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A little over a year ago I wrote an article about why I think fighting games lack innovation and skill. This seems even more true now than it did before.
"Number 7 on the countdown is the kind of woman you'd like to meet in a back alley somewhere... assuming your goal in life is to get your face kicked in by a girl. And kicking, I tell ya, that's this lady's thing. But look on the bright side: all that legwork apparently helped her develop some amazing glutes, and you might get some nice up-skirt shots while you're lying on the ground collecting your teeth."
Gamers have entered another golden age of fighting games much like the early 90s. With the recent releases of Mortal Kombat, SF IV, and Marvel vs Capcom 3 fighting games are on the upward swing. Developers and publishers need to take notice, this is the perfect time to release another Power Stone game, Darkstalkers 4, or the perfection cross over game featuring characters from Dead or Alive
"Recently Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono explained to gamers why we have yet to see a crossover event between the popular fighting game series Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. Both of these franchises have been around for a long time and dominate the same part of the video game market. With recent additions to both of the gaming series that were well-received (Street Fighter 4 and Mortal Kombat 9) it seems like the right time to bring the two together. But why haven’t we seen these two..."
NoobFeed.com takes a look at the newest Capcom collaboration between Hello Kitty and Street Fighter, which will spawn merchandise next year. It's...different.
"When Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition PC was announced to have a restricted offline mode, fans went mad. The offline mode restricted players to the use of just 15 of 39 playable characters, due to the fact most have to be purchased as DLC. This was originally an attempt to protect the game from piracy; however the community was outraged. They complained about not being up to use content they paid for when traveling or not having immediate access to an internet connection."
"Capcom's third revision of the mighty Street Fighter IV title, labeled 'Arcade Edition', has hurricane-kicked its way into the MCM Expo today for an exclusive preview along with some Q&A with their very own Leo Tan."
Who are the most electric characters in video games? InFamous is all about a bike messenger that happens upon the powers of electricity. Is he the most dangerous? Hardly, but he stands among seasoned shockers like Raiden and Darth Vader's Starkiller.
Fighting games have made a comeback. Street Fighter, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and other brawler franchises have been resurrected and have seen a whole new fan base.
Mike D of GoozerNation looks at 5 more fighting games that, in a perfect world, would also see the same sort of love that many other older popular series have seen.
"So, it is mother’s day and Gaming Irresponsibly wants to show some love for all the video game moms out there. We’ve combed through the annuls of video game history to bring you the most memorable mothers in video game history. This is our first of three installments but be warned, spoilers are abound!"
For their first podcast episode ever, Raptr, a popular social platform for gamers talked with Street Fighter legend Alex Valle about the origins of combos, the reason why he can beat you in any fighting game, and much more. In addition to the interview, Raptr talks about the impact of their recent client and website improvements, and hints at a new, upcoming search feature they have planned.
Fighters are one of the more popular genres of video games today. But one has to wonder why? They don't take skill and simply aren't that much fun to play.
listrocker.com bring us 12 real life video game chicks.
12. Pikachu
11. Eva
10. Cammy
9. Chun Li
8. Tifa
7. Samus
6. Felicia
5. Lei Fang
4. Jade
3. Jill Valentine
2. Lara Croft
1. Rikku
"As a longtime fan-favorite, Street Fighter’s original token female Chun-Li has been beating up beefy Russian wrestlers and sumo wrestlers since the days of Vanilla Ice. While this lady and her thunder thighs will be making an appearance in Marvel vs. Capcom 3, these cosplays are the ones that steal the show."
After taking on WoW, Jace Hall of the Jace Hall Show creates a new Street Fighter Anthem and Video. Check it out as it's a pretty good rap and video!
"He is a slender, tousled-haired Japanese man with a melancholy face that could be anywhere between fifteen and thirty-five. Though not unattractive, it is hard to understand why the crowd is cheering so hysterically for him. He doesn't look like a rock star nor does he act like it. But in certain circles, he is not only hailed as a celebrity but worshiped as a veritable god of the modern masses."
"Now when most people think of sexually attractive characters in gaming, they usually assume it’s only female characters. Developers know that the men of gaming also have to “look good” too. That’s why we’ve sprinkled in a couple of the hottest men in video games as well."
All Age Gaming's John Elliott brings us the 10th developer profile. This time he looks at the Street Fighter and Resident Evil series developer Capcom. See inside for a look into this renowned developer.
"Last year, (2009) was referred to by many as the year of the fighting game. The ridiculously anticipated Street Fighter 4 blew gamers away and more or less revived the genre. Marvel vs Capcom 2 returned to modern consoles, a move applauded by both new and hardcore fans. Tekken [6] landed on a non-Sony console for the first time ever, earning mostly positive feedback and reviews. Not to mention Guilty Gear developer Arc System Works made the beautiful BlazBlue. Overall it was a fantastic year ..."
In their latest fiscal report, Capcom comments about the sales performaces from their recent games including Monster Hunter Tri, Bionic Commando, Dark Void and more.
"After seeing someone sneekily dump an emulated version of Street Fighter II Turbo onto the servers of the draconian office we were in, I couldn’t help but write and discuss our Top 10 Fighting Characters we believe are the very best to be created to date."
"When it comes to fighting games, Capcom is still considered the king among many gamers. The solid gameplay offered in Capcom franchises keep hardcore virtual combatants coming back for more. But there is one thing that draws us in besides the physics engines and collision detection. It's the female fighters. That's why we've compiled a list of the sexiest female characters from Capcom fighters. Sure the pickings were slim when women first entered the Capcom fighting scene back in Street Fight..."
"A new fighter is entering the iPhone Street Fighter IV ring and she is coming as a free downloadable character. Capcom wants to say thanks to all the fans that purchased the game by giving Cammy away for free."
Attending MegaCon this past year for all three days, my small crew and myself managed to capture possibly every (non anime) cosplayer at the event. Of course for Gaming news, I'm linking you to the gaming cosplayers, but I suggest using this link as more pictures (and video) will be added. Enjoy!
For some reason, everybody loves zombies, and that includes artist Manuel "Hell Factory" Moura, who created these Street Fighter IV zombified portraits. It's quite good stuff, though perhaps they could do with a bit more deformity.
PC gamers should note a Sagat zombie mod is currently available here.
This week only, Amazon.com is again offering "Buy 2 Xbox 360 Games, Get 1 Free" promotion. There's more than 35 Xbox 360 games eligible for this promotion including Fallout 3, Soul Caliber IV, Fable II Platinum Hits, Halo 3, Street Fighter IV, Ninja Gaiden II, Grand Theft Auto IV, Oblivion IV and many others.
"Last night, the GAME British Academy Video Games Awards ceremony took place in London, with a number of shocking results. While few would argue that Batman: Arkham Asylum found itself up against some tough competition for the coveted Game of the Year award, the fact that Rocksteady Studios walked away with the award will certainly be a boon to UK videogame development. However, another winner is now going to be a benefit to the UK’s gaming public, as the UK’s largest high street videogames re..."
With the BAFTA Awards coming up late this week (March 19), AAG's Ian Crane looks at the nominees and does some predictions of his own as to which game will win what category at the famous awards later this week.
Street Fighter IV is coming out for the iPhone this month. Surprisingly enough the game looks really good, now this doesn't mean it'll control like we expect but anything that looks this good can make us optimistic. Check out the first gameplay footage of the game.
"The reason I find myself asking this question is because me and my friends were discussing about games we played in our childhood, with the typical titles like Sonic, Mario, Zelda, Streets of Rage, and Street Fighter making the grade. Bringing up the notion that they don’t make games like they used to, but this brought up the thought of times change, and games moved on with the times. By this statement I do not mean in regards to technology, but in the sense of consumers needs. As, in my chil..."
"Street Fighter IV will arrive on iPhone and iPod Touch a few weeks prior to Super Street Fighter IV’s release on high-definition consoles, at an as-yet-unannounced date in March 2010. the game will be priced at $9.99 in the US, no UK or European pricing has yet been confirmed."
Go Fanboy has released their Cosplay Babe of the Week featuring the popular Crimson Viper from the Street Fighter franchise. They've posted twenty-seven images of various cosplayers dressed up as Viper. Also there's a mini-bio for the character of Crimson Viper for those unfamiliar with the fighting character.
The Street Fighter frenzy continues, as Capcom announced their online deal of the week just a little while ago. For this week only, The San Diego Comic-Con hardcover exclusive of SF20: The Art Of Street Fighter (reg $79.95) is 20% off. Fans of the series won't want to miss out on this deal, as the package includes all of the developers' concept sketches and artwork. There's even some bonus commentary from the artists behind the fighters.
The project manager of Street Fighter IV and her colleagues at Capcom said that they want a PSP version of the critically-acclaimed high-definition fighting game.
"If there's one thing Destructoid doesn't do enough of, it's the cataloging and rating of female body parts in a cynical bid to keep the virgins and date rapists interested. Fortunately, we plan to address that with a new series of articles that catalog and rate female body parts in a cynical bid to keep the virgins and date rapists interested. The hits will come flooding in.
So, arses. Everybody loves a good arse, unless they're proctologists who I feel wouldn't want to take their work ho..."
"The shortlist for the BAFTA GAME Award 2009 has been announced and you - the British public - will decide who nabs the prize.
Last year 60,000 gamers voted, with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare crowned the eventual winner. This time around the sequel could repeat the feat, but will face stiff competition from the likes of Batman: Arkham Asylum and FIFA 10."
"For a limited time, you'll get three Xbox 360 Platinum Hits for the price of two. Offer valid February 7, 2010 through February 13, 2010, or while supplies last, when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Limit one free Platinum Hit per household. To qualify, check out with three of the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits listed below in your cart. The price of the third qualifying Platinum Hit of equal or lesser value will be discounted during check out."
"In the world of video game vixens, the ladies of Street Fighter are among some of the toughest and sexiest. But it was not always this way. In 1987, the original Street Fighter made its debut in arcades around the world without any female characters. It wasn’t until 1991, with the release of Street Fighter II, that the first female character was introduced: the sexy Chun-Li. Today there are over 30 female characters in the Street Fighter franchise and thousands of enthusiasts who dress like t..."
""With Bayonetta strutting into stores this week, it's time to take a look at the toughest female characters gaming has provided gaming with over the years. We're talking ladies of steel; the kind that don't need to be suffering with hormonal pains to rip your head off. Gone is the insistent need to shop and the power to chat your body into a vacant boredom – these girls have far more pressing matters to get on with. By 'pressing,' we mean they are out saving the world or imprinting their high..."
All Age Gaming has gone through all the Playstation 3 games that have been released to the end of 2009 and have come up with the Top 10 Games on the Playstation 3 so far. Although there are many great games scheduled to release over the coming months, any of the titles on this list are worthy additions to your collection.
Gaming Target posts the fourth part of their weeklong look at their favorite games from 2009. Eight games will be posted every day with "The Best of the Best" appearing on Friday.
"It’s Boxing Day- and, as tradition dictates, it’s the day you’ll be receiving not only the obligatory two turtle doves but also, luckily for you, the second instalment of Electronic Theatre’s 2009 Twelve Games of Christmas. This feature series aims to highlight some of the industry’s top achievers from each month of 2009, with this second instalment tackling February, and to bring you the top-picks for those January sale bargains!"
""2009 saw Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's record breaking launch, the return of Nathan Drake in Uncharted 2, new, groundbreaking experiences and traditional classics for the whole family. 2009 was a huge year for any type of gamer, no matter how you slice it.
So it is without further ado that GameZone presents our 2009 Game of the Year Awards. We took a look at the best and the brightest that this year had to offer, wracked our brains together in a rigorous voting process, and now we pres..."
"After much demand, we've finally wrangled up a gallery of the popular Cammy for this week's Cosplay Babe of the Week. Cammy is one of the most popular characters in the Street Fighter franchise. She originally appeared in Super Street Fighter II:The New Challengers, which was released in arcades in 1993."
"The Games for Windows – LIVE client is available to download now, and uses the same user-orientated properties as the Xbox 360. Players will have a unique GamerTag which operates on both Xbox 360 and Games for Windows systems, linked to a Windows LIVE ID account that also grants features such as a free Hotmail based e-mail account and soon personalised search engine results through the recently launched Bing, and can maintain a consolidated GamerScore of the Achievements earned through playin..."
"Tyger! Tyger uppercut!
Tyger knee him in the gut.
What jump forward jab or fierce
Could brave this fearful Street Fighter?
What a find! Street Fighter and poetry usually go together like peanut butter and tobacco but we've found these awesome poems that were written with real poems in mind. For example, "Tyger Uppercut" is inspired by William Blake's "The Tyger".
There's also: Carrion Console (Gerard Manley Hopkins' "Carrion Comfort), Fight Song (John Berryman's "Dream Song 14"..."
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As you can probably tell, I love me some combo videos. I've been watching them since the very early 90s when I would buy 9th generation VHS dubs of fabled TZW tapes from this shady operator on the interet (there was no internet*s* then, just the one).
After 15+ years of combovid connaisseur-ship, I've got to say that the latest offering from Maj shows just how much these combo scientists have elevated the game.
I've had my grubby mitts in SFIV from the very first build, and th..."
Do you love Street Fighter IV? Do you love it so much you just wanna hold it and hug it and cuddle with it and love it forever? Then the Street Fighter IV "snuggie" -- spotted on Capcom's Twitter page and shown here -- is probably for you.
It's apparently intended to be used for gaming sessions, when it's cold or just when you want that extra comfort to you know, get the edge on your opponents. Or something.
The box says "Feel Me!"
Go on...don't be afraid.
We've seen some pretty interesting Chun-Li cosplayers in the past. Some are quite cute while others are downright funny.
Here is Korean model, Ryu Ji Hye, dressed as Street Fighter's Chun-Li to promote her role as broadcaster for the TV show NSTARGAME Fighting Spirit 2009 Season 1 Street Fighter IV. (Woah, that's a mouthful of a name!).
Two (rather creepy) commercials were also released for the show...
"Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. has announced a range of licensed Street Fighter IV ‘Round 2’ accessories for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems. The original Mad Catz Street Fighter IV range was released alongside the launch of the smash-hit title in February 2009. The ‘Round 2’ range of products continues the evolution of this much loved accessory range and has been produced in close collaboration with Capcom."
Been curious to get a deeper look inside Street Fighter IV's "labyrinthe" plot? Look no further, as Capcom's Shiozawa-san has just posted up a handy little flow chart giving a nice overview of the whole thing.
Capcom has released some concept sketches for Street Fighter IV; if you like getting early looks at how your favourite titles were created, these are for you.
This topic has been heard plenty of times, which are better achievements or trophies. One can question its launch with the console vs maybe a tack on feature. The real question is who values them more for their respective console? The staff at LVLONE discusses the different features each console presents.
Statistics are out today revealing the five best selling Xbox 360 titles so far this year. Without further adieu:
1. Resident Evil 5
2. UFC 2009 Undisputed
3. Call of Duty: World at War
4. Halo Wars
5. Street Fighter IV
I debated posting this or not for awhile, but hey, it's entertaining, so here it is.
A modder going by the username of RanShak on the Game Vixen Zone forums has managed to get Street Fighter IV's Cammy all nekkid and stuff -- PC version only, of course.
Plans for other ladies are possible, but the modder says they would prove more difficult.
For tons of other (clothed) skins -- check out the mod spotlight on Neoseeker -- a few great ones in there.
Okay, have a nice day.
Serious subjects hit The Bender this week. We tackle the three things you see in the title plus the other gaming tidbits that happened this past week. Listen in to hear why Left 4 Dead 2 is not racist, how most gamers are not homophobic, Allison explaining the economics involved with game prices, and James not accepting MMA as a sport. Listen live/stream through iTunes or download the mp3 here
This probably comes as no surprise to anybody who has played Street Fighter IV or booted it up the first time and reached the end. But for those who need an excuse for failing, in an interview with VideoGamer.com, assistant roducer for the arcade version, Ryota Niitsuma has acknowledged that Seth and Sagat are indeed overpowered and "might have turned out a little bit stronger than [they] expected.” But he also states that any good player can take on these goliaths and cites the examples of t...
"It’s time to get old-school. Metaboli, a digital distributor of PC games, announced the launch of a Flash version for Street Fighter II Championship Edition, which you can play for free on your browser. What’s the catch, you ask? You’re going to get plenty of encouragement to download the digital version of Street Fighter IV for the PC, which is being sold for $39.99."
Guides containing information on how to get better at Street Fighter IV. Has tier listings, color guides and pretty much everything else you can think of. Also has artwork too.
PC fight fans are in for a real treat come July 7 -- Street Fighter returns to the platform, appearing for the first time since Alpha 2 in 1998. Those interested in an arcade-style pad for their fix (or a pad at all, if you don't have one) can pick up the bundle pictured here from the Capcom Store for just $60.
Another classic series is being revived, too -- Tales of Monkey Island gets its first chapter this week in the form of "Launch of the Screaming Narwhal."
Multiplayer shooter fans...
"The Number One fighting title is back as Street Fighter IV PC launches at European retail today. The critically acclaimed Street Fighter IV launched in February for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) and this latest PC instalment of the title brings with it all the content from the Current-Generation console versions plus some exclusive features."
"They have a fantastic night planned for all Xbox 360 fans and Casual Gamers alike, to play some of the best games on the Xbox 360 console. Some of the games include… Guitar Hero World Tour, Halo 3, Street Fighter IV, Virtua Tennis 2009, Pro Evolution Soccer, Sacred 2, Harry Potter and a lot more.
There will also be a raffle where the main prize is an Xbox 360 Pro and a bunch of games with all money raised going to the Royal Children's Hospital.
This is a FREE event but booking is requir..."
This week on The Bender, we bring you a discussion between Perry and Mike over digital downloads versus owning a physical copy of a game, we give Scribblenauts some attention, and a whole lot more, check the show notes in the quote. Grab the podcast off iTunes by clicking here or download the mp3 directly here.
"What we have learnt is that a “2nd version” of Street Fighter IV remains on the cards, and that the development team have thought long and hard about what should be included. Firstly, a couple of possible characters have been revealed. Rolento is a possibility, should there be adequate demand, and a mysterious hint that Gouken’s daughter may have a role."
While this isn't a confirmation in any way and barely contains any details, during a Capcom-unity Q&A members of Capcom provided some answers about the possibility of the title hitting the Wii. Apart from that, the forum members brought up some valid points and counter-arguments. Capcom VP, Christian Svensson, answered, "Never is such a long time." The Senior Community Manager, Seth Killian, added his own response. "While not every aspect of SFIV's presentation would likely be possible on the...
"Street Fighter fans have been waiting for a new iteration in the series for quite sometime, and with a little apprehension regarding how Capcom would handle their esteemed franchise in 3D, after less than memorable sequels to the spite-based Street Fighter II."
PC gamers planning on picking up Street Fighter IV this summer at retail may want to be aware of the digital rights management scheme Capcom will be implementing, which their community person Christian Svensson revealed today.
The game will feature disc-based SecuROM, requiring the game disc to be in the tray. Also, by the looks of the cover, Games for Windows LIVE will be required, too, though no word on whether online authentication will be used there.
On a related note, Svennson stat...
"Capcom has teamed up with acclaimed artist Dave White to create a one-off fully customised Mad Catz 360 Tournament Stick. Using exclusive artwork and signed by Dave White, this stick has arcade-spec components and looks unlike any other stick out there. And you could own it!"
"You may or may not be surprised by our list, but one thing is for sure the ladies from Dead or Alive are included. Check out our Top 10 and tell us what your top 10 is."
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HDD: 10GB of free space or more
Video Card: DirectX 9.0c/Shader3.0 or higher compatible, NVIDIA GeForce6600 series, ATI Radeon(TM) X1600 or higher or higher, VRAM ：256MB or higher
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""Those of you who managed to pick up Street Fighter IV know just how incredibly well balanced and well made this game is. It has an impressive amount of polish, and the whole experience (except for maybe the final boss) is fun and addictive. But there has still been some mystery over how the damage system works. That is until now.""
"After the recent confirmation that Resident Evil 5, Bionic Commando and Street Fighter IV will be released for PC, beginning this July, Capcom have upped-the-ante by releasing the European Box Art for Street Fighter IV’s PC release."
Ah, Capcom, they've given us some pretty iconic games over these long years. The publisher recently released a list of their 44 bestsellers, or games that exceeded 1 million units sold since release, up until the fiscal year ending in March 2009.
The top 10 aren't too surprising. These figures are for separate platforms, so multiplatform games may appear more than once. PS3 and Xbox 360 sales are lumped together.
1. Street Fighter II (1992) - 6.3 millionz
2. Resident E...
"His ‘X’ marks properly applied on, his chest hair fully grown, his stomach even a little flabby. Well, nevermind the flabby stomach. But look at that beard!"
"To celebrate the release of the awesome new update that introduces the new Championship Mode and Replay Download Functionality - Manly Sey and Jason (from Level 3) sit down to discuss Street Fighter IV. They cover the Story, Gameplay, Graphics, Sound and Key Features and end with an overall score.
Thanks to the guys at CAPCOM we have a copy of Street Fighter IV to give away. If you would like to WIN this game and a lot more goodies simply head over to the website and answer the easy questi..."
"Capcom has today announced that three of its blockbuster hit console games of 2009 will be coming to the PC beginning this summer. Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5 will all be coming to the PC."
"I love the facial expressions as the characters get hit. Everything on-screen is so detailed and smooth. This is what a next gen street fighter game is supposed to look like."
"Capcom have released their title update for Street Fighter IV, adding championship mode and replay download functionality. Unfortunately this update has been quite disappointing, here’s why.
Back in the day Street Fighter II ruled the arcades with people bunched up around the machine watching and waiting with their dollar coins lined up on the ledge to secure their turn to challenge."
"They removed the parry system, the single greatest fighting game mechanic in the history of the genre. Street Fighter III was a miserable financial failure, so Capcom had to make a more mainstream-friendly fighting game. The parry system was wickedly hardcore, so that got axed."
"OXCGN has managed to secure TWO Playdates in May. Number 1 is May 1st with Atari’s The Chronicles Of Riddick: Assault On Dark Athena, and the second is a very Special OXCGN & Publishers Playdate on May 22nd involving THQ Australia.
These OXCGN/Publisher Playdates are a new way OXCGN is looking at getting both publishers and gamers together in a one-on-one gaming situation.
Publishers are real people remember, and they do play games just like you.
THQ Australia will be the Co-Players ..."
So I attend a day of the FX Show in Orlando FL representing Binge Gamer, on a mission to get geeks in costumes. I love this stuff. I must say, I think MegaCon was overall more impressive, but the Deadpool made up for this. Go to source to see pictures.
"Capcom is bringing new options to Street Fighter IV with an eye towards serious players. Street Fighter IV’s Championship Mode update expands on the fighting fun by offering players the chance to compete in tournaments and to watch replays of the best tournament matches. Best of all it comes to you at no cost."
EVO Street Fighter IV national championship finals, in cooperation with Capcom and GameStop, ask attendees to bring canned goods, non-perishable food and donations to the event.
The donations will be used in the "Street Fighter Fights Hunger" charity food drive, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 7p.m.
"In such cases, DLC works a bit like expansions for PC games, extra content added after the fact. It's what most of us suspected DLC would be when it first came around for console games, but Capcom and Electronic Arts have recently rattled gamers by announcing planned DLC before their games are released."
"Last month OXCGN attended the first Official Street Fighter IV Tournament for the Australian games media. But upon receiving my invite I quickly realised two things…
“I can’t bloody wait!”
And…
“I better get some practice.”
But first I needed a copy of the game. Easy. Done. No problem. Oh wait. An email. Play Asia. “Dear valued customer…”
Crap it’s a bloody “shit storm”!
Now I don’t know exactly what a “shit storm” is, but if I suspect it it’s similar to being “up shit creek w..."
OXCGN was invited to attend the first Street Fighter IV Media Tournament where all major media outlets were pitting against each other to see who was THE best Street Fighter IV player in Australia's game media outlets.
Drop by and check out the news on the event, and the pics which will sure to have you wondering why you're not working in the game industry . .but hey, someone has to do it.
"Videogame history is littered with rage and frustration. While we all love and cherish this noble hobby we call gaming, it has still been the source of thrown controllers, broken furniture and endless streams of curse words. While much anger has been had at bad level design, cheap deaths and wasted money, plenty of rage has been reserved for the characters themselves.
Game characters can be incredibly annoying. This is the result of an industry where game developers try to be writers, and ..."
Allison Boyer at Binge Gamer has been doing something new, a weekly collection of gaming and geek related contests going on. She hand picks these to make sure you don't need to sign up to anything with a credit card or what not, just basically a name, an email, and a post is just about the most required for these. I'll put the contests in the quote and Go to source for the links if you feel like entering.
"Capcom have today released a rather interesting little video. Filmed in a documentary style, the video takes us through the early '90s and the start of the Street Fighter phenomenon with a satirical outlook on pretty much every aspect of the decade."
The NPD Group has released the top twenty software and top ten software by platform lists for the recently unveiled February 2009 sales numbers yesterday, showing the top rankings in software sales for the month. The top ten rankings for accessory sales are also available.
Numbers inserted where known.
Top 20 Games of February 2009
01. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) - 644k
02. [360] Street Fighter IV* (Capcom) - 446k
03. [PS3] Street Fighter IV* (Capcom) - 403k
04. [WII] Wii Play (Nintend...
The NPD Group has released their hardware and software numbers for the month of February, representing sales for the United States for the four week period of February 1st to February 28th.
Notables this month:
Hardware numbers:
WII: 753.0k (188.25k per week)
NDS: 588.0k (147.0k per week)
360: 391.0k (97.75k per week)
PS3: 276.0k (69.0k per week)
PSP: 199.0k (49.75k per week)
PS2: 131.0k (32.75k pe...
OXCGN reviewer Aaron Bertinettie takes a look at the arcade fighter and gives it the old "one-two".
OXCGN had a night of Street Fighter IV recently at a THQ Media Knockout event, tried the MadCatz Street Fighter IV Limited Edition Fighter Pads/sticks (another article coming on that soon) and loved it.
See what he has to say about the reinvention of the classic fighter on the 360 (and other platforms)
"Capcom have organised galleries of more than one hundred other artists interpretations of Street Fighter, or the characters therein. Whats more, you can comment on each piece and vote for your favourite artwork think that lejean deserves credit for the inspired perception of a matured Sakura? Maybe flashrabbit's entry (pictured right) inspired you with it's stark vision of the brutality of two men fighting? Or perhaps Adam Cascairos metaphorical view of Dhalsim earns the right to be ca..."
Another makeover is on its way for the characters of Street Fighter IV, and this time, it's the turn of Ryu, Ken, Akuma, Gouken & Dan. The Shroyuken costume pack will be made available on the XBOX Live Market Place today, for 320 Microsoft Points, and Thursday 12th March on the European Store for 3.99.
"Capcom have announced today that renowned UK artist Dave White, whose previous work includes commissions for Nike and Coca Cola, has produced a one-off ink drawing to celebrate the launch of Street Fighter IV that has an estimated value of between £7,000 and £10,000."
"Most classic video game heroes were grizzled and muscle bound dudes, at least until Samus Aran came along. Nintendo's hardcore bounty hunter crushed the notion that female characters couldn't compete with the steroid-using men in most adventure games, and when Tomb Raider's Lara Croft arrived, the following ladies achieved gender equality, thanks to their brains and combat skills."
"Capcom has always been one of my favorite game developers/publishers. They practically shit gold when it comes to video games, with only the occasional bit of suck slipping out from under the door every now and again.
They've been on a hot streak for the last year or so (probably longer) releasing awesome titles like Mega Man 9, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, and SSFIITHDR. So with the recent (and lonnnnng awaited) disc-based release of Street Fighter IV for the PS3 and Xbox 360, we can only pr..."
Capcom's vice president Christian Svensson has confirmed Street Fighter IV for the PC is planned for this summer; GameSpot has had the release pinned for June for some time now (whether or not this is accurate, one cannot be sure).
More, the arcade sticks and pads produced by Mad Catz will be compatible with this version, and Capcom is talking with them about making a gamepad bundle for the title.
With Capcom's first next generation title for the Street Fighter series, Street Fighter IV blends the classic gameplay mechanics of previous titles with some new gameplay features, visual presentation, and a well-balanced roster. Street FIghter IV is what a next-gen fighting title should be.
Sure it's a gimmick probably, but how can you resist a unicorn, especially when it's reviewing a video game? In this case, the video game is Street Fighter IV.
Check out the review from GameDaily at the source, featuring comedy improv group Action Pals.
"The successful record attempt took place in London on Friday afternoon. Official Guinness World Records representatives were present to adjudicate the feat, which is now shortlisted for inclusion in next year's Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition."
CBfresh have come up with a great Street Fighter-esque video showing the 'real' reason for the economic meltdown. Forget greed, the stockbrokers were too busy beating the crap outta each other ...
"In development, technically, since the early 2000s Street Fighter IV's plot is set between the second & third's with many of the fighters still constantly attempting to better themselves. Today I'm setting out to explore Capcom's sinful new fighter and deliver the verdict on what the game has become, a step in the right direction or a completely wrong turn.
Keeping the fan's pleased, Capcom has returned every Street Fighter from the previous game, in timeline respect that is. Yes the evo..."
"The returning characters handle much as in Street Fighter II, as do the core mechanics. A Hadoken remains commanded by a forward roll of the D-Pad and press of a punch button, and those who dedicated hours to tightening manually developed combos on Street Fighter II will revel in the return of the cross-up collision system. Basic moves, special moves and combos learnt in Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II Turbo or Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers will be flooding back within min..."
"Many reports of the overseas success have been concerned with the competition between the PLAYSTATION3 and Xbox360 releases. Though very early suggested sales figures may well be available already for the US, the UK does not yet have such luxuries. What the UK does have though, is an abundance of High Street retailers ignorant of the system rivalry altogether."
It would appear that with the release of Street Fighter IV in Japan, both the 360 and PS3 have enjoyed a boost in sales which combined comes to a boost of 4,000 units. This is good news for both consoles, but especially for the 360 as its sales are quite low in Japan.
For the week ending Feb 8 the Xbox360 had sold 9,833 units and the PS3 18,656 units.
"Theres plenty of fighting games on the market these days most of which implement the use of boob physics for their female characters. For those of you that are new to this concept, boob physics makes a woman's chest a little more bouncy than reality can offer. Many in the gaming community credit Itagaki with perfecting this engine, and it is a staple for any solid fighting game."
It's never a good sign when a films producers decide not to screen the finished product to critics before the premiere release. This is unfortunately exactly what the guys behind the upcoming Street Fighter film have elected to do. Or not do. Something to hide? Probably. But you never know it may be that they just don't want snotty critics driving away people. But then again, that shows their doubts.
"Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, has today announced that Street Fighter IV has shipped to retail for the Xbox360 and PLAYSTATION3 ahead of its official release date this Friday 20th February. The long-awaited Street Fighter IV is posed to redefine the fighting game genre with a return to the classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action mixed with new characters, high definition 3D visuals, and Current-Generation fluid gameplay."
"MyCheats is back with an in-depth Street Fighter 4 Super Guide with the help of Neidel "Haunts" Crisan from iPLAYWINNER.com to bring you the most complete Street Fighter 4 Strategy Guide Walkthrough on the internet. You'll find complete character bios, combo videos, and ways to elevate your game to the next level. You could also navigate our Street Fighter 4 Character Selection sheet listed below to find the appropriate guide you're looking for."
"Street Fighter 4 is launching today, and unless youre very new to 2D fighting games, youve probably realized that the 360 or PS3 standard controllers are simply not adequate input devices for these sorts of games. Capcom and Mad Catz saw this issue coming from a mile away and teamed up to create official Street Fighter 4 controllers to drop alongside the launch of the game. Mad Catz sent over a sample of each controller so we could put them through their paces, and now were passing the inf..."
"Test your virtual martial arts skills in the new Street Fighter IV and you could win a chance to play against a 1UP editor! The newest edition of the original fighting game series brings back your favorite classic characters and a few new ones. So prepare for a classic 2D battle in new high definition 3D environments. Use your old combos and master new ones as you challenge one of our editors in a live podcast.
In order to claim your prize you must own or have access to a copy of Street Fi..."
"Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, announced today that UK's premier Street Fighter player Zak Bennet will attempt to break into the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition with a new world record for most consecutive wins on Street Fighter IV, in conjunction with the game's launch on Friday 20th February."
Gametrailers reviewed the recently-released Street Fighter IV and they were impressed, calling it the true successor to SFII ...
Discuss in the Street Fighter IV forum
"It's been awhile, but finally Capcom are bringing the Street Fighter franchise back into the spotlight. Boasting a new 3D look, a new set of venues, and a new batch of fighters as Street Fighter IV looks to light up the gaming world and win back it's title as the undisputed king of fighters."
"THQ Australia have come up with a niffty little item for us Australian Street Fighter IV fans (read nuts) to go mad over. OXCGN and THQ Australia have teamed up to show you what you could do with this great piece of software. Check out the four (4) OXCGN Global Supremacy Street Fighter IV Fights below and make sure you share us around.
This unique new site has just gone live and it will allow you to impose any face you might wish to upload onto the various characters of Street Fighter IV a..."
Spring and love and all that garbage are in the air, and with that kicks off a solid batch of games this week. The obvious blockbuster is Street Fighter IV, the fighting game for pretty much everyone, really, then the fabulous RTS Dawn of War II (the RTS even for people who don't play RTS), and two titles from equally reputable RPG series': Dragon Quest V and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon.
Bon semaine!
"Well, if you are Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li star Kristin Kreuk, you knee 'im the chopper, that's what.
During a Tokyo press conference for the upcoming Hollywood flick, comedian Suzuki Q Taro showed up dressed as Chun Li, saying, "I'm the real Chun Li."
Kreuk unleashed an actor's attack, sending Q-chan threw the cardboard boxes. (Actually, the funny man was yanked via wire!)
Oh, the hilarity. Almost as funny as the Chun Li movie itself!"
"Beautiful, deadly, and pigtailed - Cammy is the second female character to appear in the Street Fighter series. Though perhaps not as widely acknowledged by the mainstream as Chun-Li, the amnesic young warrior is a fan favorite, and has left her footprint eternally in the Street Fighter series. This is her legacy."
"Think you can win $500 in Game Crazy shopping money? Think you can kick butt in a one-on-one style Street Fighter IV tournament? Well, if you know youre over 13 years of age and you can repeatedly throw down some down-to-forward-punch combinations, then this tournament could be for you."
Japanese site IT Media has taken a look at the evolution of Chun Li's face, from 1991's Street Fighter II to 2009's Street Fighter IV to the upcoming Street Fighterp movie...
"Street Fighter: The Movie is something special, and I only mostly mean that in the short bus sense. Even among its videogame movie peers, it's a film that stands out as a monument to sheer, unbridled lunacy. It takes some serious testicular fortitude to take a franchise at the height of its hype and treat it with all the reverence of a '60s Batman episode. Martial artists Ryu and Ken are transformed into gun runners. Chun Li is a television journalist. Indian stretchy-guy Dhalsim is a doctor ..."
Gametrailers recently released the Japanese opening cinematic for Street Fighter IV, and it looks amazing...
"The battle begins"
Street Fighter IV forum
"You read about the news regarding Capcoms new downloadable content pack for Street Fighter IV, well now you can view all those fancy new clothes that Capcom has lined up for its prime-time fighter. Some of the clothes are cool, some of them arent and some of them are simply awesome."
"Lately it's become standard for fighting games to let you treat its characters like Barbie Dress-up Dolls and Street Fighter IV is no exception. Capcom will release five different costume packs, with five costumes apiece, for SFIV after the game hits stores in February."
"Capcom plans on supporting PlayStation Home in a big way. Famitsu has revealed brand new Home content based on Capcom's upcoming games, Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5. SFIV will receive a post-release patch that will allow players to meet in Home and then jump directly into a Street Fighter match."
"Our little trip to the future ends today, with the 10 hottest Xbox 360 games to be released in 2009! We have already analyzed the best upcoming games for PC systems, PlayStation 3 consoles and Wiis, so if you didnt check them out already, now its a good time to do so. Otherwise, read on to find out our favorite upcoming Xbox 360 titles. Choosing just 10 games was (just as it happened with all the other platforms) pretty tough, but the list below should reflect the best of the best!"
"Electronic Theatre has today received an Achievement List for Street Fighter IV. This being a Friday evening, we dont expect any word from Capcom til Monday, but in the mean time we have reason to believe its a work of fiction."
"Starting in Edinburgh, the machines will sweep down into England crushing all other games that fall before them. The tour is expected to continue beyond release, with further dates to be added, but the current dates and locations are as follows "
Street Fighter IV comes out next month for Japan, North America, and Europe. We've already seen plenty of videos and artwork, so most of us are familiar with the bold new artistic style this next Street Fighter installment employs. Ryu and Ken look a bit like two hulking ogres, but hey, it's Capcom.
Speaking of which, Capcom released a new video today that plays like a cinematic, showing us the epic battle between Akuma and Gouken. Chances are, you already know how this is going to end,...
Videogame company Capcom have a great line up of titles this year, Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter IV just the tip of the iceberg. But whether these games will even come to Australia and New Zealand is now up in the air. Red Ant,Capcom's third party distributor have given signs that they may have had a falling out with their partner, and with some games just weeks away, shipping them in time could be tough.
"Video game characters, though they might swear and be the master of unlocking locks, are usually not badass, mainly because theyre so stiff and run-of-the-mill. But then, there are exceptions, such as this list below, which is a compilation of characters so badass that they can even make YOU feel badass while playing as them, thats how cool they are. Sadly, though, Im pretty sure none of them have wallets that say bad mother*bleep*er on them. Oh, well, I never said that they were Samuel ..."
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"One is a pure, bubbly and pretty-as-pink princess who rarely reveals even the skin of her ankle. The other is a sassy, sexy and no-nonsense computer program who has spent her entire existence in the nude. Within the tightly linked and extraordinarily small world of videogame voice acting, however, these two women are the exact same person."
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As promised, here is the next batch of exclusive 1UP videos showing Street Fighter IV gameplay. I've included the videos below as well as the links. The quote in the description is for the Dan vs. Sakura (my favorite of the three) fight that features a really cool ULTRA vs. ULTRA exchange at the 01:19 mark.
The other two videos:
Street Fighter 4 Exclusive 'Gen vs. Fei Long' gameplay
http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/23244
Street Fighter 4 Exclusive 'Rose vs. Cammy' gameplay
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Sure this is Dan vs. Dan - but this video is a great way to see some of the moves he is bringing to the table in Street Fighter 4! I can't wait for this game - be sure to add me PS3 users if you want to taste the brutality of me using Sagat!
"Leading up to the game's release, Capcom has been unveiling screenshots, artwork and video clips of some of the fighters featured in SFIV. Today, we bring you British fighter, Cammy. Sporting her butt-cheek exposed leotard, kenpo fighting gloves and army boots, gamers can fill up their eyes with brand new screenshots and exclusive artwork of this European fighter."
Street Fighter IV is being released on February 17th, and Capcom has pushed up the media buzz quite a bit. They are not only teasing a ton of press play at this year's CES, but also released many new screenshots for our drooling enjoyment. Here are some new screens released just today.
Electronic Theatre delivers confirmation of Capcom's first-quarter line-up for 2009, including finalised release dates for Street Fighter IV and Dead Rising Chop Till You Drop.
myreviewpoint.com has posted their list of the top five video game series that should move on over to the latest major console by Nintendo, the Wii. They've been seen on the other two consoles, why not this one?
User Azrael has posted a translation on the Shoryuken forums of the current world's best Street Fighter IV players. Hit the source to view 'em.
The highest ranking player has 130,915 points with a 86.24% win ratio, playing nearly 10,000 matches.
quote Azrael"To give you a frame of reference, anyone in the 20,000's is a solid player at least - 30-40,000's is good enough to win tournaments and be the champ of an arcade with good comp, and 50,000 is enough for most people to say they have ...
Here it is, in case you missed it the Japanese trailer for The Legend of Chun Li. So what you will, but I am willing to give it a shot.. heck I saw the Van Damme monstrocity in the theaters. From the trailer there is some impressive choreography that elevates it above the Dead or Alive (the one based on the game, not the Takeshi Miike hyperviolent film).
In all honesty, do yourselves a favor. Check out the original 2004 Japanese OVA... Don't even get the manga version, go for the original ...
Game Republic's founding member, Yoshiki Okamoto, talked with 1UP's recently engaged James Mielke recently about a variety of topics, including Street Fighter IV co-developer Dimps and its president Takashi Nishiyama's sexual preference (or lack thereof). Why..we're not sure.
The rest of the interview is just as entertaining, so check it out if you're feeling strange but also want to learn more about video games...and hitting on your PR girl.
"It's like something out of a fanboy fantasy land. At next year's CES, there will be a Street Fighter IV tournament. In which Capcom, Microsoft and Sony will select champions, then do battle.
For real. They will fight, you will take sides, shit will get real.
Each publisher's community leader - Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb for Microsoft, Jeff Rubenstein for Sony and Seth Killian for Capcom - will be there, and they'll be leading teams of 20 (with contestants drawn from people like you) in a..."
"The fans have spoken and it looks like Capcom was listening as they have just announced that they are dropping the initial Chun-Li packfront in favor of Street Fighter IV art director Ikeno-sans amazing Ryu vs Ken illustration. The new art definitely captures more of the looks and the feel from the upcoming brawler."
"Klein admits to being a fan of the Street Fighter game from way back. "Capcom is coming out with a new version of the game," he added. "Street Fighter version four for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, in the first part of next year. But I was Nintendo 64 Street Fighter version two, since I'm a little bit older."
"Reserve Street Fighter IV and receive an exclusive headband like the one worn by martial arts master Ryu. Channel the power of Ryu with this official Street Fighter headband. Available for online and store in-store customers only while supplies last.
Contents:
* A Blu-Ray Bonus Disc with HD 65-minute full-length Anime movie and promotional trailers.
* CD Soundtrack
* Collectible Figurine: Ryu
* Udon/Prima Hint book
* Downloadable Content: 5 Alternate Costumes."
"Let the ire begin. I dont care what ANYBODY has to say, Killer Instinct is awesome. Let me count the many ways I love this game. Obviously, theres the combo system, which doesnt just border on being ridiculous. But theres so much more to it than just the combos."
"To celebrate the return of the revolutionary Street Fighter series and the upcoming release of Street Fighter IV for the PLAYSTATION3 and Xbox360, Capcom has created the ultimate Collectors Edition pack for European and Australian fans of the series..."
Not impressed by the LittleBigPlanet DLC so far ? Well this is sure to turn some heads. Like LittleBigPlanet? Like Street Fighter IV? What's not to like?!
[Discussion in the LittleBigPlanet Forum]
"Hot shot detectives, warrior princesses, and damsels in distress: video games have featured all kinds of attractive women over the years. To celebrate the beauties that the games industry has created, we've compiled a list of the top 50 digital hotties to ever grace our television sets. These girls represent both the curvy and the understated. The wise and the ditsy. These ladies are born from imagination and built from pixels and 3D renderings to tease our eyes and imaginations. So what are ..."
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"There's nothing like a steamingly camp villain to really set off a game plot with a bang (and a mince and a girly titter). There's just something about a preening effeminate bad guy that instantly undermines a hero, no matter what abilities and attributes said doer of good might have. He's threatening to destroy the world? Pah. He's threatening to destroy the world in lip liner!? Christ, he must be confident.
And that's to say nothing of the countless enemies who are hilariously camp purel..."
Capcom has announced the day of release for the console versions of its highly anticipated sequel brawler Street Fighter IV. The title arrives on Xbox 360 and PS3 February 17, 2009.
Confirmed late last month, character Gouken -- the man who trained Ryu and Ken, and the brother and former training partner of Akuma (Gouki) -- now has a gameplay video showing him in action.
Check it out at the source in HD; alternately you can see it in SD mode here.
"The full Capcom Q1 2009 release schedule reads:
Neopets Puzzle Adventure Wii, DS, PC January 23rd
Bionic Commando PS3, 360, PC February 13th
MotoGP Wii Wii February 20th
Street Fighter IV PS3, 360, PC February 20th
Dead Rising - Wii February 27th
Resident Evil 5 PS3, 360, PC March 13th"
"Street Fighter Devotion is pleased to announce Street Fighter Reunion: The Television Series. The show follows the events of Street Fighter: The Later Years and will be shot fully in Widescreen HD for this Live Action Street Fighter series. Producer and Actor, Mike Fass (Zangief), sat down with us for this exclusive Announcement Interview."
"Unfortunately, Capcom also confirmed that the PC version of SFIV will come out after its console counterparts. When we pressed Capcom for more details, a company representative simply replied, "'winter' is the only timing we've given as of yet for console release. PC version is in the works, but will come post-console release.""
After making a mess out of a beat-down warehouse in Los Angeles during their last underground Street Fighter Club gathering in July, Capcom is looking to bring some of the Street Fighter lovin' to the East Coast. Capcom sends us word that their next Street Fighter Club event will be held somewhere in Brooklyn, New York this October 24th. While the publisher has not yet confirmed the venue, they're encouraging SFIV fans in the area to register with the Street Fighter Club and get ready, beca...
"Street Fighter IV is a game thats been on the radar for quite some time now. The original teaser trailer spread throughout the internet like wildfire, once unveiled the game featured predominantly at all manner of trade shows and an extensive amount of press coverage was granted for the original Arcade version pre-release. And since launch, the reviews have been almost unanimously complimentary.
Gamers waited patiently for the news of a home console release, and though when c..."
Previously we were told what games would have trophies from Leipzig, and we've gotten a similar sort of list with new games which have been confirmed to be getting trophies on release:
Director Steven E. de Souza, the dude behind Die Hard, 48 Hours, the cool Knight Rider, and the original Street Fighter movie, has commented on the upcoming iteration Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. How does he think it'll turn out? Better than his version, apparently.
Nevertheless, Andrzej Bartkowiak (Doom, Crade 2 the Grave, Exit Wounds, Romeo Must Die) is directing this one. Between that and actress Kristen Kreuk playing our beloved Chun-Li, Black Eyed Pea Taboo as Vega (he may h...
Confirmed in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, the martial arts master for Ryu and Ken has been revealed to be playable. His name is Gouken, and he comes equipped with an anti-air Hadoken, Kinjite Shoryuken as his Super Combo, and Shin Shoryuken as his Ultra combo, alongside other moves similar to the moves employe by Ryu, Ken, and Akuma.
Check out the rest of the screenshots over at the source.
Courtesy of blog Wii @ Everyday comes the scans from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu for this week, with new game announcements and more images of those known upcoming games.
Games featured:
"Hi all - it's been awhile since I've posted...my apologies for that. We've been cranking away on SFIV marketing in preparation for the big launch. One of those items is the package front artwork. Here's a little teaser...
Click on the above image to visit StreetFighter.com to see the full image (as well as see the European version of the pack front - they are actually different)."
Capcom's website for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2008 has went up today, along with the publisher's current lineup for the show:
"you can recognise a lot of it from Street fighter 2, and if you know how to do a hadoken in street fighter 2 then you know how to do it in Street fighter 4. But graphically, it's gorgeous.
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Expanding a little on previous news, Capcom's Yoshinori Ono, one of the producers behind Street Fighter IV, talked a little recently about the possibility of the game coming to the Wii. What do you think? Would it sell?
VideoGamer had a chance to interview Yoshinori Ono, one of the Street Fighter IV producers. He talks about how he is going to try and stop the lag in the online modes, the criticism of the game being too much like Street Fighter II, and tons more.
"As I descended into the dark, cavernous cave that is the Casinos arcade, I immediately spotted the glow of the Street Fighter IV machine. It wasnt hard - the game had attracted a large crowd of typical nerdy types. Most of them were male, most had bad haircuts, and a horrific smell of B.O. permeated the air like a high school gym."
Capcom recently posted a new article on their Street Fighter IV blog with some good very good news: The consumer version of Street Fighter IV will be shown publicly for the first time at the Leipzig GC!
Yoshinori Ono, Street Fighter IV's producer, will also be at the GC. Expect to a bountiful of information about the game as more and more people get to see/play it.
Akuma has been unveiled as a character in Street Fighter IV -- but only as an opponent (far as we know). Players doing well in the single player mode will see the "strong demon" showing up to kick their arse.
Included is some artwork and in-game shots of ol' Gouki himself. Also, here's a video of him in action, straight out of Japan's arcades:
OK, supposing you could date a female video game character of your choice.....Did you ever wonder how your mother might see her? A good match, or a horrible influence?
Well, this article (complete with images) examines which 10 you SHOULD take to meet your mom, and which 10 you probably shouldn't >_>
Some non-surprising characters on the list. I gather the average reader would know of at least several of them.
TBH, I'd like to date Etna (not on the list), though she might make me r...
"A post on the Capcom blog states: "The latest idea to sneak past was to have some Street Fighter fans' faces - yes, your actual faces - appear as background characters in Street Fighter IV."
Make a convincing enough case, and it could be you hanging out with background legends like Chinese man riding a bicycle and drunk Russian at a steel mill! Just know that Skullomania has a family to feed, and he needs these background cameos to make ends meet, you selfish jerk."
Expanding on these rumblings of Capcom's upcoming secret projects, the company has said one of them will be 'a surprising take on a next-gen favourite.' Considering this recent interview with Street Fighter IV's producer, I'm betting on Lost Planet. How about you?
Already having announced their support for WiiWare, Capcom looks to be packing their things and jumping on the actual Wii ship itself soon, according to Capcom forum admin "Lost."
Lost said in a recent forum post the company has more or less been waiting it out, and with the huge success of the system, the timing will be just about right soon to announce some titles. Mega Man and Street Fighter IV, please.
"He's blue! And freaky! And not in a kooky-yet-heroic way like Doc Manhattan. In a creepy, evil way like Seth, Street Fighter IV's #1 bad guy. I still think his gut's a bit...silly, but then I usually think that about ridiculous boss characters in fighting games, and it doesn't stop them from kicking my crap through my teeth."
"In an exclusive interview with MTV News, Black Eyed Peas member Taboo spoke out about his role in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, Legend of Chun-Li. Taboo will be playing an edgier Vega in the upcoming film.
The multi-talented rapper, dancer and actor also took a stab at one of lifes most puzzling questions: who would win in a fight, Vega or Wolverine?"
""It's not that a Wii version would be impossible," [said producer Yoshinori Ono]. "And we're not ruling anything out, but looking at the main target we're trying to hit with this game, users are more likely, from where we're sitting, to own a PS3 or 360 than a Wii. Are there fighting game fans who own the Wii, especially in north America? If there are, we're more than willing to do something for them. But it seems like a safer bet to go with the PS3 and 360, and the PC is more a European-cent..."
You heard it right, Street Fighter IV will be getting exclusive content for the console versions. Available for the PC, XBOX360 and PS3, the console version will come with animated cut-scenes for each and every playable character. Cinematic endings will also be available to those with the console version, however those that decide to opt for the arcade version will be unfortunate enough to miss out on these.
And more over, Capcom have also confirmed their plans to shop an 'Arcade Perfect'...
Capcom released a new trailer yesterday for their game, Street Fighter IV. This trailer is truly epic with all of the fireballs and spinning kicks going on!
Another batch of screenshots have arrived for the next Street Fighter title, and they're probably the most bizarre yet. Frying pans, overweight dudes in yellow jumpsuits; I don't know whether to be excited or disturbed.
Also, IGN has confirmed online play and characters exclusive to the console versions (bringing the total of new characters to five).
More photos through the sources.
"The Street Fighter series has never been terribly exclusive, appearing as it has on the TurboGrafx-16, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Dreamcast, Xbox, and most systems in between. So it comes as no surprise that Capcom's upcoming arcade game Street Fighter IV would eventually find its way to other homes.
The publisher announced today that it will bring Street Fighter IV to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Unfortunately, it did not give any indication as to when the game would arrive on tho..."
Expanding on previous rumours, here's another one! French gaming site Jeuxvideo is reporting Capcom "inadvertently announced the platforms for Street Fighter IV on a site reserved for the press," meaning we'll see it on consoles (PS3, Xbox 360, and also PC), this winter, no less.
The outlet didn't provide a link to the supposed site, but it's nice to think about, isn't it?
Well according to a Japanese Gaming Magazine this is what they currently believe is going to happen as they already claim this is under production by Capcom.
Nothing has been claimed on the matter in the view of Capcom though Capcom's producer Yoshinori Ono did claim in the past it was possible for the game to come over to the Nintendo Wii but then again he also said it was possible for it to come over to the Gameboy.
All we do know however is this game is still being planned for both ...
"Now, this in no way is meant to be taken as an indictment of the quality of Street Fighter IV as a whole -- the game could very well be great despite certain depictions of grotesque fiddler crab pincers. And sure, in the heat of battle, it's unlikely anyone will be focusing on what any character's thumbs look like. That said, I would offer this counterpoint: Look at that goddamn thumb. Seriously. It's as if an ichneumon wasp injected a large sack of eggs into her palm."
"Street Fighter IV will arrive in Japanese arcades this summer, and the company is currently seeking a distribution partner for a North American arcade release. No console editions have been announced, though PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions are expected."
You might not understand as to what the title is alluding to, but it's hinting to the theme of the new Street Fighter IV trailer - watercolours. This video shows-off a fight between classic brawler Chun-Li and a new character named Crimson Viper.
I wonder if we can play the game like this...
Don't want to get involved in the pre-order fuss for Street Fighter IV? Skip all that by pre ordering an actual arcade machine! For just over $23'000 you'll get the machine delivered to your door, they're taking pre-orders from America as well. So if you've got $23'000 burning a hole in your back pocket, this wonderful item is just waiting to be purchased.
"According to the guys at Kotaku Street Fighter IV is only half finished. Technically, Capcom still has till July, but thats not a lot of time in game development years. What might Capcom do come those hot summer months and the game is still incomplete? The marketing machine cannot be stopped, the proverbial trucks are waiting to rush the game to hungry fans around the world and yet Ken still only has one working leg "
Until more official word comes out, it seems Akuma has been spotted in Street Fighter 4, and check out what his character would look like in the new SF4.
They have kept the old tradition of leaving Akuma evil looking and demonic. He looks pretty evil from the picture, doesn't he?
A few new faces have been revealed for the upcoming Street Fighter film, which centers around Chun-Li. It may not be the best cast in terms of 'look-alikes' but if their acting is on-point, this film could be decent.
Most notably, Michael Clarke Duncan will be the heavyweight boxer, Balrog. This film and the upcoming Street Fighter IV game are to celebrate the franchise's 20th year anniversary, and here's hoping that they both deliver.
Japanese gaming site Famitsu have posted new screenshots from the arcade version of Street Fighter IV. The images, captured from the playable demo at the AOU 2008 Amusement Expo, show off the game's unique graphical style and reveal some of the fighters that will be made available for play in the final version set to be released later this year.
Among returning favourites such as Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li is a new female challenger called Crimson Viper. Concept artwork and gameplay stills of he...
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