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Capcom has said in an investor Q&A that it intends to change the way it handles third party development partnerships with the intention of delegating new IP projects to its Japanese studios. Capcom believes that its partnership with fallen Swedish studio Grin has demonstrated the difficulty” of outsourcing projects to …
Read More »Capcom to adjust overseas dev deals
Key IP will be made in Japan, publisher claims
Read More »Capcom delays key titles
Japanese publisher Capcom has delayed three of its key 2010 titles until later this year to avoid clashing with some of Q1’s high-profile releases. Zombie sequel Dead Rising 2, action outing Lost Planet 2, fighting update Super Street Fighter IV and culy Japanese hit Monster Hunter Tri will all now …
Read More »Capcom cultivates Hollywood relationships
Capcom has confessed it is in regular talks with Hollywood studios to drive interest in its new properties. The firm has already enjoyed cross-media success with its Resident Evil series – and is hoping for something similar with Dark Void, which was last month optioned by Brad Pitt’s Plan B …
Read More »Is Capcom turning cold on Western collaboration?
Head developer Jun Takeuchi cites grating cultural differences between East and West
Read More »Gameloft strikes Capcom mobile deal
Six Capcom-developed titles landing on mobile phones next year
Read More »Capcom responds to clergy criticism
Publisher Capcom has defended Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles from accusations that it glamorises violence and promotes the occult. Bishop Bryant of Jarrow, Archdeacon Brian Smith and Rt Rev John Goddard have all accused the game of promoting such interests amongst the UK’s youth, with the latter stating: If we …
Read More »Brad Pitt grabs Dark Void movie rights
Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B Entertainment has secured the rights to develop a movie based on Capcom’s Dark Void. Dark Void launches on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on January 22nd next year, and the movie will be developed as a sci-fi action franchise. Pitt is also set to …
Read More »RE5: Alternate Edition will be DLC
The Alternative Edition of Resident Evil 5 will be heading to PSN and Xbox Live Marketplace as DLC. Capcom has confirmed it has opted against a boxed product version following the results of its recent poll. Over 1500 participants voted for the content to be released as a digital download, …
Read More »Alternative Resident Evil 5 heading to Xbox 360
Capcom has revealed it hopes to bring Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition to Xbox 360 owners. The game was announced for PS3 at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, and adds support for Sony’s Motion Controller. It also includes extra content, including a playable sequence set in the original Resident Evil …
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