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MvC2 officially coming to XBLA/PSN this summer

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Christian Sven, Capcom’s Senior Director of Strategy and Rey Jimenez, Producer of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix have confirmed the previous rumors about Marvel vs. Capcom 2 being recreated for modern day consoles. Here are some summarized details:

* code base is from Dreamcast version
* online play!
* sprites are not redrawn; HD upscaling options via real-time sprite filtering!
* backgrounds are all 3D
* gameplay area is 4:3; widescreen view, not zoom and crop like HD Remix
* all 56 characters will be initially unlocked and playable!
* background music will be customizable!

Sources: Sven’s Blog, JimmyRey’s Blog

Capcom interview reveals MvC3 and Darkstalkers 4 possibilities

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Capcom interview reveals MvC3 and Darkstalkers 4 possibilities

Here is the latest Marvel vs. Capcom 3 news coming straight from Ono-san himself, the producer of Street Fighter IV. For those too lazy to listen to the entire Podcast coming from BionicCommando.com, here are the relevant details pertaining to MvC3 and Darkstalkers 4.

Q: What is the next fighter that Capcom will be working on? Marvel vs. Capcom 3 please.

A: “Good question. That’s a very, very good question. Perhaps this user has read or heard interviews I done with Gamespot in which I had a desire to express interest in making more Versus games. Speaking honestly, it’s not that much that I want to make the game as is I want to play it. So if any Capcom staff are listening to this Podcast, please by all means step up and and volunteer to make this happen if you’re interested. Personally, I wouldn’t want to be at the helm of a game that would require delicate balance adjustments for a cast of 50 or however many characters would end up in a potential game like Marvel vs. Capcom 3. But I do really hope someone else makes it though.”

Q: You said you would like to pick up work on a new Darkstalkers game working on the same 2.5? style. Is that something you would still be interested in?

A: “Oh man, I would so totally love to make that game. I’m personally a big fan of the Darkstalkers series. So I would really jump at a chance like that. The combos in this game are a blast. The series was unique in that it offered a comprehensive chain combo system like that. There are tons of characters in 3 but I can think of plenty more in the horror and fairytale motif. And it would be really fun to take the game in new directions as well. If I ever had the chance, I would love to make that game. Sadly, the Darkstalker series never enjoyed the same popularity that other Capcom franchises have. In fact, I’ve actually brought up the possibility with Capcom USA and was told point blank that they don’t feel a Darkstalkers game is necessary. Once again, if we can get enough people bombarding Capcom with requests, we could definitely turn that situation around, I think. The user that has asked this question might be a good candidate to get that rolling. “

Source: Top Secret Podcast

Ask Capcom for Marvel vs. Capcom 3

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on January 24, 2009
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David Crislip and Ono-san will be fielding questions in the next Top Secret Podcast. Put your questions in this thread by Wednesday the 28th for your chance to win some gear and get insight into the developments of MvC3. The second poster has already requested MvC3 as the next possible fighter but you may want to ask a more specific question in order to express interest in the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise.

Update: Podcast will be delivered on February 3rd.

Fans demand MvC3, not SvC3

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on January 20, 2009
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It’s 2009. Time for more Marvel vs. Capcom 3 news. Well, not exactly. Apparently, there was a rumor back in 2001 about the development of Capcom vs. SNK 3. Due to the success of Street Fighter IV, these type of rumors have started surfacing again. In a recent interview with JeuxActu, Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono commented on SF4, “because fans demanded it, they got it.” He goes on to say that the same may apply to Capcom vs. SNK 3. Don’t hold your breath. According to the comments on Kotaku, the fans would rather see MvC3!

Street Fighter IV coming to PlayStation 3/Xbox 360/PC this winter

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on October 23, 2008
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G4TV’s X-Play caught up with Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono for an interview yesterday to announce that Capcom has a good idea on a release window for the United States launch of the home versions of Street Fighter IV, which will hit the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

When asked about when SFIV would be coming out in the United States, Ono replied:

“There is no official North American arcade release, so we kind of feel bad that you guys have to wait for it. That’s why we’re trying to get it to you as soon as possible. Before the Japanese have a really long period of time to get really good at it first and totally kick your butt online…We don’t want to start rumors that it’s this year, but definitely this winter. At some point you’ll be sitting in you winter coat looking at snow out the window…and right then we’ll kind of heat you up a little with some hot street fighter action so look forward to that.”

MvC2 gets ESRB rating for possible release to XBLA/PSN

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on October 17, 2008
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Marvel vs. Capcom 2 ESRB Rating

A tip from a user on the NeoGAF Forums revealed that the Entertainment Software Rating Board has recently rated Marvel vs. Capcom 2 with two new Platforms added to it’s listing. Joining the PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox are the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, which would seem to indicate that the title will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network.

Of course, just because the ESRB rated the game doesn’t mean it’s a sure thing but further proof indicates that a MvC2 port is currently in development. Using one of our Xbox 360 debug kits at my company, I was able to spot Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on Microsoft’s PartnerNet, the alternate Xbox Live network used by developers to beta test game content downloads.

Sharing information about content available on PartnerNet supposedly breaches the PartnerNet Non-disclosure agreement so I’m reluctant to post a screen shot. Either way, I’m convinced MvC2 will be resurrected very soon. Those of you with existing copies of MvC2 should definitely sell while the price of the game is still high!

Marvel Executive says MvC3 is a possibility

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on July 26, 2008
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Kevin Feige

IGN reports that at San Diego Comic-Con 2008, President of Production at Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, was asked if a new Marvel vs. Capcom game is possible someday. He replied:

“Yes. And maybe sooner than you think.”

The article goes on to mention that, since Tatsunoko vs. Capcom may not come to the U.S. due to licensing issues, the engine could be used to make MvC3; and in a relatively short amount of time.

Alright, this is too good to be true. We now have someone from Marvel hinting at creating Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Let’s get Feige and Yoshinori Ono in a room together so we can start resurrecting this beast!

Source: IGN

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Game Trailer

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on July 9, 2008
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Along with showing actual game play, this debut trailer reveals a new confirmed character line up. The parallel similarities to Marvel vs. Capcom are so apparent.

Tatsunoko side:

* Gatchaman (Gatchaman series)
* Casshern (Casshan series)
* Tekkaman (Tekkaman: The Space Knight)
* Gan (Yatterman)
* Hurricane Polymar
* Gold Lightan (Golden Warrior Gold Lightan series)

Capcom side:

* Ryu (Street Fighter)
* Chun-Li (Street Fighter II)
* Batsu Ichimonji (Rival Schools)
* Alex (Street Fighter III)
* Morrigan (Darkstalkers)
* Soki (Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams)

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom - New crossover fighting game by Capcom Japan

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Famitsu magazine recently revealed a new title by Capcom called Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes.

[Show picture list]

This can only be good news for Marvel vs. Capcom 3! With Street Fighter IV coming out in July, it’s nice to see that Capcom is able to pump out another fighting game so close to release. “TvC” is expected to hit the arcades this winter.

The confirmed characters for the Tatsunoko side are Ken Washio from the Gatchaman series and Tetsuya Azuma from the Shinzo Ningen Casshan. The Capcom side has Chun-Li and Ryu from the Street Fighter series. You can see Servbot in the background of some of the screen shots so you can only presume that Tron Bronne, one of her siblings, or Megaman himself will be another playable character!

Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd. is a japanese anime company that specializes in television production. The translated and edited versions of the studio’s more successful animated series, such as Hiroshi Sasagawa’s Speed Racer (1967), Gatchaman (1972), Macross (1982, adapted as part of 1985’s Robotech), and Samurai Pizza Cats (1990), are credited with bringing international attention to Japanese animation.

Source: Famitsu [Translated with Google]

Capcom producer has hopes for MvC3

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on May 28, 2008
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In a Street Fighter IV interview from December 2007, Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono expresses his interest in creating a new Marvel vs. Capcom game.

EGM asked Ono (Yoshinori Ono, Capcom producer), if he’d like to try reinventing any of the other fighting franchises languishing in Capcom’s stable. As it turns out, he sure does:

“Personally, I’d love to make a new Marvel vs. Capcom, and I’d also like to see the triumphant return of Darkstalkers to a new generation of technology. It would be an interesting challenge with Darkstalkers, because in the old games, you’d see a lot of really interesting animations as characters would morph into different forms. That would be tricky to do with this 3D engine, but not impossible. In two or three years, if I got the chance to resurrect that series, I’d like to shock Hollywood with how good the graphics would look.”