Ubisoft announces an agreement with Capcom to bring three console titles to the
PC, confirming the recent listing of a PC edition of Resident Evil 4
(
story). The other two games are Onimusha 3: Demon Siege and
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Special Edition, with Onimusha 3 due this
month:
Resident Evil 4, Onimusha 3: Demon Siege and Devil May Cry 3:
Dante's Awakening Special Edition Coming to PCs Beginning February 2006
SAN FRANCISCO – FEBRUARY 1, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest
video game publishers, announced that it has signed an agreement with Capcom to
distribute Resident Evil 4, Onimusha 3 and Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Special Edition video games for the PC. Ubisoft will distribute Capcom’s games
in North American and European territories beginning in February 2006 with the
release of Onimusha 3: Demon Siege.
“Capcom has created fantastic universes which have become blockbuster
franchises,” said Jay Cohen, vice president of publishing at Ubisoft. “Ubisoft
is excited to be bringing three of the industry’s most innovative titles,
including Resident Evil 4, which has been recognized by many publications and
organizations as the best game of the year for 2005, to PC gamers around the
world.”
Resident Evil 4 is a shining star in the survival horror genre garnering
critical acclaim and numerous “Game of the Year” awards from media outlets
including Game Informer magazine, North America’s largest gaming magazine and
GameSpot.com, a leading source for gaming information. Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
stars French actor Jean Reno and is the latest episode in the Onimusha
franchise. This action adventure series has become a phenomenon thanks to its
amazing backdrop in medieval Japan mixed with heroic fantasy elements. Devil May
Cry made an outstanding debut on console and quickly became a popular action
game. Renowned for its gothic atmosphere, non-stop action and thrilling combat,
the latest installment to the franchise adds a new character a new boss and many
new levels.
“Capcom is excited to be taking advantage of Ubisoft’s global distribution
network to deliver our hottest titles for gamers around the world to play and
enjoy,” said Toshihiro Tokumaru, executive officer at Capcom. “We look forward
to working together for continued growth for both companies.''