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Capcom announces dates for Super Street Fighter II HD for XBLA, PSN

Zach Lott — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:10:06 -0600

Capcom announced today the release dates for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - November 25 for the PSN version and November 26 for the XBLA version.

Also announced was that various Street Fighter-themed DLC will be released for various XBLA titles while another "little surprise" will be coming for PSN later in the year. In addition, a downloable album of hip-hop music inspired by Street Fighter will be made available for PS3 owners when SSFIITHDR is released.

Resident Evil 5 Coming To PC?

Tim Grube — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:34:02 -0600

Resident Evil 5 is approaching quite rapidly and today the folks over at MCV have found something deep within a Capcom Q1 2009 release schedule. It states the RE5 is scheduled to be coming out on the PC as well as the previously announce PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

This is big news for PC fans because many RE fans have been asking for a PC port and now it is here! The game is scheduled for release on March 12, 2009 in Japan, and March 13, 2009 in North America and Europe.

Megaman Press Kits Going on Sale!

Ryan Fulton — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:32:32 -0500

Are you the sort of person who really likes Megaman? Like, really likes Megaman? Do you lie awake at night saying, "once, just once I'd love to get my hands on some random piece of schwag that members of the gaming press get regularly and toss aside like so much chattel"?

Well then you're in luck! For the super low asking price of $49.99 you too can have your very own Megman 9 press kit of the ages! That's a full $700 off. Just hit up the Capcom store directly after 6PM Eastern time and you may just get lucky enough to be able to buy one. Be forewarned, supplies are limited and the fervor of retro gaming fans with too much money is not to be underestimated.

Good luck, god speed, etc.

TGS 08: Resident Evil 5 Video.

Ryan Fulton — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:41:01 -0500

Capcom has released a new video for the 5th installment in their ever-popular Resident Evil series. In the video we get to see, zombies, Chris, Sheva, Wesker, chainsaws, etc. You know the drill by now, be ready for some more black man zombie killing action! Follow the link for the goods.

E3 2008: Capcom's Booth to be Available to the Public

Zach Lott — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:05:25 -0500

Even though E3 is now an invite-only event, Capcom is going to give the public a chance to check out their wares, as they've announced that their booth will be open to public for a limited time, according to 1up.

Because of limited space, you must RSVP in advance if you plan to attend. To reserve your spot, simply send a message with the title "E3" to this guy at Capcom's website. However, unless you receive a message in response saying "come on down!" you won't be allowed inside.

Sounds good, huh? If you can make the trip, it should be fun time to see some games.

New Mega Man 9 Trailer And Info

Zach Lott — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:08:18 -0500

It's not quite time for E3, but Capcom has given IGN some fresh details about Mega Man 9 in addition to the game's first trailer.

Perhaps the most interesting announcement is that Mega Man 9 will be hitting XBLA and PSN in addition to Nintendo's WiiWare service. Capcom had previously declared the game to be a Wii exclusive, but the end of the new trailer prominently displays logos for Microsoft and Sony's respective services.

Details about the story have also been unveiled: Mega Man 9 is set after Mega Man 8. Some of Dr. Light's creations are involved in global riots, and Dr. Wily blames him for the occurrences on TV. It's up to Mega Man to clear Dr. Light's name.

IGN notes that the game looks and feels like a classic Mega Man title, with character designs straight from Keiji Inafune, creator of the franchise. There are also over 50 new enemies and bosses, and an online leaderboard will rank you against other players worldwide.

Finally, the first two NES Mega Man games are set to be released on the Virtual Console sometime in the near future.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer, which shows off a variety of levels.

Mega Man 9 Going Old-School on WiiWare

Zach Lott — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0500

The Internet exploded when the news that Mega Man 9 is in development hit gaming blogs everywhere, but many people wondered how Capcom could take the series' old-school feel and preserve it for new consoles.

Well, the answer is here, as Wired's Game|Life blog is reporting that the latest issue of Nintendo Power magazine has revealed that the game will be for Nintendo's WiiWare service and will be styled exactly like the original Mega Man games.

Scans of the magazine article have already hit the Internet, but they're illegible, so you're better off going out and picking up the latest Nintendo Power to get your first glimpse at Mega Man 9.

Street Fighter IV To Be Released On 360, PS3, PC

Zach Lott — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:00:00 -0500

If you've been spending the past few months since the storm of information regarding Street Fighter IV hit the Internet wondering when you're going to get your hands on it and on what system you'll be playing it on, then think no more - various gaming websites have revealed that the game will be hitting the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC this winter.

The information initially hit the Internet this morning when French blog Jeuxvideo reported the story as a rumor, with Capcom later confirming it via press release.

Resident Evil 5 Due in 2008... most likely

Shiva Stella — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:07:51 -0600

Here's a little something interesting for Resident Evil fans this morning. According to the latest podcast featuring Chris Kramer, Senior Director of Communication and Community for Capcom (I imagine that he handles the hate mail and forums), over at Major Nelson's place, it's highly possible that Resident Evil 5 will see release this year.

And I quote:

We have a really fantastic year ahead of us... a year that's going to include games like Bionic Commando, Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV is going to be making its arcade debut next week in Japan. We've got a new game that we're working on in the US called Dark Void...

If you'd rather skip the radio-like melodrama you'll find the above comment at the 30.00 mark.

Famitsu Releases Street Fighter IV Lineup: Usual Suspects

Aaron Dunlap — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:18:53 -0600

As if everybody didn't expect it, several Street Fighter alumni have been been confirmed by Japan's Famitsu magazine as appearing in the upcoming about-effing-time 3D Street Fighter IV.

E. Honda, Guile, Chun-Li,Blanka, Dhalsim, and Zangief all show up in scans from Famitsu.

EGM Says Dead Rising 2 Being Made In US, Not By Capcom

Aaron Dunlap — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:23:55 -0600

According to 1UP, the next issue of EGM will contain a rumor, courtesy of rumormonger Quarterman, that Dead Rising 2 is being developed in the US -- not by Capcom (though Capcom would surely be publishing it).

To me, this is great news (if it's true news). All of the things that I didn't like about Dead Rising (the complicated, unfriendly save system, the ridiculous plot, the crummy menu interface, annoying support characters telling you what to do, lots of reading) are trademarks of Eastern game design. I would like to see Dead Rising done with a more Western flair, perhaps some kind of system where the main character can stick to walls and shoot around corners...

The rumor doesn't say which Western developer would be/is doing it, other than that they're LA-based (who isn't?).

Devil May Cry 4 Features Achievements on PS3 Version

Shiva Stella — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:18:04 -0600

Reviews of Devil May Cry 4 on the PlayStation 3 have begun circulating the Web today, detailing that the game integrates achievements for the PlayStation 3 version as well as the Xbox 360 one and enables gamers to show those achievements to their friends.

The news is noteworthy considering that Sony has yet to integrate achievements into their PlayStation Network service, though there's always hope that Home (when it finally launches) will make use of the feature.

Reviews are also confirming a 5GB required installation for the game and Sixaxis functionality that allows gamers to control the camera by tilting the controller.

New Devil May Cry 4 Cinematic Video, now with pretty music

Shiva Stella — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0600

Considering we've been staying on top of the Devil May Cry 4 news I thought I'd provide a link to the latest DMC4 video goodness, or of course you can just view it below as provided by Gametrailers. Pretty music, yes?

Microsoft, Capcom Team for Devil May Cry 4 360 Bundle

Shiva Stella — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:27:57 -0600

The PlayStation 3 isn't the only console getting a Devil May Cry 4 bundle from Capcom, as the company has now made it official that the Xbox 360 is also receiving a DMC4 bundle entitled the "Premium Pack" (as opposed to the PS3 "BD Pack").

The bundle costs 37,800 yen (about $331 USD) and contains an Xbox 360 with a 20 GB hard drive, the game, a wireless controller, an HD AV Terminal D cable, LAN cable, and a media remote. The Premium Pack does not contain a headset, DMC4 gear, or the extra content of the BD Pack. And of course, these bundles only matter if you happen to live in Japan or are in the import/export business.

Image available at the jump.

Devil May Cry 4 PlayStation 3/360 Comparison Video Up

Shiva Stella — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:00:01 -0600

Yet another Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 comparison video has been posted over at Gametrailers, this time for Capcom's hotly anticipated Devil May Cry 4. You can view the video and some additional images at the jump; let us know if you spot any major differences, as both versions appeared strikingly similar to me.

Devil May Cry 4 Demo This December... If You Live in Japan

Shiva Stella — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:40:01 -0600

According to Famitsu 360 (which is apparently one of the few magazines over there that acknowledges the Xbox 360's existence), lucky Japanese gamers will be getting their hands on a Devil May Cry 4 demo by the end of the year.

In other words, it'll probably become available in December. The rest of us will just have to wait patiently while Capcom works on releasing a demo stateside (and you are, aren't you Capcom?)

CGI Resident Evil Movie Announced, Introducing Biohazard: Degerneration

Shiva Stella — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:15:06 -0500

In more Resident Evil news, reports have surfaced that Capcom is currently working with Sony Pictures Entertainment to produce a CGI Resident Evil film entitled Biohazard: Degeneration. According to CVG the movie will boast "groundbreaking visual effects and [a] brand new storyline" that should enhance its appeal to videogame moviegoers everywhere.

No release information is currently available but the buzz says to expect it sometime in 2008. We're also short on voice actor and director details, though no doubt fans would enjoy the return of George A. Romero, who directed the first live-action RE flicks but was replaced for RE: Extinction.

We'll keep you updated.

New Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Gameplay Video

Shiva Stella — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:58:47 -0500

A new gameplay video for Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles has hit the Web. Capcom's latest RE game is set to release for the Wii on November 13 for some post-Halloween zombie fun. View the video at the jump.

SNK Vs. Capcom Card Fighters Screens

Shiva Stella — Fri, 05 May 2006 16:47:00 -0500

This article was originally published on Gaming Horizon, GameBump's predecessor. Certain formatting, imaged, and embedded content may have been lost in the transition process.

More screenshots from SNK Playmore are in, this time for SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters for the Nintendo DS. The description below was provided by the company for its E3 lineup announcement.SNK VS CAPCOM CARD FIGHTERS DS (Nintendo DS - Fall 2006): SNK brings its card battling series to a new generation of gamers. SNK VS CAPCOM CARD FIGHTERS DS is the first new game in the series since 2000. Players build decks of characters pulled from the annals of SNK and Capcom gaming history for the ultimate strategic battle.Enjoy.