If there's anything game, comic, or filmmakers have learned repeatedly as of late, it's that the process of altering a beloved formula will inevitably generate at least a few casualties. People who once loved the property in question will turn their backs on it, be it silently or after broadcasting enflamed pieces of mind throughout the cyber-cosmos. 

When your job is to monitor those cyber-cosmos and report on those flying, flaming pieces of mind--or even when it's not your job--it's easy to forget the point: that with change comes new potential. 

Luckily for us, that point is well delivered in the form of VG24/7's latest hands-on preview of Lost Planet 3. If you've been thinking the latest game in the LP series is looking awfully different than past installments, you're right. But if you're thinking that equals a loss, you'll definitely do yourself well to give this preview a read at the link above.

With new info on Lost Planet 3's multiplayer modes now out, I managed to get some sit-down time with the game's producer, Andrew Szymanski and ask a few of my own questions. Check out the video interview after the jump to hear more about Vital Suits, Akrid, the grappling hook, and much more.

Following up on a massive press tour, I'm happy to say we're finally getting a good look at Lost Planet 3's multiplayer modes and gameplay. Get ready for the return of VSs, grenades to the face, daring grapple escapes, and a whole lotta futuristic weaponry. 

The game will feature four different multiplayer modes spanning six diverse maps. We'll have even more info leading up to the game's release on August 27th (NA) and August 30th (EU), but for now we're showing off the Scenario Mode and Akrid Survival Mode. 

First things first: check out the new multiplayer trailer and a heap of new screenshots and info after the jump. You can also look forward to lots more press coverage for the game over the coming days, including a special Unity video interview with the game's producer, Andrew Szymanski. 

We've got some snazzy new videos out detailing the pre-order bonuses for Lost Planet 3 being provided by retailers Best Buy, Amazon, and Gamestop/EB Games. Pre-order bonus details were previously listed here, in case you missed 'em. Like somethin' you see? Tell a pal!

A zillion thanks to the many amazing folks who showed up to PAX East this weekend! For the rest of you, here’s a gallery of Capcom cosplayers, giveaways and other photo ops that should motivate you to come to Boston next year!