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The global sales of Iceborne are in and as previously predicted, cement Monster Hunter World as another massive success story for Capcom. In a press release earlier today, the publisher announced that the expansion pack has already shipped over 2.5 million copies worldwide. The sales figure covers both the standard and master editions between the physical and digital versions across PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. PC wasn’t included because the platform won’t receive the expansion pack until January 2020, but when it does, you can bet that the overall sales are going to be further boosted. The series has sparked a social phenomenon known as the “Monster Hunter Craze” by introducing a new kind of communication style for players through cooperative play focused on hunting monsters with their friends. Capcom also noted that sales of the base Monster Hunter World have reached 13.1 million copies as of June 30, 2019. This is the first time in history that Capcom has … [Read more...] about Monster Hunter World Sales Hit 13.1m, Iceborne At 2.5m

One of the ongoing legal conflicts that started about 5 years ago between Resident Evil devs Capcom and Koei Tecmo over an alleged patent infringement of intellectual property by Koei Tecmo has not been forgotten and wages on. As you will remember, these 2 Japanese companies have been in conflict since 2014. A new chapter of this dispute was held today and resolved in favor of Capcom. As read in a recent press release, Capcom won a patent lawsuit against the fellow countryman Koei Tecmo. This happened after the Superior Court of Intellectual Property determined that Koei Tecmo infringed the 2 patents of Capcom Patent A (#3350773) and Patent B (#3295771). Because of this decision, Koei Tecmo will have to pay a massive fine of ¥ 157,000,000 (that is about $1.5 million) to compensate for legal damages and unforeseen expenses. Capcom and Koei Tecmo had already faced each other in another chapter of this legal battle. In 2014, Capcom originally … [Read more...] about Capcom Wins Lawsuit Against Koei Tecmo For Patent Infringement

The first week of sales are in for Iceborne, the first (and probably) only expansion pack for Monster Hunter World. Despite the change in setting, the monster-hunting masterpiece is off to a great start, relaying to Capcom that it would be a great injustice to stop pumping out more content at this point. According to a sales report by Famitsu earlier today, Iceborne has sold more than 250,000 copies since launch between its standard and master editions. This may sound underwhelming but note that the figure accounts for only physical sales in Japan. In addition, the sales are for only PlayStation 4. The final tally, which would account digital sales, will undoubtedly double the figure for the country. The original Monster Hunter World sales for Japan were 1.35 million at launch and around 3 million in total. Not everyone is expected to upgrade their base copy, but something around the million mark may not be unachievable down the road. Iceborne is expected to be another success story … [Read more...] about Monster Hunter World Iceborne Sales Crunch Over 250,000 Units

Capcom finally revealed more official information regarding Project Resistance and explains the type of proposal that will be presented, the study behind it, some details about the closed Beta that will take place next month in October, and the new gameplay trailer. A few hours before the official start of Tokyo Game Show 2019, Capcom has started with a few surprises by presenting the first gameplay trailer of Project Resistance, a game with a multiplayer proposal inspired by the catastrophic events of Resident Evil. According to what is shown in the video, the context of Project Resistance refers to an experiment that takes place outside Raccoon City, where a group of survivors must escape from a twisted world full of dangers. This all is controlled by a person, described as a “Mastermind”, who will be in charge of preventing these 4 characters from leaving alive, and this person is can also control the zombies. As mentioned above, Project Resistance is a … [Read more...] about Capcom Reveals More Details About Project Resistance

Capcom is releasing a new game, Shinsekai: Into the Depths, exclusively on Apple Arcade. Producer Peter Fabiano showed off the game at Apple’s special event presentation on Sept. 9. The atmospheric underwater platformer was demoed on stage on an iPad using touch controls. The game’s centered on an ocean diver and features some impressive music: Fabiano said that music and sound effects for the game were recorded underwater. Controls for Shinsekai: Into the Depths are “simple,” but that players will have to master “shooting while thrusting,” Fabiano noted. In late July, Capcom filed for a trademark for Shinsekai: Into the Depths; the trademark was spotted online, though not much information was available at that time. Players will be able to give it a go themselves when Apple Arcade launches on Sept. 19 — according to the announcement, there will be 100 games at launch. Apple Arcade will cost $4.99 month when it’s available. Apple Arcade … [Read more...] about Capcom’s Shinsekai: Into the Depths announced for Apple Arcade