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Lost Planet 2 Demo Hits Xbox Live August 19

Starting on August 19 (the first day of GamesCom in Cologne, Germany), Xbox 360 owners will be able to download the co-op demo for Lost Planet 2 that Capcom has been showing at events such as E3 and Comic-Con. Live Gold members will have first crack at the demo on August 19, while Silver level members will have to wait until August 26 (which sucks, by the way, but we suppose Microsoft has to justify that subscription fee somehow).

Anyway, those of us who are all paid up on our accounts will be able to experience an intense battle against the enormous G-Type Salamander Akrid boss in online, co-operative mode. Utilizing a host of weapons scattered through out the arena, squads of up to four players can face off against the huge monster in an attempt to bring it down.

There are a number of ways to attack the Salamander, from shearing off its legs to actually being swallowed and fighting their way out from the inside! Superior firepower comes in many flavors, including numerous beam and projectile weapons and several Vital Suit robotic combat units that up to three players can ride at once. There are new support weapons which allow teammates to boost attack and defense abilities, while players can share life-giving thermal energy amongst injured members of their squad. Additionally, the new Dash feature allows players to sprint for short distances, bringing greater speed to combat.

The environment of Lost Planet 2 is radically different from the first game.

The demo is a brief glimpse into the world and possibilities of Lost Planet 2, highlighting the range of weaponry available to players while showing off the high definition graphical capabilities of MT Framework 2.0, the latest version of Capcom's proprietary 3D game engine. The first generation of MT Framework powered Capcom games like Dead Rising, the original Lost Planet and Devil May Cry 4, while an updated 1.5 version was responsible for the visuals of Resident Evil 5.

The story of Lost Planet 2 will offer deeper insight into the world of E.D.N III and the uncertain fate of future mankind. A decade has passed since the first game, and the
face of E.D.N. III has changed dramatically. Terraforming efforts have been successful and the ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and harsh unforgiving deserts. Players will enter this new environment and follow the exploits of their own
customized snow pirate on their quest to seize control of the changing planet.

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