· Capcom's network fixed
· New Capcom screens
· SFIII:3S screens
· Delayed release dates
· Capcom's 2000 plan
· SF Gameboy Advance?
· EX3 soundtrack released
Capcom online service fixed
13.Jun.00 | News from
The Magic Box
From The Magic Box:
Capcom of Japan mentioned that they have completed the maintenance and expansion of the KDD Matching Service (online battle server), the slowdown and corrupted display problems are eliminated. Right now two games are compatible with the service: Marvel vs Capcom 2 and Power Stone 2, more games will be compatible with the service in the future, including Rival School 2, Capcom vs SNK, Street Fighter III 3rd Strike.
Capcom vs. SNK and Super SFII X screens
11.Jun.00 | News from
The Magic Box
Here are two new screenies posted by
The Magic Box.
The first is from the upcoming Capcom vs. SNK, the second is from
Super Street Fighter II X, which is a remake of Super SFII Turbo
with a network battle feature.
SFIII: 3rd Strike Dreamcast info and screenshots
11.Jun.00 | News from
IGN DC
IGN DC has a bunch of screenshots showing off the new features of Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike on Dreamcast. To see the screenshots visit the original article or click here for Grand Archive's mirror.
Thank to the Japanese gaming site Internet Goo we are able to bring you information concerning Street Fighter III: Third Strike’s game modes. The most notable feature in Third Strike is that the good old bonus round from Street Fighter II will be featured once again. That’s right, you can just go AWOL on a car all over again. Unlike the original’s Honda-looking thing, this time it seems that you will be able to release your frustration on something resembling a Ford Excursion. Thank god, as those gas guzzling beasts are always cutting me off and blocking my vision. Also, a bonus round called "block the ball" will be included as well - we assume it will be similar to that of Double Impact.
Along with the bonus round, expect a fully customizable training mode in Street Fighter III: Third Strike. Not only will you be able to select your opponent’s stance and difficulty, but you can also record your training session for later viewing. There are two modes of training, normal and blocking.
Capcom's pushes back release dates
8.Jun.00 | News from
IGN DC
From IGN DC:
So how many of you put down cash for the zaniest cross-over yet, Marvel vs Capcom 2? How many of you just can't wait for the anime-ish mechs of Tech Romancer? Are you a classic Capcom fan? Is Street Fighter III: Double Impact not just on your wanted list but on your most-wanted list as well?
Then we have an itsy-witsy-bitsy bit of bad news for you. Capcom tells us that none of these fighters will make it out until later this month. The games are now all scheduled to arrive simultaneously on June 28th, and although we have our doubts that such a thing would ever happen (three fighters on the same day - come on!), Capcom seems to be confident that it just may.
Click here for the full story.
Capcom's Year 2000 Business Plan
8.Jun.00 | News from
The Magic Box and
IGN PS2
From The Magic Box:
Capcom has revealed their year 2000 business plan in Japan today. Okamoto, the president of Capcom mentioned that the future will be networking, they will be shifting focus on developing games with network capabilities.
Jump here for the full article. Most interestingly, Capcom will be strongly developing for Dolphin, X-Box and Gameboy Advance; Capcom will be publishing for other developers, starting with Diablo II; a new DarkStalkers game is in the making.
The Magic Box also has these Street Fighter release dates:
· Street Fighter III 3rd Strike on DC: June 29
· Capcom VS SNK: Millennium Fight on DC: September
· Super Street Fighter 2 X (Network battle version) for DC: Autumn
A similar article appears at IGN PS2.
Street Fighter on Gameboy Advance?
4.Jun.00 | News from
GameFan Online
From GameFan Online:
Capcom of Japan has confirmed that it's currently working on three Game Boy Advance titles in-house--but what does this mean to you and I, Misters Joe Gamer? Well, if what we're hearing here at GameFan is true, then you might want to run down to your local retailer and pre-order Resident Evil Game Boy Advance now... The game doesn't have an official title yet, but the cartridge is expected to launch with the next-generation handheld, and may also be compatible with Resident Evil 0.
The other two titles are rumored to include ports of Capcom's Mega Man and Street Fighter series. We'll keep you posted as more details on these three hot titles surface, but until then, keep your eyes here!
Hmm... interesting. What Street Fighter would Capcom be porting? Alpha 3 and Super Gem Fighter come to mind. Keep in mind the GBA should be a bit more powerful than the good old Super Nintendo.
Arika releases SFEX3 soundtrack
1.Jun.00 | News from
IGN PSX
From IGN PSX:
The Arika sound team has produced the Street Fighter EX3: Original Soundtrack compilation to be enjoyed on your stereo and PlayStation 2. The first production lot will be accompanied with free a free PS2 memory card sticker.
Also coming soon is the Breath of Fire IV: Original Soundtrack - two-disc compilation. The CDs come with a luxurious illustrated booklet. Fans of Breath of Fire IV won't be disappointed with this collection.
Street Fighter EX3: Original soundtrack
Price: 2100 yen
On sale: May 24, 2000
Breath of Fire IV: Original soundtrack
Price: 3360 yen
On sale: June 7, 2000