SDCC 11: Capcom Announces ULTIMATE MARVEL VS CAPCOM 3 with Gameplay Videos

By Joey Cole
Published: July 20, 2011 - 11:12am
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Capcom has officially announced Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, adding 12 new fighters and 8 new stages over the standard version of the game while retaining a bargain price of $39.99.

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Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and Marvel Entertainment today announced that Ultimate Marvel® vs. Capcom® 3 is in development for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 ® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will take the epic battle to all new heights with new iconic characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes, a refined fighting system, eight new stagesand new modes when it releases this November at a mid range price.

The highly acclaimed fighting game adds 12 new legends to the robust Marvel vs. Capcom 3 roster, bringing the total overall roster of characters up to 50. The first new characters revealed for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 include much-requested Capcom character Strider who slashes his way into the fray along with Ghost ‘n Goblins™ villain Firebrand. On the Marvel side, Ghost Rider will finally exercise his vengeance and Hawkeye will pick apart foes. More characters will be revealed in the coming months.

In addition to characters, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 features a host of enhancements and new features to improve the game’s balance and online functionality. One of the biggest additions to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is the fan-requested Spectator Mode, which allows fighters to watch live online matches together. With multiple improvements and 12 new characters, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 brings home the ultimate fighting experience for newcomers and pros alike.




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YEEEEEEEEEES

Submitted by Keven on July 20, 2011 - 11:18am.

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SWEET

Submitted by wheels1.5 on July 20, 2011 - 11:29am.

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SWEET! The BLAM icon wasn't working so I had to do this twice.

Submitted by wheels1.5 on July 20, 2011 - 11:37am.

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I'm so hyped for this. I've known it was coming for a while, but seeing the videos and all the new characters makes me all warm inside. All 12 new characters have leaked now, but I won't spoil that here. Big Grin

Submitted by Redbeard on July 20, 2011 - 12:18pm.

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So this is a whole new game? Not just a DLC for all the chumps (me included) that bought the last one?

Submitted by iamtall on July 20, 2011 - 6:50pm.

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i hope they clean up the fight mechanics. i honestly hate the fight controls in MvC3.

Submitted by NoPurposeNaji on July 20, 2011 - 8:04pm.

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Pleeeeease include Cyclops! It's just not MvC without "Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Behold! OPTIC BLAST!"

Submitted by REDSTORM on July 20, 2011 - 9:58pm.

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REDSTORM wrote:

Pleeeeease include Cyclops! It's just not MvC without "Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Behold! OPTIC BLAST!"

Cyclops is definitely not one of the 12 characters. Sorry Sad I was upset at that myself.

Submitted by Redbeard on July 21, 2011 - 5:18am.

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iamtall wrote:

So this is a whole new game? Not just a DLC for all the chumps (me included) that bought the last one?

It is a new disc. Honestly at $40 you're saving money because 12 characters and 8 stages alone would be more than $60 as DLC. Plus you can get trade in value from the original. It's a MUCH better idea to release a new game than do DLC.

Submitted by Redbeard on July 21, 2011 - 5:30am.

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I haven't read the article or watched the videos yet, but who are the 12 new characters? I may buy this. Haven't even played the first one.

Submitted by ckal on July 21, 2011 - 8:48am.

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ckal wrote:

I haven't read the article or watched the videos yet, but who are the 12 new characters? I may buy this. Haven't even played the first one.

For all 12 characters check this link (I don't want to spoil it for everybody) : http://shoryuken.com/2011/07/20/umvc3-all-twelve-new-characters-leaked/
Also, the new character select screen is here http://shoryuken.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/selectscreen.png

Submitted by Redbeard on July 21, 2011 - 10:56am.

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Pleeeeease include Cyclops! It's just not MvC without "Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Optic Blast. Behold! OPTIC BLAST!"

Cyclops is definitely not one of the 12 characters. Sorry Sad I was upset at that myself.

Submitted by REDSTORM on July 21, 2011 - 11:39am.

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Redbeard wrote:
ckal wrote:

I haven't read the article or watched the videos yet, but who are the 12 new characters? I may buy this. Haven't even played the first one.

For all 12 characters check this link (I don't want to spoil it for everybody) : http://shoryuken.com/2011/07/20/umvc3-all-twelve-new-characters-leaked/
Also, the new character select screen is here http://shoryuken.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/selectscreen.png

Thanks.

OMG! #'s 1, 4, and 5 are three of my top 5 favorites comic book characters!! I have to get this now.

Submitted by ckal on July 21, 2011 - 12:29pm.