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GDC08: Arms-on with Bionic Commando Rearmed
The clue is right there in the title really. Bionic Commando Rearmed is Bionic Commando, only a little different. For those out there who liked the original, your purchase decision is (and should be) made already. Those who have never played the game should really take up Rearmed's opportunity to do so. That's really all anyone needs to know, but it hardly makes for interesting hands-on impressions, so perhaps some more details are in order. First, it's definitely worth noting that the game looks great, especially for a downloadable title. Character animations are solid. Particle effects follow every bullet, shotgun blast, and grenade explosion. Individual shells eject from weapons as they're fired. All in all, it's very slick. %Gallery-14181%
GDC08: Bionic Commando Rearmed aims for May
Capcom is targeting May for a simultaneous release of Bionic Commando Rearmed on XBLA, PSN and PC, according to videogaming247. A company representative allegedly cited the date during a meeting with 247 in an off-site hotel suite. We'll confirm later today when Joystiq collides with Capcom. [Update: Confirmed!] Gallery: Bionic Commando Rearmed
Influence Bionic Commando: Rearmed's price
From all the Bionic Commando content on the site, you readers can tell we're excited for the XBLA remake of the classic side scroller. The game's publisher, Capcom, will be releasing the game relatively soon and are still not absolutely certain about the final price point for the full version. So, they decided to have the community guy, Ben Judd, hold a poll over at the game's website to help choose between the two possible game prices. Our choices are $10 and $15, with Ben himself voting for $10. According to him, the Capcom higher-ups think that the game has enough features and polish to sell well enough at $15 to warrant that price. Ben's take is almost of the true artist, with his rationale being that the game will get into more player's hands at a lower price point. No matter what price you prefer though, let's not forget that games cost money to make, and a large cut of XBLA profits do go to the developers. Anyway, hit this link to get to the poll (its on the lower left-hand side, and you'll have to verify your age before entering.)Also, make sure to check out the gallery of screens to be sure that you make an informed decision! NES graphics these are not!%Gallery-14199%
Bionic Commando goes Alpha
Oh Bionic Commando, you're the series everyone wanted to see return and now we're all a little skeptical. We think you could be great, but we'd like to play you to find out for sure. Well, according to project producer Dan Thronström we can play you! We just need to be hired by Capcom between now and the time you release. On Thronström's IGN developer blog he writes that Bionic Commando is now internally playable in Alpha form. Trying to quiet fears that the series has shifted too heavily from its source material Thronström writes, "I can promise all the fans out there that they won't be disappointed with the result," later adding, "I am personally impressed with how much fun the game is to play now." We have confidence in a team that works on something with this much passion. Also, it helps that even if it doesn't meet our expectations Bionic Commando Rearmed looks 12-kinds of awesome.
X3F interviews Bionic Commando Rearmed producer
Can't get enough of Bionic Commando Rearmed, the 2D remake coming to PSN, XBLA, and PC? Head on over to Xbox 360 Fanboy and read their interview with Ben Judd, Capcom Japan's producer in charge of the Bionic Commando brand, to get the skinny on the production, their plans for the franchise, and the rationale for cutting out online co-op. %Gallery-14181%
X3F interview: Bionic Commando Rearmed's Ben Judd
Following the announcement of Bionic Commando Rearmed for Xbox Live Arcade, we jumped -- or should we say swung -- at the opportunity to pry more information out of Capcom. Thus, we cornered Ben Judd, Capcom Japan's Producer in charge of the Bionic Commando brand (must have been an easy job for the last 20 years or so) and shot him some questions. We cover a range of topics from the difficulties of making an old game relevant again to the unfortunate business that is offline only co-op. Find the interview after the jump. %Gallery-14199%
Grapple some Bionic Commando Rearmed screens
The announcement of Bionic Commando Rearmed for Xbox Live Arcade served as the most intriguing bit of news this week for many gamers. As such, we're happy to bring you a set of new screenshots from the game. You may peruse them in the gallery below. Sure, we'd like some more details on the game -- like when we can get our sweaty little meat hooks on it -- but we'll have to settle for the moment. We've also embedded a non-IGN version of the announcement trailer after the break. %Gallery-14199%
Screenshots: Bionic Commando Rearmed
After just a few short hours of exclusivity over at IGN, Capcom has unshackled the screenshots of Bionic Commando Rearmed upon a clamoring internet. Check 'em out in the gallery below, or enjoy the trailer in something besides IGN's awful player after the break. %Gallery-14181%
Bionic Commando PSN remake is stunning
Capcom really knows how to make their 2D remakes worthwhile. Super Street Fighter II features new HD sprites from Udon Comics that make it look absolutely dream-like. Their upcoming Bionic Commando continues the trend. Utilizing assets from the upcoming 3D Commando game, this revival of the NES classic adds new gameplay elements. This downloadable title certainly doesn't feel small budget at all, due to its nice graphical overhaul.It's been nearly twenty years since the original's release. Ben Judd told IGN that, "We have taken special steps to get feedback and opinions from some of the staff that were working at Capcom at the same time on other titles in order to maintain the 'classic style' of gaming that we feel Bionic Commando Rearmed needed." Let's hope it plays as well as it looks![Via Joystiq]
Bionic Commando Rearmed for XBLA and PSN is a looker
You've gotta hand it to the folks at Capcom, they've done gone and gotten us excited about Bionic Commando again. No, not the big-budget remake featuring Nathan (née Radd) Spencer (we're still not sold on that one), we're talking about the 2D remake bound for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network, revealed today by IGN to be Bionic Commando Rearmed. Just tossing an HD upgrade of the game onto either service wouldn't have piqued our interest quite the same way this reimagining has. Terrorists in this Bionic Commando? Nope, Hitler Master D and the Badds are back. Fancy three-dee graphics? Well, yes, but with that same old 2D gameplay you remember. Check out the video after the break to watch Radd do his swing-thing in motion.
Video: Bionic Commando Rearmed for XBLA (hint: it's awesome)
Okay, we're just going to come right out and say it: the Bionic Commando remake for Xbox Live Arcade looks more fun than the upcoming retail remake. That's our opinion, and we're sticking to it (until proven otherwise anyway). Entitled Bionic Commando Rearmed, it's based off of the NES classic and features scads (scads, we say!) of upgrades. First and foremost are the splendid 3D graphics complete with buttery smooth animation. Throw in new weapons (including grenades), new bionic arm abilities, and two player co-op and Capcom has basically created our single greatest childhood dream (yes, we were lonely children). Oh, but wait, there's more. It looks like Rearmed will unlock a new player skin for the retail Bionic Commando. The good news: you can drop the dreadlocks. The bad news: the original Bionic Commando didn't exactly have a great coif either. Hit the "read" link for a preview over at IGN. [Thanks, Tony]
