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Frank?! Rumor: Tatsunoko Vs Capcom characters leaked?  photo

Don't everybody go crazy. This is still in fetal rumor form at the moment, but a post on the Shoryuken.com forums has pointed out that Capcom's Japanese character site for Tatsunoko Vs Capcom may have the game's entire roster listed in its source code.

We checked, and at the time this post was written, it's there. The page shows only a few character images, but a Javascript function in the HTML code lists button images for the rest of the confirmed cast, as well as a few extras. One of them being Tatsunoko's Tekkaman Blade, which the character site itself is already showing as confirmed. The other ones?

  • zero.jpg
  • frank.jpg
  • yatter02.jpg
  • joe.jpg

Allegedly, Mega Man Zero, Yatterman #2, Joe Asakura from Gatchaman, and Frank West from Dead Rising.

Again, nobody from Capcom has said a word on this, so it's still just speculation at this point. But the names are right there, alongside "morigan.jpg" and "veutifu.jpg," so it's not entirely unlikely that this is exactly what we'll be hearing when Capcom finally announces the new characters officially. There also exists the possibility that they've put these there on purpose just to throw everyone off, so do keep that in mind as well. 

That said, I would just like to state for the record, F*CK YEAH FRANK WEST.

[UPDATE: Looks like the filenames in question have now been removed. Suspicious much?]


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Geraldo Beedog's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 03:23
Geraldo Beedog
YES! Frank West will own all with the power of his JOURNALISM!

IT IS A TRIUMPHANT DAY FOR JOURNALISM!!
Stella Wong's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 03:29
Stella Wong
Wow Frank West now that's something I didn't see. XDD;;
Sentry's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 03:30
Sentry
Oh man, Frank West. He's covered wars, you know?

(Totally getting a Ran Hibiki vibe from this news.)
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 03:32
Topher Cantler
Dude Ran Hibiki would have been awesome too. I'll sure as hell take my boy Frank though. Couldn't have asked for better than that. If it's true, I'm happy.
HEL105's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 03:51
HEL105
I'm all for the Wii getting great games, but the reasons for Nintendo getting exclusive dibs on this and Muramasa are just beyond me. Is that jealousy that I feel burning through my heart?
MatCD's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 03:51
MatCD
I am really interested in what kind of super moves Frank would have.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 03:57
Monodi
@MatCD

I would tell it could be similar to Jill Valentine in MvC2. But the Servbot helmet is a must to make epic battles.
TheDirtyHobo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:02
TheDirtyHobo
If Frank is true, I will buy the shit out of this game.
MowDownJoe's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:04
MowDownJoe
@Mat: Two words: Lawn Mower.
Bat Country's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:06
Bat Country
Frank's taunt HAS to be the zombie walk ability.
flamecondor's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:18
flamecondor
:( I was hoping for Arthur from Ghost & Goblins or Mike Haggar. But still Mega Man Zero FTW.
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:21
Mr Wrighty 987
Really Frank West? Aw i've just jizz'd
TurboHyperFighting's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:23
TurboHyperFighting
Good god... Now I REALLY have to buy another Wii... To replace the one I sold to buy a ps3... Shiat.
HerosPlayDumb's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:27
HerosPlayDumb
Frank West would always win because he's covered wars you know.
HerosPlayDumb's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:27
HerosPlayDumb
Frank West would always win because he's covered wars you know.
Death by Yeti's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:30
Death by Yeti
no one sleeps on DTOID
NO ONE
Kalmah's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:32
Kalmah
I will be a bit disappointed if one of his Supers doesn't include using a lawn mower and mowing down the opponent.
MatCD's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:33
MatCD
Two words: Lawn Mower.

*sold*
ZenGaijin's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:34
ZenGaijin
I was really hoping for Dante or Nero
KrazyKraut's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:36
KrazyKraut
one thing you learn in a website company...never give infos out...
Geraldo Beedog's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:39
Geraldo Beedog
His special attack will be the fury of JOURNALISM. Geraldo Beedog shall punish his opponents with the reporting power of the MIGHTY Frank West.
Stevil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:53
Stevil
Can I just say, the guy who voiced Frank was awesome and doesn't get enough mention. Please let him record the voice again...even if it's just fighting grunts!
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 04:54
pedrovay2003
ZERO YES.
Crimsondramon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 05:06
Crimsondramon
FRANK WEST, ZERO.

Do want. Nao.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 05:17
ArrestedDeveloper
Franks specials are going to be insane in that game.
TheToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 05:23
TheToiletDuck
This is the one game that has me regretting selling my Wii.
Lol FPS's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 05:35
Lol FPS
Damn, I wanted to see Megaman X in this game. The guy never appeared on these fighters D:
And they decide to choose Zero. ZERO.
:/
Springsteen's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 05:37
Springsteen
Only thing I'll be sad about is not being able to use X and Zero. =/

I really liked the inclusion of Frank West, but the one I'm most psyched about is Joe Asakura. FInally a REALLY cool, somewhat canon and reasonable team-up. I miss me my Ken for shoto team-ups. I know two similar characters is hardly a balanced team, but either way, I liked it.
Cheesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 05:40
Cheesus
If it's really Zero I want to have sex with this game and never ever stop.
CaptainBus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 06:11
CaptainBus
This + Muramasa + LostWinds 2 + A Boy and His Blob + Super Mario Galaxy 2 + Metroid: Other M = Some damn good Wii games on the way.
Retrofraction's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 06:26
Retrofraction
If it is actually Zero from mega man X, that would be amazing!!!

but it is still to bad that there arn't that many new fighters, I would exspect them to go all out and get a cast of at least 50.
draycott's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 06:40
draycott
Pheonix wright > frank west

Mathematical LAW!
MisterGrieves's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 07:21
MisterGrieves
I hope it's Zero as he appeared in the MMZ games. Y'know, the awesome one.
JusticeDude's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 07:32
JusticeDude
If this is Zero from Megaman X (as opposed to Megaman Zero) then this will be my single most anticipated fighting game character ever. I will preorder this game even though I do not yet own a Wii.
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 08:15
Magnalon
Fuck yea Frank West.

I guess......BUT FUCKING ZERO?!??!?! Give me Mega Man X classic Zero!
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 08:28
Xzyliac
What, Dead Rising related news?

Now I care. Bring me more info!
Calleh's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 08:35
Calleh
Special would be a zombie mob I'm betting.
Oh God Disembowl.
OH GOD.
eskimo bob's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 08:38
eskimo bob
so about 3 characters that are a lot like characters that were in the original release and a journalist that isn't Geraldo Beedog?

I hate to say it, but if this is true (probably is as well) I'm kinda disappointed. then again, since it doesn't have Phoenix Wright in there I'm disappointed by anything.
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 08:51
Jon B
Day one. That's all I can say.
Palidi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 08:52
Palidi
Zero(hoping it's MMZ4 version Zero) and Yatterman 02!? My god, if it's true, they do listen :D.

I wonder now who the fifth character is that will replace the one tatsunoko character they removed...
Palidi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 08:54
Palidi
Oh, i reread the article. I see, I have no idea who that character is...but that makes five. Considering he's confirmed also. That's cool.
Danzflor's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 08:57
Danzflor
Where's My Phoenix? ;_;
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 09:00
Cowboy TTop
Frank West? That's going to be cool.

Time to get this game, onto other formats too.
Banana Kid's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 09:00
Banana Kid
HE'S COVERED WARS, YA KNOW.
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 09:03
ZombiePlatypus
Is it bad that this is the news item that actually gets me excited for this game? I mean, really excited.
Kamikaze Slowey's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 09:13
Kamikaze Slowey
Frank?! fap fap fap
Everyday Legend's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 09:27
Everyday Legend
Frank West...awesome.

Joe Asakura...even better. Ninja with a gun FTW. Ferealz.
deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 09:29
deiga-the-semivaliant
FRANK WEST?! Awesome. He's covered wa- .... nevermind.
SoraX911's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 09:34
SoraX911
F*CK! everyone has sold me on to this even more!!! XD
I love the JAP ver so this is a Day 1 Buy for me!!! >XD
Black Uroborus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2009 09:40
Black Uroborus
For some BIZARRE reason I misread it as ADAM WEST.

Now that would have been something. Frank West is awesome too, though.
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