Rumor: Tatsunoko vs Capcom coming to North America

by Xav de Matos { May 16th 2009 at 11:12PM }

The latest issue of Nintendo Power is reporting that Capcom's other crossover fighter, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, is coming Stateside. According to scans of the issue (via NeoGAF), Nintendo Power claims the fighter -- which Capcom has said (on numerous occasions) it was attempting to bring to North America -- is headed to American shores.

For the uninformed, Tatsunoko vs Capcom is a fighting game for the Nintendo Wii -- currently available only in Japan -- that pits characters from Capcom's vast library versus characters from the Japanese animation studio, Tatsunoko Production. Joystiq has contacted Capcom for a comment.

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Tags: capcom, fighting-game, rumor, Tatsunoko-vs-Capcom

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

Fernando Rocker @ May 16th 2009 11:17PM

Well... I hope that they add online play.

Thousands of people already imported the game, and Capcom knows that. Those people won't buy the game again just for the english text.

They need to add online and a couple of new characters, so the people who already imported the game, can buy it again for the added extras.

They did the same to We Love Golf, and it worked very well.

Fernando Rocker @ May 16th 2009 11:23PM

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/japanese-trailer-tatsunoko-vs/40897?type=flv

At 1:42, one of the best version of the Hadouken.

PS36Wii Fanboy @ May 16th 2009 11:36PM

I am trying to remember, is use of the GC controller allowed in this game? I can only see online play being crazy and fast if that controller(Or VC controller) are allowed.

Gun Barrier @ May 16th 2009 11:52PM

Ka-Me-Ha-me-Haaaaaa!

Thats all I think when I see that hadouken.

Still awesome though.

*crosses fingers for online play

**crosses fingers that this rumor is true

***no more fingers to cross

Nael M. @ May 17th 2009 12:20AM

PS36Wii Fanboy: Yes, the Gamecube controller is supported in the game. I'm using a PSX-to-GC adapter to use my arcade stick with this game.

Anticrawl @ May 17th 2009 12:24AM

To bad 13 different companies own the rights to the characters protrayed in the Tatsunoko side. Was easy to publish in Japan because they were all owned by the same person. I doubt Capcom will be able to find an agreement for royalties or licenses because some will think there's is worth more than someone elses.

Noshino @ May 17th 2009 12:31AM

Man, this is insane, kudos to Capcom for being able to pull this off.

Fernando,

Although this is really surprising, more so when even Japanese games such as the Bleach series of fighting games for PSP still dont go outside JP, don't get your hopes up when it comes to adding online features... Capcom has broken gamers hearts many times, just look at the multiple versions of Monster Hunter for PSP, none of them have yet to have online multiplayer ;(

As for the Hadouken, it does look good, but I still like SF4's the best :P

HighFiveJesus @ May 17th 2009 12:31AM

what is this game? it looks like that new marvel vs capcom remake. looks cool but i'm iffy on the whole vs roster, not knowing half of whoever the hell i'm fighting with.

Anticrawl @ May 17th 2009 12:31AM

I think PSWii60 would sound better than PS36Wii

Moptimus Slime (PhilosoRaptor is the new Keyboard Cat) @ May 17th 2009 1:48AM

I think one of the reasons CAPCOM hasn't done online for Monster Hunter is the subscription base isn't something common in the US (at least on handhelds/consoles)

Noshino @ May 17th 2009 2:06AM

uh, none of the MH games for PSP have ever had online multiplayer, even in Japan, not even subscription based ones.

And that's what pisses me off, specially when they went an extra mile with SF4 by even licensing GGPO

samfish @ May 17th 2009 2:09AM

I have an imported copy, but I'll probably buy it again, online or not.

Now, if they change Tekkaman's voice to the horribly awesome 70's US dub, I'll seriously buy two copies just because Capcom is so awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQQ8dmBehXs

Vidikron @ May 17th 2009 3:08AM

Anybody old enough to remember this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoO5H_UKCrw

That was my first introduction to Tatsunoko characters. I was pretty young when that show aired, but I remember the opening distinctly. One of my favorite cartoons as a young kid.

Markez @ May 17th 2009 5:20AM

I don't understand where all the Tatsunoko adoration is coming from, so maybe you folks can help me out. I don't recognize Vidikron's link at all, and I'm 28. I don't seem to recognize any of the characters at all. Am I too old to recognize this stuff, what's the deal?

Kenny Powers Fastball (PSN johnnynumber5) @ May 17th 2009 8:11AM

The game looks pretty impressive but like others I have no idea who most of the Tatsunoko characters are. I'm kind of a big anime fan and I'm certainly old enough to have seen some of this stuff.

Hopefully this rumor turns out to be true and the game is released in North America. I know a lot of people have really been wanting to play a localized version.

Haon @ May 17th 2009 9:43AM

Oh wow. Tekkaman sounds like Brak in that dub. How awesome.

Vidikron @ May 17th 2009 12:24PM

@Markez

"Am I too old to recognize this stuff, what's the deal?"

Too old? No. Maybe too young for the start of Battle of the Planets. It aired from 1978-1985. But it was reworked and re-aired as G-Force after that. I guess you just missed it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Planets

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-Force:_Guardians_of_Space

Levi (God Hand Defense Force) @ May 17th 2009 1:33PM

Battle of the Planets (G-Force) was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid Markez, and I'm three years older than you.

Also, don't tell me you've never seen Speed Racer before. That show alone should have you adoring the name Tatsunoko.

KingOfGods @ May 17th 2009 1:57PM

this is a sick combo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT2dxpwmfGo

Markez @ May 17th 2009 4:01PM

Speed Racer is the 1st one I have recognized, well done!

You check out the Red Bull Air Races? Gal and I were laying on the beach at Centennial Park on Coronado, swear it was probably even a better view than a lot of the people on the Embarcadero had. Real cool stuff.

Levi (God Hand Defense Force) @ May 17th 2009 5:24PM

I'm glad you got to see the race. I didn't make it. I overslept. I get off work at 8 in the morning, so me getting up before noon can sometimes be a challenge.

My friend that went told me that you can hear the broadcast of the race on the radio on 800AM. I so want to do this next year!

Also, to clarify, the G-Force video Vidkron posted is not the intro I'm familiar with. I grew up with this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2jjCMgGOYw

I love the 80's synth music!

intro94 @ May 17th 2009 7:44PM

online is being hinted by capcom now, plus other characters.

Chicago Mafia @ May 18th 2009 6:12AM

@ Vidikron: Same here. LOVED Battle of the Planets and Speed Racer as well when I was a kid. All the kids in the hood loved it. That into brought back memories.

Crusty Magic @ May 16th 2009 11:22PM

I've heard nothing but good things about this game.

Will buy if it hits stateside.

Doombot (zuburi) @ May 17th 2009 12:26AM

I didn't like it. Like, at all. I didn't like that there were only three attack buttons, and it controlled really badly for me with the classic controller.

It didn't have enough depth to keep me interested, but some of the minigames were pretty fun. The Wii faithful seem to love it and were heralding it as something really special, but I was pretty disappointed in it.

YMMV.

BPMOmega [gamertag] @ May 17th 2009 12:46AM

I dunno, three attack buttons doesn't dissuade me. Heck, SoulCalibur gets away with it just fine (horizontal attacks, vertical attacks, and kicking; and then a guard button).

Doombot (zuburi) @ May 17th 2009 1:00AM

Oh, totally. Don't take what I said for gospel. It has a big fanbase, and that's why I gave it a shot.

I guess I wasn't used to not having separate buttons for kicks/punches - at least with Street Fighter characters.

And if I liked the controller, odds are I would have given it more of a chance than I did.

Ridgecity @ May 17th 2009 1:47AM

you seem to be the only ones that didn't like it.

I've seen on the NeoGAF like a hundred people like it, japanese guys and people that imported, so you seem to be a minority.

Markez @ May 17th 2009 2:35AM

That's hilarious. Neogaf posters, Japanese people, videogame importers... I don't know if I'd say that's a sensible way to get a grasp on popular opinion, those are all pretty niche/minority groups themselves. Except I suppose the 'Japanese guys' comment, but the inclusion of that one I think is what gave me the lulz.

sushibot12 @ May 16th 2009 11:26PM

But it may be hard to get all of the characters, considering all the copyrights behind all of the individual franchises involved.

PS36Wii Fanboy @ May 16th 2009 11:34PM

Look, all I care about is playing as Viewtiful Joe, as long as I can yell Henshin a go-go baby each time I start a round, I will be content.

bongoes @ May 17th 2009 8:32PM

yeah that's all I care about too

commathe @ May 16th 2009 11:35PM

YES

PS36Wii Fanboy @ May 16th 2009 11:38PM

First we hear MvC2 coming out, Now TvC going to America. Capcom either you are milking the Vs series(Which I am cool with that) or you really are hinting that you possibly are releasing a new Killer Ap Vs game coming out soon (Hell it could even be a Namco vs Cap remake though that would be DS likely)

Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ May 17th 2009 12:00AM

Namco X Capcom was an RPG, not a fighting game. Closer in line to Cross Edge which is indeed coming stateside. Or Super Robot Wars Taisen OG Saga.

Tim @ May 17th 2009 12:06AM

The only way NxC would have a chance to arrive in America would be when Capcom offers the rosters of Cyberbots and Tech Romancer as playable SRW characters.

Either way, I'd be still pissed off @ Namco Bandai for not taking that chance/asking Capcom for Cyberbots/Tech Romancer.

PS36Wii Fanboy @ May 17th 2009 12:22AM

Well yes, that was why I stated NvC. Been playing OG for several days now XD

Moptimus Slime (PhilosoRaptor is the new Keyboard Cat) @ May 17th 2009 2:45AM

Im already pissed at Bandai for not releasing Code Geass or R2 on iTunes.

YOU WANT $50 EACH FOR THE TWO SEASONS? YOU GOT IT! YOU WANT TO RELEASE THE SOUNDTRACKS FOR $30 EACH? I'LL BUY FIVE! JUST GIVE ME THE OPTION DAMMIT!

InFaMoUs1- @ May 16th 2009 11:41PM

Seriously Capcom stop picking fights with everyone... =P

Tim @ May 17th 2009 12:04AM

I hope in 2018, it would either be Marvel VS Capcom 3 (all balanced up, no more "BLAM BLAM BLAM VIPER BEAM! BLAM BLAM BLAM VIPER BEAM! BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM! BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM!) or a new one.

Gun Barrier @ May 17th 2009 12:24AM

Would a Nintendo Vs Capcom be acceptable? They already let Sega have have Mario vs sonic in the Olympics, it would be fair to allow Capcom to Use Mario as well.

Tim @ May 17th 2009 1:24AM

Gunbarrier, I'll only support Nintendo VS Capcom, once Brawl got an arcade release.

ArchiGamer @ May 17th 2009 1:38AM

What?! I want an all out war between Capcom any thing else!

Moptimus Slime (PhilosoRaptor is the new Keyboard Cat) @ May 17th 2009 1:51AM

It wouldn't really fit for Nintendo characters outside Captain Falcon or Samus. I mean, you could stretch the moves that SSBB has to make them over the top (Marios fireball is now a Hadoken, Links spin attack is a Hurricane Kick) but it just doesn't seem like a fit