Street Fighter

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.

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

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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).

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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).
  • 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.

2024 HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, Baby Products Fair, Stationery & School Supplies Fair open today

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Monday, January 8, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2024 trade shows, the 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, launched today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2024 trade shows, the 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, launched today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam, HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong and HKTDC Toys Advisory Committee Chairman John Tong officiated the Joint Opening Ceremony of the Toys & Games Fair and Baby Products Fair this morning.
  • Jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will feature the latest school and office supplies, creative art supplies and gift stationery.
  • HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: http://hktoyfair.hktdc.com/
    HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: http://hkbabyfair.hktdc.com/
    Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair: http://hkstationeryfair.com/
    HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:

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

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Friday, September 8, 2023

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

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.

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  • 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.

The Summer Season Makes Gamers More Sentimental, According to G2A Study

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230718618961/en/
    And so, G2A felt this is something to ask our users about.
  • Don’t you just love the feeling when the summer starts and that lovely sense of nostalgia kicks in?
  • However, many of them are younger, which brings us to another question: What makes them feel this nostalgia?
  • The return to retro visuals, e.g., pixel art or 90s style graphics, is what makes people all over the world happy.

Capcom: Street Fighter 6 Sells Over 1 Million Units Worldwide!

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Street Fighter 6, the latest title in the storied Street Fighter series, has sold over 1 million units worldwide.

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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 1 million units worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230607005334/en/
    Street Fighter 6 delivers the pinnacle of fighting game experiences.
  • Additionally, Capcom is carrying out a variety of initiatives to build excitement for Street Fighter 6 in the realm of esports, including with the news that it will provide over $2 million (approx.
  • 260 million yen*) in prize money for the Capcom Pro Tour 2023, which features the title, of which $1 million (approx.

Cooler Master Unveils Cutting-Edge Tech Innovations: The Future of Gaming, PC Components and Peripherals is Here

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Monday, May 29, 2023

TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cooler Master, renowned for its excellence in PC components and gaming peripherals, is set to ignite the Computex event with an array of innovative tech lifestyle solutions. With a dedication to elevating the brand's essence and transforming customer experience, Cooler Master is poised to revolutionize the technology landscape.

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  • TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cooler Master, renowned for its excellence in PC components and gaming peripherals, is set to ignite the Computex event with an array of innovative tech lifestyle solutions.
  • With a dedication to elevating the brand's essence and transforming customer experience, Cooler Master is poised to revolutionize the technology landscape.
  • It's paired with a revamped dual-chamber pump and three Mobius 120P ARGB fans, a testament to Cooler Master's innovative prowess.
  • Whether you're a hardcore gamer, a tech enthusiast, or a casual user, Cooler Master has a product to elevate your game.

Higround Announces Street Fighter™ Collaboration With Limited Drop

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Monday, April 17, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005055/en/
    The Akuma Blue Gi Summit 65 features ninja-print lettering and is available worldwide.
  • The Street Fighter™ x Higround Summit 65, which features its own keycap designs, is Higround’s flagship product.
  • Each previous drop of the Summit 65 has sold out in minutes, and the newest version reflects improved iterations of its predecessors.
  • This collaboration is a tribute to the fans of Street Fighter™, whose passion for the cutting edge gaming and controls is not unlike the love and dedication shown by keyboard enthusiasts.

Arcade fighting game Battle of Olympus to launch presale for GODLY token on Arbitrum on March 27

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Battle of Olympus, an arcade street fighting game, is set to launch the first phase of its presale for its in-game currency $GODLY on Arbitrum on Monday, March 27.

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  • Battle of Olympus, an arcade street fighting game, is set to launch the first phase of its presale for its in-game currency $GODLY on Arbitrum on Monday, March 27.
  • Battle of Olympus is the first flagship game developed by Revenant, a decentralized gaming ecosystem founded in 2022.
  • Battle of Olympus will launch the first stage of its presale on March 27, with the $GODLY token on sale for $0.0221.
  • Keep an eye on the Battle of Olympus Twitter and Discord for a full step-by-step guide on how to buy $GODLY during the presale.