PS3 and Xbox 360 Hot Capcom Lineup for First Half 2009

Capcom, a leading developer and publisher of classic video games has announced a stellar lineup being released in the first half of 2009. The titles include Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, Bionic Commando, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop, FLOCK! and MotoGP for Wii.

That's right, all of the game consoles will be represented in this lineup including but not limited to the Sony PlayStation 2 and 3, the Nintendo Wii, and the Microsoft Xbox 360. Sources at Capcom statge that the line-up demonstrates Capcom’s commitment to pursuing a multi-platform strategy while growing its portfolio of titles and includes the latest installments of some of gaming’s most cherished franchises.

Capcom was at the leading edge of innovation during 2008 focusing on digital downloads and will continue this trend during 2009 and years to come. Capcom’s first downloadable game of the year, FLOCK!, is scheduled for release in early 2009 and will be available for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®Network and Windows PC platforms. FLOCK! sees players take control of a UFO that is tasked with herding animals to its mothership through a variety of interactive levels utilizing physics-based gameplay. With over 50 levels in single player and co-op modes and a simple yet powerful level editor to extend the experience, FLOCK!’s unique theme, clever humor and easy pick-up-and-play controls will ensure a new twist on the puzzle genre.

Coming back to the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 will be the next iteration to the classic Street Fighter series, Street Fighter IV, set to hit store shelves on February 17th. The Windows PC version will be following shortly thereafter.

Following the release of Street Fighter IV wil be a soon-to-be-classic, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop scheduled for release on February 27th on the Nintendo Wii. This title was based on the smash Xbox 360 game (over one million copies sold to date), the humor and challenge that made the original a hit with gamers remains, while many core elements have been totally redesigned for the Wii platform and audience, taking zombie bashing to a whole new level. With the added functionality of the Wii Remote, players will be able to shake off zombie attacks and swing and throw dozens of makeshift weapons (everything from chainsaws to baseball bats, soccer balls to café umbrellas) in order to survive. "It's zombie smashing time!!"

Etched in (pretend) blood on my GameSHOUT calendar on Friday March 13th is the release of Resident Evil 5. This next iteration of the classic Resident Evil series will be released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Resident Evil 5 promises to set a new standard in action gaming with amazing graphics and both online and split-screen co-operative gameplay on a single console.

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Additionally, scheduled for release in March is MotoGP for the Wii. Due to hit retail in the middle of March to coincide with the pre-season activity for the 2009 MotoGP season, the title turns the Wii Remote into a set of virtual handlebars as players compete across the three race classes in single races, a full championship or a series of challenge stages. Different handling models and AI rider characteristics allow ease of entry for riders of all skills whether a seasoned bike racing fan or new to the genre.

And bringing up the rear of this impressive lineup will be Bionic Commando. The title will be initially available for gamers on Xbox 360 and Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, with the Windows PC version following shortly afterwards. Bionic Commando harnesses the power of the latest generation of hardware to fully exploit the swing mechanic that made the original title so unique. Using the powers of the bionic arm to swing between towering skyscrapers, punch cars, pummel opponents and grab distant enemies, players can gain a tactical advantage to progress through the compelling single player campaign and take on all comers in online multiplayer modes.

Get ready for some awesome Capcom goodness and stick tuned right here on GameSHOUT for the reviews of all of the games and platforms. This reporter can tell you that out Resident Evil team is already starting to drool.

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