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Hmmm, it appears that DMC2 may span 2 discs - but each disc being a separate game to be sold separately... I hope this isn't true - can anyone smell rip-off?

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Devil May Cry 2 to be released in two editions
[11/11/2002: 11:06]

Is the Devil laughing all the way to the bank or is it double lashings of demonic slashing heaven for the gamer?

Devil May Cry 2 will be released in two editions - Dante and Lucia. Although absolute confirmation isn't possible at the time of writing, having spoken to Capcom, it does appear that the two do not feature in the same game edition - meaning it's not merely a packaging promotion.

In other words, you'll have to shell out for two copies if you wanted to play as both characters. Which is a bit miffing - introducing a new character is great but selling her in single fashion isn't so hot.

Dante and Lucia's stories are different, as far as we can tell, which should mean that the two versions should at least differ significantly. So fans of the series could look at it as a chance to get double play out of one release.

We'll just have to wait and see how different the two editions are before we can judge if this is a rather cynical marketing move or double-the-joy gaming. DMC2 should be in the shops next March.

- S