New York Comic Con 2012 is in full effect, and there’s plenty for game players to do out there. Capcom alone has a packed schedule. Along with games that can be played on the floor (including the newly announced Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate), you can attend the following panels and get to know more about your favorite games…
Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Celebration – It’s hard to believe that the world’s greatest fighting game franchise is 25 years old! Find out about the worldwide Street Fighter 25th Anniversary plans which include the ultimate Street Fighter tournament series, the feature packed Collector’s Set, and more. Experience the exclusive features in the PS Vita and iOS versions of Street Fighter X Tekken and battle on the go! Hear directly from Yoshinori Ono (Street Fighter Series Executive Producer) and expect some serious surprises! Followed by a Q&A session. Thursday, October 11 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Location: 1A10
The World of Capcom! – CAPCOM returns to NYCC with another stellar lineup of the hottest new video game titles in the coming year! Moderator Francis Mao (CAPCOM) leads a panel of Capcom’s producers and product managers to share trailers and sneak peeks of all the hot, new upcoming CAPCOM games featuring Resident Evil 6, DmC, Lost Planet 3, Street Fighter X Tekken (PS Vita), Okami HD, Remember Me and a few surprises! Followed by a Q&A session. Friday, October 12 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Room 1A10
Capcom Presents: Remember Me – Be the first to find out everything there is to know about Capcom’s latest and greatest franchise, Remember Me – an exciting, science-fiction, action-adventure game set in the near future of Neo-Paris where memories are remixed and erased. Hear about the development of the game from the creative team and see the latest gameplay footage for this 2013 game release. Followed by a Q&A session. Saturday, October 13 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm Location: 1A21
Lost Planet 3 – Lost Planet 3 releases in 2013 with a gripping new storyline that provides fans with untold truths from previous Lost Planet games. Set in the frozen tundra of E.D.N. III, the game takes the franchise back to its roots, making gamers rethink everything they thought they knew about it. Come take a behind-the-curtains-look at this much-anticipated game from the Lost Planet 3 development team. Followed by a Q&A session. Sunday, October 14 10:45 am – 11:45 am Location: 1A23
Capcom Presents: DmC The All-New Devil May Cry – The Devil May Cry franchise is back with a complete reboot of the series. Detailing Dante’s early years and set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry retains the stylish action, fluid combat and self-assured protagonist that have defined the iconic series. Come and witness Dante chain together combo after combo with panache as he dispatches the demonic spawn back to hell. See what the game has in store for you January 15, 2013. It’s time to “Face Your Demons” Followed by a Q&A session. Sunday, October 14 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: 1A23
The Street Fighter panel alone is worthwhile, mainly because the last time we went, we took part in the world’s biggest Shoryuken. Ahhh yeah!
Enjoy the New York Comic Con, gang!
