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PS2/Xbox/PC Preview - 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow'

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2005

Genre: Action
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Developer: Seven Studios
Release Date: Q3 2006

In case you missed the memo the first time around, here’s another copy of it:

Pirates Are Cool.

Heck, just go ask Guilty Gear X’s Johnny, or the entire cast of Skies of Arcadia. Pirates are always fun to play as in video games. There’s just something about being able to break all the rules, play dirty, and fight as underhanded as one possibly can whenever one feels like it that translates wonderfully to the genre.

Few pirates are better at all of this than one Jack Sparrow, and he’s going to

'Men Of War' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 1

Men of War takes place in Europe and North Africa during the height of World War II, the story unfolding across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers. Each campaign has its own scenario and structured timeline bringing a different story of the war to life.

The main Soviet campaign sees two student comrades, Smirnov and Kuznetzov, join the army and quickly become brothers in arms as they rise through the ranks and experience the rigours of war. The whole story unfolds across three campaigns, with five German and five Allied missions completing the

'Project Treasure Island Z' (Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Capcom Gamers' Day - Capcom Gamers' Day 2007

Get the Project Island Z (Wii) trailer off WP (34mb)

Project Treasure Island Z is an innovative, full-length puzzle adventure game that utilizes the unique control mechanics of the Wii Remote and challenges gamers to "play different." Capcom plans to release Project Treasure Island Z (Working Title) this fall.

Legend has it that a revered pirate named Barbaros once stole the world's treasure and hid it on a mysterious island. Though no one knows of its exact location, stories about the untold riches that lay in wait have been passed down through the ages, driving pirates from all walks of life

'Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations' (NDS) Coming to North America - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Capcom Gamers' Day - Capcom Gamers' Day 2007

The defining battle for justice is about to begin as animated characters and cliffhanger storylines come to life in a courtroom where anything can happen. The complete story of Phoenix Wright comes together as players explore both the past and present of the idiosyncratic lawyer.

'Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law' (PS2/PSP) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Capcom Gamers' Day - Capcom Gamers' Day 2007

On Thursday, at its annual Gamer's Day press event in San Francisco, Capcom announced that development is currently underway on Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law for the PlayStation 2 and PSP. Based on the Adult Swim animated series of the same name, Harvey Birdman is slated to hit stores sometime this fall.

No gameplay footage was shown at the event, but Jack Simon, director of product marketing at Capcom Entertainment, described it as an "interactive story." As the titular character, gamers will be tasked with representing classic cartoon characters that have wacky, irreverent legal issues. High Voltage Software (Family Guy) is

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (PS3/X360) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Capcom Gamers' Day - Capcom Gamers' Day 2007

One of the most popular games of the early '90s is reborn! Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, originally developed by Capcom for the arcade, makes its downloadable debut on the Xbox LIVE Arcade and Playstation Network. Capcom will stay true to the foundation of the popular game by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. All of the art will be completely redrawn and created by UDON Comics, which currently publishes the official Street Fighter comic and is responsible for the new contemporary look of the

'Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Capcom Gamers' Day - Capcom Gamers' Day 2007

Get the Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles [Wii] off WP (34mb)

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series, created specifically for the unique characteristics of the Wii hardware. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella's stronghold. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create

'Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition ' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Capcom Gamers' Day - Capcom Gamers' Day 2007

Get the Resident Evil 4 (Wii) Trailer off WP (61mb)

With RE4 Wii Edition, Capcom is offering new and more immersive sense of control to players, while keeping all of the game's incredible game systems intact. As Leon Kennedy, players will explore a town overrun by cultists, mutants and mind-controlled villagers, using the Wii Remote to aim, fire, slash and avoid oncoming adversaries with intuitive motions and movements. The Wii version of RE4 Wii Edition will also contain the additional content included in the PS2 version of the game.

Resident Evil 4 now comes to the Wii with added

'Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (PS3/X360/PC) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Capcom Gamers' Day - Capcom Gamers' Day 2007

Get the Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix [PS3/X360/PC] trailer off WP (34mb)

One of the most addictive games of all time has just gotten better! Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix downloads Capcom's incredibly popular puzzle game into the new generation. Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade, Playstation Network and PC in its greatest incarnation to date, featuring enhanced 1080p HD graphics, several new game modes, improved game balance, and online play.

In Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, players compete in intense versus battles of wit and speed. As a

'Killing Day' (PS3/X360) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2005 May 19th

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