Capcom
The Osaka Arcade Legend and Global Action Software Titan
Capcom Co., Ltd. is an acclaimed Japanese video game developer and publisher founded in Osaka in 1979 by Kenzo Tsujimoto. Derived from 'Capsule Computers,' Capcom codified core genres through Street Fighter (competitive fighting), Resident Evil (survival horror), Mega Man, Devil May Cry (character action), and Monster Hunter.
The Capsule Concept and the CP System Arcade Hegemony
Deriving its name from 'Capsule Computers' to symbolize software sealed against counterfeit piracy, Capcom revolutionized coin-op arcades in 1988 with its proprietary CP System (CPS-1) motherboard. The hardware delivered unmatched sprite animation in Street Fighter II, Final Fight, and Strider.
Survival Horror and Modern Technical Resurgence
In 1996, Shinji Mikami directed Resident Evil (Biohazard) on PlayStation, coining the term 'survival horror' and establishing a multi-billion-dollar multimedia empire. Today, Capcom commands worldwide acclaim powered by its proprietary multiplatform RE Engine.