The Ultimate Portable Puzzle Package Is Perfected As Capcom(R) Announces Capcom(R) Puzzle World For The PSP(TM) (PlayStation®Portable) System
E3, LOS ANGELES - May 10, 2006 - Capcom®, a
leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games,
today showcased Capcom® Puzzle World for the PSP
(PlayStation®Portable) system. Some of the best puzzle games
in console history come together to form one of the most
highly anticipated compilations to hit the gaming scene. This
collection is adorned with five amazing titles including the
cult classic Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo®, Block Block, and
the three-in-one Buster Bros. Collection. Making every gaming
session as unique as the player, Capcom Puzzle World is the
first PSP system title to offer personalization features that
will heighten the experience. The game is further enhanced
with wireless multiplayer gameplay via the PSP system's ad
hoc mode for non-stop fun anytime, anyplace with anyone.
Capcom Puzzle World is scheduled for release throughout North
America in Q4 2006.
Capcom Puzzle World provides gem busting mayhem at its best
with the cult hit, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo. This time
around, in addition to the renowned Super Puzzle Fighter II:
X gem breaking mode, two new never-before-released-in-the-US
gameplay modes will be added to increase the level of
addictiveness. Super Puzzle Fighter II: Y has player's group
similar colors to create groups of three or more. Once the
colors are line up, they break and charge up the "Change Gem"
meter creating furious chains for come-from-behind wins! With
the Super Puzzle Fighter II: Z mode, the rules are the same
as X, but instead of falling blocks, the play field raises
and the first one to the top loses. The key to victory is
rotating the gems already on the field by using a 2x2 marker
to clear the blocks. Gamers can also create custom attack
patterns in Counter Gem Edit Mode and hone their skills in
Training Mode.
Block Block is an innovative twist to the block breaking
genre. Released for the arcades in 1990, Block Block features
a two player co-op mode, allowing for the cooperative
destruction of blocks. Also unique to this title was the
constantly shrinking paddle that forced player to finish each
board as quickly as possible.
Originally released for the PlayStation game console, the
Buster Bros. Collection is a simple yet extremely addictive
three-games-in-one puzzle shooter that consists of Buster
Bros, Super Buster Bros and Buster Buddies. An arcade hit,
Buster Bros has one or twoplayers navigating through over 50
timed environmental stages shooting all the bubbles on screen
while avoiding contact. Super Buster Bros is an updated
version of its predecessor with improved graphics and the
inclusion of "Panic Mode" which added 99 levels of feverish
action. Buster Buddies was the last version of the series to
be released in the arcades, featuring four original
characters, different stages and more bonus items.
All the games in Capcom Puzzle World have been retouched and
updatedto conform to the PSP system's 16x9 widescreen aspect
ratio. As unique as the games themselves, this latest
compilation is the first PSP system title to feature a
screenshot mode that allows gamers to take a snap shot of
their victory. Also import personal pictures into Capcom
Puzzle World to be used as game backgrounds for all three
Buster Bros. games. Moreover, infiltrate a friend's game by
virally uploading high scores onto their handheld. With an
intuitive ad hoc multiplayer mode, one or two players can
face off in gem breaking pandemonium or team up for frantic
bubble busting fun.
Capcom Puzzle World boasts the following features:
Five of Capcom's best puzzle games brought together
especially for the PSP system:
o Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo with never-before-released in
the US gameplay styles
o Block Block, an innovative twist to the block breaking
genre
o Buster Bros. Collection, the three-games-in-one puzzle
shooter
Personalized content:
o The first PSP system game with a screenshot mode. Stop any
game at any time to take a snap shot of the moment
o Customize Buster Bros. game backgrounds by uploading
personal pictures
Network functionality:
o Intuitive wireless ad hoc multiplayer game set ups
o Virally transfer high score data to and from others
systems
Unlockable bonus content
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 productscan be found on the
company's web site at www.capcom.com.
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