June2022
News Capcom Airing Dragon's Dogma 10th Anniversary Video Broadcast Later This Week
"We hope you check it out"
Update [Mon 13th Jun, 2022 23:25 BST]: During the Capcom Showcase, it was announced there would be a special Dragon's Dogma video event airing on June 16th / 17th on YouTube. This will include a special video celebrating 10 years of the series. Original story [Tue 24th May, 2022 03:05 BST]: Capcom's action RPG series...
Capcom is also offering some free classics
Following on from a Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium leak, the company has now locked in the release date for its second compilation in this series. It'll be launching next month on the 22nd of July for all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. As already confirmed there'll be a whopping 32 classics in this...
News New Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Footage Leads Hunt Against Lunagaron
Awoooo
The official Monster Hunter Twitter account has shared some brand new footage of the upcoming expansion to Monster Hunter Rise. With Sunbreak launching on 30th June, you'll be going up against some brand new (and returning) ferocious monsters. Where To Buy Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition, Pro Controller And amiibo In the...
News Oops, It Looks Like Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium's Line-Up Has Leaked
And there's some crossover...
Update: Capcom's made it official - announcing the collection will drop on 22nd July. Find out more in our latest post: Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Brings 32 Classics To Nintendo Switch This July, Here's Your First Look Capcom's second Arcade Stadium collection was annou
News Capcom Announces A New Digital Showcase, Streaming Live June 13th
"news and updates for upcoming Capcom games"
Hot off the heels of Sega's Sonic Central announcement, Capcom has now announced its own livestream digital event - bringing fans the "latest Capcom game information". It'll be broadcast on the 13th of June via the official Capcom YouTube and Twitch channels and is expected to run for "around" 35th...
News Cuddle Up To These Stubbins 'Monster Hunter' Plushies On Your Next Quest
Always take a friend along
Being a dedicated Monster Hunter isn't always easy. Capcom's series is well known for its often brutal and unforgiving nature, pitting players against some of the most fearsome beasts video gaming has ever witnessed. Fans of the franchise can take some comfort, then, in knowing that famed plush brand Stubbins has just...
News 30 Years On, The Fan-Made 'Final Fight Ultimate' Is Set To Reignite The 16-bit Console War
Punching up
Final Fight is one of the definitive games of the side-scrolling beat 'em up genre, no doubt about it. Released in arcades in 1989, the game was ported to the SNES the following year, with multiple things missing such as Level 4, an entire character, and no two-player mode. Despite being something of a flawed conversion, the fact that...
News Capcom's Next Street Fighter Game Won't Be A PlayStation Console Exclusive
It's a win for gamers
Nintendo systems and Street Fighter games have a long-running history, but the last time we actually got a proper mainline game was Street Fighter IV 3D Edition for the 3DS. The situation hasn't just been tough for Nintendo fans, either. Xbox players missed out on Street Fighter 5 last generation due to Capcom doing a deal with...
Hands On Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Is Looking Like A Mighty Meaty Hunk Of DLC
More than just new monsters and new quests
Monster Hunter Rise is tremendous — if you haven't played it, you only have to look at our review to see how much we loved it — so when Capcom asked if we fancied having a pop at the honking new DLC expansion titled Sunbreak, we couldn't say no. We got to have a go at just two of the quests on offer...
May2022
Soapbox Chasing The 'Real' Monster Hunter Rise Ending Has Restored My Faith In Online Gaming
Everyone is so lovely and stylish
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've got on their minds. Today, Tom goes online and finds lots of nice, friendly, helpful people... There's a majority of very normal, charming individuals that love video games. Of course, you...
Soapbox Dragon's Dogma Is A Janky, Weird, Ageing RPG, And Everyone Should Play It
Pawn stars
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen turned 10 years old this week, and to celebrate, Kate's been reminiscing about her first time playing it, and her love for Grocco... On the surface, Dragon's Dogma looks like any other 2010s RPG. It's got dragons, it's got swords, it's got side quests. You've played Skyrim. You've played Dark Souls. You know...
News Five New Street Fighter Characters Enter The Ring Today In Ubisoft's Brawlhalla
M. Bison, Luke, Sakura, Ken and Dhalsim
Ubisoft and Capcom have teamed up once more to add five more Street Fighter legends to the roster of Brawlhalla, as part of the "Street Fighter Part II Epic Crossover Event". Those five characters are: Dhalsim Epic Crossover for Rayman – Self-disciplined but stern, Dhalsim can stretch his body and...
News Street Fighter Vs. TMNT Action Figure Sets Launching Later This Year
Who would win?
If you're looking to go beyond video games, and happen to be a fan of both Street Fighter and TMNT, you might be interested in the Street fighter vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure sets launching later this year. In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Street Fighter, Playmates Toys will be releasing four SF vs TMNT...
News Feast Your Eyeballs On More New Weapon Moves In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
One for you Bow stylists
This past week Capcom has been releasing video demonstrations for the many weapons of Monster Hunter Rise, with a focus on new Switch Skills that'll be introduced with the Sunbreak expansion. Another three videos have now landed to showcase more smart moves. This time around we have the Bow, Charge Blade and Gunlance, all...
News Here's A Look At Follower Quests In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
They're better at the game than us
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, a 'massive expansion' for the game, is creeping ever closer. Due on 30th June, it'll add a whole lot of content and also new features, one of which is Follower Quests. Revealed in a Digital Event for the game earlier this month, these are single-player only and involve you heading...
News Capcom Showcases New Weapon Skills For Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
More stuff to forget when a big monster is leaping at you
Monster Hunter Rise is a marvellous videogame, but on 30th June it'll (hopefully) get even better with the arrival of its 'massive expansion' - Sunbreak. The DLC will add a new location, cast, additional and overhauled monsters, along with some interesting gameplay tweaks and mechanics. In...
News Capcom Releasing "Multiple Major New Titles" By March 31, 2023
Here's what you can expect
Capcom also released its earnings report yesterday - recording another year of record sales and profits. Along with this sales update, it also mentioned how it planned to release "multiple major new titles" by March 31, 2023. While only a small amount of these games are currently locked in for the Nintendo Switch, at the...
News Capcom Reports Another Year Of Record-High Sales And Profits
Monstrous figures
Capcom has had yet another hugely successful year. In a report published by the company today, it has announced that its operating income in the year ending March 2022 is up by 24% and net income is up by 30.6% compared to the 2020-2021 period. That means Capcom has had nine consecutive years of operating income growth. A lot of...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Event Reveals Follower Quests, New Monsters And More
Along with a snazzy new trailer, of course
Today brought us the May Monster Hunter Digital Event, which unsurprisingly was dedicated to the upcoming 'massive expansion' for Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak; it launches on 30th June. The headline part of the broadcast was the flashy new trailer (above) that set the scene for some further details. An...
Watch Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event (May) - Live!
Gear up for 'exciting new info'
Monster Hunter Rise is getting close to the release of its 'massive expansion', with Sunbreak due to launch on 30th June. We now have another Digital Event to look forward to, with the expansion's Director Yoshitake Suzuki taking the lead. It's promised that "the development team is set to reveal exciting new info...
News Capcom Reiterates That 13GB Monster Hunter Rise Update Will Be Mandatory For Online Play
Even if you don't buy the Sunbreak expansion
Update [6th May at 13:30BST]: Capcom has published an updated customer information page (Japanese), reiterating the information from the March event that you'll need to download and install a 13GB update on 30th June in order to access online play in Monster Hunter Rise. It'll be mandatory for online...
News Ace Attorney's 20th Anniversary Concert Takes Place Later This Week
Here's the full tracklist
As you might recall, the Ace Attorney series is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. Yep, it's been a whole 20 years since the series originally made its Japanese debut on the Game Boy Advance in 2001. It's still going strong 20 years later, and to pay respect to the series, a special 20th anniversary orchestral...
News Capcom Fighting Collection Is Getting A Global Physical Release, Pre-Orders Now Live
Update: Pre-orders appear at US retailers
Update: If you were wanting to get your hands on a copy of the standard physical edition, you're in luck! Pre-orders for the game have now appeared across a number of popular US retailers – we've added all the links you need in our original article below. Original Article (Wed 23rd Feb, 2022 12:45 GMT):...
April2022
News There'll Be A Playable Demo Of Capcom Fighting Collection At Combo Breaker
The fight begins May 27th
If you want to get your hands on the Capcom Fighting Collection and happen to be located in the US, you might want to head on down to this year's Combo Breaker esports tournament taking place next month. Not only will this upcoming collection have a playable demo at the event, but fans will also be able to claim a free...
News Two More Legendary Street Fighters Drop Into Fortnite
Blanka and Sakura are ready for battle
Following on from Ryu and Chun-Li, and Cammy and Guile, the free-to-play battle royale game Fortnite has now added another two Street Fighter characters. This time around we've got the World Warriors Blanka and Sakura - appearing in a new special cup. It's all to celebrate 35 years of Street Fighter. These...