Capcom: RE5 & MH Freedom Unite PSP – Winners @ Japan Game Awards

From/De: Capcom Investor Relations Team

There were also several Capcom titles selected by fans to receive the Future Award, an award that designates the games that players are most looking forward to. The games selected, “Lost Planet 2” and “Ghost Trick” , are only just a few of the amazing products that Capcom plans to release in the future.

The Award of Excellence winner, “Resident Evil 5”, is the newest game in one of Capcom’s most beloved series. It brought a whole new level of fear to players through amazing graphics and the contrast between light and dark. Since it’s release in March 2009, Biohazard 5 has shipped over 5 million copies (as of 09/28/2009)..

“Monster Hunter Freedom Unite” is a multi-player hunting action game enjoyed by players of all different eages. A massive hit in Japan, the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) title has shipped an unprecedented 3.6 million copies (including “Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP® The Best”) since March 2008 (as of 9/28/2009).

The Monster Hunter development team was given the prestigious Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Prize, an award given for meaningful contribution to the growth and development of the video game industry. This award will help further promote Capcom’s name and talent throughout the video game industry.

Capcom will continue to utilize its strengths in order to develop original and creative games that its fans will be sure to enjoy.

【Award List 】

■Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry

■Games of the Year Division

■Future Division

〔　Game Lineup　〕

『Resident Evil 5』

Genre	Survival Horror
Release Date	March 5th, 2009(Japan)

『Monster Hunter Freedon Unite PSP® the Best』

Genre	Hunting Action
Release Date	October 30th, 2008(Japan)

『Lost Planet 2』

Genre	Action Shooting
Release Date	PlayStation®3　 TBD Xbox 360®　This Winter

『Ghost Trick』

Genre	Hunting Action
Release Date	Planned 2010(Japan)

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