Capcom

Japanese video game company

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2025 The arcade version of Capcom vs. SNK Pro is set to be re-released as part of Capcom Fighting Collection 2.
September 2024 Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows.
July 2024 During EVO 2024, Shuhei Matsumoto was interviewed by IGN, expressing Capcom's desire to release their legacy fighting game catalogue on modern platforms.
June 2024 Capcom announces Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will be included in the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics compilation.
August 2 2021 Maximilian Dood starts a hashtag campaign (#FREEMVC2) to support re-releases of the game on modern consoles.
December 6 2018 A physical release of the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle occurred in Japan for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
October 2018 The Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle was released for Windows platform.
September 2018 Capcom released the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, featuring emulated versions of classic Capcom beat 'em up games.
2017 Capcom published an interview with director Toyohisa Tanabe on their Street Fighter V website, revealing more details about the game's development and cancellation.
September 19 2017 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.
March 7 2017 Digital re-releases of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for Windows and Xbox One, featuring improved resolution, all previous DLC, and a new gallery mode.
December 3 2016 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite was officially unveiled during Sony's PlayStation Experience event, following Disney's decision to cancel Disney Infinity and return to a licensing model.
December 3 2016 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was re-released digitally for PlayStation 4, coinciding with the announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.
March 2015 The game had sold 1.20 million units for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 by March 2015.
2013 Ingrid, D.D., and Luke made cameo appearances in the Rhythm RPG Otoranger.
2013 Nerdist named Marvel vs. Capcom 2 as the most iconic Marvel video game. Complex again declared it the best 2D fighting game.
December 2013 All downloadable content (DLC) for the game was removed from online stores, including the previously available characters Jill Valentine and Shuma-Gorath.
December 26 2013 Game is pulled from Xbox Live Arcade globally.
December 26 2013 Marvel vs. Capcom 2 removed globally from Xbox Live Arcade.
December 26 2013 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was removed from Xbox Live Arcade.
December 19 2013 Game is pulled from PlayStation Network in Europe.
December 19 2013 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was pulled from the PlayStation Network in Europe.
December 17 2013 Marvel vs. Capcom 2 pulled from PlayStation Network in North America.
December 17 2013 Game is pulled from PlayStation Network in North America.
December 17 2013 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was pulled from the PlayStation Network in North America.
December 15 2013 PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 were removed after selling 1.4 million units.
December 13 2013 Capcom announced the removal of digital versions of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and its DLC from online platforms due to expired licensing contracts with Marvel Comics.
2012 The game was released as a launch title for the PlayStation Vita.
November 2012 Standard-format softcover of the Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works art book was released by Diamond Comics.
April 25 2012 Game becomes available for iOS devices.
April 25 2012 Marvel vs. Capcom 2 became available for iOS devices.
February 22 2012 PlayStation Vita version of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was released in North America and Europe.
February 15 2012 Early access to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PlayStation Vita 'First Edition' bundle pre-orders in North America, one week before the official launch.
2011 Gene Cunningham declared personal bankruptcy, and Planetary Pinball of California purchased all of his shares in Illinois Pinball.
2011 Complex declared Marvel vs. Capcom 2 as the best 2D fighting game.
2011 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was nominated for 'Fighting Game of the Year' at the 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, but lost to Mortal Kombat.
December 17 2011 PlayStation Vita version of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was released in Japan.
November 18 2011 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was released in Europe for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
November 17 2011 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was released in Japan for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
November 15 2011 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America, featuring special retailer-exclusive costume packs as pre-order bonuses.
September 2011 At the Tokyo Game Show, Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono announced that Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 would be a launch title for the PlayStation Vita, featuring touchscreen control support.
July 20 2011 Capcom announced Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at San Diego Comic-Con, revealing an updated version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds with new characters, stages, modes, and gameplay enhancements.
July 11 2011 Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works art book made its international debut at San Diego Comic-Con in an exclusive hardcover edition.
February 2011 Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with production led by Ryota Niitsuma and featuring a simplified three-button control scheme.
2010 GamePro chose Marvel vs. Capcom 2 as the 33rd best PS2 game of all time.
April 20 2010 Capcom announced the development of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, ten years after the original game's debut.

This contents of the box above is based on material from the Wikipedia articles Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000, Capcom Fighting All-Stars, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Marvel vs. Capcom, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Capcom Digital Collection, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle & Capcom Coin-Op, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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