Capcom July Updates

Following  last week’s news that Zombrex Dead Rising Sun, the full feature film based on Capcom’s popular video game, Dead Rising, will be distributed in Europe and North America, we are pleased to confirm more details on when and where fans can view Inafune-san’s directorial debut. Split into a number of episodes that will be distributed over a number of weeks, Zombrex Dead Rising Sun, will be made available as a free download exclusively on Xbox Live from  August 4^th, before going live on www.deadrisingsun.com a week later.

As an added bonus, certain episodes will begin with interviews featuring Inafune-san where he will provide insight into the film making process.  The full schedule is as follows.

For more information, check out the full story at Capcom Unity at ://www.capcom-unity.com/jgonzo/blog/2010/07/14/zombrex_dead_rising_sun_movie_episodic_release_dates_revealed along with the first stills from the movie.

Next up, Capcom has just confirmed that Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes will launch in North America on October 12, 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Wii.Z

From the producer of Devil May Cry 4, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes finds players picking up the arms of more than a dozen samurai heroes each with their own unique weapons and battle styles. Players take on hundreds of worthy opponents and combat fantastic bosses across numerous battlefields in a quest to rule all of 16th century Japan. Utilizing upgradeable weapons, masterful special moves and deadly BASARA arts, players leave their mark re-writing Japanese history in blood.

And finally, San Diego Comic Con is just around the corner and Capcom is going to be there in full force! Residing in booth #4844, Capcom’s space this year is its largest to date and is said to be filled with fun activities and games including their newest line-up of 2010/2011 games to play, Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 tournaments happening in the ring and signings by Capcom producers and special guest artists.

The Capcom Store will offer items exclusive to Comic Con and in limited supply including 10 of the Dead Rising 2 motorcycle jacket and 6 of Nero’s Red Queen Sword along with a host of other great Capcom apparel and items. Also making its return is the Grab Bag filled with cool Capcom stuff! For more exclusive drops of information on the Capcom store at Comic Con, check out www.capcom-unity.com all this week!

Below please find a complete listing of panels Capcom is holding during Comic Con this year. Stop by the Capcom booth for the full schedule of producer signings and activities.

PANELS

Dead Rising 2
Dead Rising 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Capcom’s hit zombie action video game is here. Dead Rising 2 Executive Producer, Keiji Inafune and Producer, Shinsaku Ohara, unveil development stories and discuss the upcoming Zombrex Dead Rising Sun motion picture. Followed by a Q&A session.
Thursday July 22 12:00-1:00 Room 25ABC

Capcom 2010 and Beyond!
See the latest trailers and get the inside scoop on all of Capcom’s most highly anticipated games for 2010 and beyond: Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, Sengoku Basara, Okamiden, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, Ghost Trick, Dead Rising 2, and more. On top of all that, hear details on an exciting new game announcement by Capcom legend Keiji Inafune, the father of Mega Man!
Thursday, July 22 4:45-5:45 Room 6BCF

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
The wait is over! After a decade of demand, Capcom delivers with MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: Fate of Two Worlds! Learn all you need to know about the characters, levels, storyline, fight moves and combos from Producer, Ryota Niitsuma and Special Advisor Seth Killian of Capcom, along with TQ Jefferson, Director of Games at Marvel Entertainment and Frank Tieri, storywriter for Marvel Comics. Then show off your fighting game skills as we pull audience members for some spontaneous challenge matches to win exclusive MVC3 prizes! Followed by a Q&A session.
Friday, July 23 2:00-3:00pm Room 24ABC

STREET FIGHTER
Super Street Fighter IV Producer, Yoshinori Ono, shares his thoughts on SSFIV and presents his exciting vision for the future of the franchise. Experience why everyone can’t get enough of Street Fighter! Featuring Seth Killian, Street Fighter Special Advisor. Followed by a Q&A session.
Saturday, July 24 12:00-1:00pm Room 25ABC

TOURNAMENTS

Marvel Vs Capcom 3 tournaments will be happening in Capcom’s Fighting Ring Thursday through Saturday at 11am -12:00pm and 3 – 4:00pm, and Sunday 11am-12pm. Signup daily at the Capcom Booth from 9-10:00am