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Capcom business and news from across the web.- Capcom Confirms Gamescom 2026 Participation With Line-up Including Onimusha: Way Of The Sword And Global Playable Debuts of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen And Mega Man: Dual OverrideCapcom has confirmed its participation in Gamescom 2026, showcasing a lineup that includes Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Mega Man: Dual Override, and Street Fighter 6. Attendees will have the first public hands-on opportunity with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. The event will feature extensive playable demos and live-streamed programs.
Capcom announces Gamescom 2026 lineup, including playable Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual OverrideCapcom has announced its playable lineup for Gamescom 2026, featuring the debut of Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override. Attendees will also have hands-on opportunities with Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Street Fighter 6, alongside eSports activities and live streams.
Steam Next Fest June 2026: 25 Of The Best Demos You Can Play Right NowSteam Next Fest June 2026 is underway, offering over 4,000 game demos to play on PC. This guide highlights 25 of the best new demos available, spanning various genres from survival horror and action RPGs to life simulators and roguelikes. The festival runs until June 22, followed by the Steam Summer Sale.- Capcom sold more games than in any year in its historyCapcom announced a record-breaking year for game sales, selling 59.07 million units during the business year ending March 31st. The success was partly attributed to the release of the well-received Resident Evil Village.
- Resident Evil Lore Master Reveals The 5 Burning Questions Veronica Needs to AnswerAn unofficial Resident Evil lore expert has outlined five key questions that the upcoming remake of Resident Evil Veronica must address. The discussion focuses on the narrative elements that fans hope will be clarified in the new version of the game.
Sega says it made a 'life-sized figure containing Sonic's DNA,' and I have a few questionsSega is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with a life-sized "Sonic the Hedgehog DNA Figure." Created in collaboration with the bio art collective Lom Baby, the figure contains a fluid-filled chamber with what Sega claims is Sonic's synthesized DNA, symbolizing his enduring essence. The exhibition is currently on display at the Tokyo Sega Store.
Sega unveils life-size Sonic The Hedgehog statue filled with 'synthetic DNA'Sega has unveiled a life-size Sonic The Hedgehog statue in Tokyo, claiming it contains synthesized 'DNA' created through a partnership with biotechnology firm LOM BABY. While no new mainline game was announced, the statue celebrates Sonic's 35th anniversary and features a Chaos Emerald. The statue is a one-of-a-kind display piece and not for sale.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword brings God of War's blockbuster action to horror-tinged feudal JapanOnimusha: Way of the Sword offers a blend of action-adventure gameplay reminiscent of God of War, set in a horror-tinged feudal Japan. The demo showcases a larger, more immersive world with new NPCs and explorable streets, featuring combat that balances fluid swordplay with challenging boss encounters. The game is set to release on September 25, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Devil May Cry 6 Feels Inevitable as DMC 5 Sales Set All-Time Record, Seven Years After ReleaseCapcom announced that Devil May Cry 5 has set a new all-time record for annual sales, selling 2.7 million copies in the last fiscal year, seven years after its 2019 release. The game has now sold a total of 12.9 million copies. The article suggests that the success, potentially boosted by discounts and the Devil May Cry anime adaptation, makes a Devil May Cry 6 feel inevitable.
Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 LaunchCapcom has reported record sales for Devil May Cry 5 during fiscal year 2026, with 2.7 million copies sold, surpassing its launch year performance. This surge is attributed to factors including discounts, the release of the Devil May Cry anime on Netflix, and the upcoming Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2.
After 7 years, Devil May Cry 5 just had its most successful year yet following a divisive Netflix series and some deep…Devil May Cry 5 achieved its highest sales year in the last fiscal year, selling 2.7 million copies, surpassing its previous best. This success follows deep discounts and the release of a Netflix series, with Capcom aiming to establish Devil May Cry as a core intellectual property alongside Resident Evil and Monster Hunter. A Nintendo Switch version is also planned.
Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter are still going strong because their direction is no longer "tied to the ideas of a single creator," Capcom exec saysCapcom's President and COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto stated that the company's success with series like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter is due to a shift away from single-creator driven development towards a team-based approach. This allows franchises to continue even if original creators depart, contrasting with series like Metal Gear Solid which have been heavily reliant on Hideo Kojima. Capcom aims to nurture all its titles, including Devil May Cry, with this collaborative development model.
Over 70 percent of Street Fighter 6 players are between 15-25 years old, says lead producerCapcom's Street Fighter 6 primarily attracts a younger audience, with over 70 percent of players aged 15-25, according to Lead Producer Shuhei Matsumoto. This demographic shift has influenced the company's decision to introduce new characters to the game. The article also mentions the success of younger players in competitions like EVO Japan.
Capcom is "quite confident" Onimusha: Way of the Sword will give players a challenge after the demo was…Capcom has acknowledged player feedback that the demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword felt too easy. Producers Akihito Kadowaki and Satoru Nihei stated that the demo featured skills from later in the game and assured players that the final release will offer a more satisfying challenge, with plans for more difficult enemy types and potential options for hardcore players.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top SpotThe latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.- Capcom Says Betting On Teams Instead Of Visionaries Changed The CompanyCapcom attributes its recent success to a shift from individual-driven development to a team-first mentality. This change, implemented after examining responsibilities to shareholders, involved rebuilding titles from the ground up with a team-based approach, leading to significant transformation despite potential temporary sales dips. This strategy contrasts with creator-driven games, which can be tied to the ideas of a single person.
Poll: What's Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2026 So Far?This article discusses the strong first half of 2026 for PlayStation 5 games and solicits reader input for their Game of the Year so far. It notes the abundance of quality titles from various developers and publishers, suggesting the final Game of the Year vote will be highly competitive, unless Grand Theft Auto 6 dominates the discussion.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia back in the top fiveEA Sports FC 26 has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026, driven by World Cup interest. Nintendo's Pokemon Pokopia also re-entered the top five, leading other Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 scene in shambles & celebrating after patch breaks Dark PhoenixCapcom released an unexpected update for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on PC, which has broken the Dark Phoenix transformation for Jean Grey and rendered PC mods non-functional. While the patch notes mention Windows 11 compatibility and bug fixes, players are reporting significant issues with the game's mechanics. This update has caused concern and discussion within the fighting game community regarding Capcom's potential future plans for the title.
Capcom Celebrating Father’s Day With Pragmata in JapanCapcom will host a special Pragmata live stream in Japan on June 18, 2026, to celebrate Father's Day. The stream will feature the game's Japanese voice actors and development team, but will not include any game announcements. Additionally, Capcom is distributing Father's Day-themed postcards at its stores and select retailers in Japan.