CAPCOM^â RELEASES DEVIL KINGS™ FOR THE PLAYSTATION^â2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Tuesday October 11, 2005

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CAPCOM^â RELEASES DEVIL KINGS™ FOR THE PLAYSTATION^â2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

SUNNYVALE, Calif. ¾ October 11, 2005 ¾ Capcomâ, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the release of Devil Kings™ for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system  A fast-paced action title, Devil Kings possesses compelling gameplay that thrusts players into a land of warring nations and unrelenting hostile armies. Choose from a selection of heroic warriors and utilize their unique combat abilities to fight on the battlefields to achieve total domination.  Devil Kings is now available at retailers across North America and carries a “T” rating for teen audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board). 

In Devil Kings, it is an age of chaos and turmoil where warriors will rise to achieve absolute dominance. Players must choose one of six characters who must lead an army into battle and conquer the land laid before them.  The action explodes on-screen when signature “Fury Drive” moves are unleashed on the battlefield against antagonistic forces that stand against the goal of complete supremacy. Summon swords from beneath the surface to skewer any enemies in the region or launch them into the sky and blast them in mid-air.  Using experience points earned during combat, gamers can strengthen their character by leveling up their attributes and weapons.  It’s up to the player to build up their heroes, collect items, and carve a path to victory.  Only those with true valor and strength will prevail. 

Devil Kings includes the following features:

·        Roster of unique playable heroes – Play as one of six playable characters, each with their own fighting abilities:

o       Devil King – A king who sold his soul to the Devil. His quest for world dominance is just beginning.

o       Lady Butterfly – The faithful wife of the Devil King. But don’t be fooled by her beauty for she is a cold-blooded and shrewd fighter.

o       Red Minotaur – A fierce general rivaling the Devil King, he is a great leader who is a cunning warrior in battle.

o       Scorpio – A devoted elite soldier in Red Minotaur’s army.  

o       Venus – A deadly ninja who would do anything to protect her loved ones.

o       Azure Dragon – A maverick soldier who fights only for himself.

·         Two modes of gameplay:

o       Conquest – Progress through a series of battles to bring all territories under one regime. Achieve total conquest in order to unlock more unique playable characters.

o       Free Battle –Select a playable character and any unlocked stage from Conquest mode and head off to the battlefield for countless hours of warfare.

·        Signature “Fury Drive” moves – Perform special attack moves that are specific to each fighter; brandish three swords at once to slice the enemy with lighting fast speed or conjure up a red whirlwind that tosses them into the air.  Master combos to create unlimited chains attacks and defeat opponents swiftly.

·        Level-up system – Use the experience points earned during battle to level-up a character’s attributes, weapons and attacks.

·        Unlockable features – By meeting certain conditions, gamers can unlock new items they can use to equip their characters, view original artwork and movies.

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment.  Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com.

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