Get a good look at the combat mechanics of Lady, one of the three new playable characters coming to  Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition when it drops for PS4, Xbox One, and PC this June 23rd. Lady is playable for the first time ever, and feels quite distinct from the other characters, thanks to her heavy emphasis on firearm-based combat. 

Check out her combat overview video after the jump.

In case you missed ’em:

Lady stream
Trish combat overview
Vergil combat overview  

For several years now, Operation Supply Drop has been on a noble mission: to send video games and gaming hardware to troops stationed overseas. As I’m sure many of our own readers know, gaming can offer a valuable outlet for coping with depression and anxiety. It can also help alleviate the idle tension that often accompanies serving overseas. 

Through OSD’s annual “8-Bit Salute” fundraiser, they and YOU have helped provide support to over 7,000 US and NATO troops. This year they aim to raise more money than ever for their cause, with a “high score” goal of $1,337,000 (see what they did there?).

For the unfamiliar, the 8-Bit Salute invites fellow gamers not only to donate, but also to recruit   donations from others by marathoning their favorite games during the event weekend. To participate is simple: 

-Register at the 8-Bit Salute page. You can participate as an individual, or create or join a “team.” Or, if you don’t or can’t stream a game yourself, you can simply donate to the cause.

-If you will be participating in the marathon, ask your friends and family to sponsor you. They can make a monthly pledge or a one-time gift. OSD encourages each participant to have a goal of $200 in donations, which amounts to $20 from 10 people. PLUS if you register as ELITE for fifteen bucks, you get a snazzy commemorative T-shirt once you raise $200 on your personal page!

-The marathon commences May 16th 12:00CST through May 17th 12:00CST. Have a seat (or stand) and play games on May 16th and/or 17th and see how long you can hold out and how much you can raise for the troops!

WHO IT BENEFITS:  8-Bit Salute benefits active duty members of the military and veterans who have served the US and NATO allies. Learn more about the successful OSD programs here and read the most up-to-date news here.

Thanks for supporting, and have a game-filled weekend!

You know that feeling when you’re hunting a mighty beast; you’re low on health, stamina and resources, time is running out… Yet, you still manage to pull through and the triumphant “Quest Complete” music comes on; a huge sigh of relief is released.

Well, don’t you think that sounds oddly similar to finishing up school/college?  This graduating hunting party certainly seems to think so, as they adorned their mortar boards with the Quest Complete stamp.

And as is the tradition at the end of each quest… here are some gestures:

Relaxing Kick Back

O bligatory Prancing

Well-done hunters, congratulations! Now you’re ready for G-Rank ! Good luck! =)

Source: monahkaaz on Tumblr (btw, we’re there too !)

Time for a Steam sale! This weekend, get up to 80% off a big ol’ list of Capcom PC titles, from Bionic Commando to Resident Evil on Steam’s Publisher Weekend Sale . Hit the jump for the full list, including a 9-game bundle for under forty bucks.

From now through May 28 North American players can grab several Capcom classics for cheap!

Wii U

DuckTales Remastered – $6.75 (Was $14.99)

Dungeons & Dragons – $6.00 (Was $14.99)

Resident Evil Revelations – $16.00 (Was $39.99)

3DS

Super Street Fighter IV 3D – $8.00 (Was $19.99)

RE: The Mercenaries 3D – $8.00 (Was $19.99)

Resident Evil Revelations – $9.00 (Was $19.99)

Week two of Mega May brings us Mega Man Battle Network 3 (Blue and White), which is hot on the heels of last week’s Mega Man & Bass.

You can now play the first three Battle Networks, Mega Man 1~7 (+Bass) and Mega Man X1~X3 on your Wii U! And let’s not forget MM Zero, which will be joined by Zero 2 later this month.

The full Mega May lineup:

5/7 – Mega Man & Bass

5/14 – Battle Network 3

5/21 – MM Zero 2

5/28 – Battle Network 4

But if you’re a PSN player, Tron Bonne just hit the NA shop, and joins Mega Man X4-X5 .

Catch more live  Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition gameplay today at 4pm PT on our Twitch channel .  This week we’ll be showing off Lady, who is playable for the first time in video gaming history! See you there!

::UPDATE:: If you fancy those awesome Lady and Trish costumes or just want to get your ducks in a row in advance, here are some preorder links!

Steam | Xbox One | PlayStation 4  

Okay guys, time for a fun update. 

Fun-filled stylish action romp Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition, whichis coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, will release in North America and Europe starting June 23, 2015 for $24.99/ €24.99 / £19.99. Additionally, those who pre-order the game will receive bonus costumes for Lady and Trish when the game is released. PlayStation 4 users will also receive a custom theme.

Speaking of costumes, hit the jump to see ‘em! We’ve also got a spiffy new trailer showcasing gameplay for all five of the game’s awesome playable characters, as well as some new screens. 

Game Details

DMC4SE will feature a set of bonus costumes, which you can see below. There will also be a cool set of palette swaps, which we’ll show off at a later date. 

↑ Lady’s classic DMC3 look. This is one of the two costumes unlocked by pre-ordering.

↑ Trish’s ostentatious Gloria disguise. This is the other pre-order costume.

↑ This alternate Nero costume is based on a prototype design. So dapper!

↑ Corrupt Vergil could use some vitamin D…

↑ …but don’t make him mad.

↑ This Legendary Dark Knight Dante costume is perfect for Legendary Dark Knight Mode! Also for attending the opera.

↑ The LDK costume in all its glory.  

Don’t forget to tune into our Twitch channel this Wednesday, May 13^th at 4pm PT for more live gameplay, this time showcasing Lady’s rockin’ gunplay. If you’re short on time, you can also catch up on the characters’ combat mechanics with our handy overview video series.

Vergil Combat Overview
Trish Combat Overview

Our recurring Monster Hunter  live stream,  Monster Hunter Mondays , continues today at  4pm PT so tune in to our  Twitch channel and may join us for a quest or two!

As you may know, we had to create a new hunter for this stream, and she’s still pretty early in her hunting career, which means HR1 ~ HR3 are totally welcome to join us. So if you’re new too, pelase don’t hesitate to hit us up during the stream! Hope to you later today =)

I know many of you are still reeling from the awesomeness of our Vergil combat overview , but why quit while we’re ahead? With that in mind, I’m happy to bring you the  next combat overview, which gives a quick summary of Trish’s combat mechanics. I think you will find that she is an utter  delight . 

Also, in case you missed it: 

Trish Stream  

In episode 28 of the Capcom Unity Official Podcast, Yuri, Brett, and I weigh in on the role and execution of difficulty in various Capcom games, from its trickle-fed gradation through the various modes of Devil May Cry,  to the uncompromising, soul-crushing brutality of  Mega Man Zero.

Listen here , or subscribe on iTunes!

Post your community question responses in the comments below, where one star commenter will receive this neato Capcom product catalog from 2008. What a year! 

It’s been fun watching everybody’s great combo submissions these last few weeks, but the time has come for the Final Round. Brace yourselves for the Round 4 results, including the naming of our fourth Finalist, alongside the rules for the Final Round.

Okay guys, here it is. This week’s Finalist slot goes to Zeno Xyvorean, who secured 38% of the voting pool, with michellegun201 and Kosdestroy101 tying for second place with 22% of the vote each. Mariotaz came in third with an approximate 12% vote. Congrats, Zeno! We’re looking forward to your participation in the Final Round.

Final Round
Our four Finalists will face off in one final, freestyle showdown.

To recap, our four Finalists, as determined by popular vote, are:

Round 1 – Kyosuke
Round 2 – MA16v3
Round 3 – SteeleSerpent
Round 4 – Zeno Xyvorean

Rules:
General rules from previous rounds apply, EXCEPT:

-This round is only open to our four Finalists.

-Each Finalist must submit TWO video clips—one for Dante and One for Vergil.

-Each player is free to choose the difficulty, gameplay modifiers (Turbo Mode, Hardcore Mode, Must Style, Super Dante/Vergil), Mission, and fight.

-As before, each clip must be under sixty seconds. To be clear though, that’s sixty seconds EACH, not total.

Submission:
As with all previous rounds, please submit your YouTube video links via email at contest@capcom.com OR via Twitter using #DmCStyle.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, May 18 ^th at 12pm (noon) PT. Yes, that means this round is a week longer than previous rounds.

Voting and Prizing:
The voting period will begin shortly after the submission deadline. We will present two polls—one for Dante and one for Vergil. The community will vote for their favorite Dante submission and their favorite Vergil submission. After the voting deadline, all votes will be tallied, and the Finalist with the most total votes will be declared the Grand Prize Winner!

In the unlikely event of a tie, the tie will be broken by random number generator.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive an autographed copy of the Japanese limited edition of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition (PS4 version). Awesome.

This round is our Finalists’ chance to show us their best, and we can’t wait to see what that looks like. Give it your best shot, and may the most stylish player win!