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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Capcom's Ben Judd, Producer of the new Bionic Commando games, responds to some concerns regarding smaller text in the recent Bionic Commando Rearmed and how this might affect the next-gen sequel.
Capcom has published its sales target for upcoming titles. Resident Evil 5 sales are expected to reach 2.3 million units.
DarkZero: In an interview with TeamXbox, GRIN, the developers of the upcoming 3D remake of Bionic Commando has commented they will not be offering a player packed online multiplayer in the game, and instead the title will have a limited but (hopefully) stable multiplayer that offers play for up to 10 players at a time.
In case you missed what transpired during their various presentations, the guys at the Capcom US blog have provided a handy blow-out with videos, screenshots and articles on every title mentioned.
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).
So, it seems Capcom not only wants to "do with games what Marvel did with comics," but it looks like they want to do with comics what Marvel did with comics, too.
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.
Ben Judd, the Producer of Capcom's forthcoming Bionic Commando, has revealed that the PlayStation 3 version of the game will include its own reward system known as 'Trophies', which acts in a similar manner to the Xbox 360's own achievements.
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).
The latest issue of Famitsu has a first look at Bionic Commando: Master D Revival Plan, a 3D remake of the original Bionic Commando (known in Japan as Hitler's Revival).
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.
Onaxis writes: "The latest Capcom Release-List posted on NeoGAF shows Lost Planet Colonies as a PlayStation 3 title, and misses the Xbox 360 section: