Lost Planet 2

TaraJayne · January 28, 2010, 01:23:55 PM

I actually already posted it just before him. I see nobody bothers to read my posts

Failed · January 28, 2010, 01:28:52 PM

sometimes if theres a big spread of news (like TJ's) i'll not read it or just skip-read it. That's why i double posted the same news, although yours sounds speculative ('According to' 'It's understood') where as it's been confirmed now.

TaraJayne · January 28, 2010, 07:31:35 PM

It has been confirmed by Failed News

Here's how the cross over happened. Capcom contacted Epic. It seems that it's as simple as that. "They [Capcom] contacted us about the cameo and we said 'heck yeah,'" Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski tells Kotaku. "We're mutual fans of each others work and crossovers are darned cool so we sent over the Marcus and Dom models for implementation."

For Lost Planet 2, Capcom is working from Epic's original Marcus and Dom character models, but that does not necessarily mean it is working from Epic's Gears of War controller layout.

"I can't speak about the controls for LP2," Bleszinski adds. "Anything else about how it's accessed or used in game remains

nCogNeato · January 28, 2010, 07:47:33 PM

Quote from: TaraJayne on January 28, 2010, 07:31:35 PM
"I can't speak about the controls for LP2," Bleszinski adds. "Anything else about how it's accessed or used in game remains

It would be funny to actually see Marcus and Dom grappling up cliffs, and running around like their not under water for a change.

Failed · January 29, 2010, 11:07:36 AM

Gears 3 is gonna get some Lost Planet MP goodies

GamerMan316 · February 12, 2010, 12:27:03 AM

This news will keep Failed happy

Confirmed: Local split-screen co-op in Lost Planet 2

This week's Famitsu (via Andriasang) confirms Capcom's Lost Planet 2 will include offline split-screen co-op when it releases May 18. Series producer Jun Takeuchi told Joystiq last year at GamesCom that the developer was working on couch co-op for the game, which already features four player online co-op.

The split screen will reportedly be similar to Resident Evil 5's staggered screens, maintaining the aspect ratio and cutting down on the hardware requirements. So, go ahead and play Lost Planet 2 snuggled with a buddy on the couch or drinking beers with the spouse when it releases ... wait, reverse that.

Failed · February 12, 2010, 09:48:39 AM

hell frickin YEAH.... definately gonna buy this now!

GamerMan316 · February 12, 2010, 10:05:52 AM

Quote from: Failed on February 12, 2010, 09:48:39 AM
hell frickin YEAH.... definately gonna buy this now!

I knew you'd appreciate that news

sambo · February 25, 2010, 06:26:24 PM

Capcom has revealed the items available to those pre-ordering Lost Planet 2.
"Choose from multiplayer maps, your very own Akrid or an exclusive t-shirt," reads a Capcom statement, which makes us think you'll only get one of these items and not all three.

Still, what you get to choose from is pretty good. That's a collectible Akrid figure, a t-shirt with an exclusive design that will only be available via pre-order and multiplayer maps.

As far as multiplayer maps go, you'll have two - an underwater NEVEC mining facility (Helix) and the beachy shade of Island 902 (Back To The Island). Those with good memories will remember Lost Planet's Collector's Edition had a bonus multiplayer map as well, so it's clearly an idea Capcom is keen on.

Failed · February 25, 2010, 07:13:48 PM

shame it's not a REAL akrid, it could eat burglars ... i'd name him Geoff

nCogNeato · February 25, 2010, 09:49:03 PM

Quote from: Failed on February 25, 2010, 07:13:48 PM
shame it's not a REAL akrid, it could eat burglars ... i'd name him Geoff

I would hug him and pet him and squeeze him and name him George.

GamerMan316 · February 26, 2010, 10:01:23 AM

Lost Planet 2's Wesker no longer a GameStop exclusive

You knew about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but now you can add "shooting bugs with Albert Wesker's giant handgun" to the list of inalienable rights. Capcom has just announced that, due to fan upheaval, Wesker as a playable character in Lost Planet 2 will be a bonus for everyone who buys the game, rather than for just those that pre-order at GameStop, as was previously announced.

It's not as if early birds are out of luck though. Pre-ordering at GameStop will now net you two multiplayer maps, "Helix" and "Back to the Island." The update from Capcom doesn't say as much, but we'd assume these maps will also be available for purchase as DLC, either on release day or soon after.

Failed · February 26, 2010, 07:36:29 PM

I've seen a great 4 player pic with Marcus, Dom, Wesker and some LP dude shooting trees.

TaraJayne · February 26, 2010, 09:05:43 PM

Wesker is ace. Hes a proper baddie

nCogNeato · February 26, 2010, 09:51:10 PM

Baird is jealous.