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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 coming to Comic-Con?

After teasing "future plans" for crossover fighter, publisher said to be rereleasing game with 12 new characters, $40 price.

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Source: Comic book and nerd-culture enthusiast site The Quarter Bin.

What we heard: It's pretty clear that Capcom has something up its sleeve for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at Comic-Con 2011. Both Capcom and Marvel will be hosting panel discussions at the event, and producer Ryota Niitsuma is scheduled to be on hand to deliver "fantastic news" about "future plans" for the crossover fighter. Now, it appears as if the companies' big announcement will be a Marvel vs. Capcom 3 redux, complete with an expanded roster and budget price point.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 might be announced next week.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 might be announced next week.

The Quarter Bin reports that Marvel and Capcom will announce Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at next week's San Diego event. A rerelease akin to Super Street Fighter IV, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will reportedly include 12 additional characters on-disc. The original MVC3 included 38 playable characters, including downloadable fighters Jill Valentine and Shuma-Gorath.

Despite the added content, Capcom is apparently lowering the price for the game's rerelease. The Quarter Bin indicates that Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will carry a $39.99 sticker tag, a move that falls in line with SSFIV's discount rate.

The official story: Capcom had not responded to a request for comment as of press time.

Bogus or not bogus: Looking not bogus. Capcom has a long tradition of rereleasing its fighting games with gameplay tweaks and expanded content, to substantial success. Expect more information at Capcom's Comic-Con panel, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 23. Marvel's talk will follow shortly thereafter at 12:30 p.m.

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