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DARKSTALKERS RE-AWAKEN WITH DARKSTALKERS® RESURRECTION ON PSN AND XBLA

New Digital Title Features Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3 with Updated Graphics and Robust Online Features

SAN MATEO, Calif.October 11, 2012 — Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the fan-favorite Darkstalkers® franchise is back and ready to take the fight to current gen consoles. Featuring a unique and colorful cast of characters, blended with fast-paced fighting action, Darkstalkers® Resurrection contains two games, Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3, that will be available to download in early 2013 for $14.99 on PlayStation®Network and 1200 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The two-for-one priced combo breathes new life into each game with a slew of features including robust GGPO-enabled online game play, HD graphical filtering with multiple viewing options, replay sharing, Spectator Mode, in-game achievements, Challenge/Tutorial Mode and an un-lockable vault filled with concept artwork, videos and more.

Players who want to face-off against their friends online are able to with GGPO-enabled online game play that helps create a virtually lag-free fighting game experience. Building upon the online system previously introduced in Street Fighter® III: Third Strike Online Edition and Marvel vs. Capcom® Origins, online game play now includes upgraded matchmaking with additional options such as region matching, ping lock and ping display.

While taking a break from competition, players have replay sharing and Challenge Mode at their disposal to help them hone their fighting game skills.  Replays can be uploaded to the game’s match server or directly to YouTube. The Challenge/Tutorial Mode contains trials to help players deepen their knowledge of the characters and their specific strategies. For those that prefer to learn from watching other people play, Spectator Mode and “Watch With Friends” allows players to watch games either live online or saved from previous matches. Players can discuss both live and saved games in real time.

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STREET FIGHTER® 25TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR’S SET RELEASED TODAY

How many times when you were younger have you blown all your money at the arcade or put your quarter on the arcade bezel and “called your next”? We all have our fond memories of the Street Fighter series and Capcom brings together four critically-acclaimed titles of the series for us all to enjoy and also A LOT of extra goodies. I can’t wait to get my hands on this! Here’s a rundown of the collection:

Set Commemorates Genre-Defining Franchise with Full Super Meter of Games, Video, Music, Art and Exclusive Collectibles

SAN MATEO, Calif. – September 18, 2012 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the limited edition  Street Fighter®25th Anniversary Collector’s Set is now available in North America.  The set can be purchased on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and carries an MSRP of $149.99.

Honoring one of the most popular videogame franchises of all time, the  Street Fighter 25thAnniversary Collector’s Set is a must-have for  Street Fighter® video game aficionados. Created as a celebration and tribute to its fans, the limited edition set is individually numbered and jam-packed with  Street Fighter games, video, art, music, and exclusive collectibles. The items are housed in a specially created chest complete with a certificate of authenticity.

The limited edition  Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set  includes:

  • Past and Present  Street Fighter Games – Playable on PS3™ and Xbox 360, the four critically-acclaimed titles selected from the star-studded catalog are:  Super Street Fighter® II Turbo HD RemixStreet Fighter® III 3rd Strike Online EditionSuper Street Fighter® IV Arcade Edition with all costume DLC, and  Street Fighter® X Tekken® including all character and Swap Costume DLC.
     
  • Exclusive Video – The two-disc Blu-Ray set includes I am Street Fighter, a documentary that highlights the profound influence the franchise has had on fans – and vice versa – throughout the years. The collection of videos also includes  Street Fighter®IV and  Super Street Fighter®IV Anime movies as well as all episodes of the  Street Fighter animated series and  Street Fighter®II: The Animated Movie.
     
  • Light-up Ryu Statue – A specially commissioned and highly-detailed collectable Ryu statue stands prominently at 8” tall and features the iconic character in mid-Shoryuken, with flames lit from below.
     
  • 11-Disc Soundtrack –  Street Fighter game music spanning the past 25 years, in addition to remixes and fan-created music inspired by past  Street Fighter  games.
     
  • 64-page Hardcover Art Book – A tribute to  Street Fighter game fans from all over the world, the art book includes fan pieces submitted by professional and aspiring artists alike.
     
  • Ryu’s Belt – Created to regulation specs, the full-size martial arts black belt is a replica of the one Ryu wears and even includes his classic “Fūrinkazan” in kanji!
     
  • Certificate of Authenticity – Each Collector’s Set comes individually numbered complete with a certificate of authenticity.

PlayStation 3 system owners will be able to download additional games and digital items at no extra charge. For details, please visit http://www.capcom-unity.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MARVEL VS. CAPCOM® ORIGINS COMING TO XBOX LIVE ARCADE FOR XBOX 360 AND PLAYSTATION®NETWORK

Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced MARVEL® VS. CAPCOM® ORIGINS, a compilation of two of the most popular arcade games of the 90’s; Marvel® Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom®: Clash of Super Heroes. MARVEL VS. CAPCOM ORIGINS will be released in September 2012 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network.

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM ORIGINS offers both the one-on-one gameplay of Marvel Super Heroes with its unique Infinity Gem system and the two-on-two carnage of the original Marvel vs. Capcom®: Clash of Super Heroes, featuring a tag system, assists, and the wild Duo Team Attack. Bringing forth a host of features never before seen in these games, MARVEL VS. CAPCOM ORIGINS features GGPO-enhanced online play with 8-player lobbies and spectator mode, HD graphical upgrades, dynamic challenges and replay saving.

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM ORIGINS will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 for 1200 Microsoft Points and on PlayStation®Network for $14.99/€14.99/£11.99/AUD23.95.

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