One of the things Resident Evil Revelations does best is its unique take on storytelling, presenting the game’s grand plot in the way you might expect from your favorite TV shows. Instead of controlling one main character throughout Revelations , you’ll find yourself in control of a cast of different characters at different locations and points in time, many working for different agencies, with all taking part in a shocking storyline full of unexpected twists and turns.

With Revelations serving as a bridge between the stories of Resident Evil 4 and 5 , we’ve got a quick recap to get you up to speed on who some of the characters you’ll be seeing here are!

Jill Valentine

Series veterans need no introduction to Jill Valentine, who, as of the events of Resident Evil Revelations, is a Special Operations Agent of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (or BSAA), a title that she’s held since co-founding the organization. Jill is best known for her time serving as a member of Raccoon City’s Special Tactics and Rescue Service, more commonly known as S.T.A.R.S. One of the few survivors of the “Mansion Incident” in the Arklay Mountains, Jill managed to escape the destruction of Raccoon City just two months later. Being the tenacious survivor she is, Jill makes it her personal mission to put an end to bioweapons and the company that put them on the map, Umbrella.

Raid Mode Edge – In Raid Mode, Jill has increased handgun and machine gun reload speed. She’s a great all-around character if you want to unload on your enemies while staying out of their reach.

Parker Luciani

Joining Jill to investigate the disappearance of Chris Redfield and his partner Jessica Sherawat at their last known location, Parker is well-versed in dispatching bioweapons. His history working in the Federal Bioterrorism Commission (FBC) comes in handy when aboard the Queen Zenobia in Revelations , but that past experience comes with some loose ends you’ll see explored throughout the game. Parker’s story features both his modern-day fight for survival aboard the vessel while also exploring his time in the FBC via flashbacks to Terragrigia, a floating city that was ultimately destroyed during an event known as the “Terragrigia Panic.” Jill’s current partner may be endearingly bumbling at times, but he’s loyal and fierce when it comes to fighting against bio-terrorism.

Raid Mode Edge – In Raid Mode, his special skills include faster handgun and shotgun reload, allowing him to deliver quick, successive shots. He’s a great character for those of you who like to get up close and personal.

Keith Lumley

An awkward BSAA agent with an aversion to field work, Keith seems content to stay at the office with his coffee while other agents take down scary B.O.W.s. Going by the call sign of “Grinder,” Keith is tasked with investigating the Valkoinen Mökki Airport alongside his partner, Quint Cetcham. It’s Keith and Quint’s mission that sets Jill and Parker on their quest to locate Chris and Jessica, but the further the two of them dig, the more they uncover about tensions between the BSAA and the FBC.

Raid Mode Edge – In Raid Mode, Keith has faster machine gun reload speed and boosted strength to both his knife and physical attacks to stunned enemies. Unleash your machine gun on a weak point to open up on your enemies, then look for an opportunity to unleash a brutal melee attack!

Clive O’Brian

The affable director of the BSAA, Clive oversees the operations of many of the members of the organization, and has taken a personal stake in the missions of Jill and Parker, as well as Chris and Jessica. While Clive is generally well-composed and soft-spoken, he seems to have quite a bit of history with the director of the FBC, Morgan Lansdale – particularly when it comes to how the Terragrigia Panic was handled. Fun trivia fact: Did you know a book called “The Unveiled Abyss” by Clive R. O’Brian can be found in the Baker Mansion from Resident Evil 7 biohazard?

Raid Mode Edge – While not playable in the main campaign, Clive can be used in Raid Mode when certain conditions are met. With a rapid reload handgun and increased grenade blast range, he’s great for playing keep-away and taking pot-shots at enemies before finishing them off with a grenade.

We’ll have more characters next week, including fan-favorite Chris Redfield and plenty of new faces. Resident Evil Revelations will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting August 29, 2017, and Late 2017 on Nintendo Switch.

We hope you’ve been enjoying Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 since its launch PlayStation 4 , Steam , and Xbox One yesterday! To keep the Mega Man fun going, we’re celebrating one of the core things that makes the Blue Bomber so well loved: his rockin’ tunes!

Introducing our hot new mixtape Spotify playlist, “Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 – Capcom USA Picks” ! This 29-track playlist comes equipped with several tunes per game, carefully curated by a bunch of us video game music fanatics over here at Capcom USA.

Our choices reflect the tunes we’ve enjoyed and hummed since playing the original releases all those years ago. Heck, some of us were still kids when Mega Man 7 and Mega Man 8 firstrolled out!

We hope you appreciate the interesting evolution of Mega Man 7 – 10’s music. Whereas Mega Man 7 and 8 homed in on upgraded instrumentation, Mega Man 9 and 10 served up an homage to the 8-bit classic sound the series originally kicked off with. I always found it so fitting how Mega Man 10 brought things full circle — everyRobot Master stage features a unique theme crafted by a returning composer from the franchise’s history; a sort of musical Capcom alumni reunion, of sorts.

Nevertheless, what never changed throughout this era of the series was the penchant for catchy, hummable melodies that continue to inspire all of us daily!

Whether it’s the soulful, moody tones of Mega Man 7’s “Dr. Wily Stage 1”, the chill thumping of Mega Man 8’s “Stage Select”, the dramatic resolve of Mega Man 9’s “Flash in the Dark”, or the fast-paced 8-bit thrash metal of Mega Man 10’s “Solar Inferno”, there’s plenty of diverse Mega Man music for fans to relish in.

And if you prefer to have your playlists come with everything and the kitchen sink, we’ve set up a complete playlist of Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 music, as well.

Let’s say you’re like me and you enjoy amassing both a digital and physical library of music, then here’s your reminder that the Mega Man 7 Official Soundtrack(Digital MP3), Mega Man 8 Official Soundtrack(Digital MP3), Mega Man 9 Soundtrack(Physical CD), and Mega Man 10 Official Soundtrack(Digital MP3) are all available for purchase via the Capcom Store .

So what do you think of our playlist? Be sure to let us know what your favorite Mega Man 7 – 10 tunes are in the comments below!

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 – Capcom USA Picks

Mega Man 7
Composed by: Yuko Takehara, Toshihiko Horiyama, Makoto Tomozawa

1. Capcom Logo
2. Opening Stage
3. Freeze Man Stage
4. Burst Man Stage
5. Museum
6. Shade Man Stage
7. Shade Man Stage (Secret)
8. Dr. Wily Stage 1

Mega Man 8
Composed by: Shusaku Uchiyama

1. Opening Stage 1
2. Stage Select
3. Grenade Man Stage
4. Frost Man Stage
5. Tengu Man Stage
6. Astro Man Stage
7. Aqua Man Stage

Mega Man 9
Composed by: Ippo Yamada, Ryo Kawakami, Yu Shimoda, Hiroki Isogai

1. Galaxy Fantasy (Galaxy Man Stage)
2. Thunder Tornado (Tornado Man Stage)
3. Magma Burning (Magma Man Stage)
4. Hornet Dance (Hornet Man Stage)
5. Splash Blue (Splash Woman Stage)
6. Flash in the Dark (Dr. Wily Stage 1)
7. Wily Machine

Mega Man 10
Composed by: Ippo Yamada, Ryo Kawakami, Hiroki Isogai, Yu Shimoda, Manami Matsumae, Yasuaki Fujita, Minae Fujii, Mari Yamaguchi, Yuko Takehara, Makoto Tomozawa, Shusaku Uchiyama, Akari Kaida, Takashi Tateishi

1. Cybersheep’s Dream (Sheep Man Stage)
2. Solar Inferno (Solar Man Stage)
3. Nitro Rider (Nitro Man Stage)
4. King of Blades (Blade Man Stage)
5. Fireball Strike (Strike Man Stage)
6. No Turning Back (Dr. Wily Stage 3)
7. Staff Roll

All rise for the big news – Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, the fourth game in the mainline Ace Attorney series, is coming to Nintendo 3DS this November via the Nintendo eShop for just $19.99! For both long-time fans and greenhorn attorneys alike, enjoy Apollo’s early court cases with updated visuals and a fresh take on the series’ trademark courtroom battles and investigations.

Keeping with the spirit of the original release, the game’s artwork has been updated to take advantage of more modern screens, giving Apollo and the colorful cast of characters a crisp, clean look and detailed animations. Seasoned veterans will also appreciate the option to quickly skip text – even if you haven’t read it already! You’ll also be able to choose between English and Japanese versions of the game from the main menu, which is more than a simple language switch option. As fans know, special care is always taken with the series’ localization, both in text and in the game’s art. See if you can find all the differences in the background art of this room from the Japanese version and English version, both included in this release:

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Apollo’s earlier cases, or those of you who picked up the series starting with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies or Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, you may be surprised to find out that Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney stars… Apollo Justice.

When we first meet Apollo, the fledgling attorney has just started his law career, though he’s had plenty of vocal training to make his objections and his self-reassuring mantra of “I’M FINE” as loud as possible for his first case. The only time he’s previously spent in a court of law has been to assist his mentor and employer, Kristoph Gavin, a highly-regarded and well-known defense attorney that earned the nickname “coolest defense in the West” due to his ability to stay calm and collect his thoughts under intense pressure. With Gavin’s supervision, Apollo is called up to lead the defense of his first major case, personally chosen as the defense attorney for… Phoenix Wright, disbarred defense attorney. Accused in the murder of Shadi Smith during a card game gone wrong, Apollo must find a way to clear the ex-attorney’s name while uncovering some shocking revelations.

That’s just the first of four full cases in Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney. Sticking to what the series does best, you’ll meet and work with and against plenty of wacky and colorful characters during your investigations. Klavier Gavin, a rockstar both onstage and in the courtroom and brother to Kristoph, doubles as a well-known prosecutor who melts defense attorney’s cases when he’s not melting faces with his guitar live on stage. Trucy Wright, a talented magician and Phoenix’s adopted daughter, serves as both an assistant to Apollo during his investigations as well as a constant foil to the straight-laced Apollo with her incredible prowess for illusions and insistence on calling the young lawyer “Polly.” You’ll see a few returning faces from past and future games, too, such as Ema Skye, a police investigator with big dreams of joining the forensics team and a bigger appetite for her favorite junk food, Snackoos. And that’s before we get to the outlandish witnesses that you’ll cross-examine in court to find the truth!

It’s not an Ace Attorney game without courtroom antics, of course, and Apollo brought a few tricks of his own to the defense’s bench. Familiar gameplay such as pressing witnesses for more information, scrutinizing statements, and presenting evidence are all there, with an extra wrinkle in the form of Apollo’s mysterious bracelet. Apollo has a knack for detecting when someone’s lying – when his bracelet constricts, Apollo can focus on a witnesses’ testimony, looking for nervous habits or other signs that they’re not telling the truth. It gives him a powerful edge in court when it comes to cross-examination – find the right statement and a witnesses’ nervous tic, and hit them with a “GOTCHA!”

Outside of the courtroom, Ema Skye’s love of forensics makes her an unexpected ally to Apollo’s investigations. With the unique capabilities of the 3DS, you’ll be able to dust for fingerprints and rotate evidence to look at it from every angle in your search for clues and the truth.

The loud lawyer’s journey has only just begun in Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, coming to the Nintendo 3DS family of handhelds this November for $19.99! Can’t wait until then? You can always grab the original Ace Attorney Trilogy to catch up on earlier events, or see Apollo in action in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies or Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice to hold you over until November.

In the year of 20XX, a super robot named Mega Man was created, fighting tirelessly for everlasting peace against the reprogrammed robots and wicked creations of the evil mastermind, Dr. Wily. Today, we’re celebrating four of the Blue Bomber’s most recent classic side-scrolling adventures with the release of Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, bringing together Mega Man 7, 8 , 9 , and 10 in one mega package, with plenty of bonus content both digitally and at retail across North America starting today for just $19.99!

There’s plenty to check out in this collection of classics, starting with Mega Man 7, which brought the super fighting robot into the 16-bit era. Featuring an expanded story and a new nemesis, Mega Man 7 also brought new concepts to the original series. An in-game shop allows you to purchase helpful items for your adventure, including E-Tanks and extra lives, while branching paths and secret areas lead to cameos and special items.

Mega Man 8 mixes things up, not only by bringing our hero into the 32-bit era, but also introducing new ways to traverse stages. Jump and slide your way through a treacherous snowboard track, then take to the skies using Rush Jet for a unique side-scrolling shooter stage. Mega Man 8 was also the first in the classic series to feature voice acting and fully animated cutscenes to tell the game’s story, with beautiful art and inspired voice work.

Taking things back to days spent way too close to the TV in the living room, Mega Man 9 sparked a retro revolution with a return to the series’ 8-bit roots. Echoing the story of the original Mega Man, Dr. Light’s robots have gone berserk, tearing up the city and landing Dr. Light in jail as a result. Taking things back to basics, jump and shoot your way through old-school platforming challenges and take down the out of control Robot Masters to clear Dr. Light’s name. Once you’ve finished the game once, you’ll be able to access Proto Man as an additional character, and play through additional stages and challenges!

Wrapping up this collection with Mega Man 10, Mega Man and Proto Man are joined by another rival – Bass, who was first introduced in Mega Man 7. Due to the “Roboezna” epidemic, robots around the world have fallen ill or become violent, and it’s up to one of our three heroes to put a stop to them for good. Strangely, Dr. Wily has been working on a cure for the mysterious disease, but can he really be trusted? You can find out for yourself when you play through the game! Just like with Mega Man 9, beating the game once will unlock an additional playable character, Bass, as well as new stages to tackle, including those belonging to the Mega Man Killers, originally released as DLC (which you can find in the “Time Attack” section of the Challenges menu). If you can take them out, you can claim their weapons as your own when you play as Mega Man in the main game! You’ve probably heard of “Buster Only” runs, but have you ever tried a “No Buster” run?

Looking for a quick way to unlock all the additional content for Mega Man 9 and 10 from the get-go? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a helpful blast from the 8-bit past – an old-school cheat code!

There’s tons more features, too – an optional Extra Armor mode reduces damage taken by half, and convenient checkpoint saves allow you to pick up where you left off if your adventure is cut short due to a sudden spike pit. For those of you who know these games like the back of your hand, new stage remix and boss rush challenges are waiting for you in Challenge Mode. Complete with online leaderboards, compete to reach the top of the charts!

That’s not all, though. A full museum is also included, packed with an archive of production art, sketches, development materials, concept art, and more. There’s even a music player so you can jam to your favorite Mega Man tunes from each game in the collection.

Finally, to help celebrate the launch, we have one more piece of art from the legendary Jeffery “Chamba” Cruz featuring Mega Man 10:

You can grab it as a wallpaper for your phone or desktop over at the official Mega Man website later today!

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is available now for PS4, Xbox One, and Steam for $19.99! Check out the official Mega Man site for info on where to grab a physical copy alongside some free wallpapers representing all four games made by legendary artist Jeffery “Chamba” Cruz of Udon Entertainment, or head over to the PlayStation Store , Xbox Games Store , or Steam to grab a digital copy and get playing.

Good luck, Mega Fans!

Resident Evil Revelations returns with a double-feature of releases, we take another trip down the Mega Man memory lane, and more:

Looking back on Mega Man 9

Resident Evil 7 biohazard Dev Interviews: Lessons from Revelations

Resident Evil Revelations comes to PS4 and XB1 on Aug 19; Revelations 1 & 2 coming to Nintendo Switch late 2017

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Kellen Haney : On the Mega Man side of things, we have a fresh look back on what made Mega Man 9 such a special game in the series, reflecting on the game’s retro revolution as well as gathering up memories from Capcom staff on their favorite Robot Masters. Give it a read – you might notice that one of them made a bigger splash than the others! Get it? Splash ? Because it’s Splash Woman. We all really like her. Spoilers.

Moving on, as with previous weeks, we also have some excellent art by Jeffery “Chamba” Cruz from Udon Entertainment, showcasing the perilous platforms, hale heroes, and myriad of menacing (Robot) Masters that Mega Man 9 has to offer. You can grab the full art at the official Mega Man site as a wallpaper for your phone or PC!

And as a friendly reminder, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 will be out next Tuesday, August 8th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Don’t miss out!

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Meanwhile, Resident Evil Revelations is also coming to PS4 and Xbox One this month on August 29th! Join series’ favorites Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield as well as new faces such as Parker Luciani and Jessica Sherawat as they navigate their way through the twisting corridors of a derelict ship and a twisted story of cover-ups and deception that takes place between Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5 .

Plus, you’ll once again be able to take horror with you on the go, with Resident Evil Revelations and its sequel Revelations 2 coming to Nintendo Switch in late 2017 as both digital downloads and as the Resident Evil Revelations Collection at retail! With the episodic storytelling and highly replayable Raid Mode featured in both games, you’ll always have survival horror at hand no matter the platform you choose to play on. Check out the full announcement for more details here .

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Patrick Kulikowski: Baltimore, Maryland-based video game music cover band Steel Samurai recently busted out not one, but TWO rad takes on classic Capcom tunes. First up, is their rocking arrangement of Masakazu Sugimori’s “Steel Samurai” theme from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. I love the keyboard accompaniments as the lead guitar busts into the familiar, explosively heroic melody. The band has certainly earned their namesake!

And just in time for the release of Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 on August 8, the band also crafted a synthrock medley of Yu Shimoda’s“Concrete Man” and Ippo Yamada’s “Tornado Man” from Mega Man 9. The medley is appropriately named “Concrete-Tornado…man” , and if I was a Mega Man 9 Robot Master, I’d be Magma Man, because this jam is heating me up in all the right ways. While most would assume that a Mega Man medley should feature the classic “Game Start” jingle right in the beginning, Steel Samurai have proven that it fits pretty darn well at the tail end, too. Give it a listen!

Yuri Araujo: Before we head out for the weekend, I just wanted to leave you all with a quick reminder that the Monster Hunter: World weapon design contest is still open! You have until August 16 to submit your entry, so get your creative juices flowing and send in your design. And remember, the winner gets their weapon featured in the game itself! How cool is that?!

WARNING! Make sure to read all the details and Terms & Conditions ( link here) so you can guarantee your entry counts.

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STICKY NOTE: Did you make something cool? Send us a note or drop a comment below; we would love to feature your work here! Same goes for any awesome stuff you may see in the wild; we always welcome more fantastic fan work. =)

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Till next week!

-Yuri

After two entries on completely new hardware, Mega Man was on the cusp of the retro revolution, jumping right in to an 8-bit style that called back to childhood days of passing the controller to your friend when you died and pure platforming that required memorization and reflexes. This week we’re looking back on the return to 8-bit basics in Mega Man 9 !

The retro revolution begins

Check out the recap video above for even more on what made Mega Man 9 such a challenging and rewarding game, then read on for fantastic art and Capcom staff’s picks for their favorite Robot Masters.

Amazing art from UDON Entertainment

We have another illustration from Jeffery “Chamba” Cruz, who nails the feel of Mega Man 9 with some incredible art:

Two heroes to choose from means double the trouble for Robot Masters! Highlighting the perilous platforms of Magma Man’s stage, Mega Man and Proto Man are up against a trio of rogue robots, including Hornet Man flying in from the left with a hornet entourage and Splash Woman in the distance, poised to strike with a laser trident. Proto Man has his shield at the ready to protect himself from projectiles, while Mega Man is busy with Magma Man right up front. Just like the perilous platforming of Mega Man 9, the entire scene just feels tense, doesn’t it?

Capcom’s Favorite Robot Masters

You can’t have a classic Mega Man game without Robot Masters! We’ve previously covered Mega Man 7 andMega Man 8, and this time I asked Capcom staff to share their personal favorite Robot Masters from – wait for it – Mega Man 9. If you look closely, you’ll notice there’s a clear favorite that made a splash with our team. Get it? Splash ? It’s Splash Woman. She’s the favorite. Spoilers.

Tell us why Splash Woman (or any other Robot Master) is your favorite in the comments, too! We’d love to see ‘em.

Kazuhiro Tsuchiya (Producer, Capcom Japan): Splash Woman. She is the first ever female Robot Master after all! She’s the one Robot Master I don’t want to defeat.

Tim Turi (Associate Brand Manager): I’m not personally the biggest fan of water levels, but Mega Man games get them right. Not only are the aquatic challenges of Mega Man 9’s water stage tough but fair (classic descending Bubble Man-style spike pits!), it is also ruled by the enigmatic Splash Woman. This deadly siren of the sea blasts Mega Man with tridents made out of lasers, which are apt to make Neptune himself jealous. She also sings an adorable melody that beckons robotic fish to come attack Mega Man. Splash Woman’s vertical boss fight, varied move set, and adorable design earns her a spot in my heart. Plus, the Laser Trident weapon Mega Man inherits from her wrecks shop.

Patrick Kulikowski (Customer Support Representative): Mega Man 9 has a whole slew of Robot Masters I greatly appreciate, like Tornado Man and Galaxy Man, but Splash Woman just oozes of uniqueness. Having a female Robot Master for the first time in a classic Mega Man title felt fresh to me.

As per the Mega Man: Robot Master Field Guide, Splash Woman, like the game’s seven other Robot Masters, was tricked by Dr. Wily and re-programmed to be evil. She really stands out from the others, not only due to the long, deadly Laser Trident she’s packing, but also due to her bottom half resembling a scaly blue mermaid.

And who just doesn’t love that soothing stage melody ? It’s almost as if Splash Woman is singing to Mega Man, beckoning him to come to her, like a siren or an evil mermaid would to her prey. A forbidden love, perhaps? Maybe I’m going too far with this. Just know that she canonically loves to sing karaoke.

While it seems like such a shame that Mega Man has to square off against her, there’s solace in knowing she gets rebuilt as a good robot again following Mega Man’s triumph at the end.

Kellen Haney (Social Media Specialist):  It’s a little hard for me to choose with Mega Man 9, but Hornet Man always stood out to me above the rest, with Splash Woman coming in at an incredibly close second. You can blame my vote for Hornet Man primarily on the incredible melody of his stage music, “Hornet Dance” – it’s one of the reasons I gravitated to his stage before the others early on, and why I still like to start with it to this day. The stage’s backdrop, enemy design, and music combine to create the feeling of a vibrant garden buzzing with life.

The weapon you get from the busy buzzy Robot Master, Hornet Chaser, has a horde of uses, too. Not only is it able to pick up enemy drops instantly or grab items that may otherwise be out of reach, but it homes in on enemy positions with amazing accuracy, a rarity for chase style weapons in Mega Man games. Plus, Hornet Man himself stays on theme. With his hive-like body, Hornet Man summons small hornet drones to protect him. While not too tough by themselves, the drones swarm towards Mega Man and act as a defensive wall, making Hornet Man difficult to hit. It’s a challenging fight with just the Mega Buster, but the weapon you get as a reward and sense of accomplishment is well worth it.

That’s a wrap for Mega Man 9, but the retro revolution didn’t stop there. We’ll conclude this series next week with memories of Mega Man 10! And don’t forget, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC this coming Tuesday, August 8th. Grab some great wallpapers and pre-order the game from your favorite retailer at the official website !

Update:  We’ve added the release date for Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 on Nintendo Switch!