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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...
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 —
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'The Punisher' Spotlight
One of seven games
Capcom has released another new trailer for Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection. This time it's for the arcade side-scrolling beat 'em up, The Punisher. It was originally released in arcades in 1993 and will be one of seven games in this upcoming collection. As the Punisher, you can team up with Nick Fury (an agent of...
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'Clash Of Super Heroes' Trailer
Capcom's seven-game collection launches in 2024
Capcom is beginning to ramp up promotions for the Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection - Arcade Classics. As part of this, it's now released a trailer for Clash of Super Heroes. In the words of Capcom, this is Marvel and Capcom's "third game effort" - featuring characters like Mega Man, Spider-Man,...
News Edgeworth Reminds Us About The Pre-Order Bonus With 'Ace Attorney Investigations Collection'
Gumshoe: "We've gotta buy it right now"
Capcom's Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is out next month on 6th September 2024 and if you're looking for a reason to pre-order it, the prosecutor Miles Edgeworth has put forth a strong case. Players who pre-order the game now will get the bonus of "5 arranged tracks from the second game,...
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'Marvel Super Heroes' Trailer
Capcom's 7-in-1 retro collection arrives later this year
Capcom is gearing up to release its Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on the Switch later this year, and as part of this, it's spotlighting each game with a new trailer. The latest one features Marvel Super Heroes, which originally made its debut in arcades in 1995 and followed with a home...
Video Capcom Spotlights 'X-Men Children Of The Atom' In New MvC: Fighting Collection Trailer
One of seven games included
Capcom is bringing its Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection to the Switch at some point later this year and in the lead up to the big release, it's given fans a look at one of the games in this retro compilation. It's footage of 'X-Men Children of the Atom' which originally made its debut in arcades back in the mid...
News Capcom Wants To Revive All Of Its Legacy Fighting Games On Modern Platforms
"We know fans out there really want them"
Capcom wants to revive all of its legacy fighting games on modern platforms, according to the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection producer Shuhei Matsumoto. Speaking to IGN at EVO 2024 recently, Matsumoto explained how Capcom is aware of the demand, and hopes making these classic fighters more accessible...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Mega Man Zero 3
Third time's a charm
Welcome back to another edition Box Art Brawl! Last week's bout saw us chucking Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for the Nintendo DS into the ring. The designs for this one were pretty similar, all told, but Europe ultimately lost out with its lack of supporting characters and, uh, copious stickers. North America and Japan bagged an...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Out on Switch this September
The famous prosecutor Miles Edgeworth is returning this September in Capcom's Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. The first batch of "hands on" have now gone live, including our own here on Nintendo Life which also happens to include an interview with three members of the development team. Here's our closing...
"I fear I may have dad jokes syndrome"
Can you believe it, Ace Attorney fans? We're almost at the end of the incredible journey that has been the AA Switch remakes, and honestly, we never thought we'd see the day – let alone so soon. The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, comprising the first and second games in the Edgeworth-focused...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Are In
'Hands on' direct from EVO 2024
At EVO 2024 this year, Capcom gave fans, influencers and games media the chance to go hands on with the upcoming release Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. A few weeks on, we've now got some first impressions doing the rounds online. So, here's a handful of them, starting with the fighting game...
News Capcom's Investors Want Monster Hunter Wilds On Switch, Because Of Course
Gotta draw the line somewhere
Despite some glaring hardware limitations with the Nintendo Switch, third-parties have done wonders in porting games to the humble hybrid platform over the years. So much so that "just port it to Switch" or "put it on Switch" have become go-to comments from many fans when it comes to new or upcoming titles. There comes...
News SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Switch Physical Releases Announced
Limited Run and Pix'n Love will be distributing
Update [Thu 25th Jul, 2024 01:35 BST]: Pix'n Love Games has now shared a first look at the Collector's Edition and Deluxe Edition of SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos. The Collector's Edition is limited to 1000 copies for Switch and PS4, and includes a copy of the game, reversible cover, an official Neo Geo...
News Capcom Currently Has No Plans To End Physical Game Support
Firm cites significant user demand
During Capcom's 45th General Shareholders meeting, the firm confirmed that it currently has no plans to end support for physical media. The firm stated that due to a "significant number of end users" currently demanding physical games, it does not expect to "eliminate physical products". This will no doubt come as...
News Capcom Says It's Always Considering What's Next For Mega Man
"Mega Man is one of our highly-valued IPs"
Mega Man has received a lot of collections in recent years, but there hasn't actually been a new mainline entry in the series since the release of Mega Man 11 in 2018. It seems there is no need to worry though, as Capcom has once again reassured fans that this classic series is still a big part of its plans...
Reminder SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Is Now Available For Switch
Another star-studded crossover returns
After a surprise announcement at EVO 2024, SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos is now officially available on the Switch eShop for $19.99 / £17.99. This release revives the 2003 arcade hit and brings it back "better than ever" with 36 iconic characters, brand-new rollback netcode and tournament modes, a new hitbox...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness
Demonic
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at Kirby's Pinball Land for the Game Boy (jeez, how many Kirby games are there..? Don't answer that), pitting Europe and North America against Japan in a good ol' fashioned duel. It was closer than we were anticipating, though as expected, Japan won the...
Video Here's Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection At EVO 2024
Coming to Switch this year
Update [Sun 21st Jul, 2024 06:45 BST]: As promised, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics made an appearance at EVO 2024 this weekend. Not only was it playable to the general public on the show floor, but it was also showcased by some veterans, including the fighting game and EVO legend Justin Wong.
News Capcom Says There Might Be An Opportunity For A New MvC Game
Capcom's dev team has big dreams, but fans will need to show their support
The fighting game community got a huge surprise recently with Capcom's announcement of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. It's raised the question if fans might see some new entries in the future, and it seems there's now a real possibility. Speaking...
News SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Announced For Nintendo Switch
Out soon, rollback netcode included
At EVO 2024, SNK announced SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. It's available now on Steam and will be released on 22nd July 2024 for the Switch and PlayStation. This 2003 arcade hit returns "better than ever" with 36 iconic characters from SNK and Capcom ("mainly" icons from The...
News Hideki Kamiya Still Wants To Make Okami 2 And Viewtiful Joe 3
How about it, Capcom?
Industry legend Hideki Kamiya, who left his job at PlatinumGames last year, has recently mentioned how he's still interested in making new entries in the Okami and Viewtiful Joe series, as both stories remain incomplete. In part two of Unseen's "Memories unblocked with Ikumi Nakamura", Kamiya menti
News According To Hideki Kamiya, Ōkami's Development Team Was 'Weak'
"This team was the worst!"
Clover Studio's Ōkami was one of the most critically acclaimed games of its day when it launched on PS2 in 2006 and Wii in 2008. Despite this, Hideki Kamiya has revealed that its development team was, on the whole, pretty weak. This comes via a new video from 'UNSEEN' on YouTube in which Kamiya and Ikumi Nakamura sit...
News Marvel Really Excited About Capcom's New MvC Fighting Game Collection
"We're glad to finally be able to announce it"
During Nintendo's Direct showcase last month, Capcom surprised fans of fighting games with the announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Ahead of its arrival at some point later this year, Marvel Games Product Development Manager Laura Hathaway has discussed this...
News Capcom Confirms The Next Resident Evil Game Is Now In Development
The director of RE7 will lead the project
Capcom held a special summer broadcast earlier on and while the show was focused on three select games, there were some surprises. Towards the end of the presentation, Capcom confirmed a brand new Resident Evil game is now in development. Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi shared the news, confirming...
News Capcom Announces Summer Showcase 2024, Airing Next Week
It will focus on three upcoming releases
In some industry-related news, Capcom has today announced it will be hosting a 'Capcom Next - Summer 2024' showcase on 1st July 2024. This broadcast will run for 25 minutes and will focus on three titles - the newly announced Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster,
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Switch Physical Won't Require A Download
It's all on the cartridge
We've got some more good news for anyone planning on picking up a physical copy of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics for Switch later this year. According to select retailers, Capcom will be offering the complete collection on the game cartridge (or disc, if you're buying the game for PlayStation),...
Soapbox Marvel Vs. Capcom Was The Unsung Hero Of The June Nintendo Direct
To me, my X-Men
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim shines a light on an already dazzling Direct drop... It took me a few hours to come down after the June Nintendo Direct. The showcase was stacked. In the moment, it felt like...
Gallery Check Out The Stunning High-Def Character Art For Marvel Vs. Capcom Collection
I'm gonna take you for a tour
We didn't expect to see Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics during the latest Nintendo Direct. Seeing the Marvel vs Capcom fighters on modern consoles felt like a pipe dream, and with Marvel vs. Capcom 2 — one of the greatest fighting games of all time — being part of the bundle, it's a dream...
News Yes, The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Is Getting A Physical Release
"Capcom PR just confirmed"
The fighting game community got one hell of a surprise during the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast with the reveal of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. This package is arriving at some point this year for the Switch, PlayStation and PC, and contains seven retro classics including Marvel vs. Capcom 2:...
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Will Get Super On Switch This Year
Thwip, thwip
Seven superhero arcade beat 'em ups are heading to Switch later this year thanks to the newly-announced Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. As the name might suggest, this is a bundle all about our Marvel faves. The seven titles included are as follows: X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOM MARVEL SUPER HEROES X-MEN VS...
News Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Completes Series In The West This September
Investigations 2 leaves Japan for the first time
Capcom has been really good to Ace Attorney fans over the years, delivering multiple collections - including games that have never been released in the West before — to console owners. And during today's Nintendo Direct, the Ace Attorney developer revealed it's bringing the final missing piece to...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Monster Hunter Stories (Switch)
Here's what the critics are saying...
Monster Hunter Stories soars onto the Nintendo Switch this week, so if you missed it during the 3DS' prime, now is your chance to give it a go. Here on Nintendo Life, we said the game remained a charming and enjoyable experience (even if there was some surprising performance hiccups) and gave it 7 out of 10...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Monster Hunter Stories For Switch?
Capcom's 3DS title returns this week
Capcom's 3DS title Monster Hunter Stories returns this week as a new remastered release for the Nintendo Switch. It's now fully voiced and comes with a Museum mode, allowing players to view over 200 pieces of concept art and listen to additional BGM. The game's existing updates are also included, making this a...
News Capcom's 'Super Elections' Reveals Fan Favourite Characters, Games And More
"The results are in"
Earlier this year, Capcom launched a special survey titled 'Super Elections' via its Capcom Town website, where fans around the globe could vote on their favourite characters, series and what sequel or new game they would like to see the most. The votes are now in and the results have been shared across 10 different questions...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (Game Boy)
Let's rock-man
It's that time again, folks - yes, Box Art Brawl is back! In last week's battle, we looked at Dragon Quest III for the NES, pitting North America against Japan. As we'd expected, the Japanese variant, featuring gorgeous artwork from the late Akira Toriyama, won hands down, pulling in 73% of the vote. Gosh, the North American design...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Five More Classics
Mega Man's Game Boy series slides onto NSO
After a Switch Online listing for five Mega Man Game Boy games was spotted on the eShop, Nintendo has now sent this latest update live - adding Mega Man: Dr Wily's Revenge, Mega Man II, Mega Man III, Mega Man IV and Mega Man V to its digital library. These Capcom titles were originally released for the...
"Collaboration contents from outside Capcom will not be carried over"
The Nintendo 3DS had plenty of incredible exclusives and in its heyday, a lot of those were in the Monster Hunter series. One gem that truly stands out from its no-glasses-3D siblings is Monster Hunter Stories. Developed as a collaboration between Capcom and Marvelous, this...
News Resident Evil 6 Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Nintendo Switch
Entry is infamously divisive
Capcom has updated the 'Platinum Titles' page via its investors portal - that is, every game that's sold at least 1 million copies since launch - and a new entry on the list is the Nintendo Switch version of Resident Evil 6. Originally launched in 2012 and ported to the Switch in October 2019, Resident Evil 6 proved to...
Video Capcom Shows Off New Monster Hunter Stories Gameplay Footage
The 3DS title soars onto Switch next month
The original Monster Hunter Stories game is returning on the Switch next month and if you weren't already interested, this new gameplay footage might be worth a look. Capcom has showcased the opening gameplay and cinematic (which has some "dark" moments, as noted by the team). Although it's not Switch...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Monster Hunter Stories (Switch)
The 3DS title soars onto Switch next month
The 3DS outing Monster Hunter Stories makes a return next month and ahead of its release previews have now gone live. In case you missed our previous coverage, this latest version will include "refined graphics", full English and Japanese voice acting, a new Museum Mode as well as some content that was...
News Monster Hunter Series Surpasses 100 Million Sales After 20 Years
Rise has now sold over 15 million units
Capcom's Monster Hunter series has become one of its biggest franchises over the past two decades and in the latest sales update, the "worldwide cumulative sales" of the series have now surpassed 100 million units. As part of this milestone, Capcom has released some interesting data noting how Monster Hunter...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Demon's Crest (SNES)
It's Blaz-on
Hi folks, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking with this week's battle, let's see what happened last time. We looked at Mario Paint for the SNES, with North America and Europe taking on Japan. Rather predictably, the Western design won the vote comfortably at 89%, proving that colour and whimsy...
News The Resident Evil Franchise Has Sold An Astonishing 157 Million Units
Capcom's S.T.A.R player
Capcom has confirmed that the Resident Evil franchise has now sold a ridiculous 157 million units since the franchise's launch back in 1996. Granted, we can't imagine a huge percentage of sales have come from the Switch, where several titles were sadly relegated to 'Cloud Versions', but it's still an impressive feat...
News Capcom eShop Golden Week Sale Includes Monster Hunter Rise For "Lowest Price Ever" (US)
Multiple other Capcom titles are also on sale
To celebrate Golden Week, Capcom's latest Monster Hunter game Monster Hunter Rise is currently going for its "lowest price ever" in the US. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, you can currently get Rise for just for just $9.99 (normally $39.99). The base game and Sunbreak are also available together...
News Capcom Issues Reminder About Monster Hunter Stories Switch Pre-Order Goodies
Unlock some exclusive outfits
In case you missed it, Capcom is releasing a remastered version of Monster Hunter Stories on the Switch this June. It's now also issued a reminder about the game's pre-order bonuses. If you order this title from the Switch eShop before 14th June 2024, you'll get some exclusive "King" and "Queen" outfits for the Felyne...
News Capcom Reminds Monster Hunter Fans About 3DS And Wii U Online Shut Down
"Important Nintendo information"
Next week marks the end of online play and other functionality for the 3DS and Wii U, and it's not just Nintendo issuing reminders. Japanese publisher and developer Capcom has now released a message about the shutdown and certain Monster Hunter games that will no longer be playable online. It will also no longer be...
News Monster Hunter Stories Physical Collection Includes A Download Code (US)
The first game is on the card, the second game is digital
Update [Fri 5th Apr, 2024 00:30 BST]: Updated listings for the standalone physical version of the first Monster Hunter Stories game on Switch have now appeared on sites like Playasia. You can pre-order the Japan and Asia versions, with both including English language support. Here's a look...
Random Capcom Reveals "Most Popular" Games And Comments From Fan Survey
Did your favourite game or series get a mention?
Capcom has shared a bunch of the "most popular" comments from a recent 'Capcom Town' survey - revealing what games, series, and things fans are thinking about the most. It's a mix of words, games, and requests. Here are some of the most mentioned games and words that popped up, as highlighted by My...
