Game Curmudgeons

Remember that giant disappointed feeling you had after that big Capcom announcement was Lost Planet 2?

Remember how you wanted Marvel Vs Capcom Vs SNK? Well, you’ll still be wanting that, but at least you won’t be paying $50 for Marvel Vs Capcom 2 now! It’s set to release this summer on XBLA and PSN. The game is going to be based off the Dreamcast version, which had better assets (apparently better than the system could display, says one Capcom employee) and smoother play. Full HD graphics and online play are promised, as well as the 50 character roster. No word yet on any additions, but don’t count out Capcom’s love of selling us more parts to games we already bought.

Kotaku has said the game is priced at $15, which would be a hell of a deal considering the going rate for the discs, but like everything Kotaku, a grain of salt is advised.

Teaser trailer at Marvel.com

Atari has released new footage for Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, and we’ve got it for you right here.

Obviously Dark Athena is a new Riddick game, which sounds great, AND it contains a remake of Escape From Butcher Bay. Considering was one of the best games of the generation we’re stupidly eager, but have to note the character models look a bit odd to us. The textures seem to lack detail, and Riddick looks a bit wide. Is there a bit of aspect ratio shenanigans here, perhaps? Things do look a little stretched toward the video sides as well, though that might me the new FOV. Of course, if the game itself is as good as the last time around, those complaints will be forgotten rapidly.