Capcom
Capcom Co., Ltd.
Capcom is a Japanese video game developer and publisher headquartered in Osaka. It was officially established in 1983 and is known for major franchises like Street Fighter, Mega Man, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter.
What it is
Capcom Co., Ltd. develops and publishes video games for home consoles, mobile devices, and arcades. It also operates amusement arcades and leverages its content across multiple media platforms.
Key details
The company traces its roots to I.R.M. Corporation, founded by Kenzo Tsujimoto in 1979. Capcom Co., Ltd. was officially established on June 11, 1983. The name 'Capcom' is an abbreviation of 'Capsule Computer'.
Notable franchises
Capcom is best known for long-running series such as Street Fighter, Mega Man, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney. These franchises have been central to the company’s global profile.
In short
- Capcom is a Japanese video game company based in Osaka.
- It was officially established in 1983.
- Known for franchises like Street Fighter, Mega Man, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter.
- The name comes from 'Capsule Computer'.
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Sources
- Capcom — https://www.capcom.com/Supports: Company overview, founding origins, headquarters, and international operations.
- Capcom IR — https://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/company/info.htmlSupports: Official company name, date of establishment, head office, business segments, and name origin.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CapcomSupports: Founding history and predecessor company timeline.