In the only slightly late Episode 24 of the Capcom Unity Official Podcast, Yuri and I chat about the auspicious launch of  DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition,   boldly dispelling myths, highlighting truths, and droppin’ spin moves. 

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As always, please leave your responses to the community question in the comments below, where one star commenter will receive a download code for  DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition for the console of his or her choice (PS4, Xbox One). 

::UPDATE:: Save migration tool is now live. Hit the jump for full details.

Here’s some news that’s sure to raise both eyebrows and the dead. Zombie slayfests Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record have made their long-awaited transition to Steamworks, and will be available TOMORROW, March 17th, complete with Steam Achievements!

If you already own these games either through Steam (as GFWL titles) or as boxed retail copies, you can acquire a free Steamworks copy by following the instructions below.

Please note that if you have the GFWL version, you can certainly continue playing there. All of our applicable GFWL titles continue to support LIVE features and will function normally.  To continue playing on GFWL Service though, you must maintain a separate installation using the GFWL activation key.

Q: If I already have the GFWL version of the game, how do I get the Steamworks version?

A: If you purchased a retail package GFWL version, you can use the GFWL activation code and redeem it on Steam to get a free copy of the full Steamworks-enabled version. Those who have already purchased the game on Steam or through other online distributors selling Steam keys will automatically be upgraded to the full Steamworks edition.

If you purchased a digital copy directly from the Microsoft GFWL marketplace, you can continue to enjoy thegame(s)on GFWL Service. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate a Steamworks transfer for these folks as there is no authentication option available. However, all of our applicable GFWL titles continue to support the features and will function normally. To continue playing on GFWL, you must maintain a separate installation using the GFWL activation key.

Q. Will my save data be compatible with the new Steamworks version?

A: We’ve implemented a save data and Achievements migration tool that’s built right into each game.  The tool will allow you to transfer progress from GFWL to Steam.  However, the game will require that you install and sign into the GFWL client since the game needs to authenticate unlocked Achievements recorded on the GFWL service.  Those who wish to start the game from scratch can skip the GFWL client installation entirely since the save/Achievement migration is optional.

Note the GFWL save data and achievement migration tool will be ready shortly after launch; please stay tuned for an announcement on the official Steam forum. (Go here for DR2 and  here for DR2OTR)

Q: Will the new Steamworks versions support any Steam features? (Steam Trading Cards, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, leaderboards, etc.)

A: DR2 and DR2:OTR will support the standard suite of Steamworks features including Matchmaking, Achievements, Leaderboards, Cloud save, and Trading Cards (Trading Cards will be coming at a later date).

Q: Will previous DLC carryover from GFWL to Steam?

A: Unfortunately, DLC content purchased directly from Microsoft’s GFWL Marketplace store will not carry over to Steam due to the lack of CD/activation key.  Those who wish to play the game with their DLC can continue to do so with the GFWL version of the game installation and under the GFWL service.

::UPDATE 5/20/15::

Thanks for your patience everyone, the save migration tool for DR2 and DR2OTR for Steamworks is now live. The tool will allow you to transfer progress from GFWL to Steam.

1. Boot the title.
2. Proceed to the Main Menu.
3. Select Options.
4. Select Import Games for Windows Live.
5. Select yes at the prompt
6. Select the “DR2SAVE.DR2S” file for DR2, or any of the following for DR2OTR: “DCPHOTO.DPF,” “DCSAV01.DSF,” “DCSAV02.DSF,” or “DCSAV03.DS”
7. Maximize the title.
8. Select OK at the import successful prompt.
9. Go back to the Main Menu.
10. Select Start game
11. Load the save file.

Please note that although we had originally intended to also migrate the GFWL Achievements alongside the save data migration, due to technical reasons, the tool is only able to transfer over the save data only and not the Achievements.  Note that some, but not all, achievements will unlock as a result of transferring your save.  We apologize for any inconvenience but hope you will continue to enjoy the game on Steam.

In addition to the save import, the following issues have been addressed:

• Added in support for the X1 controller.
• Fixed a crash for users with usernames longer than 24 characters.
• Fixed a crash that occurs when PC audio quality setting are set over 48000hz

When episode 4 launches this week, it’ll bring another batch of Raid Mode options in the mix. We won’t reveal all of them since they’re tied to the story, but new outfits for Claire and Barry are definitely worth pointing out ahead of time.

Barry STARS

While his RER2 look is definitely inspired by the RE1 original, there’s nothing like stomping around Raid Mode in Barry’s STARS getup.

Claire RE2

Claire’s classic RE2 outfit is also part of the EP4 festivities; a look that will surely never go out of style!

HUNK

And then keeping the retro vibe going is Hunk, who has been available since 2/24 as DLC (or as part of the Complete Season). True he’s not tied to EP4 in any way, but it made sense to post a reminder of his existence in this RE1-2 themed blog.

We still haven’t posted a complete list of Raid characters, even with four blog entries under our belt . We’ll be back next Monday with a final update, but in the meantime keep blasting through the stages, upgrading your guns and unlocking all these characters!

Since the game launched on 2/24, you’ve only been able to play Raid Mode offline; today we shared news that online Raid Mode play is planned to arrive on 3/31 via a free software update. If you’ve been playing since 2/24, odds are your characters are loaded with powerful skills and great weapons – by the time the update arrives, those who’ve picked up the disc (on 3/17 US or 3/20 EU) will have had some time to get caught up and gain some impressive loot of their own.

Enjoy!

The Monster Hunter Caravan Tour makes its second stop this Saturday at this  GameStop in Mesa from 11am to 7pm! Keep reading for more details and photos.

Following the first stop at PAX East last weekend, we’re driving this hype-filled caravan all the way down to the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. Similarly to PAX, you’ll be able try out the demo or meet up with other local hunters if you already have the game.

But for me, the highlight is always going to be the whole atmosphere inside the Caravan… here’s a sneak peek:

And, of course, we’ll have exclusive merchandise! Love that Rathalos shirt ^^

Again, the Caravan will set up shop on the parking lot of the  GameStop by the Mesa Grand Shopping Center from  11am  until  7pm . Here’s the address/map:

1639 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ

Tell your friends, and I’ll see you there! 😉

If you’ve yet to pick up  Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies or the  Ace Attorney Trilogy on 3DS, you’ll want to jump on this week’s eShop sale, which knocks a considerable amount off the price of each. 

Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies –  $29.99 | $16.79
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy –  $29.99 | $22.49 

And yes, the games are also on sale right now across Europe. 😀

The end is in sight! Revelations 2 wraps up next week with Episode 4, the climactic final chapter in Claire and Co’s deadly trek through the Overseer’s island. Those who’ve already finished Episode 3 have seen the in-game teaser for EP4, but if you want to check it again, just take a look!

That’s clearly Natalia, but what’s going on here?

Barry will have to brave a dark, poisonous dungeon before the saga concludes

Wait… a mansion? What’s that about?

And those who’ve been playing know who this is, but what’s she up to? We’ll find out very soon…

Episode 4 launches in North America starting 3/17, with EU following on Wednesday 3/18. The retail disc (which includes EP1~4 and the two bonus episodes) also arrives on 3/17 NA / 3/20 EU, making next week a big one for Revelations 2.

Okay, personal opinion: the culture of applying a numerical value to an experience has never much resonated with me. The more I think about it, the less I know what the numbers are supposed to mean. 

That’s why I encourage you to actually read the content of the following reviews, and not just complacently accept that DmC: DefinitiveEdition is currently sitting at an 86 on MetaCritic with more than ten 90+ scores and even a perfect 100 out of 100. 

At the end of the day, only we can decide what we want out of our entertainment and what works deliver on our personal needs. But it’s sure nice to know that people who don’t even work for Capcom have great things to say about DmC:DE. 😉

Now without further ado, here are just some of the swimming reviews out there today:

Slant Magazine – 100/100
“Thankfully, the people at Ninja Theory aren’t cynics. The Definitive Edition is nothing short of digital worship. The graphics have been given a serious jolt. Environments and characters teem with detail and color at an unwavering 60 frames a second. The visual feast would’ve made the game worth the second purchase alone, but the Definitive Edition’s real show of love and respect has gone toward the hardcore.”

God is a Geek – 95/100
“If you didn’t buy DmC when it was first released, you can rectify your mistake. Buy this game, and let’s pray to God that Capcom get Ninja Theory working on a sequel, lest DmC go down in history as the greatest game never to get a deserved follow up. What a game: absolutely phenomenal.”

Gaming Age – 91/100
“It’s a clear improvement over a game that was already pretty damn good, and it offers up enough in the way of changes and additional modes to make it worth a second, third, or even fourth playthrough.”

PlayStation Universe – 90/100
“Ninja Theory has crafted not only a great Devil May Cry but a great action title. With so many additions and improvements this Definitive Edition is one of the best re-releases to date.”

Gamespot – 9/10
“DmC in its Definitive Edition form isn’t just a lick of paint and a technical upgrade. It’s a hardcore twist on already impressive game, making the hack ‘n’ slash action more difficult, but also more compelling than before.”

Game Informer – 9/10
“No game is perfect. Even when we play the best ones, we find things that we wish the developer had done differently. Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition is a rare case where the developer goes back and fixes those things, big and small. Whether you’re a newcomer or a devoted fan, this is a remaster done right.”

IGN – 8.9/10
“The sharper visuals, smooth 60-fps gameplay, and other features and enhancements gave me plenty of reasons to be happy about coming back, and to recommend that you pick it up for the first time.”

Jimquisition – 8.5/10
“…DmC is a beautiful, bold, and supremely enjoyable videogame in its own right. It deserves to be praised.

That’s what I said back then, and I’m sticking with it.”

This June, Archie’s four-year-old Mega Man series celebrates its milestone 50th issue! This hefty 48-page volume concludes “Act One” of the Worlds Unite storyline  and  has a bonus anniversary story tucked in there. And in true comic book style, there are several variant covers to track down – including the one seen above with art by Edwin Huang.

For those who missed the Worlds Unite announcement, this follow-up to Worlds Collide sees not just Sonic and Mega Man cross paths, but tons  of Sega and Capcom characters! Just look at that cover!

Mega Man #50 arrives on June 17!

The wait is finally over for DmC fans, because DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition is available for purchase TODAY on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One! 

If you’re late to the party on this, DmC:DE will include a long list  of new features, tweaks, and optional gameplay mods, all at a value price of forty bucks. It also of course takes full advantage of the PS4 and XB1’s sharing functionality (video and screenshot uploading), meaning sharing combo videos is now as simple as pressing a couple buttons.  

Check out the game’s snazzy launch trailer and screens after the jump,  and click here to download the promised in-depth change log, courtesy of DmC:DE’s Creative Director, Rahni Tucker. 

Also, remember to tune into Twitch today at 5:30pm PT for our launch stream, with special guest, game producer Rey Jimenez.

Potential EP1 and EP2 spoilers, you’ve been warned!

The last line of Episode 2 surely got some kind of reaction! I won’t spoil Barry’s precise wording, but the “revelation” will undoubtedly have longterm effects on Barry and Natalia’s journey. Now the real question is, where does the story go from here? And what will Claire and Moira have to do to survive their own struggles?

You’ll be able to download Episode 3 starting Tuesday afternoon / early evening (PT) on PS3, PS4 and Xbox One. Steam players should see the episode go live around 9-10pm PT, and Xbox 360 owners should be able to download very early Wednesday morning (PST). EU players should see EP3 launching during their Wednesday.

Episode 4 (and the retail disc!) launches next week!

Man. Can’t believe I never noticed Guile’s Theme had lyrics. Thanks, Animation Domination High-Def  ( @FOXADHD )!

After months of teasing, the  official trailer for live-action flick  Dead Rising: Watchtower is finally out and viewable right after the More button. Look forward to the full movie’s release on March 27th, streaming exclusively on Crackle.