Rumor: Devil May Cry 5 Becomes Official At TGS 2010
The Devil May Cry series has always been one of our favorites, which is why we've been disappointed in the lack of any real confirmation for DMC5.
Earlier rumored to be in development at Heavenly Sword developer Ninja Theory, we always questioned that idea considering the size of that studio combined with the fact that they've been working on Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. On the other hand, Capcom has been farming out a lot of projects this generation and Ninja Theory seems like a good choice for Dante's new home. But now, the latter possibility may be null and void, as one source claims to have seen a "highly classified file" at this past week's GamesCom event, and it included info on Devil May Cry 5. Apparently, it's not in the works at Ninja Theory, but once again being developed internally at Capcom and better still, they plan to unveil it at the Tokyo Game Show next month. If this is true, DMC5 suddenly rocketed to the top of our most anticipated title of TGS 2010; we've been waiting and waiting and waiting...we got DMC4 a long time ago, damnit!
If Dante is all set and ready to come back, we'll be plenty excited. Just use the same team that did the last one, and there shouldn't be any complaints.
Tags: dmc, devil may cry, dmc5, capcom
8/21/2010 10:28:17 AM Ben Dutka
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Scarecrow
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:48:48 AM
Jawknee
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:08:21 AM
sunspider13
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:47:42 AM
Jawknee
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:31:47 PM
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:33:47 PM
Jawknee
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:15:05 PM
TEG3SH
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:59:48 PM
Jawknee
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 1:05:07 AM
frostface
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:47:32 AM
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:08:00 PM
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:30:22 PM
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:04:36 PM
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:12:07 PM
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:49:01 AM
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Ultimadream
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:18:21 AM
I say go for it, You can pick up the game for quater of ther original retail price now, It's a good game, though it lacks originality if truth be told. The best new feature is this claw which lets you grab enemies away and drags them closer, this feature alne made the game much more fun for me.
As for DMC5 glad to here it's in the works. It's a fun action series, I'm very curious to see where it will lead to next.
Jawknee
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:44:04 AM
main_event05
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:09:35 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:07:33 PM
Lawless SXE
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:18:03 PM
Peace.
WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:31:33 PM
Dridion
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:23:59 PM
But OMG don't play Ben! I've been waiting for 5 since probably 3 lol. 4 Was just awful. I really want the same production value that 3 had. Capcom has really recaptured me as a fan lately. Here's hoping to an announcement at TGS...CHEAAA!!!
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:59:23 PM
Shams
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:31:57 PM
Boss fights were awesome. Playing against Vergil on DMD mode is still my favorite final boss fight ever. And playing AS Vergil is my favorite unlockable ever. DMC4 was pretty darn good, but it tried to be DMC3 (different team) in some ways, and fell short in terms of level design, action, and emo-japananime-drama.
aaronisbla
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:30:22 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:32:26 PM
...I get the feeling that if DMC4 were exclusive to the PS3, we wouldn't get half the whining we do about the game. I've played every DMC and the only entry significantly inferior to the others was DMC2. Every other one was stellar.
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Ultimadream
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:02:56 PM
DMC3 was a very strong entry of the series, all the new characters were charismatic, the gameplay was fluent and the story was deep. The chemistry between Dante and Virgil was brilliant i loved the final battle. However i hated the gimmick of the special edition, Vergil should have had his own levels, i didn't bother once i got to the 3rd level and knew that i was just playing the same game with a different character, i wanted Vergils side of the story, it was a missed opritunity.
DMC4's story is forgettable along with the new characters, lets be honest. They could have a story focusing on Dante, Trish and Lady and it would feel more of a sequel to the series than 4. The gameplay was good though. but once i completed it i felt no reason to go back.
Lawless SXE
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:22:27 PM
Peace.
Dridion
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:24:46 PM
I agree that gameplay is, obviously, the most important thing, BUT, it's not the only important thing. In the case of 4's gameplay, it was as good but nowhere near better. In fact the only part of the gameplay I enjoyed was that of Dantes. The fact that you could switch between stances was just plain sick. In Neros case the only thing unique was the devil bringer and it was only unique because it let the player stay close to enemies and get in quick. Other than that it never opened up the gameplay more than what was previously available in the others.
To see you write "Nothing of what any of you are talking about is major...gameplay is what matters..." is just weird coming from you. Being that it's a hack n' slash doesn't mean it can't have a well told story. Look at 3 and even Gow1. 4's story was very cookie cutter esque when compared to the 3rd and even the 1st. The entire game was also very repetitive. For crying out loud you had to fight nearly all bosses THREE times. That's just sad. The backtracking in this game, IMO, WAS very much tacked on as well, especially in Dantes case. Answer me honestly, what was Dantes role in this game? Those where around 7 levels of wasted gameplay and time. They only added him because the loyalist were upset when they found out Nero replaced him. To me that's tacked on.
Though I do believe that developing the game for both systems during it's time in 06' early 07, caused this repetitive gameplay due to time constraints and unfamiliarity with both systems, I couldn't care less if it was developed solely for the PS3 or not, as long as they capture the games true essence. 4 just didn't do it for me and though this is an unfair generalization, most fans would probably say the same. In fact most DMC fans I come across list the exact problems. But to each there own I guess.
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TEG3SH
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:06:46 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:13:32 PM
I didn't particularly like Nero, either, and they overdid his participation. But the gameplay variation vastly outstripped DMC3, as the developers themselves will tell you. They added a much larger set of diverse enemies that required you to switch up tactics, and while people can complain about backtracking, they're obviously forgetting the variety of the environments in the full world. All I can recall about DMC3 was "dark," while at least in DMC4, there were different landscapes. You visit them more than once, but that's a design choice; if you don't like it, fine, but it can't be considered a flaw unless it impacts the gameplay...which it does not.
Fighting in DMC3 was basically about survival while fighting in DMC4 was a bit more accessible and it felt as if the endless combo and style possibilities were actually doable and functional. Let's also not forget that the Special Edition for DMC3 featured the Normal difficulty mode; Capcom messed up the first release of DMC3 in the US because "Normal" was actually Hard. If that's not a colossal screw-up, nothing is.
I love DMC3. I love DMC4. I can easily see how one could prefer one over the other because they're quite different. But at the end of the day, comparing score-able qualities, in NO WAY is DMC3 significantly better. Objectively, both are on very similar quality scales. Subjectively...well, that's your choice.
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Lawless SXE
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:38:50 PM
The rest of your points I can only agree with, as I only managed to get through the first seven levels of DMC3 during the week I rented it. I did feel that it was far too difficult, but to be honest, I preferred that. It was something that I connected with the game and came to expect from four, and I was let down. Most people probably liked that they made it easier. Not me.
Peace.
Shams
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:02:25 PM
What DMC4 did succeed in was reintroducing the super-polished visuals and atmosphere of the first. It had that eery feeling to it. I also appreciate the enemy AI of the some of the enemies. The shadow cats of DMC1 are my favorite enemies ever.
But to say, that DMC4 is being knocked because it was multiplatform is somewhat unfair. Mind you, DMC3se was also developed for the PC. And while I do remember feeling somewhat disappointed when the news came out that it was no longer an exclusive, all of that was forgotten when DMC4 was released. I remember borrowing money from my sister during those days when I was in between jobs, just so I could get it on release day. So believe it, or not, I can honestly say for myself that fanboy-bias is not at play regarding my feelings on DMC4. I truly think Bayonetta was more of a worthy follow-up (and if I'm not mistaken, that was developed by the same guy who led the DMC3 team).
Shams
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:32:36 PM
I remember DMC1 first started off as a Resident Evil iteration. Through a glitch or bug, the developers found the juggling mechanic with the guns (ebony and ivory), and the game began to evolve in to something else. And there was a truly original mystique about it.
DMC2 tried to recapture the style, but forgot the substance of the first, and adopted a "Matrix" motif to it while forgoing the JRock/Anime vibe of the first. It was cool, but not a worthy follow up to DMC1.
DMC3 was a reinvention of the series, dropping the oil-paining veneer of the first, in favor of super-fast-paced and over-the-top action, while pushing the limits of drama, choreography in video game cinematics. This game remains one of my favorite action-adventurers of all time.
DMC4 was the most beautiful game, of course. And I must mention, Nero's resurrection/possession scene did give me goose-bumps.
aaronisbla
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:33:01 AM
Ben, Capcom did that on purpose. The game was meant to be tough, and it wasn't a cheap tough either like titan mode on God of War 2 where the lessen the amount of red orbs you get from everything.
How can you ( or quite a few other reviewers at the time of DMC3's release ) say DMC3 being too hard on its first edition is a major flaw if it was done on purpose? (Could one say the same about Demons Souls?)
Capcom lowered the difficulty in Japan so it could appeal to a wider audience but the raised it in Europe and US to avoid the backlash DMC2 got for being too easy.The only reason they reverted back the difficulty on the special edition was due to reviewers giving it high scores yet complaining about its difficulty.
It was hard, yes, but i didn't have a problem getting thru it. For the most part i agree with the other stuff you said though
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I would also like to see how Dante managed to get out of hell if this game takes place after the events in DMC2. For it's flaws, the second game was ok. If they want to shed some light on past events in Dante's life then in game movies is the was to go I think. Bring back Trish and Lady and we got ourselves a game. TGS can't come soon enough.
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Peace.
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As for the rumor itself, I question the fact thought given the fact E3 would've been been a much better place. Then you have someone actually from Capcom stating they'll be showing new stuff next year instead of this year.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:01:54 AM
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This is one great news!
now my most wanted upcoming games include:
Castlevania lords of shadow
The Last Guardian
DMC5
MGS Rising
FFv13
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