According to mobile industry research group, M:Metrics, Capcom Interactive, Inc. (developer of Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series) has climbed the sales charts and emerged as one of the top five publishers of mobile games in North America by market share. "A year ago I went on record stating that within the year you'd see Capcom Interactive breaking into the top five," said Midori Yuasa, president, Capcom Interactive, Inc. "Today that prediction became a reality thanks to the dedication of the people in our organization, and the incredible support of our partners. With our amazing stable of original intellectual property and licensed casual entertainment brands, Capcom Interactive is poised for even greater success in '08."
Contributors to the company's positive performance have been the mobile launches of Mega Man II and Street Fighter II. These successes combined with the company's philosophy of internal development, created an ideal climate for explosive growth.
"Capcom Interactive's impressive rise in the gaming charts is further evidence that we are entering a new more dynamic phase in mobile gaming in the U.S.," said Seamus McAteer, Chief Product Architect and Senior Analyst, M:Metrics. "By delivering a compelling casual gaming experience based on strongly branded content Capcom demonstrates that it is possible to grab a strong share in a market that had been dominated by a handful of incumbent titles."
