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Just a reminder, because there's no way you'll get this from the trailer: This cel-shaded, unmistakably anime game about a plucky teen and his robot ... is a Lost Planet spinoff. The PS3/3DS action game E.X. Troopers is even more implausible in motion than when all we had was a text description.

JoystiqStare in disbelief at EX Troopers' first trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 May 2012 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsex-trooperslost-planetnintendoplaystationps3Thu, 17 May 2012 10:37:00 EST<![CDATA[EX Troopers: a Lost Planet spinoff for ... 3DS and PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/ex-troopers-a-lost-planet-spinoff-for-3ds-and-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/ex-troopers-a-lost-planet-spinoff-for-3ds-and-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/ex-troopers-a-lost-planet-spinoff-for-3ds-and-ps3/#comments ImageWe certainly didn't expect a 3DS spinoff of Lost Planet ... and we definitely didn't expect a 3DS-slash-PS3 spinoff. EX Troopers, revealed in this week's Famitsu magazine, is also unexpectedly anime styled, featuring manga panel cutscenes and a theme by Jpop star May'n.

EX Troopers takes place on EDN-3rd, in some kind of academy. Bren Turner is new in school, and seems to jump right into the Akrid fighting in what producer Shintaro Kojima describes as a beginners' action shooter.

No official images have been released yet (above is Lost Planet 3), but expect to see a lot of this, as Capcom indicated plans to use this IP outside of games, like its other "Single Content Multiple Usage" initiatives.

JoystiqEX Troopers: a Lost Planet spinoff for ... 3DS and PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcomex-trooperslost-planetnintendoplaystationps3Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Inafune on defeating Capcom's sequel-heavy budgeting]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/inafune-on-defeating-capcoms-sequel-heavy-budgeting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/inafune-on-defeating-capcoms-sequel-heavy-budgeting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/09/inafune-on-defeating-capcoms-sequel-heavy-budgeting/#comments In one anecdote, former Capcom exec Keiji Inafune illustrates how he got so high up in the company and the kind of behavior that likely led to his hasty exit. During a presentation at Kyoto's Ritsumeikan University, the Neptunia Mk-II weapon dished on the corporate culture at Capcom, and how he gamed it to get Lost Planet and Dead Rising made.

Before those games, he said, Capcom had a rule requiring 70-80 percent of the games produced at the company to be sequels, and the management rejected pitches for new titles even beyond that proportion. Inafune started up two new projects, Lost Planet and Dead Rising, and just kept them going even after the prototypes were rejected.

Eventually, he exceeded the budget for Lost Planet's prototype by 400%, figuring that Capcom wouldn't cancel it if the game was half done. The strategy worked: both titles made it to retail, and started franchises that have sold over four million units each.

Inafune was already well known for a successful act of guerrilla game-making. After Mega Man, his team was famously only allowed to develop Mega Man 2 if they did so on their own time, without affecting the schedules of other projects.

JoystiqInafune on defeating Capcom's sequel-heavy budgeting originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 May 2011 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdead-risingdskeiji-inafunelost-planetLost-Planet-Extreme-Conditionmicrosoftmobilenintendopcplaystationps3xboxMon, 09 May 2011 19:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Two more Lost Planet 2 multiplayer maps coming next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/27/two-more-lost-planet-2-multiplayer-maps-coming-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/27/two-more-lost-planet-2-multiplayer-maps-coming-next-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/27/two-more-lost-planet-2-multiplayer-maps-coming-next-week/#comments Looking for a wider range of environments to get your customizable Lost Planet 2 character knocked around in? According to a recent Capcom press release, two new maps for the game's competitive multiplayer component will go on sale on the PlayStation Store for $4.99 on June 1, and on Xbox Live Marketplace for 400 on June 2.

The map pack will include "Frozen Wasteland," a renovated version of a map from the original Lost Planet, and "Dockyard Battle," a 16-player arena modeled after the factory level from Episode 4 of the game's campaign. We were hoping for a multiplayer version of the railway cannon level, but ... well, that would lead to some awfully one-sided battles, wouldn't it?

JoystiqTwo more Lost Planet 2 multiplayer maps coming next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 May 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdlclost-planetLost-Planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-Conditionmap-packMicrosoftmultiplayerXbox-360Thu, 27 May 2010 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2 Avatar items include adorable Akrid]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/lost-planet-2-avatar-items-include-adorable-akrid/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/lost-planet-2-avatar-items-include-adorable-akrid/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/lost-planet-2-avatar-items-include-adorable-akrid/#commentsCapcom has dropped a veritable swarm of Lost Planet 2 Avatar goodies onto Xbox live. Most of the gear is comprised of clothing from the various factions in the game -- but we all know that the stars of the show in Lost Planet 2 are the creepy, crawly Akrid.

Unfortunately, you can only snag one of the giant bugs via the Avatar Marketplace: Gordiant, otherwise known as "that giant salamander thing." As you can see, it's not quite as threatening in Avatar pet form. In fact, it's kind of adorable.

You can see Gordiant and the rest of the Lost Planet 2 Avatar collection here.

JoystiqLost Planet 2 Avatar items include adorable Akrid originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 May 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avatar-marketplaceavatarscapcomlost-planetLost-Planet-2xblmxbox-liveFri, 21 May 2010 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Lost Planet 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/06/review-lost-planet-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/06/review-lost-planet-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/06/review-lost-planet-2/#comments In Lost Planet 2, if you want to swap your grenades for the T-ENG Gun (a device that lets you transfer precious Thermal Energy to your injured teammates), you press Y and Left Trigger simultaneously. Be careful, though -- if you press Left Trigger a fraction of a second before you press Y, you'll chuck a grenade at your teammates, which they likely won't appreciate in their state of physical distress.

While far from the most important aspect of the game, this cumbersome button mapping is indicative of the whole Lost Planet 2 experience: It's a completely functional, interesting gameplay mechanic, but it's utterly hamstrung by a nonsensical design choice. Unfortunately, the game suffers from so many of these flabbergasting and terrible design choices, that even its strongest features can't stand up to much scrutiny.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2 (05-06-2010)

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JoystiqReview: Lost Planet 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 May 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftXbox-360Thu, 06 May 2010 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA['Exclusive' GameStop Lost Planet 2 DLC already on Marketplace]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/05/exclusive-gamestop-lost-planet-2-dlc-already-on-marketplace/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/05/exclusive-gamestop-lost-planet-2-dlc-already-on-marketplace/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/05/exclusive-gamestop-lost-planet-2-dlc-already-on-marketplace/#comments We knew that the exclusive Lost Planet 2 pre-order bonus maps from GameStop would be publicly available eventually, but this is just silly. A sharp-eyed tipster has revealed that the Lost Planet 2 "Map Pack #1" is actually already available on Xbox Live Marketplace. That's particularly noteworthy considering the game's retail release is still a week away. We're guessing someone flipped the "release maps" lever a little too early, and chances are the map pack will soon vanish into the ether once more.

For what it's worth, the pack is currently priced at 400 ($5). We suppose you could be sneaky and buy it early, but if you really wanted the maps you've probably pre-ordered already, right?

[Thanks, Joey]

Joystiq'Exclusive' GameStop Lost Planet 2 DLC already on Marketplace originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdlcgamestoplost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftxblmXbox-360xbox-liveWed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demo available for all Gold subscribers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/22/psa-lost-planet-2-multiplayer-demo-available-for-all-gold-subsc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/22/psa-lost-planet-2-multiplayer-demo-available-for-all-gold-subsc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/22/psa-lost-planet-2-multiplayer-demo-available-for-all-gold-subsc/#comments Previously available only as a gift from Capcom or embedded inside blocks of ice, the Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demo is now accessible to all on Xbox Live Gold subscribers (it is multiplayer demo, after all). The demo allows up to 16 players to go at it on the game's Turbulent Jungle map. Two different game modes are available: Elimination and Post Grab, both of which were also seen in the original Lost Planet.

Lost Planet 2's multiplayer showed promise when we took it for a spin last month, so be sure to give the demo a try. And don't forget, grabbing the demo goes toward a good cause.


Xbox.com: Add Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

JoystiqPSA: Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demo available for all Gold subscribers originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlost-planetlost-planet-2xblmxbox-liveThu, 22 Apr 2010 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet beta codes frozen in blocks of ice]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/lost-planet-beta-codes-frozen-in-blocks-of-ice/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/lost-planet-beta-codes-frozen-in-blocks-of-ice/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/lost-planet-beta-codes-frozen-in-blocks-of-ice/#comments Viral marketing is a strange beast. Example: Over the weekend, Capcom delivered several blocks of ice to eight different US cities. The catch: Each block of ice contained Lost Planet 2 merchandise and a code to get into the online multiplayer beta. The event went down this Saturday, so we're guessing that all the blocks have been found or have melted by now. Thankfully, the internet, in its unrelenting vigilance, has chronicled the event for all time. After the break, witness a small child do his damnedest to release his prize from its icy prison.

[Via That Girl's Site; Image: DJClicheDarknes]

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JoystiqLost Planet beta codes frozen in blocks of ice originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Famitsu]
A handful of Lost Planet 2 screenshots from Famitsu have revealed the game will borrow the stars of two more franchises: Frank West from Dead Rising and the Scaly Knife-Gun Dude from Monster Hunter, the latter being exclusive to the PS3 version of the game. For those of you keeping track, these two join Gears of War's Marcus and Dom (who will only appear in the 360 version), Resident Evil's Wesker, and What's His Face from Lost Planet 2 in the fight against the calamitous, towering Akrid.

Though most of these crossovers seem pretty out of place, we're betting the dude from Monster Hunter will be right at home bringing down monsters the size of football stadiums. That kind of thing is right in his wheelhouse.

JoystiqLost Planet 2 getting guest characters from Dead Rising, Monster Hunter originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcrossoverdead-risingfamitsulost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftmonster-hunterscreenshotsweskerXbox-360Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom announces Lost Planet 2 demo charity program]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/capcom-announces-lost-planet-2-demo-charity-program/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/capcom-announces-lost-planet-2-demo-charity-program/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/capcom-announces-lost-planet-2-demo-charity-program/#comments Sure, you're probably excited to download the Lost Planet 2 demo so you can actually play the game, but did you know it will also help a good cause? Capcom has announced a new program that will see the company donate $20,000 to Music for Relief -- a non-profit organization "dedicated to providing aid to victims of natural disasters and the prevention of such disasters" -- if one million players download the Lost Planet 2 demo. If a total of 1.5 million download the demo, Capcom will donate an additional $5,000 for a total of $25,000.

In addition, Capcom will be hosting a pre-launch Lost Planet 2 party and "celebrity" tournament on May 6 in Los Angeles. Gamers will be able to sign up to attend the event -- on a first come, first serve basis -- on Capcom-Unity later this month. To win a chance to play in the tournament, however, players will have to submit tips for playing the multiplayer demo. Four winners will be chosen by Capcom to attend the tournament. The winners of the tournament will get to choose which Music for Relief cause will receive the money Capcom. Full details on the contest can be found right here.

So, get crackin' and grab your early access demo redemption code. It just might do someone some good.

JoystiqCapcom announces Lost Planet 2 demo charity program originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcharitylost-planetLost-Planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftmusic-for-reliefXbox-360Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese Lost Planet 2 Xbox bundle includes USB drive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/lost-planet-2-xbox-360-bundle-includes-usb-drive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/lost-planet-2-xbox-360-bundle-includes-usb-drive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/lost-planet-2-xbox-360-bundle-includes-usb-drive/#commentsMicrosoft is putting forth its best effort in the hope that Japanese consumers who want to play Lost Planet 2 won't just buy it for the PS3, which they already own. The company has announced a Lost Planet 2 Xbox 360 bundle, to be released May 20 for ¥24,800 ($265) in Japan.

The set includes a 60GB Xbox 360 with a D-connector HD cable, the game and a headset. It'll also include bonus Lost Planet content -- on a 2GB USB stick; taking advantage of the new Dashboard update that allows such drives to be used as 360 storage devices! This bonus seems destined to become a standard for special-edition Xbox 360 bundles.

JoystiqJapanese Lost Planet 2 Xbox bundle includes USB drive originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlecapcomjapanlost-planetLost-Planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftrelease-dateusbusb-driveXbox-360Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on: Lost Planet 2 multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/lost-planet-2-multiplayer-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/lost-planet-2-multiplayer-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/lost-planet-2-multiplayer-preview/#comments In advance of the April 21 and 22 releases of the Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demo on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, respectively, I got in a few rounds of multiplayer on 4 of the game's maps yesterday; one of which will be playable in the demo. The map, "Turbulent Jungle," was my favorite of the bunch.

Before dropping into a match, I scoped out the various character customization screens in the build I was playing. When you fire up the game for the first time you'll be prompted to create your own character, which will be used in both the campaign (which supports single-player and co-op play) and in multiplayer. Everything you unlock, earn or otherwise collect in either portion of the game will carry over to the other. Trick out a particular weapon in online multiplayer and it'll be ready for use in single player.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2 (Multiplayer)

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JoystiqHands-on: Lost Planet 2 multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftmultiplayerXbox-360Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2 trailers transform into view]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/lost-planet-2-trailers-transform-into-view/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/lost-planet-2-trailers-transform-into-view/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/lost-planet-2-trailers-transform-into-view/#comments
The official site for Capcom's Lost Planet 2 has updated with a pair of fresh trailers highlighting the bulky mechanical monsters the inhabitants of E.D.N. III use to get around. And to blow stuff up. And to look badass in while techno music plays in the background. And -- OK, the joke has run its course.

After checking out the above trailer, be sure to head past the break for a shorter, more refined look at those transforming Vital Suits -- unless your name is Kyle Reese, in which case we understand if you're not down with anything robotic.

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JoystiqLost Planet 2 trailers transform into view originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlost-planetLost-Planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftvideovital-suitXbox-360Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2 early access demo codes available now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/lost-planet-2-early-access-demo-codes-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/lost-planet-2-early-access-demo-codes-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/lost-planet-2-early-access-demo-codes-available-now/#comments Last week, Capcom promised that its "most avid fans" would have a chance to receive early access to the upcoming Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demo. Now, the company has made good on that promise, offering up codes for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the demo. Of course, there is a catch, albeit a small one. In order to redeem a free code, you'll have to sign up for an account on the Lost Planet community site which, in turn, requires a Capcom-Unity membership as well.

Once you've joined Capcom-Unity, simply head over to this address, sign up for the community site and you'll receive a code for your preferred version of the demo. Keep in mind that the code won't work until March 31. Also, if you have trouble signing up or if you don't want to go through the trouble, keep your eye on Joystiq because we'll be giving away some codes of our own very soon.

JoystiqLost Planet 2 early access demo codes available now originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemolost-planetLost-Planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftXbox-360Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2 multiplayer demo in April, retail release now May 11]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/26/lost-planet-2-multiplayer-demo-in-april-retail-release-now-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/26/lost-planet-2-multiplayer-demo-in-april-retail-release-now-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/26/lost-planet-2-multiplayer-demo-in-april-retail-release-now-may/#comments Capcom has announced that a multiplayer demo for Lost Planet 2 will arrive on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network on April 21 and 22, respectively. The demo will feature the Turbulent Jungle map and allow up to 16 players to duke it out online and track their stats. If you'd rather not wait until late April, Capcom has also announced it will be giving the demo away to its "most avid fans" starting next Wednesday, March 31. The press release doesn't say how or when the company will hand out the "community-distributed voucher codes" for the demo, though we'd say it's probably a good idea to keep your eyes on Capcom-Unity.

Finally, fans will definitely want to snag the demo, as it will unlock the Machine Gun SP -- which fires three shot bursts -- in the full version. Speaking of the retail release, Capcom has also announced that Lost Planet 2 will now launch on May 11, a week earlier than originally planned. The PC version will release this fall.

JoystiqLost Planet 2 multiplayer demo in April, retail release now May 11 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemolost-planetLost-Planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftq2-2010release-dateXbox-360Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2 trailer gets big]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/lost-planet-2-trailer-gets-big/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/lost-planet-2-trailer-gets-big/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/lost-planet-2-trailer-gets-big/#commentsCapcom heralds "Kill Big" as the tagline for a new Lost Planet 2 trailer -- and you can certainly see why after the break. The trailer's full of big vehicles -- big trains and big helicopter things, all carrying big dudes with big guns and big armor, wearing big helmets with big cylindrical ears. Those big dudes are shooting their big guns at gigantic Akrid and sometimes manning big mechs too.

Everything about Lost Planet 2 is big, in fact -- except for Capcom's video player. It's merely okay-sized. Thankfully, we've got a reasonably-sized YouTube version. So, pick up your Big Gulp of Big Red and take a big sip as you give your mouse a big click to head past the break. And, if you're really big on Lost Planet, join the other obsessives in picking apart the trailer.

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JoystiqLost Planet 2 trailer gets big originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftshooterXbox-360Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2's Wesker no longer a GameStop exclusive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/lost-planet-2-wesker-no-longer-gamestop-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/lost-planet-2-wesker-no-longer-gamestop-exclusive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/25/lost-planet-2-wesker-no-longer-gamestop-exclusive/#comments You knew about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but now you can add "shooting bugs with Albert Wesker's giant handgun" to the list of inalienable rights. Capcom has just announced that, due to fan upheaval, Wesker as a playable character in Lost Planet 2 will be a bonus for everyone who buys the game, rather than for just those that pre-order at GameStop, as was previously announced.

It's not as if early birds are out of luck though. Pre-ordering at GameStop will now net you two multiplayer maps, "Helix" and "Back to the Island." The update from Capcom doesn't say as much, but we'd assume these maps will also be available for purchase as DLC, either on release day or soon after.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2 - Wesker Bonus Character

JoystiqLost Planet 2's Wesker no longer a GameStop exclusive originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>albert-weskerbonuscapcomdlcgamestoplost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftpre-orderXbox-360Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: Local split-screen co-op in Lost Planet 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/confirmed-local-splitscreen-co-op-in-lost-planet-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/confirmed-local-splitscreen-co-op-in-lost-planet-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/confirmed-local-splitscreen-co-op-in-lost-planet-2/#comments This week's Famitsu (via Andriasang) confirms Capcom's Lost Planet 2 will include offline split-screen co-op when it releases May 18. Series producer Jun Takeuchi told Joystiq last year at GamesCom that the developer was working on couch co-op for the game, which already features four player online co-op.

The split screen will reportedly be similar to Resident Evil 5's staggered screens, maintaining the aspect ratio and cutting down on the hardware requirements. So, go ahead and play Lost Planet 2 snuggled with a buddy on the couch or drinking beers with the spouse when it releases ... wait, reverse that.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2

JoystiqConfirmed: Local split-screen co-op in Lost Planet 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom has inked a deal with Japanese toymaker collectibles purveyor Kotobukiya that will see the latter producing toys action figures based on the Variable Suits (i.e. power armor) featured in Lost Planet 2. Set to mech their debut in May, the two VS reproductions will retail for $39.99 each -- which seems pretty steep, until you consider just how detailed they actually are.

Both figures will stand 6" tall and feature more than 20 points of articulation, plus functioning canopies and -- taking a cue from the game -- removable, interchangeable heavy weapons. It'll be up to you to provide the appropriate sound effects. Check out slightly larger photos of the itty-bitty bots after the break.

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JoystiqLost Planet 2 action figures vs. your wallet originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figurescapcomcollectibleskotobukiyalost-planetLost-Planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosofttoysXbox-360Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2 adds Gears of War's Marcus and Dom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/lost-planet-2-adds-gears-of-wars-marcus-and-dom/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/lost-planet-2-adds-gears-of-wars-marcus-and-dom/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/lost-planet-2-adds-gears-of-wars-marcus-and-dom/#comments Capcom announced today that Marcus Fenix and Dom Whatshisface of Gears of War fame will have their grizzly visages added to Lost Planet 2 in the form of bonus costumes. (That's right, their love spans even dimensional rifts.) Romantic, sure, but it's not really much of a stretch, is it? Add a grappling hook to Marcus Fenix or a weirdly sexy lady leader to the Akrid and they're pretty much interchangeable, right?

If you'd like to see the gruff duo battling giant bugs -- but different giant bugs than the giant bugs they normally fight -- we've got a trailer for you after the break.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomepicgears-of-warGears-of-war-2lost-planetLost-Planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionmicrosoftXbox-360Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DMC4 and Lost Planet now Games on Demand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/dmc4-and-lost-planet-now-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/dmc4-and-lost-planet-now-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/dmc4-and-lost-planet-now-games-on-demand/#comments It's Tuesday, and that means some new Xbox Live Games on Demand. This week we get a double dose of Capcom goodness, with both Devil May Cry 4 and Lost Planet: Colonies hitting the service. Whether you'd like to blast giant alien bugs in the frozen wastes of a distant planet or, alternatively, slay demons with crazy stylish movies, well, that's up to you.

Should you decide that either game is for you, each costs $19.99 in the US. As usual, pricing varies by region, so be sure to check first.

Shortcut: Add Lost Planet: Colonies to your 360 download queue [Via Xbox.com]
Shortcut: Add Devil May Cry 4 to your 360 download queue [Via Xbox.com]

JoystiqDMC4 and Lost Planet now Games on Demand originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdevil-may-cry-4games-onlost-planetlost-planet-coloniesxbox-liveTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Takeuchi on marketing Lost Planet 2 across our planet]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/takeuchi-on-marketing-lost-planet-2-across-our-planet/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/takeuchi-on-marketing-lost-planet-2-across-our-planet/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/takeuchi-on-marketing-lost-planet-2-across-our-planet/#commentsLost Planet 2 may be produced in Japan by Japanese developers at a Japanese company, but it's rooted in Western design philosophies -- namely, the art of shooting. In a Capcom published developer interview, producer Jun Takeuchi explained the company's marketing strategies in and outside of Japan.

"In foreign countries that account for a large share of sales," Takeuchi said, "we are going to rely on the brand recognition of Lost Planet and emphasize the new features in the game, as well as four player co-op mode." To emphasize the parts of the game that Japanese gamers might be more interested in, Takeuchi suggested, "we're going to focus on pushing the concept of 'enjoying four player co-op mode' instead of the fact that this game is an action shooter." In other words, Capcom's hoping to make Lost Planet 2 sound as much like Monster Hunter as possible.

Additionally, as part of its "Single Content Multiple Usage" multimedia initiative, Takeuchi said that Capcom may extend Lost Planet to manga as a promotional tool in Japan.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomjun-takeuchilost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionmangamarketingMicrosoftXbox-360Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Marvel at Lost Planet 2's enormous bosses in these new screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/02/marvel-at-lost-planet-2s-enormous-bosses-in-these-new-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/02/marvel-at-lost-planet-2s-enormous-bosses-in-these-new-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/02/marvel-at-lost-planet-2s-enormous-bosses-in-these-new-screens/#comments We imagine it'll be somewhat strange the first time we watch Resident Evil's Albert Wesker being eaten by Lost Planet 2's giant salamander boss, now named "Gordiant". And watching the helmet-less antagonist desperately struggling to keep his hair just so while battling the third level's boss, "Red Eye," should prove comedic if nothing else. We just couldn't help but put two and two together when looking at the new screens the game's publisher released recently of three new bosses (including the eloquently named "Akrid X"), especially with the knowledge that we can play through the entirety of Lost Planet 2 as Resident Evil's recurring villain still so fresh in our minds.

Sure, finding out that the ginormous monster that we battled in the demo is named "Gordiant" is just about as exciting as meeting Michael Bublé (swoon), but it doesn't have quite the same charm as finally watching Wesker perish. The demo experience has certainly changed for us, though - now we have a name to direct all these profanities at while being repeatedly murdalized.

Source 1 - Capcom Unity
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Gallery: Lost Planet 2 (Akrid Bosses: Gordiant, Red Eye, and Akrid X)

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Wesker and his comically large hand and gun can be yours if you choose to pre-order Lost Planet 2 at GameStop, Capcom announced today. The publisher also tossed some screens our way depicting the Resident Evil antagonist with more believable body proportions -- specifically, a body structure that doesn't look like someone who was sipping Dr. Jekyll's favorite beverage or shooting up with Chris Redfield's "special" juice.

Well, except for this image, which makes us feel kinda weird.

Gallery: Lost Planet 2 - Wesker Bonus Character

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>albert-weskergamestoplost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftresident-evilweskerXbox-360Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom expects Lost Planet 2 to sell 3.7 million units in second half of fiscal year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/01/capcom-expects-lost-planet-2-to-sell-3-7-million-units-in-second/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/01/capcom-expects-lost-planet-2-to-sell-3-7-million-units-in-second/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/01/capcom-expects-lost-planet-2-to-sell-3-7-million-units-in-second/#comments 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)

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomexpectationsfiscal-yearlost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftresident-evil-5-alternative-editionsalesXbox-360Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Japan getting Lost Planet / Ace Combat 6 Xbox bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/japan-getting-lost-planet-ace-combat-6-xbox-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/japan-getting-lost-planet-ace-combat-6-xbox-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/japan-getting-lost-planet-ace-combat-6-xbox-bundle/#comments 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.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ace-combatace-combat-6bundleelitejapanlost-planetlost-planet-coloniesxbox-360-eliteTue, 20 Oct 2009 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[TGS 2009: Watch four minutes of Lost Planet 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/24/tgs-2009-watch-four-minutes-of-lost-planet-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/24/tgs-2009-watch-four-minutes-of-lost-planet-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/24/tgs-2009-watch-four-minutes-of-lost-planet-2/#commentsIf 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)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomgameplaylost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosofttgstgs-2009trailerXbox-360Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet film will have 'completely different' story, Inafune on board]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/lost-planet-film-will-have-completely-different-story/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/lost-planet-film-will-have-completely-different-story/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/lost-planet-film-will-have-completely-different-story/#comments 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.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdavid-hayterfilmgamescom-2009jun-takeuchikeiji-inafunelost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-Conditionlost-planet-movieMicrosoftmovieXbox-360Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2 co-op demo coming to PSN Sept. 24]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/lost-planet-2-co-op-demo-coming-to-psn-sept-24/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/lost-planet-2-co-op-demo-coming-to-psn-sept-24/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/16/lost-planet-2-co-op-demo-coming-to-psn-sept-24/#comments 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.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomco-opdemolost-planetlost-planet-2multiplayerpsnWed, 16 Sep 2009 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom's triple-pack not coming to Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/capcoms-triple-pack-not-coming-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/capcoms-triple-pack-not-coming-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/11/capcoms-triple-pack-not-coming-to-europe/#commentshttp://www.joystiq.com/media/2009/08/capcom081009.jpg 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.

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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?

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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)

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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.

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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.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlost-planetlost-planet-2Lost-Planet-Extreme-ConditionMicrosoftXbox-360Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Lost Planet 2 could be an Xbox 360 timed exclusive in Japan [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/lost-planet-2-could-be-an-xbox-360-timed-exclusive-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/lost-planet-2-could-be-an-xbox-360-timed-exclusive-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/lost-planet-2-could-be-an-xbox-360-timed-exclusive-in-japan/#commentsCapcom'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]

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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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JoystiqCapcom reveals new Lost Planet 2 footage, pushing for demo during E3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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

JoystiqCapcom 'thinking' Lost Planet 2 on PS3, not developing originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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]

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