14 DAY TRIAL // If this turns out to be true, it could be huuuuuge! Microsoft to buy Capcom? It would be quite something. So far, this is only a rumor, which has appeared on Evil Avatar forum. A user of the forum, fitbabits, says that he found out from several independent sources that Microsoft has completed the purchase of Capcom.
Here's his original post: "Word is beginning to trickle down to fitbabits HQ from several independent sources that Microsoft has all but completed the purchase of Capcom. I'm not going to spell out the ramifications if this one is true, but I will mention two words and a number - Resident Evil 5".
It's up to you if you believe him or not, but consider the magnitude of this move. Normally, I would have not reported this, but Evil Avatar forum always has interesting information. Furthermore, if there is a company out there able to do such a move, then Microsoft is definitely it. Capcom is one of the oldest players on the gaming market with lots of successful titles under their belt. Another reason for Microsoft to buy Capcom is to breach the Japanese market. Buy Capcom, Konami or Square Enix and you have a sure shot for Japanese success.
Also, they are the owners of some big franchises such as, Mega Man, Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, and many more.
No other information is available at this point, but be sure you will get it as soon as it becomes available.