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09.17.12

With Sony Pictures’ Resident Evil: Retribution ruling the box office opening weekend with $21.1 million, the creators from Impact Pictures are already looking ahead. Jeremy Bolt, who has produced all five films, believes the sixth film could wrap up the franchise. Although it’s worth noting he’s said that before, as well.

09.16.12

With AMC’s The Walking Dead debuting in October and two games coming out around that franchise, it’s only natural that a big screen zombie sequel would beat out a lost fish. Resident Evil: Retribution, the fifth installment in the Resident Evil franchise starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez and Boris Kodjoe, earned $21.1 million at 3,012 locations. The R-rated movie from Sony Pictures Screen Gems and Constantin Films continues the strong opening track record of the video game franchise. Directed by Paul Anderson, this movie bows before Resident Evil 6 from Capcom and Resident Evil: Damnation on Blu-ray and DVD. Disney/Pixar Finding Nemo came in second with $17. Million.

09.15.12

LOS ANGELES – Michelle Rodriguez got the change to play double in Paul Anderson’s new Resident Evil: Retribution from Sony Pictures. This time around, there’s a good and an evil version of Rain Campos – a character that was killed in the original film, which served as a prequel to the Capcom game franchise. Rodriguez talks about coming back from the dead in Resident Evil and Fast and Furious in this exclusive video interview below.

09.14.12

LOS ANGELES – Actress Milla Jovovich reprises her role as Alice in the fifth Resident Evil movie. Gamers are getting a triple threat of content this fall with Resident Evil: Retribution from Sony Pictures, Resident Evil 6 from Capcom and Resident Evil: Damnation from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Jovovich, who is married to the film’s director, Paul Anderson, talks about bringing Alice over to the video game franchise in the video below.

09.14.12

Resident Evil: Retribution, the fifth movie in the series based on Capcom's beloved zombie video game franchise, offers intense 3D action that's non-stop and intense, just like the video games its based on. The scope is epic and global, with backdrop locations such as Tokyo, Moscow, New York City and SIberia. And the CGI special effects are great especially if you like the "gimmicky 3D" stuff flying in your face kind of 3D visuals. If that's what you're looking for or just Milla Jovovich in a tight body suit and most Resident Evil gamer fans probably are, this is the movie for you. If you are looking for good plot or dialogue, this isn't the movie for you.

09.08.12

Capcom isn’t waiting for the launch of PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 to launch a new franchise. The game publisher has partnered with French game studio Dontnod Entertainment to bring the sci-fi action game Remember Me to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Capcom producer Mat Hart talks about what’s in store for gamers in this May 2013 adventure in the exclusive video interview below.

09.01.12

Frenzied fighters comprise a good portion of any retro gramer's library, and for good reason: they're ridiculously fun. From Pocket Fighter to Darkstalkers, these colorful, frenetic brawlers incorporate hilariously varied and random combos, loud artwork, and fluid animations to back it all up. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is a blast from the past that follows in the footsteps of these fantastic games -- a Dreamcast/PlayStation release that followed the events of the popular manga. The cult classic is celebrating its 25th anniversary and to commemorate the event Capcom has released an HD version via PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. Nostalgia can be a powerful factor when influencing our feelings one way or another toward particular releases, but is that enough to propel this bizarre adventure into greatness?

07.25.12

It’s shaping up to be an epic fall for fans of Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise. There’s a new 3D feature film from Sony Pictures, Resident Evil: Retribution, a new Resident Evil 6 game from Capcom, and a new computer-generated Blu-ray and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Resident Evil: Dimension. The creators of Resident Evil 6 talk about the new game in the exclusive video below.

06.23.12

Years ago, I reviewed Steel Battalion for the original Xbox, a game that came with a huge, table-sized 40+ button controller and two navigation sticks.  At that point, I said it was a little too over-complicated for its own good, but those who made the effort to invest time with it would be promptly rewarded.  Now, fast forward to last night, when I spent hours trying to navigate through Capcom’s latest game, Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor, for Xbox 360.  Same situation, too over-complicated for its own good, but no matter how much effort is put into it, the rewards never come.  So much for forward progress.

06.23.12

I am so glad I’m finished with Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor.  Everything that could go wrong in that game does, and does so quite valiantly.  Even operating something as simple as a window visor is impossible thanks to the crappy Kinect controls.  But, honestly, this isn’t the first time a developer has gotten a motion experience wrong with Microsoft’s device – and it certainly won’t be the last.

06.20.12

It’s a trend that isn’t going away anytime soon – classic PlayStation/PlayStation 2 games being remade with high-definition gloss-overs and some new motion features added for good measure.  But at least it’s a trend with merit, judging by what we’ve seen so far in collections featuring Sly Cooper, God of War and Ico/Shadow of the Colossus.  And now you can add one more classic to the fray, as Capcom has officially unveiled Okami HD, which will be coming to PlayStation Network this fall.

06.11.12

The idea behind E3 was to showcase the latest and brightest games of 2012, but there are always a few games that disappoint us. Some games on our list made serious changes to their formula, and not for the better. Other games took center stage at E3 when they shouldn’t have. There were many games at E3, but here is our top five list of disappointments.

06.10.12

The free-to-play market had a huge showing at E3 and was showcased at Sony’s Online Entertainment booth. Recently SOE converted all of its most popular MMOs into the model, giving new life to D.C Universe while reintroducing fans to the PlanetSide series.

06.01.12

Releasing an open-world adventure game these days is a pretty risky move, not only because you need to have the right amount of content to make it worthwhile, but also because of the competition.  Skyrim has been ruling the online realm for months, despite PlayStation 3 problems; The Witcher 2 introduced a captivating tale in its own right; and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning certainly isn’t a slouch.  Undaunted, Capcom has decided to release Dragon’s Dogma anyway, and though it’s hardly a trouble-free experience, adventurers will love what it has to offer.

05.20.12

Seth Killian knows more about fighting games in his sleep than most people do awake. Capcom’s resident pugilist has been helping the development team improve the Street Fighter X TEKKEN console experience with the new Sony PS Vita portable game. Check out the exclusive video interview below from Captivate 2012.

05.17.12

Ugh.  Game of Thrones.  Not the show, mind you, and certainly not A Song of Fire and Ice.  Those are high-quality works that, by all means, shouldn’t be missed, especially for the significant twists and turns.  But the game, recently released by Atlus and Cyanide Studios, leaves a lot to be desired.  It’s fallen completely flat on its face, leaving a diabolically thrilling storyline dangling in the wind because of faulty gameplay and a presentation that can’t compare to The Witcher 2 or even Kingdoms of Amalur.  With that, we’re left wondering…why didn’t someone else grab this franchise?

05.14.12

Taking full advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360, Steel Battalion Heavy Armor is a first-person perspective action game that will put players in the cockpit of futuristic Vertical Tanks (VTs) starting June 19. Set in 2082, the game depicts a world devoid of semiconductors, where war is waged with rudimentary weapons as new superpowers struggle for dominance. In a twist of fate, the U.S. army has been forced to begin major landing operations on what was once its own soil. Playing as pilot Lt. Powers, players control one a VT as he embarks on a mission that will see the action shift from North America to battlefields and war-torn streets across the globe. The multiplayer mode of the game made its debut at Captivate 2012.  Capcom’s Antoine Molant was on hand to discuss this sequel in this exclusive interview.

05.12.12

Over the years, some fascinating games based in the Wild West have come about, featuring heroes riding tall in the saddle and wearing cowboy hats to signify that they mean business.  While some have fared better than others (like Paradox’s fascinating but limited Lead and Gold for PlayStation 3), developers have no doubt tried their darndest to capture the essence of the likes of Sergio Leone and other influences to create the best “Wild West” experience.

05.05.12

Capcom connected with gamers back on the original Xbox with Steel Battalion, a game best known for its massive controller filled with buttons and levers to control the in-game Mechs. Thanks to Kinect, the newest game in the franchise (which is not a direct sequel to the Xbox game), eliminates any new controllers while making the experience more immersive. Capcom’s Antoine Molant details the new game at Captivate 2012 in this exclusive video interview below.

05.02.12

No one in the U.S. knows more about Street Fighter X TEKKEN than Seth Killian. The resident fighting guru at Capcom knows every fighter inside and out. With new updates for the console version of Street Fighter X TEKKEN and a brand new PS Vita version coming soon, Killion took some time at Captivate 2012 to discuss what’s next for the venerable fighting franchise in the exclusive video interview below.

04.28.12

As the sun finally started to subside, an amber glow receded behind the looming mountains in the distance. The sunset was short lived, for a chilling darkness approached. Putrid, red goblin corpses were strewn about in bloody disarray across the hillside. Evidence of a recent battle that paled in comparison to the magnitude of what was to come.

04.27.12

Throughout the history of video games, the oldest stereotype surrounding the industry has always been do violent video games affect player behavior and personality. It is a known fact that people who play games are exposed to more violence than the average consumer. From nuking entire civilization to obliterating players online, it’s has become more and more common now that games are more focus on squarely providing violent action. For this reason alone, parents have long held an underlining negative attitude towards the industry and those who stand by it, but is this criticism injustice or have developers gone to far? Should government step in?

04.15.12

What is it about Sour Patch Kids that has us so addicted?  Is it the sweet taste that’s underlying the start-off sour flavor?  Or is it the fact that they’re so small that you can devour many of them at a time?  Either way, we were pleased with what Capcom shuffled to our office this week, a game code for the Sour Patch-licensed World Gone Sour game, along with a package of Sour Patch Kids to munch on while we play.  We thought the true validation of this package would be the candy – but believe it or not, the game’s not half bad.

04.14.12

Hot on the heels of Namco Bandai’s Soul Calibur V World Championship in Las Vegas this week, there are new opportunities for the best fighting gamers to earn cash. Major League Gaming (MLG) is offering several fighting competitions to its 2012 Pro Circuit Spring Season. Check out this video from the Namco Soul Calibur V event below.