In honor of the release of next-gen Bionic Commando, we're happy to say that the award-winning Bionic Commando: Rearmed is on sale for the ridiculously low price of 400MS points.
I honestly felt this is the most game you could get on XBLA even at the 800MS price (amazing single player, co-op, multiplayer deathmatch, plus insanely addictive challenge rooms), so selling it at half price makes this a total no-brainer. The soundtrack alone is worth more than 400MS, so if you have been living on a planet where fun was banned until now, do yourself a favor and buy this now. It's, um... rad :)
Sale runs from today until next Wednesday, June 3rd, so don't sleep on this one.
PS- and don't forget owning BC:R nets you some sweet unlocks in the next-gen Bionic Commando!
Hit the jump for the full press release.
Capcom is pleased to announce that for a limited time, 360 owners can purchase the digital download title, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, for just 400MS Points on Xbox Live Arcade.
Bionic Commando: Rearmed is a reworking of the classic 8-bit title, Bionic Commando, which originally released 20 years ago on the NES. BCR brings intense side-scrolling shooting and grappling action up-to-date with stunning new HD visuals, weapons and bionic arm functionality. The musical score has also been redone to add a contemporary tone to this amazing new experience.
Other new additions include a 2-player co-op mode, online ranking system and exciting Challenge Rooms. And last but not least, completing certain sections in Bionic Commando Rearmed will unlock items in the new 3D sequel, Bionic Commando, that launched on May 19th.
This offer runs from Wednesday May 27th to Wednesday June 3rd. Download it today!
IGN has put up a Top 10 list of Xbox LIVE Arcade titles, and Capcom is representing with SF HD Remix and Bionic Commando Rearmed (the digital little brother of the upcoming Bionic Commando).
Of course there are a bunch of other questionable games on the list :)--you know the kind that sound fun, but you never want to actually play again after a couple of hours--but BCR is chock full with the old replay value, and you can play a great Street Fighter game for... like... ever.
No worries for 2009 either--Capcom is still busy in the digital space with Flock!, Age of Booty map packs, and of course Marvel Vs Capcom 2.
Beyond the great games, Capcom also has a pretty great rep for our music as well (both then and now). Now all that great stuff is coming to you via Capcom's partnership with Sumthing Else Music Works.
They'll be bringing physical and digital soundtracks to you for:
-Bionic Commando® -Resident Evil® 5 -Street Fighter® IV -Dead Rising™: Chop Till You Drop -Dark Void™ -Monster Hunter Freedom Unite™ -Spyborgs™
Capcom® Partners with Sumthing Else Music Works to Release Video Game Soundtrack Catalog in North America
Award-winning Label to Distribute Digital and Physical Soundtrack Albums including Bionic Commando®, Resident Evil®, Dead Rising™, Street Fighter® and Monster Hunter
New York - May 11th, 2009 - Sumthing Else Music Works, the premier label dedicated to licensing and distributing video game soundtracks, is delighted to announce that it has entered into a multiple-title licensing partnership with Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, to release the original soundtrack albums for best-selling franchises including Bionic Commando®, Resident Evil®, Dead Rising™, Street Fighter® and Monster Hunter. Under the terms of the agreement, Sumthing Else Music Works will license Capcom's catalog for distribution on digital and physical formats in North America. Physical CDs will be distributed by Sumthing Distribution and digital releases will be available on Sumthing Digital www.sumthingdigital.com and iTunes®.
"We are very excited to partner with Capcom in bringing their video game soundtracks to the North American market," said Andy Uterano, President of Sumthing Else Music Works. "Our mission as a label is to support and enhance the lifestyle experience of the gamer by offering the latest and greatest soundtracks so they can enjoy and revisit their favorite gaming moments through the music."
Building on its reputation as the industry leader for licensing and distributing video game soundtracks, the deal with Capcom further expands Sumthing's growing list of partnerships with the world's top video game developers and publishers and continues its tradition as a distributor of high quality entertainment products for the gaming consumer.
The deal announced today with Capcom includes the following titles:
Bionic Commando® Resident Evil® 5 Street Fighter® IV Dead Rising™: Chop Till You Drop Dark Void™ Monster Hunter Freedom Unite™ Spyborgs™
Release dates for each album will be announced shortly.
For more information on Sumthing Else Music Works and its complete catalog of video game soundtracks, please visit www.sumthing.com and www.sumthingdigital.com.
About Capcom Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.
Bionic Commando, Dead Rising, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Capcom, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Spyborgs and Dark Void are trademarks of Capcom Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
About Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc.
Since its creation in the late 1990's by the world-renowned song writer, musician and record producer, Nile Rodgers, Sumthing Else Music Works has become the acknowledged industry leader in licensing and distributing video game soundtracks. Possessing full in-house services worldwide, from retail marketing and sales through physical and digital distribution, Sumthing is partnered with the world's leading video game developers and publishers including BioWare, Bungie Studios, Capcom, Crytek, Eidos Interactive, Epic Games, Gearbox Software, Microsoft, Mistwalker, Rare, SEGA, Silicon Knights, Sony Computer Entertainment and Ubisoft. Their catalogue of titles includes the best selling video game soundtrack of all time, Halo 2: Volume One, as well as award-winning titles including: Halo Wars, Halo Trilogy, Gears of War 2, Fable II, Too Human, Brothers In Arms, Crysis, Advent Rising, Fable, Gears of War, Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 Volume Two, Halo 3, Hitman: Blood Money, Hitman: Contracts, Jade Empire, Kameo: Elements of Power, Mass Effect, Red Steel, Unreal Tournament 3 and many others.
The game's cast is so huge that even big Capcom and Marvel fans will likely find a few mysterious characters in the lineup. Thrill to the backstories of Amingo, Shuma Gorath, and Jin (<3 Cyberbots).
Even if you think you know all about them (and trust me, you don't!), the whole thing is full of that beautiful Bengus art, so do yourself a favor and check this one out.
Despite the widespread celebrations, not everyone was happy to hear Marvel vs Capcom 2 is coming to XBL and PSN--namely, the people who have been selling the rare console copies on eBay for crazy prices.
Head over to Videogamepricecharts to watch as the console release prices begin falling back to earth, and remember to check out the free MVC2 demo on PlayStation Network, live today!
