Capcom Announces Release Date

The day gamers have been waiting for is almost here with todays announcement by Capcom that Marvel vs Capcom 2 will be hitting XBox Live On July 29th as part of Microsoft’s “Summer of Arcade”. In addition to the release date announcement a price point has also been revealed at 1200 Microsoft points.

Marvel vs Capcom 2 features over 50 characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes with three on three tag team matches. It has four button controls to introduce new players to fighting games; compatible with the Mad Catz Street Fighter IV joysticks and Fight Pad. This is the first time that this title will be made available as a download anywhere. With this latest version there is a new optional visual filter that smoothes out the game’s graphics. Additionally there is a new online matching mode, including Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix’s “Quarter Match” mode.