Capcom's Street Fighter EX3 Launches With PlayStation 2; U.S. Version an Enhanced Version of Japanese Release.

Business/Entertainment Editors & High Tech Writers

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Capcom(R) Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of coin-operated and video games, today announced the release of Street Fighter EX3(TM) for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. Heralded as the mother of all fighting games for more than a decade, Street Fighter EX3 is the pinnacle of the series that introduced Capcom's multi-million unit selling Street Fighter franchise into the world of 3-D. Street Fighter EX3 takes full advantage of the PlayStation 2 hardware with the U.S. product an enhanced version of the Japan release. The enhancements in Street Fighter EX3 include optimizing the code to increase game play speed, the ability to select a computer opponent and a special move command list viewable during gameplay. Street Fighter EX3 delivers Capcom's signature gameplay and offers players a variety of attack moves including, momentary combo, critical parade and character change. Each of the amazingly lifelike Street Fighter EX3 characters possess their own unique character design and stunning animations. Street Fighter EX3 is rated "T" by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and is expected to carry the suggested retail price of $39.95.

"Street Fighter EX3 was the number one fighting game at PlayStation 2 launch in Japan," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom Entertainment. "With the U.S. release of the PlayStation 2 months after the Japan release, the development team used this valuable time to further enhance the U.S. and European versions. We know consumers will be pleased with the results."

Street Fighter EX3 hosts the following new features and enhancements:

-- Optimized code to increase gameplay speed

-- Special move command list viewable during gameplay (pause and choose command
list)

-- CPU opponent can be chosen in the multi-play mode of Arena mode.

-- Introduces a new character: Ace

-- Momentary Combo - Additional attacks are achieved by pressing an attack
button at the exact moment a special move hits the opponent or is blocked by
the opponent.

-- Critical Parade - Two characters simultaneously attack

-- Character Change - Character change doesn't simply mean changing characters.
In SFEX3, players can perform a combo that delivers devastating attacks while
changing characters.

-- Emotional Flow - When one of the player's characters is knocked out, the
remaining character becomes enraged and takes over the Super Combo Gauge of the
knocked out character. The remaining character becomes invincible for a short
period of time.

Leveraging the awesome power of the PlayStation 2, Street Fighter EX3 combines stunning graphics and dazzling special effects never before possible. Players will be immersed in the world of Street Fighter through beautifully detailed scrolling backgrounds and fluid character animations. Players will also experience new innovations in lighting and background effects. Each combo and super combo possesses awe-inspiring graphics that will keep players screaming for more.

Street Fighter EX3 features several modes of play, each adding to the overall gameplay experience. Original Mode is a one player only mode that allows players to choose a fighter and complete various stages to defeat the final boss. This stage includes 1-on-3 or 2-on-1 matches and tag team battle. Arena Mode lets players choose between computer or human opponents and adjust various match rules. Character Edit Mode challenges players to complete missions and gain experience as they take the role of a new character named Ace. Once enough experience is gained, players can buy new moves and build the overall strength of the their character. Training Mode allows players to practice various moves and combos.

Street Fighter EX3 boasts 16 playable characters, the most ever in the Street Fighter EX series. Players can choose from the perennial favorites Ryu, Ken or Chun Li or they can select: Guile, a military expert from the United States; Zangief, the massive Russian wrestler; Blanka, the shocking beast from South America; Dhalsim, the Yoga master from India; Doctrine Dark, an emotionally scarred ex-military specialist; Vega, a mysterious ninja from Spain who believes beauty is absolution; Jack, a thug-like guard from the evil Shadowloo organization; Hokuto, a martial arts expert seeking the whereabouts of her brother; Skull-o-mania, a misguided salesman who believes that it is his fate to become a super hero; Sharon, a top notch assassin whose work is focused on espionage; Nanase, Hokuto's younger sister who uses the ancient art of stick fighting to defeat her opponents; Sakura, a student who has become a Street Fighter to prove that a woman can have both strength and beauty; and introducing Ace, a brand new character who players can select during edit mode to build their skills and then save the data for use in other game modes.

Capcom Entertainment of Sunnyvale, Calif. 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 20 years of entertaining video gamers. Capcom develops, markets and distributes home video games for the PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 game machines, Game Boy Color  System, personal computers and coin-operated games. Worldwide recognizable product lines include the Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire and Resident Evil series.

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