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Resident Evil: Revelations launches this week and Capcom has promised some DLC. It starts on June 4 with the Resistance and Enhancement sets for 160 MS Points ($2), each including six different weapon upgrades. Then, on June 11, Capcom will issue two additional characters for use in Raid mode: Rachel Ooze and Lady Hunk. Each character costs 240 MS Points ($3).

Resident Evil: Revelations is a remake of the 3DS game bearing the same name launched by Capcom in early 2012. Bridging the story between Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, Revelations follows series regulars Jill and Chris, and takes place aboard a derelict cruise liner called the SS Queen Zenobia. A free demo has been available to all on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U and Steam since last week.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (5/20/13)

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JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations DLC characters, upgrades outlined originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdlcmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evilresident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxMon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 5 OST busts into the Capcom Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/mega-man-5-ost-busts-into-the-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/mega-man-5-ost-busts-into-the-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/mega-man-5-ost-busts-into-the-capcom-store/#commentsMega Man 5 OST busts into the Capcom Store The original soundtrack for Mega Man 5 is now available for $8.95 on Capcom's official shop; it's almost as if they planned its release to coincide with the debut of Mega Man 5 on the 3DS Virtual Console. What a weird coincidence!

At 57 hot jams long, Mega Man 5's soundtrack was composed by Mari Yamaguchi, who was often credited mononymously (as "Mari") for her work at Capcom. She also composed the music for Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts and several of the songs on the Breath of Fire soundtrack, in addition to handling arrangement duties for the TurboGrafx-16 version of Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition. Yamaguchi returned to the Mega Man franchise in 2010, penning the stage theme for Mega Man 10's Sheep Man.

JoystiqMega Man 5 OST busts into the Capcom Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 May 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomMari-Yamaguchimega-manmega-man-5musicOSTsoundtrackSat, 18 May 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations adds Pirate Jill, Sailor Chris, Ninja Keith]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/resident-evil-revelations-adds-pirate-jill-sailor-chris-ninja/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/resident-evil-revelations-adds-pirate-jill-sailor-chris-ninja/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/resident-evil-revelations-adds-pirate-jill-sailor-chris-ninja/#commentsResident Evil Revelations adds Pirate Jill, Sailor Chris, Ninja Keith The upcoming console/PC iteration of Resident Evil: Revelations will include a trio of confusing new costumes for Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield and Keith Lumley, Capcom has announced. As can be seen in the gallery, Jill and Chris both sport equally leggy nautical-themed outfits, while Keith channels his inner One Piece character as a shirtless sword-guy in hammer pants.

Costumes are unlocked by playing through the game's Campaign and Raid modes, in addition to "other unlocking mechanisms" that Capcom is keeping a secret. We're just hoping Capcom eventually rides this train of thought all the way to its logical extreme: Pretty Soldier Sailor Claire Redfield.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (New costumes)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomchris-redfieldcostumesjill-valentineKeith-Lumleymicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxSat, 18 May 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom inserts Arrested Development's Tobias Fünke everywhere]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/capcom-inserts-arrested-developments-tobias-funke-everywhere/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/capcom-inserts-arrested-developments-tobias-funke-everywhere/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/capcom-inserts-arrested-developments-tobias-funke-everywhere/#comments
Ahead of Arrested Development blue-ing up on screens once more when the fourth season arrives later this month, Netflix released a sizzle reel (below the break) for the sitcom's hapless actor wannabe Tobias Fünke. As ever, Tobias' awkward choice of words is the star of the show, but the Jumpman cameo is a very close second.

That'd be pretty tenuous to post on its own, but thankfully Capcom stepped in and gave us the perfect excuse. Responding to Tobias' call in the sizzle reel - "Insert me anywhere!" - Capcom did just that with a selection of its classic games. And now we want a Mega Man game with Dr Fünke as the villain. Make it happen, universe.

Also, we got this far without making the obvious gag. Huzzah!

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JoystiqCapcom inserts Arrested Development's Tobias Fünke everywhere originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arrested-developmentcapcomnetflixFri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Powering beyond 100 hours in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/powering-beyond-one-hundred-hours-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/powering-beyond-one-hundred-hours-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/powering-beyond-one-hundred-hours-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/#commentsIn his weekly column, writer Bob Mackey will alternate between two of his passions: the Japanese RPG genre and classic games. This week, Bob returns to the world of Monster Hunter.

Since I don't play MMOs, it's a rare occasion to see the timer on any of my games roll past that magical 99:59 mark. Still, it's happened more times than I'd like to admit; whenever an especially deep or content-rich RPG hits me during a particularly inactive time in my life, I'll focus on it and it alone. Since I've chosen a career path laden with vast periods of inactivity, RPGs Fallout 3, the Persona and Dragon Quest franchises, and Dark Souls have done a fine job of soaking up free time that would have otherwise gone to waste on frequent power naps or community service.

Chalk it up to fate if you want, but Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate found me in the familiar condition of "nothing better to do," and for the past six weeks, Capcom's hardcore action-RPG has given me a whole new set of complex mechanics and arcana to obsess over with thousands of my fellow monster-hunting fans. Now that I've reached that monumental 100-hour mark, it's time to ask myself one question: Did I invest my time wisely?

Short answer: no, but I'll save regrets over playing too many video games for my death bed.

Gallery: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (1/17/13)

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JoystiqPowering beyond 100 hours in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 May 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsCapcommonster-hunter-3-ultimatenintendoOpinionwii-uWed, 15 May 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom VP explains why Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies is eShop only, Japanese demo now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/capcom-vp-explains-why-ace-attorney-dual-destinies-is-eshop-onl/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/capcom-vp-explains-why-ace-attorney-dual-destinies-is-eshop-onl/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/capcom-vp-explains-why-ace-attorney-dual-destinies-is-eshop-onl/#comments Capcom VP Christian "Sven" Svensson has shed some light on why Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies is destined solely for the 3DS eShop in the west. Responding to users on the Capcom-Unity forums, Svensson stated that while he understands "the value" of owning a physical copy of a game, "it is a sign of the times that increasingly our business is going digital and not everything is going to be in both formats."

"Not every game is appropriate for both formats given the economics involved," he wrote, pointing to games like Darkstalkers Resurrection, Resident Evil 4 HD and Okami HD, which were released physically in Japan but digitally in the west. "Their COGS (costs of goods sold) and retail margins and reserve issues are entirely different there given the market differences," wrote Svensson. "It's a sad fact, but it's still a fact."

He added Capcom's US operation "worked very hard" to see Dual Destinies released in the west. "If we'd said 'no, it's not coming', it would have triggered the inevitable 'please bring it to eShop, at least' cries. Instead we shortcutted that and brought it straight to eShop."

In other gavel-banging news, a playable browser demo of Dual Destinies is now available on the game's Japanese website. Just make sure your Kanji is up to snuff if you hope to make heads or tails of it. Finally, Gematsu reports that the latest Famitsu confirms that both Miles Edgeworth and Trucy Wright will make a return appearance in the game.

JoystiqCapcom VP explains why Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies is eShop only, Japanese demo now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsace-attorney-5capcomeshopnintendophoenix-wright-dual-destiniesWed, 15 May 2013 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 5 hits west as Dual Destinies this autumn]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-5-hits-west-as-dual-destinies-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-5-hits-west-as-dual-destinies-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-5-hits-west-as-dual-destinies-this/#comments
Ace Attorney 5 is scheduled to appear in North America and Europe this autumn, now under the new legal name of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies. Capcom says it's releasing the 3DS game in the west digitally (on the eShop).

Gallery: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsace-attorney-5capcomeshopnintendophoenix-wright-ace-attorney-dual-destiniesphoenix-wright-dual-destiniesrelease-dateMon, 13 May 2013 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations demo dated for May 14]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/resident-evil-revelations-demo-dated-for-may-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/resident-evil-revelations-demo-dated-for-may-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/resident-evil-revelations-demo-dated-for-may-14/#comments
Those cautiously curious to see how Resident Evil: Revelations translates to bigger screens can try out a demo on May 14 from the Xbox Live Marketplace, Wii U eShop, Steam, and PlayStation Network. On the Wii U, that translation includes touchscreen integration, off-TV play, and some Miiverse extras too.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations demo dated for May 14 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 May 2013 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemomicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3release-dateresident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxFri, 10 May 2013 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[This backlit Mega Man 25th anniversary NES has style]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/this-backlit-mega-man-25th-anniversary-nes-has-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/this-backlit-mega-man-25th-anniversary-nes-has-style/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/this-backlit-mega-man-25th-anniversary-nes-has-style/#commentsMega Man 25th anniversary NES is backlit, cool Who could possibly want a statue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mega Man when you know that somewhere out there a Blue Bomber-adorned NES exists? Ryan Fitzpatrick (aka Platinumfungi) created this one-of-a-kind blue NES, which features a backlit Mega Man on top of the case with a rather slick paint job.

Fitzpatrick has a bunch of photos of the system on his Facebook page. One issue we have is that it just wouldn't feel right to play any NES game on it that isn't the best Mega Man game ever, Mega Man 2.

JoystiqThis backlit Mega Man 25th anniversary NES has style originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 May 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomMega-Manmega-man-25th-anniversarymodsNESnintendoThu, 09 May 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom year-end results: sales up, profit down, Resident Evil 6 failed to meet projections at 4.9M]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/capcom-year-end-results-sales-up-profit-down-resident-evil-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/capcom-year-end-results-sales-up-profit-down-resident-evil-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/capcom-year-end-results-sales-up-profit-down-resident-evil-6/#commentsResident Evil 6 ships over 45 million copies worldwide Resident Evil 6, Capcom's flagship of horrors for the fiscal year concluding March 31, 2013, certainly has "plateaued," as Capcom put it in today's results. The game, which launched in October of 2012, shipped over 4.5 million units at the time. The company announced today the game sold 4.9 million units. Comparatively, Resident Evil 5 has sold 6.1 million units.

"As a result, [Resident Evil 6] did not meet with our projection," the company's statement reads. "In contrast, Dragon's Dogma became a greater-than-expected hit product in the domestic market, which has high profitability, and became an unprecedented million seller in the recent years as an original title."

Overall, Capcom sales were up 14.6 percent for the year to ¥94.07 million ($950M), with net income down to ¥2.97 million ($30M), which is a decrease of 56 percent from last year. Capcom expects this year to be similar in revenues, but hopes to bring that profit back to the 2012 level. This year's line-up includes Remember Me and Lost Planet 3.

JoystiqCapcom year-end results: sales up, profit down, Resident Evil 6 failed to meet projections at 4.9M originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 May 2013 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that viruses are important to the Resident Evil series? Thanks to this Resident Evil: Revelations developer diary video, you do now.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations developer diary discusses importance of viruses originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Defying our understanding of neurology, memory can be found in the heart and soul of Remember Me. Manipulating memories drives the action in Dontnod's cyberpunk game, as creative director Jean-Max Morris reminds us in this six-minute synopsis.

JoystiqRemember Me hacks our memories, inserts this trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 May 2013 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adriftcapcomdontnoddontnod-entertainmentmicrosoftpcplaystationps3remember-mexboxFri, 03 May 2013 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom encases 3DS, 3DS XL in vintage Mega Man look]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/01/capcom-encases-3ds-3ds-xl-in-vintage-mega-man-look/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/01/capcom-encases-3ds-3ds-xl-in-vintage-mega-man-look/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/01/capcom-encases-3ds-3ds-xl-in-vintage-mega-man-look/#commentsCapcom store celebrates Mega Man with 3DS case Capcom has taken part in an ongoing observation of Mega Man's 25th anniversary with statues, soundtrack releases, USB drives, and even an officially promoted fan game. As we stretch into year two of the 25th anniversary celebration, Capcom is producing a Mega Man-themed case for 3DS and 3DS XL.

At first blush, outfitting a 3DS in Mega Man garb seems like a cruel tease, after the death of Mega Man Legends 3. But Capcom is releasing all of the NES Mega Mans on the handheld's Virtual Console (it's up to 4 now), making an NES-style Mega Man motif appropriate.

The case will be on sale at Comic-Con, as well as at Capcom's online store.

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Dragon's Dogma vanilla and Dark Arisen players alike, take heed. A recent title update for Capcom's fantasy RPG seems to be corrupting save files for some users.

If you haven't downloaded the update yet, Capcom suggests copying your data to the cloud or an external device before patching the game. Capcom promises to have a solution "as quickly as possible."

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is an Xbox 360 and PS3 expansion to Capcom's 2012 outing, a retail disc release that includes additional content and a remastered version of the base Dragon's Dogma game. The remastered version of Dragon's Dogma includes a new fast-travel system on top of additional items and gear, but sadly no dancing cyclopes.

JoystiqPSA: Dragon's Dogma and Dark Arisen title updates corrupting saves originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdragons-dogmadragons-dogma-dark-arisenmicrosoftplaystationps3save-dataxboxTue, 30 Apr 2013 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[New Ace Attorney 5 trailer shows Phoenix's day-to-day]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/new-ace-attorney-5-trailer-shows-phoenixs-day-to-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/new-ace-attorney-5-trailer-shows-phoenixs-day-to-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/new-ace-attorney-5-trailer-shows-phoenixs-day-to-day/#comments
Capcom's latest Japanese trailer for Ace Attorney 5 takes us through a typical day in the life of Phoenix Wright: Examining crime scenes, fulfilling lawyer duties in courtrooms, interpreting emotions, rotating rooms in 3D, participating in impressive anime cutscenes - you know, the usual.

JoystiqNew Ace Attorney 5 trailer shows Phoenix's day-to-day originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsace-attorney-5CapcomnintendoPhoenix-WrightSat, 27 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations developer diary discusses heritage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/resident-evil-revelations-developer-diary-discusses-heritage/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/resident-evil-revelations-developer-diary-discusses-heritage/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/27/resident-evil-revelations-developer-diary-discusses-heritage/#comments
This video discusses how Capcom took inspiration from the first few games in the Resident Evil series when developing Resident Evil: Revelations. The game's HD port is coming to Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 21.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomdeveloper-diarymicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evilresident-evil-revelationstrailerwii-uxboxSat, 27 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations getting demo 'soon']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/resident-evil-revelations-getting-demo-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/resident-evil-revelations-getting-demo-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/resident-evil-revelations-getting-demo-soon/#comments 3DS defector Resident Evil: Revelations is revealing a chunk of itself through an upcoming demo. Capcom didn't provide due dates for the bite-sized portion, but did say it's coming to all platforms - that's PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U.

Capcom recently announced pre-order details for Revelations, which in turn revealed four DLC packs for the updated HD port. Capcom prophecies the full game will hit retail shelves on May 21.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations getting demo 'soon' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemomicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxFri, 26 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 4 soundtrack blasts onto the Capcom Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/mega-man-4-soundtrack-blasts-onto-the-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/mega-man-4-soundtrack-blasts-onto-the-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/mega-man-4-soundtrack-blasts-onto-the-capcom-store/#comments Mega Man 4 soundtrack blasts onto the Capcom StoreMega Man 4 is available on the 3DS eShop for $5 - but wait, there's more! The soundtrack for Mega Man 4 is out on the Capcom Store today for $9, following in the sound-steps of Mega Man 1, 2 and 3, each released earlier this month. The Mega Man 4 soundtrack includes 66 songs, so it's a doozy.

The soundtrack for Mega Man 5 is up next, coming out in May.

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What you're looking at is an internal Capcom video made by the team behind Dragon's Dogma, designed to demonstrate the ease with which the game's character creation system can make universal use of animation data, regardless of a humanoid creature's size or configuration.

Aside from being an effective measure of the technology's capabilities and a surprising glimpse into the lighthearted nature of Capcom's internal development process, it's also a surreal, often hilarious and pointedly bizarre carnival sideshow of bulging eyeballs and dancing cyclopes.

As you may have noticed, it doesn't really look like footage from a fairly recent game, and there are two main reasons for that: First of all, this is an internal production that was never originally intended for mass consumption. Moreover, this is an early prototype from five years ago, when development on Dragon's Dogma was first underway, and the game still went by its original codename: BBS-RPG.

You may have also noticed that this video has no sound, which is more of a legal issue than an effort to enhance the production's already potent hypnagogic qualities. Since Capcom never intended for this video to be distributed to the public, it had to have its uncleared soundtrack removed before the developer could share it with us. If you're willing to have two tabs open, however, we thing we've found an elegant alternative.

JoystiqThe surrealistic Dragon's Dogma tech demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BBS-RPGCapcomcharacter-creationcharacter-customizationdemodragons-dogmainternalmicrosoftplaystationprototypeps3xboxThu, 25 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 3 pre-order bonuses include Hunk, robo-accessories]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/lost-planet-3-pre-order-bonuses-include-hunk-robo-accessories/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/lost-planet-3-pre-order-bonuses-include-hunk-robo-accessories/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/lost-planet-3-pre-order-bonuses-include-hunk-robo-accessories/#comments
Pre-ordering Lost Planet 3 at GameStop will grant five "unique" multiplayer characters, a squad which includes gas mask-wearing soldier "Hunk" from any number of Resident Evil games. The player also receives some Rig (read: giant robot) upgrades, specifically a "tungsten carbide drill" hand and a big ol' "pressurized claw" for squeezing space bugs and (we assume) other, less interesting applications.

Lost Planet 3 arrives on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on Tuesday, August 27.

Gallery: Lost Planet 3 (Multiplayer)

Gallery: Lost Planet 3 (4/25/13)

JoystiqLost Planet 3 pre-order bonuses include Hunk, robo-accessories originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomgamestophunklost-planet-3microsoftpcplaystationpre-orderps3resident-evilSparkxboxThu, 25 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Objection! Phoenix Wright Trilogy HD delayed again for iOS, due July]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/objection-phoenix-wright-trilogy-hd-delayed-again-for-ios-due/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/objection-phoenix-wright-trilogy-hd-delayed-again-for-ios-due/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/objection-phoenix-wright-trilogy-hd-delayed-again-for-ios-due/#comments Objection! Phoenix Wright HD Trilogy delayed again for iOS, due JulyPhoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy HD won't be summoned onto iOS devices as planned this month after Capcom adjourned the game again. The upscaled remastering of the three DS games was originally due last fall, but delays took it into early 2013, then April.

In a hardly encouraging but certainly candid post on the Ask Capcom forums, Senior VP Christian Svensson said, "For reasons unknown to me, the release has slid another several months to July. Sorry guys."

When the free-to-download app eventually arrives, it'll feature Ace Attorney, Justice for All, and Trials and Tribulations as purchasable games within it, both separately and bundled together. It'll also include an 'Everybody Object' mode that lets you email and tweet Phoenix Wright catchphrases via sound files and animated tweets, which by our reckoning would work as its own app, really.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdelayiosipadiphonemobilePhoenix-Wright-Ace-AttorneyPhoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Justice-for-All-WiiPhoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Trials-and-Tribulations-DSphoenix-wright-ace-attorney-trilogy-HDPhoenix-Wright-Justice-for-AllPhoenix-Wright-Trials-and-Tribulationsrelease-dateThu, 25 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom: None of the canceled games had been announced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/capcom-none-of-the-canceled-games-had-been-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/capcom-none-of-the-canceled-games-had-been-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/capcom-none-of-the-canceled-games-had-been-announced/#comments Capcom's recently revealed slew of game cancellations didn't involve anything previously announced. In a follow-up conference call to last week's financial statement, the company clarified that most of the canceled games were due between April 2014 and March 2015, although a few were scheduled for the current fiscal year ending March 2014.

Capcom revised its financial forecasts last week with a "special loss" of around $73 million, due to those cancellations. The company also announced a switch to more internal development following disappointment with projects outsourced overseas.

Asked if the company was considering reducing "the number of development lines for home video games," Capcom said developing for that market is still the core element of its strategy. Even if packaged software sales drop, the company said it believes console and online (such as DLC) sales will continue to increase.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cancellationcapcomfinancialsjapanWed, 24 Apr 2013 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rebuilding Scrooge's money bin: WayForward dives into DuckTales Remastered]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/ducktales-remastered-wayforward-interview/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/ducktales-remastered-wayforward-interview/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/ducktales-remastered-wayforward-interview/#comments Rebuilding Scrooge's money bin WayForward dives into DuckTales RemasteredFans of classic gaming tend to be a little overprotective of their favorites, so you can bet all of us obsessive weirdos breathed a sigh of relief when DuckTales Remastered landed in the best possible hands. And while I can't comment on the final product - or even a portion of it - there's no denying that the devs at WayForward know how to put together a solid platformer, with the same expressive, 2D graphics that drew so many of us to the medium back in the 8-bit days.

Barring the impossible scenario of reuniting the original game's tiny team (none of whom still work at Capcom some 24 years later), it's hard to think of a more appropriate match than WayForward meets DuckTales.

Still, when dealing with such a compact and complete package like Capcom's unassuming 1989 classic, the smallest tweak or change could result in a total upheaval of the experience that renewed hurtful Scottish stereotypes for a generation of Nintendo-addicted children. To assuage my fears, I recently spoke with three key members of the DuckTales Remastered team about reviving that special brand of Capcom/Disney magic for our modern world.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomducktales-remasteredmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3wayforwardwii-uxboxWed, 24 Apr 2013 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 3 multiplayer trailer mechs its way online]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/lost-planet-3-multiplayer-trailer-mechs-its-way-online/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/lost-planet-3-multiplayer-trailer-mechs-its-way-online/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/lost-planet-3-multiplayer-trailer-mechs-its-way-online/#comments
Grappling hooks, glowing bugs, turrets, mechs and snow? Must be a Lost Planet 3 multiplayer trailer. The game launches this August.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlost-planet-3microsoftpcplaystationps3sparkspark-unlimitedxboxWed, 24 Apr 2013 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen review: Cheating Death]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/dragons-dogma-dark-arisen-review-cheating-death/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/dragons-dogma-dark-arisen-review-cheating-death/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/dragons-dogma-dark-arisen-review-cheating-death/#comments Death has always been an integral part of Dragon's Dogma. From the intoxicating notion that it could come at any time while travelling the world of Gransys to the corpses that litter an area once you've torn through it, death permeates the narrative like a foul odor. The punishing difficulty ensures defeat in most cases, making it an absolute certainty that a restart will be necessary at least once. That same frustration, however, is what attracted the droves of players to Capcom's open-world RPG in the first place.

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen ups the ante by introducing Death personified. Your first sighting could end up being your last, though with persistence, even Death itself can be cheated. And that's just one small piece of this sprawling hunk of supplemental content. The austere world of Dark Arisen is a meaty expansion pack that serves up a substantial amount of new material, opening up welcoming arms to veterans and enticing new players with what will inevitably be billed as the definitive Dragon's Dogma experience.

Gallery: Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomDragons DogmaDragons Dogma: Dark Arisendragons-dogma-dark-arisenDragonsDogmaDragonsDogma:DarkArisenmicrosoftplaystationps3reviewxboxTue, 23 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen trailer has a big gross eyeball monster]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/dragons-dogma-dark-arisen-trailer-has-a-big-gross-eyeball-mons/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/dragons-dogma-dark-arisen-trailer-has-a-big-gross-eyeball-mons/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/20/dragons-dogma-dark-arisen-trailer-has-a-big-gross-eyeball-mons/#comments Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen trailer has a big gross eyeball monster
Capcom has released another showcase detailing the new types of terrors players can expect to battle in Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, chief among which is the "Gazer," a big icky gross eyeball tentacle monster with a dangerous laser and (we're assuming) bad intentions.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomcreaturesdragons-dogma-dark-arisenmicrosoftmonstersplaystationps3xboxSat, 20 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[No decision too trivial in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/no-decision-too-trivial-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/no-decision-too-trivial-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/no-decision-too-trivial-in-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/#commentsIn his weekly column, writer Bob Mackey will alternate between two of his passions: the Japanese RPG genre and classic games. This week Mackey discusses his evolving thoughts on Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.

It's only been a few weeks, but I can't help but feel a little ashamed of my last Joystiq post about Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Reading it from my current, semi-experienced perspective, the piece feels like an excited first-grader telling a long and involved story about learning to tie his shoes. To be fair, my revised take on things comes from a slightly embarrassing wealth of invested time; I've sunk 30 additional hours into the game since my initial column, and when I sat down to write about learning the ropes of MH3U, I'd barely hunted monster one.

Looking back at the knowledge I picked up since then, and the numerous intricacies I've yet to figure out, it dawned on me why Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate has made every other game in my presence go completely neglected. Capcom has refined its specific brand of action-RPG into a trial-by-fire experience that requires constant hypothesizing and experimenting - pure brain candy for us unlucky folks whose minds crave constant stimulation.

Of course, you don't have to take it from me; real academic-type people have picked up on this same value of playing video games - even if said people haven't necessarily jumped on the Monster Hunter train yet. When I taught a college writing course during my grad school days, I used James Paul Gee's What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy (yes, all academic book titles must be this clunky by law) to inform groups of mostly bored 18-year-olds about how gaming can actually increase our problem-solving skills.

Gallery: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (2/14/13)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcommonster-hunter-3-ultimatenintendowii-uFri, 19 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[CryEngine 3-powered Monster Hunter Online headed to China]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/cryengine-3-powered-monster-hunter-online-headed-to-china/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/cryengine-3-powered-monster-hunter-online-headed-to-china/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/cryengine-3-powered-monster-hunter-online-headed-to-china/#comments
Capcom and Tencent are working on a new Monster Hunter for the Chinese market - which means that it's a free-to-play MMO for PC. The new Monster Hunter Online also diverges from the rest of the series in that it uses CryEngine 3 instead of one of Capcom's own engines. You can ... really tell.

Monster Hunter Online brings new monsters, weapons, and locations to the series, with the familiar quest-oriented gameplay and giant boss battles. Tencent will begin testing the game in June. And just like that, Capcom is saved!

[Thanks, Szczesny and Mike!]

JoystiqCryEngine 3-powered Monster Hunter Online headed to China originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomchinammomonster-huntermonster-hunter-onlinepctencentThu, 18 Apr 2013 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom adjusts forecasts, cancels games, revises overseas strategy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/capcom-adjusts-forecasts-following-canceled-games-revises-strat/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/capcom-adjusts-forecasts-following-canceled-games-revises-strat/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/capcom-adjusts-forecasts-following-canceled-games-revises-strat/#comments Capcom adjusts forecasts following canceled games, revises strategyCapcom revised its financial forecasts in light of a "special loss" of around $73 million due to game cancellations, with the studio partially placing the blame on projects outsourced overseas. The company said it's making more of its game development internal due to a drop in quality from an "excessive" outsourcing of projects, this leading to the cancellation of certain games in development overseas.

Capcom also said it's aiming to "strengthen digital strategies" via increased DLC output. The company also wants its development and marketing divisions to be more in sync after noting "insufficient coordination" overseas.

Despite the restructuring loss announced today, Capcom forecasts a net profit for the fiscal year (which ended March 31) of ¥2.9 billion (around $29.5 million), thanks to strong sales from its Resident Evil 5 slot machine. The company also noted its shipping forecasts are largely in line with the revisions announced earlier this year, with DmC: Devil May Cry expected to come in at 1.15 million, and Resident Evil 6 at 4.9 million.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomfinancialsforecastsThu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom Arcade Cabinet secret games are 1943 Kai and Vulgus]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/capcom-arcade-cabinet-secret-games-are-1943-kai-and-vulgus/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/capcom-arcade-cabinet-secret-games-are-1943-kai-and-vulgus/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/16/capcom-arcade-cabinet-secret-games-are-1943-kai-and-vulgus/#comments The secret Capcom Arcade Cabinet games are 1943 Kai and VulgusThose who purchase all 15 games in the Capcom Arcade Cabinet collection will get two additional games at no charge: 1943 Kai and Vulgus.

1943 Kai is a special version of classic shmup 1943 that was previously exclusive to Japan. Vulgus, also a shmup, is similar to Xevious in that there are no pre-set levels - players push through progressively more difficult scenarios until they lose.

This week marks the fifth and final game pack for Capcom Arcade Cabinet, which includes 1942, SonSon and Pirate Ship Higemaru. An all-in-one pack will launch on May 21 for a reduced price of $29.99 (2000 MS Points) through PSN and Xbox Live Arcade.

JoystiqCapcom Arcade Cabinet secret games are 1943 Kai and Vulgus originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom's new video for Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen shows off some new enemies, one of which is literally death. Like, Death death, with a capital "D." Death shows up randomly and (surprise!) tries to kill you and your Pawns, and while killing it is possible, it reportedly takes several encounters.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcreaturesdeathdragons-dogma-dark-arisenenemiesmicrosoftmobsmonstersplaystationps3xboxSat, 13 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man 2 OST now available through Capcom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/mega-man-2-ost-now-available-through-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/mega-man-2-ost-now-available-through-capcom/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/mega-man-2-ost-now-available-through-capcom/#comments Mega Man 2 OST now available through CapcomCapcom's ongoing quest to make all of the original NES Mega Man soundtracks legally available in the US continues this week, with the release of Mega Man 2's official soundtrack over at the Capcom store. The 42 track album (!) is available digitally for $8.95.

Mega Man 2's soundtrack was composed by Takashi Tateishi, who also composed the music for the arcade version of Willow and U.N. Squadron, among other things. His work on Mega Man 2 was credited under the alias "Ogeretsu Kun," a practice which was not entirely uncommon for Capcom at the time. Additional contributions to the soundtrack were also made by Mega Man composer Manami Matsumae.

In related news, the music from Dr. Wily's castle is still the hottest jam.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomManami-MatsumaeMega-ManMega-Man-2Ogeretsu-KunOSTsoundtrackTakashi-TateishiSat, 13 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Play a game of Mega Man ZZZZZZ with this pillow set]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/play-a-game-of-mega-man-zzzzzz-with-this-pillow-set/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/play-a-game-of-mega-man-zzzzzz-with-this-pillow-set/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/13/play-a-game-of-mega-man-zzzzzz-with-this-pillow-set/#comments This Mega Man mega buster pillow is the coolestWe understand that you're on the fringe of sleeping - a renegade REMer who doesn't conform to society's rules of rest - but you've seriously got to stop using that Dead or Alive 5 body pillow; it's gross. Enter this more wholesome and elaborate Mega Man sleeping ensemble from Capcom, including a Mega Buster pillow you can slide your arm into and a Mega Man helmet pillow you can slide your head into.

The kit isn't for sale yet - it's coming in July - but Capcom has already opened up pre-orders through its Japanese site. The helmet and cannon will set you back ¥6,090 (around $60). Not listed: the price of waking from a dream world where Mega Man Universe exists only to find out it doesn't exist at all.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommega-bustermega-manpillowpillowszzzzzzSat, 13 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DuckTales Remastered runs on more than nostalgia]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/ducktales-remastered-runs-on-more-than-nostalgia/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/ducktales-remastered-runs-on-more-than-nostalgia/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/ducktales-remastered-runs-on-more-than-nostalgia/#comments In a new weekly column, writer Bob Mackey will alternate between two of his passions: the Japanese RPG genre and classic games. This week Mackey discusses the recently revealed DuckTales revival.

Game designer Warren Spector's preoccupation with Mickey Mouse ranks up there with some of the more notable wastes of time in recent memory. You can't say Spector didn't have his heart in the right place, though; while much of his love for Disney's mascot seems to be informed largely by his generation's exposure to the character as more than just a soulless corporate brand, both of Junction Point's Epic Mickey games carried forth the noble mission of teaching a new generation about Disney's often-overlooked catalog of animated shorts.

I found myself on board after hearing the premise of Spector's original Epic Mickey, mostly because Disney held nearly all of their shorts hostage on a premium cable channel during my childhood. If I wanted to soak up knowledge about the studio's earlier works, why not do it in Spector-engineered video game form?

According to critics and consumers, the experiment didn't turn out so well. Epic Mickey didn't aspire to greater heights than "competent N64 platformer," and gamers regarded the series as such. Tragically enough, Spector had been sitting on a much better - though not necessarily more popular - property while developing Epic Mickey: Disney's Uncle Scrooge comics, best known to children of the '80s as the animated adaptation DuckTales.

Spector had written for the newly launched DuckTales comic between Epic Mickey installments, and during a PAX Prime 2012 interview, I managed to sneak in a few questions that confirmed his interest in making a game that starred Disney's crankiest curmudgeon. His vague, non-committal statements didn't exactly set the Internet on fire, but they at least gave us all a moment to pause and fantasize about what a modern DuckTales game would look like.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomducktales-remasteredmicrosoftnintendoOpinionpcplaystationps3WayForwardwii-uxboxThu, 11 Apr 2013 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil Revelations pre-order perks reveal season pass on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/#comments Resident Evil Revelations PC gets season passResident Evil: Revelations will feature a Season Pass to enable four unannounced DLC packs, a new pre-order deal on Steam reveals. The updated version of Revelations hits Steam on May 20, but the more people that buy it before the launch date, the more goodies everyone can enjoy, with three reward tiers unlocked by pre-order numbers.

Tier one is already unlocked, meaning everyone who pre-orders on Steam will get an art book and 13-song soundtrack when the game launches. Next up is tier two, a free copy of 2007's Lost Planet: Extreme Condition that Capcom will distribute shortly after that pre-order goal is reached. Tier three promises "more weapons and more characters" for Raid mode, with four pieces of additional content to be revealed after the game's launch, all part of the Season Pass.

There's no word yet if these pre-order bonuses apply to console versions of Revelations as well.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcompcpre-orderresident-evil-revelationsseason-passSTEAMWed, 10 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega Man's Bass and Treble in figure form this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/mega-mans-bass-and-treble-in-figure-form-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/mega-mans-bass-and-treble-in-figure-form-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/mega-mans-bass-and-treble-in-figure-form-this-summer/#comments Mega Man Bass and Treble figures join the fight this summerCapcom is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Mega Man in every way it can think of outside of video games. Next up is a US release of Bandai's D-Arts Bass and Treble figures, based on the sorta evil robot and his dog from Mega Man & Bass and Mega Man 8, coming this summer as a two-pack for $42.99.

They look pretty cool, for the Mega Man universe "giant-footed anime robots" definition of cool. They join a D-Arts Mega Man/Rush set released in January.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandaibasscapcomd-artsmega-mantrebleWed, 10 Apr 2013 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U cross-region, off-TV patch hits April 15 [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-wii-u-cross-region-off-tv-patch-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-wii-u-cross-region-off-tv-patch-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/monster-hunter-3-ultimate-wii-u-cross-region-off-tv-patch-hits/#comments Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is getting patched up as promised next week, with off-TV play and cross-region interaction for transatlantic hunters coming to the Wii U game on April 15. Capcom announced the patch back in February, admitting it was going back on its decision to regionally restrict online play following "community feedback."

Update: Capcom clarified the patch is coming to North America on April 15 at 5PM PT, 8PM ET. The European patch is coming at the same time, but on the continent it will already be April 16 - 1AM in the UK, 2AM CEST.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomeuropemonster-hunter-3-ultimatenintendonorth-americarelease-datewii-uWed, 10 Apr 2013 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom senior VP: time to 'slow down' on HD fighting game remakes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/capcom-senior-vp-time-to-slow-down-on-hd-fighting-game-remake/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/capcom-senior-vp-time-to-slow-down-on-hd-fighting-game-remake/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/capcom-senior-vp-time-to-slow-down-on-hd-fighting-game-remake/#comments "Sadly, I think we've probably run the course of feasible titles here given the dropoff we've seen in sales with each new introduction," Capcom senior VP Christian Svensson said on the Ask Capcom forums, referring to the HD ports and remakes of fighting games, most recently Darkstalkers Resurrection.

"It seems the novelty of such projects is wearing off even within just the fighting game community based upon the sales data of our last two launches. That said, we have been quite prolific in these areas (despite the assertion above that we haven't) and it's probably time for us to slow down anyway."

Recently, the company has focused its porting and remaking resources on a wider variety of projects, like Dungeons & Dragons brawlers and Ducktales Remastered.

JoystiqCapcom senior VP: time to 'slow down' on HD fighting game remakes originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxTue, 09 Apr 2013 14:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Armature Studio worked on an unreleased Mega Man X FPS, 'Maverick Hunter']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/armature-studio-worked-on-an-unreleased-mega-man-x-fps-maveric/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/armature-studio-worked-on-an-unreleased-mega-man-x-fps-maveric/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/armature-studio-worked-on-an-unreleased-mega-man-x-fps-maveric/#comments Armature Studio worked on an unreleased Mega Man X FPS, 'Maverick Hunter'Armature Studio, the Austin-based developer formed from Retro Studios talent, was working with Capcom to create a new Mega Man X FPS, Polygon reports. Maverick Hunter would have kept X's weapon stealing ability and the platforming from the side-scrolling games, and added a deeper story and a new look, including armor by Adi Granov, who designed the armor for the Iron Man movie.

Capcom canceled the project, like other recent Mega Man games including Mega Man Universe and Mega Man Legends 3, likely coinciding with the departure of series producer Keiji Inafune. Armature prototyped it in early 2010, Polygon's sources said. The site has five videos of the unreleased game, along with several gameplay details.

Perhaps Mega Man didn't need this "gritty" reboot treatment, but on the other hand, it would have been a game, which is an increasingly rare thing to happen in that series.

JoystiqArmature Studio worked on an unreleased Mega Man X FPS, 'Maverick Hunter' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>armature-studiocancelledcapcommaverick-huntermega-manmega-man-xTue, 09 Apr 2013 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist looks to Kickstarter for funding]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/street-fighter-assassins-fist-looks-to-kickstarter-for-funding/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/street-fighter-assassins-fist-looks-to-kickstarter-for-funding/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/09/street-fighter-assassins-fist-looks-to-kickstarter-for-funding/#comments
While Capcom gave its blessing to Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist, it would seem the series needs financing before it can be completed. A Kickstarter campaign for the live-action series has launched and is seeking £625,000 (around $950,000), for a planned debut this coming winter.

The Kickstarter campaign is of note because these guys produced quite arguably the best three minutes of live-action Street Fighter footage on the planet with their fan-film, Street Fighter: Legacy. As with any Kickstarter campaign, there are several different tiers - like the crazy £5,000 level, which guarantees you Ryu, Ken, Akuma or Gouken's sweaty costume once filming has completed, or a chance to hang out during the filming of an episode.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomkickstartermicrosoftpcplaystationps3street-fighterstreet-fighter-assassins-fiststreet-fighter-legacyxboxTue, 09 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EST