Soul Calibur 4

[D Mac]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/soulcaliburiv/news.html?sid=6172472&om_act=convert&om_clk=multimodule&tag=multimodule;previews;title;3

Namco showed off a teaser trailer for Soul Calibur IV, the latest entry in its long-running weapon-based fighting series. The gameplay-light trailer featured a smattering of provocative text to tease the game's story, which appears to involve both the Soul Edge (seen in the original arcade game and its PlayStation conversion) and the Soul Calibur, the other powerful sword that's appeared in the series. The highlight of the short trailer was what appeared to be a trio of in-game character models for returning characters Ivy, Mitsurugi, and Nightmare. The text in the trailer hinted at an epic conflict that will find the fighters from the series facing off against evil, pugilistic forces. Beyond that, the only big news from the trailer is the game's 2008 release on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Because the trailer was short, our brief glimpse at the character models didn't offer much that hinted at gameplay, but we can say the characters looked shiny and quite upgraded from the PlayStation 2 game. Mitsurugi was sporting his familiar uniform and hairstyle, although they were much more detailed. Though Mitsurugi looked good, Ivy was the standout with her considerable assets being on ample display from various angles. For those concerned that the white-haired fighter was looking a little mannish in the recent entries of the series, she appears to be all femme and curvy, thanks to the detail provided by the new generation of consoles. One of the notable touches to the models was the level of detail on the clothing and accessories on the fighters. Ivy, in particular, was rocking some detailed stockings and accessories. Nightmare wasn't quite as provocative, but he looked like quite the bad a** with his buff and demonic elements given a high level of detail.

The trailer didn't give us much to go by, but a release from Namco Bandai promised we can expect both returning and new characters, as well as a battle system with which they will fight it out. The release also offered the existence of interactive arenas and new gameplay modes in the new game, but it did not elaborate on those features. Outside of these details, there's not much to say about Soul Calibur IV until Namco Bandai releases more information in the coming months.

[Kalyx triaD]

This game and Tekken 6 will own. My two favorite fighters right now are Tekken 5 and Soul Calibur 3, so I loved hearing about T6 and SC4 within weeks of each other. Hopefully Tekken Dark Resurrection Online will give Namco the time and experience to sharpen their online features.

[D Mac]

Also, they should bring the original Soul Edge and Soul Calibur arcade games to XBL. :y:

[darkpower]

Keep the character creation mode in there, and expand on that. They could really outdo the WWE games in that respect of things.

Also, I just thought of this. There is something that the SC series has been lacking in: blood. I'm serlous here, if you swipe someone with a sword or a blade, you're going to cut them, so let's not only see the cuts, but how the characters react to them and what happens afterwards. Maybe they would fight differently, they would not be able to fight as effectively as they would be used to, or the battle would end abruptly because they would pass out from loss of blood or something. Let the blade hits count for more than just another hit in the combo meter.

[Kalyx triaD]

Namco will never go the blood route, or have long term effects from damage in SC. I miss Bushido Blade, but I like SC how it is.

Soul Blade would be great for XBLA. They could do like DOA and add recent characters in Soul Blade's classic visual style.

[Funky Fly]

SSSSSSSEXY

I'm kinda glad that this isn't a PS3 exclusive. As much as I'd like all 3 systems to be doing well (competition among the consoles = gamers win), Sony just doesn't seem to want me to buy their shit anymore.

[Fignuts]

lol

"the game's story"

Oh, where to begin?

[Kalyx triaD]

The origin of the Soul Edge and how it relates to Soul Calibur. You may also wanna bring up the three treasures and they involve Kilik and Xiangua.

[Fignuts]

Great googly moogly, triad.

[Kalyx triaD]

I study what I play with. I can't stand when someone's in to something but can't explain it's history fictional or otherwise. Gotta be educated consumers.

[SuperSlim]

now that... that is hot.

Definitely cannot wait for a release of that. And also see more vids and stuff. SC3 is my fav. game right now and I've been waiting for number 4 to see how they could possibly top SC3.

[mrslackalack]

looks pretty sharp

[St. Jimmy]

http://www.bradygames.com/content/downloads/connected/soulcal3/rock.jpg
ROCK MAD. ROCK SMASH.

[Skippord]

lol Fignuts

[Kalyx triaD]

I always wondered when they'd add Rock's adopted son Bongo. He's supposed to be old enough to fight and such.And I hope Amy gets more attention than, though I didn't play her updated form in the arcade re-release.

[Reavant]

Is Spawn returning in it??? cuz i love him in the gayest way possible

[Kalyx triaD]

It would've made sense that Spawn's moves be one of the Bonus Characters in SC3.

[Kalyx triaD]

Online play confirmed, BTW. Yay.

[D Mac]

A new trailer showing the fighting.

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[Kalyx triaD]

Badass. So projectiles are getting a bigger role in combat now. I wonder who that new kid was in the armor...

[ClockShot]

Looks great. I just hope they load it up with all the old moves they took out in Soul Calibur 3 and throw those in with some new ones in Soul Calibur 4.

[Funky Fly]

Looks great. I just hope they load it up with all the old moves they took out in Soul Calibur 3 and throw those in with some new ones in Soul Calibur 4.
I kinda liked Maxi's new moveset from SC3 better.

I'm more concerned about balance tho. fkghkgfdhjkf Xianghua was insanely overpowered.

[Fignuts]

I read in PSM that balance issues have been addressed.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

They need to bring back weapon breaks.

[D Mac]

Looks like Sigfried had some magic ice spell or something.

[Kalyx triaD]

Crystals. He's down with crystals now...

[ClockShot]

New trailer out at CES.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29535.html

Words cannot describe the big surprise at the end.

[Blitz]

New trailer out at CES.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29535.html

Words cannot describe the big surprise at the end.

ARE YOU FUCKING JOKING AROUND WITH ME RIGHT NOW WOWWWWWWWWWWW

[Blitz]

Aww just read that (spoiler-Yoda is 360 exclusive while Vader is PS3 exclusive. Not that Yoda isn't cool, but I wanna play as Vader :'( )

[Vietnamese Crippler]

OMG WHAT

[Shaggy]

You know....wouldnt that just cut right through the sword and kill the opponent?

[Kalyx triaD]

dkaqjhglfiwuegfiwuelgvfiwupevhf;wjegfcviuqeCFGQHELicufhw~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DSVASVWFWEFcwjiehfwjilhfjhwj efghijhweliuh;ifchiuqwpi;oef

[Fignuts]

FUCK

Now I have to buy the ps3 AND 360 version.

[Jeritron]

Some more to excite you...

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3165334

[D Mac]

Aww just read that (spoiler-Yoda is 360 exclusive while Vader is PS3 exclusive. Not that Yoda isn't cool, but I wanna play as Vader :'( )

Kinda sucks, hope they have Create A Character.

[Blitz]

Dear God, if Luke Skywalker and Darth Maul also are in this game by some twist of fate, I'm gonna cum. I dunno how else to say it.

[Kalyx triaD]

Cum in your pants?

[D Mac]

At least be able to create them.

[Skippord]

I honestly ejaculated watching that video

[Jeritron]

http://download.gamevideos.com/SCIVPics/02.jpg (http://www.1up.com/do/slideshow?pager.offset=0&mt=0&cId=3148460&mId=3467736)

[Kalyx triaD]

With the game being online enabled, meet a few of my tools of destruction...

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/848/848836/soulcalibur-iv-20080131100240696.jpghttp://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/848/848836/soulcalibur-iv-20080131100233664.jpg

If you could best them, and only then, you can face my Nighty and Xianghua.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[U-Warrior]

So is this game gonna be 60fps on both systems? Because I know a couple multiplatform games came at less fps on the the PS3.

[Kalyx triaD]

Its a given on 360 and I think Namco could pull it out of PS3's ass.

[U-Warrior]

Really can't wait till developers get a hold of how to utilize ps3's hardware better. All this research on multiplatform games I want is annoying.

[Funky Fly]

It's a matter of shitty architecture and shittier dev kits on Sony's part. Once developers get more experience and more time with the newer better dev kits, I'm sure all the multiplatform games will become more equal in quality.

[Kalyx triaD]

Release Date and New Gameplay Details:

Game drops July 29.

"Critical Finisher"

Soulcalibur IV will feature an all-new Critical Finisher system. This time there will be another gauge under the characters' Health Meter, known as the Soul Gauge. This meter will fill up when attacking and decrease when guarding. When the meter is empty, the opponent can do a strike that breaks off a part from the character's armor, altering their appearance and making them weaker for the remainder of the match. There are also three green boxes below the gauges, reflecting the state of the characters armor: high, mid, or low.

If the character manages to empty out the opponent's Soul Gauge again, they will get a short chance to perform a powerful Critical Finisher, which will kill the opponent instantly. Each character has their own personal Critical Finisher. Namco says that they developed the Soul Gauge to decrease the benefits from constant guarding, thus giving the game a faster tempo. [14] It subsequently would make the matches more offensive, as well.

I like it.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/867/867038/soul-calibur-iv-images-20080416021602306.jpg

[Funky Fly]

I can see how the new system works for someone like Sigfried, but what armor can say Ivy afford to shed?

[Dark-Slicer Diago]

I hear that Funky, she's already wearing close to nothing and we don't need a half nude fighter.

[Kalyx triaD]

I hear that Funky, she's already wearing close to nothing and we don't need a half nude fighter.

Are you freakin crazy?

[Kalyx triaD]

http://news.filefront.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sc43.jpg

I can beat your ass with that hot bitch up there.

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/870/870727/soulcalibur-iv-20080430002603445.jpg

Next gen tech at it's finest hour: See-Thru clothing.

[D Mac]

My roomate just got a PS3, so I'll be able to play both versions. :cool:

[Kalyx triaD]

Two New (Bonus) Characters:

For the record, Bonus Characters are characters that popular anime and manga artist create for Namco. Some characters are established while others are completely new. In SC3, it was pretty obvious which were Bonus Characters without seeing what bracket they were selected from, but the jump in visuals make the new BCs look as great as the core and guest characters. Anyway, here's two new characters:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2938/1211041165081no4.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d68/BaneWolfCT/Whatever/1210861423691.jpg

The second one, Shura, looks awesome.

[Kalyx triaD]

More Bonus Characters:

Also note that although these BCs may have some story that puts them in the Soul universe, like the Star Wars guys, try not to take them seriously.

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/867/867038/soul-calibur-iv-images-20080416021542353.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/867/867038/soul-calibur-iv-images-20080416021522322.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

My Main Bitch:

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/855/855929/soulcalibur-iv-20080229095918853.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

In-Game Shots Of Shura, Ashlotte, And Setsuka:

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/876/876308/soulcalibur-iv-20080523095923472.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/876/876308/soulcalibur-iv-20080523095925347.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/876/876308/soulcalibur-iv-20080523095904895.jpg

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/876/876308/soulcalibur-iv-20080523095908613.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/876/876308/soulcalibur-iv-20080523095927426.jpg

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/876/876308/soulcalibur-iv-20080523095929519.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/876/876308/soulcalibur-iv-20080523095931597.jpg
No pin-ups of the Counter-Hit Queen, but Setsuka's lookin good so far.

[D Mac]

sexxy

[U-Warrior]

Have no idea who any of those bonus characters are.

[Kalyx triaD]

I just... fuckin... named them.

[Kalyx triaD]

Star Wars Character Gameplay:

Darth Vader, Exclusive to PS3 (for now)
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Yoda, Exclusive to 360 (for now)
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I really wanna play with Vader, but even Skywalker can't make me choose PS3 in a multiplatform choice. Eventually it won't matter anyway.

[U-Warrior]

I just... fuckin... named them.


I could name Gordan Warblesmith from Albany, NY, but that doesn't mean you have any fuck idea who he is.

[Kalyx triaD]

Shura is the hot bitch with the katanas. Ashlotte is the robot girl. Setsuka is the blond with the umbrella/sword.

[U-Warrior]

The left side of my brain just looked at the right side of my brain and said, "It's dark in here, and we may die."

[Kalyx triaD]

Wow.

[Funky Fly]

lol

Some of those bonuse bitches look like fuked up create a characters, mang.

[Kalyx triaD]

They were designed by manga artist for Namco. I assume their pieces are in the CAS mode...

[Blitz]

Not gonna lie, I am madly attracted to Shura, despite her being a cartoon.

[U-Warrior]

They were designed by manga artist for Namco. I assume their pieces are in the CAS mode...

If they're not from something, then they're not bonus characters. Just new characters.

Sweet merciful christ impaled on a giant candy cane.

[Kalyx triaD]

Bonus Characters, as defined by SC3's system, are characters that do not have fleshed out move-sets and are loosely tied to the in-game story. Think of them as director's cut characters. Some, like Amy from part 3, can graduate to full character state complete with full move-lists and balance tune-ups.

Characters from other franchises are Guest Characters. SC3 had none, SC2 had three, SCL had one, and SC4 has 2.

[Funky Fly]

I'll impale you on my candy cane. :mad:

[Funky Fly]

Ok, that was just gay. My b.

[Reavant]

Star Wars Character Gameplay:

Darth Vader, Exclusive to PS3 (for now)
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Yoda, Exclusive to 360 (for now)
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I really wanna play with Vader, but even Skywalker can't make me choose PS3 in a multiplatform choice. Eventually it won't matter anyway.
what do u mean? vader is eventually going to be on 360 as well?

[Funky Fly]

These days, console exclusives aren't really all that exclusive. I'm sure a few months (or even weeks) after the game is out, Vader will be available as DLC on 360 and Yoda will be DLC on the PS3.

[Kalyx triaD]

For You Fans Of Star Wars: Force Unleashed:

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His stiff movement makes me believe he's a Guest/Bonus Character that'll be used as a template to create your own Star Wars fighter in the Create A Soul mode. Calling it now.

[Kalyx triaD]

Shots of the Secret Apprentice:

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/880/880204/soulcalibur-iv-20080609000051844.jpg

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/880/880204/soulcalibur-iv-20080609000040313.jpg

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/880/880204/soulcalibur-iv-20080609000032313.jpg
Slow down kid, you're not quite there yet...

[U-Warrior]

Yeah, given what Namco/Bandai probably paid to get star wars involved, I doubted that it would end with Vader and Yoda. But here's hoping we get some more recognizable people like Maul and Luke, as DLC.

[Kalyx triaD]

Hell yeah to Darth Maul, he would bring a cool style to the game. Not so much with Luke though.

[U-Warrior]

C'mon, his "flailing the lightsaber about, as if he were trying to kill a bat" style is invincible.

[D Mac]

If Darth Maul is not gonna be in at least have it where you can create him.

I wonder if the Double Bladed Lightsaber is gonna be in Create a Soul.

[Kalyx triaD]

Let's say no for now.

[Kalyx triaD]

There's a rumor that God of War's Kratos will be featured in the PS3 version.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

That would be fucking amazing.

[Kalyx triaD]

What would be amazing is Halo's Arbiter with his Energy Sword in the 360 version. Seeing as how Soul Calibur wants to be this kind of fiesta bowl of characters.

[Reavant]

SPAWN!!!!!

[Kalyx triaD]

Character Select:

http://www.fightersgeneration.com/newspics/sc4-select.jpg

[Blitz]

Pre-ordered :y:

I look forward to having some titanic battles with Kalyx online. He will likely slaughter me, however.

[Kalyx triaD]

Most likely.

But that isn't the point, I don't think we've had a real fighting game to play around here online. And we are getting better at the whole TPWW meet-up thing. Pretty soon it'll be... normal? It could depend on the game; I've probably played with RoXer more than anyone in Tetris Splash of all games. And if anyone wants some Rock Band quickplay try to catch me.

[D Mac]

Pre-ordered :y:

I look forward to having some titanic battles with Kalyx online. He will likely slaughter me, however.

As will I, son.

[Funky Fly]

Gotta get a gold account, mang.

[Kalyx triaD]

Demo Gameplay @ Anime XPo:

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Sorry for the quality, but it's new footage. I like Mitsu's new 2KB (Down+Kick, Vertical) and its bounce property. I'm not a Mitsu player primarily but I mess with him when I don't wanna feed others to my core team. Can't wait.

[D Mac]

Mits looks cool. Like a more modern, buffer Mits.

[D Mac]

Hope they give us a demo.

[Reavant]

is nightmare and the guy fighting mits in that demo the same guy?

[D Mac]

Siegfried

[Kalyx triaD]

Different people since part 3. Sieg uses Nightmare's old style (with the old Night Side stances and such) while Nightmare got a style of his own built off the old style with a single stance and a shadow step (which I will terrorize you with).

[Kalyx triaD]

Yet Another Bonus Character:

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/7903/1215437160865rt7.jpg

Call me crazy, but I think they're trying to pull some female gamers with roster being female heavy.

[Kalyx triaD]

More Pix:

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/884/884936/soulcalibur-iv-20080627001107921.jpg

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/877/877247/soulcalibur-iv-20080528000235265.jpg

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/870/870727/soulcalibur-iv-20080430002621085.jpg

[Funky Fly]

So an ogre chick with an oversized club? Could be cool.

[Kalyx triaD]

Just so some of you guys don't blow a casket when you play with these Bonus Characters; like last time these characters will have move-sets that are stripped down versions of the main characters. Kami up there will have Seigfried's moves for example, while also having some experimental moves that didn't make it on the main characters list, but gives the Bonus Characters some flair.

[Funky Fly]

I get the feeling they could probably add a lot of unique movesets, but don't so that they can get the game out sooner. A lot of those stripped down bonus styles were cool, but some were half assed.

[Kalyx triaD]

Li Long and Hwang's were the best, they seemed like wholly original sets.

[Funky Fly]

Well Hwang was a character in Soul Edge/Blade and SC1.

[Kalyx triaD]

I know, he was replaced by Yunsung style and story wise. I guess they felt he was more a foil for Mina. Oddly enough, his story crosses paths with Talim now.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/01trans.jpghttp://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/02trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/03trans.jpghttp://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/04trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/05trans.jpghttp://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/06trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/07trans.jpghttp://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/08trans.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Gameplay:

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My Maxi play will look nothing like that I assure you.

[Funky Fly]

2 weeks. Fuuuuuuck... can't wait.

[Kalyx triaD]

New Shots of the New (Bonus) Chick:

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/889/889981/soulcalibur-iv-20080715032039211.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/889/889981/soulcalibur-iv-20080715032035117.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/889/889981/soulcalibur-iv-20080715032023821.jpg

Why does she look familiar..?

[Funky Fly]

Gotta say, I really like the little details this time around like the stitching and wear and tear in the characters' clothing.

[ClockShot]

I just checked out the Critical Finisher video on gametrailers.com. I gotta say, ALOT of those are just god awful. Maybe like 3 or 4 are worth pulling off. Kinda hoping each player has another one to perform

Other than that, bring on wednesday.

[Kalyx triaD]

I probably won't even go for CFs unless I really wanna end it instantly when I can. Other than that a good old KO will send the message home that I kicked your ass.

[D Mac]

Will have to wait until this weekend to get this. :mad:

[Kalyx triaD]

Probably won't play online for a couple of days anyway; I got a few local guys that make up my fighting games circle. But I will be online to take up challenges eventually.

[Funky Fly]

Getting this shit Tuesday morning. At a discount because my brother works at Blockbuster.

[KingofOldSchool]

I'm getting it for free. :cool:

[Funky Fly]

Well fuck me in the ass...

[Funky Fly]

No, really... fuck me in the ass. :naughty:

[Juan]

Star Wars Character Gameplay:

Darth Vader, Exclusive to PS3 (for now)
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:drool:

[D Mac]

No, really... fuck me in the ass. :naughty:

I'm busy with Kane Knight, that bitch is too much work.

[Destor]

Supposed to go to a tournamanet tonight at mdnight for a chance to win this game.

[ClockShot]

Got the call a little while ago saying this would be in tomorrow.

[Blitz]

Same here.

[Destor]

If I win I will have it tonight, cause I'm not paying for it.

[Shaggy]

I wanted to get it but was willing to wait....

Then today at work we got this bad ass door sized poster in that you get if you pick up a copy of the game. Now i think im gonna fork out the money just so I can get the poster.

[D Mac]

8.7 from IGN

They said Yoda was a waste and should be ignored.

[Kalyx triaD]

Playing it in 2 minutes. Not online ofcourse.

[ClockShot]

Brought mine home and installing right now.

[Kalyx triaD]

Alot of fighters are coming out this year, but the best already presented itself. In a way, this feels like Soul Calibur 3 - or what it should have been. The slower pacing feels like SC1 (or rather... Tekken?) and makes you think out your attacks with a clearer mind. The Critical Finishers will not be something that happens often, not in an even fight anyway.

Love the game; I look forward to killing you real soon.

[ClockShot]

Apprentice is a BITCH to beat. Took me little over half an hour.

Anywho, couple more characters to unlock and buy, and then I'll start going deep into this.

[Kalyx triaD]

Hard Mode, eh? The CPU gets petty... real petty about winning. Anybody know if the 'tag mode' is available for multiplayer? Its... awesome.

[Funky Fly]

So far pretty cool. The Tower mode is where you unlock most of the shit by the looks of things. Haven't gotten much more than 15 minutes in thanks to having to share the tv.

[Kalyx triaD]

Dude, your ass is mine.

And I'm gonna beat you in Soul Calibur 4.

[Blitz]

Fucking Apprentice. Fuck that guy.

Also Yoda kinda sucks. Maybe I'm just not used to his style.

[Kalyx triaD]

No, he sucks. I banned him from serious sessions. Well, it isn't so much he sucks - its just when used properly he wouldn't be fair at all.

Bring on Vader.

[Funky Fly]

Yeah, what is the deal here? Yoda is useless in the hands of a jobber, but give him to someone who is half decent and he is fucking god tier.

[D Mac]

Rented the PS3 version. My nephew rented 360 version. Vader is definately better then Yoda. Gonna beat the story of Yoda and never play the 360 version again, and buy the PS3 version soon.

[D Mac]

Is there anyway to create your character with a lightsaber? Can't seem to find it. I unlocked The Apprentice and still don't have his fighting style or Vader's.

[Kalyx triaD]

Don't think so.

Played online: Pray for a 'Blue' connection. Green and below is asking for frustration. Blue connection is still a nano-sec behind true offline multiplayer, but it works when you get used to the timing.

[D Mac]

So you can't create a Jedi. That's fucking bullshit. :mad:

[ClockShot]

Is there anyway to create your character with a lightsaber? Can't seem to find it. I unlocked The Apprentice and still don't have his fighting style or Vader's.

Sort of. As soon as I got through Vader's arcade and unlocked Apprentice, the first thing I did was create a new model of Vader and gave him a stronger lightsaber. You should be able to do it with everybody.

[KingofOldSchool]

Rented the PS3 version. My nephew rented 360 version. Vader is definately better then Yoda. Gonna beat the story of Yoda and never play the 360 version again, and buy the PS3 version soon.

They are releasing Vader and possibly more Star Wars characters via DLC.

[Kalyx triaD]

So who has this for 360? I only see Alva52 online with it.

[ClockShot]

Not I.

[Kalyx triaD]

Blitz has it, he's on the leaderboard.

[Dark-Slicer Diago]

My brother has this for 360, I might be getting it for PS3 later though; he's SoulGrinder 40K incase any of you want to play him.

[Boomer]

Vader has supposedly been found on the 360 disc...so the content might already be there. No reliable sources but crappy game websites and Youtube so far.

[Kalyx triaD]

That news should be big enough to warrant real coverage, so I'm gonna say bust for now.

[U-Warrior]

Yeah, Vader is actually somewhat of a beast if you know how to properly use his force powers.

[Blitz]

Blitz has it, he's on the leaderboard.
That is somewhat odd, considering I've only played the game a few times, and not even online yet.

[RoXer]

Got it yesterday.

I'm sure everyone has created their version of Hulk, right?

My Gambit ftw...

[Destor]

That is somewhat odd, considering I've only played the game a few times, and not even online yet.Wow, you're pretty good.

[U-Warrior]

That is somewhat odd, considering I've only played the game a few times, and not even online yet.

If you've done Tower of Souls, or Arcade mode, your score gets ranked online.

[Kalyx triaD]

Got it yesterday.

I'm sure everyone has created their version of Hulk, right?

My Gambit ftw...

When I get back on Live your ass is mine. My Nightmare is a God-Beast now, and Taki will make you cry.

[Blitz]

I have not yet played online, for fear of utter slaughter.

[Kalyx triaD]

Have a few Player Matches to get started. Look for blue or green connection, kick everyone else. Get a feel for the game.

[Reavant]

so is vader on the 360 version or not cuz if hes not, im not buying the game

[Requiem]

Yoda is on the 360 version, Vader is on the PS3. Who cares about Vader? Yoda is 2362345 times better than Vader in every way.

[Reavant]

you are wrong

[Reavant]

about the compairisons.... i knew yoda was on the 360 nd vader n the ps3 but there was talk earlier on this thread of vader on the 360

[Funky Fly]

I'm betting they'll put each one on the other version as dlc.

[Extreme Angle]

Yoda plays terribly. I rented this from blockbuster. Voldo was my character until I found my favourite Tekken Character, Yoshimitsu. God help.

[Boomer]

I brought Vader on the 360 up. I'm still not fully convinced, but the video seems real. So yeah, probably DLC, unfortunately just to unlock a character already on the disk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRGKhkn6vbY

[Kalyx triaD]

http://xboxlivemedia.ign.com/xboxlive/image/article/921/921033/soulcalibur-iv-20081017102440833.jpg

[D Mac]

IGN:

October 17, 2008 - Namco Bandai confirmed today something that pretty much everyone has been expecting since the announcement of a tie-up with Star Wars for Soul Calibur IV. Darth Vader and Yoda, previously exclusive to, respectively, the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, will be accessible to all shortly in the form of paid download content.

In Japan, where this news was first announced, Yoda will be on offer to PS3 owners for 600 yen. Darth Vader will run 400 Microsoft Points (about 600 yen). Both downloads will be available on October 23.

We'll let you know specifics on markets other than Japan once Namco Bandai shares them.

[Requiem]

Segfreid is amazing btw.

[Kalyx triaD]

Nightmare > Siegfried

With Nighty in my hands ofcourse.

[Requiem]

Nah.. Siegfried is the god of combos. I used to think Nightmare was the tits, but Siegfried is pretty much better in every way. Kilik is my second favorite.

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't remember Sieg having enough stun chains to be a combo God, but you might be doing something I never seen (doubt it). Kilik's move-set is awesome, but I don't like Kilik himself - I made a clone. His moves are very effective, especially at stun traps and baiting.

[D Mac]

Yeah I downloaded Vader. Kicked Yoda's ass with him the first time but the Apprentice whipped my ass several times before I finally won.

[Kalyx triaD]

Can't wait to try him, although we're gonna ban him from play sessions anyway.

[U-Warrior]

Vader isn't overpowered, like yoda and the apprentice. He' still deadly in good hands, but no more so, than anyone else.

[Kalyx triaD]

Still didn't buy Vader but I had many matches with him. He is more balanced than Starkiller and Yoda - and Algol even. I probably won't play with him anyway, I'm turned off by his newb-attracting popularity.

Me and RoXer had some matches and he's better than I expected. Where the Hell are the rest of you guys?

[U-Warrior]

TPWW isn't really a fighting game community. And mine is for PS3.

[Funky Fly]

I'm all for fighting youse guys, but I haven't been able to connect to ANY matches in SC4 online thus far.

[U-Warrior]

Funkalicious Flyicous, you gotta get guilty gear from xbox originals so you can show me how to get slick and nasty in that game.

[Funky Fly]

Waste of cash, as I already have it for PS2. :'(

[U-Warrior]

Why do you hae to be so gay?

[Kalyx triaD]

Me and RoXer better not be the only ones playing Street Fighter 4.

[Funky Fly]

Why don't they just crank out a true sequel for the 360? Battle Phantasia ain't gonna cut it and PS3 gets BlazBlue (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlazBlue), the spiritual sequel.

[U-Warrior]

Because I have like 50+ games, most of which I havn't finished, and many that I've barely begun. Fucking sucks having all three consoles. I thought I'd have a grand old time. Because of work, and the fact that I have a social life, I can't get past 2 missions in a game, before I'm buyin 3 more.

God I hate this era of constant great games.

[U-Warrior]

Actually, counting the PSN, LIVE arcade, Wii VC, and PC games, I prolly have over 100.

[Funky Fly]

Oh I am all about SF4

[U-Warrior]

There's also been a lot of talk within capcom about finally rereleasing MvC 2. I was fucking nasty at that and tekken.

[Funky Fly]

Fuuuuuck. Also have that for PS2. Was a bitch to find, too.

[U-Warrior]

prolly cost some mad dough too.

Megaman X collection was def hard to find in stores.

[Funky Fly]

$120

[RoXer]

There's also been a lot of talk within capcom about finally rereleasing MvC 2. I was fucking nasty at that and tekken.

I will be so mad if they actually release it on XBLA because I just bought it like 3 months ago for $80.

[U-Warrior]

Came directly from a Capcom rep at either E3 or TGS. Forget which.

But yeah, point is, they're doing something with it.

[U-Warrior]

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, and Gears of War 2 both come out this week. I've completed 3 missions inFarcry 2, and I'm not even halfway throug fallout 3.

[Funky Fly]

Yeah, the gaming industry seriously needs to learn to time these releases more evenly. Fuck.

[Kalyx triaD]

Me and RoXer got owned by some newb chick. RoXer mostly, though.

[RoXer]

X,X,X,Y,X,Y,A,X,X,Y,B,B,B,B,X,Y,X, PERFECT!

:mad:

[Kalyx triaD]

Just blame lag. I did. And I feel great.

[Kalyx triaD]

Niggas can't touch me.