Capcom's Devil May Cry is Now Available

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - October 17, 2001 - Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today released Devil May Cry™, an incredible "gothic action" game for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. A PlayStation 2 exclusive, Devil May Cry launches with a multi-million dollar marketing campaign that includes National television advertising and features in numerous PlayStation 2 promotions such as demo disks and box. Devil May Cry was ranked as one of the run-away hits at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo and is described by the trade, press and consumer as a destined-to-be blockbuster.

Devil May Cry is designed by Resident Evil creator and mastermind, Shinji Mikami. This action thriller tells the story of Dante, the descendent of a legendary swordsman who has wages a one-man battle against the demon world in order to carry out a 2000 year-old revenge. A playable demo of Devil May Cry was included in the August release of Resident Evil Code: Veronica X. Devil May Cry carries an "M" rating for mature audiences from the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Strategy Guides are available from BradyGames, Prima Publishing and Versus.

Devil May Cry is backed with impressive features:
· Stunning game graphics and animation are instantly recognized as far and above all other PlayStation 2 titles.
· Possesses an incredibly dark and gothic tone with an artistically crafted art style.
· Unsurpassed particle effects and light-sourcing set a new standard in video game realism.
· Introduces an all-new level of character control allowing amazing depth of character movement.
· Fluid game play with fast action sword and gun-play combat
· Shinji Mikami, the original producer and Hideki Kamiya, the original director of Resident Evil 2 are reunited for the first time since the creation of the massive Resident Evil 2 blockbuster.

As the lead character in Devil May Cry, Dante is a dark figure shrouded in mystery. Legend has it that 2000 years ago, in the depths of hell, a demon swordsman, awoke to justice and rebelled against the devil, to wage a one-man
war in support of the human world. Now, 2000 years later, Dante, a private investigator of the supernatural, realizes that the devil is rallying to rise again against mankind. How does Dante fit into this gothic puzzle? Deep within Dante's blood lies the power of ancient demons. As his power builds he transforms into a demon state where he can inflict unearthly powers on the retched souls he encounters. As Dante continues his adventure he will find powerful weaponry including his dual-pistols and shotguns. Dante will also discover powerful swords, each possessing various elemental powers. This devil hunter will lead players into the fantastic dark world as Dante's destiny is played out in a gothic battle of good against evil.

As he seeks revenge for the past, Dante will face many evil beings, including:

· Demonic marionettes - These low-class demons put their souls into emotionless marionettes.These creatures normally are slow but can move surprisingly fast when attacking humans.
· Death Beings - These beings encompass death and are similar to grim reapers. Death beings can hover in the air and travel through walls. They use over-sized scissors or a scythe as their weapons of choice.
· Phantom - These high level demons rule all other demons in the old castle. They are huge, ugly creatures that resemble spiders with a dark aura. These creatures are more intelligent than humans and are capable of fierce magic using fire or ground-shaking power.

"Devil May Cry is a revolutionary game that will light up the marketplace," says Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom Entertainment. "The game has an incredible story and Dante has as much attitude and swagger as a rock 'n roll superstar. Devil May Cry surpasses the previous technical advancements of the PlayStation 2 by showcasing stunning graphics and tight gameplay that immerses gamers into a dark fantasy world. Capcom Executive Producer, Shinji Mikami has created another masterpiece."

Capcom Entertainment, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capcom, Co., Ltd. of Japan. A leading force in the multi-billion dollar interactive entertainment industry, Capcom's legacy spans 22 years of entertaining video gamers. Capcom develops, markets, and distributes home video games for the PlayStation® game console, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Sega™ Dreamcast, Nintendo® GameCube, Nintendo® 64 and Xbox video game systems, Game Boy® Advanced and Game Boy® Color systems, personal computers, and coin-operated games. Worldwide recognizable product lines include the Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, and the Resident Evil series. World headquarters in Osaka, Japan, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London and Sunnyvale, California. The company is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange code number 9697.

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