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Capcom(R) Mobile to Release Resident Evil: Degeneration(TM) in North America and Europe
| Source: Capcom Interactive
LOS ANGELES, CA and LONDON--(Marketwire - December 11, 2008) - Capcom Mobile, a leading
developer and publisher of mobile games, today announced an all new
Resident Evil mobile game, dubbed Resident Evil: Degeneration™. Based
off the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray™ High-Def CG-animated movie of the same
name, Resident Evil: Degeneration allows players to assume the role of Leon
Kennedy as he fights his way through an airport overrun with an army of
undead.
In the game, players take control of an arsenal of bone-shattering weapons
in order to combat a horde of zombies, infected dogs and horrific tyrants
through 50 pulse-pounding missions.
"Capcom Mobile is honored to be bringing the next exciting chapter of the
Resident Evil series to cell phones everywhere," said Midori Yuasa,
president, Capcom Interactive, Inc. "Mobile is the only place where fans
can play Resident Evil: Degeneration and experience this thrilling story
from a unique adrenaline-fueled perspective."
Resident Evil: Degeneration for mobile will be available on most carriers
in the UK and North America by the end of the year.
The Resident Evil: Degeneration movie arrives in North America on Blu-ray
High-Def, DVD and PSP™ December 27, 2008 from Sony Pictures Home
Entertainment. Resident Evil: Degeneration is a spectacular thrill-ride
that takes the terrifying zombie action of the blockbuster Resident Evil
franchise to a whole new level with jaw-dropping visual effects and
heart-pounding suspense. Seven years after the Raccoon City incident, a
horde of zombies is unleashed at a major US airport. Fan favorites Claire
Redfield and Leon Kennedy quickly arrive on the scene to combat the zombie
rampage in classic, high octane Resident Evil style. The DVD and Blu-ray
Disc™ are equipped with an arsenal of exciting special features,
including a preview of the Resident Evil 5 video game, the official "The
Generation Of Degeneration" featurette, character profiles, voice bloopers,
a trailer collection, and a special faux-interview with the character
"Leon." Exclusive to the Blu-ray Disc is a groundbreaking Interactive
Picture-in-Picture (I-PIP), which gives viewers real-time access to
multiple
picture-in-picture streams: flip through feature-length animatics, motion
capture and storyboard channels as they run concurrent to the movie. Also
exclusive to the Blu-ray Disc is a trivia track as well as access to the BD
Live network, where viewers are given access to exclusive downloads and
content. Fans won't want to miss the excitement when Resident Evil:
Degeneration arrives this December 27th!
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless
devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games,
including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega
Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K.,
Germany, France, Tokyo, Korea and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters
located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the
company web site, www.capcom.com.
About Capcom Interactive, Inc.
Established in November of 2005 with the mandate of bringing Capcom's
celebrated IP to mobile platforms in North America and Europe, Capcom
Interactive, Inc. maintains development and business offices in Los
Angeles, London and Toronto. The company has published several mobile games
based on Capcom's celebrated intellectual property, including Resident
Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. In addition,
CII has become extremely adept at bringing licensed IP to market as
illustrated by the fantastic performance of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
and Are Smarter Than A 5TH Grader?™ in North America, as well as the
success of Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old?™ and University
Challenge™ in Europe. For additional information on the company and its
offerings, please visit www.capcommobile.com.
About Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
SPE is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of
Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPHE's global operations encompass motion
picture production and distribution; television production and
distribution; digital contest creation and distribution; worldwide channel
investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of
studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and
technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries.
Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at
http://www.sonypictures.com.
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are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the
U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom
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