Doth my eyes deceive me? Dr. Light and Dr. Wily, dancing, together? This is so awesome, I watched it 5 times before I posted it. I just couldn’t stop watching.

Now we finally know what Mega Man does on his days off…

This clip looks to be from the eighties, or at least early nineties. It was an admirable, albeit very corny, attempt to capitalize on the Street Fighter franchise. Not unlike a certain movie also based upon the same property…

The intro is long, as it introduces all the live-action actors, and then it goes on to show a good amount of game footage as well. Worse part of it though, is that the game footage looks better than the live-action… Oh, it’s also in Korean.

Was this even properly licensed?

Click on the link to see the clip.

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A trailer is now available for the soon to be released (in Japan) Devil May Cry anime. The page is in Japanese, which you may or may not understand, but for those of you who don’t, you can see the trailer by clicking on the grayish box at the bottom right corner of the page.

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Capcom wants to know what you think about Lost Planet so far. This survey isn’t just some marketing toolit was requested directly by the developers themselves, and they will be the ones to read it and react to the results. Make your voice heard today!

The Ace Attorney Plead Your Case Contest Honorable Mentions have been announced over on Scarlett’s blog. Hop on over to check them out and offer your congratulations.

Also be sure to stay tuned for our weekly official winners announcements.

Monki over on Ain’t It Cool News recently ran an 8 BIT Art Contest (Not to be confused with the I AM 8 BIT contest), and he now has his winners!

Of course, since when you think of old school gaming, you can’t help but think of some of Capcom’s staple franchises, a couple of the winning pieces features Capcom characters.

First, there the awesome Mega Man by Matt Smith.

Another winning entry is by Max Haig.

Proving once again, you can never go wrong with Mega Man and Ryu.

Hop on over to AICN to see the other great winning pieces of art as well.

First there was “break-dance fighting”, now there’s Street Fighting Salsa, as this footage from a Korean Salsa Competition can attest. These guys should either enter Dancing With The Stars, or be in the next Street Fighter Movie, espcially since it will focus on Chun Li.

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Japan’s Famitsu magazine has a couple of screenshots of the recently announced Treasure Island Z (Working Title) for the Nintendo Wii. Check them out, and click on them for a larger version.

The RE diehards over at Biohaze.com are hosting a virtual get together to play through the original Resident Evil.

Date: March 30th, 2007
Time: 9:00pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Place: PLAYSTATION3 Network

For more info, hop on over to the Biohaze Anniversary Party page.

Okami was really a good game, but don’t take our word for it. Around the gaming industry, as well as with gamers themselves, it has won enough awards that if we actually had hardware to go with them, we’d need to set aside a whole corner office just to house them all.

Here’s Okami’s impressive resume of awards to date!

IGN – Top 25 PS2 Games of All Time
#18 of Top 25 PS2 Games of All Time

GameSpy – Game of the Year Overall Winners
#5 of Overall Top 10 Games of the Year
#4 of Console Top 10 Games ot the Year

Awhile back we held a Lost Planet Extreme Image Contest. After pouring night and day through the submissions, we finally have our winners!

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1st Place: "The Undeep" by Shawn "The Nubbin" Baxter.

2nd Place: "Magazine Cover" by Jason Lee.

3rd Place: "Lost Wayne" by Jimmy Kustes.

Congratulations to everyone!

This image has been floating around the ‘net for some time, and it’s been the subject of a joke in our Street Fighter forums. Nevertheless, it deserves an official Capcom shout out to it!

Time to dust off your old Mega-Buster Painting Attachment and tell Rush to transform into color-mixing palette mode. Our friends over at I AM 8-BIT is holding the I AM 8-BIT Art Contest, sponsored by Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight, Capcom, IGN and Foundation 9 Entertainment. The prizes you can win include some cool Capcom stuff. Click on the link for more details on the contest.

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Meanwhile, here’s some of the great stuff from I AM 8-BIT to give you some inspiration.

Darkstalkers has always seemed to be overshadowed by its overachieving cousin, Street Fighter. Nonetheless, Darkstalkers characters such as Morrigan and Felicia continue to remain popular for cosplayers, and their figurines can be found in the collection of many fans, as well as many of Capcom’s other games, such as Super Puzzle Fighter II.

For those unfamiliar with Darkstalkers, I present to you Hardcore Gaming 101’s great history of Darkstalkers, with bios on all the main Darkstalkers characters. Click on the link to check it out!

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The Next Generation of Capcom’s Smash Hit Action Franchise Comes to Next Generation Systems, PC

SAN MATEO, Calif – March 19, 2007 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the highly anticipated Devil May Cry® 4, already in development for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™), is now also in development for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for PC. Each version of the game will be maximized to take advantage of the systems’ strengths, leading to a breath-taking visual and gameplay experience. Devil May Cry 4 will be released simultaneously for the PS3 and Xbox 360 system.

“Capcom is committed to making its titles available to as wide an audience as possible, and has been building its technology base to meet that goal,” said Mark Beaumont, executive vice president, officer and head of Capcom consumer software publishing in the Americas and Europe. “This announcement means that PS3, Xbox 360 and PC owners worldwide will be able to experience the latest installment of one of Capcom’s pillar franchises.”

From the producer of the original Devil May Cry® and Resident Evil® 4 comes the next installment in the hugely successful stylized action series that has so far achieved global sales of nearly seven million units. Devil May Cry 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. As the new leading man, Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful “Devil Bringer” arm.

With the advanced graphical capabilities of the next-gen systems, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with unprecedented fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

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 and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.

Capcom, Resident Evil, 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. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. “PlayStation,” “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. All other marks are the property of their respective holders.

GamesOnDeck.com, a gaming site dedicated to mobile gaming, has posted an interview with Capcom Mobile’s President, Midori Yuasa, talking about, among other things, Capcom Mobile’s history, the acquisition of developer Cosmic Infinity, and future plans.

You can read the full interview here.

SAN MATEO, Calif – March 16, 2007 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced its first original title exclusively for the Nintendo Wii™, Project Treasure Island Z (Working Title), an innovative, full-length puzzle adventure game that utilizes the unique control mechanics of the Wiimote and challenges gamers to “play different.” Capcom plans to release Project Treasure Island Z (Working Title) this fall.

“Innovation has been the cornerstone of Capcom’s successful history,” said Charles Bellfield, vice president, marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “By introducing a whole new level of interactivity, this title reinforces our commitment to pushing the limits on how people view and play games.”

Legend has it that a revered pirate named Barbaros once stole the world’s treasure and hid it on a mysterious island. Though no one knows of its exact location, stories about the untold riches that lay in wait have been passed down through the ages, driving pirates from all walks of life to pursue the alluring prizes. One of these treasure seekers, a young apprentice pirate named Zack happens upon a mysterious talking skull, the skull of Barbaros himself. Barbaros promises to reveal the key to the island, if Zack will help to lift the curse he is under.

Players will explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solving puzzles and interacting with the world in search of vast riches and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate the world has ever seen. Inventive gameplay mechanics and controller movements allow players to move and open objects, transform items, unlock new pathways and navigate through perilous stages based on a variety of themes including a jungle, ice temple, volcanic caves and more, each with their own sub-areas. Players will rotate handles, turn keys to open doors, play a piccolo and much more in order to solve the progressively difficult puzzle stages and collect Barbaros’s legendary treasures.

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 and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.

Capcom, Resident Evil, 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. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All rights reserved. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Lost Planet scored a first place tie on the Famitsu readers top 100 games of 2006, along with Final Fantasy XII and Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops, with an reader score of 9.19.

Other Capcom games also making the top 100 are Okami at #6, Monster Hunter 2 at #8, Dead Rising at #13, Shin Onimusha at #34, Street Fighter Zero Fighters Generation at #62, Capcom Classics Collection at #81, and finally Biohazard Deadly Silence (Essentially Resident Evil 1 on the DS) came in at #96.

You can check out the full list here.

This Friday, March 16th, 2007, Lost Planet players in Europe will get an opportunity to battle it out online with the very developers responsible for Lost Planet (From personal experience, I can tell you the developers are extremely good). This Lost Planet Developer Showdown is hosted by xbox.com, and is open to European PAL territories only.

For more details on how to join this event, hop on over to xbox.com.

Excuse us as we utter quiet “woots” as Okami, continuing its award winning streak, walked away with 2 more pieces of hardware, receiving the nod for Best Character Design as well as an Innovation Award at last week’s Game Developer’s Conference. Click on the link for a full list of winners.

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Oh, the things we miss here State-side. Here’s an old Devil May Cry commercial from Japan. I don’t know about you, but it gives me a certain strange urge to play DMC again.

Yes, even DMC 2.

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This past weekend, hundreds of competitors descended on the South by Southwest Interactive Festival to compete at the EVO South qualifying tournaments. Winners took home cash as well as qualifying spots for the EVO Championship Series World Finals, which will be held this August in Las Vegas, NV.

Here is a small-screen handicam footage of the Street Fighter III: Third Strike finals (Note: The audio is not in sync).

The first Lost Planet map pack is now available. For 400 MS Points, you get both new maps, Radar Field and Island 902. Get them now and get fragging!

Our third interview with members Capcom Japan’s localization team is with Janet Hsu, whose most recent work can be see in Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Justice For All. Hop on over to Scarlett’s Lost’s (temporary) Blog to read it.

SFDevotion mild manner Fan Relations and Graphic Designer over at our partner Udon (SF The Comic) by day, and one devoted Street Fighter fan by night. Check out his version of an online Street Fighter shrine: Street Fighter eBay Auction.

Relax, keep your mind on your money and your money on your mind. It’s just a spoof. You can’t bid on it. But man, if this was real, the $8499 price might be too cheap… Nice work all around though.

Capcom is pleased to announce that Monster Hunter Freedom 2 for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system (referred to below as the PSP system) has shipped more than 1 million units in Japan. The second installment has managed to outperform even the popular first game to reach one million shortly after release. With the release of the Best Edition of the first Monster Hunter Freedom, the first game is also expected to exceed one million in the near future. Combined, these two titles make the Monster Hunter Freedom series the strongest game series on the PSP system in Japan as of March 6th, 2007.

The popular Monster Hunter series of action games puts the player in the role of a fearless hunter roaming the great outdoors tracking down gigantic beasts. Players can tackle the adventure alone or join friends over a network for team cooperative action. Since the first Monster Hunter’s console release in March 2004, it cumulatively shipped over 3,7 million copies around the world as of March 6th, 2007, and has been honored with numerous awards, securing a place as one of Capcom’s premier titles.

Capcom has been working closely with Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. in order to expand sales of the popular series. One result is the special Monster Hunter PSP system bundle which includes a special color edition PSP system, the game Monster Hunter Freedom 2, and other original goods. This and other promotional efforts have helped to spur sales. In addition to console versions, a pre-installed mobile phone game and trading cards are planned at the beginning of April as part of Capcom’s one content, multi-use business strategy.

Capcom will continue to strive to develop new and original games that appeal to a broad audience around the globe.

Calling all Monster Hunters!

Wanted: The elusive beast known as the Monster Hunter Banner that has been missing from these Unity pages since the beginning of time.

Reward: Fame, promotion to HR48750475, and possible fortune in the form of random loot that may be dropped by THE Seth.

Owing to their observation skills honed by hours of dedicated monster hunting, some of our fans pointed out that we somehow forgot to include a Monster Hunter banner here on our Unity site. Help us right this wrong by creating a Monster Hunter banner to fill the gap!

The size of the banner should be 260×44 and wed like to have them submitted by 6pm on March 16th, 2007. It will then be put to a vote by your fellow hunters and the top vote getter may be used as the official Monster Hunter banner on the Unity homepage!

Please post your submissions here in the forums.

We understand that some Lost Planet fans are having intermittent problems staying connected to some online matches. With so many hundreds of thousands of people having the game, a few problems are bound to arise, so we’d like to share this method which has been successful in resolving the issue for some players:

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The party is over, but the memories live on. For those that were not able to make it in person, check out this video recap of some highlights from the party Capcom threw in downtown San Francisco for the Lost Planet community to launch the game!

As promised, here are videos of the upcoming maps, Radar Field and Island 902. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

In addition to showing off the maps from overviews on down to intricate details, these videos are also feature the Capcom artists’ original concept art alongside the finished product. Fun AND educational!

Check out our new Data Post Beta. These leaderboards are just the first steps toward a whole range of exciting features to support our fellow Lost Planet multiplayer addicts. Let us know what you think!

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“The Nubbin,” one of our Lost Planet fans, has created a special “PDA Cancel Sound” for use as a Lost Planet ringtone, along with a few custom cellphone wallpapers. It definitely sounds futuristic, and I’m using it personally as my incoming text message tone.

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