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Promotional teaser poster. |
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Developer(s) | Capcom |
Publisher(s) | Capcom |
Director(s) | Ryota Niitsuma[1] |
Producer(s) | Ryota Niitsuma[1] |
Series | Marvel vs. Capcom |
Engine | MT Framework[1] |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
Release date(s) | Spring 2011[2] |
Genre(s) | Fighting |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Input methods | Joystick, Gamepad |
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds is a crossover fighting game in development by Capcom. It will feature Capcom's own characters and characters from American comic book company Marvel Comics. It is the fifth installment of the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise, the eighth installment in the Capcom vs. series, the first to be a console exclusive title, and the second in the Capcom vs. series to use three-dimensional graphics on a two-dimensional battle area. The game is produced and directed by Ryota Niitsuma, who had previously worked on Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars, and features the same fast-paced, over-the-top fighting mechanics as earlier games in the series, along with new methods of play designed to make the game more accessible to new players. Capcom has promised three-on-three tag team fighting gameplay and a robust plot.[3] The game is tentatively set for release for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles in Spring 2011.[2]
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Confirmed characters
The game features new and returning characters to the Marvel vs. Capcom series, with accompanying promotional artwork by Capcom artist Shinkiro. As of the game's announcement, the current build features at least 30 characters, with six fighters officially revealed alongside ten silhouettes.[2] Capcom has stated that they plan to expand the roster by the time the game is released, and are "working hard to include as many characters as possible".[4]
Marvel characters
- Hulk (Classic version)
- Iron Man (Extremis Armor)
- Wolverine (Astonishing X-Men attire)
Capcom characters
- Chris Redfield (First appearance, Resident Evil 5 attire)
- Morrigan Aensland (no major changes)
- Ryu (Street Fighter IV attire)
- Felicia (Darkstalkers)
Development
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was first announced at Capcom's Captivate press show in Hawaii in April 2010, with the game's public reveal following one week later after the company's imposed information embargo.[2] The game was revealed to have been in development since the summer of 2008 when Capcom re-acquired the Marvel license after a period of legal issues that placed the series on hiatus for nearly a decade.[5] Ryota Niitsuma, who had previously headed production on Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars, signed on as director and producer of the new project, which was green-lit after "years and years of unrelenting fan demand".[6] Niitsuma stated that they built the game from the ground up using the same MT Framework game engine seen in Resident Evil 5 and Lost Planet 2, which he describes as "the biggest engine that a fighting game has ever had under the hood".[6] Capcom's design philosophy for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was to make a game that would reach out to those who have been long-time fans of the series, but at the same time expand their user base to those who may be familiar with the characters represented but not with fighting games in general, with company president Keiji Inafune expressing a desire to appeal to a worldwide audience.[2] Like Street Fighter IV, the game is built around the concept of maximizing depth while minimizing complexity, with the company experimenting with many different forms of gameplay, including special moves that are easier to perform than previous games.[6] Unlike previous titles in the series, Capcom currently has no plans for an arcade release, and will initially focus only on console versions for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Marvel vs. Capcom 3 teaser trailer. [Trailer]. Capcom. April 20, 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_dapkrhXeQ. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e Charles Onyett (April 20, 2010). "Marvel vs. Capcom 3 First Details". IGN. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/108/1084564p1.html. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
- ^ Brian Crecente (April 20, 2010). "Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will be a living comic with a deep story". Kotaku. http://kotaku.com/5518024/marvel-vs-capcom-3-will-be-a-living-comic-with-a-deep-story?skyline=true&s=i. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
- ^ Penagos, Ryan (2010-04-20). "FIRST LOOK: Marvel vs. Capcom 3". Marvel Comics. http://marvel.com/news/vgstories.12122.first_look~colon~_marvel_vs~dot~_capcom_3. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ a b Li, Richard (2010-04-20). "Marvel vs Capcom 3 Preview for the PS3, Xbox360". 1Up.com. http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3178896. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ^ a b c Klepek, Patrick (2010-04-20). "Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds First Impressions". G4TV. http://g4tv.com/articles/70546/Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worlds-First-Impressions/. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
External links
- Official Japanese Marvel vs. Capcom 3 website (Japanese)
- Official US Marvel vs. Capcom 3 website
- Official development blog (Japanese)
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