Capcom is a Japanese video game company that develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld devices and wireless platforms worldwide. It was founded in 1979 by Kenzo Tsujimoto as I.R.M. Corporation and renamed Capcom Co., Ltd. in 1983; the name is derived from "Capsule Computer", reflecting an original mission to create gaming experiences that surpassed the rival personal computers of the era. The company is headquartered in Osaka, with an additional office in Tokyo.
Its technical work spans video game development, publishing and distribution across console, PC, handheld and mobile gaming. The catalogue is built on long-running franchises, among them Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, Mega Man, Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney, which are cited for standards set in creative innovation, character development and gameplay, and which form part of a portfolio generating billions in revenue.
Capcom operates internationally, with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore in addition to its Japanese locations. The company describes its culture in terms of technical excellence and creative innovation, applied to interactive entertainment across every major gaming format.
