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STREET FIGHTER V JOINS INTEL WORLD OPEN TOURNAMENT SERIES

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:00:00 +0100

Intel, a leader in gaming technology, announced the Intel World Open tournament that will take place in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Summer Games next year to showcase the excitement and influence of esports.

Intel will host the Intel World Open in the lead up to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, featuring Street Fighter V.

The Road to Tokyo 2020

About the Tournament: The Intel World Open will kick off with online...

Capcom Unveils Project Resistance; a New Experience Set in the Resident Evil Universe

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 02:00:00 +0100

Today at Tokyo Game Show (TGS), Capcom unveiled a new type of survival horror set in the Resident Evil universe, Project Resistance (working title). This asymmetric online five-person multiplayer game combines both cooperative and competitive dynamics, with the opportunity for players to create their own survival horror experience. Four Survivors must work together to escape an insidious experiment and outsmart the twisted Mastermind behind the scenes...

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Available Globally on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One Starting Today

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0100

An all-new Monster Hunter adventure begins today! Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling Monster Hunter: World, is now available globally for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X. A PC release will follow in January 2020...

Fan Favorite Zinogre Charges into Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0100

Capcom released a new trailer today revealing “shocking” new details for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling Monster Hunter: World. The video reveals the return of the fan-favorite thunder wolf wyvern, Zinogre, and includes a new look at the Elder Dragon Namielle, which dispenses powerful water-based attacks...

Warning: New Challenges Incoming - Mega Man™ Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Jumps to Consoles and PC on January 21, 2020

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0100

Ready your Z-Saber and prepare to megamerge as old friends and new heroes from the Mega Man universe unite in Mega Man™ Zero/ZX Legacy Collection. All four Mega Man Zero games, Mega Man ZX, and Mega Man ZX Advent are being offered together for the first time on the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ system, and Steam...

Upcoming Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Beta for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One Offers Four Quests, Including the Elder Dragon Velkhana

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0100

Ahead of the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne massive expansion’s global console release on September 6, Capcom today confirmed details about upcoming beta sessions, which offer four quest options for players to try at home. The Monster Hunter World: Iceborne PlayStation®4 beta will be available for all PS4™ users from 12:01am PDT on Friday, August 30 through 11:59pm PDT on Sunday, September 1...

New Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Trailer Reveals New Monsters, Free Guardian Armor and More!

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:01:00 +0100

Today, Capcom released a new trailer and an accompanying developer update video revealing cool new details for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling Monster Hunter: World. The videos reveal more info on returning and new monsters, including a closer look at Velkhana, the mysterious Elder Dragon that’s new to the series...

Esports Festival Hong Kong Removed From This Year’s Capcom Pro Tour

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:08:04 +0100

Capcom takes the safety of our players and community very seriously. Given the civic unrest that is currently taking place in Hong Kong, we have decided to remove Esports Festival Hong Kong from this year’s Capcom Pro Tour. This decision in no way reflects upon the tournament organizer, Cyber Games Arena, and has been done solely to help keep our community and players out of potential harm...

E. Honda, Lucia and Poison Being Added to Street Fighter™ V: Arcade Edition , All Available Starting August 4 th !

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:02:00 +0100

Three new challengers are joining the hard-hitting Street Fighter™ V: Arcade Edition (SFV: AE) roster, boosting the current lineup to an impressive 38 characters. Available starting August 4^th, E. Honda, Lucia and Poison are bringing their unique personalities and fighting styles to the game on both PlayStation 4 and Steam. Additionally, E. Honda’s iconic “Honda Sento” bathhouse stage has been modernized for SFV: AE and will also be available on August 4^th...

New Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Trailer Reveals Monster Subspecies, New Gathering Hub and More!

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0100

Today, Capcom released a new trailer and a developer update video packed with new details for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling Monster Hunter: World. The latest footage provides an overview of the newly confirmed subspecies variation of monsters, a look at the all new gathering hub in the Seliana headquarters, plus other gameplay improvements and additions...

North America Regional Finals and Capcom Cup 2019 Details Announced

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:16:15 +0100

Dates and details for the North American Regional Finals and Capcom Cup 2019.

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced dates and details for the North American Regional Finals and Capcom Cup 2019.

This year’s NA Regional Finals takes place on November 16-17 at the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Don’t forget, is the final of three all-new Super Premier Events introduced to CPT 2019.

The event will feature the open tournament, where players from all regions can compete for one last attempt at Global Leaderboard Points in order to qualify for Capcom Cup 2019...

Capcom Announces Asia Premier at Tokyo Game Show for Capcom Pro Tour

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:05:42 +0100

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced details for the Asia Premier to be held during Tokyo Game Show on September 14 – 15. Known formally as the Japan Premier, the event’s title has been adjusted to reflect the global nature of the tournament. World Warriors from around the globe are invited to participate and see if they have what it takes to be a champion!...

Step into the frozen lands of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in the PlayStation®4 beta!

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0100

Grab your thermals and hot drinks! Capcom today confirmed details for upcoming PlayStation®4 beta sessions, starting this week, for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling title of all time, Monster Hunter: World. First-time hunters and established series fans can prepare for hunting season with a sneak peek at the upcoming content in Iceborne, including the chilly Hoarfrost Reach locale, new monster and new gameplay options...

Capcom to Host Street Fighter League: Pro-US 2019 Mid-Season Finals at CEO

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:54:06 +0100

LOS ANGELES (June 5, 2019) – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the mid-season finals for the inaugural season of Street Fighter League Pro: US 2019 will be held Friday, June 28 at 5:00, PDT at CEO.

The Street Fighter League: Pro-US 2019 Mid-Season Final is the culmination of a double round robin tournament series featuring six teams and spanning 10 weeks of action...

Brand new Monster Hunter World: Iceborne trailer introduces frosty new storyline!

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0100

Ahead of the debut of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne at this year’s E3, Capcom has just released a brand new trailer providing a look at the story for the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling title of all time. With a deep content offering that rivals the volume of the original release of Monster Hunter: World, the upcoming Iceborne expansion will be coming to the PlayStation®4 computer...

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 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...

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...