Tatsunoko & No More Heroes 2 Out Today

Just a gentle reminder to get your ass down to your local games shop to pick up ‘Tatsunoko vs Capcom‘ and/or ‘No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle‘ (launch trailer above), both of which are out today in N.A.

Both games have received good feedback from the gaming press so far, now let’s hope they sell like they deserve to and don’t become the next Madworld, otherwise the Wii will lose even more third party support!

Press releases for both games after the break.

SAN MATEO, CA — January 26, 2010 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Tatsunoko VS. Capcom™: Ultimate All-Starsis now available in North America exclusively for Wii™. Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars, winner of multiple awards at E3 2009, including the prestigious Game Critics Award for Best Fighting Game, continues the Capcom tradition of legendary fighting with a bold new entry into the VS. fighting game series.

Tatsunoko VS. Capcom pairs iconic characters from Capcom’s famous brands with beloved characters from Japan’s animation powerhouse, Tatsunoko Production, Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars is rated Teen by the ESRB and is available now for $49.99 at retailers nationwide or through online retailers and the Capcom E-store at shop.capcom.com.

From Capcom’s 30-year history come characters Ryu and Chun-Li from the Street Fighter®series, Frank West from Dead Rising® and MegaMan Volnutt from MegaMan® Legends.Tatsunoko’s near half-century of Japanese animation excellence is represented by Ken the Eagle and Jun the Swan from the Science Ninja Team Gatchaman anime (known in North America asBattle of the Planets), cybernetic warrior Casshan and comedic action hero Yatterman No. 1. All together, there are more than 20 colorful combatants to choose from in order to form the ultimate tag team combination.

Gameplay will instantly set fighting game fans’ fingers twitching, combining elements from previous entries in the VS. series with revolutionary new techniques. Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars is a wild, over-the-top fighting game designed for all levels of players. Players choose their favorite two man/woman/cyborg/robot tag team, to switch on the fly between the two players throughout the course of each match. Those new to the genre will appreciate the game’s bright visual style and simplified four-button fighting controls. Hardcore Capcom fighting fans will dig in to the game’s depth, uncovering huge Aerial Rave combos and unique Variable Assists, gorgeous Hyper Combos, and Variable Combinations that combine the capabilities of each tag team duo to unleash devastating attacks.

Features:

• Wi-Fi multiplayer: TvC offers an innovative, robust online experience, including:
o International play: Face off online against players all over the world.
o Ranked battles: In addition to friendly battles, prove your worth in ranked matches that build up Battle Points and titles on your way to becoming the top player in the world.
o Strategize: As you play your way through the world’s competition, scout your opponent’s profile in advance as each person is labeled Fire (Attack), Ice (Guard) and Lightning (Evade) depending on their play style.
o Leader boards: Use the comprehensive online leader boards to check out the world’s top players or where you rank among your friends.
o Iconic: Much like Street Fighter® IV, set your personal icon to show off your style.

• 26 fighters to choose from:
o Capcom: Ryu, Chun-Li (Street Fighter), Batsu (Rival Schools®), Alex (Street Fighter® III), Morrigan (Darkstalkers®), Soki (Onimusha®: Dawn of Dreams), MegaMan Volnutt (MegaMan Legends), Roll (MegaMan®), Saki (Quiz Nanairo Dreams™), Viewtiful Joe®, PTX-40A (Lost Planet®), Frank West (Dead Rising) and Zero (Mega Man® X).
o Tatsunoko: Ken the Eagle, Jun the Swan, Joe The Condor (Science Ninja Team Gatchaman), Yatterman No. 1, Yatterman No. 2, Doronjo (Yatterman), Casshan, Tekkaman, Tekkaman Blade, Polimar, Karas, Ippatsuman and Gold Lightan.

• Two-man tag-team action: Players build their own perfect team and use Assist Attacks and each character’s special moves to create their own unique fighting style.

• Four button fighting controls: Accessible four-button control scheme opens gameplay up to new players with familiar movements and combos.

• Depth of gameplay: Once the basics are mastered, players can go deeper into the fighting game controls to master Aerial Rave air combos, Delayed Hyper Combos, Mega Crash defensive moves, Assault attack moves and the Baroque extended combo system.

For more information, visit http://tatsunoko.vscapcom.com.

SAN FRANCISCO – January 26, 2010 – Today Ubisoft® announced that No More Heroes(TM) 2: Desperate Struggle is now available on North American retail store shelves, exclusively for the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo. Created by video game design legend Goichi Suda (Suda 51), No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is rated “M” for Mature and available at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $49.99.

“No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is the most wildly unique game to be released on the Nintendo Wii,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. “Suda 51 has delivered an outrageously entertaining game that improves upon the original in nearly every way imaginable.”

About No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle:
Three years after battling for the rank of #1 assassin, Travis Touchdown returns to the secret and exclusive United Assassin Association. This time he is out for revenge and he must battle 51 of the world’s strongest and most unusual killers to get it. With the addition of 2 new playable characters, an expanded set of weapons, an improved, over-the-top combat system, and signature 2-D job missions, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle brings the franchise to new heights of outlandish carnage.

For more details on No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, please visit: www.nomoreheroesgame.com

About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft is present in 28 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008–09 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.058 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

About Grasshopper
Widely known for creating and developing Killer 7 for Capcom, Grasshopper Manufacture is a developer based in Tokyo, established in 1998 by award-winning game creator Suda 51. Suda 51 is famous for consistently creating new and original IPs. His vivid imagination inspires and attracts amazing fresh artists from throughout the Japanese entertainment industry. The universes he creates constantly surprise and exceed the expectations of his fans around the world. The development team for No More Heroes is one of the highly respected teams in Japan in regards to artwork and sound.

About Marvelous Entertainment
Marvelous Entertainment is a leading Japanese creator of interactive entertainment with such esteemed franchises as Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, Luminous Arc and No More Heroes under their corporate umbrella.
More information on Marvelous Entertainment can be found at http://www.mmv.co.jp/game/

© 2009 Marvelous Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published and distributed by Ubisoft Entertainment under license from Marvelous Entertainment, Inc. No More Heroes is a trademark of Marvelous Entertainment Inc. and is used under license. Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.