Son of Sparda Edition available only at GameStop, EB Games and
Micromania in Europe and Australia
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2012--
GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video
games, and Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video
games, are teaming up to deliver an exclusive edition of the highly
anticipated video game DmC Devil May Cry. Fans can pre-order the
Son of Sparda Edition now at GameStop, EB Games and Micromania in Europe
and Australia while supplies last.
“Working closely with Capcom, we incorporated feedback from the GameStop
community to create the exclusive Son of Sparda Edition,” stated Mike
Mauler, EVP of GameStop international. “This will be the must-have
edition of Dante’s long-awaited reboot when it hits stores in January.”
The Son of Sparda Edition includes the DmC Devil May Cry game,
Dante’s necklace and the Samurai Pack DLC that allows players to
transform Dante’s shotgun, scythe and axe into samurai devastators.
Players also get free upgrade points to instantly upgrade weapons and
combos or to purchase items from the beginning of the game.
“We’re thrilled to partner with GameStop to offer this exclusive edition
to DmC fans,” said David Reeves, chief operating officer, EMEA at
Capcom. “Our collaboration delivers exciting content and exclusive
add-ons to GameStop’s enthusiastic customers who are anxiously awaiting DmC
Devil May Cry.”
DmC Devil May Cry launches in North America and Europe on Jan.
15, 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Customers can
purchase the Son of Sparda Edition exclusively at GameStop, EB Games and
Micromania in Europe and Australia.
About GameStop Corp.
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company
headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is the world's largest multichannel
video game retailer. GameStop's retail network and family of brands
include 6,650 company-operated stores in 15 countries worldwide and
online at www.GameStop.com.
The network also includes: www.Kongregate.com,
a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer(R) magazine, the
leading multi-platform video game publication; Spawn Labs, a streaming
technology company; and a digital PC game distribution platform
available at http://www.GameStop.com/PC.
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About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless
devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games,
including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega
Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K.,
France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters
located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on
the company web site, www.capcom.com
or www.capcom-unity.com.
Capcom, the Capcom logo, Resident Evil, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the
U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of
Capcom U.S.A., Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Source: GameStop Corp.
Larine Nixon
GameStop Corp.
817-722-7579
LarineNixon@GameStop.com
