Capcom(R) Packs A Punch With Street Fighter(R) Alpha Anthology For The PlayStation(R)2 Computer Entertainment System
Five Prized Fighters United for First Time
E3, LOS ANGELES - May 10, 2006 - Capcom
today showcased Street Fighter® Alpha Anthology for the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, a monumental
compilation of the Street Fighter® Alpha series. The
collection features direct conversions of Street Fighter®
Alpha, Street Fighter® Alpha 2, Street Fighter® Alpha 2 Gold
and Street Fighter® Alpha 3 which have never before been
available together in one package. As an added bonus, the
"pint-sized" Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix (also released on
consoles as Pocket Fighter®), is included which brings the
total to five action packed games on one disc. Street Fighter
Alpha Anthology is scheduled for release throughout North
America in June 2006. To date, the Street Fighter franchise
has sold more than 27 million units worldwide.
All titles in the collection feature three core gameplay
options. Arcade mode pits competitors against a series of CPU
controlled opponents in order to beat the game. Versus mode
allows two players to choose among the cast of characters for
intense head-to-head battles. Fighters can practice special
moves and combosto hone their skills in the training mode.
Additionally, all four Alpha titles feature survival mode as
well as a dramatic battle mode which allows 2-on-1 tag team
matches.
Street Fighter Alpha brings together a cast of 13 characters
from the collective Street Fighter universe. The series'
inaugural title introduces super combos and alpha counters to
add a new dimension to fighting. Street Fighter Alpha 2 ups
the ante with 18 fighters and several new options including
high and low Alpha countersas well as more moves and combos
for each character. In addition, the second title launches
the Custom Combo system which lets players use up a super
meter to perform devastating multi-hit combos. Street Fighter
Alpha 2 Gold is an enhanced version of the previous game
featuring different versions of some of the characters. The
most robust entry, Street Fighter Alpha 3, includes an
unprecedented 25 characters and offers players the choice of
three "isms" fighting styles made popular in previous Street
Fighter games. Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix rounds out the
anthology with miniature versions of popular Capcom fighters
in fierce battles. Combatants vie to collect power-up gems as
they perform an array of special attacks and powerful
combos.
Capcomis 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, Viewtiful Joe, 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
Street Fighter, Capcom and its products can be found on the
company's web site at www.capcom.com or www.capcom.com/streetfighter/.
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