Newsflash:
Street Fighter II Best Seller in Arcade
Sunnyvale , California—Capcom® today announced that Street Fighter® II' Hyper Fighting, the company's first title for Xbox Live® Arcade, has seen a phenomenal record of downloads since its debut on August 2. Within the first 24 hours of its unveiling, Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting has become the fastest selling Xbox Live Arcade title to date with hundreds of matches being played every hour.
Don't miss out on the old-school arcade action.
The overwhelming popularity can be attributed not only to its arcade roots but also its timeless gameplay. Thousands of gamers continue to flock online to purchase the game with the hopes of proving who truly is the world's best street fighter. The ultimate retro gaming experience is now available worldwide for download on Xbox Live Marketplace for only 800 Microsoft Points.
Shoryuken!
"We are elated by the tremendous response Xbox Live users have given Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting as players around the world vie to be on top of the game's numerous leaderboards," said Charles Bellfield, vice president of marketing, Capcom Entertainment, Inc. "It'll be exciting to see who ranks number one on Xbox Live Arcade after the first weekend of gamers playing the greatest arcade title in history."
Choose from all eight original characters as well
as four boss characters, each with their
own special endings and home levels.
"The phenomenal response to Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting on Xbox Live Arcade comes as no surprise as this has been one of the most eagerly anticipated titles of the summer," said Greg Canessa, Group Manager of Xbox Live Arcade, Microsoft. "We are thrilled that gamers everywhere are jumping into Xbox Live Arcade and enjoying the fantastic game play experience this title and our platform has to offer."
With several offline modes and numerous leaderboards and achievements, SFII takes advantage of the new online features of Xbox 360 to create a seamless online multiplayer experience. Among several online options is an exclusive mode called "Quarter Match," which introduces a new way of reliving the exhilarating arcade experience at home.
Download a free, feature-limited version from Xbox Live Arcade which offers two playable characters for one match. When you're ready to prove your skills, unlock the full version of the game and choose from all eight original characters as well as four boss characters, each with their own special endings and home levels.
Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Viewtiful Joe, Devil May Cry, and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. For more information, visit the Street Fighter official site or Capcom's official site.
