CAPCOM® RELEASES MEGA MAN™ X7 CAPCOM®’S ‘MEGA’ FRANCHISE MOVES TO PLAYSTATION®2 IN MEGA MAN™ X7 SUNNYVALE, Calif. - October 14, 2003 — Capcom® today debuts its Mega Man™ franchise on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system with the release of Mega Man X7. The Mega Man series of products has sold more than 17 million units worldwide and this year celebrates its 15th anniversary with a whole host of activities and promotions. This blockbuster franchise is the continuing adventure of Mega Man and his quest to rid the world of evil. Mega Man X7 stars Mega Man and his trusted friend, Zero, and takes players into a full 3-D environment where different traits from the series come together to deliver an all-encompassing sequel. Mega Man X7 is rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) and is now available at retailers across North America. Mega Man X7 3 boasts the following features: • Player Change – Switch between your main and sub characters at any time to effectively defeat enemies and progress through the game. • Transforming gameplay – Depending on the area, the player will experience the game in different perspectives. This can range from a traditional 2D scrolling title to 1/4 overhead view similar to popular strategy based games. Players will also experience many boss battles set in a 3D action perspective similar to that of Capcom’s acclaimed Mega Man Legends series. Traditional 2D stages are not only made into full 3D polygons but it also adds dimensional twists to the gameplay. • Auto Lock-on System – Players can quickly lock onto an enemy within attack range. They can also change targets and aim at an enemy’s weak spot. • A Mysterious New Character named “Axl” – Axl will have a unique ability unlike any other and add more strategic elements to the game. Capcom will honor Mega Man’s 15th anniversary with a massive yearlong campaign of consumer promotions and corporate partners. In addition, Capcom will release six new titles to the franchise in 2003 that include Mega Man & Bass, Mega Man Battle Network 3: White and Blue versions and Mega Man Zero 2 for the Game Boy Advance; Mega Man Network Transmission for the Nintendo GameCube™ and Mega Man X7 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.