Capcom Producer: Making Devil May Cry 4 on the PlayStation 3 Was Tricky

Capcom did a good job making sure that Devil May Cry 4 looked the same on all consoles. According to Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, doing that was a bit tricky.

"The Xbox 360 and the PC are close in structure, so it was easy to switch over. The PS3, the CPU and the design are unique... our programmer is extremely talented, and was able to figure it out. I think after repeated meetings with Sony that we were able to tap into the PS3."

Yes, they did tap into the PlayStation 3, into about 5GB of my hard drive. Other than that, the game is great.

[Making Devil May Cry 4 PS3 Was Tricky]

Solving the Case Behind Mandatory Blu-Ray Installs on PlayStation 3

We all hate mandatory installations, not just because it takes up time, but it takes up valuable space on our PlayStation 3's.

Devil May Cry 4 was released with a mandatory 5GB 20-minute installation and fans were pissed. Christian Svennsson told MTVGamer that Capcom didn’t realize the issue would “blow up.” He says the company will take the response into account for future releases.

Turns out, after quizzing several developers, that the reason is Blu-Ray. It's Blu-Rays "fault" because it's different technology than a DVD, not that it's slow. The issue comes from the reading differences of DVD and Blu-Ray. DVD Drives read data at differing speeds while Blu-ray reads at one speed. That means if you add more data onto the disc, the loading times will be longer. Thats when installations were thought of.

Hopefully, this will be gone in the future.

[The Mystery Behind PlayStation 3’s Sometimes Mandatory Installations]

Devil May Cry 4 is 9th PlayStation 3 title to Pass 1 Million

According to the latest gaming charts, Capcom's Devil May Cry 4 has become the ninth PlayStation 3 title to pass the 1 million units sold mark. The PlayStation 3 version has also passed the mark quite faster than the Xbox 360 version, as you can see due to the fact it has 60,000 more sales. Congratulations Devil May Cry 4.

[VGChartz - Devil May Cry 4]

Devil May Cry 4 Sells 2 Million Worldwide

Well it seems releasing Devil May Cry 4 on both the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 was a success for Capcom. They've announced today that the game has sold 2 million copies worldwide.

What they didn't release however of how many of those sales were PLAYSTATION 3 sales and how many were Xbox 360 sales. But anyway Capcom, congratulations on making yourself $120 million!

CAPCOM®'S DEVIL MAY CRY® 4 SHIPS OVER 2 MILLION STYLISH UNITS

Fastest Selling Game In the DMC Series to Reach This Milestone

SAN MATEO, Calif — February 20, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Devil May Cry ® 4, the latest installment in the Devil May Cry series, has shipped over two million units worldwide since its recent release for both for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. A PC version of the game will be released in the coming months.

PLAYSTATION 3 and The Forced Installs

I don't know if it is just me, but the installations on the PLAYSTATION 3 are starting to get annoying. First, when we opened our PLAYSTATION 3 boxes for the first time and visited the PLAYSTATION Store, we downloaded a demo to find we had to wait another minute or two to let it install, sort of like a PC.

Then, games like Unreal Tournament III started coming in. The game is awesome, and it's great that Epic included an option to install to shorten load times and such, and not a required installation. It seems as though including the install influenced some developers.

Then, Capcom released Devil May Cry 4. The bad thing is when you first load up the game, you have to sit through 20-25 minutes of install time, and can read a back story with repeating pictures for that time. Then they announced that the upcoming Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds is going to require a 5GB installation. Shortly after that, they said that Lost Planet: Extreme Condition will require a 5GB installation.

Now, I don't know about you, but even though the waiting times are enormous, thats 15GB of space used up on your PLAYSTATION 3 right there. Most the PLAYSTATION 3 user base has their standard hard drive on their system being the 20, 40, 60, or 80 gig consoles. Many people use their PLAYSTATION 3 as their general media player as well, meaning less space for movies, songs, pictures, and even demos.

Now I ask, are these forced "space-takers" here to stay? How many more games are we going to see this in? We will only find out as the time goes by. To tell the truth, I don't even want that 5GB Devil May Cry 4 gave me.

Devil May Cry 4 Is In The House: Slam Dunk!

I come home today to bring a smile on my face. Today, we received Devil May Cry 4 in the mail from Capcom. Along with it came a little Tome of Knowledge and an Art Book.

We'll have a review up for you guys when we are done the play through. We plan to get started a bit later today.

Good looks to Capcom!

Devil May Cry 4 & Twisted Metal: Head On: Extra Twisted Edition Now Shipping

Thats right folks, if you head down to your local game stores right now (not sure about GameStop), you can pick up your copy of Capcom's newly released Devil May Cry 4 or Eat Sleep Play's newly released Twisted Metal: Head-On: Extra Twisted Edition.

If I manage to conjure up some cash, I'll probably pick up Twisted Metal: Head-On: Extra Twisted Edition since it's only going for $19.99. For those of you picking up Devil May Cry 4, it's going for $59.99.

Capcom Responds to PLAYSTATION 3 Devil May Cry 4 Load Times

On the official Capcom blog, they've posted a new message regarding the installation of data onto your PLAYSTATION 3 upon entering your copy of Devil May Cry 4 into that sleek slot. And yes, it will take about 25 minutes to do so.

While you let it install, you'll watch some screens appear that tells you all about the Devil May Cry 4 back story. Think of it as a blast from all three games in 25 minutes. If you don't want to watch it, then go make a sandwich. Don't want to play on an empty stomach, do you?

They say that once installed, the PLAYSTATION 3 version of the game has near-Super Nintendo speed load times, and that you will be amazed how fast the levels load.

It's great for them to try to calm us and all, but all I know is I want my 5GB. It should be optional.

[Sigh. DMC4 “load times” on PS3. DO NOT PANIC!]

Devil May Cry 4's Accomplishments Show Home Connection

PS3Fanboy are some of the lucky bastards (jay kay) who got their hands on Devil May Cry 4 already, and they've been playing through it for a while.

This game includes the Xbox 360's achievement's in it as well, but the PLAYSTATION 3 version has an online ranking in the game that you can check. The weird thing is that when you get an "Accomplishment", the message comes up out of the PLAYSTATION 3's operating system.

Could this be one of the first games with Home's trophies incorporated in them? Hopefully we will find out soon.

[DMC4 accomplishments are intriguing]

PLAYSTATION 3 Version of Devil May Cry 4 Requires 20 Minute Install

The PLAYSTATION 3 version of Devil May Cry 4 is arriving tomorrow, but does come with a feature we may not want. The PLAYSTATION 3 version comes with a non-optional 5GB install to the hard-drive so that the game has no load times.

Whats even worse is the length of this install, which was clocked at about 21 minutes and 41 seconds. The game's load times were only about three seconds faster than that of the 360's with this install.

Capcom, it's time to release a patch, we don't want this install.

[PS3 Devil will make you CRY with 20 min install time]

PLAYSTATION 3 Version of Devil May Cry 4 Sales Kill In Japan

If you don't know, Capcom's Devil May Cry 4 was released in Japan on January 31, 2008. If you look at the sales of both the console versions of the game, the PLAYSTATION 3 version is clearly ahead of the game.

- Devil May Cry 4 PS3: 140,000 Sales
- Devil May Cry 4 X360: 30,000 Sales

Devil May Cry 4 is set to release in the United States on February 5, 2008 and in Europe on February 8, 2008.

[First day DMC4 Japanese sales see PS3 eclipse 360]

Devil May Cry 4: Final Boss In Video

Before you click that play button be warned that this video contains major spoilers for Devil May Cry 4, and if you do not want the game ending spoiled, then do not watch this at all. For those of you that don't care, go ahead and watch the videos showing the final boss for Capcom's Devil May Cry 4.

Devil May Cry 4: L'Arc-en-Ciel Trailer

The latest Devil May Cry 4 ad in Japan shows our two heroes Nero and Dante brawling it out. After watching this, all I have to say is: Nero really knows how to beat someone's face in. Enjoy!

EU PLAYSTATION Store Update: January 31, 2008

The European PLAYSTATION Store update is in for today, and it comes with two demos and a few PSone Classics. The full list below.

PSone Classics
- Fade to Black (£3.49/€4.99)
- Motorhead (£3.49/€4.99)
- Theme Hospital (£3.49/€4.99)

Demos
- Devil May Cry 4 demo (free)
- MX Vs ATV Untamed
demo (free)

Game Videos
- PixelJunk Monsters trailer
(free)

Sure, there is no excuse for one video, but at least there is a load of games to get. Enjoy!

Devil May Cry 4: Learn to Fly

Looks like Devil May Cry 4 newcomer Nero can do more then just slamdunk monsters with his hand. Yeah, thats right, he can fly. Don't beleive me? Take a look at the video above, then we will talk. Enjoy!

Devil May Cry 4: Japanese Drama TV Spot

We all know Japan is lucky. Capcom's upcoming Devil May Cry 4 is launching on their side on January 31, while we have to wait a few more days to February 5. They are really hyping the crap out of it though with all these commercials, and they should. Enjoy!

Devil May Cry 4: PLAYSTATION 3 vs. Xbox 360 Demo Comparison

It's actually pretty weird. Devil May Cry 4, which was once a PLAYSTATION 3 exclusive and the lead console platform, has better texturing and aliasing on the Xbox 360 version of the game even though it's a port. These differences are shown in the hair, face, and such. The pictures in the link below are from the demo released on both online services today.

[DMC4 PS3/X360 Comparison]

Latest Famitsu Reviews: Devil May Cry 4, Disgaea 3, More

Along with the latest issue of Famitsu comes the latest review scores. Famitsu really seemed to enjoy Capcom's Devil May Cry 4 and PLAYSTATION 3 exclusive, Disgaea 3. Lets take a look at the scores.

PLAYSTATION 3
- Devil May Cry 4　9/9/9/8
- Disgaea 3 8/8/8/8
- Need For Speed Prostreet 8/7/8/6
- Sega Rally Revo 7/8/7/9

PLAYSTATION 2
- Need For Speed Prostreet 7/6/6/5
- XYANIDE 5/7/5/5
- Taiheiyou no Arashi 5/4/4/5

[Via NeoGAF]

Devil May Cry 4 Demo Now Coming January 24, 2008

Looks like Capcom couldn't just make up their mind. Chris Kramer, Capcom's Senior Director of Communications and Community, confirmed that the demo for Devil May Cry 4 will be arriving on January 24, 2008.

"Warm those broadband connections. The Devil May Cry® 4 playable demo hits both the PLAYSTATION®Store and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace this Thursday, January 24, 2008. Devil May Cry 4 has been rated M for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB)."

Look out for the demo, in which you play as Nero, this Thursday.

Devil May Cry 4 Demo Arriving on Japanese PSN This Thursday

If you want the Devil May Cry 4 demo as soon as possible, considering the US date for the demo is two Thursdays away from now, then we got you covered.

You might want to set up a Japanese PLAYSTATION Network account, because this Thursday, January 24, 2008, the Japanese PLAYSTATION Store will be receiving the Devil May Cry 4 demo.

Get those accounts running.

[Via Ripten]