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Project Natal: EA, Ubisoft, Konami and others sign up
Come out in force of controllerless gaming 24 September 2009 6:38 GMT
Microsoft has said that it has signed big name publishers like EA and Activision to create new games for it's yet to be released Project Natal.

Talking at the Tokyo Games Show in Japan, Microsoft confirmed that publishers actively working on games for “Project...
Resident Evil 5 sells more than UK top ten combined
And 360 has the edge on PS3 once again 17 March 2009 9:34 GMT
It seems Resident Evil 5 certainly wanted to make its debut into the UK All Formats chart this week a memorable one, as it stormed straight in at number one, selling more copies than the rest of the titles in the top ten combined.

Chart-Track also confirmed...
Pocket-lint reader finds missing Resident Evil head
Well, that's one of the missing body parts accounted for... 13 March 2009 10:40 GMT
As we reported, Capcom's publicity stunt for the launch of Resident Evil 5 that saw a number of replica, gory, chopped up body parts hidden around central London went wrong as the company lost a number of the parts.

Since then one Pocket-lint reader has got...
PHOTOS: Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles screenshots
Check out the new Wii instalment coming this winter 12 March 2009 18:24 GMT
Capcom has announced it is bringing the Resident Evil franchise back to Nintendo Wii this winter with Resident Evil: Dark Chronicles.

Check out the first screenshots released for the new instalment and keep checking back for more information as we get it.
Resident Evil 5 treasure hunt stunt goes "wrong"
"Realistic" replica body parts go missing 12 March 2009 14:41 GMT
It seems publicity stunt organisers who hid a number of gory replica body parts around Central London this morning as part of a Resident Evil 5-themed treasure hunt, have lost their heads. Literally.

From the three heads, three torsos and 12 arms and legs hidden...
Resident Evil 5 treasure hunt gears up for game release
Find hidden body parts in London and win a holiday to Africa 11 March 2009 11:36 GMT
In what can only be described as a hint of marketing genius, Capcom has organised a Resident Evil-themed treasure hunt in London on Thursday 12 March - the day before the game's release.

Fans who register their details with residentevil5@capcomeuro.com will...
Microsoft announces Resident Evil limited edition Xbox 360
In a fitting blood red 24 February 2009 16:02 GMT
As gamers gear up for the release of the highly-anticipated Resident Evil 5, Xbox is celebrating the franchise's debut on the console with the release of a limited edition console bundle.

The Resident Evil bundle will be made up of an exclusive red Xbox 360...
Dead Rising 2 confirmed in development
Makes its debut on PS3 and PC 9 February 2009 22:57 GMT
Capcom has confirmed that Dead Rising 2 is in development, and will be making its debut on PS3 and PC, as well as returning to Xbox 360 where it was so successful 3 years ago.

Having been almost pushed into a statement after leaked footage of the game cropped...
PHOTOS: New Resident Evil 5 screenshots
There's crocodiles and everything... 6 February 2009 15:38 GMT
If you're waiting with baited breath for the release of Resident Evil 5, then this brand spanking new set of screenshots might just give you hope that the wait until the 13 March release date will be worth it...
Resident 5 demo hits 1.8m downloads
PS3 version now playing catch up 3 February 2009 18:43 GMT
Capcom has seen an impressive interest in its demo for the upcoming Resident Evil 5 game, with 1.8 million downloads stacked up in just over a week.

And lest we forget, this number is just from Xbox 360 members alone - Gold members managed to rack up 1.3m downloads...
Resident Evil 5 demo launches on Xbox Live
At least for Gold members 26 January 2009 17:11 GMT
The Resident Evil 5 demo has gone live on Xbox Live today, one week ahead of the demo's release on PSN.

Currently the demo is only available for Xbox Live Gold members, but will be made available for Silver members from 29 January.

The demo features...
Resident Evil 5 demo confirmed for PS3
Plus new extended HD trailer for you to have a look at 19 January 2009 18:51 GMT
Capcom has finally confirmed that PS3 users will be able to get their hands on a Resident Evil 5 demo, but it will be more than a week later than it appears on Xbox Live Marketplace on 26 January.

Available from 2 February, the demo will include the same two...
MotoGP 08 demo now on Xbox Live
No news on PS3 demos 23 December 2008 12:00 GMT
A downloadable demo of MotoGP 08 has appeared on Xbox Live Marketplace, a few months after its full release in October.

You'll need 377MB to get the game, and if you're not at home but have left your console on, you can start the download via web Marketplace...
Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix sells 250,000
In just three weeks... 19 December 2008 17:59 GMT
Capcom's Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix has sold a massive 250,000 copies in just over three weeks.

Those sales are just from Xbox gamers as well, the game is currently only available on XBLA, with no sight of it on PSN and no word as to when we can...
Resident Evil 5 advert confirms Jill Valentine dead
Key to the plot? 11 December 2008 18:44 GMT
A two-page advert in Japanese video game magazine Famitsu, has hinted as to what Capcom's Resident Evil 5 will have to offer us in way of a plot.

The advert promoting the game depicts the game's male protagonist Chris Redfield putting flowers on the grave of...
Street Fighter IV PS3 official joysticks unveiled
With five wireless controllers available too 4 December 2008 16:51 GMT
This pair of joysticks for Street Fighter IV bring that arcade feel to the PlayStation 3.

Mad Catz has developed both official Street Fighter IV "FightSticks", one in a regular edition, the second in a "Tournament Edition" which the company has said will only...
Capcom unveils more Resident Evil 5 special editions
Two console-specific bundles 2 December 2008 18:27 GMT
Capcom's Japanese website has let PS3 and Xbox 360 gamers in on what extras they can expect from console-specific special editions when the game launches next year.

The PS3 version will include a making-of video extra, which according to the translation will...
Street Fighter costumes for LBP's Sackboy?
Four images leaked 2 December 2008 12:34 GMT
First Sackboy got Sephiroth and Solid Snake costumes, now it looks like Sony has lined up four Street Fighter IV costumes for the LittleBigPlanet character to wear, ahead of the game's release in February next year.

The costumes are of Chun Li, Guile, Zangief...
Resident Evil 5 demo uncertain for 2008 in UK
But full release date pushed forward in Japan 27 November 2008 18:49 GMT
Capcom has said on its official blog that the West won't get a demo for Resident Evil 5 at the same time as Japan, where the survival-horror sampler will be available on 5 December.

In fact, Resident Evil 5 is so anticipated in Japan, it's actually been pushed...
Street Fighter album for free on PSN
Well, on the US store at least 27 November 2008 15:38 GMT
Capcom is being very generous in the run-up to Christmas, and has decided to offer the Street Fighter Underground Remix album for free on the PlayStation Network.

This is to celebrate the release of SSFII Turbo HD Remix - at least in the States. Capcom haven't...
You're in the Movies set for 28 November UK release
Get ready to act your socks off 25 November 2008 18:14 GMT
After the release of Microsoft's "You're in the Movies" in the US last week, Microsoft is gearing up for the release of the game in the UK on 28 November.

Developed by Codemasters and Zoë Mode, the game uses the Xbox Live Vision Camera to transport players into...
Xbox releases details of Xtival 2008
Three day entertainment event on Xbox Live 25 November 2008 17:45 GMT
It seems that the Guitar Hero event on Xbox Live we told you about last week is set to be part of a bigger event called Xtival, something Microsoft is describing as a "three day non-stop party available to all Xbox 360 owners".

Starting from midday on the 28...
No SSFII Turbo HD for PSN in Europe this week
But Capcom won't say when we can expect it 25 November 2008 15:21 GMT
Any PS3 gamers waiting for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix in Europe won't be seeing it this week, Capcom has confirmed.

SSFII Turbo HD was released in the US today on the PlayStation Network, and will be available worldwide from tomorrow on Xbox Live...
Capcom wins Dead Rising lawsuit
Judge rules the game did not copy Dawn of Dead films 20 November 2008 11:11 GMT
Capcom has won its court battle against the MKR Group, who sued the publisher claiming that its Dead Rising game had copied the format of the Dawn of the Dead films.

However Judge Richard Seeborg has ruled in favour of Capcom, stating that the video game offers...
Heidi Klum dances in her pants for Guitar Hero: World Tour
Would this help sway your decision? 5 November 2008 13:57 GMT
It's all guns blazing in the run up to the release of Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band 2, and both are pulling out the stops to get gamers to choose theirs over the competitor.

Still, it seems Activision think they know exactly what gamers want to see -...