News

“No One From Capcom Japan Will Be At E3″ Vs. “Capcom Japan’s Attendance Is Under Review”

Previously we posted that Capcom’s E3 plans were up in the air, because of the Swine Flu. Earlier this morning, game site NowGamer reported that Capcom Japan have apparently canceled their appearance. Now?


News

Capcom Japan May Pull Out Of E3

Looks like Capcom’s travel lockdown may not be confined to just Keiji Inafune and Malmö, Sweden. Turns out Capcom Japan may yank all international travel over swine flu fears, which would include, yes, E3.


May 18, 2009
News

Capcom Quarantines Its Own Employees

As we’ve seen, Capcom’s swine flu contingency plans are in full effect. Step 1 was stockpile hygeine kits. Step 2? Stop executives from travelling overseas.


May 8, 2009
In Real Life

Capcom Offices Preparing For Viral Outbreaks

Have you heard? There’s a Swine Flu about. And it’s got people – including those at Capcom’s Japanese offices – thinking about killer viruses, and how best to protect against them.


May 3, 2009
In Real Life

Warcraft Is So Over This Swine Flu

IRL Swine Flu sounds like just a nighttime-sniffling-sneezing inconvenience when you read that it’s been going around Azeroth since the Lich King beta, and pops you for 120 natural damage every two seconds.