EL SEGUNDO, Calif -- August 1, 2019 -- GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE) has announced plans to reveal new Hero and card additions, as well as an esports initiative, for TEPPEN, its Capcom co-developed ultimate card battle game. Details will be shared at the TEPPEN Asia Japan Premiere event on August 8, 2019 from 1 p.m. JST (August 7, 2019 from 9 p.m. PT), in Tokyo, which will be aired live on the official TEPPEN Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playteppen.

Adding to the already impressive list of legendary Capcom icons, a new Hero will be revealed, along with its three unique Hero Arts abilities. Expanding TEPPEN’s incredible roster will add even more strategy and depth to an already engrossing game.

Along with TEPPEN’s latest Hero, players can expect new cards to expand the existing library, all of which will reflect even more of Capcom’s beloved franchises. With these inclusions, GOE and Capcom will also introduce a wealth of gameplay balances and updates, setting the stage for TEPPEN’s next phase.

GOE will also be announcing TEPPEN’s plans to enter the esports scene with details on the first TEPPEN world tournament. As a part of the event, fighting game legends Daigo “The Beast” Umehara, Justin Wong, and Hajime “Tokido” Taniguchi will be participating in several exhibition matches. Viewers who watch the stream will have a chance to win a free TEPPEN T-shirt.

Launched on July 4, 2019, TEPPEN is an innovative and exciting new way to play card games. With its real-time card battle system, it keeps players on their toes like no other mobile game of its genre. Add in stunningly hand-drawn art for iconic Capcom characters like Ryu, Rathalos, Morrigan Aensland, and others, and TEPPEN is one of the biggest mobile releases this year. TEPPEN is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Find out more about TEPPEN on its official website, Twitter, or Facebook. For information on GungHo Online Entertainment America, visit www.gunghoonline.com, or visit GungHo on Twitter or Facebook.

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ABOUT TEPPEN
There’s only one way to Rise to the Top – playing TEPPEN! TEPPEN is the Ultimate Card Battle game where units you command operate in real time, featuring dynamic action with over-the-top attacks blowing up your screen. With astonishing graphics and a cutting-edge battle system, TEPPEN is the card game to end all other card games! Command popular Heroes (characters) from Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry, Street Fighter, RESIDENT EVIL, and other series in All-Star action from Capcom’s finest!

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ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games including ground-breaking franchises RESIDENT EVIL™, Street Fighter™, Monster Hunter™, Ace Attorney™, Mega Man™ and Devil May Cry™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com.

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ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multiplatform publisher dedicated to delivering the best titles, content, and support for the online gaming community. Established in 2012 and led by former Square Enix U.S.A. and XSEED Games executive Jun Iwasaki, GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), an established Japanese publisher. GOEA’s content partners include leading developers Grasshopper Manufacture, SUPERTRICK GAMES, Game Arts, Acquire, and Gravity, all of which are subsidiaries of GOE. GOEA publishes and distributes network-oriented games for console, handheld, mobile, tablet, and MMO-style games for PC. GOEA is located in El Segundo, CA. For more information, visit www.gunghoonline.com.

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