With complaints of Internet lag and grumbling of the words "poor port," SF2: HF breaks XBLA records.
Capcom manages to take a game that was released ages ago and re-publish it on a high horse powered gaming temple while keeping it real (read: original).
Retro gamers all around the world re-live their childhood yet again for a few Xbox Live Arcade credits. A game that once was is again top dog...
Press Release: SUNNYVALE, Calif. ¾ August 4, 2006 — Capcom® today announced that Street Fighter® II’ Hyper Fighting, the company’s first title for Xbox Live® Arcade for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, has seen a phenomenal record of downloads since it’s debut on August 2. Within the first 24 hours of it’s unveiling, Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting has become the fastest selling Xbox Live Arcade title to date with hundreds of matches being played every hour.
Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting’s overwhelming success can be attributed not only to its arcade roots but also its timeless gameplay. Thousands of users continue to flock online to purchase the game with the hopes of proving who truly is the world’s best street fighter. The ultimate retro gaming experience is now available worldwide for download on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.
“We are elated by the tremendous response Xbox Live users have given Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting as players around the world vie to be on top of the game’s numerous leaderboards,” said Charles Bellfield, vice president of marketing, Capcom Entertainment, Inc. “It'll be exciting to see who ranks number one on Xbox Live Arcade after the first weekend of gamers playing the greatest arcade title in history."
“The phenomenal response to Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting on Xbox Live Arcade comes as no surprise as this has been one of the most eagerly anticipated titles of the summer,” said Greg Canessa, Group Manager of Xbox Live Arcade, Microsoft. “We are thrilled that gamers everywhere are jumping into Xbox Live Arcade and enjoying the fantastic game play experiences this title and our platform has to offer.”
Thanks to TANK for the information
Capcom manages to take a game that was released ages ago and re-publish it on a high horse powered gaming temple while keeping it real (read: original).
Retro gamers all around the world re-live their childhood yet again for a few Xbox Live Arcade credits. A game that once was is again top dog...
Press Release: SUNNYVALE, Calif. ¾ August 4, 2006 — Capcom® today announced that Street Fighter® II’ Hyper Fighting, the company’s first title for Xbox Live® Arcade for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, has seen a phenomenal record of downloads since it’s debut on August 2. Within the first 24 hours of it’s unveiling, Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting has become the fastest selling Xbox Live Arcade title to date with hundreds of matches being played every hour.
Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting’s overwhelming success can be attributed not only to its arcade roots but also its timeless gameplay. Thousands of users continue to flock online to purchase the game with the hopes of proving who truly is the world’s best street fighter. The ultimate retro gaming experience is now available worldwide for download on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.
“We are elated by the tremendous response Xbox Live users have given Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting as players around the world vie to be on top of the game’s numerous leaderboards,” said Charles Bellfield, vice president of marketing, Capcom Entertainment, Inc. “It'll be exciting to see who ranks number one on Xbox Live Arcade after the first weekend of gamers playing the greatest arcade title in history."
“The phenomenal response to Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting on Xbox Live Arcade comes as no surprise as this has been one of the most eagerly anticipated titles of the summer,” said Greg Canessa, Group Manager of Xbox Live Arcade, Microsoft. “We are thrilled that gamers everywhere are jumping into Xbox Live Arcade and enjoying the fantastic game play experiences this title and our platform has to offer.”
Thanks to TANK for the information
