a game that's old enough to be enrolled in the sixth grade? That's why we invented Deja Review: A quick look at the new features and relative agelessness of remade, revived and re-released games.
There are certain prerequisites that simply come with being a Capcom fighting game enthusiast. Alongside the need to recognize and understand various fundamentals (mostly in the form of now standardized button combinations), there's also the acceptance that game X will be regularly updated, and largely at the cost of the player.

Most revisions bring with them various tweaks to the formula, fixes for flaws that were only discovered once the completed game was in the hands of experts on the tournament circuit. Beefier updates add fighters new and old to the fray, while slightly less substantial but nonetheless obligatory cosmetic enhancements fall closer to the realm of shameless nickel and diming.

Most of Capcom's updates have been no-brainers, but in the case of the not-yet-one-year-old Marvel vs. Capcom 3, there is enough cause for trepidation. Could the expanded offerings of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 not be added as DLC? More pressing: Is UMvC3 worth the $40 price of admission? Not surprisingly, it depends entirely upon how much you loved the first edition.

Gallery: Ulimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (10/31/11)

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Sure, StarCraft 2 and League of Legends make for some excellent spectator e-sporting events, but there's a specific brand of excitement, tension and hype that can only be found at world-class competitive fighting-game tournaments like the Canada Cup.

Competitors from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden, Japan and Korea will compete in Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition, and Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (among other titles). The festivities run all day, however the main event (Top 32 for SSF4:AE) starts at 4PM Eastern. Just past the break for the full schedule.

Who will emerge victorious?! Fight!

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First Soulcalibur 5, and now Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3? We don't know what the French have done to get into such good graces with Japan's fighting game developers, but we're going to start taking notes. We want in on some of this pre-release expo-match lovin'.

While we're out buying cigarettes and complicated foods to up our Frenchness, take a long gander at these 11 UMvC3 videos from a recent expo-match event at Paris' Manga Cafe, lovingly captured and uploaded by YouTube user Pharaon92i (with permission from Capcom France). Most of the new characters are represented, including the very best new character, so head on through for a look at the many punches you'll be receiving come November 15.

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JoystiqPrelude to punches: 11 gameplay videos for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As with any Capcom fighter update, the changes being made to existing characters are just as important as the new characters being introduced, and any fighter worth their salt knows how imperative it is to be prepared for those changes ahead of time. Lucky for you, we've posted UMvC3's massive Marvel characters change log after the break, so you can start making adjustments to your match-up strategies accordingly.

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You may remember the story of Noah Solis, the 8-year-old Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 prodigy that captured the minds and hearts of the gaming community by placing in the top 48 at EVO 2011, destroying dozens of grown men in the process. Noah is more than a media darling, however, and his natural aptitude for shaming players with years of experience fighting games hasn't gone unnoticed by the pro set.

Pro-gaming sponsorship consortium/clothing line/hip-hop label The Travelling Circus has signed Noah on to contribute to two of those three ventures, sponsoring his future fighting endeavors as well as launching a clothing line designed by the prodigy himself. Who knows, if Noah's fashion sense is anything like his fighting style, this kid may end up more Gucci than Gouken. At the moment, no information is available as to when his clothing line will be available, or when his first sponsored match is set to take place, but we have a feeling we'll be hearing about Noah long before next year's EVO.

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We've reached out to Capcom to see what the deal is, so we're filing this one under "doubtful hrmmmm sound" in our extensive rumors database for now.

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For those of you that missed the epic, surprising finals at this year's competition, IGN has made catching up incredibly easy. Hit the source link for videos of each Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition and Marvel vs. Capcom 3 battle in the Grand Finals; we recommend Justin Wong vs. PR Balrog and Daigo vs. Latif for being the two most wager-destroying fights of the tournament. If you listen closely, you can hear someone losing the deed to their house as PR Balrog perfects Justin Wong.

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This year's EVO Championship Series was bonkers, you guys. Not only did MVC legend Justin Wong get perfected into third place during the Marvel vs Capcom 3 grand finals, but The Beast took a bewildering fourth place in Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition, ending two consecutive years of first-place victories.

This was also the first EVO ever to feature a Mortal Kombat game, which is a major victory for both NetherRealm Studios and the MK kommunity. Historically, Mortal Kombat titles have never been considered balanced or polished enough to participate in high-level tournaments, and EVO's seal of approval goes a long way in legitimizing Mortal Kombat in the eyes of the fighting community.

Check out the highlights reel above for some incredible displays of skill, dedication, and heart, and be sure to peep the full list of winners and finalists after the break.

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JoystiqEVO 2011 Results Roundup originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we were 8, we spent our time playing Street Fighter with friends, for fun, or for Pogs if we were feeling feisty. Eight-year-old Noah spends his time viciously defeating grown men in professional Marvel vs Capcom 3 tournaments, as shown in the above EVO 2011 video. This year, Noah made it into the top 48 playing Hulk, Sentinel and Wesker, before being knocked out by a much taller and broader player, Chris G. That bully.

JoystiqEight-year-old Noah brings the pain to pro players at EVO 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8-year-oldEvoevo-2011Marvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-WorldsmicrosoftNoahpcplaystationps3xboxSun, 31 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch EVO 2011 Championship Series live on Joystiq, see dudes get punched hundreds of times]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/31/watch-evo-2011-championship-series-live-on-joystiq-see-dudes-ge/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/31/watch-evo-2011-championship-series-live-on-joystiq-see-dudes-ge/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/31/watch-evo-2011-championship-series-live-on-joystiq-see-dudes-ge/#comments Tonight truly is the final fight, as warriors from around the globe prepare to punch-or-be-punched in the EVO 2011 Championship Series finals! Mortal Kombat, Marvel VS. Capcom 3, and Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition finals comprise tonight's action, with special exhibition matches adding flavor to this already delicious knuckle-sandwich.

Check out the schedule after the break, and let us know how you feel about competitive-gaming coverage on Joystiq, either in the poll or the comments!

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According to Niitsuma, the disastrous events that occurred in Japan not long after the release of MvC3 "threw off our whole development schedule." Eventually, a decision was made to release that content on a disc, along with tweaks to the gameplay, a new spectator mode, and other new playable content. Niitsuma characterized the content as "about half and half" between the originally planned DLC and newly developed content for UMvC3.

Speaking to the subsequent leak of the entire roster for the upcoming Marvel vs Capcom title, Niitsuma reluctantly accepted the situation. "It's a shame it got out, but that list, those names -- those are the characters we are adding to the game. But this is only a list of characters," he noted. "I think for the fans of our fighting games, that's where the real fun is -- seeing those characters move and act." As for when we'll see that? "Closer to the release date," he said. Unless it leaks out earlier, of course.

JoystiqUltimate MvC3 producer laments roster leak, speaks to lack of DLC for MvC3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdlcdownloadable-contentmarvelmarvel-vs-capcom-3microsoftplaystationps3ryota-niitsumaultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3xboxFri, 22 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 to be announced at Comic-Con [update: it's official]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/rumor-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-to-be-announced-at-comic-con/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/rumor-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-to-be-announced-at-comic-con/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/rumor-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-to-be-announced-at-comic-con/#comments The artists and writers at Marvel Comics display little inhibition when conjuring up fantastic worlds and alternate dimensions, but even they have a tough time imagining a universe in which you only buy a Capcom fighting game once. According to an unconfirmed report on comics blog The Quarter Bin, next week's Comic-Con in San Diego (Earth-616) will host the announcement of "Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3."

We know that Marvel vs. Capcom 3 producer Ryota Niitsuma will share some news at a Marvel vs. Capcom 3 panel on Saturday, and that Marvel Interactive will have its own panel to discuss several upcoming games, along with "some exciting new details about the future of Marvel vs. Capcom 3." Since Capcom's unlikely to comment before those panels take place, this rumor is hinged on the singling out of MvC3 over the franchise as a whole. (Another possibility: A PC or portable version of the same game.)

Still, The Quarter Bin stakes its reputation on the assertion that Capcom will repeat its Super Street Fighter IV strategy and launch Ultimate MvC3 at a discounted price ($39.99), with 12 extra characters added to the original roster. We remain skeptical of this rumor -- not only have we been unable to turn up any domain registrations for the title, but the Earth-616 Capcom would surely go for "Penultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3" first.

Update: As expected, Capcom gave us its standard response. "We do not comment on rumors or speculation."

Update 2: It's real.

[Thanks, Phil.]

JoystiqRumor: Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 to be announced at Comic-Con [update: it's official] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What that news may be remains shrouded in mystery for the moment, but true believers can at least look forward to a Q&A session with Niitsuma. Attendees will also have the chance to fight on stage for "fantastic prizes" (in the game, probably). We expect at least one person will be kicked hundreds and hundreds of times.

JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3 producer hosting panel at Comic-Con originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At Entertainment Earth Booth #2343, Toys"R"Us will be selling a limited number of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates, including Iron Man in stealth armor, Red Hulk, Morrigan and Zero. For those unable to snag a ticket to San Diego Comic-Con (everyone), Toys"R"Us will be selling the exclusive Minimates online at Toysrus.com/comiccon2011 beginning the final day of Comic-Con, Sunday, July 24.

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The one we're really waiting to see is M.O.D.O.K., who was apparently pretty hard to fit into the traditional Minimates mold. Unfortunately, he's not coming out until wave 3. Wave 1 arrives this October. Head over to Art Asylum for more images and info.

Update: As a few commenters pointed out, Bison is actually from a Street Fighter 2 line of Minimates (especially considering he's not in Marvel vs. Capcom 3.) The new line will feature an updated Chun-li figure, however.

JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates articulated with new images originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You could even double up on Duke Nukem Forever and Homefront, if that's what you're into for some reason. Regardless of the critical response to the Duke, it's pretty impressive to get a 50% off deal on a brand new game like that ... right?

[Thanks, Eric!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-buyduke-nukem-foreverhomefrontmarvel-vs-capcom-3microsoftmortal-kombatplaystationportal-2ps3red-faction-armageddonxboxMon, 13 Jun 2011 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom profits soar with help from record AAA game sales]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/capcom-profits-soar-with-help-from-record-aaa-game-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/capcom-profits-soar-with-help-from-record-aaa-game-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/06/capcom-profits-soar-with-help-from-record-aaa-game-sales/#comments Good ol' video games came through for Capcom over the twelve months ending March 31, 2011. The company reported "a history-making milestone" of five million-seller titles in the period, with Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (4.6 million units shipped) leading the pack. Additionally, Dead Rising 2 (2.2M units), Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2M units), Super Street Fighter IV (1.6M units) and Lost Planet 2 (1.5M units) racked up high shipment numbers, and each surpassed the million-mark in pure sales.

In all, net sales in Capcom's "Consumer Online Games" division increased 60.8 percent over the previous fiscal year to ¥70.3 billion (about $873 million). But the sales success of so-called "major titles" wasn't the only contributing factor in Capcom's record bottom line for a fiscal year, which showed a net income increase of 257.6 percent over the previous year to ¥7.75 billion -- roughly $96.3 million in profit!

Despite reported losses of ¥1.45 billion due to restructuring and another ¥105 million filed under "disaster" -- the Great East Japan Earthquake knocked out ten of Capcom's arcades -- all of the company's business units recorded operating income gains for the year. Notably, the "Mobile Contents" division enjoyed some highlights, with downloads of The Smurfs' Village Facebook game exceeding expectations "by far" and the Japan-only iPhone version of Ghost Trick faring "well."

Capcom tempered its jubilation, however, noting that the forecast for the current fiscal year (ending March 31, 2012) calls for "lower sales and earnings." The company anticipates "immeasurable economic losses" in Japan due to the earthquake and its aftermath, as well as a "downturn in consumer confidence" in the game industry at large -- not to mention Capcom's weaker offering of AAA titles this year. Dead Rising 2 ... again?

"We will focus more than ever before on our global operations as the environment surrounding the industry rapidly changes," Capcom said, observing that "the rise of social games [is] fueling the growth of new competitors in the industry."

JoystiqCapcom profits soar with help from record AAA game sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 May 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdead-rising-2earningsfinancialfy-2010lost-planet-2marvel-vs-capcom-3microsoftmobilemonster-hunter-freedom-3playstationps3pspq4salessonysuper-street-fighter-ivthe-smurfs-villagexboxFri, 06 May 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3 ships 2 million worldwide]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/30/marvel-vs-capcom-3-ships-2-million-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/30/marvel-vs-capcom-3-ships-2-million-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/30/marvel-vs-capcom-3-ships-2-million-worldwide/#comments Eleven years after Marvel vs. Capcom 2, people are still interested in seeing Ryu getting smashed by the Hulk. Capcom announced today that it has shipped two million copies of universe mashup fighter Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds worldwide. Capcom said that the release of MvC3 was "capitalizing on the resurgence of the fighting game boom that began last year" -- you know, the one Capcom started with Street Fighter IV.

These shipments, the company states, zlxo outpace the performance of Marvel vs. Capcom 2. In fact, that game doesn't appear on Capcom's list of million-selling titles at all, suggesting that the sequel outperformed it by a great deal.

JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3 ships 2 million worldwide originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomfightingMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3salesshipmentsxboxWed, 30 Mar 2011 10:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Fight For Relief charity tournament raises money for Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/28/fight-for-relief-charity-tournament-raises-money-for-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/28/fight-for-relief-charity-tournament-raises-money-for-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/28/fight-for-relief-charity-tournament-raises-money-for-japan/#comments Two fighting game streaming giants, iPlayWinner and Level | Up Series, are teaming up to help raise money for Japan the only way they know how: by kicking ass. Simultaneous tournaments in Union City and Irvine, California will be streamed online as one massive show. Fight for Relief will feature giveaways, interviews and competition in Super Street Fighter IV and Marvel vs Capcom 3 from some of the best in the scene, including EG Justin Wong, Alex Valle, John Choi and others.

The fundraiser kicks off this Sunday, April 3, with all tournament proceeds and donations being given to Japan through GlobalGiving.org, a site that facilitates the actual giving of the money. We imagine flying to Japan with a giant briefcase stuffed full of cash just isn't the most practical way to do it.

If you want to sign up for either tournament, there isn't any pre-registration; just show up to either the NorCal venue or the SoCal venue with some cash and your fight stick and throw down!

JoystiqFight For Relief charity tournament raises money for Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charityiplaywinnerjapanlevel-up-seriesMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3super-street-fighter-ivtournamentxboxMon, 28 Mar 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3 patch preps for new mode, tweaks fighters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/marvel-vs-capcom-3-patch-preps-for-new-mode-introduces-balance/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/marvel-vs-capcom-3-patch-preps-for-new-mode-introduces-balance/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/marvel-vs-capcom-3-patch-preps-for-new-mode-introduces-balance/#comments Capcom launched an update for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 earlier today to prepare for the new "Event Mode" that will be added to the game this Friday -- however, the patch has also quietly introduced a few balance changes to some characters' intricately measured statistics. The most drastic is a reduction in Sentinel's health, which has been dropped from 1.3 million tiny units (the most health of any fighter in the game) to 905,000, according to Shoryuken.

The patch also nixes a few fairly unfair loops belonging to Spencer, Akuma and Haggar. Hey, why not remove their grappling hook, forbidden demonic Kung-Fu and impossibly gigantic muscles while you're at it? Those seem pretty unfair, too.

JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3 patch preps for new mode, tweaks fighters originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>balancecapcomfightingMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftpatchplaystationps3psnsentinelupdatexboxxbox-liveTue, 22 Mar 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3's Shuma and Jill DLC delayed [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3s-shuma-and-jill-dlc-delayed/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3s-shuma-and-jill-dlc-delayed/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3s-shuma-and-jill-dlc-delayed/#comments Capcom Japan has announced that it will postpone the launch of the Shuma-Gorath and Jill Valentine DLC characters in Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. Previously scheduled for March 15, the DLC's new launch date is unknown for the time being.

Shuma-Gorath and Jill Valentine have been priced at 400 MS Points ($5) each. It's unclear whether or not this delay is worldwide -- we've contacted Capcom for clarification.

Update: According to the Capcom-Unity blog, players should still expect the DLC tomorrow. We're still waiting for an official statement from Capcom, but it seems US players won't be affected.

JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3's Shuma and Jill DLC delayed [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdelaydlcjapanjill-valentineMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3shuma-gorathxboxMon, 14 Mar 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Jill and Shuma's smooth moves captured in Marvel vs. Capcom 3 trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/08/jill-and-shumas-smooth-moves-captured-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3-tr/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/08/jill-and-shumas-smooth-moves-captured-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3-tr/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/08/jill-and-shumas-smooth-moves-captured-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3-tr/#comments It's time you saw some of the devastating attacks and killer combos of Marvel vs. Capcom 3's first pair of downloadable characters: the hideous Shuma-Gorath, and the significantly less hideous Jill Valentine. Check out videos of these two new brawlers busting up their foes below.

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In other XBLM happenings, March 7 kicks off a Lara Croft themed "Deal of the Week," which will see Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light knocked down to 600 points ($7.50). Lara Croft DLC will also be discounted by fifty percent. Also, the week of March 14 will see several St. Patrick's Day deals, notably some discounted Green Day DLC (green -- geddit?) and Social Distortion's "Bad Luck" for Rock Band.

Finally, Xbox Live Silver members can enjoy free Xbox Live Gold this weekend, beginning Friday, March 4 at 12PM ET through Monday, March 7 at 12PM ET. Head past the break for a more complete schedule of releases.

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JoystiqXBLM in March: Lara Croft deals, MvC3 and Dragon Age 2 DLC, free Gold weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avatar-marketplacedeal-of-the-weekdlcdragon-age-2games-on-demandlara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-lightmarvel-vs-capcom-3microsoftxblmxboxXbox-360xbox-liveThu, 03 Mar 2011 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Ops outmaneuvers Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on UK charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/black-ops-outmaneuvers-marvel-vs-capcom-3-on-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/black-ops-outmaneuvers-marvel-vs-capcom-3-on-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/black-ops-outmaneuvers-marvel-vs-capcom-3-on-uk-charts/#commentsMarvel vs. Capcom 4 review Call of Duty: Black Ops received some marketing reinforcements last week in the UK to regain the top spot, its eighth time as king of the hill. The move stole Marvel vs. Capcom 3's premiere Thor thunder, as the fighter debuted in second place. Don't feel too bad for MvC3, though -- Chart-Track notes that the title sold as many copies in its first week as its predecessor did in its lifetime on PS2 and Xbox (the company doesn't have access to the XBLA and PSN figures).

Dead Space 2 stomped the space yard at third, with Test Drive Unlimited 2 downshifting its top gear premiere into fourth. The fifth and sixth spots are occupied by chart stalwarts FIFA 11 and Just Dance 2, respectively. Check out the full UK top ten after the break.

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JoystiqBlack Ops outmaneuvers Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on UK charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Call-of-Duty-Black-Opschart-trackchart-track-weeklyDead-Space-2marvel-vs-capcom-3marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worldsmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3UKwiixboxMon, 21 Feb 2011 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Save $10 on Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at Newegg]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/save-10-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-at-newegg/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/save-10-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-at-newegg/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/save-10-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-at-newegg/#commentsIf you missed out on those Amazon coupons and don't have a Kmart nearby, you can still enjoy some savings on Marvel vs. Capcom 3's interdimensional hero beatings. Online retailer Newegg sent out an email advertising a 48-hour sale on the game, during which time you can get it for $50. Those ten dollars you saved can then go right back into the game!

In order to take advantage of the time-limited sale (it started today at midnight PST, so you have until the same time Thursday), simply use the coupon code EMCKHJE73 for the PS3 version, or EMCKHJE72 for the Xbox 360 version at checkout.

[Thanks, Bill]

JoystiqSave $10 on Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at Newegg originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftneweggplaystationps3xboxTue, 15 Feb 2011 11:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3 alternate costumes fated for DLC packs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/marvel-vs-capcom-3-dlc-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/marvel-vs-capcom-3-dlc-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/marvel-vs-capcom-3-dlc-costumes/#comments In two weeks' time, no amount of Marvel cologne is going to be able to mask the odor of Marvel vs. Capcom 3's fighters, whose suits will have been drenched and dried in super juices many times over. It's perhaps welcome news, then, that six of the game's heroes will be due for a costume change on Tuesday, March 1, when the first of the (sure to be many) alternate costume packs will be released on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.

The first pack will provide Team Marvel's Thor, Captain American and Iron Man and Team Capcom's Dante, Ryu and Chris Redfield with fresh garments for $5 total. Additionally, Capcom has confirmed that the first Shadow Mode DLC pack will also be available on March 1 -- a good way to break in the new duds.

The Jill Valentine and Shuma-Gorath character pack will follow on March 15 for an undisclosed price, according to a leaflet in the Special Edition of the game (which includes a code to download the pair now). Capcom has yet to announce any DLC beyond these three releases over the next four weeks.

Gallery: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (Costume Pack DLC)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>costume-packcostumesdlcfightingmarvel-vs-capcom-3microsoftplaystationpricingps3psnrelease-dateshadow-modexblmxboxTue, 15 Feb 2011 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Shoryuken's Marvel vs. Capcom 3 'Hyper Guide' is a good place to start]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/shoryuken-marvel-vs-capcom-3-hyper-guide-is-a-good-place-to/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/shoryuken-marvel-vs-capcom-3-hyper-guide-is-a-good-place-to/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/shoryuken-marvel-vs-capcom-3-hyper-guide-is-a-good-place-to/#comments It's okay -- you don't have to wander into Marvel vs. Capcom 3 without hope or direction. Fighting game site extraordinaire Shoryuken has put together an incredibly comprehensive guide on the new brawler, including videos on basic strategies, tips for playing each character, and super esoteric info on prolonging those sweet, sweet combos.

We suggest starting out with Shoryuken's video series on the basic mechanics of the game. If you have a hard time grokking the execution of Advancing Guards, or the X-Factor Hyper Move Cancel Maneuver, or the Omega Diagonal Pause-Shift Ground Combo Refraction Evasion Technique, you might just have to rely on good ol' button-mashing.

(Yes, we made that last one up.)

JoystiqShoryuken's Marvel vs. Capcom 3 'Hyper Guide' is a good place to start originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>guideMarvel-vs-Capcom-3microsoftplaystationps3xboxMon, 14 Feb 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview: Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/metareview-marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/metareview-marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/metareview-marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/#comments It's been a long time coming for fight fans, but Marvel vs Capcom 3 will finally arrive in households across the country this week. Now that you've already read our take on the game (we checked your browser history), it's time to check out what the rest of the critics have to say. Shall we take you for a ride?
  • 1UP (91/100): "The possibilities are endless, and you'll experience something new in every match you play. Try to leave your preconceived notions about what this game should be at the door, pick it up, and just have fun because that's what this game is all about."
  • GamesRadar (90/100): "With spectacular comic book presentation, some of the most chaotic action in any game ever and sufficient technical depth to keep even ultra hardcore fight fans happy, this is the impossible - a worthy successor to Marvel vs Capcom 2."
  • OXM (90/100): "The magic of the game is in its approachability... For both hardcore fighting fans and genre newbies, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 offers a whole lotta bang for your buck." [Mar 2011, p.70]
  • IGN (85/100): "The balance and depth in the game is astonishing, and even the odd characters have their distinct charms...What's really a shame here is that the developer didn't manage to find a way to supplement the core experience with extras that would extend the life of the game by adding some variety to the package."
  • Eurogamer (80/100): "Far more welcoming to button-mashers than Street Fighter IV, this is a game in which you can tap stuff and watch sparkly miracles happen. But to begin to understand and master its systems will take just as much practice as it did in Ono's game - and quicker reactions to boot."

JoystiqMetareview: Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmetareviewmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxMon, 14 Feb 2011 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of tiny action figures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3-minimates/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3-minimates/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3-minimates/#comments Potentially good news for fans of tiny versions of things they like: A new line of Minimates figures based on Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was revealed by Minimates HQ earlier today. The site has since pulled the announcement at the request of Diamond Select Toys, though not before the news and images (like the ones above) were firmly planted on the internet.

Figures appear to run the gamut from Arthur to X-23. Even as their creators have apparently backtracked on the official announcement, the MvC3 Minimates appear to be legit (they even showed up on Capcom Unity, briefly) -- and they're definitely marketable. Seriously, we've wanted a pocket-sized Arthur since, like, 1989.

JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of tiny action figures originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>marvelMarvel-vs-Capcom-3microsoftminimatesplaystationps3toysxboxMon, 14 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3 review: The premier in button-mashing mash-ups]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3-review/#commentsMarvel vs. Capcom 4 review Montague vs. Capulet. Death Row vs. Bad Boy. Sparta vs. Athens. Yankees vs. Red Sox. Hamilton vs. Burr. Sure, these guys have some bad blood. I'd even go so far as to say they've got beef. But do any of them have the ability to manipulate metal or flex a bionic arm? How about healing powers and adamantium claws? Are any of them gods of thunder? I thought not. Advantage Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.

The excuse for bringing all these characters into the same place basically boils down to this: Dr. Doom, of Marvel fame, and Wesker, from the Resident Evil games, try to meld their respective universes in order to take them both over at once. Unfortunately, by doing so, they made it easier for the rampaging planet eater Galactus to chow down on two worlds. It's all fairly inconsequential to the gameplay but, hey, there needs to be at least some reason for bringing all these folks together for a third time. And to be honest, when a game is as much fun as MvC3, I don't really care what that reason is.

Gallery: Marvel vs Capcom European pre-order T-shirts

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JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3 review: The premier in button-mashing mash-ups originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomMarvelMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxMon, 14 Feb 2011 11:01:00 EST<![CDATA[More Marvel vs. Capcom 3 alt costumes in the spotlight, including the Mango Sentinel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/more-marvel-vs-capcom-3-alt-costumes-in-the-spotlight-includin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/more-marvel-vs-capcom-3-alt-costumes-in-the-spotlight-includin/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/more-marvel-vs-capcom-3-alt-costumes-in-the-spotlight-includin/#comments Marvel's Chris Baker has done his final lap through the various origins of Marvel vs. Capcom 3's alternate costumes for the superheroes in the game and, just like last time, things get geeky fast. Good to see Marvel got the Days of Future Now Deadpool in there, as well as Doom 2099 and the Secret Invasion Super Skrull. Most players who choose the variants might not know where they come from, but you comic book geeks will.

Of course, this last round of backstory also reveals that Marvel and Capcom didn't always have a lot of choices for some of the more obscure characters. Sometimes, they just bent things around as much as possible (witness Thor's continuity-breaking "inspired by" costume variants) and sometimes they just look to the New York Knicks.That's right -- the Mango Sentinel is back.

JoystiqMore Marvel vs. Capcom 3 alt costumes in the spotlight, including the Mango Sentinel originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomchris-bakercostumesmarvelMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxFri, 11 Feb 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Launch week deals on Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Test Drive Unlimited 2 at Kmart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/launch-week-deals-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-test-drive-unlimited-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/launch-week-deals-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-test-drive-unlimited-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/launch-week-deals-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-test-drive-unlimited-2/#commentsUnless you lucked into one of those half-off coupons from Amazon, you're unlikely to find a better deal on Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at launch than the one Kmart's offering right now -- albeit a deal contingent upon your continued Kmart shopping. From Feb. 15 through 19, the retailer is offering its "Shop Your Way Rewards" members $25 worth of points for in-store purchases of the game. Kmart is also giving away an exclusive poster (above) with MvC3 purchases -- supplies are limited, of course.

In addition, Kmart is throwing a pile of deals at people interested in Test Drive Unlimited 2. Through Feb. 12, the retailer is giving away a free code for a Ferrari 612 Sessanta. In-store purchases for 360 will come with free copies of the PC version of Test Drive Unlimited 1, and PS3 buyers get the first game on PSP thrown in. And if you're a member of that rewards program, you get $10 worth of points. With this kind of bribery, Kmart's making a pretty good argument for becoming a member and getting into a Kmart habit.

JoystiqLaunch week deals on Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Test Drive Unlimited 2 at Kmart originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ataricapcomkmartmarvel-vs-capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3test-drive-unlimited-2xboxWed, 09 Feb 2011 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Take an elongated look at PDP's Marvel Versus Fighting Pad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/take-an-elongated-look-at-pdps-mvc3-versus-fighting-pad/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/take-an-elongated-look-at-pdps-mvc3-versus-fighting-pad/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/take-an-elongated-look-at-pdps-mvc3-versus-fighting-pad/#comments If the upcoming Mad Catz Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Fight Sticks are a little too intimidating for you, Marvel and PDP have cooked up a much more diminutive option. The Marvel Edition Versus Fighting Pad comes packed with love-it-hate-it Marvel artwork, an arcade button layout and an elongated left ... erm ... prong(?) for more ergonomic digital pugilism. Furthermore, both the buttons and specially designed thumb pad operate using actual microswitch actuators -- the same kind you'd find in a real arcade cabinet.

The Versus pad is available for pre-order for $40 and is expected to arrive on February 14, making it the perfect last minute Valentine's Day gift for the nerd in your life. Only the Xbox 360 version of the pad has been announced, though a PS3 version may be released if the 360 pad does well. Check out an in-depth video of the Versus in action after the break.

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JoystiqTake an elongated look at PDP's Marvel Versus Fighting Pad originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-WorldsmicrosoftpdpperipheralsxboxMon, 07 Feb 2011 17:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Fight against developer AI in Marvel vs. Capcom 3's DLC 'Shadow Mode']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/fight-against-developer-ai-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3s-dlc-shadow/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/fight-against-developer-ai-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3s-dlc-shadow/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/07/fight-against-developer-ai-in-marvel-vs-capcom-3s-dlc-shadow/#commentsDid you ever want the chance to take on a fighting game's developers at, like, 2AM? Capcom is giving you the chance to approximate that experience with some upcoming DLC for Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. "Shadow Mode" comprises downloadable AI characters designed to play in the style of real people.

The first pack will include teams imitating the play styles of producer Ryota Niitsuma, assistant producer Akihito Kadowaki, and "a QA team leader." Capcom teases that future DLC "may feature some personalities you already know." We're holding out for an AI Daigo to destroy us.

This idea of AI versions of real people is also being implemented in another upcoming fighter. Dead or Alive Dimensions builds an AI profile of the player, then beams that out via the 3DS's "StreetPass" communication to other players nearby, allowing them to fight against a robot version of you.

JoystiqFight against developer AI in Marvel vs. Capcom 3's DLC 'Shadow Mode' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdlcMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3shadow-modexboxMon, 07 Feb 2011 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Get a giant eyeful of Marvel vs. Capcom 3's Shuma-Gorath and Jill Valentine]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/03/get-a-giant-eyeful-of-marvel-vs-capcom-3s-shuma-gorath-and-jil/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/03/get-a-giant-eyeful-of-marvel-vs-capcom-3s-shuma-gorath-and-jil/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/03/get-a-giant-eyeful-of-marvel-vs-capcom-3s-shuma-gorath-and-jil/#commentsThese new Marvel vs. Capcom 3 screens are our first clear look at the two known DLC characters, Resident Evil's Jill Valentine and Doctor Strange enemy Shuma-Gorath. Get a good look now, because you won't see them in the game until four weeks after the Feb. 15 launch.

Continue reading Get a giant eyeful of Marvel vs. Capcom 3's Shuma-Gorath and Jill Valentine

JoystiqGet a giant eyeful of Marvel vs. Capcom 3's Shuma-Gorath and Jill Valentine originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdlcjill-valentinemarvel-vs-capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3shuma-gorathxboxThu, 03 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3 FightSticks shipping in time for the game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/marvel-vs-capcom-3-fightsticks-shipping-in-time-for-the-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/marvel-vs-capcom-3-fightsticks-shipping-in-time-for-the-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/marvel-vs-capcom-3-fightsticks-shipping-in-time-for-the-game/#commentsChances are, a lot of people will be looking to buy an arcade stick with Marvel vs. Capcom 3 next week. Mad Catz, anticipating this obvious interest, is producing one just for such an occasion.

The "Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition" keeps the hardware design and Sanwa Denshi brand arcade components from previous Street Fighter IV Tournament Edition FightSticks and adds new, surprisingly restrained Marvel vs. Capcom 3 artwork to the top panel of the stick. Like the most recent iterations of the FightStick, it also includes a locking mechanism to prevent accidental use of the turbo switches.

5,000 MvC3 FightSticks are being produced and will be available from Mad Catz's online store. No price has been named, but previous Tournament Edition sticks have retailed for around $150.

Gallery: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Tournament Edition FightStick (Xbox 360/PS3)

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JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3 FightSticks shipping in time for the game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fightstickmad-catzMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftperipheralsplaystationps3xboxTue, 01 Feb 2011 21:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs Capcom 3's complete intro captured]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/marvel-vs-capcom-3s-complete-intro-captured/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/marvel-vs-capcom-3s-complete-intro-captured/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/marvel-vs-capcom-3s-complete-intro-captured/#comments The intro cutscene for Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds is quite the whopper, weighing in at four minutes and featuring quite a large volume of crossover calamity. Check it out in its entirety past the break!

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JoystiqMarvel vs Capcom 3's complete intro captured originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxTue, 01 Feb 2011 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Spoiler: See Marvel vs. Capcom 3 boss in action [update: Video replaced]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/spoiler-see-marvel-vs-capcom-3-boss-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/spoiler-see-marvel-vs-capcom-3-boss-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/spoiler-see-marvel-vs-capcom-3-boss-in-action/#comments Spoiler warning: If you don't want to see the final boss (and the associated character reveal) in Marvel vs. Capcom 3, don't go any further.

Continue reading Spoiler: See Marvel vs. Capcom 3 boss in action [update: Video replaced]

JoystiqSpoiler: See Marvel vs. Capcom 3 boss in action [update: Video replaced] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Marvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxMon, 31 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hsien-Ko and Sentinel confirmed for Marvel vs. Capcom 3, first videos]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/hsien-ko-sentinel-marvel-vs-capcom-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/hsien-ko-sentinel-marvel-vs-capcom-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/hsien-ko-sentinel-marvel-vs-capcom-3/#comments You might have heard that the Sentinel -- mango or otherwise -- would not be making a return appearance in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. You may also have heard that no more members of the Darkstalkers cast would be joining the roster. You might be inclined to believe these statements because they came from the mouth of Capcom's Ryota Niitsuma himself.

Either Niitsuma was misinformed or someone was fibbing. Regardless, here are some videos of Hsien-Ko and Sentinel in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Hsien-Ko, incidentally, was among the characters mentioned on a purportedly leaked list we posted last year. Sentinel was not, though the this isn't the first time we've seen an unlisted character pop up.

[Thanks, Catalyst]

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JoystiqHsien-Ko and Sentinel confirmed for Marvel vs. Capcom 3, first videos originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomhsien-koMarvel-vs-Capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3sentinelxboxThu, 27 Jan 2011 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel vs. Capcom 3 nixed Frank West late in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/marvel-vs-capcom-3-nixed-frank-west-late-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/marvel-vs-capcom-3-nixed-frank-west-late-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/24/marvel-vs-capcom-3-nixed-frank-west-late-in-development/#comments Remember all those fancy combos you learned with Frank West last year in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom? Well, you can forget about redirecting them to Chris Redfield's face when Marvel vs. Capcom 3 ships this February. Plans for Dead Rising 1's main man being playable in MvC3 were in place -- his silhouette appears in the game's debut trailer , and he showed up in our leaked list of characters earlier this year -- but he was cut due to "some extra work involved, just from the nature of his moves."

West was reportedly "quite deep" into the process before getting axed. Capcom producer Ryota Niitsuma explained the loss to VideoGamer.com, saying, "We felt we could direct our resources to better use, so we've taken Frank out." We're hoping that "better use" of resources is directed at the development of a Chuck Greene character to round out a Dead Rising character DLC pack. They've murdered thousands of zombies, you know.

[Thanks, Lau]

JoystiqMarvel vs. Capcom 3 nixed Frank West late in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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