In Japan during 1979, Capcom started out as a company that produced and sold electronic gaming machines. Then in 1983, it was established as Capcom Co., LTD which gained recognition for introducing innovative technology and software to the video game market. Over time, Capcom evolved from being solely focused on manufacturing game machines to becoming involved in all aspects of the video game industry. Today, they have multiple offices located in Tokyo, Osaka, California, England, Germany, and Hong Kong.