When you think fighting games there may be many that come to mind but at the head of the pack are none other than Tekken and Street Fighter. Both of these games have been around for quite some time being pushed out by Namco and Capcom respectively. However, as you’re sure to know, Capcom is looking to push out a game dubbed Street Fighter X Tekken which is an entirely new IP from what we’ve seen out of the company in the past.
Well, if you thought that Street Fighter X Tekken was all Cpacom had planned for 2012 you’d be wrong. The reason I say this is because the company has just let us know that they actually have a second all new IP planned for release in 2012. Of course, there is virtually no information known about what this game will be like but it’s definitely something to keep on your radar.
Street Fighter is one of the most iconic fighting game franchises on the market today with many different iterations. Currently, the most recently available version of the game is Super Street Fighter IV out now for the Xbox 360 and PS3. However, there is another version coming out soon that is set exclusively for use within arcades appropriately dubbed Super Street Fighter IV Arcade. Included in this game are a few new characters including Yun and Yang from Street Fighter 3 in addition to Evil Ryu and Oni.
While there are no plans to release the game commercially here int he United States diehard Street Fighter fans may be interested to hear about it. The latest information we’ve been able to uncover about the game is a screen shot of Evil Ryu. As you can see, it’s quite obviously an evil version of Ryu – largely considered to be the face of Street Fighter.
Let’s hope Capcom gets around to releasing this version of Street Fighter for home consoles here in the US.
While there are legions of gamers who swear by their hardcore first person shooters including Call of Duty and Halo, there is a highly dedicated community mashing buttons, accruing carpal tunnel and kicking ass in the various fighting games. Leading th pack are franchises like Street Fighter and Tekken. While Tekken 6 is the latest installment of the Tekken series, Street Figher has amassed not one, but 3 different versions of the latest Street Fighter IV.
Released here in the US on April 27th, 2010 Super Street Fighter IV expanded on the original title adding a whole slew of new characters, extra moves and a boat load of new maps. However, past that, is Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition. This new and improved title includes Street Fighter III characters Yun and Yang in addition to Evil Ryu and Oni as secret bosses. Of course, Capcom also was nice enough to throw in some new EX moves.
Unfortunately, if you were thinking you’d be able to get your hands on the game outside of an arcade it seems that you’re going to be disappointed. Super Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono recently sat down with Japanese gaming mag Famitsu to say that there are no plans to port to game to home consoles. This is quite unfortunate for hardcore Street Fighter Fans who don’t have access to an arcade.
Perhaps this will change in the future – we’ll keep you posted.
The Street Fighter feature films have been known for being total shit. Yes, shit. The only thing that manages to do the good fighting series is the occasional fan made short film, like the one above.
Capcom is including a very unique feature with their latest title, Super Street Fighter IV. That feature is the Tournament Mode DLC pack which will be made available free of charge on May 15th.
Now, the game is set to drop for the Xbox 360 and PS3 on April 27th but when the Tournament Mode DLC pack is made available, you will be able to host a tournament with up to 8 players through Xbox Live or the Playstation Network.
This should definitely be good for the game considering video game leagues like Major League Gaming went the Tekken route instead of Street Fighter. Perhaps this will change their mind.
iPhone cases range from ridiculously ugly to ridiculously awesome. This case, given out by Capcom at this year’s GDC, falls into the ridiculously awesome category. As you can see it features the iconic Street Fighter phrase “Waiting for a New Challenger” and is most likely to market their brand new Street Fighter IV iPhone game.
Unfortunately, Capcom has no plans to ever sell this case. Major bummer. To eBay!
Capcom has recently stepped forward to let everyone know that there is a whole slew of Capcom Classics coming to the Playstation Network with the first dropping tomorrow, July 2nd.
These classics will be released in episodic packs with the first titled Capcom Classics Collection: Remixed. This first pack will feature hit arcade titles of yesteryear and will be fully playable on any time of PSP you have:
• 1941: Counter Attack
• Avengers
• Bionic Commando
• Black Tiger
• Block Block
• Captain Commando
• Final Fight
• Forgotten Worlds
• Last Duel
• Legendary Wings
• Magic Sword
• Mega Twins
• Quiz and Dragons
• Section Z
• Side Arms: Hyper Dyne
• The Speed Rumbler
• Street Fighter
• Strider
• Three Wonders
• Varth
Check back and we’ll keep you psoted as Capcom releases more information on upcoming Classics packs.
Despite Activision’s threats directed towards the Playstation platforms in which they said they will drop the PS3 unless Sony issues a price cut, things are looking a bit different on Capcom’s side of things.
When asked if Capcom will stop supporting the Playstation, community manager Shawn Baxter was quoted to have said:
I don’t see that happening. Monster Hunter has sold over 8.5 million on the PSP worldwide.
With popular franchises like Monster Hunter and Street Fighter stirring up all sorts of interest on the Playstation 3 it’s no wonder that Capcom looks to stay in the game. I mean, there are over 20 million PS3 users worldwide, it’s almost a no brainer.
Much of the attention for Street Fighter IV has been on the PS3 and Xbox 360 release date on April 24. However, the PC version will also be released soon, most likely summer. But to make sure you don’t miss the release of the PC version, the release date will be made official come May 1.
Over at the official Japanese Street Fighter IV blog, project manager Natsuki Shiozawa made a casual announcement in a post about the game’s upcoming Championship Mode features: The release date of the PC version will be revealed May 1. Shiozawa even ventured, “the game will be out this summer, before it gets super hot!”
If you are an avid follower of Street Fighter, here is your chance to come up with a great art work that can be entered into this competition hosted by Don’t Panic in preparation for the upcoming Street Fighter IV game.
All those artsy-fartsy types might look down on gamers when they can’t tell the difference between cubism and symmetrical art designs, but those artsy-fartsy folk couldn’t tell a Whirlwind Kick from a Hurricane Kick. That’s right, gamers get the chance to play connoisseur for some new SFIV art.
The design competition features artists from all over and actually lets gamers vote and comment on the artist’s work. There are prizes to be won and artwork to be bought. The interpretive pieces will also be accompanied by fan-work, which also happen to be available on the site. This means that gamers get to see how Ryu would look if he were actually drawn/painted to look Japanese, or get a full up-skirt view of Sakura’s rear-end.
