Capcom is changing, with a new head of marketing in the U.S. and plans to expand its market-share through new messaging techniques as well as new IP.
Capcom is one of the most highly respected creators of games in this industry. But it remains a relatively low-level player in the U.S game industry - ranked 16th in our list of the top publishers.
The company is clearly gunning for growth, with the introduction of four new Intellectual Properties in the year ahead, all of which are filed under 'eagerly anticipated'. They are Okami, Dead Rising, God Hand and Lost Planet.
But game quality doesn't always equal market-share. Resident Evil 4 has billed over $20 million with more than 500,000 units sold in North America - decent enough business. But was the most highly rated game of 2005 (Gamerankings), and yet was outside the top 40 games-selling console SKUs in the last year.
The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.
I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.
Modders have cooked up something pretty special – a Wii console which is small enough to fit on your keys. A wee Wii.
Another studio has held layoffs, this time its Humble Games letting go of its entire QA team according to social media posts.
They will rehire cheaper labor during the restructuring. The stupid thing is that they are struggling and the first thing they do is lower the quality.