Capcom Announces new 2010 lineup. (update 1 Feb 2010, Monster Hunter Tri)

Note these dates are for the Japanese market up to now. More will be announced soon!

“Super Street Fighter IV”

(Super Streetfighter Anime movie trailer)

“Lost Planet 2″

(Gears of war Character feature trailer)

“Monster Hunter Frontier Online”

“Dead Rising 2″

“Monster Hunter Tri” (incl Wii Speak and the Classic Controler Pro!)

Note from Capcom Europe:

CAPCOM®ANNOUNCES SPRING LINE-UP LAUNCH DATES
Capcom’s Hottest Titles Secure a Spot on Store Shelves This Spring
LONDON, UK — January 26th, 2010 „o Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced release timing for their most highly-anticipated Spring titles including Monster Hunter™Tri, Lost Planet™2, Final Fight™: Double Impact and Super Street Fighter™ IV for Europe and North America.

Western Wii™ owners can join the hunt of Monster Hunter Tri as the hit Japanese phenomenon makes its debut for Wii™ in Europe, where the title will be distributed by Nintendo, and North America this April. Showcasing the full power of Wii™ with some of the most strikingly beautiful graphics seen on the platform, Monster Hunter Tri puts players in the role of hunter co-existing in a dynamic, living ecosystem where monsters interact not only with players but other monsters as well. New environments, such as underwater and volcano, present fresh challenges as the hunt can happen on dry land or underwater- a first for the franchise. Monster Hunter Tri features one of the most robust online experiences to be found on Wii with four player online co-op and two player co-op arena quests. For the first time ever, a new Story Mode will ease players into the world of Monster Hunter through quests that introduce game mechanics slowly. Offering varied control configurations to suit their style of play, players can choose between various controllers and schemes to slay the majestic beasts that inhabit the world.

Breathtaking environments, new weapons, unique vital suits and larger-than-life bosses surface in both Europe and North America on May 18th, 2010 in Lost Planet 2. Launching on the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, the game is the next installment in the popular action series Lost Planet™. Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that debuted on Xbox 360, went on to sell over 2.3 million units worldwide after its release. Lost Planet 2 will offer deeper insight into the world of E.D.N III and the uncertain fate of future mankind. Players will control their heroes across 6 interconnected episodes, creating a truly unique interactive experience that changes depending upon the actions of the players involved. The intense and action-packed campaign mode comes with the ability to form teams of up to four players on Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation®Network and utilize teamwork tactics, new weapons and a variety of vital suits to fight larger-than-life bosses

Known for its popular fighting titles, Capcom is happy to also present two strong fighting games for the spring including Final Fight: Double Impact and Super Street Fighter IV. Final Fight: Double Impact is a dual release of two classic arcade side-scrolling beat-em-ups due to launch as a downloadable title on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE®. First up is Final Fight™, where players follow the heart-pounding adventures of Cody, Guy, and Haggar – three heroes fighting their way across crime-ridden Metro City in hopes of saving Haggar’s daughter from the evil clutches of Mad Gear. Cody and Guy will also be playable characters in Super Street Fighter IV giving fans the chance to take a trip down memory lane and experience these characters in their first appearance before playing them in the new Street Fighter game. In Magic Sword, users will take on the role of the “The Brave One,” a fierce warrior who bears the daunting responsibility of cleansing evil forces by defeating the dark lord Drokmar. Accompanied by eight allies who will lend their assistance by bringing specific skills and talents to contribute to the fight, Magic Sword is an amazing side-scrolling action game illustrated in classic fantasy stylings.

Super Street Fighter IV will be coming to the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and PS3 system on April 30th, 2010 in Europe and April 27th, 2010 in North America. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Street Fighter IV will further redefine the 2-D fighting genre with a host of new features including new characters, new ultra combos, new online modes, the return of the famed bonus stages and retuned online and offline gameplay. Super Street Fighter IV’s new characters include Street Fighter’s first Tae Kwon Do-styled fighter -- the deadly female fighter Juri -- classic Street Fighters such as Cody, Guy, T. Hawk, Dee Jay, Adon and more to complement the full roster of returning fighters from Street Fighter IV. Featuring all new user-selectable Ultra Combos and advancements to the online gameplay and matchmaking, Super Street Fighter IV is the ultimate vision of Street Fighter.

More information on Lost Planet 2, Monster Hunter Tri, Final Fight: Double Impact and Super Street Fighter IV will be revealed in the upcoming months. In the meantime, please visit the official Capcom press site at www.capcomeuro-press.com for the latest box art and assets. Exclusive trailers for Lost Planet 2 and Super Street Fighter IV are available now on Xbox LIVE.

Note from Capcom Japan:

Capcom Co., Ltd. is proud to announce its lineup of Xbox 360® titles to be released before the fiscal year ending in March 2011.

Our lineup announcement starts with “Super Street Fighter IV”, the latest iteration of the iconic “Street Fighter” franchise, which is scheduled for release on April 28, 2010. The next iteration of the globally popular “Lost Planet” series, “Lost Planet 2″, is slated for a May 20, 2010 release. In addition, the PC game “Monster Hunter Frontier Online” will begin Japanese service on the Xbox 360® in the summer of 2010.
Lastly, the next installment in the “Dead Rising” series of video games, “Dead Rising 2″, is planned for release in the 2010 calendar year. Not only that, but a new live action film, “Zombrex: Dead Rising Sun”, will be released in Japan, leveraging a strong multiple media strategy for this series which has already been met with great success in Europe and America.

Capcom’s release lineup for this period will include many other high-profile titles, and we can expect our lineup to perform increasingly well. Detailed sales forecasts for each title are still under review.

Capcom will continue to release exciting titles on an aggressive schedule, maximizing the value of our titles and expanding our sales. We will continue to leverage our valuable IP with a “single content multiple usage” strategy. Capcom will continue to stay on the forefront of home video games and promote synergy between formats with our brands.