There’s a beat-’em-up revival going on at the moment and it’s all thanks to Capcom. Not content with delivering last year’s Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix for the 360 (or this year if you own a PS3) and creating the sheer awesomeness that is Street Fighter IV, they’re at it again!

It’s been one of gaming’s lousiest kept secrets – rumours have been circulating for months now – but Capcom has finally revealed that Marvel Vs Capcom 2 is heading to Xbox Live Arcade and Sony’s PlayStation Network. Boasting enhanced 1080p backgrounds and the ability to play online, we’re already predicting all sorts of awesomeness for the popular fighter and have already started pestering Capcom’s PR, Leo Tan with flattering emails in the hope of getting free codes.

One thing that’s particularly interesting is that all the characters – that’s 56 in total – will be unlocked from the very beginning, meaning the Dreamcast’s excellent unlock mode will be nowhere to be seen. Still, I only play with Strider, Ryu and Zangief anyway so it’s no skin off my nose.

There’s no news on prices yet, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it sells for a similar price to HD Remix (around £12). Needless to say we’ll bring you more news as soon as we get it.

Hulk smash! The green one takes on Spidey and Venom.

 

Spidey pulls off a devastating super. Go Spidey!

These are obviously PS2 shots, but you get the idea.

 

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