Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Video: The elusive iPhone Shoryuken]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/video-the-elusive-iphone-shoryuken/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/video-the-elusive-iphone-shoryuken/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/video-the-elusive-iphone-shoryuken/#comments The jury is still out on Street Fighter IV for iPhone, but let it be known: You probably won't pull off a Shoryuken -- the "Rising Dragon Fist" -- on your first try. Or the second. Or the third.

We learned this very quickly when trying out the game at Capcom's Fight Club event during GDC. Granted, there is a simplified input configuration -- which we discovered after this video was shot -- but longtime Street Fighter fans could get a tad miffed by all the whiffs.

Should you make the $10 investment for SFIV, on your phone, you'll probably want to spend some time in the game's expansive "Dojo" training mode before hitting the world circuit.

JoystiqVideo: The elusive iPhone Shoryuken originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Applecapcomgdc-2010iPodsfivstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivvideoWed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PC Street Fighter IV only $20 from Impulse, GFW On Demand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/pc-street-fighter-iv-only-20-from-impulse-gfw-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/pc-street-fighter-iv-only-20-from-impulse-gfw-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/06/pc-street-fighter-iv-only-20-from-impulse-gfw-on-demand/#comments Following last week's killer deal on Batman: Arkham Asylum, Games for Windows on Demand continues its series of game sales with Street Fighter IV. Right now, the service is offering Capcom's fighter for 50 percent off, knocking the price down to a palatable $19.99. Or, if you prefer, Impulse is also offering it for the same price. Of course, it's worth noting that Super Street Fighter IV will be released in just a month, so you might just skip the whole thing and wait for a couple of weeks.

Unless, of course, the allure of "a nifty little special set of things" is just too much to resist.

Source - Games on Demand Spring Sale
Source - Street Fighter IV on Impulse

[Via 1UP]

JoystiqPC Street Fighter IV only $20 from Impulse, GFW On Demand originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomgames-for-windows-livegames-on-demandimpulsesfivstreet-fighter-ivSat, 06 Mar 2010 01:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: Car-bashing bonus stage returns in Super Street Fighter IV]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/car-bashing-bonus-stage-in-super-street-fighter-iv/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/car-bashing-bonus-stage-in-super-street-fighter-iv/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/car-bashing-bonus-stage-in-super-street-fighter-iv/#comments After scans from Famitsu all but confirmed it, Capcom today revealed that the crescendo of humanity vs. his own creations - car bashing - will return in Super Street Fighter IV. Though the image of Juri above is all we're offered by Capcom-Unity for now, various Capcom staff Twitter accounts lead us to believe we'll be hearing more about this bonus stage next week. In the meantime, we've dropped an excellent video of John Cleese beating up a car with a stick for you just after the break. You're welcome.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bonus-stagecapcomcar-bashingfightingjuriMicrosoftmini-gamesfivssfivstreet-fightersuper-street-fighter-ivXbox-360Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Left 4 Dead, GTAIV, SFIV join Xbox Platinum Hits]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/left-4-dead-gtaiv-sfiv-join-xbox-platinum-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/left-4-dead-gtaiv-sfiv-join-xbox-platinum-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/left-4-dead-gtaiv-sfiv-join-xbox-platinum-hits/#comments Microsoft has announced that several new titles will soon be joining the ranks of the Xbox 360's budget priced Platinum Hits line. The new additions include some seriously heavy hitters, namely Grand Theft Auto IV, Street Fighter IV, Left 4 Dead, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Saints Row 2. Microsoft's announcement (oh so conveniently) neglected to mention prices for any of the titles, but a quick check around the ol' internet points to a price of $29.99 for most of the new additions (though SFIV curiously seems pegged around $40 for the moment).

We should also point out that while these are some legitimately great games, both SFIV and Force Unleashed are receiving upgraded, budget versions in the near future -- Ultimate Sith Edition later this year and Super Street Fighter IV in early 2010. It's also worth noting Left 4 Dead is receiving a full-blown sequel only a month from now.

Microsoft has also announced that retailers will be offering a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" promotion for Xbox 360 Platinum Hits through October 31, though the release makes no mention of which retailers are doing so. We've contacted Microsoft for more information on the promotion.

JoystiqLeft 4 Dead, GTAIV, SFIV join Xbox Platinum Hits originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealsgrand-theft-auto-ivgtaivleft-4-deadMicrosoftplatinum-hitssaints-row-2sfivStar-Wars-The-Force-Unleashedstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-ivXbox-360Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Super Street Fighter IV unveiling tomorrow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/28/rumor-super-street-fighter-iv-unveiling-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/28/rumor-super-street-fighter-iv-unveiling-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/28/rumor-super-street-fighter-iv-unveiling-tomorrow/#comments
 Capcom recently launched one of the most nebulous video game teaser sites in recent history, hinting at an update for Street Fighter IV. All said site displays is a short video clip of what we believe is the music video for A-ha's "Take On Me" spliced together with footage of some sort of fluorescent fluid swirling lazily down a toilet drain. Also, a date and time: "2009.09.29. 17:00 JST." Whoa. Capcom's on Joystiq Standard Time, too?
Fortunately, French site JV247 has received a few purported, light-shedding screenshots from an anonymous source at Capcom. If legit, these screens reveal the existence of the oft-rumored Super Street Fighter IV -- a retail game (or perhaps just a DLC expansion) that will add at least two Street Fighter regulars to the game: Juri and T. Hawk (seen above). These screens look like the real deal, but details from the source are scant.

Stay tuned -- an official announcement is expected within the next 24 hours.

JoystiqRumor: Super Street Fighter IV unveiling tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomfightingMicrosoftrumorsfivstreet-fightersuper-street-fighter-ivteaserthunder-hawkXbox-360Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Shoryuken expect a Street Fighter IV sequel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/19/shoryuken-expect-a-street-fighter-iv-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/19/shoryuken-expect-a-street-fighter-iv-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/19/shoryuken-expect-a-street-fighter-iv-sequel/#comments It's not often that we get to post a breaking news, stop-the-presses kind of story about an impending sequel to a beloved franchise. Of course, that adage doesn't really apply to Street Figher, a series with more sequels and spin-offs than the Joystiq staff has fingers and toes. On the Japanese Street Fighter IV blog, Capcom's Natsuki Shiozawa intimated that an announcement regarding a sequel would be made in the near future. With TGS only a week away, we can only hope that such an announcement will be made then.

IGN quite rightly notes that an SFIV "sequel" doesn't necessarily equate to a brand new entry in the series. Given the series' history, it's easily possible that it could end up being an extension of the game, à la Street Fighter II Championship Edition. We might add that an SFIV refresh would be perfect for the impending holiday shopping season.

JoystiqShoryuken expect a Street Fighter IV sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomMicrosoftsfivstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-ivXbox-360Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Limited edition SFIV sticks at PAX, only 1000 being made]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/limited-edition-sfiv-sticks-at-pax-only-1000-being-made/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/limited-edition-sfiv-sticks-at-pax-only-1000-being-made/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/limited-edition-sfiv-sticks-at-pax-only-1000-being-made/#comments
click to enlarge Mad Catz has announced that it will be bringing a special limited edition of its Street Fighter IV Tournament Edition Fightsticks to the Penny Arcade Expo. And when we say limited, we mean it: Only 1,000 sticks will be made available -- 650 for Xbox and 350 for PS3 -- and the majority of them will be available exclusively from the Capcom booth at PAX. For those unable to attend, a "very limited stock" will be available at the Capcom and GameShark online stores.

The "Femme Fatale" joystick, as you can see above, is decked out with the ladies of Street Fighter IV, including Sakura, Crimson Viper, Chun-Li, Cammy and Rose. It's also packs a lilac color scheme, which seems appropriate given the bumps and bruises players will be doling out with it (virtual bumps and bruises, of course). The sticks will go on sale this Friday, September 4, on a first-come-first-serve basis, limited to two per customer.

If you want one, you'd best be quick.

Gallery: Mad Catz SFIV Femme Fatale Joystick

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JoystiqLimited edition SFIV sticks at PAX, only 1000 being made originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomMicrosoftsfivstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivXbox-360Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz SFIV FightSticks in stock at Capcom Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/24/mad-catz-sfiv-fightsticks-in-stock-at-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/24/mad-catz-sfiv-fightsticks-in-stock-at-capcom-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/24/mad-catz-sfiv-fightsticks-in-stock-at-capcom-store/#comments
Heads up! The Capcom Store received a long-awaited shipment of Mad Catz's official Street Fighter IV FightSticks today. Both the standard ($69.95/$79.95) and rarer Tournament Edition ($149.95) models are on sale for PS3 and Xbox 360. (Note: The FightPads are still out of stock.)

Still reading? You must not be interested. These bad boys go fast ... but are they built to last?

Gallery: Mad Catz Street Fighter IV controllers

Xbox 360 SFIV FightStick TournamentPS3 Street Fighter IV FightStickPS3 SFIV FighTPad RyuPS3 SFIV FightPad Chun Li

[Via Capcom Unity]

JoystiqMad Catz SFIV FightSticks in stock at Capcom Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcade-stickcontrollerfightstickmadcatzMicrosoftperipheralssfivstreet-fighter-ivstreet-fighter-iv-fightstickXbox-360Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter IV PC comes packin' ... a fightpad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/09/street-fighter-iv-pc-comes-packin-a-fightpad/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/09/street-fighter-iv-pc-comes-packin-a-fightpad/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/09/street-fighter-iv-pc-comes-packin-a-fightpad/#commentsFor the few of you out there waiting for a PC version of Street Fighter IV and who, simultaneously, had not prepared for playing the game with a keyboard and mouse, Capcom has luckily thought ahead. It's including a MadCatz Fight Pad in the $60 Games for Windows version of SFIV that'll be sold at your local brick and mortar. We're wondering how many folks are willing to snag one of these for the controller alone!

Problematically, the company has at once solved your problem and caused another -- how are you going to play against friends in your house with only one controller? Knowing that the arcade controllers released have come in fairly short supply, here's hoping the introduction of PC Street Fighter IV brings with it a bevy of the unfortunately necessary controllers to the market.

JoystiqStreet Fighter IV PC comes packin' ... a fightpad originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 May 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Poor Games For Windows Live. The branding and service have been so neglected that it actually gives us a little spring in our step to see someone embracing it, like the way we like to hear about Brad Pitt buying mosquito nets for poor countries.

Its latest benefactor is Street Fighter IV on the PC, which will use the service to provide multiplayer and Achievements when it arrives on home computers this summer. Out of curiosity, have any of you been waiting for a PC release to polish up your Tiger Uppercut?

[Thanks, The Weaponeer!]

JoystiqPC version of Street Fighter IV to feature Games For Windows Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomgames-for-windows-livegfwsfivstreet-fighter-ivTue, 28 Apr 2009 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Free Street Fighter IV 'Power Up Pack' now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/26/psa-free-street-fighter-iv-power-up-pack-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/26/psa-free-street-fighter-iv-power-up-pack-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/26/psa-free-street-fighter-iv-power-up-pack-now-available/#comments
Just a quick reminder that free Street Fighter IV DLC, called the Power Up Pack, is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. The pack comes with the new Championship Mode, which adds new tournament features and double-blind character selection. The pack also includes a new Replay Mode, which allows players on Xbox Live to download replays of matches, which even include the controller inputs used by each character.

The download clocks in at 16MB and, once again, it's free. Strangely, it appears the DLC is not available on PSN just yet. We'll be sure to let you know when it shows up.

Update: We apologize for the error, as the DLC has been available for the PlayStation 3 version as an update for a few days now.

JoystiqPSA: Free Street Fighter IV 'Power Up Pack' now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom has been combing the desert Europe looking for the best Street Fighter IV players around, Eurogamer reports. Utilizing the new Championship mode to track your Grade Points (which determines your overall rank in the standings, naturally), the contest is open starting today and ends on May 17. Then, on the week of May 30, the best 30 fighters from each of the participating countries -- UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain -- will be matched up to decide the champion of each nation. After that, the five winners will then be flown to a secret location (we're crossing our fingers for inside of a volcano) on the weekend of June 13 to compete for the grand prize: an Aerox R Yamaha scooter and matching SFIV jackets.

If you're a Joystiq reader, and you make it to the finals and win this scooter, we suggest you name it Sasha.

JoystiqCapcom looking for a few good Street Fighter IV Xbox 360 players in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomeuropefrancegermanyitalysashasfivspainstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-ivtournamentukFri, 24 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom: More MadCatz Street Fighter 4 controllers by April]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/capcom-more-madcatz-street-fighter-4-controllers-by-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/capcom-more-madcatz-street-fighter-4-controllers-by-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/17/capcom-more-madcatz-street-fighter-4-controllers-by-april/#comments
Good news for fighting game aficionados out of Capcom and MadCatz HQ today. A new shipment of the specialty controllers and arcade sticks for (and that should have come bundled with) Street Fighter IV will be available soon. Darin from the Capcom Unity Blog sends word that MadCatz will have a few units of the popular -- but somewhat problematic -- controllers by the end of this month and the end of April.

While the number of units isn't being thrown around, Capcom says there should be enough stock to take care of most, if not all, existing orders. As for the ability to one day walk into a store and freely purchase a unit off the shelf ... let's not talk crazy, folks.

JoystiqCapcom: More MadCatz Street Fighter 4 controllers by April originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcade-stickscapcommadcatzsfivsfiv-controllersstreet-fighter-ivTue, 17 Mar 2009 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo 3 back on top of Live charts, Halo Wars debuts at #6]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/halo-3-back-on-top-of-live-charts-halo-wars-debuts-at-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/halo-3-back-on-top-of-live-charts-halo-wars-debuts-at-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/halo-3-back-on-top-of-live-charts-halo-wars-debuts-at-6/#comments
Our very personal bestest friend, Major Nelson, has posted Xbox Live activity for the week of March 2nd. Halo continues its never-ending battle with Call of Duty with Halo 3 nudging World at War from the top spot. Call of Duty 4, Gears of War 2 (somehow) and GTAIV round out the top five.

The Halo series receives some backup this week, with newcomer Halo Wars debuting at number six. On top of that, the Halo Wars demo inched up the top ten, moving from the ninth most played to the eighth. FIFA 09 moves up a notch to number 9, shoving Street Fighter IV to the tenth spot.

Considering the limited edition of Halo Wars including the Mythic Map Pack, it might have had something to do with Halo 3 reclaiming the top spot. The big question now is whether or not Halo Wars can maintain its momentum. As one of the few RTS games to make a big splash on consoles, you can bet Microsoft is watching it closely.

JoystiqHalo 3 back on top of Live charts, Halo Wars debuts at #6 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-dutycall-of-duty-4call-of-duty-world-at-warfifa-09gtaivhalohalo-3halo-warslive-top-tensfivTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[SFIV Tiger Uppercuts PC this summer, may include Mad Catz fighting stick]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/sfiv-tiger-uppercuts-pc-this-summer-may-include-mad-catz-fighti/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/sfiv-tiger-uppercuts-pc-this-summer-may-include-mad-catz-fighti/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/sfiv-tiger-uppercuts-pc-this-summer-may-include-mad-catz-fighti/#comments
For our PC brethren that have been watching 2 million console gamers with envious eyes, know that your time will come, uh, months from now, as Capcom has dropped word that Street Fighter IV could be arriving on the PC as soon as this summer. Capcom vice president of business development, Christian Svensson, even says that Capcom has been in talks with Mad Catz to bundle one of those SFIV fight sticks with the game. "I'm in talks with Mad Catz to figure out how can we actually do some bundles of pads and Street Fighter IV PC," said Christian.

However, a release date of "this summer" isn't even set in stone for the game. When asked about the PC version's release, Christian merely responded by saying, "Let's say summer." We have a feeling a lot of PC gamers have some choice words for Christian, but we remember what our teachers told us about assuming.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV

JoystiqSFIV Tiger Uppercuts PC this summer, may include Mad Catz fighting stick originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dcapcomfighterfightingmad-catzpcsfivsfiv-fight-stickstreet-fighter-ivFri, 27 Feb 2009 15:02:00 EST<![CDATA[SFII HD designer calls out SFIV for user unfriendliness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/25/sfii-hd-designer-calls-out-sfiv-for-user-unfriendliness/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/25/sfii-hd-designer-calls-out-sfiv-for-user-unfriendliness/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/25/sfii-hd-designer-calls-out-sfiv-for-user-unfriendliness/#comments
Well, this is awkward. David Sirlin, a major designer behind Super Street Fighter II HD Remix (and the awesome Super Puzzle Fighter II HD Remix) is calling out Street Fighter IV. More specifically, he's calling out reviewers who call the game accessible to casual gamers. Sirlin points out a number of complicated commands used in the game as well as a host of very technical maneuvers that only dedicated Street Fighter players can pull off.

"Qcf x 2 +PPP all the time, extra button presses to throw, extra button presses to roman cancel, and many, many extremely difficult link combos work in concert to create that impenetrable wall of execution between you and the actual game," writes Sirlin. Throughout the lengthy piece, Sirlin notes that several things were added to Street Fighter IV that were unnecessary and only serve to make the game more complex. The end result, according to Sirlin: Playing the game becomes more about mastering esoteric techniques than focusing on strategy. To be fair, Sirlin does say that there's no reason the game has to cater to a casual audience, but he finds it puzzling that so many reviews claim that it does.

What do you think? Is Street Fighter IV n00b-friendly? We've posted a poll after the break, give us your vote and tell us what you think in the comments.

[Via OXM]

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JoystiqSFII HD designer calls out SFIV for user unfriendliness originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdavid-sirlinsfivsirlinstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivWed, 25 Feb 2009 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA['108 Street Fighter wins' record has eerie significance]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/24/108-street-fighter-wins-record-has-eerie-significance/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/24/108-street-fighter-wins-record-has-eerie-significance/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/24/108-street-fighter-wins-record-has-eerie-significance/#comments The number of stitches on a baseball. The number of prayer beads strung together to form a mala. The number of minutes in which Desmond had to press that damn button again and again. And, the new Guinness World Record for consecutive Street Figther IV wins. What do these seemingly unrelated phenomena have in common? The Number 108 ...

<dramatic music> DUN DUN DUHHNNN </dramatic music>

The UK's Zak Bennett has sealed his inseparable fate to this sacred number by setting the SFIV record at a London launch event last Friday, now confirms Guinness World Records. Initially, Bennett was defeated after only 28 consecutive wins, but even that was enough to break the previous record -- set at a paltry 10 wins. Still, something inspired him to try again. In his second attempt, Bennett would not be defeated for 108 consecutive matches. (Guinness did not confirm, however, just what caliber of opponents Bennett faced during his immaculate run.) Quick! Someone make this kid's Wikipedia bullet point.

Source - Street Fighter Savant To Set New Guinness World Record [Press Release]
Source - Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2009 [Press Release]

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Nearly two decades have passed since Street Fighter II flooded arcades. Having grown up with the franchise, like other children of the '90s, my heart holds a special place for Capcom's premier fighting franchise.

When Street Fighter IV was first announced, an immediate excitement washed over me, which then quickly turned into panic. Melding the perfected 2D gameplay with ... 3D!? Blasphemy! I've never been the petitioning sort, but the laundry list of changes coming to the franchise nearly had me storming the Capcom (and co-developer DIMPS) offices.

Fortunately, my laziness -- and inability to secure fake passports -- paid off and an invasion was not required. After sinking time into both console versions of Street Fighter IV, it is clear and easy to admit: Capcom has delivered.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV

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JoystiqJoystiq Review: Street Fighter IV originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seth Killian is the Community Manager at Capcom, which means he spends his days playing games and interacting with fans. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Seth has had his hands full lately with the Street Fighter IV launch and the upcoming release of Resident Evil 5 -- and will hopefully be kept even busier if Tatsunoko vs. Capcom is finally brought to the US. (Can we add a new Darkstalkers to the wish list, too?)

We caught up with Seth at the Street Fighter IV launch party to get the skinny on all things Street Fighter, Capcom's plans for future "Vs. games," what's happening with Viewtiful Joe, and where Seth likes to get his game on in Los Angeles.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV

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JoystiqJoystiq interviews Capcom's Seth Killian at Street Fighter IV launch party originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcominterviewMicrosoftseth-killiansfivstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivXbox-360Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Owners report Mad Catz SFIV FightStick defects]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/owners-report-mad-catz-sfiv-fightstick-defects/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/owners-report-mad-catz-sfiv-fightstick-defects/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/owners-report-mad-catz-sfiv-fightstick-defects/#comments
Just in time for the impending release of Street Fighter IV, owners of the standard MadCatz FightStick are reporting several problems with the peripheral. Reported on the Shoryuken.com forums (which seem to be overloaded as of press time), the various problems include the joystick itself sticking in certain positions and sticky buttons.

Other users are reporting that the controller may fail to register certain directions on the stick or certain button presses, with at least one user reporting that the stick stopped registering all inputs entirely. Certain users have attributed the stuck joystick inputs to a metal washer that actually grinds away at the inner workings of the stick while in use.

In a statement to Joystiq, Mad Catz Global PR & Communications Manager, Alex Verrey, said, "There are no major problems with the Street Fighter range of products. Customers can buy with complete confidence."

"As with all complex precision-engineered products, there is always a chance that a tiny percentage of product may exhibit a fault," said Verrey, adding, "This is TOTALLY normal and not at all unexpected. Usually this is due to circumstances beyond our control but this does NOT mean that there is any kind of inherent fault with the design or manufacture of the product." Verrey advises all customers who have encountered a problem to contact Mad Catz directly for a repair (visit this link for Mad Catz warranty information).

For those that already have a standard FightStick, have you experienced similar problems?

JoystiqOwners report Mad Catz SFIV FightStick defects originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommad-catzMicrosoftsf4sfivstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivXbox-360Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Street Fighter IV launch party open to the public]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/psa-street-fighter-iv-launch-party-open-to-the-public/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/psa-street-fighter-iv-launch-party-open-to-the-public/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/psa-street-fighter-iv-launch-party-open-to-the-public/#comments
We hope you've all been tightening up your Hadoukens and hitting the ceiling with your Flash Kicks, because when Street Fighter IV releases in the U.S. on February 17, you're going to need to bring your best moves. Capcom has dropped word that the fun begins before the game even releases, as the Street Fighter IV launch party is open to the public.

At this launch party, producer Yoshinori Ono will be available for autographs, and Capcom has even enlisted the aid of performers DJ QBert, Supreme Soul, and The Knux, if live music is your kind of thing. There will even be customized sketching by Udon artists, and, of course, a chance of winning copies of Street Fighter IV.

If you live near the Los Angeles area, then head past the break for full details on the event.

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JoystiqPSA: Street Fighter IV launch party open to the public originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomlaunch-partysfivstreet-fighter-ivstreet-fighter-launch-partyThu, 12 Feb 2009 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Worst: Street Fighter The Movie highlights]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/best-of-the-worst-street-fighter-the-movie-highlights/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/best-of-the-worst-street-fighter-the-movie-highlights/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/12/best-of-the-worst-street-fighter-the-movie-highlights/#comments
Anticipating the release of Street Fighter IV and a horrifying new film (Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li), 1UP has compiled some of the best scenes from Street Fighter: The Movie, one of our generation's best unintentional comedies of all time.

Pieced together from choice sequences of the 1994 debacle, the feature showcases some of the cheesy one-liners, awkwardly choreographed fight scenes and cringe-worthy fan service moments that make Street Fighter: The Movie one of the best -- and ironic -- films you must own. Seriously, the Blu-Ray version was released this week.

JoystiqBest of the Worst: Street Fighter The Movie highlights originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-moviescapcomsfivstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-ivstreet-fighter-the-legend-of-chun-listreet-fighter-the-movieThu, 12 Feb 2009 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[A new Street Fighter IV national tournament appears!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/05/a-new-street-fighter-iv-national-tournament-appears/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/05/a-new-street-fighter-iv-national-tournament-appears/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/05/a-new-street-fighter-iv-national-tournament-appears/#comments
Are you 'that guy' at the arcade? The guy calmly defeating challenger after challenger on the gray market Street Fighter IV cabinet, milking your dollar bill for all it's worth? You know, the guy stealing all our money? Well how would you feel if we told you that Capcom is partnering up with GameStop and the EVO Championship Series to bring you the very first Street Fighter IV National Tournament? Your head would explode?! Uh oh, maybe we should have kept this to ourselves...

Anyway, starting on February 21st at "locations EVERYWHERE" (warning: PDF link), GameStop will hold the first of three rounds determining the best of the best SFIV players in the country. Following that, the second round will take place on February 28th at "regional stores" and second-round victors will move on to the semi-finals on March 14th. Finally, the 16 winners of the semi-finals will be flown to San Francisco for the final competition, where they'll all receive the upcoming SFIV Mad Catz arcade sticks and fighting pads, limited edition tournament belts and a place in the semi-final bracket at the EVO World Finals in Las Vegas. But what, pray tell, does the winner of the final round get? How about an official Street Fighter IV arcade cabinet? If you haven't already burst out the door and run to a GameStop to sign up, you may want to do so posthaste.

JoystiqA new Street Fighter IV national tournament appears! originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomevogamestopsfsf4sfivstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-ivtournamentThu, 05 Feb 2009 05:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Fan-made Street Fighter IV ads are too cool for magazines]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/fan-made-street-fighter-iv-ads-are-too-cool-for-magazines/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/fan-made-street-fighter-iv-ads-are-too-cool-for-magazines/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/04/fan-made-street-fighter-iv-ads-are-too-cool-for-magazines/#commentsPutting their artistic talents to use, NeoGAF members have been hard at work creating fan-made Street Fighter IV magazine-style ads. Y'know, just in case Prince Capcom decides to swing by the forums and sweep one off its digital feet and into the magazines. Most (if not all) of the ad mock-ups are professionally crafted, with our favorites coming from the "What Are You Fighting IV?" series. You can view all the ads, including the not-so-good attempts, over on the GAF forums.

JoystiqFan-made Street Fighter IV ads are too cool for magazines originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomfanmadefightingsfivstreet-fighter-ivWed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Street Fighter IV's achievements are down+right+fierce]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/31/street-fighter-iv-achievements-are-down-right-fierce/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/31/street-fighter-iv-achievements-are-down-right-fierce/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/31/street-fighter-iv-achievements-are-down-right-fierce/#comments
We love Street Fighter as much as the last guy who grew up in the age of the arcade, so we know a lack of balance when we see it. That said, Street Fighter IV's achievements are not for the faint of heart. Starting off as simple as winning your first ranked match, they also include defeating Master Gouken as you clear the arcade mode's hardest difficulty setting.

Those brave enough to go after all 47 achievements -- most of which are more time consuming than actually difficult -- can check after the break for the full list. Oh, and if we see you online, don't just sit there doing the Hundred Hand Slap. Sure, it's a legitimate technique... but so is strangling you with our controller cables. Just kidding! Our controllers are wireless.

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JoystiqStreet Fighter IV's achievements are down+right+fierce originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementscapcomsfivstreet-fighter-ivSat, 31 Jan 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[10% off Street Fighter IV FightPads and entire Capcom Store order]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/10-off-sfiv-fightpads-and-entire-capcom-store-order/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/10-off-sfiv-fightpads-and-entire-capcom-store-order/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/10-off-sfiv-fightpads-and-entire-capcom-store-order/#commentsFiled under: ,


Those who are in the market for a new controller -- or are just feeling an overwhelming surge of Street Fighter IV excitement that only spending money can satisfy -- should hit up the Capcom Store. Why? Because everything is currently 10% off retail.

Admittedly, you'll have to do some work to get the 10% off, but the process is as easy as: 1) Add an item to your cart. 2) Exit the shopping cart screen by clicking towards the storefront. 3) A pop-up appears with a 10% off offer. Just make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off.

Once the coupon code is applied, you can grab any flavor of the new SFIV FightPads or even a too-cool T-Shirt. Sadly, the highly coveted FightSticks are sold out. Note too that you'll also have to account for shipping charges.

[Via Cheap Ass Gamer]

Joystiq10% off Street Fighter IV FightPads and entire Capcom Store order originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdealsdiscountsfightingperipheralssf4sfivstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivWed, 28 Jan 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Street Fighter IV feature revealed: A plot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/new-street-fighter-iv-feature-revealed-a-plot/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/new-street-fighter-iv-feature-revealed-a-plot/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/new-street-fighter-iv-feature-revealed-a-plot/#commentsFiled under: ,


Okay, okay. We know that Street Fighter has always had a plot. We don't want any angry otaku in here. But seriously, for a game about efficiently beating the snot out of people, the plot of Street Fighter IV is heavy. The latest trailer for the game highlights the story and gives a little background as to why everyone keeps on fighting in the street. Whether or not you spend any time reflecting on it whilst pounding your opponent, well, that's up to you.

We've embedded the trailer after the break. Here's a fun exercise. Close your eyes, listen to the trailer and imagine a Street Fighter movie that's actually good. At the rate things are going, it's the closest you're going to get.

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JoystiqNew Street Fighter IV feature revealed: A plot originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomsf4sfivstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivWed, 21 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Street Fighter IV trailer looks awesome, sounds not awesome]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/new-street-fighter-iv-trailer-looks-awesome-sounds-not-awesome/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/new-street-fighter-iv-trailer-looks-awesome-sounds-not-awesome/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/new-street-fighter-iv-trailer-looks-awesome-sounds-not-awesome/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Capcom, we need to talk -- or rather, you need to talk less. You see, we were watching the new Street Fighter IV trailer and, beautiful though it may be, we had to mute it halfway through. The video, which highlights each of the game's characters, has some pretty cornball material -- we're talking laughing at, not laughing with.

... Then again, once we get our hands on the game, we'll probably be too enthralled to notice. SFIV is set to punch you in the face on February 17.

JoystiqNew Street Fighter IV trailer looks awesome, sounds not awesome originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomPS3sf4sfivstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivXbox-360Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Oh snap: Maxim scores 50 Cent 2 higher than Killzone 2, SFIV]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/oh-snap-maxim-scores-50-cent-2-higher-than-killzone-2-sfiv/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/oh-snap-maxim-scores-50-cent-2-higher-than-killzone-2-sfiv/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/oh-snap-maxim-scores-50-cent-2-higher-than-killzone-2-sfiv/#commentsFiled under: ,

Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, Maxim has dropped knowledge upon us. Read this, know this, feel it in your bones: 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand has been scored higher than both Killzone 2 and Street Fighter IV. This comes as GameTrailers member G00se has posted scans of the latest issue, in which 50 Cent is given a 4/5, Killzone 2 a 3.5/5 and Street Fighter IV a 3/5. Maxim calls 50 Cent "a wanksta proof gem," noting its new Fiddy songs, co-op play and "a story that is Indiana Jones meets Scarface." Killzone 2 -- which the magazine refers to as Kill Zone 2 -- is labeled "the hottest girl at the ball, if not quite the best dancer." And SFIV? Maxim notes that "it takes the series to 3D" -- even though that actually happened ages ago -- but "loses a fistful of its old-school soul."

We can't think of any possible way to expand upon this. No, really, that's all we got.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

JoystiqOh snap: Maxim scores 50 Cent 2 higher than Killzone 2, SFIV originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's something simultaneously marvelous and terrifying about Ultra moves in Street Fighter IV. It's a feeling that's been with the series for a long time now, actually. You see, it's marvelous for the person utilizing the Ultra move, but terrifying for the one on the receiving end (at least if he's not prepared for it). Think about it. What isn't marvelous / terrifying about seeing that life bar instantly drop by half (or more)? Obviously understanding our desire / fear to see tons of the Ultra moves performed in one video, Gametrailers has created a montage of them. It's like they can read minds over there! Now you can check out most of the Ultra moves -- from a safe distance -- without putting your life bar on the line. Check out the video after the break.

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JoystiqVideo: The Ultra moves of Street Fighter IV originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomsfivstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-4street-fighter-ivThu, 15 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz struggles to meet demand for SFIV arcade stick]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/15/mad-catz-struggles-to-meet-demand-for-sfiv-arcade-stick/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/15/mad-catz-struggles-to-meet-demand-for-sfiv-arcade-stick/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/15/mad-catz-struggles-to-meet-demand-for-sfiv-arcade-stick/#commentsFiled under: ,


Speaking with Joystiq in response to an article on Eurogamer, Mad Catz PR lead, Alex Verrey, spoke candidly about the overwhelming demand and supply issue for the $150 Street Fighter IV FightStick. According to Verrey, Mad Catz originally limited the run of arcade controllers to 3,000 units but have received "many, many times that amount" in pre-orders, which caught the accessory developer off-guard.

The sticks are currently going back into production but development could take some time, so those who recently pre-ordered it will probably not have a FightStick day-and-date with Street Fighter IV. Mad Catz wouldn't share region allocation numbers with Joystiq but did say the company has every intention to meet pre-order demand. As for the other controllers, you should be fine picking one up without much hassle.

Gallery: Mad Catz Street Fighter IV controllers

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JoystiqMad Catz struggles to meet demand for SFIV arcade stick originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcade-stickcapcomperipheralssfivstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-ivThu, 15 Jan 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz talks supply, demand issues of SFIV FightStick]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/14/mad-catz-talks-supply-demand-issues-of-sfiv-fightstick/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/14/mad-catz-talks-supply-demand-issues-of-sfiv-fightstick/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/14/mad-catz-talks-supply-demand-issues-of-sfiv-fightstick/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Speaking with Eurogamer earlier today, peripheral manufacturer Mad Catz revealed a struggle to meet UK demand for the Street Fighter IV FightStick: Tournament Edition (pictured). Considering the UK is "over there" and we're, well, over here, we wanted to see the situation report for North America.

We spoke with the company's PR head, Alex Verrey, who was surprisingly candid about the situation. The issue is that the initial production run of the $150 Tournament stick consisted of 3,000 units. The company's pre-order count is now "many, many, times that amount," which Verrey admits caught the manufacturer by surprise. The sticks are currently going back into production, but it will take a little time for turnaround. Naturally, more units were allotted for North America than Europe, but he couldn't get into numbers. Although many who order now may not get the stick day and date with SF IV's release, we were informed the company intends to make sure that pre-order demand is met.

As for the other official Street Fighter IV controllers, Verrey believes that there should be adequate supply. Another topic we discussed at length was the quality of Mad Catz products, and he asked that consumers don't think of this Mad Catz as the same one they remember. He emphasized the new Mad Catz has evolved and is focusing more on quality. He reiterated that its wares come with a two-year warranty and they are committed to better products. We've placed pricing details for the SF IV controllers after the break.

Gallery: Mad Catz Street Fighter IV controllers

Xbox 360 SFIV FightStick TournamentPS3 Street Fighter IV FightStickPS3 SFIV FighTPad RyuPS3 SFIV FightPad Chun Li

Continue reading Mad Catz talks supply, demand issues of SFIV FightStick

JoystiqMad Catz talks supply, demand issues of SFIV FightStick originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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click to see this bad boy in hi-res

Mad Catz has announced a new line of controllers and accessories designed especially with Street Fighter fans in mind. First up, the company has the FightPad, which features an arcade style six button layout and (blessedly) a floating eight-way D-pad. For more serious fighting fanatics, there is the FightStick an arcade style joystick with an eight button layout. For really serious fighting fans, there's the FightStick Tournament, which features authentic Sanwa parts. In fact, it uses the same parts found in actual Street Fighter IV arcade cabinets. As if that weren't enough, the design of the FightStick Tournament is being overseen by SFIV producer Yoshinori Ono himself. Also on offer will be a Street Fighter IV faceplate, wall scroll, and (ahem) Console Skinz.

All the Street Fighter IV Mad Catz products are scheduled to ship alongside the release of the game in February. No prices have been announced yet, which means we can still dream that the FightStick Tournament will be offered for the low, low price of free. Find a gallery of the new controllers below.

Gallery: Mad Catz Street Fighter IV controllers



[Via Joystiq]

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click for high-res product gallery

With a little more than a month left before Street Fighter IV hurricane kicks its way to retail, the peripheral mystics at Mad Catz have announced a bevy of SFIV-themed accessories. Now, even if you don't know your sonic boom from your yoga flame you'll at least look like you do.

Set for release alongside the anticipated fighter's February debut, the lineup includes an official Street Fighter IV controller and arcade stick for the Xbox 360 and PS3, each adorned with the game's unique art style. Additionally, those pining for a more authentic arcade experience can pick up the stick's 'Tournament Edition,' which will feature "arcade quality" components and a design overseen by SFIV producer Yoshinori Ono. Not enough? A wall scroll, console stickies and faceplates are also on the way, though we expect true fans to dye their skin green or comb their blond hair to preposterous heights before they stand a chance to defeat Sheng Long.

Gallery: Mad Catz Street Fighter IV controllers

Xbox 360 SFIV FightStick TournamentPS3 Street Fighter IV FightStickPS3 SFIV FighTPad RyuPS3 SFIV FightPad Chun Li

JoystiqMad Catz reveals Street Fighter IV controllers, accessories originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomjs-twitterMad-CatzPS3SFIVStreet-Fighter-IVXbox-360Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft, Sony reps to face off in Street Fighter IV grudge match]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/24/microsoft-sony-reps-to-face-off-in-street-fighter-iv-grudge-mat/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/24/microsoft-sony-reps-to-face-off-in-street-fighter-iv-grudge-mat/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/24/microsoft-sony-reps-to-face-off-in-street-fighter-iv-grudge-mat/#commentsFiled under: ,


Community managers for Microsoft and Sony are finally taking it to the street, Street Fighter IV that is. According to Kotaku, this year's Consumer Electronics Show will host a large-scale tournament for the anticipated fighter that pits Microsoft, Sony and Capcom reps against each other. Three 20-person teams, captained by Microsoft's Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson), Sony's Jeff Rubenstein, and Capcom's Seth Killian, will throw down during the January 2009 trade show in search of gaming fame's best.

Console grudge match or clever marketing scheme? Regardless, this will be one of the few times Microsoft and Sony reps will be able to hit each other legally. We don't want to call a winner yet, but we can't wait to see the Vegas odds on this one. Microsoft and Sony going up against Capcom in Street Fighter IV? Yeah, good luck with that.

JoystiqMicrosoft, Sony reps to face off in Street Fighter IV grudge match originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcesces09ces2009sfivstreet-fighter-ivWed, 24 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq: Get to know your Street Fighters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/21/joystiq-get-to-know-your-street-fighters/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/21/joystiq-get-to-know-your-street-fighters/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/21/joystiq-get-to-know-your-street-fighters/#commentsFiled under: , ,


With the final character announced for the console version of Street Fighter IV -- it was Rose, by the way -- the final roster for the anticipated title rounds out to a robust 25 fighters. Looking for a quick guide? The fine folks at Joystiq have compiled a gallery introducing (and in a lot of cases reintroducing) gamers to the entire ragtag list of world fighters. Complete with our usual brand of wit, the gallery features some interesting screenshots like the one above featuring Blanka in a Jungle Adventurer outfit. Jump into the gallery below and get to know your street fighters!

Gallery: Street Fighter IV: Character Roster

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JoystiqJoystiq: Get to know your Street Fighters originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yesterday, Capcom unveiled some changes made to the Collector's Edition retail packaging of Street Fighter IV. Originally featuring Chun-Li at the ready for a brawl, Capcom had a total change of heart regarding the cover art thanks to fan feedback. "We had a total re-think on our SFIV packaging," Capcom's PR director, Chris Kramer, wrote on the Capcom-Unity blog. "We have opted to drop the initial Chun-Li packfront in favor of Street Fighter IV art director Ikeno-san's amazing Ryu vs. Ken illustration."

Priced at $79.99, Street Fighter enthusiasts can expect to enjoy a soundtrack CD, hint book with Udon art and a C. Viper figurine -- but we're still hoping they come to their senses and swap that for Akuma or Ken. Not content with leaving Xbox 360 fanboys out in the standard definition dust, Capcom has confirmed the final piece of collector's swag -- a new 65-minute anime movie, The Ties That Bind -- has been encoded on a special game disc (not a standard DVD) which has allowed creators at Studio 4C to output the film at a native 720p resolution.

Finally, Capcom says the collector's edition will also include some "secret additional downloadable content," which GameStop had previously listed as new costumes, but has since revised.

[via Joystiq]

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JoystiqStreet Fighter IV Collector's Edition gets updated originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click Rose to begin your tour of the cast of SFIV!
Capcom has today revealed the "long awaited, and not so secret, last character" in Street Fighter IV. We'll spare the drum roll and get right to her: Rose. But, well, you already knew that. Still, Capcom's announcement has sealed the list of 25 fighters. (Sorry to Retsi, Geki, Joe, Lee, T. Hawk, Dee Jay, all of SFIII, some of you Alpha dogs and cats, and any of the rest of yous we missed! Maybe next game, eh?)

Get familiar with the entire Street Fight IV gang right here:

Gallery: Street Fighter IV: Character Roster

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JoystiqComplete: Street Fighter IV full character roster originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've got good news and bad news. The good news is that the collector's edition of Street Fighter IV (announced last week) is headed to the United States after all. The collector's edition -- with the hefty price of $79.99 -- is now listed on GameStop.com. The bad news: The 360 and PS3 versions of the CE are getting different goodies. While both versions will include a soundtrack CD, strategy guide, costume DLC and a bonus disc with the Street Fighter anime movie, each will include a different Street Fighter figurine. Xbox 360 collector's edition buyers will get a Crimson Viper figurine, while PS3 buyers get a Ryu figurine. Call us suckers for nostalgia, but we'd rather have Ryu. At least we can pretend to be Ryu though, as GameStop is offering a free Ryu headband for pre-ordering either version.

JoystiqStreet Fighter IV Collector's Edition headed to US originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today, Capcom revealed a big box of collectible Street Fighter fun, the Street Fighter IV Collector's Edition. According to the press release, the Collector's Edition will be made available in Europe and Australia (no U.S. release seems suspect) and will include the game, a bonus disc featuring an HD quality anime movie and game trailers, a mini-strategy guide, exclusive downloadable content and two mini figures of Ryu and newcomer Crimson Viper. Even cooler is that all the bonus content comes housed in a diorama-like scene from the classic Street Fighter. RYU-KICK!
  • Limited edition figurines of all time favourite character Ryu and the all new character Crimson Viper, positioned within the familiar settings of the 'crowded Chinese downtown'.
  • A bonus disc containing a feature length HD quality anime movie, created specially for the launch of Street Fighter IV and a selection of the best game trailers to date.
  • A mini strategy guide created in the style of a comic art book detailing the moves and biographies of four of the new characters to the series; Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus
  • Exclusive downloadable game content.

JoystiqStreet Fighter IV Collector's Edition goes big originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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