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"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."
"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."
"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."
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..."
"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."
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.
"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."
"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."
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...
"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..."
"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...
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!"
"Minimum
OS: Windows XP
CPU: Intel Pentium4 2.0GHz or higher
RAM: 1GB or higher
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
Sound: DirectSound compatible, DirectX 9.0c (or higher) compatible
Input Devices: Mouse, Keyboard
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OS: Windows Vista
CPU: Intel Core2Duo 2.0GHz or higher
RAM: 2GB or higher
HDD: 10GB of free space or more
Video Card:..."
"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."
"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."
"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 ..."
"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."
"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.
"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."
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.
"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."
"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'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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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 "
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.
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
http...
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.
"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."
"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..."
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.
"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"
"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.""
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:
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:
Capcom's website for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2008 has went up today, along with the publisher's current lineup for the show:
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.
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:
"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."
""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'...
"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."
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.
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.
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