Capcom has announced plans to create a live-action movie based on its popular Monster Hunter video game franchise. The company confirmed the plans in a statement today, saying that Paul W.S. Anderson has been brought in as director. Both Constantin Film and Sony's Screen Gems are involved in the project, with plans including an international release.
Live-action adaptations of popular game franchises have had more misses than hits. Still, the promise of raking in billions when you do make a box office hit is still luring both game publishers and studios to make the million dollar gamble. The latest to get the Hollywood treatment is Capcom's Mega Man, a franchise that just celebrated its 30th anniversary. And, of course the adaptation is promised to have "the grand production and entertainment value that Hollywood movies are known for."
Whenever there is a hot new game or genre, you can bet that a mobile copy will happen soon. That is true for MOBAs, battle royales, and everything in between. Sometimes, these copies are all mobile gamers can hope for if the big franchises don't port their titles to smartphones. Lo and behold, Capcom has surprisingly made available one part of its Monster Hunter franchise to both Android and iOS. But make no mistake, it's not the graphics-heavy, button-mashing game that you might think.
Hyperkin has taken the wraps off a new Mega Man 11 version of its X91 retro gaming controller. The edition has the same iconic blue color as franchise character's outfit, as well as the character itself, a colorful joystick, and the Xbox logo. The model is only available for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs; though it won't be available until October 2, fans can purchase one now.
Here's an announcement none of us were expecting: Capcom has revealed that it's reviving the Onimusha series. It's been a long, long time since the last Onimusha game, so to hear that Capcom will be revisiting the series definitely comes as a surprise. We're not exactly getting a new Onimusha game; instead, Capcom will take us back to the title that started it all, announcing an enhanced port of the original Onimusha: Warlords for modern platforms today.
Monster Hunter: World is a game of many deep components, and one of the most complex is the weapon system. Weapons, just as much as armor and perhaps even more, define your character in Monster Hunter: World, and there are 14 of them to choose from. Each weapon is viable for both solo and squad play, but each one is also vastly different from the next, leading many players to choose a "main" weapon that they primarily focus on throughout the course of the game.
We're living in an age over-the-top collector's editions of video games are a common thing. It's no surprise to see versions of games costing a couple hundred dollars or more and including anything from mini statues to movie DVDs to a bunch of useless crap. Still, the Premium Edition of the upcoming Resident Evil 2 Remake for Japan is beyond ridiculous. It includes a Bluetooth keyboard and is priced at a jaw-dropping $900.
Last night at Evo 2018, Capcom took the stage to make a surprise announcement: Street Fighter 5: Arcade Edition's season 3 character lineup is wrapping up with two new fighters. Many fans probably expected the season to end with the addition of just one character, making this a pleasant surprise for Street Fighter adherents and one that got the crowd at Evo amped up. Perhaps even more exciting is the fact that these two new characters are available beginning today.
Razer has launched Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Arcade Stick, a new arcade fighting stick featuring Marvel and Capcom characters. The controller is designed for the PlayStation 4, including modular construction and the ability to customize the device to each player's requirements. The Infinite Arcade Stick is based on the company's existing arcade controller and was likewise created with modders in mind.
It's that time again: Nintendo has detailed another update for the Switch eShop, and this is going to be an exciting one for you Mega Man fans out there. The headliners this week are the two Mega Man X Legacy Collections, which serve as the follow ups to Capcom's successful compilations focusing on the mainline Mega Man series. If you have a soft spot for the blue bomber, you'll want to check them out.
It's safe to say that Monster Hunter: World quickly became a sensation when it launched on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 early in the year. Fans were definitely excited for Monster Hunter's return to consoles, and it didn't take long for Monster Hunter: World to gather up an impressive collection of glowing reviews and become the best-selling game in Capcom's history. All the while, though, PC players were left on the outside looking in.
During its event earlier this week, Sony revealed that Capcom is launching a totally remade version of its hit classic game Resident Evil 2. A trailer for the updated title was showcased during the PlayStation event, but now videos of actual gameplay have made their way to the Internet. Ready to see how stunning the "Remake" looks?