In addition to playable demos, panels and signings, our SDCC booth (215) will also once again house the Capcom Store, which is debuting some new items plus a few favorites from last year…

First up is the perfect companion piece to last year’s MM25th light-up statue – his iconic helmet! Made out of Chrome Resin, it’s the same size as the MM25th statue, similar base and features the same USB-powered light LED features.

Plus, we updated the technology to feature induction power so it lights up easier and brighter by just placing the helmet on the post. Standing at about 10″ tall and 5″ wide, this collectible will be sure to stand our prominently, especially when you turn on the lights. There’s a very limited number of the red/white alternate helmet. This item will be available at other major shows through the rest of this year, but if you’re at SDCC be sure to get this early in the show so as not to be disappointed by sell-outs later.  ($80)

PLUS: In conjunction with our good friends at Archie (who publish the incredible Mega Man comic book series) we are placing two “Golden Tickets” inside the special Mega Man #37 SDCC cover variant that will be sold at both the Archie Booth and at the Capcom Store. If you’re lucky enough to get the Golden Ticket, you win one of these Mega Man Replica Helmets!

SDCC will also be your chance to pick up the Mega Man denim jacket by Volante Designs. Those who pre-ordered should see theirs in the mail before the end of the month, but if you missed out and want to grab one before they’re gone… this is it!  ($200)

After playing MH4U and posing with the Gore Magala, swing by the Capcom Store to nab these exclusive Rathian and Yian Kut-Ku plushies! Like the helmet this is a limited item so try to arrive early in the day… or hit us up at another show later on 😛  ($20 each)

Plus monsters not your thing? Maybe consider a cutesy take on Chun Li, Ryu or Ken, who will debut at SDCC and – like everything else – are limited and likely to sell out!  ($20 each)

SF Assassin’s Fist fans can pick up apparel based on the series  and  meet members of the cast either at our panel or daily signings . And if you haven’t seen the series on Machinima / YouTube … well uh go do that.

For those interested in the physical edition of Ultra Street Fighter IV, you can pre-order that or the PC digital version ( via Amazon ) right in our booth and get this poster as a timeless reminder of that time you bought a game on a convention floor.

Last year, our high-end Resident Evil Umbrella watch sold out quickly. This year, we’re following it up with an exclusive Shadaloo Street Fighter watch, which, like the RE watch, is a quality fashion item is made of stainless steel, features a leather band, water resistant to 10M, comes in a plush collector’s case and each one is individually numbered. This is also sure to be another sell-out, so be sure to come by the booth early.  ($250)

But let’s say you can’t make it to SDCC this year. To ease the pain we’re offering a 15% discount on Capcom Store orders over $50 now through August 3,2014. Hit up the Capcom Store for our current lineup of items, and also keep your eyes peeled for the other major shows this year for another chance at these exclusive SDCC items.

See you at the show!

We’re less than a week away from the pop-culture avalanche that is San Diego Comic Con, and as usual we’ve got a big ol’ list of activities and panels to share. If you’re attending the show, we’re located in Hall A, Booth #201

Even if you can’t make it onto the show floor (you mean you didn’t refresh the order form 5000 times the very moment passes went on sale last year??) we’ll have a cool Ultra SFIV tournament in the Omni Hotel, so swing on by!

As with E3, we’ll have our HUGE Gore Magala tamed and ready to pose for pictures. Come by, play the game (and Ace Attorney Trilogy, Ultra SFIV and Dead Rising 3 PC) and then check out our signing table before hitting up a panel or two :3

THU 7/24 Booth Signings

11am – Noon           Dead Rising 3 – Jon Airhart, Producer

Noon – 1pm             Udon Studios – Long Vo, Artist

1pm – 2pm              Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Kaname Fujioka, Director

2pm – 3pm              Dead Rising 3 – Jude Godin, Artist

3pm – 4pm              Street Fighter  – Yoshinori Ono, Executive Producer

4pm – 5pm              Archie /Mega Man Comics – Paul Kaminski, Exec. Editor & Evan Stanley, Artist

5pm – 6pm              Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist – Joey Ansah, Mike Moh, Gaku Space

PANEL:

4:45pm – 5:45pm     THE WORLD OF CAPCOM         RM 6BCF

Moderator  Francis Mao (Capcom) and a panel of Capcom staff members will share the latest updates on all the hot, new Capcom games including Ultra Street Fighter IV, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Dead Rising 3, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, plus sneak peeks at all the latest cool, Capcom merchandise and maybe a surprise or two. 

FRI 7/25 Booth Signings

11am – Noon           Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist – Joey Ansah, Mike Moh, Gaku Space

1pm – 2pm              Street Fighter  – Yoshinori Ono, Executive Producer

2pm – 3pm              Dead Rising 3 – Jon Airhart, Producer

3pm – 4pm              Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Kaname Fujioka, Director

4pm – 5pm              Archie /Mega Man Comics – Paul Kaminski, Exec. Editor & Evan Stanley, Artist

5pm – 6pm              Udon Studios – Joe Ng, Artist

6pm – 7pm              Dead Rising 3 – Jude Godin, Artist

 

PANELS:

5pm – 6pm    STREET FIGHTER! RM 25ABC

Moderator  Francis Mao (Capcom) and a panel of Capcom’s Street Fighter experts share the latest news on the greatest fighting game franchise in the world! Find out about the latest updates for Ultra Street Fighter IV and how you can earn big money and everlasting fame by competing in the Capcom Pro Tour culminating in the Capcup Finals in December. Special guest Joey Ansah – writer, director, and actor of the smash hit  Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist  web series on Machinima.com makes an exclusive appearance to share behind-the-scenes details of making the excellent film as well as answer Q&A. Ultra-special guest, Yoshinori Ono – Street Fighter franchise producer returns to SDCC for his trademark special appearance and who knows what kind of hi-jinks are in store? Hadoken! 

6:45pm – 7:45pm     HOW TO GET A JOB IN VIDEO GAMES    RM 6DE

SAT 7/26 Booth Signings

11am – Noon           Dead Rising 3 – Jon Airhart, Producer

Noon – 1pm             Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Kaname Fujioka, Director

1pm – 2pm              Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist – Joey Ansah, Mike Moh, Gaku Space

4pm – 5pm              Archie /Mega Man Comics – Paul Kaminski, Exec. Editor & Evan Stanley, Artist

5pm – 6pm              Udon Studios  – Jeffrey Chamba, Artist

6pm – 7pm              Dead Rising 3 – Jude Godin, Artist

 

PANEL:

3:30pm – 4:30pm     MONSTER HUNTER                   RM 24ABC

Monster Hunter is one of the most popular video game franchises in Japan and the excitement is catching in the West! Join a panel of Capcom staff members as they share the brand new features and exclusive insights from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (coming Early 2015 on the Nintendo 3DS). The game features all new weapons, monsters and native online support. The panel will include gameplay footage, as well as some special surprises, so this is one you won’t want to miss!

SUN 7/27

 

11am – Noon           Dead Rising 3 – Jon Airhart, Producer

Noon – 1pm             Archie /Mega Man Comics – Paul Kaminski, Exec. Editor & Evan Stanley, Artist

1pm – 2pm              Udon Studios – Long Vo, Artist

2pm – 3pm              Dead Rising 3 – Jude Godin, Artist

3pm – 4pm              Udon Studios – Joe Ng, Artist

 

 

CAPCOM PRO TOUR:

10:30am                 Qualifying Tournaments start

                              Omni Hotel / Grand Ballroom (across from SDCC)

 

5pm                        Top 16 Tournament

                              Omni Hotel / Grand Ballroom

Ah… Felynes, they’re so cute and goofy… and with proper training , they’re so useful and deadly! Here are some simple tips for training your Felyne in  Monster Hunter Freedom Unite :

First of all, choose your Felyne very carefully. You don’t want to end up with a Felyne that doesn’t attack… or maybe you do; so make sure to check their Attack Preference listing for that. And to go with that, keep in mind their Attack Type (could be Slash, which can cut tails, or Strike, which can KO monsters) as well as their Temperament.

After you hire your trusty companion, you’re going to want to select one of 6 Active Training Exercises from the Felyne board. These will take effect while your Felyne is not questing, so they’re great for ( online ) multiplayer sections!

Hand to Hand simulates actual battle, so your Felyne will get more experience points, speeding up the leveling process. Pretty useful for unlocking skills that require a certain level.

Dumbbells are a great arm workout; stronger arms mean they punch harder! In other words, the Felyne gains more attack power the more you have it in this routine.

   

Sit-ups will give your cat a much needed 6-pack, so it can look great on a beach date withstand more enemy attacks! Good defense is important. It’s no use having a super strong Felyne that faints after 1 hit, is it?

BTW, I’ve made more GIFs here!

Forms is probably the way to go if you want a mix of both attack AND defense. The stats increase rather slowly though, so please be patient. =)

Meditation is a very important training routine since it gives your Felyne more precious Comrade points than usual, which you can gather up and exchange for valuable hunting skills, such as Bomb Strength Up, Health Flute, Demon Flute, etc.

And then, there’s  Rest , which is just giving your Felyne a bit of a break… and they loooooooove a good break. So you have them rest, and they’ll love you, and that affects gameplay.

You see the stat labeled  Fondness ? Your Felyne will build that up faster if you have it resting, and there are certain skills that you’ll only unluck at 4 hearts! So yeah, love is a key ingredient in  Monster Hunter . The more you know.

But hey, if you want more in-depth info and a complete list of skills and options, I definitely recommend this page on the  Monster Hunter Wikia . They have  everything !

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PS: How are you training your Felyne? I’m having mine focus on Attack right now.

For the first time ever, the Capcom Pro Tour will be present at the San Diego Comic Con. Convention attendees and those lucky enough to qualify will be battling for a part of the $3,000 and 256 Capcom Pro Tour points up for grabs.

Players who have a one day pass or multiple day passes will be able to try their luck in one of the two tournaments happening during SDCC on Thursday, Friday or Saturday at the Capcom Booth. Spots fill on a first come, first serve basis so get there early if you want to play! 

For those who weren’t able to get a pass or looking for a last chance qualifier, the CPT has you covered as well. On Sunday, players will report to the Omni Hotel and battle it out with others for one of the final four spots. Once all spots have been decided, the final 16 man tournament will begin at 5pm, right after SDCC ends. This way everyone will be able to enjoy SDCC and the CPT to the max!   

Schedule Breakdown

Thursday, July 24 ^th @SDCC

09:00 – 12:00: Sign ups

12:00 – 13:00: Bracket Creation

13:00 – 15:00: 16 Man Double Elimination #1 (2 players qualify for Sunday)

15:00 – 17:00: 16 Man Double Elimination Qualifier #2 (2 players qualify for Sunday)

 

Friday, July 25^th @SDCC

09:00 – 12:00: Sign ups

12:00 – 13:00: Bracket Creation

13:00 – 15:00: 16 Man Double Elimination #1 (2 players qualify for Sunday)

15:00 – 17:00: 16 Man Double Elimination Qualifier #2 (2 players qualify for Sunday)

 

Saturday, July 26^th @SDCC

09:00 – 12:00: Sign ups

12:00 – 14:00: Bracket Creation

13:00 – 15:00: 16 Man Double Elimination #1 (2 players qualify for Sunday)

15:00 – 17:00: 16 Man Double Elimination Qualifier #2 (2 players qualify for Sunday)

 

Sunday, July 27 ^th @ The Omni Hotel

10:30 – 12:00: Sign ups/Bracket Creation

12:00 – 14:00: 16 Man Double Elimination #1 (2 players qualify)

14:00 – 16:00: 16 Man Double Elimination #2 (2 players qualify)

16:00 – 17:00: Prep time/Break before finals

17:00 – 20:00: CPT Ranking Event Top 16: Double Elimination Bracket

Hope to see you all in person @ SDCC or if you can’t make it, tune in on Sunday for the finals through the Capcom Fighters channel. 

Remember  Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate ‘s Tetsucabra ? Here’s a quick look at the female blademaster armor set, in real life!

Kuma Cosplay worked really hard on this and the results are simply amazing! I’ll share some pictures below, but if you want to get the full idea how much work goes into making a Monster Hunter armor cosplay, you check out this album containing pictures of this equipment set in various stages of the development process; like this one:

Pretty cool, right? Again, lots more pictures  here .

Look at all the colors!

Amazing, right? I wish I had seen this in person, but just as a heads-up to our European hunters, she showed up at this year’s Japan Expo in Paris, France. So look out for her in future events maybe?

via DawmWyvernGems

The retail version’s release of USFIV is right around the corner and with it comes every costume ever released for each character thus far. That’s right, we’re talking Cowboy Ken, Colonel Guile, Carnival Blanka and Alpha Chun, in addition to all the colors to boot!

You can check out the original world warriors in all their glory in the trailer above. Be sure to check back next week when we release the costume trailer for all the Super + Alpha characters. I don’t know about you, but there’s definitely nothing better than beating down the competition and looking good while doing it.

Another Wednesday is upon us, and that means another session of zombie-slaying, vehicle-building, dressup-playing mayhem! Tune into Twitch today at 4pm PT for our weekly-occurring  Dead Rising 3  PC stream. 

And don’t forget, the game comes out September 5th, but is 10% cheaper if you pre-order !

A little LTTP here, but in case you missed the recent videos of legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross shouting over classic game footage, here they are in one post.

WWE knowledge not really required, but if you know where the clips come from you’ll prolly get a little extra kick outta them.

Naturally there are multiple games from multiple publishers in there, but we also get Resident Evil, RE4, Street Fighter IV and Remember Me.

Expect some salty Attitude-era language!

First video via Kotaku

Steam’s got a daily deal on the PC version of Strider. Pick it up today for just $8.99. 

Meanwhile if you’re a PS4 user, remember that the game is part of this month’s PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection , making it free for all members of the service. 

If you’re a PS3 user and for some unfathomable reason haven’t picked up  Bionic Commando: Rearmed 1 and  2 yet, today’s the day. The games are now available as a digital bundle for just $9.99. That’s more swingin’ than you can  handle,  all for chump change.   Now get the heck over to the PSN Store, you nerds!

Ever wonder how  Monster Hunter  monsters are created? I know I do every time a new awesome design pops up. Well, lucky for us, the folks at Kotaku UK sat down with series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and talked about some of their general approach to creating the main stars of the game.

You can read the full article here , but I just wanted to share one of my favorite parts:

“Each monster has its own team of planners who determine how it’s going to move and how it’s going to attack and act, and you can see their personalities come through,” says Tsujimoto. “They’re all going to behave a little differently depending on the team that made them. That doesn’t just happen with visual design, but with gameplay design too.”

So how do you like that? “Each monster has its own team of planners”!!

You might also notice how the article contains pages from the  Monster Hunter Illustration books; if you didn’t already know this, Udon Entertainment translated and published both of them, so if you like reading design insights, you definitely get both of them. Here are some links for ya:

Monster Hunter Illustrations

Monster Hunter Illustrations 2

Enjoy!

So we had some technical difficulties that prevented us from streaming  Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for iOS , but the fun continues in form a delightful giveaway!

Enter today’s raffle for a chance to win a Felyne blind-box from Airou Collection 2 – they sure look like the ones introduced in MHFU, so there. Good luck!