A Japanese video game developer and publisher known for franchises like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Mega Man.
Shortened from 'Capsule Computers', the company's original name when founded in 1979. The name reflected their early focus on arcade gaming, where games were contained in cabinet 'capsules', before expanding into home console development.
Capcom's name preserves the era when video games were physical arcade cabinets - 'capsule computers' that contained entire gaming experiences in standalone boxes. The company's evolution from arcade cabinets to global franchises mirrors the entire video game industry's transformation.
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