Dark Void and Lost Planet 2 were available for demo play at Capcom's booth this year. Unfortunately, you also needed an appointment to get past their pseudo-bouncers (hard to look intimidating wearing a Capcom polo). That's where cheeky game reporters come in.

If you're curious as to what either game is about and are looking for some basic information or more in-depth impressions, here's a good place to look. See how well the flight mechanics word in Dark Void, and if you can accidentally kill your teammates in Lost Planet 2.

In the demo, we take the confused protagonist Will for a quick spin after he receives the jetpack. It's definitely got a nostalgic feel, taking some of us back to those old James Bond movies or even The Rocketeer, given Will's helmet and sleek bomber attire. Not surprisingly, we find out a few people from Airtight Studios actually worked on the 1930s-inspired Crimson Skies games! There is a pattern somewhere here.

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On top of generous customization options and a wide arsenal of new weapons, players can also climb into those ever-wonderful Vital Suits during battle. The VS makes its return in Lost Planet 2 with more variety, including the ability to transform into other vehicles, carrying up to three players at a time. While I found the Suits to be rather slow and ungainly, there's no question they're packing serious heat. Against the big toad-leviathan boss shown at Capcom's demo this year, it's a valuable asset as long as you remember the Suit can't outrun squat -- so if you see something big and unfriendly charging at you, best ditch the VS.

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