So far, 2019 has been an especially good year for Capcom. Just in the first quarter, the publisher has released new Devil May Cry and Resident Evil games, and both titles have gone on to find tremendous commercial and critical success. These recent entries represent a fundamental return to the roots for their respective series, and in the broader sense, they also show a clear shift in the company`s vision.With over four decades in the business, Capcom has produced some of the most influential games, and each of those games feels like a decidedly Capcom-made experience that`s difficult to replicate. However, as many fans are aware, Capcom`s track record isn`t flawless. But if anything, its recent successes help alleviate the notable missteps that have left long-time fans frustrated and disappointed--myself included. With this in mind, I felt it was worth talking about why it`s been especially great to see Capcom coming back into its own as a creative force in the industry.Over the years, the company has evolved and reinvented itself in a number of interesting ways. And in most cases, technology and external pressure were the driving factors for strong innovation and change. With the launch of hardware like the PlayStation 2 and GameCube during the early 2000s, Capcom pushed for a number of new entries in its most popular franchises like Resident Evil 4, along with the creation of new IPs such as the original Devil May Cry. This period was a particularly exciting time for fans, as it pushed Capcom to create new experiences that made the most of the new hardware at the time. Several of these titles would go on to become best-sellers and fan-favorites, placing Capcom in a position as one of the industry`s premier developers.When looking at where they`re at now, it shows a clear pivot from the troubled period the company was in during the late 2000s and early 2010s--a time where a sudden shift in the gaming market in the wake of the PS3 and Xbox 360 put Capcom in a b ...
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