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.
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Jan 7, 2008

Gaming's biggest movie rip-offs

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The relationship between games and movies has always been a tense one. There's something almost violently alchemical about the way the two media usually react to each other. It's like getting hit by a yellow, piss-soaked snowball. Either element can be unpleasant enough on its own, but put them both together and something far more horrible happens. Games of movies, movies of games, they're both usually about as much fun as the death of a clown at a ten year-old's birthday party. But still we ... » Read More

Dec 3, 2007

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

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The man behind the rebalanced Super Street Fighter II will destroy you. David Sirlin has competed in SF tournaments since 1991, represented the USA at Japans Super Battle Opera tournament, playtested every Capcom Classics re-release of the games and literally wrote the book on competitive gaming. Hes also got a cool site where he writes fascinating essays on game ... » Read More

Nov 12, 2007

Capcom making Street Fighter easier to play

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Pro-G report that SFII's special moves will be dumbed down to attract new players. This story is based on a blog entry by one of the developers.

David Sirlin, who is overseeing the design and gameplay on Super Street Fighter 2 HD Remix, revealed that many potential players are locked out of experiencing the classic beat-em-up because they "can't Dragon Punch or do Fei Long's flying kicks".
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Oct 25, 2007

Capcom Promises Arcade-Perfect Street Fighter II HD

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Street Fighter II is more than 15 years old and still the game is one of the most popular with fighting game fans. Capcom is readying a high-definition remake of the game for the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network, a version it says will play just like the original arcade game.
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Oct 17, 2007

New Super Street Fighter 2 HD Remix details at Capcom Gamer's Day

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David Sirlin, designer and competitive gamer extraordinaire, has updated his blog with a few new details regarding Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. Apparently, amidst all the hoopla surrounding the announcement of Street Fighter IV, people have overlooked the fact that SF2HD was actually playable at Capcom Gamer's Day in London, albeit with only Ken and Ryu selectable.
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Oct 14, 2007

Super Puzzle Fighter Friends Leaderboards Not Working

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The Bitbag: "Since the games release, We've noticed that our friends scores are not showing up on the Leaderboards online when we choose 'Friends'."
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Oct 11, 2007

Capcom Teasing Megaton Bombshell News

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Put your hype-proof jackets on, kids, because Capcom is ready to let loose with a number of news "bombshells" starting October 15. As with many gaming announcements, the official bomb drop date is next Monday, but leaks and the occasional Famitsu exclusive might see word from Capcom HQ much much sooner. The hype machine was pumped and primed when Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix producer Rey Jiminez posted on the official Capcom USA blog "Well, I can testify, that what's coming is a megaton bomb!", adding "You will not be dissappointed."
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Sep 2, 2007

IGN: Xbox 360 Game of the Month: August 2007

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IGN Xbox 360 Team and readers pick the "Game of the Month," runner-up, and "Xbox Live Arcade Game of the Month" for August 2007.
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Aug 24, 2007

SSFII Turbo HD Remix Update - First Background Artwork

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Here's the latest word from Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix producer Rey Jimenez.

"How are all you Street Fighter heads doing today? Last week I mentioned that I was having a hard time keeping up with all of the questions spread all over the place and to please restate your questions in the last blog entry. Thanks for that. It makes looking for the questions that much easier. I even noticed that the guys at the Capcom BBS and SRK have created new threads and forum areas to help organize everything in one place. Not that any of that was done on my behalf, but it just makes hunting down questions that much easier.

Before I get on to answering some questions from you guys, I wanted to show you a much requested background. I'm sure you can tell, but this is Balrog's stage."
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Jul 3, 2007

Is Street Fighter IV Capcom's Mystery Project?

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Arcade Renaissance has posted visual evidence linking Capcom's mystery project to Street Fighter IV. Though it is only a simple artifact from the website, the teaser site does seem to borrow a lot of visiual elements from the Third Strike website in Japan. Could Street Fighter IV be Capcom's new 2D fighting game?
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