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[LordOfLore]

EventHubs article:

Ryota Niitsuma, Marvel vs. Capcom 3's producer, stated that "nothing was happening on that front," in regards to a new entry in the franchise.

Not only that, but he'd been moved to a different division within Capcom.

This is not for a lack of desire though, as Niitsuma stated "I would love to make Marvel vs. Capcom 4."

What logistical hurdles exist is anyone's guess, but we can speculate a bit based on past instances from Capcom.

Licensing has obviously been an issue, as Capcom doesn't fully control the rights to half of the cast members in the game.

This means Marvel requires some approval over the various aspects of these titles.

It's unlikely that this is the end of the Vs. series from Capcom, as these games have been a very strong success story for the company, but which flavor they'll take going forward is up for debate.

Berserker Barrage me if old. Thought they had confirmed this long ago.

 

[Kowashitai]

Tatsunoko vs Capcom 2 here we come!

 

[Snakeyes]

Good, Capcom Vs. SNK is a much better series anyway.

 

[Acquiescence]

News just in - Onimusha 4 not in development also.

 

[Bronetta]

 

[TheSeks]

SHOCKING NEWS.

It's because Capcom doesn't have the license and probably never will. Hell, they probably pushed Mr. Wizards and Evo to stealthily remove MvC3 from the roster there this year because of this.

 

[FelipeMGM]

This is not for a lack of desire though, as Niitsuma stated "I would love to make Marvel vs. Capcom 4."

So you're telling me there's a chance

 

[Toki767]

How about a UMvC3 port on current gen?

 

[neohwa]

Yes they are busy making Nintendo Vs Capcom Vs. Namco

 

[Jawmuncher]

Maybe next time....

 

[Rymuth]

Good, Capcom Vs. SNK is a much better series anyway.

I have issue with the bolded but the rest is not untrue.

 

[Ryce]

Those Tweets are months old, and the rumors didn't start popping up until a few weeks ago. I'm not saying MvC4 is in the works, but that's some bad "journalism" on EventHubs' part.

 

[Glass Rebel]

Probably because the team is working on Nintendo vs. Capcom.

 

[FSLink]

SHOCKING NEWS.

It's because Capcom doesn't have the license and probably never will. Hell, they probably pushed Mr. Wizards and Evo to stealthily remove MvC3 from the roster there this year because of this.

Huh? This year's lineup is out? I thought it wasn't yet.

 

[Japanmanx3]

Duh. Bring back TatsVCap for Switch pls!

 

[L Thammy]

YES COME ON TVC2!

Spoiler

 

[butman]

You mean Disney vs. Capcom

 

[The Omega Man]

Do Tatsunoko again wide release in the West in all platforms including PC

Watch the money come in while smoking a cigar.

Thank me later Capcom

 

[Zaverious]

I didn't ask for a confirmation.

 

[NeOak]

How about a UMvC3 port on current gen?

That would still require a new license from Marvel.

I didn't ask for a confirmation.

Apologies, Oh Great One. We shall ask you first if you want us to ask anything next time.

 

[enzo_gt]

wait, I thought Niitsuma had left Capcom for SNK for a while now

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Well yeah. You need money and Marvel to get the train rolling.

 

[nicanica]

 

[nded]

wait, I thought Niitsuma had left Capcom for SNK for a while now

That was Neo_G, ironically.

 

[IntelliHeath]

wait, I thought Niitsuma had left Capcom for SNK for a while now

That was Neo_G

 

[LordKano]

News just in - Onimusha 4 not in development also.

While we're at it : Devil May Cry 5 is not in development.
Nor is Okami 2, Dragon's Dogma 2, or any kind of Mega Man game.

Capcom is a Resident Evil/Monster Hunter machine now.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

After Street Fighter V, I'm not sure I'd trust Capcom not to botch that launch either. Better they don't ruin it.

Let them put their efforts into getting Street Fighter V into better shape.

 

[L Thammy]

News just in - Onimusha 4 not in development also.

But what is the status of Gargoyle's Quest, Power Stone, and Gotcha Force?

 

[SpaceWolf]

But what about Gambit VS Capcom?

 

[Ronin Ray]

You mean Disney vs. Capcom

I didn't know I wanted somthing so bad until now

 

[TreIII]

Tatsunoko vs Capcom 2 here we come!

This would make me so happy, if it did.

Especially with the likes of the newer Tatsunoko stuff that's emerged since and will be coming out.

 

[Nirolak]

If Marvel was going to bother making another console fighting game, I imagine they would prefer a Western studio like Iron Galaxy where they could communicate and work with them more easily.

 

[jiggle]

Sounds more alive than breath of fire

 

[sixteen-bit]

Shocking news

 

[SolVanderlyn]

How about Capcom vs. Nintendo

Capcom vs. Shonen Jump

Capcom vs. Konami

Spoiler

 

[FACE]

Tatsunoko vs Capcom 2 here we come!

I'm ok with this.

 

[HardRojo]

Bring forth Capcom vs SNK 3 then! Fuck I'd love to see this one.

 

[Jonneh3003]

How about Capcom vs. Nintendo

Capcom vs. Shonen Jump

Capcom vs. Konami

Spoiler

Nintendo vs Capcom is overdue, Switch will save us.

I mean we already have Ryu and Mega Man in Smash, just bring the rest of the crew!

 

[AAK]

EventHubs article:

Not only that, but he'd been moved to a different division within Capcom.

.

Does that mean Niitsuma is no longer in the Home console division?

Capcom's divisions are:

Home Console
Online
Arcade
Mobile
Pachinko
Slot Machine
Film

 

[Anth0ny]

not YET

 

[DouglasteR]

Well, if they don't want my money.......

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

If Marvel was going to bother making another console fighting game, I imagine they would prefer a Western studio like Iron Galaxy where they could communicate and work with them more easily.

That slight burn.

 

[SuperChoco]

Who would want to make a Vs. game with Capcom? It's all about esports visibility now, and the major companies that could corroborate are in direct competition (Nintendo, Namco) or view the Street Fighter V numbers from their last financial report as a reason not to invest (Disney).

 

[L Thammy]

Tatsunoko Vs Capcom VS Jump Ultimate Stars
Tatsunoko Vs Capcom VS Gundam Vs Gundam

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

If they made MVC4 will Jill and Shuma still not be on the disc?

 

[OmegaSmash]

Just do a UMvC3 current gen port with the Patch™

 

[L Thammy]

If they made MVC4 will Jill and Shuma still not be on the disc?

It'll be digital only so none of the characters are on the disc.

 

[D-Man]

The dream is not dead. We just gotta be patient.

Spoiler

TVC2 or Nintendo VS Capcom would be a fine replacement though...

 

[Toki767]

That would still require a new license from Marvel.

Activision got a new license for their old games so it's not impossible or anything.

 

[Nirolak]

Does that mean Niitsuma is no longer in the Home console division?

Capcom's divisions are:

Home Console
Online
Arcade
Mobile
Pachinko
Slot Machine
Film

They redid their divisions.

They're now:
- HD console games for the world (Resident Evil, Dead Rising)
- Online games (things like Street Fighter and Dragon's Dogma)
- Lower budget games for Japan (Monster Hunter, Sengoku Basara, Ace Attorney)
- Mobile/Social

I don't know which he got moved to.