Capcom has made a real attempt in recent years to break down the firewall between western and eastern development, something it's still struggling with if "sluggish" sales in 2009 are any indication. But according to a recent report (warning: PDF link) circulated to investors, the company's still refining its approach and hopes to "create games faster by using a hybrid approach combining internal and outsourced development."
According to the strategy report, that will translate to more new franchises from the company, -- something it hasn't had much luck with lately, with Bionic Commando, Dark Void and Spyborgs all failing to perform exceptionally well either critically or at retail. Perhaps some of these new IPs will become downloadable, as the company says it plans on digitally distributing more games in fiscal 2011.
Capcom also used the report to show high hopes for its upcoming slate of titles, with a projected 3.6 million units sold for Monster Hunter Freedom 3, 3 million for Dead Rising 2, 2.2 for Lost Planet 2 and 2 million for Marvel vs. Capcom 3. That's certainly optimistic, considering the company's biggest seller in FY 2009, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, sold 1.35 million copies.
Reader Comments (38)
Posted: May 10th 2010 11:12AM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
Breath of Fire VI pleeeeeeeeeease!!
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Posted: May 10th 2010 11:12AM Brother Unit No 4 said
Shorter dev cycles will only work if they get better teams on deck.
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Posted: May 10th 2010 11:13AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Shorter Dev cycles?
does that mean Capcom is going to turn into Activision? Are we going to see a Street Fighter title every year now?
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does that mean Capcom is going to turn into Activision? Are we going to see a Street Fighter title every year now?
Posted: May 10th 2010 11:21AM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
No, just "spinoff" Street Fighter titles.
2011
Street Fighter: Dhalsim's Fireworks Spectacular
Street Fighter: Cammy's Dance Theater
Street Fighter: E. Honda's Cooking Challenge
Street Figher: M. Bison's Brain Training
2012
Super Street Fighter: Dhalsim's Fireworks Spectacular
Super Street Fighter: Cammy's Dance Theater
Super Street Fighter: E. Honda's Cooking Challenge
Super Street Figher: M. Bison's Brain Training
2013
Hyper Super Street Fighter: Dhalsim's Fireworks Spectacular REMIX
Hyper Super Street Fighter: Cammy's Dance Theater REMIX
Hyper Super Street Fighter: E. Honda's Cooking Challenge REMIX
Hyper Super Street Figher: M. Bison's Brain Training REMIX
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2011
Street Fighter: Dhalsim's Fireworks Spectacular
Street Fighter: Cammy's Dance Theater
Street Fighter: E. Honda's Cooking Challenge
Street Figher: M. Bison's Brain Training
2012
Super Street Fighter: Dhalsim's Fireworks Spectacular
Super Street Fighter: Cammy's Dance Theater
Super Street Fighter: E. Honda's Cooking Challenge
Super Street Figher: M. Bison's Brain Training
2013
Hyper Super Street Fighter: Dhalsim's Fireworks Spectacular REMIX
Hyper Super Street Fighter: Cammy's Dance Theater REMIX
Hyper Super Street Fighter: E. Honda's Cooking Challenge REMIX
Hyper Super Street Figher: M. Bison's Brain Training REMIX
Posted: May 10th 2010 11:29AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/
but.....but....they won't do this to other titles will they? They will leave alone Resident Evil & Megaman right? and....and...and Monster Hunters?
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but.....but....they won't do this to other titles will they? They will leave alone Resident Evil & Megaman right? and....and...and Monster Hunters?
Posted: May 10th 2010 11:30AM That Burning Sensation said
Not unless Kotick has a Japanese clone nobody knows about.
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Posted: May 10th 2010 11:35AM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
BREAKING NEWS:
Resident Evil 4: Super Deluxe XX HD for iPad
Megaman Some Shitty Adventure: Yeah We Don't Care You Bastards Really Want Legends 3
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Resident Evil 4: Super Deluxe XX HD for iPad
Megaman Some Shitty Adventure: Yeah We Don't Care You Bastards Really Want Legends 3
Posted: May 10th 2010 11:44AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
you are making my insides sad Cap....
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Posted: May 10th 2010 1:54PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
No you don't understand Vcize, that's what's coming in 2014:
Street Fighter: El Fuerte's Loco Grillin' Challenge
GameStop pre-order bonus: Exclusive Guy Fieri DLC code
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Street Fighter: El Fuerte's Loco Grillin' Challenge
GameStop pre-order bonus: Exclusive Guy Fieri DLC code
Posted: May 10th 2010 11:21AM Pure Black World Tendency said
Give us a PS3/360 Monster Hunter. That's your million seller right there.
Oh and I hope shorter dev cycles doesn't translate into rubbish last boss syndrome, as seen in so many games.
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Oh and I hope shorter dev cycles doesn't translate into rubbish last boss syndrome, as seen in so many games.
Posted: May 10th 2010 11:36AM SisypheanLife said
MH3 is already a million seller. Making Monster Hunter for a HD system was too expensive, so its on the Wii.
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Posted: May 10th 2010 1:11PM Pure Black World Tendency said
But why would an HD Monster Hunter be more expensive to produce than, for example, Lost Planet 2? It's guaranteed to sell more than that game in any case.
Hell, I'd be happy to just get the Wii game ported. An HD remake can't be that difficult as it only took a few weeks to do the God of War remakes... Or would this be completely different?
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Hell, I'd be happy to just get the Wii game ported. An HD remake can't be that difficult as it only took a few weeks to do the God of War remakes... Or would this be completely different?
Posted: May 10th 2010 12:06PM baby sea tuna said
If you are willing to pay 32 million dollars for a copy, I'm sure Capcom would be more than happy to return your calls.
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Posted: May 10th 2010 12:01PM Nook said
Capcom, Thanks for getting all of those great RE titles on the Cube - love them! Thanks again for bringin RE4 to Wii, good stuff.
Now I tried your RE5 demo....ummmm, did'joo guys forget you were working on an RE title? And what is with the roids Chris is using? Total turn off. I didn't even bother to endure that demo.
I appreciate you efforts by bringing MH over, though I don't have a bajillion hours to sink into hunting virtual creatures. Your other titles don't really interest me, I come to you for horror survival.
In the end I hold out for you, maybe one day you and I can get together over a cash register again. If you can figure out what I want. Anything "on-rails" is not welcomed. I guess on rails is scary....if you are a rider of the short bus and have issues putting a fork in your mouth without stabbing yourself. Complete snoozefest for my bells though.
Get crackin' on the RE2 remake, but dear god - leave the game as is and just give us a graphical update along with the RE4 style controls and viewing perspective, with an option to roll old school.
Nook
PS - You're playing with fire. Best of luck.
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Now I tried your RE5 demo....ummmm, did'joo guys forget you were working on an RE title? And what is with the roids Chris is using? Total turn off. I didn't even bother to endure that demo.
I appreciate you efforts by bringing MH over, though I don't have a bajillion hours to sink into hunting virtual creatures. Your other titles don't really interest me, I come to you for horror survival.
In the end I hold out for you, maybe one day you and I can get together over a cash register again. If you can figure out what I want. Anything "on-rails" is not welcomed. I guess on rails is scary....if you are a rider of the short bus and have issues putting a fork in your mouth without stabbing yourself. Complete snoozefest for my bells though.
Get crackin' on the RE2 remake, but dear god - leave the game as is and just give us a graphical update along with the RE4 style controls and viewing perspective, with an option to roll old school.
Nook
PS - You're playing with fire. Best of luck.
Posted: May 10th 2010 12:32PM Spookimitsu said
RE5 was fun! (to me. this may just be a subjective thing.)
Monster Hunter Tri is really good though, if you can get into it
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Monster Hunter Tri is really good though, if you can get into it
Posted: May 10th 2010 1:13PM Nook said
Thanks Kahn, I didn't realize I was giving props to someone not deserving!
@ Spooky - Hmmm, ironic. Well, not saying it's a bad game -I'm sure it's an excellent adventure game. It is no survival horror though and Zero provided enough of having a sidekick to babysit. Certainly the demo was well below what I was expecting. I just don't ahve the time for MH, not the time required to get into it properly.
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@ Spooky - Hmmm, ironic. Well, not saying it's a bad game -I'm sure it's an excellent adventure game. It is no survival horror though and Zero provided enough of having a sidekick to babysit. Certainly the demo was well below what I was expecting. I just don't ahve the time for MH, not the time required to get into it properly.
Posted: May 10th 2010 12:08PM DJ Kenneth A said
Dear Capcom,
I am glad you are making new franchises. However we would like you focus on making MvC 3 awesome, and working up DMC5. Also a new Darkstalkers would be wondermous. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Me
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I am glad you are making new franchises. However we would like you focus on making MvC 3 awesome, and working up DMC5. Also a new Darkstalkers would be wondermous. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Me
Posted: May 10th 2010 12:34PM Spookimitsu said
Vampire Savior Prease
No 3d! - handdrawwwwwn SFIII-TS style awesomeness
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No 3d! - handdrawwwwwn SFIII-TS style awesomeness
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