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Learn the References for All of Rebecca’s DLC Outfits

Jan 21, 2016 // Harrison Young

With Resident Evil 0 released, folks are jumping back in and getting a nice taste of that old-school survival horror action. But in every Resident Evil game, there’s a few nods to other titles hidden here and there, so we wanted to shed light on one (or four) of them. We’ve already discussed the references and homages that the two pre-order bonus costume packs had (which you can read here and here if you missed). But now that the game is out, we’d like to look at some of the additional costumes for Rebecca that are available as downloadable content, and what they all mean.

Hit the jump, and we’ll take a look at the four costumes in the order of their source of inspiration!

First, we have the S.T.A.R.S. Prototype outfit.  As the name implies, this is actually the version of Rebecca that appears in the 1999 prototype version of Resident Evil 0 that we’ve been lucky enough to show you over the past couple months (and if you haven’t seen the videos yet, you can watch them here and here ). We’re digging the beret!

Second, we have the S.T.A.R.S. 1996 outfit, which comes from the very first release of Resident Evil a full 20 years ago. Rebecca’s headwear of choice at the time was a bandana, and she was wearing what looks like an ineffective bullet proof vest, but we won’t hold it against her. (Technically, the costume is based upon the in-game model of Rebecca, but we wanted an excuse to show the live-action version here.)

Third on the list is the S.T.A.R.S. 1997 outfit. This actually comes from the Director’s Cut of Resident Evil, which came out a year after the original (hence the name). When you were playing in the Arrange Mode, all the playable characters would wear new costumes, and Rebecca actually did too, donning this red-and-white look.

And finally, we have this Sportswear outfit. At first, this one seems a bit out of left field. However, it actually comes from one of Resident Evil 2’s most outlandish Easter eggs. In that game, if you, for some reason, searched Wesker’s desk…fifty times…consecutively…you would suddenly find a roll of film. You could then develop this film in the dark room, where you’d get a photo of a basketball-loving Rebecca. The implications of Wesker having this photo are something we won’t dive into, but it makes a neat costume!

These costumes are available in packs (S.T.A.R.S. Prototype and S.T.A.R.S. 1996 are a pair, as are S.T.A.R.S. 1997 and Sportswear), or you can buy a complete pack, which also includes the pre-order bonus costumes. But remember, it doesn’t matter what you dress up as, so long as you aim for the head!

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Big Boys Toys T.N.C. 03 Chun-Li pre-orders kick off

Jan 21, 2016 // Kellen Haney

Hyakuretsukyaku! Though it’s gone by many names over the years (I called it “Lightning Legs” as a kid), Chun-Li has always been known for her speed and her powerful kicks, represented best in her signature move. Big Boys Toys has made the iconic World Warrior into the newest challenger in their “T.N.C.” line – which has showcased Ryu and Ken in the past – and now adds Chun-Li to the roster. Pre-orders are available at Play-Asia’s Street Fighter T.N.C. 03: Chun-Li store page right now for $89.99 (USD), with expected shipping in February! Hit the jump for more info, including a video of the figure’s light-up features.

If you aren’t able to check out the video above (or if you just really like text descriptions), this Chun-Li figure is battery powered, and the energy from her kicks light up in succession when you press the button on the base. Sure, you can press it once to light up a single kick, but you can hold the button – or mash it out 1991 style – to light up each kick in rapid succession, bringing the hyakuretsukyaku to life! You don’t want to kick yourself for missing this one, so head on over to the order page and get your pre-order in while there’s still time!

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Street Fighter V Collector’s guide has combos, frame data, eGuide, and more

Jan 20, 2016 // Kellen Haney

With Street Fighter V less than a month away(!), the folks over at Prima Games have outdone themselves with their Collector’s Edition strategy guide for Street Fighter V , a hardcover tome of everything Street Fighter V. For those who like frame data, every attack in the game for every character is listed, including startup, active frames, recovery, damage, stun, and more. For those who just like framing things, a frame-ready art print of Ryu and Ken will be included as well – and that’s not including an extensive 16-page art gallery featuring series newcomers F.A.N.G, Laura, Necalli, and Rashid!

Regardless of if you’re the champion of your local tournament scene or if you don’t know a fierce punch from a fireball, this guide will help you on your journey to the top. In addition to full frame data, character combos, and special moves, you’ll also get comprehensive character strategy – great for learning both how to play as and play against every character in the lineup! And as if that weren’t enough, the collector’s edition also comes with a free, mobile-friendly eGuide, which will be updated to include frame data, game changes, and the first season of DLC (up to one year post game release). The collector’s edition guide will be out the same day as Street Fighter V – February 16th, 2016 – and retails for $39.99 USD.

You know where the answer lies. RISE UP!

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Resident Evil 0 Is Now Available!

Jan 19, 2016 // Harrison Young

Well, it has been a long 8 months since we announced the title back in June of last year but the day has finally come! You can now pick up the HD remastered version of the 2002 classic,  Resident Evil 0 , today digitally on Xbox One, Xbox 360, Playstation 4, Playstation 3, and Steam for $19.99. If you are looking for a physical version, you can pick up  Resident Evil Origins Collection  on Xbox One, and Playstation 4 which also includes the remake of  Resident Evil for $39.99.

Resident Evil 0 is a precursor to  Resident Evil where you play as Rebecca, the young S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team member who is sent along side her comrades to investigate a series of murders in the Arklay Mountains outside of Raccoon City. After her helicopter crashes and she is split up from the rest of her team, Rebecca meets ex-Marine Billy Coen, who was being escorted on a military police transporter after being convicted and sentenced to death for killing 23 people. The unlikely duo must team up in order to survive and find out the truth behind the Arklay Mountain murders.

Hit the jump to check out the launch trailer!

If you’ve never had a chance to play Resident Evil 0 before, or if you want to experience it in easily the most impressive form it’s ever had, now is a great time to dive into the origins of evil!

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Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen now available on PC

Jan 15, 2016 // Yuri Araujo

Hear ye! Hear ye!

The prophets ‘ave spoken, friends! The PC version of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is here!

Featuring a series of PC specific customization options, from 4K support and uncapped framerate (though 60fps is already super smooth for my eyes) to new hotkey functions and the ability to turn off Pawn banter, this is truly the definitive version of the epic fantasy action RPG we already loved.

Anyways, the title is available now on Steam, and it’ll only cost you $29.99, so take a look at the PC Specs here and then get it so we can trade Pawns!

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Watch Capcom Unity Play Wesker Mode in Resident Evil 0!

Jan 13, 2016 // Harrison Young

A few weeks ago we had Yuri and Resident Evil 0 brand manager Andrew take a dive into the new Wesker Mode for Resident Evil 0! Tune in for a full hour of exploding heads and cheesy 90’s pop culture references while we wait for the game to come out next Tuesday. 

On January 19, 2016 you’ll be able to pick up the remastered version of Resident Evil and Resident Evil 0 in Resident Evil Origins Collection on a disc for PS4 or Xbox One at retail. A standalone version of Resident Evil 0 will also be available digitally on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. If you preorder you will also be able to grab some sweet costumes !

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Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen PC live stream today at 2:30pm PT

Jan 13, 2016 // Yuri Araujo

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen ‘s arrival on PC is as imminent as the Dragon itself (in the game, of course), but we wanted to give you an early look at the game running in real time – and a chance for you ask your PC specific questions – so join us at  2:30pm (Pacific) over at  twitch.tv/capcomunity to catch a glimpse of the world of Gransys in smooth 60fps.

And as I teased above, the game itself is coming out this week, on Friday, January 15th. In fact, if you pre-order on Steam, you can already  pre-load the game. Plus, you get a free digital soundtrack and a digital version of the  Dragon’s Dogma Official Design Works art book.

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Capcom Vancouver is hiring – Unreal Engine 4 being used for upcoming projects

Jan 13, 2016 // Kellen Haney

You may be familiar with the acclaimed Dead Rising franchise. Today, the team behind the games, Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, has some great news to share. They’re working with Epic Games to utilize Unreal Engine 4 for their upcoming projects, and they’re hiring! It doesn’t matter if you’ve covered wars, you know.

Capcom Game Studio Vancouver (Capcom Vancouver or CV for short) are adding a whole bunch of development positions to grow their team, and are looking for talented professionals, familiar with Unreal Engine 4, with a strong desire to create awesome gameplay experiences. From Joe Nickolls, the Studio Director:

“We have some ambitious visions for where we want to take our next games and while our previous proprietary engine served the needs for the projects at the time, shifting to Unreal Engine 4 delivers the right tools for our future direction. Not only will we be developing on a powerful and versatile platform, we’ll also work closely with the team at Epic to maximize the capabilities of the latest and greatest technology. Using this industry leading engine also allows us to quickly integrate new talent onto our projects so that we can focus on pioneering new world class entertainment.”

Interested in becoming a part of the Capcom family? Head over to the Capcom Vancouver website , which has more information on the studio, as well as available positions.

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First 4 Figures Amaterasu statue up for pre-order

Jan 07, 2016 // Kellen Haney

“Ah… Amaterasu. Origin of all that is good and mother to us all.”

There’s lots of care taken with the story and folklore present in Okami ! Just as much care went into this incredible statue of Amaterasu, sculpted by Kim Bangcola, one of the experts at First 4 Figures. Pre-orders are open now at a list price of $384.99 (USD), so if you’re interested, head over to the store page and lock yours in! More info on Amaterasu, Okami , and the statue itself after the jump!

Amaterasu, the Shinto goddess of the sun, has descended from the astral plane and taken on the form of Shiranui – the legendary white wolf – in order to combat evil in Okami . Quickly armed (pawed?) with the Celestial Brush – capable of restoring nature and balance – she soon joins forces with the traveling artist Issun, and the two begin a truly epic adventure across the land of Nippon to put an end to the machinations of the embodiment of evil, Orochi.

From the elemental markings on her fur to the flowers under her feet, this statue truly captures Amaterasu in all her glory. Standing on the plains of Nippon, Amaterasu is poised to howl, replete with little details that help this statue shine like the sun goddess in all her glory.

Speaking of shining like the sun (goddess), the exclusive edition offered by First 4 Figures adds LED lighting to the Solar Reflector, adding a warm glow that lights not only Amaterasu herself, but also little Issun, Amaterasu’s traveling partner, who’s perched on top of the disc itself. Everything comes together to create a dazzling sight that’s worthy of being the centerpiece of any collection.

At 1/4 scale, Amaterasu stands at 12 inches tall from the top of the Solar Reflector to the base, and 17 1/2 inches long, too, making this a formidable statue in its own right. It may not dispel evil like the legendary white wolf, but this powerful statue is sure to dispel bad moods and banish particularly dark nights. What’re you waiting for? Go check it out !

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SFV on the Las Vegas Strip

Jan 05, 2016 // ComboFiend

On January 30th and 31st, Street Fighter V makes its way to the Las Vegas strip as Capcom partners up with Gouki.com and AnimeRevolutionLV to bring you guys a fun event featuring prizes, exhibition matches (featuring Mike Ross and myself) as well as a tournament or two.

For players hoping to attend, they can look forward to a two day event where Mike and I will be coaching players about the deeper aspects of Street Fighter V as well as running a few sets. We plan to have a few tournaments as well, where winners will receive the highly prized Ryu PS4 faceplates as well as other goodies.   

For those who want to watch the event live, tune into the live stream on Saturday afternoon on Gouki.tv . Mike and I will be providing commentary during a few exhibition matches we have planned and maybe one of us might hop on the sticks! 

So be sure to come on down to Anime Revolution inside the Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on January 30th and 31st if you’re in the area and also stay tuned to Gouki.com , AnimeRevolutionLV.com & Capcom-Unity for more info coming soon.  

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Great savings in the Nintendo Holiday Sale

Dec 25, 2015 // Kellen Haney

The slew of saving continues with the Nintendo Holiday Sale on the eShop! Find great savings on a bunch of great games. Slay horrors in Resident Evil Revelations ( Wii U and 3DS ), hunt mighty beasts in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate , or confuse family and friends by yelling “OBJECTION!” at pointing at everything in sight in Ace Attorney Trilogy . At least, that’s how you’re supposed to do it – isn’t that right, Wright?

More deals after the jump!

Resident Evil Revelations 3DS

$19.99 $5.00
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D $19.99 $5.00
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate $39.99 $23.99
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 3DS $39.99 $13.60
Ace Attorney Trilogy $29.99 $20.09
Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies $29.99 $15.00
Super Street Fighter IV 3D $19.99 $5.00
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate WiiU $39.99 $13.60
Ducktales: Remastered $14.99 $6.00
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara $14.99 $6.00
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MH4U – exclusive interview with game directors

Dec 22, 2015 // Yuri Araujo

Ever wondered how the  Monster Hunter development team designs new monsters? Or why you can only hunt Monoblos in single player? Directors Kaname Fujioka and Yuya Tokuda go over those topics and many more in this exclusive interview.

Closing remarks: with 2015 wrapping up in just a few days, everyone seems to be cataloguing their favorite experiences.  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate definitely takes the prize for  my  favorite game this year–obviously!–and this video is partly my way of celebrating the title.

I was incredibly fortunate to meet these legendary developers in person, but as I said in the last minute of the video, we wanted to extend this opportunity to all of you, the community that breathes life into this game. So ask your question in the comments and we’ll select a number of them to send to the team early next year. Just note that we are limited to sending them questions regarding MH4U or other titles released in the West.

I’m really looking forward to what kinds of questions you’ll come up with! Happy Hunting and happy Holidays!

EDIT : Just a small clarification. Since these two are game directors and designers, the type of questions they can answer are regarding what goes  in  the games; not which games are released where, when or on what platforms.