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Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds

Platform(s): PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Capcom
Release Date: Feb. 15, 2011 (US), Feb. 18, 2011 (EU)

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'Marvel vs. Capcom 3' (ALL) Reveals New Characters, Special Edition, Release Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2010 @ 12:29 p.m. PST

Iconic Marvel and Capcom characters join forces again in a re-envisioned team fighting game for a new generation. Fill the shoes of legendary characters from the most beloved franchises in entertainment as you battle in a living comic book brought to life in a versus fighting game.

Get the Marvel vs. Capcom 3 [ALL] Trailer off WP (60mb)

After a decade of waiting, iconic Marvel and Capcom characters join forces again in a re-envisioned team fighting game for a new generation.Fill the shoes of legendary characters from both the Marvel and Capcom Universes as you battle in a living comic book art style powered by Capcom's MT Framework, an advance version of the graphics engine used for Resident Evil 5.

First, your favorite cap-poppin’ zombie-killer Jill Valentine is back for another round. She’s sporting her Resident Evil 5 battlesuit and packing serious heat. She’ll be joined by Capcom comrades Arthur, Nathan “Rad” Spencer, Wesker, Tron Bonne, Viewtiful Joe, Amaterasu, Dante, Ryu, Morrigan, Chris Redfield, Felicia, Trish and Chun-Li.

Next-up is everyone’s favorite one-eyed demon Shuma-Gorath, famous for delivering his unconventional brand of tentacle-based combat with a little magic thrown in. Other Marvel characters include Magneto, M.O.D.O.K., Spider-Man, X-23, Dormmamu, Thor, Deadpool, Hulk, Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, Doctor Doom and Super-Skrull.

She-Hulk’s mean-and-green attitude and Zero’s high-tech prowess will be welcome additions to the highly-anticipated fighting title.

 

Capcom announced Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Special Edition. Those looking to dive deeper into this epic fighting experience will get the following:

  • Steelbook case featuring exclusive art work
  • Comic/Art book- A 12-page prologue comic, written by Marvel writer Frank Tieri, plus campaign art and a curated selection of fan art.
  • 1-month Subscription to Marvel Digital Comics, providing unlimited online access to Marvel content
  • 2 Playable DLC Characters – Shuma Gorath and Jill Valentine.  Content is available 4 weeks post-launch.

For those that go out and pre-order the game today, GameStop has something exclusive to reward your good taste.  Gamers will be able to pick up a set of three exclusive Console Decals to spruce up their hardware—MvC3 style.  The collectible decals feature Ryu, Wolverine, Deadpool and Dante, plus the essential move-set for each hero.

Features:

  • Evolved VS. Fighting System: Wild over-the-top gameplay complete with signature aerial combos, hyper combos and other original systems. The evolved new battle system, the “Team Aerial Combo,” takes the exciting mind-reading game to a whole new level!
  • 3-on-3 Tag Team Fighting: Players build their own perfect team by assigning unique “Assist Attacks” for each character and utilize each character’s special moves to create their own unique fighting style.
  • Simple Mode: Streamlined button mapping option will allow novice players to perform moves like a pro.
  • Living Comic Book Art Style: See the most adored characters from the Capcom and Marvel Universes brought to life in a “moving comic” style, blurring the boundaries between 2D and 3D graphics.
  • New Characters: Popular returning characters include Spider-Man, Ryu, Wolverine, Morrigan, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Felicia, Chun-Li, Tron Bonne, Magneto and Doctor Doom. Viewtiful Joe will make his debut in the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise. New characters joining the playable cast for the first time in fighting game history include Chris Redfield, Thor, Trish, Super-Skrull, Amaterasu, Dormammu, , Wesker, X-23, Arthur, Deadpool, Nathan Spencer, M.O.D.O.K. and Dante!

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