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Marvel vs. Capcom 2 iOS Out Today

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 iOS Out Today
Today's launch of classic 2D fighter Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is a welcome one, despite the lack of any physical controls with which to input the special moves.

Parkin takes a look at this fresh-faced version of an arcade classic.

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What You Playing… Yoshinori Ono (hospital edition)?

What You Playing... Yoshinori Ono (hospital edition)?
Street Fighter IV’s ebullient creator Yoshinori Ono collapsed in his home a few weeks ago from exhaustion.

But it's OK! Ono made a surprise if low key appearance at Captivate, Capcom’s annual game showcase, held in Rome this week.

We caught up with him there to find out what he's been playing on his smartphone while recuperating.

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Thoughts on Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Thoughts on Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
It's rare that you discover a game that stuns you with its originality.

Ghost Trick is a game that unlocks a secret, separate branch in a well-trod genre and stands boldly in its newfound territory – a separate, stand-out entity in the gaming churn.

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