CAPCOM(r) RELEASES MEGA MAN(r) ZX FOR THE NINTENDO DS*

-New Action Game Joins Blue Bomber Franchise With Fresh Gameplay Twists,

New Characters and More-

SUNNYVALE, Calif. * Sept. 12, 2006 - A world of transformations awaits

as Capcom today released Mega Man(r) ZX for the Nintendo DS*, an

original new action game that joins the Mega Man universe. A dynamic

Biometal system plays the central role, offering players the ability to

transform into different Model types, each with their own unique

abilities and advantages. Utilizing new Models presents a variety of

gameplay experiences, allowing players access to different powers and

the ability to expand the game field, opening new and hidden areas for

exploration. In addition, there is an option to play as either a male

character or, for the first time ever in the Mega Man series, a female

main character. Mega Man ZX is now available at retailers across North

America and is rated "E" for everyone by the ESRB (Entertainment

Software Rating Board).

In Mega Man ZX, hundreds of years have passed since the battles between

humans and Reploids (robots). After fierce wars between the two sides,

peace was finally restored and the two groups were able to establish

various cooperative nations within the "Inner" area of the universe.

However, danger zones remained in the undeveloped "Outer" section where

independently evolved robots called "Mavericks" began wreaking havoc. A

group called the Serpent Company scours the Outer universe to provide

energy created from otherwise unattainable items to the Inner population

and also serves to protect these peaceful nations from Maverick attacks

over the years. On an excursion to the Outer region, they discover

relics of ancient technologies in the ruins. These relics, called

Biometals, are living, conscious materials, with records of information

and weapon data from history housed within.

Players assume the role of either a human male character named Vent or

his female counterpart, Aile, who are employees of the Girouette

Express, a courier service that takes jobs transporting anything to

anywhere. On a job accompanying their boss, Girouette, to transport a

package containing Model X and Model Z Biometals, they are attacked by a

mysterious group of Mavericks who seeks to take the material for

themselves. During the scuffle, the Model X Biometal is absorbed into

the main character, causing a transformation into Model X form while the

Model Z Biometal fuses with Girouette. Facing innumerable enemies,

Girouette lends his newfound power to his employee and the two

substances combine to form Model ZX. With powerful abilities at their

disposal, they must discover who the menacing enemies are and what they

are ultimately after.

In Mega Man ZX, players traverse an open map structure as they face

various foes in order to acquire Biometals. The crystallized Biometal

data collects at the weak points of bosses, so only by defeating them

will players acquire the necessary substances to transform into

different Models. The specific powers of each type will help access

previously inaccessible areas and progress through the game. Each Model

type offers distinct abilities including the ability to break walls,

burn enemies with fire, dash through water and more.

Mega Man ZX includes the following features:

* Two playable characters - play as either a male character

named Vent, or as a female named Aile

o This is the first time ever in the Mega Man series where a

female is the main playable character

o Vent is bigger and more powerful while Aile is smaller and more

agile

o Each character has their own specific cut scenes

* Biometal is the key - in order to gain the best transformation

possible, strategically attack bosses without damaging its Biometals,

otherwise its effects may become downgraded and must be repaired to

regain its full potential

* Transformations offer a range of different abilities

* In human form, speak with townspeople and perform basic

movements like walking and jumping

* Model X form features a long range buster shot, basic actions,

dashing and wall kicks

* Model ZX form also includes short range attacks in addition to

the Model X abilities

* Biometal allows transformation into additional Model X types

with distinct abilities - Model HX, Model LX and more

* Expanding environment - unlock additional areas of the map by

using different Model X forms' powers

* Real time info system - engages both screens of the DS system

* Not only do different Model X types offer powerful abilities for

players as they battle on the top screen's "real world," they can also

trigger helpful Cyber Elves that display useful information on the

bottom "Biometal screen" counterpart utilizing special abilities of

Biometals

* While the main action happens on top, beneficial data ranging

from an enemy's weak point, locations of hidden items and more are

displayed on the bottom

* The type of data displayed is different with each Model type

* Overdrive invoke system - utilizing the Biometal Gauge, power

up for a limited time to unleash devastating attacks; however once

depleted, players revert to human form

* Regenerating bosses - based on certain conditions, a boss that

had been defeated will reappear again, allowing multiple opportunities

to gain items from the repeated battles

* Missions and Quests- progress the story by completing main

missions while optional quests scattered throughout the map offer

valuable information and items