What’s up World Warriors!

Hope you all have been enjoying 8-player lobbies, the rematch option and all the other cool features included in Monday’s patch! As promised, we have another content drop today that includes everyone’s favorite Power Bombin’, Flash Choppin’ street grappler Alex! The Fight Money In-Game Shop also launches today which will allow you to purchase Story Mode costumes and other items as well. Hit the jump for more details.

The In-Game Shop for earned currency (aka Fight Money) will let you spend your hard earned Fight Money to purchase extra game content, such as new characters (100,000 FM each) and Story Mode Costumes (40,000 FM each). Guile, Ibuki, Balrog, Juri, and Urien will be releasing later this year and each will have a Story Mode costume available for purchase using Fight Money. Keep an eye out though because that’s just the beginning as we’ll have details on additional items in the future!

Check out more screenshots of Alex at our Facebook Page.

Since the In-Game Shop for real currency (aka Zenny) is not available just yet, we’re offering Alex as a free trial period to all players, until the Zenny shop launches. This also applies to any future DLC character that releases prior to the Zenny shop launching. Once the Zenny shop launches, the free trial for DLC characters that released prior to the Zenny shop opening will end, and you’ll need to use Fight Money, Zenny, or the Season Pass to access those characters.

That about does it for today! For more details on Alex and the March update check this post .

The deadly C-Virus has now been unleashed upon a new generation of systems. You can now download Resident Evil 6 and embark on a massive co-op adventure for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game is available digitally everywhere for MSRP $19.99, and U.S. Resident Evil fans can also grab physical versions at the same price for their collections.

Resident Evil 6 stars a collection of extensive, action-packed campaigns, including series veterans Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, Sherry Birkin, and Ada Wong. The C-Virus is spreading at a rapid rate across the world, forcing the hand of anti-bioterrorism operatives to eradicate the outbreak and its deadly mutations. Players can team up with a friend for two-player cooperative action throughout each campaign (split-screen or online). When playing online, special battles bolster the number of player-controlled co-op allies from two to four, which is helpful when facing off against foes like the powerful, persistent Ustanak.

This release of Resident Evil 6 comes packed with all the multiplayer and Mercenaries modes released via DLC for consoles (including No Mercy mode originally available only on PC). In addition, the new Cycle Mode automatically places you in recommended multiplayer modes, like 3 vs. 3 Siege Mode or Survivors Mode, which is playable as a free-for-all or team battle. Resident Evil 6 also includes each character’s alternate costumes, including polygonal classic PlayStation-era variants and stylish EX versions of each character, such as a swashbuckling Leon.

Not only is Resident Evil 6 out now, but you can look forward to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 4 coming later this year.

You can also take a look at Resident Evil 6’s new box art below. Be sure to check out the rest of the screenshots in our Facebook gallery.

Your ticket to the Gransys just got cheaper, as  Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is being discounted by  25% until April 4th!

If you missed the original back in 2012, or the  Dark Arisen in 2013, this is definitely the best place to start. Running at 60FPS, and capable of going all the way up to a 4K resolution (if your PC can take it there), this version is by far the prettiest this game has ever looked. Not to mention, we’ve added mouse+keyboard support. =)

This sale will end next Monday, April 4th at 10am, so head on over to Steam and start your journey today!

“I met the sons of Sparda – both of them. Though the same blood of their father flow through their veins, the two battled each other fiercely like arch enemies. It seems as if they drive some twisted pleasure from this brotherly fighting.”

The masters at Kinetiquettes are at it again, bringing together the two sons of Sparda as they appear in Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition! In their human forms, Dante and his brother, Vergil (who first appeared in DMC1, but is perhaps best remembered from DMC3, quoted above), are depicted with weapons at the ready – Dante with his twin handguns, Ebony and Ivory, and Vergil with his katana, Yamato. But those who know about these two brothers know that it isn’t just human blood running through their veins….

The Devil Trigger versions of both Dante and Vergil feature them with their signature weapons – Dante striking with Rebellion, and Vergil with an unsheathed Yamato – already on the offensive! We’ll have more information on these dioramas for you soon, but in the meantime, enjoy some (very!) high-quality shots of the dioramas below, and turnaround shots of the individual sculptures available at Kinetiquettes’ site (fair warning if you’re on mobile data, it’s 11MB!). Pre-orders for Dante, Vergil, Devil Trigger Dante, and Devil Trigger Vergil are expected to open later this year, so stay tuned!

Now, on to those images….

Hey everyone!

We have some exciting news to share today: the long awaited March update that contains Alex will be releasing next week in two separate drops. Hit the jump for more details!

The first drop will take place on March 28 (MON) and contains the following content:

• Challenge Mode
• Demonstrations: Learn the ins and outs of Street Fighter V through helpful demonstration and tutorial content. Contains content for each of the 16 characters, as well as advice geared towards players of all skill levels:
  • Beginner Tutorials: 12 lessons covering, movement, normal attacks, special attacks, V-System, throws, counter hits, chip/recoverable damage, etc.
  • Intermediate Tutorials: 11 lessons covering projectiles, invincibility frames, armor and armor break, recovery, cross-up attacks, anti-air options, etc.
  • Advanced Tutorials: 4 lessons covering back dashing, frame advantage/disadvantage, combo potential, button priority, etc.
  • Character Tutorials: 16 lessons covering each individual character.
• Trials: Put your skills to the ultimate test with combo trials for all 16 characters, ranging from basic to pro combos.  Completing Trials will also earn you some extra Fight Money. 

• Online Rematch Option
  • Salty from a close loss online? Want revenge?  Players can now play a 2/3 set in Ranked Match and Casual Matches, provided both players accept the rematch.

• Battle Lounge Improvements
  • Enjoy up to 8 person lobbies, complete with match spectating.
• Bug fixes and gameplay balancing
  • Various game bugs have been fixed, along with minor gameplay balancing. For more details please see the previous post .

The second drop will take place on March 30 (WED) at 10AM PT and contains the following content:

• Alex + related character story content
• In-Game Shop
  • Fight Money Expenditure: Spend your hard earned Fight Money to purchase extra game content, such as DLC characters (100,000 FM each) and the Story Mode Costumes (40,000 FM each).

One feature that will not be making it into the March update will be the Zenny (real money) functionality of the in-game shop. We have taken a long hard look at this part of the store, and after much review, have decided it is not ready to launch just yet. As Zenny is purchased with real money, we wanted to be extra careful and make sure it’s fully tested and optimized before launching it. There is currently no ETA on the Zenny store and we will release it as soon as it’s ready.

We realize that this causes an inconvenience to fans who want to purchase the DLC characters, such as Alex, but do not have enough Fight Money or own the Season Pass.  To address this, we will be making Alex available for free as a trial period to all players, until the Zenny shop launches .  This also will apply to any future DLC character that releases prior to the Zenny shop launching. Once the Zenny shop launches, the free trial for any DLC characters that released prior to the Zenny shop opening will end, and players will need to either use Fight Money, Zenny, or the Season Pass to access those characters.

Any DLC character related content (such as costumes) that is purchased with Fight Money during the trial period will remain in your account once the trial period ends, but you’ll need to purchase Alex to use that content. The same goes for colors and character progress, etc. that are earned during the trial period; everything will be saved, you’ll just need to purchase the character to resume your progress once the trial period ends.

As a special bonus to our Season Pass users, they will be the only ones who will be able to access the premium costumes of the DLC characters until the Zenny shop launches, and they also get to keep character access once the free trial period ends. Additionally, we will be giving all Season Pass users a free, brand new stage in the near future!

Finally, as a way of saying thanks for everyone’s patience and understanding throughout the beta phases and game launch we will be making Ryu and Chun-Li’s story mode costumes available for free to all users on March 30 as well.  This is an 80,000 Fight Money value, almost the full value of a DLC character.  

Thank you for continuing to support Street Fighter V and we promise that the game will continue to improve from here on out. More new updates, fixes and support for other pressing issues like rage quitters are in the works and we hope to have more information to share soon.

Until next time!

This week is the 20 ^th anniversary of Resident Evil, and we’re thrilled to kick off a macabre, year-long celebration commemorating the birth of survival horror. We’ll be delivering videos, livestreams, developer diaries, and more to pay tribute to the king of horror games. Today we reflect on the series’ enduring and varied history, looking back on the unforgettable main entries that Resident Evil’s fans have survived over the last two decades.

The Resident Evil series has come a long way since it released in Japan on March 22, 1996, but the original three PlayStation games played a critical role in solidifying the series’ future. The Resident Evil franchise has also played a huge role in my life, so I’m adding in my personal perspective in how each core game impacted me. Please join me by sharing your memories in the comments below.

Resident Evil
Year: 1996
Platforms: PlayStation (Launch), PC, Sega Saturn, Nintendo DS

The iconic S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team’s maddening one-night stay in the Spencer Mansion is unforgettable. Resident Evil stood out the moment bodies started dropping in its live-action intro, which like other one-liners (who hasn’t heard a “Jill sandwich” joke by now?) has become infamously and endearingly cheesy over time. Legitimate terror greeted players brave enough to venture deep into the mansion, from zombies bursting out of closets to the introduction of the vicious Hunters. Before Resident Evil, few games made players cherish every shotgun shell or healing herb quite the same way. The mansion may have exploded into millions of pieces, but the foundation of our love for Resident Evil was cemented forever.

Tim’s Take: My first experience with Resident Evil happened at the ripe age of 11 – probably too early by my parents’ standards. Without warning, my cousin flicked off the lights and booted up his PlayStation. I sat mute as he explored the halls of the mansion, my muscles tensing with every camera angle change or distant zombie moan. I still recall believing that a Hunter leapt out of the walls and swiftly decapitated Jill. What twisted tricks did this twisted game have in store? That night ended with my cousin battling the Tyrant in the hidden lab beneath the mansion. The CG cutscene introducing the gigantic monstrosity with an exposed heart was cutting-edge at the time. The beast terrified me. I lay awake at night for too long believing the Tyrant would emerge from my aunt and uncle’s creepy basement, clawed hand raised for attack. I finally fell asleep after convincing myself that the Tyrant’s nine-foot frame wouldn’t fit through the doorway.

Resident Evil 2
Year: 1998
Platform: PlayStation (Launch), PC, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, GameCube

True horror, like the evil Umbrella Company’s deadly viruses, can’t be contained. Two years after the original game, Resident Evil 2 delivered players a grander, more intense experience as the zombie outbreak spread into Raccoon City. Series mainstay Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie RPD officer with the worst training day ever, joins up with Claire Redfield as she searches for her brother, S.T.A.R.S. member Chris. Leon and Claire’s paths diverge as they survive on Raccoon City’s zombie-infested streets, explore the enigmatic RPD station, and encounter the mad mind behind Umbrella’s lab in a huge underground lab. Resident Evil 2’s branching, intertwined scenarios delivered unfathomable new depth for players craving more. Fans’ appetites for RE 2 won’t be truly satisfied until they know more about the recently confirmed and highly anticipated remake.

Tim’s Take: Resident Evil’s hooks were in me after my horror-loving cousin exposed me to the original. I remember how the substantial, double-disc jewel case intimidated me with the expansive challenge it was sure to contain (Little did I know how complex and gargantuan playing the A and B scenarios for both Leon and Claire would be). Surviving on the overrun streets of Raccoon City was exactly what I wanted from a follow up to my favorite horror game. I’ve dodged the initial flaming zombies on the way to Kendo’s Gun Shop that I could almost do it blindfolded (don’t hold me to that). I’ll always remember the first time fighting my way to the RPD station for and breathing a sigh of relief as the gentle piano music settled in.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Year: 1999
Platforms: PlayStation (Launch), PC, Dreamcast, GameCube

Leon and Claire weren’t the only duo trying to escape Raccoon City alive, as Jill Valentine returned in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis alongside Carlos Oliveira, a hired Umbrella gun with a heart of gold. Jill’s last escape wasn’t easy, either. A deadly, tenacious bio-organic weapon called Nemesis relentless stalked the former S.T.A.R.S. member through the streets. Nemesis is among the Resident Evil series’ most iconic villains thanks to his infectious grasp, powerful rocket launcher, and nasty habit of striking players when they least expect it. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis ends with Raccoon City’s irreversible infection being cleansed by a high-destructive missile. The sleepy, Midwestern town of Raccoon City may have been eradicated, but the outbreak was just about to go global.

Tim’s Take: I remember purchasing Dino Crisis solely for the purpose of acquiring the Resident Evil 3: Nemesis demo disc (Luckily, Regina’s adventures in Dino Crisis were worth the price of admission). This sneak peek of Jill Valentine’s return built upon everything I loved about exploring Raccoon City in Resident Evil 2 while injecting the most terrifying villain in the series to date. I had an idea that my mom was planning on buying me RE 3 for my birthday, but I wanted it so bad that I jumped the gun and bought it anyway (she wasn’t happy). Few words can describe the intense feeling of dread I still experience when I hear a door open and shut, accompanied by Nemesis’s snarling and tense chase music. Returning to the RPD building before the events of Resident Evil 2 was also a treat for obsessive fans like me. RE 3 with Nemesis’s constant pressure and challenging boss battles, will always give me a sense of profound relief upon seeing the credits roll.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of our Resident Evil 20 ^th Anniversary Retrospective coming soon. In the meantime, veteran Resident Evil producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi recounts his life spent developing the iconic series , from the monsters lurking in the Spencer Mansion to the latest, exciting globetrotting adventures.

If you’re going to play a zombie in the movies, you come to the zombie experts for training. At Capcom Vancouver we’ve been wrangling digital zombies for years thanks to our work on the Dead Rising series.

After our star turn as shambling undead extras in Dead Rising: Endgame  we were more than ready to prepare actor and game industry personality Naomi Kyle for her own time on the set. Though Kyle was already familiar with our Dead Rising games Capcom Vancouver’s Trant Lee-Amies walked her through the detailed lore of the series. Then it was time for Naomi to learn how to kill zombies, both virtual and real.  

To take on real flesh eating monsters she handled Capcom Vancouver’s stock of combo weapons that we’ve gathered both from the Dead Rising games as well as the original film Dead Rising: Watchtower .  

Then it was time to get her game on as Trant and Naomi played a few rounds of Dead Rising 3: Super Ultra Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX + α . Choosing Annie as Chun-Li Kyle was soon delivering spinning kicks to hordes of undead as she fought her way through the chaotic madness of our retro inspired game.  

Next up was the reason she’d come to us in the first place: Zombie Boot Camp. Trant, who had played a zombie the week before, explained the zombification process and how to act and move while she was searching for fresh brains to eat. Then the Capcom Vancouver Zombie Extras entered to help her get into the character as part of a zombie horde.  

Later that day Naomi was on the Vancouver set of Dead Rising: Endgame fully trained for her role as a zombie having passed boot camp with flying colours. You can see Naomi as well as all the Capcom Vancouver zombies when Dead Rising: Endgame is released.  

Twenty years ago today, the first Resident Evil began with a few members of S.T.A.R.S. setting foot in the Spencer Mansion, deep in the Arklay Mountains. Shortly after, the first surviving members of S.T.A.R.S. crossed the threshold of the mansion, beginning the longest night of their lives, and kicking off the beloved franchise that’s lasted for… well, 20 years. It just so happens that a bunch of places are having Resident Evil sales today, too – what a coincidence! There’s a selection of good things on sale at great prices on Steam, Xbox Live, and the Nintendo eShop, so hit the jump for a list of what’s on sale!

Steam (North America / Europe)

Resident Evil 20th Anniversary Franchise Sale Page

Xbox One / Xbox 360 (North America)

Resident Evil 20th Anniversary Sale

Wii U / 3DS (North America only)

Available through each console’s eShop

Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, Sherry Birkin, and co. embark on a tremendous, globe-trotting adventure in Resident Evil 6. The massive, multi-campaign, cooperative game is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 29, and you can get a jump on the action by preordering now.

Resident Evil 6 on PS4 and Xbox One comes with all the previous map and multiplayer DLC available on consoles. This includes Siege Mode, Predator Mode, Survivor Mode, Onslaught Mode, and extra maps for The Mercenaries. The Mercenaries: No Mercy mode – only available on PC until now – is also included, which ratchets up the number of onscreen enemies to numbers previously unseen in Mercenaries.

If you’re interested in returning to the ambitious sixth chapter in Resident Evil history, or want to experience it yourself for the first time, click the links below:

Worldwide excl. Japan (digital)
Microsoft Xbox Store (Xbox One Digital Download w/Pre-loading)

North America (disc)
GameStop .com (PlayStation/Xbox One)
Amazon.com (PlayStation/Xbox One)
Target.com (PlayStation 4/Xbox One)
EB Games – Canada (PlayStation 4/Xbox One)

With WonderCon just around the corner (this weekend, March 25–27), you don’t need to wonder if Capcom will be there this year! With the 20th anniversary of Resident Evil kicking off this week, you can bet we’ll have some of the best that the series has to offer, with Resident Evil 6 and the upcoming team-based shooter, Umbrella Corps, available to play. And hey – it wouldn’t be a convention without lots of cool stuff to grab, and the Capcom Store will be there as well! Hit the jump for more information on what you can play and purchase at the Capcom booth (South Hall #2024)!

Resident Evil 6

If you haven’t played the award-winning Resident Evil 6 before, it’s a perfect opportunity to check it out at WonderCon before its upcoming release on March 29, 2016 for both PlayStation4 and Xbox One. Play across four campaigns, available to play solo or co-cooperatively, and discover the truth of a series of interconnecting events, each featuring distinct and returning characters, including Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, Sherry Birkin, and more. RE6 provides some of the deepest combat and gunplay ever seen in a Resident Evil game – and once you’re done with the campaign, you can put your skills to the test in all of the downloadable content included with the PS4 and Xbox One releases!

Umbrella Corps

Looking for something a bit more competitive? Umbrella Corps, the fast-paced third person shooter set in Resident Evil environments, has you covered. We’ll have a 3 vs. 3 setup available at WonderCon, which includes the first U.S. opportunity to play the recently announced Multi Mission Mode [link to Multi Mission Mode announce]! Play through a rotating set of mission objectives to achieve total dominance over your opponents in best 3 out of 5, high-intensity, close-quarter matches. With a wide arsenal of weapons and tools at your disposal, including the melee Brainer axe, the Zombie Jammer, and more, eliminate the competition and take victory into your own hands.

The Capcom Store will be there too with all their latest and greatest products, with a lot of popular items on markdown! And that’s not to mention…

Mega Man HD LED Headphones – $100

These (E-)cans will let you listen to your beats in style, and offer some great features, including:

• Soft Cushion
• Volume Optimzied
• Noise Isolation
• High Fidelity sound

The LEDs on the sides are battery-powered, and the headphone cable is detachable, so you can wear them for music or for fashion!

Plus, purchase any of the below items at Wondercon 2016 and receive a free Ryu or Shadaloo T-shirt ($10 value):

• Street Fighter Ryu Statue
• Street Fighter Evil Ryu Statue
• Street Fighter Cologne Gift Set
• Street Fighter V Tournament Edition Fight Stick – Chun-Li
• Street Fighter Varsity Bomber Jacket
• Street Fighter V PS4 Game
• Street Fighter V PS4 Collector’s Edition with the Game

Be sure to stop by and check out the great games and great deals!

UPDATE: The tour just got a fresh new trailer! Check it out below.

One thing we can all agree is Capcom has consistently made excellent and memorable music for its games: with MM2 Dr. Wily stage  being covered dozens of times, to Guile’s theme going with everything, a Capcom-focused live concert series was only a matter of time… and something you don’t want to miss!

Late last month, Video Game Orchestra announced their new official concert tour: CAPCOM LIVE! Produced by veterans of the concert scene, Shota Nakama ( Video Game Orchestra ) and Tommy Tallarico ( Video Games Live!), CAPCOM LIVE! brings all the excitement you’d expect, melding a high energy rock band, vocalists, and an orchestra to bring you a musical experience unlike any other.

The tour will be making their premiere in North America at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston on April 9th , so if you’re in the area or can make the trip, get your tickets and get ready to rock to stellar music from the following game franchises:

• Ace Attorney
• Breath of Fire
• Devil May Cry
• Dragon’s Dogma
• Final Fight
• Ghosts ‘n Goblins / Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
• Mega Man and Mega Man X
• Monster Hunter
• Okami
• Resident Evil
• Street Fighter
• And more!

And keep your eyes glued to the CAPCOM LIVE! website and Facebook page for updates on upcoming concerts!

The survival horror genre was born 20 years ago on March 22, 1996 with the release of Resident Evil. The PlayStation classic succeeded in terrifying players with flesh-eating zombies and the foreboding atmosphere of the mansion. The revolutionary horror title couldn’t have happened without the work of the talented and sadistically creative developers at Capcom, including franchise veteran Hiroyuki Kobayashi. To kick off the 20th Anniversary or Resident Evil, Kobayashi discusses time working with the trend-setting series in a new video.

In the video below, producer Kobayashi discusses his perspective on the past 20 years of Resident Evil, from his work on the PlayStation original to the present. Kobayashi recalls his role on the very first Resident Evil programming a variety of memorable enemies from pesky crows to a certain abomination lurking deep within Umbrella’s secret lab. He also touches on the revolutionary gameplay of Resident Evil 4 and how it influenced his work on the series. Finally, Kobayashi-san delivers a special message directly to Resident Evil fans across the world.

The celebration of Resident Evil’s 20 strong years doesn’t end there. Be sure to check back today for Part 1 of our retrospective of the core Resident Evil titles.