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Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest
video game publishers, announced that it has signed an agreement with Capcom
to distribute Resident Evil 4, Onimusha 3 and Devil May Cry 3: Dante's
Awakening Special Edition video games for the PC. Ubisoft will distribute
Capcom’s games in North American and European territories beginning in
February 2006 with the release of Onimusha 3: Demon Siege.
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“Capcom has created fantastic universes which have become blockbuster
franchises,” said Jay Cohen, vice president of publishing at Ubisoft.
“Ubisoft is excited to be bringing three of the industry’s most innovative
titles, including Resident Evil 4, which has been recognized by many
publications and organizations as the best game of the year for 2005, to PC
gamers around the world.”
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Resident Evil 4 is a shining star in the survival horror genre garnering
critical acclaim and numerous “Game of the Year” awards from media outlets
including Game Informer magazine, North America’s largest gaming magazine
and GameSpot.com, a leading source for gaming information. Onimusha 3: Demon
Siege stars French actor Jean Reno and is the latest episode in the Onimusha
franchise. This action adventure series has become a phenomenon thanks to
its amazing backdrop in medieval Japan mixed with heroic fantasy elements.
Devil May Cry made an outstanding debut on console and quickly became a
popular action game. Renowned for its gothic atmosphere, non-stop action and
thrilling combat, the latest installment to the franchise adds a new
character a new boss and many new levels.
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“Capcom is excited to be taking advantage of Ubisoft’s global distribution
network to deliver our hottest titles for gamers around the world to play
and enjoy,” said Toshihiro Tokumaru, executive officer at Capcom. “We look
forward to working together for continued growth for both companies.''
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-Starscream, GameVortex Communications AKA Ricky Tucker |
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