CAPCOM® SHOWCASES MEGA MAN STAR FORCE™ FOR THE NINTENDO DS™

Blue Bomber Celebrates 20th Anniversary with a New Series Debuting in Three Versions

SAN MATEO, Calif —  April 13, 2007 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today showcased Mega Man Star Force™ for the Nintendo DS™, the first game in a new Mega Man® series, debuting in three versions – Pegasus, Leo and Dragon , a first for any Mega Man title. To date, the Mega Man series has generated more than 100 titles, the most of any Capcom title, with sales of more than 26 million units worldwide. Capcom plans to release Mega Man Star Force in North America this August.“Mega Man is one of the gaming industry’s most iconic franchises and the series continues to evolve,” said Jack Symon, director, brand marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “Mega Man Star Force kicks off a new, innovative series in three versions, offering fans even more ways to enjoy their favorite blue hero.”

This unique action RPG blends exploration with fast-paced battles, as players travel between the real world and virtual Wave World. Developed by the team behind the popular Mega Man Battle Network® series, the game marks the start of a new era for Mega Man, which celebrates his 20th anniversary this year. In Mega Man Star Force, players explore towns and interact with people in the real world while the action-packed battles take place in the virtual dimension. Enemy encounters take place on a three by five grid, where players use a portfolio of Battle Cards that each have distinct attributes and attack powers. As the story progresses, players will acquire additional cards and can build an arsenal that reflects their personal strategy. Players can also connect wirelessly via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection with friends to create a “Brother Band” network, where they can share cards and status upgrades.

Set in the year 22XX, Mega Man Star Force introduces all new characters in a fresh, futuristic storyline with interspatial themes based on astronomy and wireless wave signals. As main character Geo Stelar, players must vanquish a new breed of enemies that have emerged from the distant planet FM. Using a pair of special “visualizer” glasses that let him see wave signals that are otherwise invisible to the human eye, Geo and a mysterious ally named Omega-Xis must join forces to transform into Mega Man in order to enter the virtual “Wave World” and defeat the aliens from FM.

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Release Date: August 2007
Genre: Action RPG
Platform: Nintendo DS™
Rating: E for Everyone
Developer: Capcom®
Price: SRP $34.99

Game Description:
Mega Man Star Force™ for the Nintendo DS™ is the first game in a new Mega Man® series making its debut in three versions – Pegasus, Leo and Dragon , a first for any Mega Man title.  This action RPG blends exploration with fast-paced battles, as players travel between real world and virtual “Wave World.”  Developed by the team behind the popular Mega Man Battle Network® series, the game marks the start of a new era for Mega Man, which celebrates his 20th anniversary this year.  To date, the Mega Man series has generated more than 100 titles, the most of any Capcom title, with sales of more than 26 million units worldwide.

In Mega Man Star Force, players explore towns and interact with people in the real world while the action-packed battles take place in the virtual “Wave World.”  Enemy encounters take place on a three by five grid in a 3D perspective, where players use a portfolio of Battle Cards that each have distinct attributes and attack powers.  As the story progresses, players will acquire additional cards to build an arsenal that reflects their personal strategy.  Players can also connect wirelessly via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection with friends to create a Brother Band network, where they can share cards and get status upgrades.

Features: 

• Three stellar versions call upon the power of the elements – Ice Pegasus, Fire Leo and Green Dragon
• Two co-existing worlds – explore the real world in human form and transform into Mega Man to maneuver the virtual “Wave World”
• Cyber battles feature an immersive third person view as players engage enemies in a 3×5 battle grid
• Each game version offers a unique powered-up transformation of Mega Man based on the respective elemental power and can unleash a special “Star Force Big Bang” attack
• Battle Cards based on elemental attributes (fire, water, wood, electricity), each a part of a power chain where one is stronger or weaker than another
• Best Combo – combine Battle Cards of the same type to unleash consecutive attacks
• Dynamic Brother Band system – add up to six friends to help each other in battles, share Battle Cards, receive stat boosts and other special benefits
• Each character has their own customizable Personal Page where Battle Cards and information can be viewed and traded with friends to compare progress

ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices.  Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man and Devil May Cry. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.  More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.

Capcom, Mega Man Star Force, Mega Man Battle Network, Resident Evil, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries.  Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Nintendo, and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.  All rights reserved.  All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

| Contact: Alicia Kim | Capcom Entertainment | (650) 350-6535 | aliciak@capcom.com |

Sourced from Capcom Press Center.

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