Ubi to bring Capcom titles to the PC
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Chuck
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posted:
2/1/2006 4:42:00 PM
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Ubisoft and Capcom have hooked up to allow PC gamers to play some of Capcom's console only titles. According to the press release, Ubi is going to bring Resident Evil 4, Onimusha 3, and Devil May Cry 3 to the PC starting this month. This is certainly good news for people like me who would not normally get a chance to play these games (I'm stoked about finally getting a chance to play RE4). There's no word in the press release about any new content or fixes to the games and I'm hopeful that Ubi will do a good job with the ports.
BISOFT AND CAPCOM ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR THREE HIT VIDEO GAME TITLES
Resident
Evil 4, Onimusha 3: Demon Siege and Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Special Edition Coming to PCs Beginning February 2006
SAN
FRANCISCO – FEBRUARY 1, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s
largest video game publishers, announced that it has signed an
agreement with Capcom to distribute Resident Evil 4, Onimusha 3 and
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Special Edition video games for the
PC. Ubisoft will distribute Capcom’s games in North American and
European territories beginning in February 2006 with the release of
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege.
“Capcom has created fantastic universes
which have become blockbuster franchises,†said Jay Cohen, vice
president of publishing at Ubisoft. “Ubisoft is excited to be bringing
three of the industry’s most innovative titles, including Resident Evil
4, which has been recognized by many publications and organizations as
the best game of the year for 2005, to PC gamers around the world.â€
Resident
Evil 4 is a shining star in the survival horror genre garnering
critical acclaim and numerous “Game of the Year†awards from media
outlets including Game Informer magazine, North America’s largest
gaming magazine and GameSpot.com, a leading source for gaming
information. Onimusha 3: Demon Siege stars French actor Jean Reno and
is the latest episode in the Onimusha franchise. This action adventure
series has become a phenomenon thanks to its amazing backdrop in
medieval Japan mixed with heroic fantasy elements. Devil May Cry made
an outstanding debut on console and quickly became a popular action
game. Renowned for its gothic atmosphere, non-stop action and thrilling
combat, the latest installment to the franchise adds a new character a
new boss and many new levels.
“Capcom is excited to be taking
advantage of Ubisoft’s global distribution network to deliver our
hottest titles for gamers around the world to play and enjoy,†said
Toshihiro Tokumaru, executive officer at Capcom. “We look forward to
working together for continued growth for both companies.''
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft
is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through its
strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has
offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the
globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video
game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated revenue of 538 million
Euros for the 2004–2005 fiscal year, an increase of 8 percent over the
previous fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more, please
visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Capcom:
Capcom is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned
franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Viewtiful
Joe, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka,
Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom,
Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and its
products can be found on the company's web site at www.capcom.com.
ONIMUSHATM
3, Character Samanosuke Akechi by ©Fu Long Production, © CAPCOM CO.,
LTD. 2004 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Devil May Cry(R) and/or TM 3, © CAPCOM
CO., LTD. 2005 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED./ ILLUSTRATIONS:Kazuma Kaneko/ATLUS.
resident evil(R) and/or TM 4, ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. 2005 ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED. Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of
Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.