2010-04-21 06:45 by Gaming Xpress Team
Capcom has announced three
blockbuster titles for 2011, including the long-awaited Marvel vs. Capcom 3:
Fate of Two Worlds, Okamiden and Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Media from around
the world converged in Hawaii to attend Capcom’s yearly showcase, dubbed
Captivate 2010, to get an early look at all the new titles and new content,
including:
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds: After a decade of waiting, iconic
Marvel and Capcom characters join forces again in a re-envisioned team fighting
game for a new generation. Fill the shoes of legendary characters from the most
beloved franchises in entertainment as you battle in a comic book brought to
life powered by Capcom’s MT Framework. Get set for the ultimate faceoff when
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds hits PlayStation3 computer entertainment
system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in
spring 2011.
Okamiden: Taking place many months after the events of Ôkami, Ôkamiden follows
the adventures of Chibiterasu – a young sun god who is summoned to protect and
restore the land. Armed with a majestic celestial brush and a vibrant cast of
partners with unique powers and abilities, this little god is ready to make its
mark on the world. Ôkamiden is headed to the Nintendo DS in 2011.
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2: Nathan Spencer returns as a daring, elite soldier
equipped with special bionic abilities. In the sequel to 2008’s retro-flavored
sidescroller, Spencer will have to face his greatest challenge yet as General
Sabio, a new technologically sophisticated foe, is on the brink of launching a
deadly missile attack. In addition to his trademark bionic grappling hook used
to traverse lush new environments, Nathan Spencer has upgraded his abilities to
include the much requested jump move. Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 is headed to
Xbox LIVE and PlayStation®Store in Q1 2011.
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes: The producer of Devil May Cry 4, Hiroyuki
Kobayashi, brings you the next evolution in the BASARA series on PlayStation 3
and Wii with Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes scheduled for release this autumn.
In a fun, action-packed and accessible title set during a tumultuous period of
Japanese history, Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight
their way to the climatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will master the fist
fights, swords, spears, bows, and guns of more than a dozen fierce samurai
warriors in battles against hundreds of opponents. On their journey to the
final battle, unleash powerful and spectacular Basara moves or make use of the
boost mode to decimate as many enemies as possible.
Ghost Trick Phantom Detective: First announced for the Japanese market at the
Tokyo Game Show in 2009, Ghost Trick Phantom Detective is now confirmed for
release in Europe and North America. Created
by the original director of the Ace Attorney franchise, Ghost Trick Phantom
Detective introduces, Sissel, a murder victim who becomes a ghost and gains a
special power to posses and manipulate objects. His one problem -- he’s lost
all of his memories! He uses his newfound powers to get to the bottom of his
suspicious demise while changing the fate of many. Ghost Trick Phantom
Detective is heading to the Nintendo DS this Winter .
Dead Rising 2 Prologue: Compelling content being released exclusively on Xbox
LIVE ahead of the game’s launch, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will give fans the
full experience while introducing the player to the new and much anticipated
elements that will unfold in Dead Rising 2. Dead Rising 2 Case Zero will
introduce new protagonist Chuck Greene as he and his daughter find themselves
caught in the desert town of Small
Creek which has been overrun with zombies. Set two years after the Willamette incident and three before the action of Dead
Rising 2, Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will give players a taste of the gameplay
they will experience in Dead Rising 2 as they take on the zombie masses, create
combo weapons and rescue survivors.
Dead Rising 2 Screenshot
Dead Rising 2 Co-op: Co-op play is coming to the Dead Rising universe for the
first time as players can invite their friends to partner up with them at any
time to take on the zombie massacre when Dead Rising 2 hits Xbox 360,
PlayStation 3 and Windows PC throughout Europe on September 3rd.
Super Street Fighter IV Tournament Mode DLC: The ultimate Street Fighter
experience gets even more intense with the Tournament Mode DLC. Compete online
with top players from around the world and fight for control of persistent
championship titles that prove you’re the best in the world. Look for this free
Super Street Fighter IV add-on content for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on June
15th, 2010. New downloadable costume packs will also be available at launch on
April 30th, 2010 for Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. The first pack called the
Super Challengers 1 Pack will feature costumes for Hakan, Makoto, Guy, Dudley and Dee Jay.
Lost Planet 2 DLC: Expanding on the 16-player multiplayer of Lost Planet 2, Map
Pack #1 includes new maps available for download from Xbox LIVE and PlayStationNetwork.
Due out to coincide with the May 11th launch, Helix and Back to the Island
bring the explosive multiplayer versus combat to new environments from an
underwater mining facility to an island with wide open spaces and compact
interiors.
MotoGP 09/10 DLC: New to the 2010 season of the MotoGP, Silverstone Circuit
will be included as part of the first free update to MotoGP 09/10. Released on
March 23rd, MotoGP 09/10 includes all the tracks and racers from the 2009
season with downloadable updates to the tracks, riders, teams and liveries for
the 2010 season available as the season unfolds providing the most up to date
MotoGP experience than ever before.
All Images Courtesy Capcom