Dante stages a dramatic return to demonic form in Devil May Cry®3 E3, LOS ANGELES  May 12, 2004— CE Europe today announced the return of the world's most debonair demon slayer with Devil May Cry®3, for the PlayStation2. Devil May Cry 3 reintroduces the mysterious hero Dante in a riveting new game marked by complex storylines, striking graphics and unadulterated stylistic action. Capcom plans to release Devil May Cry 3 across all PAL territories this winter. Several thousand years have passed since the demon warrior Sparda raised his sword against the unholy demon world to save the human race. After a long and arduous battle, Sparda emerged victorious and joined mankind to father Dante, a half human-half demon son infused with the power of a supernatural lineage. However, Dante was not the only son Sparda had sired. As devoted as Dante was to defeating the forces of evil, his twin brother, Virgil, was consumed by dark power and upheld the legacy of his sinister ancestors. One moonlit night, a mysterious tower materialised beside Dante's “Devil May Cry” investigative agency. On the rooftop stood his brother along with his inhuman minions goading Dante into a confrontation. Devil May Cry 3 unfolds an earlier chapter in Dante's history, before the original Devil May Cry, to the fateful clash between Sparda’s twin sons, divided by the divergence of their chosen paths. Along the way, Dante encounters formidable foes and unusual characters including a mysterious man named Arkham and a female hunter named Lady whose mission is to take down all demons, including Dante. These precursory events disclose the complex roots of Dante's character and reveal insight into his clouded past. Devil May Cry 3 preserves the fast-paced action that has made the series so popular. In addition to its strong roots, the game increases the intensity of gameplay with a new "style" system, which adds an additional level of depth. Depending on preference, players can choose to use short-range, long-range, defensive or evasive play styles. Each system has its own range of gameplay features and players can choose to power up their favourite style for increased special attack abilities. The range of options available in Devil May Cry 3 immerses players in a non-stop, thrilling adventure Devil May Cry 3 includes the following features: • Unrelenting, hard-core gothic action • Fresh new character design – Dante appears younger, but still has his stylish swagger and rock star good looks • Huge arsenal of weapons - Handguns, powerful shotguns, tricked out guitars and much more • Combo system - Equip Dante with up to four different weapons that can be swapped at anytime, allowing the freedom to develop a range of fighting moves and combinations • Customise Dante's fighting style o Evasive style which allows Dante to deftly dodge enemy attacks with speed and finesse o Close-range specialty maximises the impact of up close attacks with the blade o Long-range style that lets Dante blow away enemies with his firearms o Counter attack and guard expertise against strong enemy power • Enhanced graphics - Fully textured rich backgrounds utilising 3D polygons as well as real time rendering for in game cut scenes and intro movie • Multitude of demonic enemies - More ferocious than ever before with powerful weapons, the ability to transform and fly and other challenging surprises • Obtain orbs throughout the game to purchase new weapons, fighting techniques, increase strength and more • Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II support • Hidden weapons, items, characters, difficulty levels and more CE Europe Ltd, headquartered in London, England, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capcom, Co., Ltd. of Japan. A leading force in the multi-billion dollar interactive entertainment industry, Capcom’s legacy spans more than 22 years of entertaining video gamers. Capcom develops, markets, and distributes home video games for the PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo® GameCube and the Xbox™ game consoles, Game Boy® Advance and Game Boy® Color Systems, personal computers, and coin-operated games. Worldwide recognizable product lines include the Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, and Onimusha series. World headquarters in Osaka, Japan, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Germany and Sunnyvale, California. The company is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange code number 9697. Capcom, Street Fighter and Resident Evil are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. Onimusha, Mega Man and Breath of Fire are trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. “PlayStation” and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Nintendo, Game Cube, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance are trademarks of Nintendo. Xbox and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All rights reserved. All other marks are the property of their respective holders.