Snuck in around the edges of Capcom's fancy Gamers Day in London this week was news of Commando 3 for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.
Developed by Backbone Emeryville, it's due to cost 800 Microsoft points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.30) on XBLA and USD 9.99 on PSN when it pitches up this winter.
Capcom has knocked down the price of the Resident Evil 5 Untold Stories DLC bundle to $5.99.
The Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and the 1942: Joint Strike soundtracks have just hit iTunes, with music written by Metal Gear Solid composer Norihiko Hibino and the team at GEM Impact. Each features over thirty minutes of original music that combines retro melodies with intense orchestral action cues which were previously only listenable in-game. OSV takes a look at the Commando 3 soundtrack here to determine if it's worth the money.
Commando 3 will be available to purchase on June 5th. The game, which is an update to the classic Capcom arcade franchise, will cost $9.99, and features HD graphics in 3D, new weapons, characters, abilities, and online coop.
another title for XBLA and PSN
If it's got the gameplay of the original 8-bit wonder, combined with online multiplayer, then it'll be special.
When I read the title first, I thought it said Commandos 3, you know the tactical WWII game.