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Devil May Cry 4 set to

Oh gee! What a surprise!

Capcom has just sent us word that their much-anticipated (once PS3 "exclusive") action title, Devil May Cry 4, is set to also hit both the Xbox 360 and PC. While no platform specific features have been revealed (360 achievements, etc.), I suspect this announcement (or confirmation, as the case may be) will open the flood gates for quite a bit of information in the very near future.

To many, this comes as no surprise. With console exclusives going the way of the dodo, DMC 4 is just one game in what's becoming a long list of franchise "traitors."

So, what's next? Or better yet, if you had your druthers, what game(s) would you like to see, uh, "explode" all over your favorite console?

CAPCOM®’S DEVIL MAY CRY® 4 EXPLODING ONTO MULTIPLE PLATFORMS

The Next Generation of Capcom’s Smash Hit Action Franchise Comes to Next Generation Systems, PC

 SAN MATEO, Calif — March 19, 2007 ¾ Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the highly anticipated Devil May Cry® 4, already in development for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™), is now also in development for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for PC.  Each version of the game will be maximized to take advantage of the systems’ strengths, leading to a breath-taking visual and gameplay experience. Devil May Cry 4 will be released simultaneously for the PS3 and Xbox 360 system.

“Capcom is committed to making its titles available to as wide an audience as possible, and has been building its technology base to meet that goal,” said Mark Beaumont, executive vice president, officer and head of Capcom consumer software publishing in the Americas and Europe.  “This announcement means that PS3, Xbox 360 and PC owners worldwide will be able to experience the latest installment of one of Capcom’s pillar franchises.”

From the producer of the original Devil May Cry® and Resident Evil® 4 comes the next installment in the hugely successful stylized action series that has so far achieved global sales of nearly seven million units.  Devil May Cry 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero.  As the new leading man, Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful “Devil Bringer” arm.

With the advanced graphical capabilities of the next-gen systems, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales.  Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with unprecedented fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

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wintermute's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 04:03
wintermute
Hmm, not sure what happened above.

If you were to ask what are Sony's classic first party titles from the last generation, I guess you'd be answered:

MGS, Final Fantasy, Devil May Cry and GTA.

Two of these have already gone multi-platform and a third looks like it may follow suit (MGS). Couple that with the fact that Sakaguchi has just made two games for the 360 and that he said in an interview he has no problem with FF on the 360 (though he doesn't choose where it goes) and it all looks a bit shakey.

That said Twin Snakes did turn up on the Gamecube and you can play DMC3 for the PC, but not on day of release.

Those are only 4 titles however, and Sony have other exclusives

God of War, Resistance, Heavenly Sword, Gran Turismo, Ratchet and Clank, Little Big Planet.

We know there'll be no Heavenly Sword 360 in the near future because Microsoft were offered the exclusive rights and turned it down.

Another factor is that presumably future GH games (you think Activision bought the franchise NOT to churn out 5 more sequels.) are going to be PS3/360 shares and the next katamari game is also multi-plat.

Yet ANOTHER thing to consider is that team Ico are said to be working on their game (Sony exclusive we are guessing). If that's a sequel to or something similar to Ico or Shadow of the Collossus then Im sure it'll sell well.

Driving and shooting games aside (things the 360 has riches of) it looks like the PS3 is still going to be strong in Action/Adventure and Adventure/Platformers:

God of War, Ratchet and Clank, Heavenly Sword, Team Ico??, Little Big Planet.

If these titles are better than what the 360 has to offer in the future (Mass Effect, Bioshock, Shadowrun, Too Human, Fable 2, Halo 3) then you should choose a PS3, if not then go 360.

Despite FFXIII for the PS3 360 is looking pretty strong on RPGs, though you never know. Bioware said they are working on games for all the major platforms, maybe Dragon Age is going to be PS3 exclusive? Probably not, but assuming its out say 2008-9 then multi-plat would make sense (PC/PS3/360).

Its nice to see that this 'console war' is for once being argued about over actual games.
webrunner's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 07:55
webrunner
I dont understand why Heavenly Sword is fawned over so much.. it looks great, yeah, but is Acrobatic Over The Top Hack and Slash #7 really a system seller?
KilgoreTrout XL's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 08:09
KilgoreTrout XL
THis is ok news, but I was never a huge fan of the series. At least now I'be able to check out the demo.

So when does lost planet and Dead Rising 1 or 2 get released for the PS3?

Brasky drank a full glass of liquid LSD with his eggs. Then he slept for 8 months straight. When he woke he rubbed his eyes and said, "All in all, I prefer gin."
PwnDaddy's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 08:42
PwnDaddy
I never really got a chance to play the DMC series(I was kinda poor at the time and could only afford Ninja Gaiden/NG:Black; how ironic, cause I spent like 100 bucks on controllers after I got it), but since DMC4 is coming out for 360, I might just take a crack at the series.
ghnvt's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 09:07
ghnvt
This is a huge win for the 360 because this was one of the "exculsives" that SONY promised and didn't deliver on. If they lose MGS4 they are gonna lose a huge amount of customers. 360 has Halo 3 and Mass Effect.
908peruvian's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 09:58
908peruvian
GREAT NEWS !!!
Metal Gear Solid 4 and it's OVER !!!

OH YEAH !!!

wait....WHAT THE HELL DO I DO WITH MY PS3 NOW???!!!
Rosseh's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 11:36
Rosseh
ICO 3 (whatever itll be called) haha. would be great though if somehow the development team managed to break away and keep the rights.
MGS4, Final Fantasy 13 so I can laugh at someone, wouldn't mind heavenly sword either. Bout it so far isn't it?
TheMadLeper's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 13:13
TheMadLeper
This news made my day. THANK GOD! LOOKING AT YOU MGS4!!
supremeFronk's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/20/2007 14:10
supremeFronk
RE 5 and MGS4 FTW
waly666's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/21/2007 07:22
waly666
Well, all i have to say is that im really happy about having DMC4 for PC... as i will anyway change my stuff to be able to play BIOSHOCK i want as many next-gen games as possible...
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/22/2007 11:11
Justice
:O its not exclusive anymore!
haha shame on your name sony
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