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Capcom + Sour Patch Kids + Method Man = ???

Capcom has announced that it is publishing a downloadable game based on the Sour Patch Kids candy. The game will feature the new Method Man track "World Gone Sour (The Lost Kids)." This is all true.

Why a Sour Patch Kids game? The answer is obvious, or at least it is if your paycheck has the words "Capcom" or "Sour Patch" printed on it.

“Sour Patch is the #1 all sour candy brand in the U.S. but there is so much more to these iconic characters than just their sour exteriors and sweet interiors,” says Sebastian Genesio, marketing director for Sour Patch. “Bringing our ‘lost kids’ to life in video game form will add a new dimension to these lovable snacks. We feel this video game will resonate strongly with our core audience of teens and young adults.”

“Sour Patch has brought its brand to life in a unique experience that only video games can deliver,” said Christian Svensson, senior vice president, planning & strategy, Capcom Entertainment, Inc. “Whether you’re a fan of Sour Patch Kids or fun and engaging gameplay, World Gone Sour has something for all gamers to enjoy.”

Players will explore a human-sized world from the perspective of the tiny treat, avoiding enemy candies and reuniting with your fellow Sour Patch Kids. And it also has in-game narrations from the guy who plays Creed on NBC's The Office. Of course it does.

Look for it this winter for $4.99 on PlayStation 3 or 400 Microsoft Points on the Xbox 360. A PC version will be out this spring.

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  • SMH... how the mighty have fallen. There's a CEO somewhere that needs to be fired.
  • are you *** serious capcom?!?!
    of all the things you could accomplish as a developing jugernaut this is where you took it?

    alright I officially am turning my back and leaving the room now
    oh and second :P
  • o.O?
  • WHAT!!! Mega Man Universe would've been awesome, and they do Sour Patch Kids?!?

    Edit: Anyone know why Mega Man Universe was cancelled in the first place?
  • Are you serious? You cancelled two megaman projects and now you have this? Capcom, you disappoint every gamer out there.
  • I'm at a loss for words.
  • Why buy it this year when Ultimate Sour Patch Kids Arcade Edition will be out next spring, and include all the extra character skins?
  • Now I understand why Japanese gamers are turning their backs on many of the JP Devs and going Western. (Most not all.)
  • (-_-)
  • Wasn't that interested until I heard about Creed. This game wins forever.

  • Well, I like 2 of those things. All those together though...

  • The money from this better go towards Mega Man or there won't be any Capcom fans left to rage over it.

  • Mod
    Scrap the "exploring human world" aspect and make it a fighting game in the style of Clay Fighters.
  • So, after two megaman games getting canceled, they make a sour patch game....this game had better be as cool as that old 7up game.
  • I love Capcom, but holy *** this is weird. I bet it'll be super fun though. I mean, if you listen to the concept it sounds like it could work. Playing a miniature protagonist in a giant world is always tons of fun. I just wish they would reveal that MML3 is back in development. Please Capcom, I will always be loyal to thee.

  • Sour Patch Kids are pretty good.

    Besides that, all this makes me think is that I want a dlg version of Def Jam Vendetta 2: Fight for NY- which has nothing to do with Capcom.

  • So im guessing no candy?

  • What in Azura's name is this?
  • Stupid.....nuff said.

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