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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne™ Expansion for Capcom’s Best-Selling Title of All Time Coming September 6 th

Fri, 10 May 2019 00:31:22 +0100

Expansion’s Enormous Ice Locale Sets the Stage for New Storyline, Monsters, Gameplay Options and More; Monster Hunter: World™ Gets Free Trial and New Content Update for Consoles in May

SAN FRANCISCO – May 9, 2019 – Today in a special Monster Hunter World: Iceborne™ Spring Update broadcast, Capcom announced new details for the highly anticipated massive expansion to Monster Hunter: World™, the best-selling Capcom title of all time with more than 12 million units shipped worldwide adding to the series total of more than 53 million units to date...

CAPCOM ANNOUNCES RESTRUCTURING OF ESPORTS AND MEDIA LICENSNG BUSINESSES INTO CAPCOM MEDIA VENTURES (CMV) ENTITY

Wed, 01 May 2019 14:00:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2019) – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced a restructuring of its esports and media licensing business units. The new entity, dubbed Capcom Media Ventures (CMV), formed on March 1, 2019 and manages all of the company’s global esports initiatives outside of Japan including Capcom Pro Tour (CPT) and Street Fighter® League (SFL) as well as Capcom’s entertainment licensing efforts...

Set forth, Arisen! Dragon’s Dogma ®: Dark Arisen Now Available Worldwide on Nintendo Switch

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0100

Gather your forces and steel your nerves! Dragon’s Dogma®: Dark Arisen brings its tale of swords, sorcery and revenge to the Nintendo Switch™ system, and is now globally available for MSRP $29.99.

Become the Arisen, the last in a line of warriors burdened with defending the realm of Gransys against a cataclysmic cycle of ruin and rebirth...

Court is Back in Session! Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney™ Trilogy Now Available Globally on Home Consoles and PC

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0100

Grab your attorney’s badge and get ready to head to the courtroom, because Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney™ Trilogy is available globally today for the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ system and PC.

Available digitally for MSRP $29.99, Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney™ Trilogy brings together the banter and...

Bloody Palace is coming to all Devil May Cry 5 owners for free on April 1, 2019

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:00:00 Z

Attention demon hunters! Prepare to get downright demonic because Bloody Palace Mode will be available as a free update to all Devil May Cry 5 owners starting April 1, 2019 – this is not an early April’s fools joke.

Bloody Palace is a survival mode that pits you against hordes of increasingly difficult enemies and bosses whilst racing against the ticking timer. Play as Dante, Nero or V in Bloody Palace Mode through multiple levels of enemies and truly test your SSStylish skills...

The SSStylish Devil May Cry 5 Releases Globally Today

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:00:00 Z

Time to pull those Devil Triggers! The smokin’ sexy stylish Devil May Cry 5 is available worldwide starting today for the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, and PC.

This latest entry in the over-the-top action series drops you into the battleground of a new demonic invasion where humanity’s last hope rests in the hands of three demon hunters: Nero, Dante and newcomer V...

Smokin’ Sexy Stylish behind the scenes peek at Devil May Cry 5 filming!

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:00:00 Z

With just four days to go until Dante, Nero and V unleash their demonic powers onto the world we’ve just released a new video that goes behind the scenes to reveal how the characters came to life during the cut scene filming. You can download the SSS action video here.

Real life actors and models created the original dramatic combat scenes of Devil May Cry 5 and now, available exclusively in the Deluxe...

The Horror Classic Resident Evil® 2 is Reborn, Available Now Worldwide

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:00:00 Z

SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 25, 2019 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the hotly anticipated reimagining of the horror classic Resident Evil 2 is now available in North America and Europe. This retelling of the survival horror masterpiece was built from top to bottom using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, delivering breathtakingly realistic visuals, chilling sound design, an over-the-shoulder perspective, and modernized controls...

CAPCOM ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN STREET FIGHTER ™ PRO LEAGUE ESPORTS SERIES

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:00:00 Z

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 22, 2019) – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced a new esports series for its legendary Street Fighter™ fighting game franchise. Titled the “North American Street Fighter® Pro League,” the series features 3-on-3 team battles in Street Fighter™ V: Arcade Edition, with six teams formed from a mix of seasoned pros, newcomers and fan favorite players from North America...

Classic Samurai Adventure Onimusha: Warlords Available Today

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:00:00 Z

The legendary samurai adventure Onimusha: Warlords returns today, launching for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Set in a feudal world filled with magic, samurais and demon warriors, this classic game is available digitally today on all formats across North America and Europe for MSRP $19.99/€19.99/£15.99. Fans in North America have the option to purchase physical copies of Onimusha: Warlords for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One...

A Limited Time “1-Shot Demo” Event for Resident Evil 2 is Coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC!

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:00:00 Z

Horror fans around the world will get an intense sneak peek at Capcom’s hotly anticipated title Resident Evil 2 before its launch with a special demo event starting this week for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC players via Steam. Available to download for a limited time from Jan. 11 to Jan. 31, this will be the first opportunity for fans to experience the completely reimagined horror classic from home...

Street Fighter® V: Arcade Edition Welcomes Kage, the Newest World Warrior, Available Today

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:15:00 Z

Capcom® Pro Tour Confirmed for 2019 Season

As Capcom® Cup marks the end of one season and the start of another, Street Fighter® Executive Producer Yoshinori Ono unveiled a new World Warrior will join the Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition roster: Kage, the embodiment of “Satsui,” a raging spirit that was born out of humanity’s obsession with power. Available today, Kage is the first new character coming to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition for the upcoming season and is available...

CAPCOM ANNOUNCES MONSTER HUNTER WORLD: ICEBORNE™ EXPANSION FOR ACCLAIMED, RECORD-BREAKING ACTION RPG COMING AUTUMN 2019

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:30:00 Z

Additional Special Content Including Collaboration with The Witcher® Series and In-Game Anniversary Event Coming Early Next Year; Trial Version of Monster Hunter: World™ for Consoles Begins Tomorrow

SAN FRANCISCO – Dec. 10, 2018 – Hunters around the globe can prance in joy! Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Monster Hunter World: Iceborne™, a massive expansion for the highly-acclaimed more than 10 million unit-selling Monster Hunter: World™. The new content will be available for download in autumn 2019 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the...

Jackpot! Exclusive Xbox One Demo, V character details and further game features revealed for Devil May Cry 5!

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:30:00 Z

At The Game Awards in Los Angeles, Capcom and Microsoft revealed that the first Devil May Cry 5 demo will be available for download exclusively on the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X starting tomorrow, December 7^th. This smokin’, sexy, stylish demo sees players assume the role of young demon hunter Nero on the streets of Red Grave City as he takes on several demons including the Mighty Goliath in the eternal battle between the forces of good and evil...

ROB DYER JOINS CAPCOM U.S.A. AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:40:00 Z

Veteran Video Game Industry Executive to Lead Business Operations
for World-Class Publisher of Popular Video Game Series

SAN FRANCISCO – Nov. 12, 2018 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Rob Dyer has joined Capcom U.S.A., Inc. as chief operating officer. Reporting to CEO Kiichiro Urata, Dyer will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s publishing business including sales, marketing and operations in the Americas.
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CAPCOM ANNOUNCES FILM ADAPTATION OF BLOCKBUSTER MONSTER HUNTER™ GAME SERIES

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:00:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (October 4, 2018) - Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) today announced that their mega-hit video game series, Monster Hunter™, is being adapted for the big screen by Constantin Film with Paul W.S. Anderson directing.

“After living and breathing in the universe of Monster Hunter for 14 years we are thrilled with enormous anticipation to see our creations adapted for a theatrical release,” said Monster Hunter Series Producer, Ryozo...

Mega Man 11 is Available Today, Marking the Long-Awaited Return of the Legendary Blue Bomber

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0100

Ready, Set, BLAST! The long-awaited sequel Mega Man 11 is out starting today across North America both at retail and digitally for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, plus a digital release on Windows PC. In the US and Canada, a physical collector’s release is available for Nintendo Switch in limited quantities and includes a new Mega Man amiibo and more memorable, collectible goods...

Black Command Tactical Combat Sim Now Available For iOS and Android Devices

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0100

"Black Command," Capcom's covert mercenary strategy game is now available for iOS and Android devices. In the game players manage their own private military company (PMC) and lead a fierce band of mercenaries. As the commander, players must navigate the battle map and determine when, where and how to fight Battling through hotspots around the globe players will command their teams on assassinations, hostage rescue missions, convoy protection operations, and more! The lives of the squad members and the tides of war depend on their deft leadership...

Ride On! 'Monster Hunter Stories' Now Available For iOS and Android Devices

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0100

In a world where large monsters roam, and people everywhere make a living hunting, there's a remote village of people who follow a different set of customs. They are the Monster Riders, a people who don't hunt but instead form bonds with monsters. Unlike hunters, they raise and live in harmony with monsters, forming inseparable bonds with them using mysterious artifacts known as Kinship Stones...

More Horrors Unfold in Resident Evil 2

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:25:00 +0100

Today at Tokyo Game Show, Capcom unveiled a new trailer for its hotly anticipated game Resident Evil 2, which offers gamers a completely fresh take on the classic survival horror masterpiece. Delve deeper into the gripping events taking over Raccoon City, and follow the journey of rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they begin to uncover what’s behind the terrifying zombie outbreak...