Capcom is celebrating a large milestone with the Capcom Town launch, honoring its 40th year with a retro games site drop as a virtual 'tourist destination.' The characters and bright art styles are reminiscent of the past and when visiting, players are greeted by a bright metropolis with sections that honor iconic games such as "Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Ace Attorney, and Street Fighter."
One of the most notable sections of Capcom Town is the Museum, where visitors are able to browse through an archive made up of over 500 pieces of original art, music, videos, and design files. The games venue also has an expansive amount of retro games that can be played for free.
Nostalgic Retro Games Site
Capcom Presents Capcom Town to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Tourist Destinations - The launch of Capcom Town as a virtual 'tourist destination' presents opportunities for other companies to create similar nostalgic retro games sites.
2. Nostalgic Gaming Experiences - The popularity of Capcom Town highlights the demand for nostalgic gaming experiences, presenting opportunities for game developers to create and market retro-style games.
3. Digital Museums and Archives - The Museum section of Capcom Town showcases the potential for digital museums and archives to preserve and present historical gaming art, music, videos, and design files.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The launch of Capcom Town signals a potential market for game developers to tap into the nostalgic gaming industry and create retro-style games.
2. Tourism Industry - The concept of virtual tourist destinations, like Capcom Town, presents opportunities for the tourism industry to explore and expand the virtual tourism market.
3. Cultural Heritage Industry - The success of the Museum section in Capcom Town indicates the potential for the cultural heritage industry to embrace digital platforms and create digital museums and archives for various art forms.