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Capcom confirmed today that the PC release of their upcoming zombie-killing sequel, Dead Rising 2, will make use of Microsoft’s Games for Windows Live for its achievements, profiles, multiplayer and more.

This is always a point of concern due to GFW Live’s unreliable past of gaming stability and functionality. However, with Microsoft’s promise to focus more on the PC gaming-side of things, perhaps this will be their first chance to redeem themselves in the eyes of the gaming public. That, or we’ll end up with another Fallout 3 — great game, but almost unplayable thanks to GFW Live.

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It seems we’ve been given an extra four weeks to sharpen our blades and clean our rifles as Dead Rising 2‘s release date has been pushed back to September 28th. Because the game is set for a simultaneous release on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, let the “which platform caused the delay?” debate begin.

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Capcom just confirmed that Dead Rising 2 will feature co-op play, but the details were unclear as to how much of the game is geared for co-op. We would love to see a Left 4 Dead-style campaign co-op integration, but only time will tell. So that means you guys have until the August 31st release date to make a new friend.

“Co-op play is introduced to the Dead Rising universe for the first time as players can invite their friends to partner up with them at any time to take on the zombie massacre- tag-team style! Play with a friend and have even more fun as you lure zombies in using strategic items like a toy helicopter or a firecracker. Once the zombies have gathered, your friend can rain bullets from above or shoot at a strategically-placed gas tank to create a deadly explosion that will take out masses of the enemy. Killing zombies with a friend is always more fun!”

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The Bargain Bin is a weekly feature that helps out gamers in the tough economy. How does it help? Once a week, it offers a great and cheap game ($10 or less) to keep you going until your next paycheck.

Not many people know that there was another remake of Bionic Commando, aside from the full-fledged 3rd-person series reboot, one that stuck true to the original game’s roots with a true side-scrolling adventure.

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Although many have been expecting it for several months, Capcom has finally announced that Lost Planet 2 will release for PC, like the original game in the series. Unfortunately, while the console releases are scheduled for May 11th street dates, PC gamers will have to wait as the projected PC release date will be sometime in Fall 2010.

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After plenty of waiting, Capcom has announced their release plans for their upcoming zombie shooter, Dead Rising 2. The game will release for the Xbox 360 and PC on August 31st (hitting Japan and Europe on Sep. 2nd and 3rd, respectively). Shortly before the game releases, Xbox 360 gamers will get the exclusive DLC prologue “Dead Rising: CASE ZERO“.

“CASE ZERO will introduce main protagonist and former motocross champion Chuck Greene and provide a link between the original game and the events that await players in the gambling paradise of Fortune City.”

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A demo for Capcom’s newest 3rd-person adventure, Dark Void, has finally made its way to the PC. The demo released on consoles earlier this month, but PC gamers have only just been given the chance to try it out. If you wanna give the game a test run then you can grab the 1GB demo here. While you wait for the download, follow the break for our first impressions.

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Publisher Gameloft announced that they have struck a deal with Capcom Mobile to publish six of their upcoming titles to their massive consumer base in Europe. The games set to be released are:

1. Resident Evil: Uprising
2. Street Fighter Alpha
3. Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
4. Lost Planet 2
5. Dead Rising 2
6. Where’s Wally 2

Through Gameloft’s extensive distribution channels the games will now come to life on mobile devices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We’re looking forward to another great Gameloft release on the iPhone, are you?

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Today we will be reviewing Bionic Commando, Capcom’s attempt to restart the series they created in 1988 on the NES. Apparently, this 2009 title is supposed to be a direct sequel to the original, despite the title not labeling it as such. Call me young, but I feel that 21 years is a bit too long to wait before releasing a sequel.

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After countless delays, it seems that Capcom has finally given SFIV an official release date for PC. Now slated for a July 7th release, the Games for Windows Live title will cost $39.99 and will include even more visual styles than its console counterparts. Wondering if your PC can handle the new game? Run Capcom’s SFIV benchmark!