IGN has always been one of the biggest supporters of Zack & Wiki since the beginning, even starting a "Buy Zack & Wiki" hype-campaign. On the eve of "Z-Dub's" release, IGN finished reviewing the game just in time to give it a whopping 9 out of 10.

We've been running the Buy Zack & Wiki in 2007 Campaign since we first discovered the game's appeal and now that we've finally quested for all of Barbaros' treasure, we can definitively state that Z-Dub belongs in your library. Indeed, Z-Dub presents some of the smartest and most rewarding challenges in any adventure game we've ever played and it's for this very reason that you will appreciate the title.

Not only did they have kind words for the game, to further stress their campaign, they dedicated their latest IGN Toons to Zack & Wiki as well.

GameSpot has just posted 3 new videos on several of the gameplay mechanics of Bionic Commando, the Wire Mechanics, The Swing, and the transformation of the Bionic Hand. Check them out! Wire Mechanics The Swing Bionic Hand: Transformation Mockup

This week, Capcom headed to London to host Gamer's Day. We broke some MAJOR news and announced the development of some long-awaited titles. From the incredible new next-gen Bionic Commando® and long-awaited Street Fighter® 4 to Dark Void⁚ and Talisman⁚, we've got a lot in store!

Bionic Commando®

Returning from a more than 20 year hiatus, one of the most fondly-remembered and oft-demanded Capcom characters returns in next-gen 3D form!

Making an amazing leap and swinging into the next generation of gaming, Bionic Commando® combines the genius of the bionic arm mechanic with the power of next generation hardware.

 

Gamespot has the answers to all of your Bionic Commando questions, so head on over to Gamespot and then come back and discuss what you want to see in the new Bionic Commando® on the Capcom Unity Forum.

 

You can also keep updated at the official Bionic Commando® website. Commando 3⁚ Lock and Load!  Commando 3 takes the no-holds-barred arcade spirit of its predecessors and crafts an all-new furious cooperative  shooting adventure for the next generation! 

Available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade, PLAYSTATION®Network this winter, Commnado 3 gives you a huge arsenal of weaponry, controllable vehicles, and a rag-tag group of specialized soldiers, each with their own unique characteristics. Up to three players can enjoy the classic arcade-style experience together on a single console or online. 

 

Commando 3 even compensates for the multiplayer mode by dynamically shifting difficulty levels based on the number of players in the game, ensuring that the game always poses a challenge.  The Commando 3 soundtrack is being created by Norihiko Hibino, an international composer well-known for his work creating music for the Metal Gear series of games.

With a comprehensive scoring system and online leaderboards, players can see how they compare to the best digital soldiers in the world! Talisman⁚ Also coming to Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PLAYSTATION®Network this winter, Talisman⁚, based on Games Workshop’s classic board game, is the quintessential fantasy hybrid board/role-playing game for up to four players, either online or offline. 

 

The game takes place in a fantasy realm and is based very closely on the board game through a 3D representation of the map with animated movements and in-game events. 

 

Characters are fully animated as they walk about the board, attack other creatures, cast beautiful effect-laden spells and use objects to enhance their actions. The highly anticipated 4th Edition of the board game is due for release from Games Workshop’s Black Industries imprint in October 2007. We Love Golf!⁚ We Love Golf!⁚ transforms the Wii Remote⁚ into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens. 

This new title is being developed in partnership with Camelot Software Planning, best known for developing successful sports games for home systems, including Hot Shots Golf and the Mario Golf series.

 

In this realistic golfing experience with a fresh new spin incorporating the Wii Remote’s unique motion-sensing functionality, use the controller to choose clubs, line up shots, swing and even add a touch fade or draw with a flick of the wrist. Just as on a real course, gauging wind conditions, correct club selection and careful reading of the greens are all essential for victory. A variety of game modes, multiple characters, and unlockable content will provide endless hours of putting heaven.

 

Dark Void⁚ Dark Void⁚ is a highly innovative action title in development with platforms being confirmed shortly. Developed by Airtight Games, Dark Void will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action. Currently scheduled for release in winter 2008, the Dark Void sci-fi story is engaging: Something is consuming our universe, a vast and ancient force almost beyond our comprehension. Millions of years ago, the minions of that power found their way to the 3rd planet of an unremarkable yellow star. Ours. The race they created came to call their masters “The Watchers.” For millennia we knew them as gods and served their dark purposes, but a few humans developed extraordinary powers. They were known as the Adepts and they rose up, banishing The Watchers into a parallel universe, where they’ve manipulated and schemed from afar. Until now.

 

Other titles shown at the Gamer's Day convention include Devil May Cry® 4, Lost Planet⁚:Extreme Condition for the PLAYSTATION®3 system, Okami⁚ for the Wii, Street Fighter® II Turbo HD Remix for Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PLAYSTATION®Network,  Zack & Wiki⁚: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure, Ace Attorney⁚: Apollo Justice,  Mega Man® ZX Advent, Resident Evil®: The Umbrella Chronicles, and the newly announced Street Fighter® 4!

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…and I’ll hope you agree we’ve DELIVERED. Head on over to Street Fighter World to view the trailer (I can’t stop watching it), and then tell us what you think over in the forums. The game is still in development, so make your voice heard!

Returning from a more than 20 year hiatus, one of the most fondly-remembered and oft-demanded Capcom characters returns in next-gen 3D form! Making an amazing leap and swinging into the next generation of gaming, Bionic Commando® combines the genius of the bionic arm mechanic with the power of next generation hardware. Get the full scoop and get over to Gamespot, then come back and discuss what you want to see in the new Bionic Commando® on the Capcom Unity forums!

Classic Action Title Rearmed for the Next-gen

SAN MATEO, Calif. - October 16, 2007 - Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed the return of one of its classic franchises with the announcement that Bionic Commando® is in development for the Xbox 360⁚ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC platforms.

As hardcore Monster Hunter fans have already noticed, Capcom recently joined a Nintendo press conference in Japan to announce that Monster Hunter 3 will be coming to the Wii. Slashing monsters by slashing at monsters? Sign me up! IGN has streaming video of the super-short teaser that was shown during the conference, which shows off some of the environments in the game and ends with a message from Capcom's global head of R&D, creative genius and all-around nice guy, Keiji Inafune. Inafune addresses the crowd, saying (loosely translated) "I'm Inafune from Capcom. Today we are presenting Monster Hunter 3. This is the formal sequel to Monster Hunter Dos. All of the video you have just seen was rendered through actual Nintendo Wii hardware. The development team is working very hard to make this a great experience on the Wii, so I hope you look forward to using the Wii controller to hunt monsters to your heart's content. Thank you very much."

As a reminder, we currently have one two three contests going on with great prizes that you don't want to miss out on. First, we have our "What *Really* Happened to Harvey?" Comic Contest, where you can use any combination of the artwork, backgrounds, and the talk bubble templates provided (or any of your own invention), and add your own text to explain what really happened to Harvey. For more information, check out the "What *Really* Happened to Harvey?" Comic Contest post. If Harvey is not your cup of tea, there are also two contests for Ace Attorney. The first is "We're In UR Contest, Judgin' UR Entryz", which involves using any Ace Attorney imagery or screenshots, modify the pictures and add text as you like to make us laugh. The second Ace Attorney contest is sponsored by 1up.com, and asks you to put your crime-solving skills to the test and help determine the outcome of the Ace Attorney "Crime of the Century" mystery sweepstakes. For more imformation, check out the sweepstakes page on 1up.com. There's a lot of awesome prizes waiting to be given away and there's no limit on how many contests you can enter, so what are you waiting for? Hurry up and enter!

One of my favorite parts of the Tokyo Game Show is the cosplay "alley." Every year, the outdoor walkway area between two of the main halls is overtaken by more Aeriths, Soras, Morrigans and random girls in maid costumes than should rightfully be assembled in sticky Tokyo September weather. This year, camera in hand, I went in search of intrepid Capcom fans, expressing their love of our titles by spending literally weeks designing their costumes.