Raekwon at a recent Rock the Bells live appearance. About 23 seconds in to "C.R.E.A.M." The Chef gives a nice shoutout to three of my favorite things: Chicago, Capcom, and Marvel!

From the magic fingers of Joe Vriens comes a new look at some of our hot new MVC2 art.  

The first is basically a desktop-ready staredown between our two signature characters.  

Next up is a full page panel from the comic that inspired the recent trailer. Thanks to John D and Joe for the art love.  Hot!

More weekdays mean more Marvel Vs Capcom showdowns at Marvel.com.  This time out it's Captain Commando (aka CAPtain COMmando--see what we did there?  According to our marketing department, this is amazingly clever). 

Time-traveling mutant with an eye-infection vs Mr. Capcom himself.  Vote Commando!  If his "former mascot" status isn't enough, you please remember that Captain Commando was the one to bring us one of my all-time favorites: Baby Head! 

This week on XBLA, the much-loved Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix drops from 1200 points down to a mere 800.  If you've been sleeping on this one, you owe it to yourself to buy it now!

You can add it to your XBox Live download queue by clicking here, courtesy of Major Nelson.

Marvel.com has another MVC2 showdown, this time pitting MVC2's own plucky little plantman against... the son of Satan. 

In addition to the bios and other character notes, there's also another "who's best" poll.  According to Marvel's notoriously rigged results, Blackheart currently has a slight 4-1 advantage, but how can you not vote for an anthropomorphised cactus up against a nigh-omnipotent hellspawn? Come on people!

Other questions to consider:  Amingo has maracas, Blackheart, none.  Amingo has a delightful hat, Blackheart: nope.

Check it out here.