Capcom announced today its plans for New York Comic-Con 2014, confirming this weekend will be the first time fans in North America will be able to check out the recently announced Resident Evil Revelations 2.
The episodic thriller, announced at Tokyo Game Show, will offer players a total of four episodes — each with hours of gameplay released digitally every week. It's expected to launch in early 2014 for PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC.
In addition to Resident Evil Revelations 2, Capcom will also offer hands-on time with demos of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (2014 for 3DS) and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (winter 2014 for 3DS).
There's also a number of panels that'll offer a deeper look at everything new and exciting coming up from Capcom — all of which is detailed below.
- The World of Capcom
Thursday, Oct 9 from 4:15PM – 5:00PM in Room 1A06
Come find out the latest updates on all the new Capcom games including Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Resident Evil Revelations 2, the newly remastered version of the 2002 GameCube™ remake ofResident Evil, Dead Rising 3 for PC, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, and Ultra Street Fighter IV. Plus sneak peeks at all the latest cool Capcom merchandise and maybe a surprise or two.
- Resident Evil Returns
Friday, Oct 10 from 7:15PM – 8:00PM in Room 1A24
Come join members of the Resident Evil team and get the latest news “bites” on the upcoming Resident Evil Revelations 2 and the newly remastered version of the 2002 GameCube™ remake ofResident Evil. Resident Evil Revelations 2 Producer, Michiteru Okabe, will also be on hand to showcase the game and provide an overview of what players can expect from this next chapter in the Resident Evil series. There will be plenty of content to sink your teeth into as well as some new game details to share, so we’ll see you there!
- Monster Hunter panel
Saturday, Oct 11 from 12:00pm -12:45pm in Room 1A24
Monster Hunter is one of the most popular video game franchises in Japan and the excitement is catching in the West! Join a panel of Capcom staff members including director Kaname Fujioka as they share the brand new features and exclusive insights from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (coming Early 2015 on the Nintendo 3DS). The game features all new weapons, monsters and native online support. The panel will include gameplay footage, as well as some special surprises, so this is one you won't want to miss! Followed by a QA session.
- Street Fighter
Sunday, Oct 12 from 2:00pm-2:45pm in Room 1A10
A panel of Street Fighter experts share the latest news on the greatest fighting game franchise in the world! Find out about the latest updates for Ultra Street Fighter IV and how you can earn big money and everlasting fame by competing in the Capcom Pro Tour culminating in the Capcup Finals in December. Special guest, Joey Ansah – writer, director, and actor of the smash hit Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist web series makes an exclusive appearance to share behind-the-scenes details of making the excellent film, share a sneak peek at Funimation's upcoming Blu-Ray/DVD release as well as answer Q&A.