It seems like just yesterday we were playing Bionic Commando on our NES. But it was actually last week, because we at the GR offices love us some Bionic Commando, whether we’re playing with an expensive prop or beating other gaming journalists for a kick-ass lunch box.
And it seems even yesterdaier that the next-gen return of BC was announced. But the much anticipated title is just days away. ...
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Shacknews writes: "The $5 price hike for the PC edition of GRIN's downloadable platformer Bionic Commando "has nothing to do with Piracy concerns," Capcom business development and strategic planning VP Christian Svensson has informed Shacknews.
Capcom has published its sales target for upcoming titles. Resident Evil 5 sales are expected to reach 2.3 million units.
Capcom has given up its list of what's in store for E3 next month in LA. But while most of what's on offer was a given anyway, the publisher has said there'll be two unannounced games on the show floor for the first time.What they might be, we don't know. But a Dead Rising sequel's been on the cards for a while now. Maybe that'll turn up?Anyway, here's the list, via IGN: * Bionic Commando (PC, PS3, ...
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Eurogamer writes: "Bionic Commando producer Ben Judd has told Eurogamer to expect elements of the re-imagined XBLA, PSN and PC game, Bionic Commando Rearmed, to fill out the back-story of next year's 3D game.
CVG reports: " The first details of Bionic Commando's multiplayer mode have emerged from a Capcom event in Las Vegas, and obviously swinging features heavily (ahem).
A new gameplay trailer from Capcom's reinvention of Bionic Commando is available to view in our equally bionic video player: Accompanying the trailer are three new screenshots which all look as lovely as this one. In addition to the next-gen title, there's also a PlayStation Network/Xbox Live Arcade release of the classic game called Bionic Commando: Rearmed. Be sure to check it out along with our preview of the ...
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With Bionic Commando and its prequel, Bionic Commando Rearmed, both on the way to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the folks at Capcom thought that it might be a good idea to tie the two games together a little more closely than they're already doing.
While interviewing Capcom Producer Ben Judd for our Bionic Commando: Rearmed preview today,1up learned that not all versions of this hearty downloadable remake of the NES classic are being created equal. When the game hits this spring, the PlayStation Network version (as well as the PC incarnation) will have higher-res textures than the Xbox Live Arcade version. Blame Live Arcade's 150MB limit on file sizes, Judd explained.
The arcade build of Street Fighter IV - the same as that being shown at this week's AOU show in Japan - is to be shown at GDC next week, VG247 can confirm. The game will be playable.
Who says online petitions don't work? In the latest Bionic Commando podcast, producer Ben Judd says Capcom is considering releasing a Wii version of the revived Bionic Commando series, currently tapped to arrive on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Jin Saotome's two latest creations are action figures based on Half-Life's Gordon Freeman (from the Half-Life series) and the 8-bit Bionic Commando. He built these two using G.I. Joe Sigma Six figures, but the results look almost worthy of retail. Freeman and the Commando even come with their signature crowbar and grappling arm, respectively. They are now up for auction on eBay via the Gaming Today link below (news.filefront.com).
Speaking to VideoGamer.com in an interview to be published on the site later today, Ben Judd said that a Wii version of the sequel to the 1988 NES original would largely depend on how much Bionic Commando's fans want it.
Following a lackluster CES keynote, Microsoft sent out a press release this morning touting the "powerful momentum" of Games for Windows and the addition of nine new Games for Windows-branded titles including Alone in the Dark and LEGO Indiana Jones.
Kotaku writes:
Capcom didn't just have a number of game announcements at their recent London Gamers Day event, they also released screenshots and videos from games we already knew about. Check out the full post for media from Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, Mega Man ZX Advent, We Love Golf, Bionic Commando and Devil May Cry 4.