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News Free Heroes & Heralds DLC Coming To Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Post-Launch
Capcom knows you're probably a little bit peeved about having to buy an updated version of Marvel Vs Capcom 3 less than a year after the previous version, but hey, at least it's doing everything within its power to cheer you up
Announced at New York Comic Con, Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3's "Heroes & Heralds" mode is a free update due...
News Updated Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Out Before The Year's End
Capcom's confirmed that it will release a rebalanced Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition patch before the year's end
The update will hit Japan on December 3rd, before going live worldwide on the 13th.</em>
News Galactus To Be Playable In Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3
Boss fights in fighting games are always terrible
But at least Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3's final brawl looked cool. The ten-storey tall Galactus was a formidable foe, but a fun one. Apart from when he, y'know, killed you for the hundredth time. But thankfully in Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3, you'll have the chance play as the over-powered, cheating...
News Capcom Announces Street Fighter X Tekken Special Edition
Going hand-in-hand with Street Fighter X Tekken's March 6th release date, Capcom has also announced a special edition for the crossover title
The limited edition package includes a variety of goodies, including a rather slick "build it yourself" arcade cabinet bank and a selection of in-game "gems" which can be used to customise...
News Street Fighter X Tekken Confirmed For March Release
We're Tekken fanboys, so obviously the idea of being able to kick Ryu's head-in with our much-loved Kazuya is appealing on its own
But from what we've played of Street Fighter X Tekken, it's actually a genuinely brilliant versus brawler. And thus we've been hotly anticipating a release date for some time. Capcom's finally lifted the lid, revealing a...
News Capcom Aims To 'Make The Best Use' Of Resident Evil Brand With Multiple Experiences
If there's one aspect of the Resident Evil franchise that fans are most critical of, it's that the series has lost its survival horror origins
Mysterious plots, brilliantly executed jump scares and resource management have all been replaced by a heavy action flavour. For fans, the franchise's change of direction can be epitomised by Resident Evil:...
News Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition Hits The PlayStation Network Next Week
Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will launch on the PlayStation Network next week for a savoury $24
99. It follows the release of both Resident Evil 4 HD and Resident Evil Code Veronica X HD. Gold Edition bundles the original game, the Lost In Nightmares and Desperate Escape DLC, two costume packs and The Mercenaries Reunion mode. Resident Evil 5: Gold...
News PlayStation Plus Subscribers Get Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD On The Cheap Too
We agree, Resident Evil: Code Veronica X doesn't have quite the same gravitas as Resident Evil 4
But it's still a great game that we're looking forward to playing in HD. And just like Resident Evil 4 HD last week, Capcom will be cutting the title's price by 50% for PlayStation Plus subscribers — making it pretty hard to say no. "Claire...
News Resident Evil 4 HD Launch Trailer Makes Us Giddy
It's ridiculous: Resident Evil 4 HD is getting panned by critics for being a lazy optimisation of a classic game, but our interest remains pristine
We simply cannot wait to replay Resident Evil 4. Bring it, bring it, bring it on.
News Watch Capcom Demo A Bunch Of Titles At TGS
Catch the footage after the jump
Capcom's uploaded the TGS stage presentations for a variety of its upcoming titles including Asura's Wrath, Dragon's Dogma and the heavily maligned DmC.
News Shuhei Yoshida Surprised By 3DS Circle-Pad Extension
Sony Worldwide Studios gaffer Shuhei Yoshida has said he was surprised by Nintendo's decision to include an additional circle-pad on the Nintendo 3DS
In an interview with GameInformer, the boss speculated that the peripheral was probably produced at the request of Capcom in order to support the controls of the system's upcoming Monster Hunter title...
News TGS 11: Catch A Glimpse Of Cole McGrath In Street Fighter X Tekken On PlayStation Vita
A rougue Youtuber has uploaded a fresh gameplay video of inFamous protagonist Cole McGrath duking it out with Ryu and co in Capcom's upcoming crossover brawler, Street Fighter X Tekken
It's running on a PS Vita. The game looks a bit slower than its console counterpart, but we're not ruling out shoddy video encoding. Either way, fighting aficionados...
News Keiji Inafune On Working With Grin And The Failings Of Bionic Commando
"Things got really messed up between the two companies," Keiji Inafune explained about the relationship between Capcom and Grin
Inafune was discussing the troubled development of the Swedish companies (not that) terrible Bionic Commando reboot for PS3 — a game that eventually helped shutter the company entirely. The game wasn't helped by its...
News TGS 11: Catch A Glimpse Of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 On PlayStation Vita After The Jump
There's some footage of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 on PlayStation Vita after the jump
But we didn't pay too much attention to the game. Make no mistake, it looks great — comparable to the home system version — but look at the hardware. It's so sleek, sexy and expensive. We want it now — we need it now. Japan gets the system December 17th.
News TGS 11: Street Fighter X Tekken To Share DLC Across PlayStation Vita, PS3
Capcom doesn't always get DLC right
Overpriced costumes and on-disc content are just some of the controversies in the publisher's recent history. But it's doing right by Street Fighter X Tekken, announcing that any DLC purchased across the game's home console and portable SKUs will be cross compatible. "With the PS3 and the Vita, yes, they're...
News Resident Evil 4 To Be Bargain Price For PlayStation Plus Subscribers
Now you have no excuse
Resident Evil 4 is one of the best games of all time. And with the downloadable HD remake getting a 50% discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers — making the classic a ridiculously cheap £7.99 / $9.99 — we'll literally demand legitimate excuses if you pass up on an offer this good. Sony's even going throw in a set of...
News Sony: Ask Capcom About Monster Hunter 4 On PS Vita
The shock announcement of Monster Hunter 4 as a 3DS title took the wind out of many sails this week
Capcom's curiously popular franchise transformed the PlayStation Portable into the system to beat in Japan — and while Capcom has frequently maintained the series multiplatform status, many expected the next Monster Hunter to be announced for...
News TGS 11: Capcom Goes Big With New DmC Trailer
Controversial as it may be, Capcom's pushing on with its Ninja Theory developed Devil May Cry title
The publisher has released a new trailer of the title as part of this week's Tokyo Game Show. You can catch it after the jump. (We still think it looks rad).
Rumour Resident Evil 6 To Debut During Tokyo Game Show
Following on from previous rumours, EGM has hinted that Capcom might be preparing to announce Resident Evil 6 at TGS this week
Chatting with an anonymous source, the site's shadowy associate revealed that the series will go "back to its roots" with a revamp, with the main priority defining what made Resident Evil so great to begin...
News TGS 11: We Think We're Falling In Love With Street Fighter X Tekken
Just a screenshot to confirm the inclusion of Toro the Sony Cat in Street Fighter X Tekken
Game of the forever? We think so.</em> [Thanks Andriasang]
News TGS 11: Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Confirmed For PlayStation Vita's Launch
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 will launch alongside PlayStation Vita's December 17th Japanese launch date, Capcom has confirmed
The title — which was previously only confirmed for PlayStation 3 — will include all of the content from its parent home system version, in addition to online play at a silky smooth 60 frames-per-second. The game will...
News TGS 11: Toro & Kuro Join Street Fighter X Tekken
Toro Time!
If you though Street Fighter X Tekken was already pushing it with the inclusion of inFamous 2's Cole McGrath, Sony's has announced the inclusion of another of its mascots — Toro (aka the Sony Cat) will enter the fray as a playable character, in addition to his neighbour, Kuro. Best news of TGS? We think so. [Thanks Joystiq]
News New Street Fighter X Tekken Trailer Is Amazing, Confirms Rufus
Street Fighter's flabbiest fighter, Rufus, will form a portion of Street Fighter X Tekken's character roster if the game's latest trailer can be treated as confirmation
The stylish short focuses on much of the cast already confirmed for the cross-over brawler. Catch it after the jump.
News Latest Asura's Wrath Screenshots Depict The Moments Before A Brawl
Capcom's released a handful of new Asura's Wrath screenshots
The images depict all sorts of carnage, but the shot embedded above did jump out at us. Perhaps it's the angry looking Buddha foes. Catch the full set over at Andriasang.
News Fresh Dragon's Dogma Trailer Details Pawns
Capcom's outlined Dragon's Dogma's "Pawn" system -- a mechanic which allows you to recruit AI partners into your adventuring party
You can customise your own pawn, which can then travel into other player's games via 'rifts'. Refer to the video after the jump for clarification.
News Capcom Releases Street Fighter X Tekken's Official Boxart
In addition to two new character teasers, Capcom's released the boxart for its upcoming cross-over brawler Street Fighter X Tekken
The packshot focuses on Ryu and Chun-Li from the Street Fighter side, and Kazuya and Nina Williams from the Tekken side. It's embedded above, y'know, in case you didn't notice it while scrolling.</em>
News Two Fresh Street Fighter X Tekken Character Teasers Emerge
Capcom's teased another couple of characters for its upcoming PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita cross-over brawler, Street Fighter X Tekken
We've no idea who either of the characters teased are (Sean, perhaps?), so we'll leave the detective work down to you guys. Hit the jump for the trailers.
News Capcom Kicks-Off Resident Evil ARG
Those keeping a keen eye on Twitter this afternoon may have seen some discussion of an Umbrella Sciences recruitment website
The promotional page is set to kick off an ARG designed to promote Slant-Six's upcoming Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. The website — which reads little more than, "Let us turn you into something incredible. Your...
News Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Sells Almost 300,000 Copies In Its First Week On Sale
Japan loves Monster Hunter
Loves it. Thus it's no surprise to see such a simple up-port as Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD scoop up close-to 300,000 sales in its first week at retail in Japan. The monster numbers — as reported by Media Create via Andriasang — was enough to put the game top of a PlayStation dominated software chart, in which...
News Resident Evil Bundles Shirt And Book For 15th Birthday
The Resident Evil series is turning 15, which is almost old enough to bypass the rating recommendation on the majority of its titles
To celebrate, Capcom is bundling some swag together for you tireless fans. Under it's Japanese Biohazard label, developer and long-time publisher Capcom is throwing in a groovy T-shirt and a book featuring 112 pages of...
News Shocker: Analysts Predict New Monster Hunter Announcements At TGS
The analysts have been earning their dollars this weekend
In a report picked up by Andriasang, Mizuho Securities has predicted that Capcom will make a couple of new Monster Hunter announcements at next month's Tokyo Game Show. Let's put this into perspective: analysts predict that sequels to the biggest franchise in Japan will be announced at...
News Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition Launches In North America, Be Patient Europe
Capcom's dropped us a reminder that Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition is now available from the PlayStation Store
Those that pre-ordered the title via Sony's PSN Play programme should be free to download the title without spending a penny. European players will have to wait until tomorrow to pick up the brawler. Capcom's said that the...
News Super Street Fighter IV's Multiplayer Features Upgraded For Street Fighter X Tekken
Super Street Fighter IV's multiplayer features were pretty comprehensive
Unfortunately, Marvel Vs Capcom 3 felt like a huge step backwards. So it's exciting to see Capcom tout that Street Fighter X Tekken will boast the entirety of SSFIV's multiplayer features in addition to "totally upgraded online functionality and some new surprises"...
GamesCom 2011 Frank West Chats About Framing The Dead
In the latest trailer for Dead Rising 2: Off The Record, protagonist Frank West reveals some of his favourite 'Foto Facts'
He's covered wars, y'know. The trailer's light on gameplay footage, but it's pretty funny. Catch it after the jump.
GamesCom 2011 Asura's Wrath Looks Mad Japanese (Still Kinda Rad)
Capcom and Cyber-Connect 2's released a brand new trailer for Asura's Wrath to celebrate GamesCom
The hastily cut gameplay footage shows the game's protagonist in a one-on-one battle, with plenty of QTEs. The action itself certainly looks fun, but like the DmC trailer from earlier today, this is hardly the most well thought-out trailer the publisher...
GamesCom 2011 Dante Does Plenty Of Sword Swinging In Fresh DmC Trailer
We doubt the GamesCom trailer for Ninja Theory's DmC is going to do much to quell fear amongst fans
The combat looks decent enough for sure, but the game just looks empty — perhaps through the fault of its edit. The trailer showcases a variety of environments, but we still need to see much more of DmC before we can form an opinion on it. The game...
News Capcom Touts Street Fighter III: Third Strike's PSN Play Inclusion
Capcom's Derek Neal has taken to the PlayStation Blog to promote Street Fighter III: Third Strike's inclusion in Sony's PSN Play promotion
The game — which includes upscaled visuals, fresh training modes, integrated tournament support, lag-free multiplayer and more — is due out on the PlayStation Network from next week. Those that pre-order the...
GamesCom 2011 Capcom Teases Us With Fresh Street Fighter X Tekken Footage
Sorry Marvel, but this is the Street Fighter cross-over we've been waiting for
As hardcore Tekken fanboys, we can't wait to unleash our King/Kazuya combo against the Capcom characters that have overshadowed our favourite Namco Bandai brawlers for years. On topic though: this four-minute long Street Fighter X Tekken trailer is supremely exciting. It...
News Evidence Mounts For Resident Evil 6
The LinkedIn profile of a CGI artist named Shannon Justison has referenced work on "Resident Evil 6's cinematics"
According to the artist's profile, work began on the project in June 2009 and is still underway. Justison works at an L.A. based film company called The Third Company — where she's presumably getting a rollicking as we type...
News Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition Playable Offline
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition will not utilise Capcom's bizarre PlayStation Network DRM, the company has confirmed
Previous Capcom titles on the PlayStation Network have required players to be online before they can be played, but that won't be the case with the company's upcoming re-released PSN brawler. "The game does not...
News Is Marvel vs Capcom 3 Coming To The PlayStation Vita?
A retail listing on Amazon France suggests that Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds is coming to the PlayStation Vita
The page was spotted by Gematsu earlier today, and hints that Capcom's three-on-three cross-over brawler will make its way on to Sony's new handheld. Of course, this could just as easily be an administration error on Amazon...
Rumour Official PlayStation Magazine Teases Resident Evil 6
Following the leak of the game's logo and word of a potential Tokyo Game Show reveal, Official PlayStation Magazine's added fuels to the flames of the Resident Evil 6 rumours
The magazine claims that "Operation Raccoon City will be followed up by another canon entry in 2012". As big fans of the Resident Evil series, we're officially...
News Street Fighter X Tekken Producer on PS Vita
How will it differ from other versions?
Street Fighter X Tekken Producer Yoshinori Ono recently discussed the unique features Capcom is hoping to bring to the PS Vita version of the game, detailing the cross-over fighter during EVO 2011. Ono confirmed that his team is working hard to integrate Continuation Play, which allows users to seamlessly...
News Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition To Get Free Balance Patch
Don't worry, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Version 2012 is not a new game
It's a patch that rebalances existing copies of Arcade Edition. And it's free. During a panel at this weekend's fighting game tournament, Evo, Street Fighter gaffer Yoshinori Ono said that the update would be location tested at major Japanese cities towards the end of...
News Looks Like Kuma's Confirmed For Street Fighter X Tekken
If you don't like Kuma -- Tekken's resident bear character -- then we don't want to be associated with you
Seriously. How can you not like Kuma? The dude's a bear for goodness sake. A bear. Anyway, it looks like the character's set to show up in Street Fighter X Tekken. This is good news for sane people that adore Kuma. There are more teaser...
News Dan & Anna Williams Miss Out On Street Fighter X Tekken
According to Street Fighter honcho, Yoshinori Ono, Street Fighter X Tekken's character roster has been finalized, with running Street Fighter joke, Dan Hibiki, kicked from the final roster
Speaking with Siliconera, Ono explained that Dan has been dropped due to being "killed by a Tekken character at Comic-Con last year". Also out of the...
News Because We Think It Looks Rad: Watch 30-Minutes Of Street Fighter X Tekken
Capcom's released 30-minutes of Street Fighter X Tekken footage from its Comic-Con booth
We're loving the way Capcom's managed to merge Tekken's characters into the Street Fighter universe, and think the cross-over looks really fun. The game's due out on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita next year.
News Resident Evil Re-Releases To Run You ?15.99
Capcom's upcoming HD re-releases of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica will each stretch you £15
99 when they release on the PlayStation Network in September. The Japanese publisher announced that Resident Evil 4 will release on September 21st with Code Veronica following a week later on September 28th. Both games boast trophy support...
News Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Started Life As DLC
Capcom loves to repackage its games, but at least the Japanese publisher has an excuse this time
The company was originally intending to release the contents of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 as DLC, and intended to hit a March release window for some of the goods. Unfortunately, the Japanese earthquake disaster halted progress, causing Capcom to...
News Dead Rising 2 Saves Unlock Bonus Content In Off The Record
Those of you intending to pick up Dead Rising: Off The Record with a Dead Rising 2 save on your system will get a bonus item for your loyalty to the series
Chuck Greene's jacket will be unlocked as a starting costume, allowing you to dress protagonist Frank West as the chiseled hero from the previous game. Awesome. We guess.
