“You can see the game is very focused on that horror atmosphere, so it’s not made for co-op play,” said producer Masachika Kawata in conversation with Eurogamer back in June. “We’re focusing on the single player this time.” But did he lie? Did he put the wool over our eyes?! Looking at the official Japanese site, it reveals that the game supports “2 people” in “communication-play mode.” The site also lists “local play, Internet Read More ...
Following suit of Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil: Code Veronica X is being re-released as an HD title. What does that mean? In a nutshell- slightly improved graphics. Usually HD remakes are nothing to write home about, and Resident Evil 4 wasn’t much of exception. The resolution was brought up a teeny, tiny notch… but hey, I won’t complain. I loved Resident Evil 4, so the chance to play it Read More ...
It certainly wouldn’t be a fighting game if there wasn’t an arcade stick with relevant art on it to go along with it. Mad Catz has recently entered into a multi year agreement with Capcom to bring in Street Fighter X Tekken arcade sticks and accessories. The agreement covers both North America and European territories. The arcade stick will launch based on the upcoming Street Fighter X Tekken title Read More ...
Capcom recently wrapped up its annual Captivate event and announced a brand new series called Dragon Dogma. The game is an all new open world environment utilizing their proprietary MT framework engine as well as the lighting and graphical effects you may have seen in Resident Evil 5 and Lost Planet 2. Capcom touts the game will have hundreds of fully voiced NPCs you’ll be able to interact with and Read More ...
An inter-dimensional rip brings together two different forces once again as page and pixel do battle to the death in a long over due sequel to Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The series has been recast and re-imagined in 3D; the 2011 line up has brought on some familiar foes along with introducing some brand new hopefuls. It has been just over a decade since we’ve seen the Marvel vs. Capcom Read More ...
Capcom has announced some post-launch DLC for Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Shadow Mode will be a series of DLC packs that will let you fight against “custom-built computer opponents, modelled after famous players and specific themed teams”. The first few batches of DLC in this vein will be modelled on Capcom’s illustrious staff members. Shadow Mode will be released sometime in March, after the game is launched on 18th February Read More ...
Capcom has announced some sales figures for their major titles during the nine months leading up to 31st December. Dead Rising 2 managed to sell 2.2 million, Super Street Fighter IV sold 1.6 million and Lost Planet 2 flogged 1.5 million. Capcom said that the “steady sales” of Lost Planet 2 were below projections. However, the company was quite happy to see that Monster Hunter Freedom 3 sold 4.1 million Read More ...
Capcom has announced that MotoGP 10/11 will be released on 18th March in Europe. There will be a demo of the game released on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Live Marketplace before then in February. The demo lets gamers play as Danny Pedrosa and Andrea Davizioso on the Mugello track. It has both Championship and Time Trial modes, too.
Capcom has confirmed that Street Fighter IV 3D Edition lets you send a versus demo of the game wirelessly to a friend. They can then use that to play versus matches without the full game. Apparently, it will use both Nintendo 3DS Download Play Support and the 3DS’ Street Pass function to send a cut down version to other 3DS’ and fight them. The demo includes Ryu and a single Read More ...
Capcom has confirmed that Akuma and Taskmaster will be playable in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Akuma is that weird dude that stalks Ryu and everyone complains about in Street Fighter IV. Taskmaster is a Marvel assassin for hire. He has a photographic memory that allows him to copy and predict the movements of other people. He has a sword and shield apparently. To unlock them, players need to earn Player Read More ...
Capcom has slapped a date on Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. It will be released on the PlayStation Network on 1st February in the US and on the Xbox Live Arcade on 2nd February. The PSN version will cost $14.99 and the XBLA release will set you back 1200 Allards.
In an unbelievable Christmas miracle, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will allow players to move and shoot. The game is one of two Resi titles planned for the 3DS. Mercs 3D’s controls are similar to those of the previous games, but now you can move and shoot like an absolute don. In amazing fashion, the perspective will switch to first-person whenever you draw your weapon. Apparently, Read More ...
Capcom has announced that Xbox Live Arcade exclusive Dead Rising 2: Case West will be released next month. The game sees the return of Frank West as he peruses Fortune City in order to investigate Phenotrans. His goal is to find proof of its involvement with the zombie outbreaks. Case West is set immediately after Dead Rising 2, and allows Frank to team up with Chuck Greene in co-op.
Capcom has confirmed that their next MotoGP title will be released in March 2011 for the PS3 and 360. It’s currently in development over at Monumental Games and adds player assistance alongside co-op. The co-op mode allows friends to jump to race via split-screen to help your team win. As you would expect, there’s also career, championship and time trial modes. There’s also a new challenge mode. You can ride Read More ...
Keiji Inafune has decided that he will be quitting Capcom at the end of the month. He has been with the company for 23 years. He became the Head of R&D Management Group, Consumer Games R&D Division and Contents Management Division during his time there. Inafune said: “I’m leaving Capcom with the intention of starting my life over.”
