A tale eternally retold (and resold), the
Soul Calibur franchise will be making its Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 debut on
July 29th in North America. In case you haven't been staying
abreast with the fighting franchise's
ample development,
Soul Calibur IV sees the character roster expanding in an inverse proportion to the size of Ivy's clothes. At last count, the cast included an undead demon pirate,
a Sith lord, an asthmatic S&M fetishist and a
little green friend. Oh well, at least Spawn's not in this one.
As excited as we are, purchasing the game won't be as easy as simply walking to the store shelf and stuffing it into our trench coats, like we normally do. It seems Namco Bandai has constructed a chicane of decisions for us all: Want to play as Darth Vader right away? Get the PlayStation 3 version. Perhaps you'd prefer Yoda instead? That's the Xbox 360 version. Would you like a comic book, a "tournament kit" and "extra customization content?" Oh, you want the $79.99 Premium Edition ... don't you?
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But I do think the more important question is this.... Where is Darth Maul? That design was badass and I would love to see Darth Maul added as DLC.
Agreed. Hell, I regret working an extra shift back in the day - I missed the animated series of the Maxx. :\ Also, I'd be happy with a DARTH MAUL or MACE WINDU DLC later on. Hell, even GREVIOUS would be interesting to pull off.
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Its BEEN looking good on 360, they even unlocked an achievement while playing it lol!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rEOcSTerOc
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Silly.
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Even though it makes absolutely no difference to me coz I won't buy them =p I just thought I'd voice my opinion coz I can ;p (everyone else seems to right? >_>)
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However I'm still in shock that they even put Yoda and Vader in this game...its just so ridiculous.
As for Standard vs Premium depends on the artwork and these "customizable" features they're talking about. If its a big book and these features add some significant fun and depth to the game I'm all for it.
P.S. Graphics are everything but DAMN this game looks delicious from a visual standpoint IMO. I can't tell if theres any significant difference between the 360 and psTRIPLE versions but I'm going 360 cuz of the better online....
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Also because, based on your comments, you don't have a PS3 anyway.
Personally, I'll probably be picking up the 360 version as well, due to the online. They'll be selling Vader on the marketplace soon enough anyway.
Who cares if Vader and Yoda are in there anyway. They put Link and Spawn in the game before.
Yes I don't own a ps3 but I was just giving my opinion to any neutral person out there who happens to have both...
Or is considering buying a system for GTA IV alone (which is possible given the hype surrounding the game).
And yes I hate the piece of shit 3...however I'm more than willing to admit that in this instance the game (SCIV) will probably end up looking exactly the same as the 360 version...
I don't know what I said that was SO HORRIBLE. Take your typical sony fanboy arrogance and anger elsewhere. Its boring and played out.
@ zero
NOW YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE FULL POWER OF THE DARK SIDE!
God I'd love an edit feature Joystiq...surely you guys have enough money to add that one simple feature to this otherwise okay blog.
"I don't know what I said that was SO HORRIBLE. Take your typical sony fanboy arrogance and anger elsewhere. Its boring and played out."
and
"Lolz sony fanboys don't FLIP OUT.
Yes I don't own a ps3 but I was just giving my opinion to any neutral person out there who happens to have both..."
yet
"And yes I hate the piece of shit 3..."
Do you understand the full breadth of the hypocrisy of your post?? My GOD.
I must also point out, you added "NOW YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE FULL POWER OF THE DARK SIDE!" to your post, but you fail to realize that with this game, you can only do that with a PS3 (at first).. ;)
Man, get it together.
SO I can't quote ANYTHING from Star Wars thats related to the Dark Side because the ps3 is representing the Dark Side?
Are you fucking kidding me? Did you not read the post that zero made in jest? Am I not allowed to kid around in response to him?
On to your accusations of hypocrisy. How am I being hypocritical. I said something. They flipped out and attacked me. I responded to them by explaining what I meant to say and why I said it.
And I admitted that I hate the ps3 yet its version of the game will be just as good graphically as the 360. Just because I'm biased towards the 360 doesn't mean that my opinion doesn't matter or count. So really fuck off T H.
@ Fidilous
You and phranco have always been sony fanboys in my book. bst is neutral I guess just looking at his history.
I dont think baby sea tuna "attacked" you.. I think you're extremely emotional and sensitive.. again, evidenced by your posts. Ease up and just think a bit before you type.
LOL "fuck off".. I'm still grinning.. IT'S THE INTERNET!!!! I didn't back-hand your mom..! (or did I? heh)
I'll quote you.. "LOLZ don't FLIP OUT. Take your typical fanboy arrogance and anger elsewhere. Its boring and played out."
:)
I'm not extremely anything. You don't know me so shut up with all your psycho analysis bullshit.
Also its telling how you attack me for quoting something related to Star Wars out of no where because I said I'm getting the 360 version.
And I'm not your bro...later. When you want to be FAIR and look at it from both sides then you'll actually be making a point.
You see me as a Sony fanboy, alright. But if you actually payed attention, I'm much more of a troll slapper than anything. Which is where you likely get your misconception. Because you are a troll and I have to keep chasing you back under your bridge.
Really.
If you didn't care then why do you even bother to respond?
@ T H
I see that you want to fight just for the sake of fighting. This is just pointless and absolutely retarded. I don't have to defend myself to an arrogant person like you who obviously has selective vision when it come so the truth and fairness.
Back to the subject at hand, this iteration of Soul Calibur is some serious HD goodness.. I haven't purchased a next-gen fighter yet, so I'm looking forward.
LOL, I'm going to have to pocket that one.
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And I still don't get 360 fanboys calling out PS3 fanboys for being whiny, bitchy when they are exactly the same, your no better than PS3 fanboys, don't kid yourselves. I'm actually not seeing PS3 fanboys anymore, just annoying 360 fanboys bashing the PS3 whatever chance they get.
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Now, if only they'd rip off the 360's analog stick instead of the one they currently use...
But PSX comes pretty close. But on a game like SC, Analog will likely be used more. Fortunately, I like the even placement.
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Thanks, but no thanks.
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