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Street Fighter vs…. Tekken? Yes please!

Franks — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:35:11 +0000

Fighting game fans are just recovering from the shock of Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

Now they will go into a full on stroke with the announcement of …

Street Fighter vs. Tekken!

No release dates were announced but the instant classic will be out on PS3 and XBOX 360.

If you are worried about your haduken controls messing up your 10 hit combo, there is no need. The companies are each developing their own version with familiar control styles.

Jack vs. Zangief!

Capcom at Comic-Con 2010

Vee — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:30:55 +0000

The flood of Comic-Con news doesn’t stop, Capcom has announced their panels and events for Comic-Con 2010 this year. Check out the list direct from the team.

Panels

Dead Rising 2

Dead Rising 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Capcom’s hit zombie action video game is here. Dead Rising 2 Executive Producer, Keiji Inafune and Producer, Shinsaku Ohara, unveil development stories and discuss the upcoming Zombrex Dead Rising Sun motion picture. Followed by a Q&A session.
Thursday July 22 12:00-1:00 Room 25ABC

Capcom 2010 and Beyond!
See the latest trailers and get the inside scoop on all of Capcom’s most highly anticipated games for 2010 and beyond: Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, Sengoku Basara, Okamiden, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, Ghost Trick, Dead Rising 2, and more. On top of all that, hear details on an exciting new game announcement by Capcom legend Keiji Inafune, the father of Mega Man!
Thursday, July 22 4:45-5:45 Room 6BCF

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds

The wait is over! After a decade of demand, Capcom delivers with MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: Fate of Two Worlds! Learn all you need to know about the characters, levels, storyline, fight moves and combos from Producer, Ryota Niitsuma and Special Advisor Seth Killian of Capcom, along with TQ Jefferson, Director of Games at Marvel Entertainment and Frank Tieri, storywriter for Marvel Comics. Then show off your fighting game skills as we pull audience members for some spontaneous challenge matches to win exclusive MVC3 prizes! Followed by a Q&A session.
Friday, July 23 2:00-3:00pm Room 24ABC

STREET FIGHTER

Super Street Fighter IV Producer, Yoshinori Ono, shares his thoughts on SSFIV and presents his exciting vision for the future of the franchise. Experience why everyone can’t get enough of Street Fighter! Featuring Seth Killian, Street Fighter Special Advisor. Followed by a Q&A session.
Saturday, July 24 12:00-1:00pm Room 25ABC

TOURNAMENTS

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 tournaments will be happening in Capcom’s Fighting Ring Thursday through Saturday at 11am -12:00pm and 3 – 4:00pm, and Sunday 11am-12pm. Signup daily at the Capcom Booth from 9-10:00am

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light shows off new goods

Vee — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:43:36 +0000

Final Fantasy seems to have no end of installments on the DS, for many, this is a great thing as finding a good and long game can be a chore. Today we get a look at the Crown System of jobs that can be assigned to characters in game. Check out the video and screens below for details on how it works and what starting classes are available.

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Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light Screenshots

Final Fantasy: Distant Worlds US Tour hits California

Vee — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:21:31 +0000

It’s that time of the year again, Final Fantasy is touring through symphonies all over bringing memories of adventures past to the masses. This week Nobuo Uematsu will greet the San Francisco Symphony on two nights with two different programs, also starring Susan Calloway, MARIA, DRACO and DANCING MAD.

Check out www.ffdistantworlds.com/sanfrancisco for more information about the location and cost.

For those looking to be at Comic-Con 2010, Nobuo will share the love at the Embarcadero Marina Park South in San Diego on July 22nd. No guest details have been disclosed at this point but the Distant Worlds site should have updates as the date draws near. – www.ffdistantworlds.com/sandiego

Other shows this summer include Houston, Washington D.C. and Toronto with Nobuo Uematsu only confirmed to miss the D.C. event this year.

Atlus launches full trailer for Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City

Vee — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:45:25 +0000

While the launch of Etrian Odyssey III is still in the distance, Atlus is promoting the game in full force today. The latest announcement includes a teaser trailer and announcement of a limited edition art book for those who pre-order the game from participating retailers. The Book “Forests of Eternity” carries 60 pages of full-color art.

Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City is slated to release on September 21, 2010 for the DS.

Ubisoft announces Comic-Con 2010 lineup

Vee — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:07:44 +0000

Comic-Con is coming fast, with only a week left until the big show Ubisoft has released their panel schedule and games at the show. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World The Game, Just Dance 2, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will all be on tap. To help out those who can’t make the pilgrimage to San Diego this year, Ubisoft will also be handing out prizes over their Twitter accountand updates throughout the show.

Ubisoft Panels:

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood: Thursday, July 22nd from 3:30–4:30 pm, room: 7AB
Development team members from Ubisoft Montreal will discuss the next iteration of the critically acclaimed, multi-million unit selling franchise – Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood. Attendees will learn about the new multiplayer mode, a first for the Assassin’s Creed franchise, and get an exclusive preview of new multiplayer characters. The panel will feature an in-depth look at the story and art of the Brotherhood and the return of Ezio, now a legendary Master Assassin, as he journeys into Italy’s greatest city, Rome, to strike at the heart of the enemy. The session will also go beyond the Brotherhood to discuss the Assassin’s Creed universe as a multimedia entertainment experience.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier: Saturday, July 24th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, room: 25ABC
Hollywood and Ghost Recon are joining forces. Ubisoft and Little Minx, a company of Ridley Scott and Associates (RSA), present Oscar-winning director François Alaux (Logorama), associate producer and technical advisor to all RSA films Harry Humphries, BAFTA Film Award nominee and director of cinematography Trent Opaloch, and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Solider video game studio producer, Adrian Lacey, in a panel discussing the upcoming Ghost Recon short film, and connections between the film and the game. Additional details about the panel will be revealed soon.

For those not familiar with Twitter, check out @Ubisoft here.

MangaGamer brings a Higurashi sale

Vee — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:29:45 +0000

With the final chapter of the Higurashi series on the way, MangaGamer is striving to bring everyone into the story with a huge sale. From July 15th to July 23rd the current game and all expansions will be on sale.

Here’s the price breakdown:

Higurashi When They Cry – $30.03 (Originally $46.33)
Higurashi When They Cry Kai Meakashi – $18.75 (Originally $25.02)
Higurashi When They Cry Kai Tsumihoroboshi – $18.75 (Originally $25.02)
Higurashi When They Cry Kai Minagoroshi – $18.75 (Originally $25.02)

Give it a go and try your hand at solving the murder mysteries of Hinamizawa. – MangaGamer

Hudson’s Lost in Shadow gets new screens

Vee — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:33:43 +0000

Lost in shadow brings players to a mysterious world, the first experience is a tower. Filled with shadows and casting shadows across the land, with the help of Spangle the wing sylph players can move lights around the world to create new paths. Without being affected by the gravity, players are able to battle enemies and travel freely through the landscape. Check out the screen pack below to get a better taste for this unique adventure.

H.A.W.X. 2 gets a Trailer

Vee — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:26:16 +0000

Ubi is speeding up the information stream on H.A.W.X. 2, today everyone gets a taste of the game with the breakthrough video.

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About H.A.W.X. 2

DEVASTATE YOUR ENEMIES WITH PROTOTYPE TECHNOLOGY Use all your skills to command an astonishing array of cutting-edge technology and overwhelming firepower, delivered by tomorrow’s finest combat aircraft. From the F-35’s vectored thrust capability to the ultra-secret Enhanced Reality System, you’ll light up the skies with a suite of experimental technology available only to a chosen few.

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL TO THE WAR OF TOMORROW See the enemy’s canopy shatter as your cannon shreds his aircraft. Feel the thundering impact of your laser-guided bombs as you roar close overhead. War may not be pretty, but it sure looks impressive.

PROVE YOUR METTLE ABOVE THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS LOCATIONS From Moscow to the Persian Gulf, from the Arctic Circle to the Indian Ocean, actual high-resolution GeoEye™ commercial satellite imagery ensures an astonishing degree of realism.

AIR WARFARE BROUGHT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Fly as an elite tactical aviator:
… Go head-to-head in close-range dogfights .. Take off and land on bases and carriers .. Sweat through night precision bombing .. Track your targets using silent UAV’s then strike from above .. Use air-to-air refueling in the middle of missions

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 is set to drop this Fall for the 360, PS3, PC and Wii.

It’s another Rock Band DLC update

Vee — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:41:57 +0000

Harmonix has stuck to the idea of weekly updates with determination. This week they bring out The Vines and Sweet Billy Pilgrim to the 360/Wii/PS3 stores.

Sweet Billy Pilgrim – “Future Perfect Tense” +
The Vines – “Get Out”
The Vines – “He’s a Rocker”
The Vines – “Orange Amber” +
The Vines – “Outtathaway” +
The Vines – “Ride”

Tracks marked with a + will be available on the European PSN store on July 14, usual $2 track prices apply to all markets and The Vines pack will run $8.49.