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Capcom Ranked Number One for the Second Time in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings!

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) was recognized as the most highly reviewed video game publisher for the second time, taking the number one spot for 2023 in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings.

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  • Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) was recognized as the most highly reviewed video game publisher for the second time, taking the number one spot for 2023 in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings.
  • Each year in their Annual Game Publisher Rankings, Metacritic ranks publishers worldwide based upon factors such as the average score of each publishers’ titles, the ratio of both positive and negative reviews, and the number of titles that have achieved a Metascore of 90 or higher.
  • In this 14th Annual Game Publisher Ranking, Capcom was recognized for the overall critical acclaim that it received for its games, marking the second time Capcom has taken the top spot, which it previously won in the 2019 ranking.
  • Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all stakeholders by leveraging its industry-leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.

Capcom Announces Million-Dollar Grand Prize for Capcom Pro Tour 2024!

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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150 million yen*1) as the grand prize for Capcom Pro Tour 2024, its series of esports tournaments held worldwide that feature the company’s storied Street Fighter series.

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  • 150 million yen*1) as the grand prize for Capcom Pro Tour 2024, its series of esports tournaments held worldwide that feature the company’s storied Street Fighter series.
  • Capcom has held the Capcom Pro Tour along with the world-championship tournament Capcom Cup each year since 2014, staging live competitions in more than 40 countries while carrying out online events in as many as 129 countries worldwide.
  • 300 million yen*1) in total prize money for the Capcom Pro Tour 2023.
  • For the upcoming Capcom Pro Tour 2024, Capcom announced that it would again provide a $1 million USD prize (approx.

Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 Wins Fighting Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards!

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Street Fighter 6 won Fighting Game of the Year at the 27th D.I.C.E.

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  • Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Street Fighter 6 won Fighting Game of the Year at the 27th D.I.C.E.
  • This year, Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 was recognized as the year’s top fighting game, winning Fighting Game of Year at the show.
  • Street Fighter 6 represents a new generation of fighting games and was launched seven years after the previous title in the franchise.
  • Further, in addition to Street Fighter 6 being lauded by both the media and game players internationally, the game has also been recognized with a number of awards, including Best Fighting Game at The Game Awards 2023 held in December of last year.

Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 Tops Over 3 Million Units Sold Worldwide!

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Street Fighter 6, the latest title in the storied Street Fighter series, has sold over 3 million units worldwide (as of January 3, 2024).

Key Points: 
  • Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Street Fighter 6, the latest title in the storied Street Fighter series, has sold over 3 million units worldwide (as of January 3, 2024).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116182550/en/
    Released in June 2023, seven years after the previous title in the franchise, Street Fighter 6 represents the next evolution of the series and a new generation of fighting games.
  • Along with the Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2023 esports tournament, the company is utilizing Street Fighter 6 in the Capcom Pro Tour 2023, which will provide a Capcom-record high $1 million USD (approx.
  • 130 million yen*) in prize money to the champion, with the total prize pool for the tour exceeding $2 million USD (approx.

The Legend of Zelda, Baldur’s Gate 3 and COCOON Lead Finalists for the 24th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The finalists for the 24th Annual Game Developers Choice awards, the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industry’s top games and developers, have been revealed.

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  • The finalists for the 24th Annual Game Developers Choice awards, the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industry’s top games and developers, have been revealed.
  • The Game Developers Choice Awards are uniquely positioned as the leading video game awards that are nominated by, voted on, and decided by video game developers within the industry.
  • Any video game that was released and made publicly available during the 2023 calendar year is eligible for free nomination for the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards.
  • As in years past, the Game Developers Choice Awards will be live-streamed alongside the Independent Games Festival Awards on the official GDC Twitch channel .

Rally Cry Unveils 2024 Collegiate Series Presented by The Army National Guard

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally Cry, the esports technology company and leading esports organizer for players of all ages and skill levels, is thrilled to announce the launch of a major new collegiate esports program – the Rally Cry Collegiate Series, presented by the Army National Guard.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally Cry, the esports technology company and leading esports organizer for players of all ages and skill levels, is thrilled to announce the launch of a major new collegiate esports program – the Rally Cry Collegiate Series, presented by the Army National Guard.
  • Returning to their well rooted past with 10+ years of experience and a strong passion for collegiate esports, Rally Cry's seasoned team of esports professionals and former collegiate leaders is excited to provide enriching experiences for collegiate gamers centered around competition and community.
  • For students looking to satisfy their competitive itch, the Rally Cry Collegiate Series is set to elevate the student competitive experience with a whopping $30,000 prize pool spread across five game titles.
  • Get ready for intense showdowns in Counter Strike 2, Rocket League, and the eagerly anticipated HBCU Fighting Game Circuit.

GIGABYTE AORUS to present new Z790 AORUS X Gen motherboards for Intel 14th Gen processors at Paris Games Week 2023

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Attendees will have the opportunity to experience exceptional performance firsthand, thanks to the cutting-edge Z790 AORUS X Gen motherboards, specifically designed for Intel's 14th Gen processors.

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  • Attendees will have the opportunity to experience exceptional performance firsthand, thanks to the cutting-edge Z790 AORUS X Gen motherboards, specifically designed for Intel's 14th Gen processors.
  • At the GIGABYTE AORUS booth, attendees can explore the newly launched Z790 AORUS MASTER X and Z790 XTREME X motherboards.
  • These X Gen motherboards offer best-in-class DDR5 performance, DIY-friendly innovations, and essential gaming features, providing PC builders with next-generation performance capabilities.
  • Stay updated with event details and campaigns by following GIGABYTE AORUS' social media: https://bit.ly/AORUS_Instagram
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GIGABYTE AORUS to present new Z790 AORUS X Gen motherboards for Intel 14th Gen processors at Paris Games Week 2023

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Street Fighter 6, PC, Social media, AORUS, USB 3.0, GIGABYTE, Intel, Paris, GTG, AERO, Psyonix, GeForce, Graphics processing unit, Personal computer, DDR5, Video game

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience exceptional performance firsthand, thanks to the cutting-edge Z790 AORUS X Gen motherboards, specifically designed for Intel's 14th Gen processors.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to experience exceptional performance firsthand, thanks to the cutting-edge Z790 AORUS X Gen motherboards, specifically designed for Intel's 14th Gen processors.
  • At the GIGABYTE AORUS booth, attendees can explore the newly launched Z790 AORUS MASTER X and Z790 XTREME X motherboards.
  • These X Gen motherboards offer best-in-class DDR5 performance, DIY-friendly innovations, and essential gaming features, providing PC builders with next-generation performance capabilities.
  • In addition to unveiling new products, GIGABYTE AORUS is showcasing a lineup of laptops powered by the latest RTX 40 series GPUs.

Cooler Master Reveals Street Fighter 6-Inspired Gaming Hardware collaboration with CAPCOM

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 

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  • Cooler Master is teaming up with CAPCOM to introduce a stunning line of Street Fighter 6-inspired peripherals.
  • Cooler Master, a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative gaming peripherals and computer components, is thrilled to announce a historic partnership with CAPCOM to launch an exclusive line of Street Fighter 6-themed components and peripherals.
  • "Cooler Master and Capcom share nearly the same rich history and longevity in our respective fields, making this partnership a natural blend of talent, innovation, and a deep understanding of our audience," said Jimmy Sha, CEO, Cooler Master.
  • This exclusive collection will be available from September onwards, providing fans of the legendary Street Fighter series a truly immersive and personalized gaming environment.

CAPCOM and Google Cloud Team Up to Strengthen the Reliability of Live Service Game Launches for Millions of Players Globally

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Cloud today announced a new collaboration with CAPCOM in which the leading game developer, publisher, and distributor is leveraging Google Cloud's secure and scalable infrastructure to deliver performant and secure game launches around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • The long-term success of a live service game is often determined by the success of its launch.
  • Network issues that prevent players from accessing the game should be the least of a game company's concerns.
  • With Google Cloud, CAPCOM is able to handle live game workloads at planet-scale while ensuring that gameplay is always consistent and reliable around the world.
  • The critically acclaimed game relies on Google's secure network and auto-scaling capabilities of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Spanner.