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Capcom expects Lost Planet 2 to sell 3.7 million units in second half of fiscal year

by Griffin McElroy { Nov 1st 2009 at 3:30PM }

Capcom's recently published financial report for the first half of the current fiscal year contains some fairly gutsy estimates for sales expectations of the developer's upcoming titles -- for instance, the report anticipates selling 300,000 copies of Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition by March 31, 2010. However, the company expects one game to be its biggest blockbuster by a fairly enormous sales margin: Lost Planet 2, which, according to the report, will sell 3.7 million copies in the second half of FY 2010.

That's a fairly monumental increase compared to the sales statistics for the original Lost Planet, which has sold 2.28 million units life-to-date according to VGChartz. Don't get us wrong -- we've enjoyed what we've seen from the game thus far. However, if Capcom's hoping to approach that target, it may want to consider tossing some Pokémon in there. Perhaps a cameo by Master Chief, too, for good measure.

Read: Capcom Results of Operations and Strategies report (.PDF)

Japan getting Lost Planet / Ace Combat 6 Xbox bundle

by Richard Mitchell { Oct 20th 2009 at 12:50PM }

Seems like everyone has to get in on the Elite bundle action these days. Game Watch reports that a new Xbox 360 Elite bundle is headed to Japan, with both Lost Planet: Colonies and Ace Combat 6 baked right in. it also comes packed with the normal Elite goodies -- headset, wireless controller and (incredibly flexible) composite cables. Unfortunately, the bundle fails to meet super Elite status, as it contains only a paltry 120GB hard drive.

Still, at ¥29,980 (~$330), it's not a bad deal. The bundle goes on sale in Japan starting October 29.

TGS 2009: Watch four minutes of Lost Planet 2

by Ben Gilbert { Sep 24th 2009 at 4:00AM }

If there was ever any doubt in your mind that the enemies in upcoming third person ~~planet finder~~ shooter Lost Planet 2 are on the plus-size of things, the flood of assets coming out of the Tokyo Game Show should assure you of their huge-itude. Though we're only treated to a few scant glimpses in the trailer above, some of the beasts on display in the screens Capcom released are large-building-sized. The kind of big where you get that falling feeling in your stomach just from looking at them. Add to that the whole ongoing war thing and we're pretty glad to not be living on Capcom's now tropical planet.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2 (TGS 2009)

Lost Planet film will have 'completely different' story, Inafune on board

by David Hinkle { Sep 16th 2009 at 8:30PM }

It's been a while since we last heard about the Lost Planet movie, but G4 managed to get a couple of words about the flick out of Capcom's Jun Takeuchi back at Gamescom. The film likely won't reference Lost Planet 2, according to Takeuchi, who also noted that "as the story line goes, the movie is completely different from the game." Well, as long as they don't turn it into something about a planet that everyone knows intimately, we won't mind (and neither will EA's Alain Tascan).

Takeuchi also confirmed the involvement of Capcom veteran and Mega Man creator, Keiji Inafune. The extent of his role in the production is still unknown, but we'll sleep a bit easier knowing that Inafune is there to help make sure none of that 200 million goes to waste.

Lost Planet 2 co-op demo coming to PSN Sept. 24

by Griffin McElroy { Sep 16th 2009 at 3:45PM }

Nearly a month after making its way to the Xbox Live Marketplace, the four-player co-op demo for Lost Planet 2 will hit the PlayStation Network next Thursday, September 24. Don't let your indignation over this shameful injustice keep you from checking the demo out -- it's the same gameplay segment we saw (and loved) at E3 earlier this year, plus a couple PS3-exclusive bonus mini-missions. We promise that playing it will be more fun than working on that "Boycott Capcom" petition.

Capcom's triple-pack not coming to Europe

by Alexander Sliwinski { Aug 11th 2009 at 12:00PM }

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Capcom's Triple Pack of awesomeness will not make it to the shores (nor stores) of Europe. Eurogamer was given the sad news by a Capcom representative, who said, "We're not doing it here." Although he could have been referring to the latest dance craze sweeping the continent, everyone's quite sure he was referring to the zombie-, demon- and bug-fighting bundle.

The Platinum Hits Triple Pack releases September 8 in North America and features Dead Rising, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition - Colonies Edition and Devil May Cry 4.

Capcom offers up $40 Platinum Hits Triple Pack for Xbox 360

by David Hinkle { Aug 11th 2009 at 2:00AM }

If your gaming time has been sorely missing some Capcom TLC, then know the company is set to offer up a few of its older titles in one Xbox 360 package. Starting September 8, gamers can snatch up Capcom's Platinum Hits Triple Pack, which is pretty much just that: A package containing Dead Rising; Lost Planet: Extreme Condition - Colonies Edition; and Devil May Cry 4.

It's all well and good to try and introduce gamers to some of your almost-classics, but we think Capcom seriously missed a chance to get some Bionic Commandos out there into the world. Yes, we get it's a Platinum Hits bundle, but what could you possibly be doing with all those discs, Capcom? Building a fort in the break room?

Comic-Con 2009: New Lost Planet 2 screens are educational

by Justin McElroy { Jul 23rd 2009 at 4:02PM }

The best screenshots don't just show off a game, they teach you something. For instance, from these new Lost Planet 2 screens that Capcom just dropped at ComiC-Con, we learned that we don't really have any Lost Planet experts on staff.

So you'll have to bear with us if we don't know exactly what it is we're showing you. There's definitely a robot suit or two and ... are those trains in that one? Really hard-ass trains? It's anyone's guess.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2 (7/23/09)

Point your eyes toward this Lost Planet 2 co-op footage

by David Hinkle { Jun 16th 2009 at 7:10PM }

GameTrailers has uploaded a pretty sweet video looking at Capcom's upcoming sequel, Lost Planet 2. Looking specifically at the promised co-op, this video shows off some of the teamwork that will be demanded of you and your squadmates while running around E.D.N. III. Check out the video past the break.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2

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Lost Planet 2: 'Day and Date launch on both platforms is the plan' says Capcom

by Randy Nelson { Jun 12th 2009 at 6:45PM }

Following a release schedule update on the official Japanese Lost Planet 2 site -- which seemed to indicate a window of exclusivity for Xbox 360 -- Capcom USA has confirmed to Joystiq that the game will ship for Microsoft and Sony's platforms simultaneously in the US and Europe. "Day and Date launch on both platforms is the plan," Capcom PR director Chris Kramer told us. "Might ship a bit earlier in Japan (like RE5), but US/European releases will be simultaneous."

Kramer couldn't confirm a hard release date, though, instead pointing to the timetable we've already seen. "Winter is the best we can do right now," he admitted. While there are those who undoubtedly want to see the Lost Planet sequel on shelves ASAP, it'd be a shame for it to get lost in the holiday shuffle.

Lost Planet 2 could be an Xbox 360 timed exclusive in Japan [update]

by JC Fletcher { Jun 12th 2009 at 1:15PM }

Capcom's Japanese site for Lost Planet 2 has been updated with estimated release periods for both the Xbox 360 and newly-announced PlayStation 3 versions. The Xbox 360 version is listed as coming out this winter, but the PlayStation 3 version has an undetermined date. It appears, then, that Lost Planet 2 will be a timed exclusive for the 360, at least in Japan. Unless Capcom's unnanounced PS3 release window turns out the same as the 360 release window.

Unofficial sources (by which we mean gamestop.com) show the same North American release date, February 23, for both versions, but that could be a placeholder. We're currently inquiring with both Capcom and Microsoft to determine the timing of the North American releases.

We're more apt to believe, by the way, that the delay in Japan is due to starting the PS3 version later, and not due to any agreements -- because why on earth would Capcom agree to make something Xbox 360 exclusive in Japan for any period of time?

Update: Capcom has confirmed plans for a simultaneous PS3/360 release of Lost Planet 2. Read all about it here.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2

[Via Siliconera]

Tretton confirms Lost Planet 2 for PS3

by Majed Athab { Jun 2nd 2009 at 3:33PM }

Jack Tretton mentioned in the Sony Keynote that Lost Planet 2 is a title you can expect to see on PS3. Previously, the Capcom-made title was only confirmed for Xbox 360, but like its predecessor, Lost Planet, expect number two to go multi-platform.

Capcom reveals new Lost Planet 2 footage, pushing for demo during E3

by David Hinkle { Apr 28th 2009 at 4:00PM }

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Continuing the onslaught of Capcom news today, Eurogamer reports that Lost Planet 2 producer Jun Takeuchi said the game will not only be playable at E3, but that folks at home looking to get their hands on the game should be able to download a demo from Xbox Live Marketplace at some point during the show. So, you'll get to read our impressions right away, and then offer some unique insights of your own through the comments section. Neat!

The Capcom Unity blog has dropped a new trailer and several screens for us to gawk at, as well as some new details on the game, to add to your excitement for an impending demo. The title will feature 6 different episodes, and allow players to take up the role of their own unique snow pirate. As the snow pirate factions fight for control of the newly tropical EDN III, the game will change "depending upon the actions of the players involved." Capcom says players should expect to see the plot evolve from multiple characters' perspectives. The publisher also discussed the the four-player co-op and confirmed the presence of a ranking system.

You can check out plenty of new screens in our gallery below, or head past the break and watch the new trailer. That is, if you don't mind spoiling one of the boss fights for yourself.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2 (4.28.09)

Source - Takeuchi talks about Lost Planet 2 demo for E3
Source - Capcom Unity unleashes screens and video for Lost Planet 2

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Capcom 'thinking' Lost Planet 2 on PS3, not developing

by David Hinkle { Apr 8th 2009 at 2:15PM }

The slow 'n' clean sequel, Lost Planet 2, is due for release in early 2010. As it stands, the game is only on Xbox 360, but seeing as how the first game eventually made its way to PS3, many wonder if the sequel will follow a similar course to Sony's console. Speaking to Gamesradar, producer Jun Takeuchi said that Capcom is still "thinking about it."

Also of note are Capcom's plans for online play. During the interview, Takeuchi and game director Kenji Oguro hinted at a progression feature. Takeuchi said that Capcom is exploring a system similar to Call of Duty's -- yet different -- but couldn't offer any further details.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2

Lost Planet 2 details: customizable characters, team health

by Xav de Matos { Mar 26th 2009 at 2:00AM }

New details for Capcom's Lost Planet 2 have surfaced revealing the story's change of focus and a combined team power bar. According to a first-look article in the latest OXM, the game no longer includes a core character instead players create and fully customize their own solider for the ice cold war zone. Teams are comprised of four characters -- with four player co-op -- that each sport their own health bar (aka thermal energy reserves) but teams also share a combined power meter. The "Team Military Power Bar" reacts to team actions, depleting when a downed member of your squad respawns for example.

It appears that Lost Planet 2 attempts to increase the scope of the action instead of the original game's plot. Teams can attack foes with many different strategies with various weapons, new melee moves (described as, "a little like the chainsaw in Gears of War") and VS units (Lost Planet's mech-like suits) at their disposal.

If that isn't enough to whet your appetite for the surprising sequel, OXM describes a battle against a three-story high boss that ends with a team member jumping inside of the downed creature's mouth (presumably in search of Luke Skywalker). Lost Planet 2 is currently planned for the Xbox 360 but other platforms are still a possibility.

[Via CVG]