Find out if your name made the list.

There’s not really a whole lot to this post other than to reveal if you’re among one of the lucky 8 winners selected for the Commando 3 giveaway. Five of those winners got the best deal of all as they’ll be among the few who can enjoy the Super SF 2 Turbo HD Remix beta! Double bonus for fighting fanatics.

So without further ado, here are the random names who were picked:

• Bbobb
• Timber
• Lawd
• Do You LIke Erotic
• cka

The remaining winners for the PS3 version include:

• Ashen Victor
• Firstblood
• Josh *

** If an asterisk is next to your name and you don’t have a PS3, please get in touch with us so that we can offer you a alternative prize. Congrats to all the winners and stay tuned for future giveaways!

The time has come.

We’ve all been waiting for this moment. Starting tomorrow, the official Super SF 2 Turbo HD Remix beta will be released on Xbox Live. In case you haven’t heard, the beta was included as an add-on bonus for those who’ve purchased Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 for Xbox Live Arcade. So yes, that means you’ve actually have to throw down a bit of e-funds to be among the first to relive this enhanced arcade classic.

I bet you wanna be among the first to play it don’t you? Well GotNext is giving (5) lucky winners for the 360.

Update @ 1:22 p.m.  We’ve just discovered PS3 owners won’t be able to participate, but we’ll still hand you a key to get Commando 3 for the PS3 if you’re eager to play it. Sorry for the confusion guys.

To qualify, simply tell us how the correct command on how to perform Vega’s Rolling Izuna Backdrop super move. (Oh, and we’re speaking about the domestic version, so no moves intended for Mr. Psycho Crusha or your entry will be considered GGPO.)

Send your entry to contests@got-next.com with the subject header “Super SF2 Turbo HD Remix”. All correct entries will be placed into a random drawing. Winners will be selected on June 25, 11:30 EST and contacted via email and announced right here on GotNext. Let me repeat that - you’ve got 24hours from the time of this post to enter!

So put away that e-dough and take a shot at our giveaway. Who knows, you may end up a winner and then you can show Seth Killian your awesome skillz.

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The beta is scheduled to run for approximately eight weeks, ending around August 20 (or whenever Capcom has decided that they’re sick of getting owned). Hm, me owning Seth Killian — I’d cherish that day.

So while you all start counting down the minutes, here’s a few new batch of screens featuring the Shotokan Duo to help fight that burning sensation to show the rest of the world just how awesome you really are. Check back tomorrow for two HD-quality videos.

We knew it was coming, no really.

Slow news day? I guess you can say that. In any event, while this news probably won’t come too much of a surprise for most, it still deserves a mention. Capcom has officially confirmed Street Fighter IV for consoles and PC.

(pauses)

Yes, I know that seems like common sense that one of the most anticipated release would eventually have to make the jump from the arcade to the console, right? Of course - it’s just that up till now, everything has been speculation. Well now the theories can be put to rest because SFIV is in development for Xbox 360, PS3 and Windows PC. (Looks like the Wii isn’t getting any love, at least for now).

That’s just about it. Sorry guys. I was hoping the news was going to come with some new gameplay footage, details of more hidden characters, anything that would create a bigger buzz than the obvious. I guess they’re holding out until E3. I hope you’re reading this Capcom, this gamer is starved for some new JUICY tidbits.

In other news, Super SF2 Turbo HD Remix is allegedly going to be included as a playable demo with . I can’t wait for that, and yes, expect full hands-on impressions to follow!

Capcom revives a few more killer franchises. 

I remember as a kid playing Commando at the local Pizza Hut.  The controls were stiff and the bullets were tiny.  I don't think I ever made it past the first stage.  Then MERCS came along to the arcade just across the street, and it seemed like insane destruction and top down blasting action for me and two other Rambo-wannabes until we ran out of quarters.  Capcom has been on a trend of reviving their nearly forgotten gems to the delight of former arcade junkies, with the latest offering of Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 for XBLA and PSN.  Outside of the more cartoonish gleam, the latest footage shows a game that sticks surprisingly close to its roots, with a variety of scrolling, destructible environments for up to three players, both online and off.  The action is quick and furious, while the weapons are insane and highly destructive.  It's already looking better than the upcoming pretender to the throne, Assault Heroes 2, though both pale next to what else Capcom has up its sleeve.

 

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix has been a long time in coming, but hey it takes a long time to draw all those frames at 1080p.  They must be close to release now, however, because coming with Commando 3 will be an online beta of SSF2THDR (on XBLA at least).  Yeah, it's only going to be Ken and Ryu, but outside of seeing how high Chun-li still kicks, they were going to be your first picks anyway.  This is a series that kicks in even more nostalgia, but these new visuals are a lot better than I remember, while the rebalanced mode should end cries of cheap among friends.  Maybe it'll even stop the droppers online.

Backbone's Producer discusses how the game stacks up so far. 

No, I am not here to announce an official launch date, though I imagine it's gotta be before summer's end with Evo 08 fast approaching. Actually this post exists only to get a few of you over to the latest blog presented by the talented David Sirlin diligently working on Super SF2 Turbo HD Remix. (Jeez, that's quite a mouthful to say in casual conversation.) In his latest update, Sirlin provides a solid summary of the cast's current list of changes and minor modifications (where applicable). Overall, I have to say that I am really impressed with how the game is turning out and the art direction has shown a lot of promise. (Cammy's new look though, eh - not loving that so much).

Now if only this digital gem would be released already. I am getting antsy. Click over here for the whole scoop.