E3,
LOS ANGELES - May 18, 2005 - Capcom, a leading worldwide developer
and publisher of video games, today announced Capcom Classics Collection
for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox video
game system from Microsoft. This blast-from-the-past compilation
reintroduces more than 20 unforgettable classic Capcom titles which
cannot be found anywhere in one location. Delivering the groundbreaking
and revolutionary games of their time, Capcom Classics Collection
features not only unforgettable favorites from the good ole arcade days
and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, but also a plethora of
bonus features. Capcom Classics Collection is scheduled for release
throughout North America in September 2005.
"Capcom
Classics Collection brings together the games that set the foundation of
Capcom's legacy in the video game industry," said Todd Thorson,
director of marketing, Capcom Entertainment. "We're giving our fans
something special with this comprehensive collection of well known
franchises to unique, niche titles."
Capcom
Classics Collection takes players back to the days of break dancing and
waiting in endless arcade lines to see how long they can make their
coveted quarter last. Spanning over 10 years of Capcom history, this
anthology contains hundreds of hours of gameplay with treasured
favorites including the WWII-style plane assault of '1942', defeating
Metro City street gangs in 'Final Fight', rescuing Princess Guinevere against zombies and demons in
"Ghosts 'n Goblins', the unforgettable title 'Commando', plus 18 other classics that everyone grew up with! All of these titles can be played in either single or two player modes while experiencing a bountiful of bonus features such as remixed soundtracks, original art and playing tips, just to name a few.
Capcom Classics Collection includes the following features:
Experience more than 20 groundbreaking and revolutionary games of their time on one disk
Hundreds
of hours of nostalgic gameplay
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- Enjoy a wealth of added features including original artwork, remixed music and playing tips
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and its products can be found on the company's web site at
www.capcom.com.
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This title is not officially concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America.