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A shot of Monster Hunter's Rathalos next to the Fender guitar themed around the monster
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Fender Monster Hunter Guitar Lets You Rock Out With Rathalos

Fender and Capcom have announced a collaboration to create a Monster Hunter-themed guitar, with the King of the Skies himself, Rathalos, providing the principal inspiration for the instrument. In a…

September 27, 2024 | 11:09 EDT

The player and their Palico companion on a mount in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Monster Hunter Wilds Release Date Set for February

Capcom has announced the Monster Hunter Wilds release date, with the latest mainline installment in the long-running monster-slaying RPG series due to launch early next year. During yesterday's…

September 25, 2024 | 08:28 EDT

Jill facing off against two zombies on the stairs in the original Resident Evil 3
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Resident Evil 3 Classic Gets GOG Re-Release This Week

GOG has announced that a re-released version of classic survival horror game Resident Evil 3: Nemesis will be available on the platform in just a couple of days. Launching on September 25th - that's…

September 23, 2024 | 08:33 EDT

A Beastren person sitting down in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Adds Casual Mode, New Animations, and More

Capcom has released a new Dragon's Dogma 2 update, and this one's aimed at those who've been finding the base game a little too tricky, although it's also bringing new animations and lots more.…

September 17, 2024 | 10:02 EDT

Dhalsim using a special attack in Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Sales Top 4 Million Around the World

Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 6 sales have hit another major milestone around the world, around fifteen months after the game was initially released. In a post on X (formerly Twitter),…

September 6, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

The player using a Wirebug to restrain a dinosaur-like monster in Monster Hunter Rise, which is part of a series that invalidates the need for a new Dino Crisis according to the latter's creator
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Shinji Mikami Says No "Space" for Dino Crisis Thanks to Monster Hunter

Dino Crisis creator Shinji Mikami has declared that a remake or reboot of the series is unlikely, and he's pointing to the existence of Monster Hunter as the main reason for his opinion. In a…

August 29, 2024 | 11:15 EDT

The Resident Evil 2 logo next to a monstrous humanoid creature peering around an invisible doorway
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Original Resident Evil 2 Comes to GOG Next Week

GOG has announced that the original Resident Evil 2 will soon be available on its platform in all its pixelated, blocky glory, so get ready to revisit Raccoon City as it was in the late 90s. Per a…

August 19, 2024 | 09:15 EDT

Frank smiling in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Won't Reward "Erotic" Photos

Capcom has revealed that Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster won't give you any bonuses for taking "erotica" photos like the original did, so you can put away your paparazzo tendencies and try to be a proper…

August 9, 2024 | 10:07 EDT

The player facing off against a hulking amphibian monster in the Capcom game Monster Hunter Wilds
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Capcom's Latest Shareholder Q&A Is a Terrifying Indictment of Capitalism

Capcom has released its latest shareholder Q&A summary, and while some of the questions asked by shareholders are perfectly sane and sensible, there are some that truly beggar belief. The…

July 24, 2024 | 10:40 EDT

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This Week in Gaming Business - It's The Green You Need

It's time for another gaming business roundup, and this week, we've got green initiatives in gaming, as well as another round of acquisitions, more layoffs, and some slightly sobering losses for a…

July 5, 2024 | 11:30 EDT

A player in a combat stance in Exoprimal
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Exoprimal Will Get No New Content Going Forward, Capcom Confirms

Capcom has announced that Exoprimal content drops are coming to an end after the dino-hunting game's current season comes to an end next week. In an official announcement on its website, Capcom says…

July 5, 2024 | 08:40 EDT

A close-up of Frank West's face in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Release Date and Gameplay Info Revealed

Capcom has announced the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster release date, as well as some new details regarding what sort of gameplay improvements and tweaks we can expect. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster was…

July 2, 2024 | 09:10 EDT

Charlie Kraslavsky as The Keeper lighting a cigarette in The Keeper's Diary: A Biohazard Story, a Resident Evil fan film
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Resident Evil Fan Film Adapts Iconic "Itchy Tasty" Diary

A group of Resident Evil fans have created a short film based on one of the original game's most iconic diary-style text logs, and it stars an actor who made an appearance in the original game. The…

July 1, 2024 | 09:04 EDT

Frank West leaning out of a helicopter in the newly-announced Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Brings a Classic Back from the Dead

Capcom has announced another remaster of Dead Rising, and this one looks like it's bringing a full visual overhaul to the classic zombie-slaying sandbox game. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster was…

June 26, 2024 | 11:50 EDT

Leo, one of the main characters in Monster Hunter Stories 2
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Monster Hunter Stories 2 Sales Pass the Two Million Mark

Capcom has revealed that Monster Hunter Stories 2 sales have reached a major milestone almost three years after the turn-based RPG's original release. Per a press release, Monster Hunter 2: Wings of…

June 19, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

Artwork for Resident Evil Village, which shows Ethan and a monster
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Resident Evil Village Sales Top 10 Million Around the World

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Village sales have passed a major milestone in the three years since the game was originally released. In a press release, Capcom says that sales of the game…

June 11, 2024 | 08:03 EDT

Artwork for five classic Mega Man Game Boy games, which have been added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Five Classic Mega Man Games

Nintendo has added five classic Mega Man games to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and they're available to enjoy right now if you're a subscriber. The first five numbered Mega Man games for the…

June 7, 2024 | 08:29 EDT

Characters getting ready to take on a monster in artwork for the Monster Hunter series
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Monster Hunter Series Sales Top 100 Million on Franchise's 20th Birthday

Capcom has announced a major sales milestone for the Monster Hunter series as a whole, which feels like a fitting birthday present for the franchise's 20th anniversary. In a press release, Capcom…

May 14, 2024 | 10:19 EDT

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Capcom Announces Seventh Straight Year of Record Profits

Capcom has released its financial statement for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the company says it's enjoyed a seventh straight year of record profits, driven largely by the release of two major…

May 9, 2024 | 08:59 EDT

A stained-glass window-style image showing a dragon and the hero in Dragon's Dogma 2, which has topped Circana's sales data for March 2024
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops Circana's US Sales Data for March 2024

Sales analysis group Circana has released its monthly gaming industry sales data, and Capcom's open-world RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 has done pretty well for itself. After Helldivers 2 topped February's…

May 1, 2024 | 10:44 EDT

A close-up of Akuma, the next DLC character for Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Akuma Release Date Revealed in Demonic Gameplay Trailer

Capcom has announced the Akuma release date for Street Fighter 6, and you'll be able to play as everyone's favorite demonic warrior next month. Akuma will be released (or perhaps that should be "…

April 29, 2024 | 09:34 EDT

A close-up of a Dragon's Dogma 2 character in armor
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Will Nerf Dragonsplague and Make Pawns Smarter This Month

Capcom has announced a new Dragon's Dogma 2 update for later this month, and it's bringing what many would consider some much-needed relief for those suffering from Dragonsplague. If you're lucky…

April 19, 2024 | 10:48 EDT

Three characters side by side in artwork for Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Sales Top 2.5 Million, Series Sales Soar

Capcom has revealed that open-world RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 has crossed a major sales milestone in less than two weeks. In a press release, Capcom announces that Dragon's Dogma 2 sales have topped 2.5…

April 2, 2024 | 07:53 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Available Now on PS5 and Steam, Includes New Game Option and More

Today Capcom released a much-awaited update for its newest JRPG Dragon's Dogma 2, addressing some pain points present at release.  The caveat is that the update is available only for PS5 and Steam,…

March 29, 2024 | 01:46 EDT

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Future Dragon's Dogma 2 Updates Include New Game Fix, Console Graphics Options, and More

Capcom has revealed some of the updates it's working on in order to address common player criticisms of recently-released RPG Dragon's Dogma 2. Dragon's Dogma 2 was released last week, and since its…

March 25, 2024 | 09:22 EDT

A giant monster grinning at a human character in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Capcom Responds to Dragon's Dogma 2 Criticisms Including Paid DLC and Performance

Capcom has released a statement addressing some of Dragon's Dogma 2 players' most common criticisms of the game, including its abundance of paid DLC, poor performance, and more. In a post on the…

March 22, 2024 | 09:42 EDT

A shot of a player character in the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Global Launch Times Revealed Ahead of This Week's Launch

Capcom has revealed the Dragon's Dogma 2 global launch timings ahead of the hotly-anticipated RPG's release later this week. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Capcom reveals the game's…

March 19, 2024 | 09:01 EDT

Artwork of Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Director Hideaki Itsuno Presents New PS5 Gameplay Ahead of Release [UPDATED]

Today the Japanese arm of PlayStation and Capcom revealed some brand new gameplay of the upcoming JRPG Dragon's Dogma 2.  The gameplay is about 12 minutes-long, and was showcased on PS5 directly by…

March 19, 2024 | 02:44 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Shows Heroes, Setting, and Monsters, in Impressive Video Starring Ian McShane

Today Capcom released an extensive new video about its upcoming open-world JRPG Dragon's Dogma 2, which will be released soon.  The trailer, narrated by Lovejoy, Deadwood, and John Wick star Ian…

March 14, 2024 | 07:12 EDT

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Monster Hunter Stories 2 Announced for PS4, Monster Hunter Stories Release Date Revealed

Today Capcom had two juicy announcements to share about the Monster Hunter Stories series of JRPG, which is becoming even more multiplatform.  Following the announcement at the latest Nintendo…

March 11, 2024 | 06:46 EDT

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Street Fighter 6 Reveals New DLC Character Akuma, Year 2 Content Already in Development

During a livestream hosted today, Capcom showcased the next character coming to its fighting game Street Fighter 6, Akuma. We get to see a short video showcasing Akuma, who has been confirmed to be…

March 11, 2024 | 06:21 EDT

Characters in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator Available Now for Free

Capcom announced during a showcase livestream that a Character Creator and Storage app for Dragon's Dogma 2 has just been released. The app is already available for free on all of the platforms that…

March 7, 2024 | 06:57 EST

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Soh and Yoshiro
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Capcom Reveals Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Gameplay, Details, Setting, and More

Today Capcom revealed new details and shared new footage of its upcoming action strategy game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. We hear more about the setting, which is a mountain that has been…

March 7, 2024 | 06:28 EST

Luke with his fist raised up in the Capcom game Street Fighter 6
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Capcom To Raise New Graduate Salaries by 28%, Average Salary by 5% in Japan

Capcom has announced that it will raise the starting salary for new graduates by almost 30% in Japan in a move to attract "exceptional talent" to the studio. In a press release, Capcom revealed that…

March 6, 2024 | 08:57 EST

The player riding their Palamute companion in Monster Hunter Rise, intended to illustrate the Monster Hunter 20th anniversary Special Program
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Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Special Program Set for Later This Month

Capcom has announced a Special Program to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Monster Hunter franchise. In a post on the official Monster Hunter X (formerly Twitter) account, Capcom…

March 1, 2024 | 08:50 EST

Artwork of Ed from Street Fighter 6
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Next Street Fighter 6 DLC Character Ed Gets Release Date and Gameplay Reveal

Capcom has revealed the release date of Street Fighter 6's next DLC character, Ed, alongside a first look at his gameplay.  Ed will launch on February 27 and will be the 21st playable character of…

February 8, 2024 | 07:04 EST

The Dragon in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcases the Story, Setting, and Character Creation

Today Capcom released a new trailer of the upcoming JRPG Dragon's Dogma 2, which is coming close to its worldwide release. The trailer focuses on the story, providing an overview of what expects us…

February 5, 2024 | 02:40 EST

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Capcom Announces Strong Financial Results on Track to Achieve 11 Consecutive Years of Profit Growth

Capcom published its financial results for the 9 months ended on December 31, 2023, and they continue to be extremely strong.  According to the documents shared by Capcom, net sales for the whole…

January 31, 2024 | 02:52 EST

Ed in Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Reveals The New Look of Next DLC Character Ed, coming Next Month

Today Capcom released a teaser trailer showcasing Ed, the next DLC character who will soon join the cast of the acclaimed fighting game Street Fighter 6. Ed debuted all the way back in Street…

January 18, 2024 | 06:35 EST

Chun-Li posing in Street Fighter 6
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Street Fighter 6 Sales Top 3 Million as Capcom Shares Overall Franchise Sales

Capcom has revealed that Street Fighter 6 sales have passed another major milestone, and the numbers for the franchise as a whole are looking pretty good as well. In a press release, Capcom…

January 16, 2024 | 08:45 EST

Street Fighter 6 Spy X Family Crossover Art
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Street Fighter 6 Spy × Family Crossover Released and It's the Stuff of Nightmares

Capcom has finally released and detailed the collaboration with the Spy × Family Code: White movie in Street Fighter 6.  Unfortunately, it really has nothing to do with the beautiful anime trailer …

January 8, 2024 | 10:14 EST

Dragon's Dogma 2 and Geforce RTXX 4080 Super
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Dragon's Dogma 2 and More Support DLSS and Ray Tracing as Nvidia Announces RTX 40 Super Series

Today Nvidia hosted its press conference at CES 2024 and had a few interesting announcements including new graphics card models and more games supporting its core technologies. We start with the "…

January 8, 2024 | 01:21 EST

The player character in the Monster Hunter Rise trailer, intended to represent the fact that more Monster Hunter Wilds news is coming in summer
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Monster Hunter Wilds News Coming This Summer as Capcom Reveals Sales for World and Rise

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Monster Hunter, and to celebrate, Capcom has promised more Monster Hunter Wilds news later this year, as well as revealing a number of other franchise-related…

January 5, 2024 | 09:09 EST

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Meets Dungeons & Dragons in Gorgeous New Year Art

It's no big mystery that the Dragon's Dogma series draws a lot of inspiration from Dungeons & Dragons, and today Capcom released a new Dragon's Dogma 2 illustration that shows exactly that.  The…

January 1, 2024 | 12:14 EST

A character riding a mech in Zoids next to a character riding a dog-like animal mount in Monster Hunter Rise
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Monster Hunter Reveals Collaboration with Mecha Dinosaur Franchise Zoids

Mecha dino franchise Zoids has announced a crossover with Capcom's action-RPG series Monster Hunter. The crossover was revealed as part of Zoids' 40th anniversary celebrations, as well as to…

December 15, 2023 | 10:57 EST

Monster Hunter Wilds reveal trailer shot showing the hunter riding a new companion looking over the field from a high stone top at a variety of animals in the fields
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Capcom Reveals Monster Hunter Wilds at The Game Awards 2023

The Game Awards 2023 might be nearing an end, after many big reveals, but it wasn't going without a bang, as one final reveal for the event was shown off. The reveal turned out to be the next entry…

December 7, 2023 | 11:31 EST

Yor from Spy x Family and Chun Li from Street Fighter 6 fight in illustration
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Street Fighter 6 and Spy × Family Crossover Teased With Gorgeous Anime Trailer

Today Capcom released a trailer focusing on the collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and the anime movie Spy × Family Code: White. The crossover was teased all the way back at Anime Expo in the…

December 4, 2023 | 12:06 EST

A character in Dragon's Dogma 2
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Release Date Officially Announced Alongside Deluxe Edition and More

Update: The release date of Dragon's Dogma 2 was announced during a livestreamed event hosted by Capcom, alongside the reveal of new gameplay and details.  As leaked earlier today, the release date…

November 28, 2023 | 04:17 EST