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Devil May Cry 4 tears up PCs this Summer, demo on the way

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Apr 23rd 2008 at 6:30PM }

You know the industry's come a long way when consoles are no longer the exclusive domain of androgynous, sword-waving jackasses with glowing demon arms. Capcom has sent us a reminder that the Personal Computer version of Devil May Cry 4, the latest (and commercially successful) entry in its slash-and-shoot saga, is due to arrive "THIS SUMMER." Said version will enhance Nero and Dante's adventure by adding "new modes, enhanced graphics options and some additional content."

For those not sold on the joys of launching demons into the air and then shooting them repeatedly, Capcom will offer a demo and performance benchmark before the retail version ships.

Last chance win Devil May Cry 4

by Richard Mitchell { Apr 4th 2008 at 1:30PM }

This is it. It's 4th and goal, the home stretch, the appropriate metaphor. If you want a win a copy of Devil May Cry 4, you have 3 hours to do so as of this post. For one last shot at winning, head over to the official giveaway post and enter. It's easy. Just follow the directions and enter. As usual, we'll have another giveaway next week, so don't fret if Devil May Cry isn't your thing.

Don't forget: Win Devil May Cry 4

by Richard Mitchell { Apr 2nd 2008 at 5:15PM }

Just a quick reminder, we're still accepting entries for our latest Fanswag giveaway, in which you can win a shiny new copy of Devil May Cry 4. We don't care what you do with it if you win. You can use it for target practice, use it as a coaster, whatever you want. Heck, you could even play it if you want. We don't care. What we do care about is you entering our giveaway. Why? Because it makes us happy. You want us to be happy, don't you? Then head to the official giveaway post and enter.

Achieve & Win with The Forbidden Kingdom

by Dustin Burg { Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:00PM }

Flipping the script on their traditional Play & Win funnery, Xbox.com is hosting a a brand new achievement based Achieve & Win event for the release of the upcoming movie The Forbidden Kingdom. This new Achieve & Win take on Play & Win requires you to unlock one achievement, any achievement, in Devil May Cry 4 between April 11th and the 13th. Of course, you'll have to register your gamertag first. Then, thousand of Microsoft points will be awarded to the a few randomly selected individuals who complete their achievement task. Achieve & Win sounds like good times and we hope to see more achievement specific tasks in the future.

Reminder: Win Devil May Cry 4

by Richard Mitchell { Apr 1st 2008 at 4:45PM }

It doesn't get much better than winning stuff. That's why we're here to remind you that you can win your very own copy of Devil May Cry 4 for free. Yes, absolutely and completely free. All you have to do is head over to the official giveaway post and follow the super simple directions. How hard could that be? The answer is not hard at all. In fact, it's so easy your friends will ridicule you if you don't. So, get to it already.

Deal of the day: DMC4 for �25

by Jem Alexander { Mar 31st 2008 at 6:30PM }

How does some half price demon killing action sound? This is only for UK Devil May Cry 4 fans we're afraid, but Amazon are offering the latest episode of the franchise for only £25. There's no saying how long this deal will last, so be sure to grab it before it ends. If it ends. If you're not entirely sure about whether the game is for you, then check out our review (spoiler: it rocks).

[Thanks Charlie]

Fanswag: Devil May Cry 4

by Richard Mitchell { Mar 31st 2008 at 5:00PM }

It's time for another fanswag giveaway, fanboys. This week, we have a brand new copy of Devil May Cry 4. The first in the series to appear on a Microsoft console, it's sure to delight all the demon-hating action fans out there. For your shot at winning this pristine shrink-wrapped wonder, simply follow the directions below.

DMC4 is an action game about slaying demons. Leave a comment on this post telling us how much you hate demons and why they deserve to be slain. You can leave one comment per calendar day (Eastern Time).
Be sure you only leave one comment per day. Posters of multiple comments during the same day will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until Friday, April 4, 5:00pm, Eastern Time. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
On Friday, we'll pick one winner via a random drawing
Two winners will each receive a copy of Devil May Cry 4 for Xbox 360, worth $60.
The complete rules can be found here

Win a copy of Devil May Cry 4!

by Andrew Yoon { Mar 24th 2008 at 2:45PM }

Wait, you still don't have a copy of Devil May Cry 4? Don't cry! PS3 Fanboy's going to make it all better. We're going to give away two copies of the game. To enter, tell us who would win in a fight: Nero or Dante? The comment must be left before Friday, March 28th, 5PM EST. You may enter only once. Two winners will be selected in a random drawing. Grand Prize Winner will receive a copy of Devil May Cry 4 for the PS3. MSRP: $60. Click here for complete Official Rules. Eligibility is restricted to the legal residents of the 50 United States (including DC) and Canada (excluding Quebec). You must be 18 years or older to enter.

Zero Punctuation tears up Devil May Cry 4

by Alexander Sliwinski { Mar 5th 2008 at 9:00PM }

Did you feel that Devil May Cry 4 was so busy with its own style that it neglected to actually let you play -- well, so did Yahtzee. This week Zero Punctuation takes on DMC 4, the game which pulled a Metal Gear Solid 2 on us and introduced a character who was kind of like our original hero, but totally not. Don't be upset with Yahtzee's rage DMC fanboys, take solace in the knowledge that your beloved franchise has already shipped 2 million copies.

This week's less NSFW than usual review of Devil May Cry 4 can be found after the break.

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Capcom: Devil May Cry 4 is now double platinum

by Dustin Burg { Feb 20th 2008 at 12:15PM }

Riding through fields of cash on the back of their hack and slash money machine, today Capcom announced that Devil May Cry 4 has officially went double platinum selling over 2 million copies worldwide. This announcement comes hot on the heels of news that the DMC4 demo served 1 million gamers and word that the 360 version overwhelmingly outsold the PS3 version. We're thinking Capcom is quite proud of their decision to take DMC4 multi-platform seeing all the success the game has already had. We're also thinking 1.5 million of the 2 million copies sold were probably on the Xbox 360. Oh yeah, we so went there.

Devil May Cry 4 sheds 2 million tears

by Jason Dobson { Feb 20th 2008 at 10:00AM }

Capcom's leather-clad bender Devil May Cry 4 has shipped out an impressive 2 million units since its debut two weeks ago, making it the first game in the opulent franchise to reach the milestone so quickly and the latest feather in the cap for Capcom's now 9 million unit selling series.

This accolade is no doubt helped by the fact that the sequel, unlike those that came before it, was released for two platforms simultaneously, satiating players' thirst for over-the-top action regardless if they wave their banner over the Xbox 360 or PS3. In addition, Capcom continues to note that a PC version, for those inclined to play console-style games while tethered to their monitor and desk chair, will be released in the months ahead.

Devil May Cry 4 hits 2 million worldwide

by Chris Powell { Feb 20th 2008 at 8:00AM }

It appears Capcom's decision to release Devil May Cry 4 on both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 is paying immediate dividends as the company has announced the new entry in the popular series has already sold two million units throughout the world.

Additionally, this remarkable number now accounts for nearly a quarter of the entire series' total sales, which is pretty darn impressive.

Unfortunately, the one thing Capcom didn't release is how sales for each console stacked up, so it appears the fanboy wars will have take a break for a little while. Perhaps we can all agree to a ceasefire and just appreciate that a good game from a great franchise is this successful.
There's not really a whole lot more to say other than congratulations on making a bajillion dollars Capcom.

Joyswag: Five copies of Devil May Cry 4 (on your platform of choice)

by Christopher Grant { Feb 19th 2008 at 3:42PM }

Want to see what all the fuss is about? We've got five copies of Capcom's recently released satanic tear-jerker Devil May Cry 4, and we'd like nothing more than to offer them to you, dear readers.

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment on this post letting us know which console release you want AND explain why Dante, Nero, and Virgil all look identical.
You must be a US resident, 18 years or older. (Which isn't very rock 'n roll, we know ...)
Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day. If you enter this giveaway more than once a day you'll be automatically disqualified, etc.!
This entry period ends in five days at 2:59pm ET Saturday 2/23/08.
For complete rules you can throw up in the air and shoot a lot, click here

Today in Joystiq: February 14, 2008

by Ross Miller { Feb 14th 2008 at 11:59PM }

This lovely Valentine's card came flew into our mailbox today. Who is it from? See if you can figure it out for yourself (answer after the break). Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Off the Grid reviews Ghoulash
Joystiq impressions: Lego Indiana Jones
Joyswag: Win a Cobalt Black DS with Advance Wars or Prof. Layton
X3F Week in Review: February 8, 2008 - February 14, 2008

News
Try on Patapon: demo comes to PSN today
Dead Rising, Dawn of the Dead similarities spark legal filings
Microsoft acknowledges Xbox 360 shortages in US
Disney announces Pure, plans to "redefine" off-road racing
World in Conflict console delay extends to Fall '08
No classification for Dark Sector in Australia
Xbox 360 failure rate at 16%, warranty provider reports
Nintendo announces North American Smash Bros. Brawl tournaments
'Aliens: Colonial Marines' is title of Gearbox, Sega FPS
Bored with Halo 3? Introducing X3F Community Content
GameTap severs ties with Derek Smart's Galactic Command
In-game messaging for PS3 spotted on official site
EA responds to BioWare/KOTOR MMO rumor
Nokia announces user-generated mini-games for new N-Gage
Sony execs talk backward compatibility, PS3 comeback
PSN Thursday: Demo MLB 08 twofer, Patapon
January NPD: PS3 and PS2 top 360, everyone down for the month
Far Cry movie trailer is predictably terrible
Champions Online = the latest superhero MMO from Cryptic

Rumors & Speculation
Rumor: cracked Rock Band DLC reveals future songs
Analyst: Next-next-gen coming in 2010
Xboy: Ziff-Davis survey hints at Microsoft handheld

Culture & Community
A rather 'large' Smash Bros Brawl glitch
Wii hacked for homebrew, with Pong proof of concept
Team Fortress 2 Valentine's Day cards

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DMC4 Demo: Over 1 Million Served

by Terrence Stasse { Feb 13th 2008 at 7:00AM }

Released at the end of January, the Devil May Cry 4 demo has undoubtedly helped in selling the game and spreading the word, but would you believe that the demo has been downloaded over a million times? It's the truth, brought to us by the same Capcom rep who gave the PS3 install response. With games like Lost Planet and Dead Rising its obvious that from early this generation, Capcom has been supporting XBLM with demos. It looks like their system is working and now over a million people have some form of DMC4 in their hands. Here's hoping that all developers and publishers now see the potential of demos to sell a game.