Dead Rising fans are always hungry to take a bite of the game world’s lore and here at Capcom Vancouver we’ve always been happy to feed that unending hunger with peeks behind the main story of the zombie outbreaks that have devestated America. With Dead Rising 2: Case Zero and Dead Rising 2: Case West players were able to explore the zombie filled world in a unique way while learning about what had happened between the first two games and in their aftermath.

Originally released on the Xbox 360 in 2010 both games are now backwards compatible on the Xbox One and availble to purchase on the Xbox store.

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero takes place between the outbreak in Willamette that was featured in Dead Rising and the Fortune City zombie attack featured in Dead Rising 2 . It centers around Chuck Greene as he attempts to get gas for his truck and Zombrex for his daughter Katey.

In Dead Rising 2: Case West the hero of the first game, Frank West, returns to team up with Chuck to investigate the real source behind the zombie attacks in Willamette and Fortune City. Set in the immediate aftermath of Dead Rising 2 it delves deeper into the mystery of the zombie disease and brings back a fan favourite character from the original game (aside from Frank himself).

Hey Marvel and Capcom fans!

As previously announced in our other blogpost , physical versions of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 are coming to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One’ on March 7 ^th for $29.99. It will feature updated cover art and an exclusive comic featuring original art from Marvel’s own Sean Chen and Gerardo Sandoval, written by Jim Zub.

We caught up with Sean and Gerardo to share their thoughts on the Marvel vs. Capcom series and creating the exclusive comic. Hit the jump the check out the interview.

Please introduce yourself and give us a little background on what you do for Marvel.

Sean Chen – I’m a veteran comic book artist with about 20 years in the industry. Mostly known for a long run on the Iron Man comic, but have also done stints on Wolverine, X-Men, Spider-Man, The Avengers, among others.   

These days I split my time between comic and advertising. In comics, I do mostly covers and special projects for different publishers. In the advertising industry, I mostly do storyboards for television commercials.

Gerardo Sandoval – My name is Gerardo Sandoval. I have worked on titles such as: Age of Apocalypse, X-Men, Guardians 3000, New Avengers, Wolverine and Venom.

When you were approached with this project, what was your reaction?

SC – I knew it was going to be lots of fun. It was a great opportunity to draw many of the iconic Marvel heroes that I loved, as well as some of the well-known Capcom characters. While I was unfamiliar with some of them, they were all great fun to draw.

Researching the few characters that I didn’t know too well turned me into a fan. They were all well designed, both visually and in personality and abilities.

GS – When I was younger I was a gamer. I really loved Capcom and everything Street Fighter.  For me this opportunity was a huge surprise because I always wanted to do a Capcom vs Marvel art piece and I never thought that it could be possible.

Being more familiar with drawing characters from the Marvel universe what approach did you take when creating your own renditions of characters from the Capcom universe?

SC – First and foremost, I wanted to make sure that they all appeared and acted in character. Obviously, Capcom, being the steward of these characters, as well as the diehard fans of them really care how they are portrayed. A big part of my job is to make sure to be respectful by acknowledging that there are people very passionate about these characters. I did my homework and did a fair amount of research, which included discussing the characters with my son and some of his friends.

The challenging part is that some of the Capcom characters are on the very realistic end of the spectrum, such as Chris Redfield. Others such as Viewtiful Joe are very cartoony. Trying to integrate the different art genres into one story universe took some thought and calibration.

GS – It’s not easy to design a piece like this because I only had one chance to create the main characters. I had to make each one of the characters in a pose very familiar to the fans.  As a fan myself I knew Capcom characters and how they should look, so it was really fun, but not easy to put all the main characters together in one shot.

Who is your favorite character to draw from both the Marvel and Capcom universes and why?

SC – I always love drawing Iron Man since I am very tech oriented. A big part of the fun of drawing comics is to engage a variety of character types, and this book had them all. A great counterpoint to the hard edges of Iron Man was the organic and feminine forms of Storm and Morrigan. It was also great fun to draw the anime and cartoon characters as Zero and Viewtiful Joe. I would have to say that Morrigan was the most fun to draw from the Capcom side because she had a unique offbeat design. In terms of personality, Viewtiful Joe was great fun to portray because of his big, in your face attitude.

GS – Venom, Wolverine, Sagat or Zangief. For some reason, I am not into the good guys, I always liked the bad guys. Not Luke Skywalker but Darth Vader, not Spider-man but Venom, not Ryu but Sagat. Villains, or anti-heroes, are more interesting characters for me so I really enjoy drawing bad guys. Also, when I was a gamer, I always played as a villain.

Who is your favorite character to play from both the Marvel and Capcom universes and why?

SC – Some of the Capcom characters have been around forever, such as Chun-Li and Ryu, so they are the ones I am familiar with from my younger days. As far a Marvel is concerned, Wolverine is always a favorite.

How does it feel to know your name is now cemented in this epic franchise that has spanned over 20 years?

GS – It’s one of my dreams come true. It’s a great achievement but at the same time not enough for me. I really had the dream of being part of something like this but not only with one art piece. I hope in the future I can produce more art for this epic series.

A huge thanks to both Sean and Gerardo for their beautiful work on the exclusive comic and giving their thoughts on the franchise! The all-new comic book is a must-have for collectors and fans of the series and tells the story of two colliding universes featuring some of the most iconic Marvel and Capcom characters in its 10 full pages of action packed story. To secure your copy of this limited release you can preorder now at GameStop and EB Games .

For all the latest news on Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and the Marvel vs. Capcom series, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter , Facebook and YouTube . 

Hey everybody!

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about Kolin all this month. After server maintenance tomorrow, she will be finally joining Akuma and the rest of the Street Fighter V cast. To check out Kolin and her V-System moves, check out our reveal blogpost here .

Don’t forget, the Season 2 Character Pass is now available for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 and will grant pass holders with Akuma, Kolin, in addition to 4 brand new fighters to be announced later this year. The pass comes with Premium Battle Costumes with colors 3-10 unlocked and default costume colors 3-10 for each character. Additionally, Season 2 Character Pass holders will receive an exclusive PS4 theme!

As always, for the latest updates on Street Fighter V, follow us on  Facebook  and  Twitter .

Dead Rising 4 is unleashing a new kind of undead plague on PCs this spring when it arrives for Steam on March 14 ^th, 2017.

It’s time to get gory as photojournalist and zombie outbreak survivor Frank West returns to Willamette, Colorado 16 years after the events of the original Dead Rising. Frank finds the town under siege from another zombie infestation and the rebuilt Willamette Memorial Megaplex Mall stocked with bloody entrails and all sorts of consumer goods.

Frank will not only be pitted against the zombie horde but also two new and dangerous kinds of undead creatures as he comes across spry and energetic freshly infected zombies and the dangerously intelligent Evo threat. He will also face a shadowy para-military organization and some not-so-friendly survivors who have their own opinions on how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.

Can Frank uncover what’s behind this latest zombie outbreak? Can he get out of Willamette alive? Just how many selfies will he take? With intense action and an unmatched level of weapon and character customization, Dead Rising 4, delivers a heart pounding experience as players explore, scavenge and fight to survive in an open world sandbox on the brink of the next undead outbreak.

The digital Steam release is available to pre-order starting today at a special faaantastic 20% off price of $47.99 (USD). After launch the game will then become $59.99 (USD) .

To confirm if you have the PC weaponry needed to support the hordes in Dead Rising 4the PC specs are below.

So get your roll of duct tape, grab a burrito off the food court floor and start arming yourself to face this new undead threat on Steam.

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Have you seen everything Resident Evil 7 biohazard has to offer? Have you mastered Madhouse mode? We’ve got some good news for you today – new modes and more stories await about the Bakers, their mansion in Dulvey, Louisiana, and their victims, with Banned Footage Vol. 1 and 2 now available on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam! This DLC will be coming to Windows 10 soon, as well.

These packs are included in the Season Pass as well as the Deluxe Edition version of the game, and can also be purchased separately. Find a full breakdown of what to expect in these packs, as well as the DLC’s launch trailer, right after the jump.

Banned Footage Vol. 1 – $9.99
Nightmare

Hope you’re not claustrophobic! Survive until daylight against an endless horde of enemies in Nightmare. Craft weapons and ammunition, set out traps for wave after wave of enemies, and see if you have what it takes to make it until the sun rises. You’ll have to plan carefully – picking up scrap in the environment will allow you to craft additional weapons, items, traps, and skills, but your resources are limited.

Bedroom
Waking up in an unfamiliar bedroom, helpless captive Clancy is soon greeted by Marguerite and a very special meal. It’s up to you to figure out how to break out of a room packed with puzzles and hints on how to escape, all while ensuring that mother Marguerite doesn’t notice that you’ve been out of bed. She’s got a sharp eye, and she’ll know when something is amiss.

Extra Mode: Ethan Must Die
An endlessly replayable mode that changes each time you play it thanks to randomized item drops which ensure you’ll never play the same way twice. Designed with hardcore players in mind, each death is a new beginning in this extra tough mode. Dying means starting over from the beginning, but don’t lose hope just yet – randomized item boxes may give you just the edge you need, and finding where you last died will grant you one of the items you lost. (Note: This mode does not support PSVR on PS4.)

Banned Footage Vol. 2 – $14.99
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Deceptively simple at first, this gambling game is the only thing that stands between life and limb for two complete strangers. It’s blackjack with a disturbing twist in Lucas’ special version of the classic card game. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and as the game goes on, new wrinkles are added in the form of trump cards that you can play to better your chances. It seems like the odds are stacked in favor of the house, so you’ll have to figure out how to swing things back your way.

Daughters
Take a look back at the night when everything began.  When a mysterious woman shows up at the Baker residence with a little girl in tow, it marks the beginning of the end for the Bakers. See how the family descended into madness in this tape that takes place before the events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard .

Extra Mode: Jack’s 55th Birthday
Jack’s turning 55, and you know what that means – it’s time for a big birthday bash! Jack isn’t much for presents, but he sure does love a good meal. Grab some weapons and special skills, then head out into the house and race against the clock to find food for Jack while taking out enemies to temporarily stop the timer. You’ll need all the firepower you can get, but the more weapons you carry, the less room you’ll have for food! Higher grades earn you more rewards and give you access to even more challenging maps in this highly replayable mode. (Note: This mode does not support PSVR on PS4.)

Don’t forget, these packs are included with the Season Pass as well as the Deluxe Edition of the game. Plus, Season Pass and Deluxe Edition holders are entitled to a third DLC, which we’ll talk about more at a later date. And this spring all owners of Resident Evil 7 biohazard will get the free story DLC, Not A Hero.

Hey World Warriors!

We are just about two weeks away from the release of Nintendo Switch and we’re excited to reveal the brand-new “Way of the Hado” mode coming to Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers.

By holding the left and right Joy-Con in each hand respectively and utilizing the motion controls, you’ll be able to perform Ryu’s iconic special moves. Full descriptions and demonstrations are available in Training Mode, so you can practice your attacking and defending there. Once you’re ready to jump in, you can challenge yourself to obtain a high score in Beginner or Hard difficulty. And if you want a real test of endurance, try out endless mode where Shadaloo soldiers will continue to appear until you have been KO’d.

Hadoukens are performed by turning the Joy-Con controllers sideways and pushing forward with both hands. This is a great way to stop enemy projectiles and deal damage from a distance.

Shoryukens deal great damage to a single target and is your go-to special move when an enemy is up close. To perform a Shoryuken, keep one arm still while you punch the other into the air in an upward arc.

Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku’s allow you to hit multiple opponents up close, making it effective when several enemies try to swarm you. You perform it by holding both Joy-Con controllers upright in front of you and rotating your hips side to side.

The best way to deal massive damage to enemies close up and far away is by doing Ryu’s Shinku Hadouken. You’ll need to build up your Super Meter while playing, and once it’s full, hold down the SL and SR buttons while doing the same motion for a normal Hadouken.

After each stage in “Way of the Hado” mode, you’ll earn valuable experience points that you can invest in various stats such as Attack, Health, Speed, and Defense. Improving your stats are key to defeating soldiers quickly and obtaining a higher score. Once you’re ready for the ultimate test, fight M. Bison himself!

We hope you’ve enjoyed this preview of “Way of the Hado” mode, which will be coming to Ultra Street Fighter II on the Nintendo Switch. At a later date, we’ll share with you even more modes and features coming to the game, along with pricing and release timing. For the latest updates on everything Street Fighter, make sure to follow us on  Facebook  and  Twitter . 

Frank West is funny and zombies are stupid, get the free Valentine’s Day update for Dead Rising 4 and see Frank dressed as cupid!

Available today (Valentine’s Day), for Xbox One and later this month for Windows 10, this free February update for Dead Rising 4 includes “My Bloody Valentine”, an all-new, over the top holiday themed outfit pack for Frank and the zombies, including a heart themed Servbot head.

So love your undead foes and play Dead Rising 4 with this all new free Valentines Day theme.

Greetings Illuminati acolytes!

We are happy to announce the second Season 2 Street Fighter V character, Kolin, is coming February 28 ^th.

After working in the shadows for Gill and the secret Illuminati organization, Kolin makes her Street Fighter V debut. First appearing in Street Fighter III, Kolin works behind the scenes in order to fulfill the Prophecy of Miraha and stop any who dare stand in Gill’s way. She is typically calm and collected, but can suddenly fly into a rage when anybody threatens Gill and his plans. Spoiler-alert, she resurrects Nash and uses him as a pawn too, showing she will do anything to achieve her goals.

Kolin and Gill in Street Fighter III

Kolin excels in the Russian martial art of Systema, utilizing the opponent’s momentum against them and executing various slash-like attacks and knife hand strikes. Gill has bestowed upon her the power of ice, allowing her to augment her fight style with frigid blasts and deadly icicles. She is often heard speaking condescendingly towards her opponents, knowing they don’t stand a chance before her, let alone Gill.

Where did her hatred of Shadaloo come from and how did she originally become involved with Gill? Be sure to check out her character story to find out!

V-Skill: Inside Slash

Kolin’s unique counter allows her to deflect and automatically punish incoming moves with ease.

V-Trigger: Diamond Dust

With a full V-meter, Kolin can slam the ground twice with her foot, each time shooting out a path of sharp icicles across the floor. In addition to damage and stun, this move freezes the opponent’s stun gauge. While in this special state, the stun gauge will not deplete and if Kolin is successful in stunning the opponent, they will be frozen in place.

Critical Art: Frost Tower

Kolin dashes forward with a slice of her hand. If the attack connects, she’ll continue summoning large icicles from the ground, throwing the opponent into the air and shattering the ice to drop them to the ground.

Also coming alongside Kolin on February 28 ^th are her Story, Premium Battle and Nostalgia costumes.

Don’t forget, the Season 2 Character Pass is now available for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 and will grant pass holders with Akuma, Kolin, in addition to 4 brand new fighters to be announced later this year. The pass comes with Premium Battle Costumes with colors 3-10 unlocked and default costume colors 3-10 for each character. Additionally, Season 2 Character Pass holders will receive an exclusive PS4 theme!

We also want to let you know too, expect to hear more from us about each of the remaining four characters every other month beginning in February. That said, in months where we won’t have any new character info, we will have new information and content to talk about. As previously mentioned, we have been analyzing player performance since the Season 2 balance changes. At this time, we can confirm additional changes are in the works to bring characters in-line with how we envision them to perform. We can’t share all of the details quite yet, but we are anticipating an announcement early March.

Kolin will be playable at the Lupe Fiasco DROGAS Light Album Launch Party on 2/15. Please note, the first 150 people in line will get a free event t-shirt. Also, although the event is open to ages 18-20, entry for these people will be very limited. Check out this blogpost for more details . In the coming weeks, you’ll learn even more about Kolin so for the latest updates on Street Fighter V, follow us on  Facebook  and  Twitter .

Hey everybody!

Last year, we kicked off Street Fighter V with a launch party featuring our good friend, Lupe Fiasco, challenging the legend, Daigo “The Beast” Umehara, to an exhibition match in San Francisco at the Folsom Street Foundry. This year, we’re returning to the same venue 1 year later to celebrate both the release of Lupe’s highly anticipated album, DROGAS Light, the Capcom Pro Tour and Street Fighter V Season 2’s newest character, coming later this month. Stay tuned for more details next week regarding the newest character.

For more details on the launch party hit the jump!

The event will also feature pre-season Capcom Pro Tour matches between some of the best Street Fighter V players and commentary by all-star duo Stephen “Sajam” Lyon and “Tasty Steve” Scott. Ryan “Gootecks” Guiterrez and Mike Ross from Cross Counter TV’s Excellent Adventures will be the on-stage emcees.

Main Event:

• Capcom Cup 2016 Grand Finals rematch – Du “Nuckledu” Dang vs. Ricki Ortiz

Undercard:

• Ryan “Filipino Champ” Ramirez vs. Daigo “The Beast” Umehara
• Justin Wong vs. Darryl “Snake Eyez” Lewis

Special guests: Lupe Fiasco, Murs, Dan the Automator, DJ Qbert, Del the Funkee Homosapien and Domino of Hieroglyphics

Event Details:

• Date: February 15, 2017
• Time: 6pm-1am
• Location: Folsom Street Foundry at 1425 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
• Age: 18 and over
• Cosplay contest
• Free-to-enter 8-person SFV tournaments for prizes

This is a FREE event and first-come, first-served so be sure to line up early for your chance to get in!

DROGAS Light will be playing all night and we’ll have a photo booth and exclusive merchandise for sale. And lastly, if you aren’t able to attend in person, it all will be streamed on Capcom Fighters . For the latest updates on Street Fighter V, follow us on  Facebook  and  Twitter .

About Lupe Fiasco:

Influenced by Jay-Z, Common, and Nas, Lupe Fiasco broke onto the hip-hop scene in 2006 with his debut album Lupe Fiasco’s Food and Liquor. His hit single “Daydreaming” off of his debut album went on to win a Grammy in 2008, while he has received 12 Grammy nominations throughout his career. Powered by his proven lyrical prowess and remarkable artistic vision, Drogas Light is the latest chapter in Fiasco’s impressive career since parting with Atlantic Records in 2014. 

Have you had a chance to sink your teeth into Resident Evil 7 biohazard yet? Or has something sunk its teeth into you instead? Good news for those looking for more: We’ve got a preview of the “Banned Footage” DLC for you right now! New modes and more stories await you, with additional tapes about the Bakers, their mansion in Dulvey, Louisiana, and their victims. Plus, each volume of Banned Footage contains an extra mode that offers hours of gameplay. Read on for the trailer as well as more info on what to expect from these DLC packs!

Banned Footage Vol. 1 – $9.99
Available now on PS4!
Launches on all other platforms February 21st, 2017

Nightmare
Hope you’re not claustrophobic. Survive until daylight against an endless horde of enemies in Nightmare. Craft weapons and ammunition, set out traps for wave after wave of enemies, and see if you have what it takes to make it until the sun rises. You’ll have to plan carefully – picking up scrap in the environment will allow you to craft additional weapons, items, traps, and skills, but your resources are limited!

Bedroom
Waking up in an unfamiliar bedroom, a helpless captive is soon greeted by Marguerite and a very special meal. It’s up to you to figure out how to break out of a room packed with puzzles and hints on how to escape, all while ensuring that mother Marguerite doesn’t notice that you’ve been out of bed. She’s got a sharp eye, and she’ll know when something is amiss.

Extra Mode: Ethan Must Die
An endlessly replayable mode that changes each time you play it, thanks to randomized item drops which ensure you’ll never play the same way twice. Designed with hardcore players in mind, each death is a new beginning in this extra tough mode. Dying means starting over from the beginning, but don’t lose hope just yet – randomized item boxes may give you just the edge you need, and finding where you last died will grant you one of the items you lost.

Banned Footage Vol. 2 – $14.99
Available now on PS4!
Launches on all other platform February 21st, 2017

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Deceptively simple at first, this gambling game is the only thing that stands between life and limb for two complete strangers. It’s blackjack with a disturbing twist in Lucas’ special version of the classic card game. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and as the game goes on, new wrinkles are added in the form of trump cards that you can play to improve your odds. It seems like the odds are stacked in favor of the house, so you’ll have to figure out how to swing things in your favor.

Daughters
Take a look back at the night that everything began.  When a mysterious woman shows up at the Baker residence with a little girl in tow, it marks the beginning of the end for the Bakers. See how the family descended into madness in this tape that takes place before the events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard.

Extra Mode: Jack’s 55th Birthday
Jack’s turning 55, and you know what that means – it’s time for a big birthday bash! Jack isn’t much for presents, but he sure does love a good meal! Grab some weapons and special skills, then head out into the house and race against the clock to find food for Jack while taking out enemies to temporarily stop the timer. You’ll need all the firepower you can get, but the more weapons you carry, the less room you’ll have for food! Higher grades earn you more rewards, as well as access to even more challenging maps in this highly replayable mode.

If you grabbed the Deluxe Edition or the Season Pass, you’re all set for each of these packs when they become available! You can also purchase each pack separately, with Banned Footage Vol. 1 available today on PS4 and on other platforms February 21st, and Banned Footage Vol. 2 available February 14th on PS4 and on other platforms February 21st. That’s not all, though – a third DLC pack, which we’ll have details about at a later date, will also be available and is included in the Deluxe Edition and Season Pass. Plus, Not A Hero, a free story DLC that takes place separately from the events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard, is also coming this Spring!

The family is waiting for you in Resident Evil 7 biohazard, available now !

Note:  This article has been updated to reflect availability of Banned Footage Vol. 1 and 2.

Since Frank West first donned a Servbot head and stopped to grab a meal at Jill’s Sandwhiches in 2006’s Dead Rising the zombie slaying series has been rich with the backdrop of Capcom characters. Over a decade later the development team behind the Dead Rising series here at Capcom Vancouver delights in putting references and nods to our favorite Capcom’s characters.

Today we’re adding five new Street Fighter costumes (pictured above) for Frank West to wear in Dead Rising 4. Designer John Ellenton that worked on selecting which classic Street Fighter characters would get into Frank’s wardrobe noted that he picked Cammy, M. Bison, Guile, T-Hawk and Zangief because, “They’re all very iconic and we felt these costumes would fit well with Frank. We specifically picked Cammy because we thought it would be funny to see Frank dress in Cammy’s iconic look.”

Even before today’s free update Capcom blood ran deep in Dead Rising 4 . From the Frank West’s continued love of wearing Servbot heads to Street Fighter themed t-shirts and holiday sweaters to the out and out Capcom lovefest that is the SuperPunch Comics store in the new Willamette Memorial Megaplex in Dead Rising 4 .

At Capcom Vancouver we pride ourselves on making the Dead Rising series, and one of the most fun things about the series is being able to imbue it with nods to the great Capcom games that we love. From Mega Man to Street Fighter and beyond it’s been a joy that we get to celebrate our love of Capcom.

Now put on your Cammy outfit and smash some zombies!