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PSA: Play a Resident Evil 6 demo today (if you bought Dragon's Dogma on Xbox)
If you have an Xbox 360 copy of Dragon's Dogma, today is the day you'll get access to the Resident Evil 6 demo.You can then enjoy 60 days of exclusivity, during which you can play the demo until well past the time you've gotten tired of it, just to rub it in the faces of PS3 Dragon's Dogma owners, who can start playing on September 4.
Capcom ships over a million copies of Dragon's Dogma
Dragon's Dogma, a sort of experiment in Western-style role playing game design, is proving successful for Capcom. The publisher announced today that it has shipped over one million copies of the RPG so far. As for how that translates into sales, we don't have a hard number, but we do know that it's sold at least 330,000 in Japan, and placed in the top ten games for the US in May.Because of this success – and because it's Capcom, who will give almost anything at least one sequel – it's no surprise Capcom is continuing with its plan to make Dragon's Dogma into one of its major franchises. "This game was developed with the goal of creating another pillar of earnings for Capcom alongside Monster Hunter and Sengoku Basara," Capcom noted. "To further increase the value of brands used for its content, Capcom will continue to utilize a variety of initiatives that include the continuous distribution of downloadable content."Will some of that downloadable content be a Snoop Dogg-themed level called "Dragon's Doggma?" Namco Bandai would say that's a good idea.
Dragon's Dogma moves 330,000 in Japan
Dragon's Dogma, a Japanese role-playing game with western sensibilities, seems to be doing just fine in its home country. Much better than fine, as it turns out: Dragon's Dogma has moved 302,000 units on the PS3 in Japan, while the Xbox 360 version has sold 29,000, according to Media Create.The company notes that Dark Souls, to which Dragon's Dogma has been compared, sold a combined total of 280,000 during its launch week.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier obtains top UK sales position
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier had the best premiere of the franchise this past week in the UK. Five installments in (the first in 2001), Ghost Recon: Future Soldier saw its best week one sales of the series, but Chart-Track does note the previous game had a staggered release across formats. Max Payne 3 sales dropped 51 percent in its second week, but the pill-popping hero's dive -- like everything dramatic he does -- was done in slow motion, leaving him in second place. Capcom's "love it or hate it" Dragon's Dogma debuted in third. Other new titles this week in the top 40 include Mario Tennis Open and Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock at 11 and 34, respectively. Now, put on a fez, fix that bow-tie and check out the UK top ten after the break. It's what's cool.%Gallery-149219%
Metareview: Dragon's Dogma
We had some issues with Dragon's Dogma. Ok, we had more than a few issues, calling it "50 or so hours of mundane drudgery" in our review. That doesn't mean our opinion is the only one that matters. There's a whole internet out there with glowing reviews. Maybe not "glowing," but certainly more accepting. Game Informer (85/100): "Combat feels like a necessary part of the game's design, rather than something that was begrudgingly added to provide interaction between cutscenes. I left the game feeling that I made my mark on Gransys the way I chose to, instead of being escorted from plot point to plot point. When you're talking about an open-world game, I can't think of higher praise." Destructoid (75/100): "Should you play Dragon's Dogma? Yes. The high points are so very worth getting to, and while the main game will be cleared in a number of hours, there are lots of monsters to battle and a dose of end-game content to clear, providing more than enough to rival the Skyrims and Diablos of the world." Eurogamer (70/100): "Expectedly, coming as it does from an action game developer, its jewels are to be found in the dynamic combat, stat-tweaking party-building and defining boss battles. In this way, the game echoes the adventurous, dragon-hunting spirit of its (second- and third-hand) literary influences: that sense of unpredictable peril that could be lurking in every cave and thicket. " OXM (60/100): "Dragon's Dogma has its merits, but for every great idea there's a design fumble that just leaves you scratching your head. Though it's technically sound, the game lacks the spark to elevate it beyond a "sometimes fun, mostly mediocre" experience. Much like the main character's chest cavity, this RPG ultimately feels hollow, with no real heart."%Gallery-155048%
Dragon's Dogma review: Heartache every moment
I have slain a dragon. I have walked the coasts of this land more times than I can count, treading upon the lives of creatures most foul. I have felled the beasts of the forest with arrows and steel and pillaged their leavings for aught. I have died, thousands of times, as have those who have adventured with me. And, in the end, I think back on almost none of it with fondness, or the nostalgic recollection given to hard fought, hard won battles. I am no hero.Listen now, as I play for you the song of my heartache. Let me spin you a tale of confusion, anger, humility and bona fide bewilderment in the face of abject mediocrity. Let me tell of Seraphina the Arisen, her loyal pawn Josephine, and their stupid, stupid quest to save the kingdom of Gransys. Let me tell you of Dragon's Dogma.%Gallery-152824%
Good morning, here's the Dragon's Dogma launch trailer
Most people may not know this, but starting your day off with dragons, burning ouroboroses and cheesy, overwrought voice acting is just as important as eating a well-balanced breakfast. It's something to do with fiber, and having your humors balanced ... Look, we're not nutritionists, okay?
Capcom projections: Resident Evil 6 sells 7 million, DmC does 2 million
Capcom has laid out commercial projections for its biggest upcoming games, and expects Resident Evil 6 to sell seven million copies. Resident Evil 5 sold almost two million in its first six months or so in the US alone.Resident Evil 6 is just one of four big titles in the pipeline from Capcom. The Ninja Theory reboot of Devil May Cry is expected to sell two million, and this month's launch of Dragon's Dogma is expected to yield a total of 1.5 million units sold. Finally, the recently announced Lost Planet 3 – which is in development at Spark Unlimited – is expected to sell the least of the bunch, with 1.4 million copies.
Dragon's Dogma features asynchronous co-op 'Ur-Dragon' slaying
Dragon's Dogma will feature a dragon so big, so dogmatic (why not) that it'll take the collective efforts of everyone playing to kill it. The "Ur-Dragon" is an event in which every player party will be able to fight the giant beast in their own games, with all damage dealt to it worldwide contributing to the depletion of its health.The person to strike the final, decisive blow will get the "maximum reward," but players who cause damage will also receive item drops. Of course, if hacking away at a big old dragon weren't rewarding enough on its own, nobody would ever play Dragon's Dogma.%Gallery-155048%
Capcom summons a pair of Dragon's Dogma developer diaries
"I wanted to create the biggest world in any Capcom game so far," director Hideaki Itsuno says about Capcom's upcoming RPG, Dragon's Dogma. The other big goal was creating a game where players are able to finish the game in many different ways – an experience shaped by choices.
Xbox 360 'Chrome series' controllers include Dragon's Dogma DLC in Japan
Given the Xbox 360's niche status in Japan, it takes more than a shiny exterior to lure customers to a new controller. For the Japanese release of the eye-catching new "chrome" Xbox 360 controllers, Microsoft and Capcom have bundled bonus Dragon's Dogma content. We bet deadly dragon fire looks lovely reflected in the polished surface of the new controller.Each ¥5,775 ($71) controller will include a code for eight "special" downloadable quests. Both the game and the controllers (in red, blue, and silver) will be released in Japan on May 24.
Dragon's Dogma digital comic, part 2: Pawns
The latest issue/episode of the Dragon's Dogma digital comic details the narrative justification for the game's "pawn" system, which allows players to borrow NPCs from another user's single-player game. Obviously, that involves giant glowing rocks and murdered people in front of castles.
Savan has arisen in this Dragon's Dogma digital comic
Protip: If you're an ordinary man, just like those before you, and you love your dad a whole bunch, you should expect to get your heart stolen by a dragon. It's just a fact of life, revealed in this latest Dragon's Dogma trailer.
Dragon's Dogma gets a Dragon's Demo next week
We know there are dragons, and pawns, and repetitive dialogue, but Capcom's Dragon's Dogma remains surprisingly mysterious for something that's due to hit next month. It's a good thing, then, that Capcom announced plans to release a downloadable demo in North America and Europe next week.You'll be able to get the demo from PSN in North America and Xbox Live worldwide on Tuesday, April 24, with the European PSN release following one day later. The character and Pawn you make in the demo will transfer into the full game, should you decide the three of you are having a good enough time to make that commitment.%Gallery-153264%
Dragon's Dogma unleashes Phantom Ogre and Undead trailers
Dragon's Dogma, the game that will be bundled with the beta for Resident Evil 6, has broken free in a pair of trailers from the Captivate event. If you're still unsure what the game's about, check out our preview from late last year.
Pre-order Dragon's Dogma, get dress-up Bobble Budd
Character customization is an important part of Dragon's Dogma, both for your character and for the AI-controlled "pawns" you can summon and share with other players. That concept is extending to the Capcom Store's pre-order bonus, a "Bobble Budd" toy that you can redesign as you see fit.The Bobble Budd, exclusively available from Capcom's online store, comes with a blank Budd, four weapon/shield accessories, and two sheets of decals for eyes, mouths, and other features. We don't want to sound too down on the game when we say this toy looks way more fun -- it's just that the toy looks really, really fun.
Dragon's Dogma takes dragon fighting to new heights
Yes, we do mean that in Dragon's Dogma you fight dragons in the sky -- just in case that wasn't clear. You should probably make things even clearer by watching one such dragon get totally stabbed in mid-air in the trailer above, preparing you for the upcoming undated demo on XBL and PSN.
Dragon's Dogma out in May, includes access to Resident Evil 6 demo
Dragon's Dogma is going to be the Zone of the Enders of 2012. We don't mean it's going to have awesome robots -- rather, a significant portion of its audience will be buying it only for the included demo.Capcom announced today that Dragon's Dogma will be out in North America on May 22, and in Europe on May 25. Each copy will include a code for access to a Resident Evil 6 demo -- if you buy it on Xbox, you'll be able to get the demo 60 days before anyone else, on July 3. The PSN version of the demo will go up on September 4 in North America and September 5 in Europe. It's not quite an Xbox exclusive, but it might as well be given that lead time!For those of you actually interested in Dragon's Dogma for its non-Resident Evil content, Capcom shared the new trailer above. It also announced exclusive pre-order DLC from various retailers: the "Pawn Upgrade Pack" from GameStop, the "Armor Upgrade Pack" from Best Buy, and the "Weapon Upgrade Pack" from Amazon. More DLC will be forthcoming, including weapons, armor, and new quests.Finally, Dragon's Dogma will feature a new original song by "Japan's foremost rock band" B'z.
Breaking down Capcom's Dragon's Dogma press demo
Capcom's upcoming fantasy role-playing game Dragon's Dogma isn't interesting at all. It might not even be good. Writers in the gaming press have a tendency to go easy on in-development games. Readers love jumping to conspiracy-theory conclusions about our positivity but, the truth is, we want games to be good and interesting just as much as you do. And so we give them the benefit of the doubt when we write our previews. So what's different with Dragon's Dogma?%Gallery-137953%
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