Capcom News Articles
Sunday15th Dec 2024
News Get Ready For Okami's Sequel With This Bargain eShop Sale
Experience the original "legendary masterpiece" in HD
One of the standout announcements at The Game Awards this week was the news Capcom's legendary action-adventure game Okami would be getting a sequel. The original game's director Hideki Kamiya (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta) will be leading the project, but it could potentially be some time before...
Friday13th Dec 2024
News Okami Sequel Announced, Will Be Directed By Hideki Kamiya
Here's the project teaser trailer
One of the highlights of this year's Game Awards show was Capcom revealing a sequel to the legendary action-adventure game Okami is now in development. The original game's director Hideki Kamiya (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta) will return for this new project. No platforms or release date have been announced just yet,...
Friday6th Dec 2024
Capcom's fighter welcomes "good girl" Mai early next year
During the development of Smash Ultimate's DLC, game director Masahiro Sakurai revealed he couldn't add Mai Shiranui from SNK's fighting series because Smash was for the "good boys and girls". While Mai unfortunately missed out on joining Nintendo's all-star brawler, one game she will make a...
Thursday5th Dec 2024
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Switch Physical Pre-Orders Are Now Live (US)
Includes a special Capcom vs. SNK comic
Although we don't have a release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2 just yet, the good news is physical pre-orders are already live in the US. This includes physical editions for both the Switch and PlayStation 4. There'll also be a 48-page Capcom vs. SNK comic (which we guess is similar to the one in...
Saturday30th Nov 2024
Video Here's The Official Mega Man Trailer For Amazon's 'Secret Level' Series
The "groundbreaking" anthology debuts next month
At Opening Night Live in August, Amazon shared a teaser of its new anthology series 'Secret Level' from the "creative minds behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS. It's a series focused on "original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games" and we've now got our first look at the...
Thursday21st Nov 2024
News MvC: Fighting Collection Shows Off Bonus Comic Included With Physical Version
Available "while supplies last"
In case you missed it, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is getting a physical Switch release this week. If you do happen to be picking up a hard copy, select regions and stores will be offering a bonus physical comic while supplies last. It's a "new" 32 page physical copy and will come "packed in...
Wednesday13th Nov 2024
News Pokémon Unite Developer Releasing New Monster Hunter Game For Mobile Devices
Featuring the "core gameplay experience" of the series
Capcom has today revealed its new Monster Hunter game for mobile devices, and unlike previous spin-off titles for the same platform, this one will offer up a "core gameplay experience" similar to the mainline series. Introducing Monster Hunter Outlanders - it's a collaboration with the Chinese...
Tuesday12th Nov 2024
News Capcom's Hideaki Itsuno Helms New LightSpeed Development Studio In Japan
There's a Buzz around this LightSpeed
LightSpeed Studios, the team behind PUBG Mobile and survival RPG Undawn, has launched a new game development studio in Japan helmed by none other than Capcom legend Hideaki Itsuno (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz). Itsuno announced that he was stepping down from Capcom back in August, after over 30 years working at...
Monday4th Nov 2024
Anniversary The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap Turns 20 Today
Picori of the bunch
We're used to donning our finest party hats when a big birthday rolls around here at Nintendo Life, but today's celebration calls for a special piece of talking headwear. No cardboard cone will suffice today. We need something green, something intrusive, something with the spirit of an acclaimed mage trapped inside it... and with...
Wednesday23rd Oct 2024
News Capcom Celebrates Resident Evil With An Adorable Trailer And Heavy Discounts
Up to 75% off mainline entries
With the Resident Evil franchise rapidly approaching its 30th anniversary in 2026, chances are you've gotten pretty familiar with Capcom's survival horror series by now. If somehow you've not, a newly released trailer titled 'Ode to Horror: A Celebration of Resident Evil' will at least provide an abstract snapshot of...
Friday4th Oct 2024
Poll Resident Evil 6 Turns 12 - Does It Really Deserve Its Dire Reputation?
Misunderstood, or just a mess?
Believe it or not, there was once a time when survival horror was well and truly on its arse. Around 2012, Capcom was shepherding its flagship Resident Evil franchise in a much more action-oriented direction, Konami had seemingly left Silent Hill to rot (until the spectacular P.T demo would provide some welcome, but...
Wednesday2nd Oct 2024
Adjustments, bug fixes and more
It's been almost a month since Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics arrived on the Switch. With this in mind, Capcom has today rolled out a new update, containing some new features and a bunch of bug fixes. Version 1.0.2 includes regional limits being "relaxed" for online matches as well as a number...
Saturday28th Sep 2024
News Capcom Says It Will Continue To Grow The Ace Attorney Series
And insists it "won't stop producing content"
Ace Attorney fans worried about the series dropping off can seemingly relax, with Capcom recently easing any concerns in a recent interview. Speaking to Netlab, Capcom's Kenichi Hashimoto has mentioned how the Japanese developer and publisher "won't stop" producing Ace Attorney content. There are...
Friday27th Sep 2024
News Hold It! Capcom Will Premiere A "Special" Ace Attorney Intro Video At TGS 2024
We've got no objections to this
Update #2 [Sun 29th Sep, 2024 17:30 BST]: Capcom's special introduction video to the Ace Attorney series is now live on YouTube. You can check it out above. Update #1 [Sat 28th Sep, 2024 09:30 BST]: Capcom has provided an official update ahead of this trailer, asking fans to manage their expectations, and noting...
Friday20th Sep 2024
News Capcom Outlines Its 'Tokyo Game Show 2024' Online Program
Expect the latest titles and more
The Tokyo Game Show is fast approaching and more developers are revealing their plans for this year's event. Capcom has now lifted the lid on its own schedule, revealing it will be running its online program from 26th September 2024. Fans can expect the following titles to feature as well as the upcoming release...
Tuesday17th Sep 2024
News Marvel Vs. Capcom Players Beware, Fighting Game Legend Justin Wong Is Crushing Online Opponents
Well and truly taken for a ride
We've all been having fun with Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics over the past few weeks, right? If you answered "yes," then you probably haven't come up against a formidable online opponent called 'Wazzler'. That's because Wazzler is better known as Justin Wong, the fighting game legend and...
Sunday15th Sep 2024
News Mega Man Joins Free-To-Play Platform Fighter Brawlhalla Later This Month
Rock on
Ubisoft's free-to-play platform fighter Brawlhalla has played host to all sorts of collaborations over the years and the latest one sees the blue bomber Mega Man join the battle. According to an official update, he'll arrive later this month on 25th September 2024. He'll also be joined by Rush and Beat. No other details have been shared...
Friday13th Sep 2024
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection For Switch Confirmed As "Code In Box" Release (Europe)
It seems other regions will still get a physical cartridge
As you might have seen, the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection made its digital debut on the Switch this week. It will be followed by a physical release on 22nd November 2024. Unfortunately, there won't be a proper physical release on Nintendo's platform in Europe. Capcom provided this...
Thursday12th Sep 2024
Poll Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Is Out Today, Will You Be Getting It?
Go on, tell us
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is finally available on the Nintendo Switch eShop today. It's had some impressive reviews so far, including our own here on Nintendo Life (we gave it an "excellent" nine out of ten stars). This package includes a total of seven classic fighting games, rollback netcode, bonus...
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Producer Voices Interest In New Entry (Again)
The team is up for it, but needs fans to "show their support"
This week marks the arrival of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on the Switch and multiple other platforms. The collection's producer has already voiced interest in a new entry in the future, and now he's reiterated this in another interview. Speaking to Comicbook.com about the...
Tuesday10th Sep 2024
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
"A must-own for fighting game fans"
The big week has arrived for the fighting game community, with the launch of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Many fighting game fans already suspected this was going to be an all-star package, and it seems like it's living up to expectations. In our own review here on Nintendo Life, we've...
Wednesday4th Sep 2024
News Capcom Outlines Changes To Each Game In 'Fighting Collection 2'
Visual changes, certain characters made playable and more
One of the major surprises during Nintendo's Partner Showcase was the Capcom Fighting Collection 2, coming in 2025. This new collection will contain eight games (covering series like Street Fighter and Capcom vs. SNK) and will also come with a bunch additional settings, training modes,...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Here's what the critics think
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is out on the Nintendo Switch this week and the reviews are now rolling in. Generally, it seems to have been well-received, with many outlets noting how it's well worth a look if you're a longtime fan of the Ace Attorney series. First up, here's our review here on Nintendo Life...
Tuesday3rd Sep 2024
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection Spotlights Two More Games
Out on Switch next week
Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection will launch on the Switch next week, and ahead of the big day, Capcom has been releasing highlights of each game in the collection. The latest videos give us a look at 'X-Men vs. Street Fighter' - another all-star fighting game that originally landed in arcades in 1996. Its roster is...
Monday2nd Sep 2024
News Miles Edgeworth Gets Suspicious In Among Us Crossover
"The guilty will always lie to avoid being found out"
Among Us continues to stack up the crossovers, and in a week's time, we think one of the funniest ones yet will be dropping in the game for free. On 9th September, the little space beans will be able to dress up as Miles Edgeworth, our favourite prosecutor from Ace Attorney. The outfit is as...
Saturday31st Aug 2024
News Capcom's Hideaki Itsuno Leaves After 30 Years, Starts New Role In September
"I will start developing a new game in a new environment"
The Japanese video game director Hideaki Itsuno has announced he'll be leaving Capcom after "30 years and 5 months" and it's effective immediately. In a brief message on social media, he thanked fans for their long-term support of the games and characters he's been responsible for over the...
Wednesday28th Aug 2024
Video MvC Fighting Collection 'Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter' Spotlight
Seven games in one collection
Capcom has released another new trailer for Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection. This time it's for Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter. This game was originally released in arcades in 1997 and will be one of seven games in this upcoming collection. This fighter introduced a whole host of heroes - allowing players...
Tuesday27th Aug 2024
News 'Power Stone' Is Coming To Switch In 'Capcom Fighting Collection 2'
Plus SF Alpha 3 Upper, vs. SNKs, and more
As part of today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase presentation, Capcom has revealed a follow-up to 2022's Capcom Fighting Collection, and this one will include cult 3D fighter Power Stone and its sequel, plus a host of other games, including some Capcom/SNK cro
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Punches Up September Release
Physical editions coming later
We were hoping we'd get a release date for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics during today's Partner Showcase, and Capcom has delivered. The upcoming compilation for these classic fighting games will be launched on the Switch eShop on 12th September 2024. Pre-orders are available now on the Switch...
Friday23rd Aug 2024
News Hold It! An Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Free Demo Is Now Available
Transfer your save over to the full game
Just like the twists and turns of the courtroom, Capcom has today pulled a last-minute "not so fast!" out of its back pocket and dropped an Ace Attorney Investigations Collection free demo on the Switch eShop. This free preview will give you access to the beginning of both games in the collection —
