Capcom announces NY Comic-Con 2015 lineup, events

Capcom is certainly no stranger to con events, so it should be no surprise that they have some activities planned and games to check out this weekend at the jam-packed 2015 New York Comic-Con.

If you want to get your hands on the latest Resident Evil remake (or upcoming spin off), or a new Street Fighter V build with the most recently announced characters, here’s your chance. They also have a World of Capcom panel and a SFV panel lined up for later this week and the weekend, so make sure to stop by and check them out.

Read on for the details.

Capcom will be paying a visit to East Coast fans this weekend for New York Comic Con 2015 (booth #1420) with a host of playable game demos and panels with game insights, plus collectibles and limited edition offerings at the Capcom Store!

GAME LINEUP

• Umbrella Corps ? This event marks the first time fans in North America will have the opportunity to play Umbrella Corps, the new fast-paced third-person multiplayer shooter set in the Resident Evil universe. Coming early 2016 to PlayStation 4 and Windows PC.
• Street Fighter V ? Get fists-on time with the latest in the legendary fighting game franchise. Spend time with all the recently announced roster additions including Karin, Rashid and Zangief, and fists will fly if another new challenger decides to join the fight. Coming Spring 2016 to PlayStation 4 and Windows PC.
• Resident Evil 0 ? All aboard the Ecliptic Express in this beautifully remastered version of the story of what really happened before the iconic mansion incident that was the catalyst for the entire Resident Evil saga. Coming early 2016 to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.
• Mega Man Legacy Collection ? Play all six of the original 8-bit Mega Man games, dig through a long history of concept sketches and production art, and post your best times in more than 50 remixed challenge stages. Out now digitally for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC. Coming early 2016 digitally for the Nintendo 3DS system, in addition to physical versions for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo 3DS.

PANELS

• World of Capcom Thursday, Oct 8 from 6:45pm – 7:45pm in Room 1A10 Come by to get the latest news and updates on all of Capcom?s highly anticipated games such as Street Fighter V, Umbrella Corps, Resident Evil 0 and Mega Man Legacy Collection. Additionally, attendees will be provided with a roundup including exclusive first looks of cool goods and collectibles based on popular Capcom IP.
• Street Fighter V Saturday, Oct 10 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm in Room 1A10 NYCC fans can get the latest news about this iconic video game franchise and the upcoming Street Fighter V. There will be a special appearance by Street Fighter executive producer Yoshinori Ono. Plus, get an insider’s sneak peek at the Street Fightercollectibles currently in the works as well as a surprise or two. Some lucky fans may even be selected from the audience to battle it out for awesome prizes and bragging rights!