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[Jonnyram]

http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/news/html/e130402.html

Capcom Announces the Start of a Major Project for Children's Content
- Alliances established with leading providers of content for children -

Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) is pleased to announce the start of a new project for children's content. As part of the project, Capcom has decided to begin selling "Gaist Crusher" in the winter of 2013, which is a completely new game for the Nintendo 3DS™.

The important theme of the new project is the creation of new Capcom content for children. Elementary school age boys are the primary target of the project. With emphasis on armors, transformations and collections, the project will utilize the cooperation of companies in a broad range of fields such as games, comics (manga), anime, music and toys. Overall, this will be an expansive cross-media project. With the number of children in Japan declining, Capcom plans to use this project to attract interest in new brands and firmly establish these brands by continuously launching a diverse range of content.

The "Gaist Crusher" game, which will be the key element of the project, is an action game that draws on two Capcom strengths. One is expertise in producing content for children that was gained from Capcom's "Mega Man" series. The other is the high-grade multiplayer capability that generated a strong response for the "Monster Hunter" series. Capcom plans to leverage these strengths to produce a game that excels in terms of both its worldview and game playing characteristics.

For cross-media activities associated with "Gaist Crusher", Capcom plans to start by using manga in the "Saikyo Jump" and "V Jump", two magazines published by Shueisha Inc.. Cross-media will also include an anime project produced by Pierrot Co., Ltd., music produced by Avex Entertainment Inc., and toys called "Gaimetal" from Bandai Co., Ltd., all linked to the new game.

Capcom is determined to continue meeting the high expectations of consumers by creating highly original new games that take full advantage of its outstanding content development skills. Furthermore, Capcom will use its multi-use approach for content with the aims of maximizing earnings and playing a role in energizing the entire content market.

1. Title Gaist Crusher
2. Genre Custom Armor Action
3. Platform Nintendo 3DS™
4. Release Date Winter 2013

 

[neo2046]

Trailer
http://youtu.be/GJFe7Lp7qpo

 

[ezekial45]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJFe7Lp7qpo

It looks like a cross between Saint Seiya and Monster Hunter.

 

[Tailzo]

Huh, so MegamanxMonsterHunter+ childrens game = this?

 

[Jinfash]

I'm getting Saint Seiya vibes on top of hunting action. Looks nice!

Edit: Fucking beaten.

 

[Jonnyram]

Mega Man + Monster Hunter - Mega Man

 

[NateDrake]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJFe7Lp7qpo

It looks like a cross between Saint Seiya and Monster Hunter.

Visuals look pretty impressive.

 

[GhostTrick]

Looks like a Saint Seiya beat em all.

 

[sprsk]

Is that some form of NFC they are using there?

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

I see that isn't Bionic Commando 2. Try again Capcom.

 

[That Dude John]

Custom Armor Action?

 

[Hours Left]

One is expertise in producing content for children that was gained from Capcom's "Mega Man" series.

I'm not trying to start a tangent, but this line is hilarious given the current situation.

Anyway, the game looks pretty meh.

 

[Jinfash]

It's Mega Man without Mega Man.

Looks like it's also running on E.X. Troopers' engine, so your assessment is even more accurate lol.

 

[serplux]

Game looks pretty cool. Multimedia franchise, presumably.

Visuals look pretty impressive.

It's a Capcom game, bud. They always make the 3DS look amazing.

 

[Takao]

Looks like Monster Hunter for kids.

Game looks pretty cool. Multimedia franchise, presumably.

You should read the OP.

 

[ahm998]

Meh.......

I want my Megaman T_T

 

[polyh3dron]

NA Release Date: Never

 

[GhostTrick]

Unfortunately, I guess this will stay in Japan.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Well, at least now Capcom has 2 games announced for 3DS in Japan.

Custom Armor Action?

Japanese genre names can be a little creative.

 

[Kenka]

I join the ranks of those who think it looks like Saint Seiya. And since I love Saint Seiya...

 

[Jinfash]

NA Release Date: Never

After reading the OP, not sure if want.

 

[Oersted]

With the number of children in Japan declining, Capcom plans to use this project to attract interest in new brands and firmly establish these brands by continuously launching a diverse range of content.

What has the declining number of children to do with it? I don´t get it..

 

[ULTROS!]

Custom Armor Action?

Isn't that Little Battlers' genre? The game kinda looks like it judging from the pics (can't view the vid).

What has the declining number of children to do with it? I don´t get it..

Enforce people to have sex after playing the game?

 

[Takao]

Well, at least now Capcom has 2 games announced for 3DS in Japan.

Monster Hunter 4
Ace Attorney 5
Gaist Crusher

 

[EmCeeGramr]

"we saw all the people trying to make monster hunter ripoffs and decided to do one ourselves"

 

[serplux]

What has the declining number of children to do with it? I don´t get it..

This game will force parents to have sex.

That's all I could come up with.

You should read the OP.

Oh, coolio. Thanks.

 

[Aquamarine]

Unfortunately, I guess this will stay in Japan.

Ehh, given the 3DS's kid-friendly perceptions in the USA, I'd say it has a better chance to be ported than E.X. Troopers. Yes E.X. Troopers still had a shonen story, but this seems a bit more obviously catered towards children.

And considering the success of titles like Fossil Fighters or Spectrobes, I wouldn't put it past Capcom to bring this one over.....maybe if they couple it with a new Saturday-morning-dubbed Anime?

 

[Chaos Theory]

ok... this was.. bad.. slow... i didnt like it :/

do not want

 

[Night_Trekker]

The important theme of the new project is the creation of new Capcom content for children.

WHY, WHEN YOU HAVE MEGA MAN LEGENDS? Kids love that!

 

[StreetsAhead]

What has the declining number of children to do with it? I don´t get it..

"We plan to sell more stuff via cross-media projects to less people".

Monster Hunter 4
Ace Attorney 5
Gaist Crusher

I stand corrected.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Is it just me, or are all these "kid" games starting to blend together? I feel like I've seen a hundred with these exact designs at this point.

 

[Hero]

Isn't that pink/red armor Barnaby's from Tiger & Bunny?

 

[Sintoid]

Pokèhunter?

 

[t26]

So we will have to beg for localization?

 

[serplux]

WHY, WHEN YOU HAVE MEGA MAN LEGENDS? Kids love that!

PLEASE UNDERSTAND.

 

[Sintoid]

So we will have to beg for localization?

Surely Cartoon Network will help you

 

[Luigiv]

Looks like it's also running on E.X. Troopers' engine, so your assessment is even more accurate lol.

All of Capcom's 3DS games run on the "E.X. Troopers" engine, though they prefer to call it MT Framework Mobile.

 

[Aquamarine]

So we will have to beg for localization?

You watch as the CW picks up the Anime for their Toonzai lineup and Bandai wants to pursue merchandising in the USA.

All of a sudden, localization no longer becomes such a difficult thing to achieve for Capcom.

 

[vareon]

Yay for another good looking Capcom game that will never leave Japan!

 

[Infernal Monkey]

All this does is remind me of Gotcha Force, and how perfect that would have been for all the anime/manga/toy tie-in effort they're going for with this.

... Looks okay though!

 

[Oersted]

Enforce people to have sex after playing the game?

This game will force parents to have sex.

That's all I could come up with.
Oh, coolio. Thanks.

New version of Resetti confirmed.

"We plan to sell more stuff via cross-media projects to less people".

Oh. I see. So a case of "if we throw enough different products on the market someone has to buy something"? Genius.

 

[Boney]

maybe it's because it's 4 am but that was definately something

 

[Jinfash]

All of Capcom's 3DS games run on the "E.X. Troopers" engine, though they prefer to call it MT Framework Mobile.

Ah true, I guess I should have stated that I feel there's a similarity/overlap in style, assets and effects - for accuracy's sake.

 

[Boss Doggie]

So it's Medarot except kids?

 

[Femmeworth]

Not even a token girl character.

With the number of children in Japan declining

They admit their target audience is shrinking, yet they still go for it.

 

[Vegivo]

looks cool. maybe it will come to US?

 

[Busaiku]

That framerate is incredible.

 

[vareon]

Ehh, given the 3DS's kid-friendly perceptions in the USA, I'd say it has a better chance to be ported than E.X. Troopers. Yes E.X. Troopers still had a shonen story, but this seems a bit more obviously catered towards children.

And considering the success of titles like Fossil Fighters or Spectrobes, I wouldn't put it past Capcom to bring this one over.....maybe if they couple it with a new Saturday-morning-dubbed Anime?

Didn't they need to bring the whole campaign if they want to? I can't see them bringing this over unless it's a domestic success first.

 

[squall23]

This gen's version of Inazuma Eleven in terms of surprise success? Only time will tell.

 

[Boss Doggie]

So the game comes with a 3DS shell for the gem thing right?

Can I finally henshin with my 3DS?