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Continue the Battle Online as 56 of Marvel and Capcom’s Iconic Characters Duke It Out in the Legendary Fighting Game

SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 29, 2008 - Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today launched the long-awaited Marvel VS. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes for Xbox LIVE® Arcade.

Marvel VS. Capcom 2 features the biggest roster of challengers to ever square off in a Capcom fighting game, a total of 56 combined brawlers from both the Capcom and Marvel universes. From the world of Capcom comes characters such as Ryu from the Street Fighter® series, Jill Valentine from the Resident Evil® games and unofficial company mascot Mega Man®. Marvel is represented by some of its biggest names, including the Invincible Iron Man, Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty, and War Machine, Weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D. Players can mix and match from both worlds in order to create their own ideal three man/woman/robot/monster team-up.
Due to the amazing combination of Marvel and Capcom characters and the game’s celebrated fighting system and graphics, Marvel VS. Capcom 2 has been a hotly sought-after title on the game collector’s circuit. Previously owned copies for older game consoles have been demanding more than $100 in auctions and at specialty video game outlets. Now players who have been desperately searching out used copies of the game will be able to go hands-on and play online with the same great online experience from Super Street Fighter® II Turbo HD Remix. Additionally, Capcom has added an optional advanced visual filter that improves the overall appearance of the game and added online modes, including Ranked Matches and the popular Player “Quarter” Match, that allows up to four people to watch and chat while two others are battling it out.
For more information and assets for Marvel VS. Capcom 2, check out the official Capcom press site at http://press.capcom.com. Marvel VS. Capcom 2 is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and is available for 1200 Microsoft Points. Marvel VS. Capcom 2 will be available on August 13 via PlayStation®Network for $14.99.

ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo, Korea, and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.

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Are you ready to fight? Street Fighter IV is the latest installment of the hugely successful Street Fighter series. Gamers have liked Street Fighter IV and have given it good reviews. Right now, GameStop has the Street Fighter IV on the Xbox 360 and PS3 for just $19.99 plus $2.99 shipping. Shipping is free if you spend more than $25 and use coupon code SAVER. That’s 46% off the next lowest price we could find. Hurry though. These won’t last at this price.

Street Fighter IV on Xbox 360 for $19.99 – Link
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Capcom is bringing new options to Street Fighter IV with an eye towards serious players. Street Fighter IV’s new Championship Mode update expands on the fighting fun by offering players the chance to compete in tournaments and to watch replays of the best tournament matches.  Best of all: it comes to you at no cost! The Championship Mode update will be available for both PS3 and Xbox 360 owners on Friday, April 24 (times TBD).

Championship Mode offers you the chance to compete in 5 different grades of tournaments, creating the right challenge for players of every skill level.  You’ll score Grade Points (GP) for tournament wins, and as your GP total grows, you’ll become eligible to enter into more exclusive tournaments.   Winning tournaments will also net you Championship Points (CP).  CP are like “ prize money” up for grabs in the tournament.  The higher the GP skill of the players in a particular tournament, the bigger the CP prize!

Replay Mode allows you to select and watch the best Championship Mode tournament matches.

• On the PlayStation Network, you can rate matches while you watch according to characteristics such as “ awesome” or “ funny.” Replays are then ranked based on these vote ratings. 
• On Xbox Live, instead of rating the matches, you can choose to download and save your favorite replays to study the players’ techniques. You’ll also be able to turn on the input commands from both players to be able to review their button and joystick motions in precise detail.

For more details, check out Seth Killian’s in-depth blog posting on Capcom Unity. http://www.capcom-unity.com/s-kill/blog/2009/04/16/sfivs_free_championship_mode_update_