Capcom enters 32-bit market with the release of Street Fighter Alpha.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 1996--Capcom, the company that created the fighting game This article or section has multiple issues: * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It needs additional references or sources for verification. * It may be too technical for a general audience. Please help make it more accessible. phenomenon, today marked their entry into the 32-bit market with the release of Street Fighter Alpha The Street Fighter Alpha series, originally Street Fighter Zero (ストリートファイターZERO . This latest installment in Capcom's world-famous combat series brings the hit arcade title home for the Sony PlayStation Sony Playstation - Playstation and Sega Saturn The Sega Saturn (セガサターン Sega Sataan . Street Fighter Alpha capitalizes on the continued intrigue of the World Warrior Tournament, its many competitors and the compelling eight year history that has touched the lives of approximately 25 million enthusiasts worldwide. Street Fighter Alpha will sell at a suggested retail price of $66.95. Capcom's Official Street Fighter Alpha Strategy Guide, published by Dimension Publishing, will be available early next week at a suggested retail price of $12.95. In Street Fighter Alpha, Capcom developed a cast of characters from the collective Street Fighter Universe who have never before appeared together in a single game. Street Fighter Alpha resurrects classic, but not forgotten favorites from the original Street Fighter arcade game An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, typically installed in businesses such as restaurants, pubs, video arcades, and Family Entertainment Centers. Most arcade games are redemption games, merchandisers, video games or pinball machines. , including the hard headed English brawler, Birdie, and Adon, who specialize in Muy Thai fighting. Street Fighter Alpha also brings back Haggar and Sodom from Capcom's blockbuster game line, Final Fight, who join the battle. Three new characters step up the challenge. They include: Charlie, a friend to Guile; Rose, a young girl who can tap the powers of her soul to face any competitor she may encounter; and Dan, a new master of Karate. Players will also meet up with traditional favorites Ken, Ryu Ryū (竜 or りゅう or リュウ Ryū , Chun Li, Bison, and even Akuma. "It seems only fitting that Capcom should enter the 32-bit market with Street Fighter Alpha," stated Greg Ballard Gregory (Greg) Ballard (born January 29 1955, in Los Angeles, California) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA. Ballard attended the University of Oregon where he played at the collegiate level at the forward position. , president of Capcom Entertainment. "Capcom is synonymous with fighting games and Street Fighter Alpha brings a new dimension to Capcom's dynamic game series. Fans of the arcade version are sure to agree with the video gaming press in that this is a perfect translation." Capcom Entertainment, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Capcom Co., Ltd., is a leading force in the multi-billion dollar interactive entertainment industry. The company develops, markets, and distributes computer entertainment software for personal computers and home video games for the Super Nintendo, Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation. Capcom Entertainment is based in Sunnyvale, Calif. CONTACT: Capcom Entertainment Melinda Mongelluzzo/Chris Kramer, 408/774-0500 |
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