Metaboli, the European leader in the digital distribution of PC games, its subsidiary in North America, GameTap LLC and Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announce the launch of a new way of promotion for digital distribution of PC Games.To support the release of the PC version of Street Fighter IV on the 7th of July, Metaboli has set up an innovative campaign around a free Flash version of the original Street Fighter II' Champion Edition which will be playable directly in web-browsers.
For the first time, players can discover again the most popular fighting game from the 90's directly in their web-browsers, and are invited to get Street Fighter IV for PC available via download-to-own.
Originally released for coin-op in 1992, Street Fighter II' Champion Edition includes 12 characters: Ryu, Ken, Honda, Chun-li, Blanka, Guile, Zangief, Dhalsim, Balrog, Vega, Sagat and M.Bison. After every third match players can participate in a "bonus game" including car-breaking, barrel breaking and drum-breaking for additional points. Players could finish the game by defeating all 12 challengers within the single player mode.
To support the release of the PC version of Street Fighter® IV on the 7th of July, Metaboli has set up an innovative campaign around a free Flash version of the original Street Fighter® II' Champion Edition which will be playable directly in web-browsers.
For the first time, players can discover again the most popular fighting game from the 90's directly in their web-browsers, and are invited to get Street Fighter IV for PC available via download-to-own.
Originally released for coin-op in 1992, Street Fighter II' Champion Edition includes 12 characters: Ryu, Ken, Honda, Chun-li, Blanka, Guile, Zangief, Dhalsim, Balrog, Vega, Sagat and M.Bison. After every third match players can participate in a "bonus game" including car-breaking, barrel breaking and drum-breaking for additional points. Players could finish the game by defeating all 12 challengers within the single player mode.
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Street Fighter II' Champion Edition will be available on most Flash portals and players will have the opportunity to embed the game on their blog/website and to share it with friends.
This Flash version has been converted by DotEmu, the leading technology provider for emulation and fast porting solutions.
After having played the Flash version, gamers are invited to discover the new Street Fighter IV PC version or to discover the GameTap Classic Pack which grants access to over 500 classic hits for only $4.95 per month.
Street Fighter IV can be digitally purchased here: http://streetfighter.gamesplanet.com/street-fighter-4-game-gametap.html
The Flash version of Street Fighter II' Champion Edition can be played for free here: http://www.kongregate.com
GameTap Classic Pack is available here: http://www.gametap.com/