Capcom is no stranger when it comes to great games on home consoles, and judging by this announcement, we’re in for a pretty unproductive half of 2009 (from your boss’ point of view, of course, since we’re more than happy to spend our work day at home trying to finish up the gems offered by Capcom). Let us check out what Capcom has in store for everyone before June 2009 is over right after the jump.

Throughout 2008, Capcom was at the forefront of digital download titles and is set to continue this trend into 2009 and beyond. Capcom’s first downloadable game of the year, FLOCK!, is scheduled for release in early 2009 and will be available for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation Network and Windows PC platforms. FLOCK! sees players take control of a UFO that is tasked with herding animals to its mothership through a variety of interactive levels utilizing physics-based gameplay. With over 50 levels in single player and co-op modes and a simple yet powerful level editor to extend the experience, FLOCK!’s unique theme, clever humor and easy pick-up-and-play controls will ensure a new twist on the puzzle genre.

The Street Fighter series makes a very welcome return with Street Fighter IV, which comes to the Xbox 360 and Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system on February 17, 2009, followed by a Windows PC version set for release at a later date. The series which has amassed combined global sales of over 25 million units aims to put the fun back into the fighting genre and reignite the passion of the Street Fighter II era. Everything that made the legendary Street Fighter II a global hit is back in Street Fighter IV, with the addition of new characters (including fighters added just for the console version of the game), special moves and gameplay elements, providing challenges for even the most seasoned Street Fighter pro.

Of course, those two are but enough to keep any gamer worth their salt drooling, but we too will have to contend with Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop for the Wii when February 27 rolls around. Xbox 360 owners would already have had a taste of Dead Rising, and it is nice to see Wii owners being able to enjoy that albeit with toned down graphics. Guess zombie bashing will be even more immersive with the motion sensitive Wiimote! Other games from Capcom include Resident Evil 5 in March on both the Xbox 360 and PS3, while MotoGP for the Wii will also hit that same month. Last but not least is Bionic Commando, making its way to the Xbox 360 and PS3 first, followed by Windows-based PCs. Time to start saving up, boys and girls.

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