| Capcom Brings Classic Bionic Commando Remake to XBLA |
SAN MATEO, Calif. — January 18, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide
developer and publisher of video games, today announced Bionic Commando
Rearmed™, a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20
years ago. Bionic Commando Rearmed will be available for digital
download from Xbox LIVE® Arcade, PLAYSTATION®Network and PC this
spring. This announcement follows the news that Capcom will be
releasing an all new next-generation sequel to Bionic Commando® on Xbox
360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Sony Computer
Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and
PC platforms.
Bionic Commando Rearmed sees a return of the intense 2D side
scrolling, shooting and grappling action from the much-loved 1988
Bionic Commando on the original 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System™.
Bionic Commando Rearmed brings the amazing gameplay up to date with
stunning new visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical
score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. The title will also
provide cross-game interoperability, as completing parts of Bionic
Commando Rearmed will unlock new content and provide secret insight
into characters and plot of the brand new Bionic Commando sequel coming
later in 2008.
“The release of Bionic Commando Rearmed allows us to deliver to fans of
the original game a remake they have been clamoring for, while also
introducing the series to a whole new audience,” commented Ben Judd,
Producer of both the Bionic Commando projects. “And with GRIN taking
care of development, we can ensure that there is real consistency
across both the Bionic Commando titles.
Bionic Commando Rearmed will contain the following features
- Classic Bionic Commando gameplay focused around the use of the bionic grappling arm
- 2-player co-op mode
- Total modern visual revamp, including dynamic shadows, particle effects and environmental damage
- Reworking of musical score
- Cross-game interoperability – complete specific parts of
Bionic Commando Rearmed to unlock new content and hints for the Bionic
Commando sequel
- In-game art designed by one of Capcom’s most talented artists, Toshiaki Mori

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