Developer- and Publisher-specific Articles: Capcom

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen gameplay trailer released

A new gameplay trailer has been released for Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, the upcoming enhanced re-release. The minute-plus-long video shows some of the dangers that will greet players during their time in the newly added Bitterblack Isle, including Necrophagous, beasts that seek out decomposing flesh; a cave-dwelling Elder Ogre; a Cursed Dragon; and fog-spewing Garms.

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PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

DmC Devil May Cry – Bloody Palace launches, Vergil’s Downfall dated

DmC Devil May Cry (360, PC, PS3) Vergil's Downfall DLC Release Date Announcement - Screenshot 1

Bloody Palace Mode, the post-campaign 100-level, five-boss gauntlet, is now available for DmC Devil May Cry. The free download will be joined shortly by Vergil’s Downfall, though not quite as soon as expected. Dante’s brother will be setting out on his new adventure on March 5 for PC and PS3, and May 6 for 360. The digital add-on will include a new storyline, along with new enemies, weapons, combos, and locations, as well four difficulty levels.

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DLC, PC News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Capcom Arcade Cabinet – Game Pack 1 now on PSN, Live tomorrow

Capcom Arcade Cabinet (360, PS3) Game Pack 1 Launch Announcement - Screenshot 1

The first Game Pack has launched on PSN for Capcom Arcade Cabinet, and will be launching tomorrow on Live Arcade. The $4.99/400 MS Point set includes 1943: The Battle of Midway, Avengers, and Black Tiger. Black Tiger is also a free solo release because it includes the Capcom Arcade platform, which is used to access the other titles as well as those in future game packs. Platformer fans looking for more action after Black Tiger can check out the beat ‘em up Avengers, while shooter fans can take to the Pacific in 1943.

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PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Darkstalkers Resurrection to launch March 12 for PS3, 13 for 360

Darkstalkers Resurrection (360, PS3) Release Date Announcement - Screenshot 1

Darkstalkers Resurrection, the double pack download that includes Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3, has been officially dated. PlayStation 3 owners will be able to download the set off PSN for $14.99 on March 12, while those going the 360 route will be able to download it off Live Marketplace for 1200 MS Points on March 13.

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PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Capcom Arcade Cabinet detailed, schedule and screens released

Capcom Arcade Cabinet (360, PS3) Schedule Announcement - Screenshot 1

Capcom has released the full schedule for their upcoming download compilation, Capcom Arcade Cabinet. The set will be released in waves, dubbed Game Packs, over PSN and Live Arcade. The first set will feature a free release, Black Tiger, and Game Pack 1 (1943: The Battle of Midway, Avengers, Black Tiger) for $4.99/400 MS Points on February 19 on PSN and 20 on Live. There is even a two-game bonus pack for those who purchase all five for-pay sets. The entire schedule is available below, under a new batch of screenshots, and includes over 20 8-bit titles.

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PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Resident Evil 6 getting Siege Mode in March, new mode for PC

Resident Evil 6 (360 PC PS3) PC Mercenaries and DLC Announcement - Screenshot 1

Capcom has announced that the PC version of Resident Evil 6 will include a tweaked version of Mercenaries, The Mercenaries: No Mercy. No Mercy will provide for a more difficult experience by having not only more enemies to contend with overall but also more on-screen than before. It was also announced that console owners will be receiving the fourth downloadable mode, Siege Mode, in March for $3.99/320 MS Points. In Siege, two to six players will split into two teams with one side attempting to destroy a rookie BSAA agent and the other attempting to save him. Each game lasts two rounds with each team getting a chance to save or take down the rookie.

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DLC, PC News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen detailed, release date announced

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (360, PS3) Release Date Announcement - Screenshot 1

Capcom has released new details about the expansion to their action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. Scheduled to launch for 360 and PS3 on April 23 as a download and on disc, Dark Arisen will feature a new area, over 25 new enemies, a new skill tier, 100-plus new pieces of equipment with new enhancement tiers, 14 new augments, greater character customization, item appraisal, optional Japanese voice track, and all of the content from the original game. Given that the original is one of our favorites from last year, that, as well as the $39.99 price tag, is great news. Veterans can look forward to easier travel and a refined menu system, plus a handful of extras: 100,000 Rift Crystals, unlimited Ferrystones, and the six-costume Gransys Armour Pack.

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PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

Resident Evil Revelations coming to 360, PC, PS3, and Wii U

Resident Evil Revelations (360, PC, PS3, Wii U) Announcement - Screenshot 1

Capcom announced that they will be bringing Resident Evil Revelations, a previously 3DS-only release, to the 360, PC, PS3, and Wii U. The popular entry, set between Resident Evil 4 and 5, is slated to ship to retail on May 21 for 360, PS3, and Wii U, and launch online for PC and PS3. The 360 and Wii U will also have downloadable releases, but at an unspecified later date. The new versions will receive graphical upgrades, as well as a new difficulty mode, a new enemy type, and new weapons and skill sets for Raid Mode.

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PC News, PlayStation 3 News, Wii U, Xbox 360 News

Project X Zone coming to North America, screens released

Project X Zone (3DS) NA Announcement - Art Small

Namco Bandai has announced that they will be bringing over the crossover strategy-RPG Project X Zone. The Banpresto- and Monolith Soft-developed 3DS release features 50-plus characters from various Capcom, Namco Bandai, and Sega properties venturing out in twos as a Pair Unit, with a third assisting Solo Unit, in an attempt to seal a rift in time and space that is causing the universes to merge. Players can look forward to such pairings as Akira and Dante, Chun Li and Sakura, and Frank West and Jin.

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 3DS, Wii U demo, release date announced

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (3DS, Wii U) Demo and Release Date Announcement - Screenshot 1

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will close out this winter pulling double duty when it launches for both the 3DS and Wii U on March 19. Both games will also be available digitally around the same time. For those wanting to give the game a try before release, a playable demo is scheduled to go live for both systems on February 21.

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