Capcom

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

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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.

Nintendo Download: Places, Everyone, for Princess Peach: Showtime!

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

– Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game!

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  • – Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game!
  • As Princess Peach attends the Sparkle Theater, the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch take control over the play to enact their own performances.
  • My Nintendo members can redeem their Platinum Points*** for charming rewards inspired by the game, such as the printable Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

GIGABYTE welcomes gamers to AORUS Infinity for a superior AI experience at PAX EAST 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

TAIPEI, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand is excited to announce its gaming sub-brand AORUS's presence at PAX EAST 2024 in Boston, USA.

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  • TAIPEI, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand is excited to announce its gaming sub-brand AORUS's presence at PAX EAST 2024 in Boston, USA.
  • Attendees can expect to delve into AI innovation, experiencing unparalleled performance from GIGABYTE AI gaming laptops, stunning OLED monitors, and powerful PC systems.
  • The AORUS series represents the pinnacle of gaming excellence while equipped with exclusive AI Nexus technology of AI Power Gear, AI Boost, and AI Generator utilities that further elevate user experience.
  • AORUS also showcases a lineup of OLED monitors in various sizes for delivering stunning visuals and an immersive gameplay experience.

GIGABYTE welcomes gamers to AORUS Infinity for a superior AI experience at PAX EAST 2024

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

TAIPEI, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand is excited to announce its gaming sub-brand AORUS's presence at PAX EAST 2024 in Boston, USA.

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  • TAIPEI, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand is excited to announce its gaming sub-brand AORUS's presence at PAX EAST 2024 in Boston, USA.
  • Attendees can expect to delve into AI innovation, experiencing unparalleled performance from GIGABYTE AI gaming laptops, stunning OLED monitors, and powerful PC systems.
  • The AORUS series represents the pinnacle of gaming excellence while equipped with exclusive AI Nexus technology of AI Power Gear, AI Boost, and AI Generator utilities that further elevate user experience.
  • AORUS also showcases a lineup of OLED monitors in various sizes for delivering stunning visuals and an immersive gameplay experience.

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

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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.

QYOU USA and Chtrbox Influencer Marketing Business Units Driving Strong 2024 Growth

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

QYOU Media USA, a full service media, marketing and entertainment company, has elevated three executives with strategic promotions across key areas of the business as the company drives further momentum in 2024.

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  • QYOU Media USA, a full service media, marketing and entertainment company, has elevated three executives with strategic promotions across key areas of the business as the company drives further momentum in 2024.
  • Lexi St. John has been promoted to EVP of QYOU USA and remains as General Manager of QYOU Studios, which handles the creative production and execution of all of the company's creator campaigns.
  • "They share a commitment to QYOU's goals, driving innovation, developing capabilities and shaping the business for future growth."
  • In India, the strong and continued growth of Chtrbox was recently recognized at the AgencyCon Awards, hosted by Social Samosa.

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

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.

2024 Game Developers Choice Awards Honors Iconic Composer Yoko Shimomura With Lifetime Achievement Award and Industry Veteran Fawzi Mesmar With Ambassador Award

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Yoko Shimomura is a respected Japanese composer and pianist who has delighted players across the world thanks to her work on many iconic game soundtracks.

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  • Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Yoko Shimomura is a respected Japanese composer and pianist who has delighted players across the world thanks to her work on many iconic game soundtracks.
  • Fawzi Mesmar, recipient of this year’s Ambassador Award, is an award-winning creative director, game designer, author, public speaker and mentor whose career has spanned over two decades in the games industry.
  • Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and Ambassador Awards were chosen by this year’s Game Developers Choice Editorial Committee, following suggestions from the International Choice Awards Network (ICAN).
  • For more details on the Game Developers Conference, please visit the GDC’s official website , or subscribe to regular updates via Facebook , Twitter , or RSS.

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

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 .

Lonestar Data Holding Unveils J.F. Honeycutt Mission Control for Lunar Disaster Recovery

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lonestar Data Holding, a trailblazer in the intersection of Cloud and Space technologies, proudly announced the inauguration of the J.F. Honeycutt Mission Control at the Maritime and Defense Hub in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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  • Honeycutt Mission Control at the Maritime and Defense Hub in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • Apollo 16 and CapCom for Apollo 11, and fellow Lonestar Advisory Board member, as the Mission Control Centers first video link to open MIssion Control.
  • Honeycutt Mission Control represents a significant milestone in Lonestar's commitment to advancing disaster recovery capabilities for the entire planet.
  • Honeycutt Mission Control and to contribute to the future of lunar exploration.