On March 28th and 29th, the national Monster Hunter Caravan Tour will make a very special stop at Six Flags Magic Mountain, in Los Angeles, California, to kick off the  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate  experience at the park!

And I say “kick off” because, in case you can’t come this weekend, the  MH4U experience will be live until August 10th. That’s 5 months from now – so you have no excuse – but you should really try to be there with the Caravan to take in as much Monster Hunter as possible. 😉

Now what’s so special about MH4U being at Six Flags Magic Mountain? Well, among other things, we’ve worked together to theme their metal monster Goliath coaster to resemble the mighty Gore Magala we all know and love (or hate?). Get this, now you can actually  ride the monster in real life!

We’ll have more pictures of the coaster and the whole experience soon, but in the meantime, read (and watch) more about the Goliath  right here .

There’s something in there about gravity and  4 .5  G s…  like, 4G… 4U… right?

Today it is my privilege to introduce to you the  Capcom Recap– a biweekly video series we’ve whipped up to shine a spotlight on Capcom news and community feats. Hit the jump to see our very first episode.  

We’re lucky to have lots going on with Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry, and Resident Evil, all of which have some very exhibition and community-centric elements, which are great for video highlights!

That said, we’re not limiting the Recap series to those four brands. If you’ve recently done something noteworthy, cool, or funny in  any Capcom game and caught it on video, email us at  recap@capcom.com with a YouTube link and a brief description explaining what’s notable about the video. Be sure to include any relevant timestamps–I don’t want to sift through a thirty-minute video for a three-second clip! 

Episode Acknowledgements

Street Fighter

• (Xian double KO) SXSWGamingEsports

Monster Hunter

• (Charge Blade Practice) gaijin hunter

Resident Evil Revelations 2

• (Gestures) SleepingForestGamers
• (Jill Katana) Aiden Warren
• (Moira Katana) AllenSam85
• (Thank you so much) neildoesmakesvideos

DmC

• (Vergil Must Die Mission 2 playthrough) michellegun201
• (Gods Must Die – Hunter- No Damage) Dewi Asmawidjaja

You can’t have a great game / film / life without solid music to back it up. Sometimes you want a toe-tapping melody, other times – like with Revelations 2 – you want moody, opressive, atmospheric tunes that accentuate the onscreen tension. And whaddya know, that’s precisely what the RER2 OST is like!

Head over to Sumthing Else music and preview / download the soundtrack. I suggest “Overseer 2” and “Rotten” as great tracks with both mood and a tune you can hum, while “Lost – Enchained Ver.” and “Natalia” are perfect for setting a scene. Give ’em a listen!

Also… keep plugging away at Raid Mode and send us any clips of crazy character builds or moments via this thread .

When you turn on Revs 2 today, you’ll be prompted to sync accounts (or create accounts) for residentevil.net . Once you do, you can track all kinds of player data for both story and Raid Mode, plus use RE points to transfer items from the site into your game!

While online events won’t begin until April, you can already log in and use some of your RE points to unlock and transfer Custom Parts!

If you’re already a Capcom Unity member, you can use that account to log in and then synch up a Gamertag / PSN ID / Steam ID.

The RE Recollections site has also updated with additional Claire and Barry pages; click over for a detailed look at the series’ chronology!

Events coming soon!

At long last, Dead Rising 2 and  Dead Rising 2: Off the Record have made their way to Steamworks! To celebrate, Steam’s holding a big Dead Rising Franchise Sale . If you already own  DR2  or  DR2:OTR  as GFWL titles, be sure to check yesterday’s blog because you might be eligible to redeem the Steam versions for free.

Meanwhile, DLC and Dead Rising 3 are also on sale, so be sure to head to Steam either way!

*Please note that this is a global sale with the exception of Japan, who will be served at a later date.  

Base games
Dead Rising 2 – $19.99 | $6.79
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record –  $19.99  | $6.79
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition – $49.99 | $29.99 

DLCs
BBQ Chef  – $1.99 | $0.67
Cosplay  –  $1.99  | $0.67
Fire Fighter  – $1.99  | $0.67 
Cyborg  –  $1.99  | $0.67 

Bundles
Dead Rising Franchise Pack (Includes DR3 + DR2) – $64.99 | $37.04
Dead Rising 2  Complete Pack – $32.99 | $11.21

When the credits roll in RER2, you’ll have two options. One, fire up Raid Mode and start unlocking all the maps, missions and characters tucked away inside. Or two, try one of the bonus episodes that launch alongside Episode 4 this week!

Bonus Episode: The Struggle

Moira fights to survive the horrors of the island with the help of an old hand. This is her story of struggle and redemption.

Bonus Episode: Little Miss

Natalia dreams that her favorite Teddy bear, Lottie, has gone missing. Startled, she awakens face-to-face with another version of herself. Unsure if it is still a dream, together they go in search of Lottie. This is the story of Natalia’s mysterious adventure.

Emphasis on “mysterious” in that one 😛

Both episodes offer further insight into Moira (The Struggle) and Natalia (Little Miss) that, while not required to appreciate the main story, do help deepen the experience.

They are available individually OR are already yours as part of the Complete Season / Retail disc!

If you’ve been following RER2’s weekly episodes, the saga concludes with EP4 this week. However, those waiting for the physical disc – which includes all four episodes plus additional content – can look forward to the full experience  today  (North America) and 3/20 (Europe).

Needless to say there are some scenes in the above trailer – and the below “previously on Episode 3” clip – that could be considered spoilers , so if you want to go into the disc as a blank slate, please look away and consider firing up DmC or MH4U in the meantime :3

And as noted yesterday , EP4 also comes with another batch of Raid Mode missions and characters. Play more, unlock more, and keep the Raid train a-rollin’!

You’ll be able to download Episode 4 starting early  this  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  tomorrow  morning (PT). EU players should see EP4 launching during their Wednesday.

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. 

Click here to listen, or subscribe via iTunes!

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. 😀