Capcom has – I’d like to say “issued a statement” but really it’s more “blogged a giggling retort“, regarding the PS3 version of the game. As it turns out there is a mandatory install process required, which plunks down 5GB of data on your HDD and takes upwards of 20 minutes. This massive inconvenience has a small, vocal group of users banging pots and pans together off on some forum as per usual, which sent Chris “Kramez” Kramer over the edge at Capcom’s blog, causing him to type thusly (link > Ars Technica):

Hey, all. It’s true: the first time you drop your DMC4 Blu-Ray disc into your PS3 tray, you’re going to be treated to an exciting 22 - 25 minute load process as the disc spins a few gigs of data onto your hard drive. While the game is loading, you get to watch a really nifty series of screens that completely catch you up on the DMC4 backstory. Think of it as compressing the last three “seasons” into a single info blast, accompanied by some fantastic DMC artwork. It’s great for those new to the series and also a good refresher to serious fans (you can also check out all these screens again later in the Library mode).

If you don’t want to watch the “Previously, on Devil May Cry…” portion of the install process, go make a sandwich and grab a soda, then come on back. You’re going to be spending some serious time with this game, and we don’t want you going hungry. Low blood sugar will make you dizzy and you’ll need to be focused like an Alan Parsons Project to defeat the enemies in this game.

Oh and this tidbit:

Once installed … the PS3 version of the game has near-Super Nintendo speed load times.

Now, reports of said SNES-quick load times are said to be slightly exaggerated in pre-release reviews but let’s keep an open mind. The complaints about the install size are a little hard to fathom, what with game data being the primary purpose of the HDD and all that.

I’d also like to point out how sad it is that we strive for “SNES”-style load times in modern videogames, a console that debuted 18 years ago.

Why, I said to myself just the other day: I feel the need for a ridiculously exuberant McFarlane-slash-Manga sort of thing with a lot of guns and oversized swords and stupendously badass monsters and demon chicks adorned in the skimpiest of armored bikiniwear. And lo! Here we are:

That’s right kids, you heard it here first: The Devil May Cry 4 demo you’ve heard about will be up on XBox Live and PlayStation Network this Thursday, January 24, 2008. We’re told to expect it up on XBox Live at 2am PST, and between 2 and 3pm PST on PlayStation Network.

Expect a woefully, tauntingly slow download process for this particular demo. No matter what network you are on.

Boasting over 33 points of articulation and special move accessories, these figures may be the best Street Fighter ones I’ve ever seen. They’re a standard 7 inches tall and are so poseable that you can have them kicking the ass of any of your other toys. So far we only have Ryu, Ken and Akuma (not that they’re bad) but I’m obviously hoping to see Chun-Li and maybe even Cammy.

They’re hitting soon and will run about 20 bucks a piece, at least thats what PlayAsia is charging. I’m thinking I’ll probably buckle and get the Ryu.

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It seems the only way companies can promote an announcement is by way of a countdown timer. Capcom seems to have adopted this unfortunate trend, but has alleviated this writer’s hatred for ticking minutes by announcing the next true sequel in the Street Fighter series; aptly titled Street Fighter IV.

Nearly ten years since its last official sequel, Street Fighter III: The New Generation, debuted in the arcade the series steps away from spin-offs, remakes and upgrades to and brings its flagship brawler back into the limelight.

While the teaser video portrays best friends/arch rivals Ryu and Ken dueling it out using signature moves in a deeply stylized world, Capcom has yet to release any details on the game.

While Capcom saw marginal success from its 3D Street Fighter spin-off, Street Fight EX, the series has been at its best staying close to its 2D roots.

If the art in this teaser is any indication of the direction of the series, it appears the Street Fighter franchise has returned to claim its fighting crown.

The beautiful teaser trailer for the upcoming arcade release after the jump.

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It seems like the most natural fit in the world, the celestrial brushing of Okami and the motion controls of the Wii-mote. It’s been rumored since the Wii launched, and now we can lay the rumors to rest. Okami is in fact coming to the Wii in 2008.

So everyone out there that missed out on one the best games of all time when it was out on the PS2 have a chance to fix your grave mistake and pick up this near perfect game. Please don’t let it slip by you twice.

Anyone out there gonna pick it up this time that missed out on the PS2?

[Eurogamer]

BIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRDDDDDDD MAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNN!

Click the pics to see em all nice and big-like.

A mere six days after the release of the full Resident Evil 5 trailer, a blog owned by African American activist Kym Platt accuses Capcom of setting racism issues back in time by depicting black men and women as ‘inhuman savages’ that must be destroyed by a white soldier in the name of humanity. Platt says the zombies in question are the black community in what appears to be an African setting that are supposed to be zombies, not that they are, but they are supposed to be.

Platt further goes on to express her displeasure toward this subject stating: “This video game is marketed to children and young adults. Start them young… fearing, hating, and destroying Black people.”

Watch the trailer again (provided after the jump) with the sound off and ignore the context of the game. Black men and women are savagely killed by a white antagonist. However, with the sound on and the context of the title known- that being that Resident Evil [aka BioHazard] is a game focusing on surviving an outbreak of either zombies or parasitic creatures- the argument doesn’t stand as firm. The Village Voice has also expressed their concern but they are quick to note the entire story has yet to be released, even if the trailer is in poor taste. Continue Reading »