In what is easily one of the worst kept secrets in recent video game history, Capcom has finally officially announced Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for the Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network. All MvC2 purists can let out a sigh of relief given the fact that the game is built on the Dreamcast version, easily the best of the console ports. It will also ship with an HD upscale mode for super sharp sprites, a widescreen option and an online mode. Best of all, the online multiplayer is built around the critically acclaimed net code for Super Street Fighter II: HD Turbo Remix and will bring back the fan favorite Quarter mode and lobby system with leaderboards to top it off. All 56 characters will be available from the start so fans can jump right in with no need to waste time unlocking characters. A demo will be available this Thursday, April 30th on the Playstation Network(sorry 360 owners, no demo announcement for XBL). Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will be available this summer and can be yours(and definitely mine) for $15 or 1200 Microsoft Points.

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