Capcom’s upcoming real-time multiplayer strategy game Age of Booty has been priced at $10.

In a post on Capcom’s Unity Blog, Daryl revealed that after checking out the final version of the game two of his friends said they would buy it for $10 while one said he would fork out as much as $20. The lucky friends only got to see the multiplayer game play over LAN, so the single player mode, map editor and match ranking system are still under wraps.

Although we don’t know an exact release date yet, Capcom recently announced that Microsoft is taking a look at the build for Xbox Live Arcade and that Sony would soon get their hands on the PlayStation Network version. According to a comment by Daryl on the blog, the game is expected to arrive in early October.

Daryl promised more information on the demo soon but he did confirm that the XBLA and PSN trials will be available on release day.

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Hot on the heels of Capcom’s announcement that Bionic Commando Rearmed scored 130 000 digital sales in just 7 days, here is a Q and A with the games producer Ben Judd.

Bionic Commando Rearmed is Capcom’s remake of the classic 1988 NES game. The game is on Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network and on PC.

If you want the low-down on DLC and new levels, what makes the game better than the original as well as co-op play and achievements, check out the discussion below. Thanks once again to the Xbox Community Network for the interview.

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Bionic Commando Rearmed passed the 130 000 digital sales mark in just seven days.

Bionic Commando producer Ben Judd announced the sales figure on the game’s website, commenting “That may not seem impressive compared to package titles that sell in the millions but compared to other digital titles that is a friggin JUGGERNAUT!”

Bionic Commando Rearmed is Capcom’s remake of the classic 1988 NES game. The game is available for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live, for $9.99 on the PlayStation Network and costs $14.99 on PC.

Capcom has confirmed that there will be no cross platform play in Resident Evil 5.

A post on the Capcom-Unity blog states “No cross platform play with RE5. You’d have to convince both Sony and MS to make their servers place nice with each other…Which, unfortunately, may never happen.”

Resident Evil 5 is scheduled to be released on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in March 2009. Check out the latest trailer for a closer look at how Chris and new partner Sheva are facing up against the Zombie hordes or head over to our preview for screenshots and more information about the game.

According to the Capcom-Unity blog, Age of Booty is one step closer to being released on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network.

“Microsoft is now taking a look at the XBLA build. Sony will soon have their hands on the PSN version.” Capcom also revealed that a “PC Beta Test will be popping up very soon.”

Developed by Certain Affinity (of Halo series fame) Age of Booty (originally titled Plunder) is a real-time multiplayer strategy game that sees players stepping behind the wheel of a pirate ship, looting and capturing towns and defeating enemies along the way.

Team up with online players or AI controlled pirate ships to become the ruler of the high seas. Up to four players can connect on a single console or up to eight players over Lan or internet. Use booty to upgrade and customize your ship as you take on 25 challenges and seven Pirate Alliances. The game features online leaderboards as well as a map creation system that allows players to create and share maps.

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The remake of the original 2D action-platforming classic on the NES, Bionic Commando: Rearmed has finally made its way to PAL territories via the PlayStation Network. It’s available now for £6.99.

The ‘hook’ of this particular game is the ability to use your grappling arm to reach different areas, as well as using it during combat and to solve puzzles, all while shooting up baddies and bosses. To celebrate the release, an awesome trailer has been unleashed unto the world to show off the explosive, action-packed nature of the game. Recommended watching.

While Bionic Commando: Rearmed has just recently seen a release on PC, Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network in the US, the other, fully 3D Bionic Commando game is still in development.

A new trailer released for Bionic Commando, also coming to PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, shows footage from the original Capcom classic, changes to game play from the new Bionic Commando: Rearmed and then does a stylish transition to some fully 3D action from Bionic Commando. Confused? Watch the trailer to become ‘not-confused.’

Last week in the comments section of SCEA’s PlayStation Blog, Capcom’s John Diamonon revealed that a Street Fighter surprise would be unveiled yesterday and available on Thursday.

True to their word Capcom’s Senior Product Marketing Manager on SFIV, known as Gerald, yesterday announced on Capcom’s Blog that Street Fighter Alpha would be available as a new PSone Classics game for download on the PlayStation Network this Thursday.

The reaction to the announcement has been mixed, with some gamers lapping up new content but most bitterly disappointed that the surprise did not relate to Street Fighter IV. Many SF fans seem to have anticipated that the surprise in store related to Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, or more particularly the beta for the game that is only available to Xbox 360 owners.

PS3 fans have been left in the cold following Capcom’s decision to make the beta available exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade. Recently the beta was extended and a patch released to fix problems that dogged the beta from the get go. This seems to have rubbed salt in the wound of some gamers who feel the beta should have been made available to PS3 owners as well.

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Capcom has announced that Street Fighter Alpha will be available as a new PSone Classics game for download on the PlayStation Network this Thursday.

Capcom promised a surprise announcement relating to Street Fighter early this week and the publisher certainly has delivered. Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors’ Dreams (known as Street Fighter Zero to some SF fans) hit the arcades in 1995 and was released on the PlayStation in 1996.

Alpha featured a new art style, animation and game play additions. The game brought together a cast of 13 characters from the collective SF universe including Ryu, Chun-Li and Ken. The inaugural title in the series introduced super combos and alpha counters.

Head over to Capcom’s blog to check out the intro clip.

Capcom has confirmed that a challenging demo for Bionic Commando Rearmed will be available at launch.

Capcom’s John Diamonon confirmed this on SCEA’s PlayStation blog, along with the fact that the game will have trophy support in the near future. They are working on making the trophies retroactive, until then collect medals which act like trophies.

Diamonon also answered gamers’ questions on the game’s remote play functionality (exclusive to PS3 version) and offline multiplayer and co-op modes so head over to the blog for more information.

Bionic Commando Rearmed launches on the PlayStation Network this Thursday for $9.99. For more launch details head over to our previous coverage.

Capcom has stamped official release dates and prices on its popular 2D side scrolling game, Bionic Commando Rearmed.

Bionic Commando Rearmed will arrive on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, the 13th of August, and will cost 800 Microsoft Points. And just to let you know, Xbox 360 owners can look forward to a worldwide release of the game.

The game will hit the PlayStation Network one day later on the 14th of August, but only for North American gamers. It will cost $9.99. The European date is to be confirmed while Japanese gamers can grab it on the 13th.

The PC version will be released worldwide on the 14th of August for $14.99.

Capcom’s Gearoid Reidy ended the announcement with this message. “Apologies to the many fans out there eagerly awaiting the release of Rearmed for being unable to confirm these dates for so long and leaving you in the dark, because when we announced the date this time, we wanted to be 100% sure you were getting the right information.”

Great news for Street Fighter fans, the patch for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Beta is now available.

Just start the Beta and the patch will update automatically. The patch fixes quite a few problems but I will mention a few specifically pointed out on Capcom’s blog. The title no longer crashes when joining games so all online functions are up and running and netcode optimizations have been made which mean that the overall online experience should be 50% better.

Despite wanting to add more characters due to gamers’ requests, Capcom noted that it was not technically possible to add more characters to the patch.

Remember that you will only be able to download the Beta if you purchased Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 on XBLA (which is available for 800 Microsoft Points). The Beta has been extended to the 5th of September.

The Resident Evil 5 website is up and with it a brand new trailer with never-before-seen game play footage.

The trailer shows a mysterious woman, armed with a syringe, meeting with a masked character. You can also look forward to a high speed chase, with Chris and Sheva struggling to keep ahead of their pursuers who are armed to the max driving cars and motorbikes. It also shows some new footage of Chris and Sheva taking on the zombie masses with awesome weapons.

Check it out now at residentevil.com.

[Update] This was just too good not to share right here. What you waiting for? Get up to speed on the next revelations in the story in this trailer.

Chris Redfield has a new ally in Resident Evil 5, Sheva Alomar. Sheva was inspired by Australian actress Michelle Van Der Water, whose likeness will soon be known to gamers around the world.

According to News.com, the new heroine of Resident Evil 5 will be modeled on the 30 year old actress who is known for her roles in The Inn and ER. An as agent and partner of Chris, Sheva handles firearms and is involved in hand-to-hand combat. Van Der Water was photographed in outfits with guns and firearms for the part.

Resident Evil 5 is scheduled to be released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in March 2009. Check how the game is shaping up in our preview.

DC Comics and Capcom will be joining forces to create a comic book series based on Capcom’s popular video game series Resident Evil and Devil May Cry.

While details on the new series including the creative team and launch month will only be announced later, we do know that DC Comics’ WildStorm imprint will be publishing both titles.

“We’re ecstatic that Resident Evil is returning to WildStorm, where we have already established deep roots into the mythos of this world,” said Hank Kanalz, Vice President/General Manager for WildStorm. “We can’t wait to continue, and bring a freshness and excitement to the property to match the amazing things they are doing with the game.”

“Dante, Nero and the world of Devil May Cry is a perfect fit for the sensibilities of our studio. We have such terrific inspiration from the anime and games and we intend on meeting the exceptionally high standard of quality that has been set for this.”

The Resident Evil series has proved its popularity by selling over 34 million units since the original game was released in 1996. Chris Redfield returns in Resident Evil 5, along with a new partner, Sheva Alomar, to discover the truth behind a new threat that arises in Africa. Resident Evil 5 is scheduled to arrive on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in March 2009.

Devil May Cry 4 is the latest in the popular Devil May Cry series. The game sees players stepping into the shoes of both Dante and Nero. DMC4 has shifted over 2 million units in the US since it was released in February.

According to Germaine Gioia, Capcom’s Senior Vice President of Licensing “Comics are a critical component in Capcom’s merchandising strategy for our most cherished franchises, as they target the same discerning, loyal fans that care most about these established brands.”