Armed (heh) with new features and a new studio, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 was announced last week at Capcom’s Captivate 2010. The new developer, Fat Shark, is introducing new physics puzzles to the game, as well as two-player co-op, new music and artwork, and one striking new feature: The ability to jump. The game is due to be released on PlayStation...

Due out in August, Dead Rising 2 allows players to experience the game’s story with a friend, forming a team of the game’s hero Chuck Greene and his faithful sidekick: Chuck Greene. Both characters will be able to save their equipment and experience as they progress, but only the host will be able to save the game’s progress, developer Blue...

The embargo on the info out of Capcom’s Captivate 2010 event is up, and we get to talk about the big news which is Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Due in spring 2011, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds will feature more than 30 characters and 3-on-3 tag team fighting for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Capcom has not announced any plans for an arcade, PC or Wii...

Apr 19, 2010

Since the launch of the PS3 and the PSN store its become common knowledge that if a DLC item or game is coming you’d have to wait until Sony updates their store on Thursdays. And while Microsoft doesn’t have as strict a release window as Sony’s, most items seem to be released on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. What this really boiled down to was if...

Apr 19, 2010

Ubisoft has announced a new company green initiative, notably doing away with paper manuals in all PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 titles. The publisher will also be working with Technimark, Inc. to produce a 100%-recycled polypropylene case for their games, starting with the PC release of Splinter Cell: Conviction. According to internal numbers, manufacturing...

Apr 15, 2010

This is the first in a series of retro reviews for platforms past. Enjoy! by Ryan Hartmann Kratos is back. He’s still angry, he’s still in desperate need of a tan, and he’s still the baddest Spartan that never actually existed in Greek mythology. For fans of the original God of War, this sequel is basically a love letter from Sony; they heard...

Apr 15, 2010

In three hours, Live support for original Xbox titles will be no more. This includes Xbox Originals downloaded to your Xbox 360, or played via backwards compatibility. That means no more Crimson Skies, no more Halo 2. As we get ready to shut off the lights, let’s bid a farewell to the service that ushered online gaming for consoles into viability. After...

That’s the official release date for North America, according to Microsoft. It’ll launch April 7 in Japan and April 8 in Europe and the rest of the world. Referred to currently as “the worst kept secret in gaming,” the game was officially unveiled last night on the Jimmy Fallon show. It sounds weird, but the show is no stranger to the...