Staff Picks (July): Capcom Fighting Tribute Hardcover
Jun 17, 2015
Of all the many arcade games produced throughout the years, only one company truly put a gigantic stamp on the side scrolling fighting genre in a way that no one else could replicate. Capcom put out sleeper hit after sleeper hit of beat-em-up brawlers that produced endless hours of fun. Where else could you find a super genius infant in a mech suit taking down ninjas or a girl battling robots while riding a pink ostrich?
Thankfully, UDON Entertainment recognizes the sheer awesomeness of the great Capcom games, and is putting together a tribute hardcover for the ages.
Comprised of over 250 pages of unique artistic interpretations of Capcom’s greatest franchises, the Capcom Fighting Tribute pays homage to the greats such as Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Power Stone, Red Earth, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, and many, many more.
UDON’s tribute books allow selected artists to take everything special about the properties and put their own unique creative spin on the concept. The results come enriched with heart while guaranteed to entertain. Additionally, UDON’s tribute books provide a great way to learn of artists you may not know, as they provide details on each artist and where to find their work.
If you’ve ever played a Capcom arcade game, or enjoy amazing character concepts and designs, this book is a must buy. Fully immerse yourself in the world of CAPCOM!
—Jon McKinney
Publisher: UDON Entertainment Item Code: JUL151644 Release Date: 09/30/15 SRP: $59.99 |