Latest Capcom News

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  Michael Pachter Says On-Disc DLC Is ‘Plain Greed’

  Gaming analyst Michael Pachter offers his opinion on the recent swelling of on-disc DLC, saying that the practice was ‘plain greed’ on the part of game developers and publishers. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 28, 20126 Comments

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  Capcom Patching PC Versions of ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ & ‘Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition’

  In order to fix a few of the balancing issues that have plagued the games since their initial release, Capcom will be releasing patches for the PC versions of Street Fighter X Tekken and Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 26, 20121 Comment

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  Game Ranter Banter: Price Drops, Max Payne 3 Difficulty & Diablo 3 Bugs

  We talk about Diablo 3′s launch, Capcom and ‘Street Fighter x Tekken,’ 2K Marin’s XCOM Shooter, console price drops and the difficulty level of ‘Max Payne 3.’ Join us, and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | May 26, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ Getting New Gem Packs and Costume DLC

  Despite being still pretty broken, Capcom is rolling out some new downloads for ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ that include several gem packs and a costume swap DLC.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 26, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Dragon’s Dogma’ Review

  Capcom’s ‘Dragon’s Dogma’ boasts a complex and exciting combat system, but is that enough to carry the game or does its lackluster story just end up dogging those who play it? Read our review.

  by Curt Hutson | May 24, 201218 Comments

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  ‘Lost Planet 3′ Trailer & Screenshots Tease a Much Darker Game

  Capcom has released a new trailer for ‘Lost Planet 3′ – revealing that the looks to have more in common with ‘Dead Space’ than past ‘Lost Planet’ games.

  by Anthony Mole | May 23, 20122 Comments

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  ‘DmC Devil May Cry’ Releasing Early 2013

  Ninja Theory’s new take on the ‘Devil May Cry’ franchise has finally been given a release date, but unfortunately it’s not until next year.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 21, 20123 Comments

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  Capcom Attempts To Fix ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ Glitch, Breaks It More

  In what can be described as a serious error on Capcom’s part, an attempt to fix a few glitches in ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ has resulted in the creation of an even bigger, game-breaking glitch. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 21, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Lost Planet’ Spin-Off ‘EX Troopers’ Screenshots and Trailer

  Fans of ‘Lost Planet’ have a lot to look forward to in the coming months, and they can now add ‘E.X. Troopers’ to the list. Check out the first screenshots and trailer for the PS3 and 3DS exclusive Capcom title.

  by Riley Little | May 19, 20122 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 18th

  In the May 11th – 18th roundup we discuss ‘Serious Sam’ hitting XBLA, Infinity Ward’s new Community Manager, Cliffy B’s thoughts on Japanese gaming, THQ’s absence at Gamescom, and the overcrowded fighter genre.

  by Curt Hutson | May 18, 2012No Comments

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  Capcom ‘Re-Evaluating’ Their On-Disc DLC Plans

  Capcom has come under heavy fire from gamers for packing retail titles with heaps of on-disc DLC. This may soon be coming to an end, according to the developer’s Senior VP.

  by Riley Little | May 14, 201210 Comments

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  Capcom Projects Big Sales Numbers for ‘Resident Evil 6′

  Capcom has released projections for their upcoming 2012 slate of releases, including the highly anticipated ‘Resident Evil 6′ and ‘Devil May Cry’.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 12, 20124 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 4th

  In the April 27th – May 4th roundup we discuss ‘Metal Gear Rising’ heading to Vita, the successful Kickstarter for ‘Shadowrun Returns,’ the ‘Portal 2′ level editor, what PlayStation Plus will offer to subscribers and much, much more.

  by Curt Hutson | May 4, 20122 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 20th

  In the April 13th – 20th roundup, we discuss YouTube developing for next-gen consoles, ‘Marvel vs. Capcom 2′ coming to iOS, Xbox Live getting more kid friendly, the recent release of ‘Tribes: Ascend,’ a ‘Need for Speed’ movie and much, much more.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 20, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Lost Planet 3′ Devs Working On Another ‘Established Console Franchise’

  ‘Lost Planet 3′ developer Spark Unlimited is staffing up for a new ’3rd person action slasher’ game in an ‘established console franchise.’ Could it be a new ‘Onimusha’?

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 16, 20121 Comment

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 13th

  In the April 7th – 13th roundup we discuss the best Spidey game yet, a possible LucasArts MMO at E3, the first concept art for ‘Wasteland 2,’ the truth behind ‘Project X Zone,’ loads of new content coming to ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ and so much more.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 13, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil 6′ Pre-Order Bonuses are ‘Mercenaries Mode’ Maps

  New screenshots show off three ‘Mercenaries Mode’ maps for ‘Resident Evil 6.’ Each map will be a pre-order exclusive from one of three separate major retailers.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 13, 20121 Comment

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  Video Game Trailer Roundup: Friday April 13

  Check out trailers from Ghost Recon:Future Soldier, Crystal Chronicles, The Witcher 2, Max Payne 3, Devil May Cry, Super Monday Night, the Game of Thrones RPG, Mortal Kombat & Prototype 2.

  by Tyler Schirado | Apr 13, 20121 Comment

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  New Trailers for Diablo 3, Steel Battalion & Starhawk

  Read on for the ‘Diablo 3′ Barbarian trailer, a Starhawk trailer featuring you and your friends, and a pair of trailers for ‘Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor’ in this co-op game trailer roundup.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 11, 2012No Comments

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  PC News: ‘Lost Planet 3′ and ‘Dark Souls’ Headed to PC, ‘Witcher 2′ 360 Comparison Video

  While both ‘Lost Planet 3′ and ‘Dark Souls’ were announced as coming to the PC, a new video shows off how the 360 port of ‘The Witcher 2′ holds up against the PC version.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 11, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil 6′ Gets Very Expensive Limited Edition

  Japan’s Limited Edition of ‘Resident Evil 6′ will cost $1,300 and come with a replica of Leon Kennedy’s leather jacket, oh and it comes with the game too.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 11, 201211 Comments

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  Capcom: ‘Resident Evil 6′ Contains 30 Hours of Gameplay; ‘Horrific Atmosphere’

  ‘Resident Evil 6′ director Eiichiro Sasaki promises a thirty hour campaign in the upcoming action-horror title – as well as details the tone of the game’s three branching narrative paths.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 11, 20124 Comments

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  New ‘Resident Evil 6′ Release Date, Campaign Details & Trailer

  A swarm of new ‘Resident Evil 6′ details has escaped from Capcom’s ‘Captivate’ event, revealing juicy tidbits on the game’s campaign, characters, enemies and new release date.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 10, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Lost Planet 3′ Official Trailer and Details Revealed

  Story details and a brand new trailer for ‘Lost Planet 3′ reveal a prequel to Capcom’s ‘Lost Planet’ series, with a new developer at the helm.

  by Riley Little | Apr 10, 20123 Comments

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  The Future of Survival Horror

  ‘Silent Hill: Downpour’ Producer Tomm Hulett and ‘Resident Evil:Revelations’ Producer Masachika Kawata offer their thoughts on the future of survival horror games.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 9, 20123 Comments

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  Capcom Producer Says He’s Seen Nothing for ‘Tekken X Street Fighter’

  Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono says he hasn’t seen anything about ‘Tekken X Street Fighter’ and even joked that gamers might not see the final game until 2018.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 9, 20128 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Mass Effect 3 DLC, Rushed Games, Online Passes & OMGPOP

  This week’s Game Ranter Banter tackles the topics of anti-consumer behavior, OMGPOP, video game crossovers, mediocre March releases and Mass Effect 3 DLC. Join in and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 7, 20129 Comments

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  Capcom: DLC And Disc-Locked Content Are The Same

  Capcom responds to user complaints to the Better Business Bureau regarding disc-locked content present on ‘Street Fighter X Tekken.’

  by Zak Islam | Apr 3, 201224 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 1st

  In the March 23rd – April 1st roundup we discuss free-to-play ‘World of Mercenaries’ and ‘Phantasy Star Online 2,’ a not so surprising ‘Angry Birds Space’ update, MLB.TV, a secret Namco Bandai project, and so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 2, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Devil May Cry HD Collection’ May Be Available Right Now

  Though competing stories are circulating, it appears that ‘Devil May Cry HD Collection’ may have had its street date broken, or maybe Capcom gave the okay.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 31, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ Review

  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ attempts to take the series in a different direction through a team-shooter but is the trip back to the ill-fated city worth the detour? Read our review.

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 29, 201213 Comments

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  Nominees Announced for 2012 Canadian Videogame Awards

  Assassin’s Creed, Deus Ex, FIFA, Fight Night Champion and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP headline the list of nominees for the 2012 Canadian Videogame Awards.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 28, 20126 Comments

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  Capcom: ‘Resident Evil 6′ Too Big for the Survival Horror Genre

  Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil: Revelations’ producer Masachika Kawata asserts that the survival horror market is too niche for the ‘Resident Evil’ series – and claims that ‘Resident Evil 6′ will push the franchise even further into the action genre.

  by Ben Kendrick | Mar 23, 201236 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ Launch Trailer

  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ has released today! The opportunity to fill the shoes of the evil Umbrella Corporation has finally come and new trailer has been released to celebrate its arrival!

  by Tyler Schirado | Mar 20, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ DLC Characters Hacked, Used Online

  The on-disc DLC characters for ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ have been unlocked by hackers and used over Xbox Live. Capcom is working with Microsoft to ban those responsible.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 19, 201214 Comments

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  ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ DLC Prices Revealed

  Capcom has detailed and priced a veritable tidal wave of DLC for ‘Street Figher X Tekken,’ including the game’s controversial on-disc DLC characters.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 16, 201221 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ Gets Free Spec-Ops DLC

  Available as DLC for ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City,’ gamers will be able to take control of the US Government Special Operations Squad for a mission that will have fans of the series flashing back to ‘Resident Evil 3.’

  by Tyler Schirado | Mar 16, 20125 Comments

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  Capcom Acknowledges Miscommunication with ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ DLC

  Capcom Senior Vice President Christian Svensson further explains the situation regarding DLC for ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’, and acknowledges that communication was handled poorly.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 14, 20126 Comments

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  Capcom Talks New ‘Resident Evil 6′ Details; Balancing Old & New Audiences

  Capcom’s Christian Svensson discusses the publisher’s choice to release ‘Resident Evil 6′ dead-center in the Holiday game season – as well as promises the title will ‘scratch the itch’ of both action and survival horror fans.

  by Ben Kendrick | Mar 14, 201216 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Assassin’s Creed 3, Mass Effect 3 Hate & Molyneux’s New Gig

  This week’s Game Ranter Banter has our writers discuss the ‘Mass Effect 3′ hate, ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′, platform exclusive content, Peter Molyneux’s departure from Lionhead and ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’s’ overabundance of DLC.

  by Anthony Mole | Mar 10, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ Review

  The newest Capcom crossover ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ attempts to combine two of fightings’ best franchises, but are they a match made in heaven or do they fall short of their individual reputations? Read our review!

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 7, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil 6′ Dynamic Conversation System Revealed

  ‘Resident Evil 6′ will feature a new conversation system that seamlessly blends with gameplay, and that is influenced by any given player’s actions.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 6, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ Nemesis Mode Only for Xbox 360

  Capcom has recently announced Nemesis Mode, a new exclusive online competitive multiplayer mode Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City only for Xbox 360.

  by Tyler Schirado | Mar 6, 201228 Comments

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  ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ DLC Found On Disc, Capcom Responds

  The 12 DLC characters for ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ have ben found on the game’s retail disc, resulting in another fan backlash. This time Capcom has issued a statement.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 5, 201219 Comments

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  ‘Darkstalkers’ Game Already in Development; Next on Capcom’s Slate

  A source claims that after finishing development on ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ Capcom began work on their long rumored ‘Darkstalkers’ project.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 5, 20125 Comments

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  New Cobalt Blue Nintendo 3DS & 3DS Bundles Hitting Japan

  Nintendo reveals the new Cobalt Blue 3DS color variant and announces five new 3DS bundles for consumers to ogle over – including a ‘Fire Emblem’ bundle.

  by Riley Little | Mar 2, 20123 Comments

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  Capcom, Namco & Sega Tease Mystery 3DS Collaboration

  The first teaser to the Capcom, Namco Bandai, and Sega 3DS proejct has been released and with very little clues, it has gamers scratching their heads.

  by Tyler Schirado | Mar 2, 201210 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: February 24th

  In the February 17th-24th wrap-up, we discuss Remedy’s ‘Alan Wake’ PC financial success, Tim Schafer’s view on closed platforms, a possible Valve console and much, much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 24, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Asura’s Wrath’ Review

  Capcom and CyberConnect2 create a game that’s unmatched with ‘Asura’s Wrath’ — but does its non-traditional, outrageous gameplay make for a fun experience or will it wind up facing the player’s wrath? Read our review.

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 23, 201210 Comments

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  Street Fighter’s Ryu Faces ‘Asura’s Wrath’ in Upcoming DLC

  Ryu of ‘Street Fighter’ fame will be going head-to-head with Asura in some upcoming downloadable content for ‘Asura’s Wrath’.

  by Riley Little | Feb 19, 2012No Comments

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  Darkstalkers Trademark Registered By Capcom Japan

  In light of a new registered trademark, Capcom might continue their fighting game streak by releasing a new entry in the ‘Darkstalkers’ series.

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 16, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ Final Four Characters Revealed

  Capcom has revealed the final four characters to round out the roster for ‘Street Fighter X Tekken.’ Check out the new screenshots and trailers, and when PC fans can expect its release.

  by Dwayne Holder | Feb 15, 20127 Comments

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  New ‘Resident Evil 6′ Story Details and Screenshots

  Capcom has released, along with a bunch of screenshots, some new info about the characters, zombies, and movement systems in ‘Resident Evil 6′.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 15, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil: Revelations’ Review

  Is ‘Resident Evil: Revelations’ the answer to 3DS owner’s prayers for another great showpiece, or is it dead in the water? Read our review.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 13, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Operation Raccoon City’ Meant To Broaden The Series’ Market

  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ is taking the series in a new direction and the game’s Producer, Masachika Kawata, sheds some light on whether this title will entice new fans or simply burn bridges.

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 6, 20122 Comments

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  Removing ‘Survival Horror’ Made Developing ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ Hard

  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ producer, Masachiki Kawata admits that creating an action-focused ‘RE” game was difficult – since they had to leave-out a lot of traditional survival horror elements.

  by Trung Bui | Feb 4, 20126 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: February 3rd

  In the January 28 – February 3 wrap-up, we discuss Angry Birds piracy, the record breaking LittleBigPlanet, the future of NetherRealm Studios, new IPs in development and so, so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 3, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Vita’ Trailer & Screenshot Frenzy

  Capcom releases a hefty handful of ‘Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Vita’ screenshots and gameplay video. The fighter releases later this month as part of the Vita’s launch line-up.

  by Trung Bui | Feb 2, 20122 Comments

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  Timed Xbox Exclusivity for ‘Resident Evil 6′ Demo Explained

  Though a little vague in their reasoning, Capcom has explained why the demo for ‘Resident Evil 6′ will be first launching on the Xbox 360.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 2, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ Spec Ops Squad & USS Trailer

  Take a closer look at the characters behind the Umbrella Secret Service and the US Government Special Operations Squad in this brand new trailer for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.

  by Tyler Schirado | Feb 2, 20124 Comments