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Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom Vs... Frank West?

Dead Rising star set to throw down alongside Capcom stars, anime dudes, robots.

Perhaps you've heard there are new characters coming to the U.S. version of Capcom's over-the-top Wii fighting game, Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom? One of those new characters has been revealed at the Tokyo Game Show: It's none other than Dead Rising's hardened wartime photojournalist, Frank West. Here's video proof! (Also look for some action starring stalwart anime robot guy Tekkaman Blade, another new character in this version.)  

 

   
  
In honor of Frank's occupation, here's some photographic evidence of his appearance.  
 
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TheMustacheHero

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Sure why not?
 
Japanese forums must be turning into the hulk right about now.

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Because it's not MvC2? How many fighting games have as many fighters as MvC2 anyway? It's got 56 freaking characters since it's got all the previous vs game characters save for one. And, um, what Xbox live version? They've repeatedly said they have no such plans. Source?

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Having Frank in Tatsunoko vs Capcom doesn't really sell me on the game, but it's better than nothing. 

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Oh man yes! I dont care for his voice but that looks great. I think Frank west is one of the most underrated badasses in video game history. I mean dude karate chops and suplexs zombies

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There was an article on IGN a week or so ago about somebody finding files that listed these characters on Tatsunoko's website. :X

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looks like niko and sounds like some one is squishing his balls but still pretty awesome

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 @DrRandle said:

" There was an article on IGN a week or so ago about somebody finding files that listed these characters on Tatsunoko's website. :X "

Oh, I forgot about that. Frank turned out legit, so these must be too!

Mega Man Zero, Yatterman 2, Joe Asakura, Frank West. 5 new characters then (with Tekkaman B that was shown already). Sweet, relieved.

26 characters total then, plus the unplayable boss :-D

I'm not very happy with another Mega Man but I'm sure they'll make him very different to the current, sword in hand and all. Joe Asakura is another G-Force (maybe known as Gatchaman, the bird people) dude, but it's understandable they happen to be from the same shows for the Tatsunoko side, due to the licencing issues they had in the first place. I think Yatterman 2 is a chick like Yatterman, I'm not sure.
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My interest rating in this game just jumped from a 4 to a 9

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I've covered wars, you know...

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thats weird that they wouldnt put the guy from dr2 in to promote it
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Nice

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@mattysen said:
" Dude, just give me some Eva characters and where is Sakura!? This also comes across to me that Capcom vs SUDA 51 would be fucking awesome...But not this, not this "
Evangelion isn't a Tatsunoko property.  It was created by Gainax.
 
And while it would have been nice to see Sakura in the game, I prefer it the way it is now, with a minimal number of Street Fighter characters and a more diverse line-up of characters from all sorts of Capcom games.
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@Hailinel said:
" @mattysen said:
" Dude, just give me some Eva characters and where is Sakura!? This also comes across to me that Capcom vs SUDA 51 would be fucking awesome...But not this, not this "
Evangelion isn't a Tatsunoko property.  It was created by Gainax.  And while it would have been nice to see Sakura in the game, I prefer it the way it is now, with a minimal number of Street Fighter characters and a more diverse line-up of characters from all sorts of Capcom games. "
Agreed, though Ibuki would have been cool... You know, ninja versus ninja (Battle of the Planets)
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@xer096 said:

" Confirmed, Frank West is Mega Man. "

ACTUALLY it's Rock West y'know. mmkay? ;)
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Just read this on Kotaku,

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ohmygod

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Coolpoints to Capcom!

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see, this makes you wonder who they will bring out next, since they put in 2 more so far who's not to say there could be more. So cant wait for this to come out, and see all the character additions. (hoping for resident evil characters or Devil may cry)

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Haha. Ah, that's really great.

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@Kayrack said:
" see, this makes you wonder who they will bring out next, since they put in 2 more so far who's not to say there could be more. So cant wait for this to come out, and see all the character additions. (hoping for resident evil characters or Devil may cry) "
There are two more, but I think both have already been shown off (they are Tatsunoko characters)
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He looks more like a joke character than a serious fighter. Oh well, can't wait to play as him anyway. Also, hurry up and announce Dante Capcom >_>

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Genius.

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Would have been a cool addition, but he really doesn't look anything like Frank West.  What happened?
He just looks like a new character wearing his clothes.

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Wow, they really murdered his character design.

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 That... was... AWESOME!! I think I might be getting a Wii in the next month or so, and now I have one more reason to solidify my consideration of a purchase.

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@AgentJ said:

@Kayrack said:

see, this makes you wonder who they will bring out next, since they put in 2 more so far who's not to say there could be more. So cant wait for this to come out, and see all the character additions. (hoping for resident evil characters or Devil may cry)

There are two more, but I think both have already been shown off (they are Tatsunoko characters)
It's not just Tatsunoko characters left to see, and it's three more, and not seen already, just named (if true) :-D

  @Al3xand3r said:

@DrRandle said:

There was an article on IGN a week or so ago about somebody finding files that listed these characters on Tatsunoko's website. :X

Oh, I forgot about that. Frank turned out legit, so these must be too!

Mega Man Zero, Yatterman 2, Joe Asakura. 5 new characters then (with Tekkaman B and Frank West shown already). Sweet, relieved.

26 characters total then, plus the unplayable boss :-D

I'm not very happy with another Mega Man but I'm sure they'll make him very different to the current, sword in hand and all. Joe Asakura is another G-Force (maybe known as Gatchaman, the bird people) dude, but it's understandable they happen to be from the same shows for the Tatsunoko side, due to the licencing issues they had in the first place. I think Yatterman 2 is a chick like Yatterman, I'm not sure.
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Frank West was amazing in this video. But Tekkaman Blade is even better!

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@Kayrack: The other characters were leaked a while ago.
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No chain saw swords?

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As awesome as it is that this game is coming out in America I still really want a new rival schools