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Capcom knocks select iOS games down to $0.99

Richard Mitchell — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EST

Capcom has a sale running on four of its iOS titles. The discounted list includes Street Fighter 4, Resident Evil Mercenaries Vs, Dead Rising Mobile and Devil May Cry 4 Refrain. If you've been waiting to pick any of these up, you can snag them now for just $0.99 each.

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iPhone Street Fighter IV on sale for $0.99, sales go to earthquake relief

JC Fletcher — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:38:00 EST

If you've ever been even slightly curious about the iPhone version of Street Fighter IV, we encourage you to check it out today, for two reasons:

It's 99 cents
All proceeds from its sale for the next week are going to earthquake relief

So by buying it, you do a good deed and you get a cheap game. Capcom is also dropping the Monster Hunter Frontier Online fee for people in the affected Tohoku region of Japan, which should make from a nice distraction. In addition, the company is donating ¥100 million ($1.23 million) to the relief effort, and reducing electricity usage at its arcades and other businesses in the area.

[Thanks, Joe]

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Sagat, new multiplayer mode on the way for iPhone Street Fighter 4

JC Fletcher — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:00:00 EST

The next update for the iPhone version of Street FIghter IV adds at least one new fighter: Sagat. One of the screenshots included with the update also shows Dee Jay, who, curiously, wasn't announced. Tiger uppercuts and MAXIMUM pants aren't the only new additions to the phone fighter, however: the update also adds a new feature that sounds like it's straight out of Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition.

You'll be able to turn on a new mode that searches for nearby players while you're in single-player, allowing them to challenge you to matches even while you're playing solo. You'll also be able to exchange "player cards," should you happen upon someone else who not only has Street Fighter IV for iPhone, but is playing it right then.

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Dead Rising Mobile, Capcom virtual arcade coming to iPhone

Griffin McElroy — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:15:00 EST

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Capcom's not looking to break its habit of scrunching down its popular franchises for use on the iPhone, it seems. Capcom Japan today outlined its mobile gaming plans for the near future -- plans which include the winter release of Dead Rising Mobile and "Capcom Arcade," a storefront which will host an expanding library of the developer's classic titles.

Dead Rising Mobile will be a 3D action game in the vein of the series' console iterations with some form of Facebook and Twitter functionality. Capcom Arcade, much like the Xbox Live Game Room, will host a number of virtual arcade cabinets that require purchased "tokens" to play. Alternatively, permanent access to each game can be had for a larger, one-time fee. The Arcade service will launch before Dead Rising Mobile and will feature Street Fighter II, Ghouls'n Ghosts, 1942 and Commando.

Finally, Capcom is also planning another update for the iPhone version of Street Fighter IV in mid-to-late November. The update will include a new challenger (following the last update's introduction of E. Honda and C. Viper), in addition to a handful of new networking options. We can't wait to see which brawler we can put our thumbs on next! That ... didn't sound good.

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Street Fighter 4 iPhone adding another new challenger: E. Honda

Randy Nelson — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:45:00 EST

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The iOS port of Street Fighter 4 continues to grow its roster, with word from Capcom that fast-handed sumo wrestler Edmond "E." Honda will arrive in-game alongside the previously confirmed Crimson "C." Viper in a free update. Catch Honda in action after the break.

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C. Viper being added to iPhone version of Street Fighter IV

JC Fletcher — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:45:00 EST

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Capcom has announced the impending arrival of another World Warrior to the iPhone's Street Fighter IV: the almost formally dressed spy, Crimson Viper. She'll be added to the fighting game through a free update, in the same manner as previous additions Cammy and Zangief. You can see a clip of Viper in action after the break, courtesy of IGN.

Capcom has yet to date this DLC, so you'll have to play Viper-free for now. In addition, Capcom hasn't made any announcement about a downloadable arcade stick for the iPhone, probably because that technology doesn't actually exist.

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Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition vs. Street Fighter IV on iPhone: FIGHT!

JC Fletcher — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:50:00 EST

Capcom opened a site for Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition, its upcoming 3DS Street Fighter game, featuring several new screenshots. We thought we'd take the opportunity to compare the graphics in this handheld version to the existing Street Fighter IV on iPhone.

However, there's not much of a comparison. The iPhone Street Fighter uses pre-rendered 2D sprites based on the console/arcade game's 3D models, for a look reminiscent of Killer Instinct. The 3DS game, on the other hand, appears to use lower-detail versions of the actual 3D models, judging by the dynamic camera angles. That's why you get to see the extreme close-up of Ken's goofy punch face up there.

Of course, it's worth noting that these are early screenshots, and the final game may come out looking different. Given the relatively low texture detail, though, this looks like something that could be possible on a handheld system. Compare the two games yourself in our galleries.

Gallery: Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (7/29/10)

Gallery: Street Fighter IV (iPhone)

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Street Fighter IV iPhone update unlocks Cammy and Zangief

David Hinkle — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:00:00 EST

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Looking to beef up your cast of brawlers in Street Fighter IV for iPhone? Capcom's released a free update today, unlocking Cammy and Zangief for all. For those of you keeping score, that brings the game's total roster up to ten fighters.

So, can we ask a favor, Capcom? Can you add Dan to the game next? Pretty please?

Street Fighter IV iPhone ($9.99) --

Gallery: Street Fighter IV (iPhone)

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Zangief piledriving iPhone Street Fighter IV

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:00:00 EST

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According to IGN, Zangief will soon join his street fighting brethren on the iPhone. You can see video proof after the break. The Russian wrestler, like Cammy, will arrive via free DLC at some point in the near future.

In other news, if you can pull off a spinning piledriver without using the special attack button, you're officially done with video games. Congratulations, you win.

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iPhone Street Fighter IV 30% off for a few days

Alexander Sliwinski — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:00:00 EST

The iPhone/iPod Touch version of Street Fighter IV is $6.99 (30 percent off) on the App Store for the next few days, to promote the console release of Super Street Fighter IV. The game is regularly priced at $9.99, so those few extra dollars can be used on other games -- like, Angry Birds.

Now, we know what you're thinking: "How can Street Fighter IV work on iPhone?" Apparently pretty well: it's got a surprisingly high Metacritic score.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV (iPhone)

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Street Fighter IV on iPhone adding Cammy in free download

David Hinkle — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:47:00 EST

Does it feel like there's something from your copy of Street Fighter IV on the iPhone? Well, it may very well be copious amounts of bare buttcheek. According to Game Watch, Cammy will come to Capcom's portable fighter in the form of a free download.

We've contacted Capcom to ask when we can expect the ninth fighter to be added to our handheld repertoire.

[Via Andriasang]

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Video: The elusive iPhone Shoryuken

Richard Mitchell — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST

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.

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Street Fighter IV available on iPhone tonight

JC Fletcher — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:13:00 EST

Finally, your morbid curiosity about what it would be like to play Street Fighter on an iPhone can be satiated. At a Capcom Fight Club event, Capcom launched Street Fighter IV for iPhone as fans watched -- which made for probably the most exciting iPhone game launch of all time.

It's not showing up on the App Store just yet -- Capcom said it may take a couple of hours for the Apple servers to catch up -- but sometime tonight, you'll be able to swipe, swipe, swipe until you finally pull off a Hadouken.

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New Street Fighter IV iPhone media arrives on US shores

Ben Gilbert — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST

Though we all got a first eyes-on with Street Fighter IV's iPhone appearance not too long ago via an exclusive early look from GamePro, Capcom just officially released the first video of the game as well as a smattering of new screenshots (all 32 of which have been conveniently compiled by Andriasang).

And while the trailer seen above features the same two fighters (Ken and Ryu) that the last video did, we certainly don't mind getting another chance to marvel at the uncanny vision of Street Fighter IV being played competitively on iPhones; it's quite like being drunk in North Korea -- something just doesn't feel right. The trailer also gives a "Coming March 2010" at the end, so it would seem that we don't have too much longer before we'll be able to marvel at the game from the comfort of our own phones.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV (iPhone)

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iPhone Street Fighter IV has eight characters, will cost $10

Mike Schramm — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:30:00 EST

GamePro has dropped some details on the iPhone version of Street Fighter IV, which is due out in March. The site has word that Capcom will sell the game for $9.99 on Apple's App Store, and that it will feature a total of eight characters: Ryu, Ken, Guile, Blanka, Chun-Li, Dhalsim, M. Bison and Abel. While it hasn't shared any gameplay impressions yet, it did post a video, which you can see after the break. Surprisingly, the game looks just like Street Fighter IV, with the ultra moves, same colorful art style and other graphical touches from the bigger console versions.

We're still not sure about playing with the touchscreen "buttons," though -- while they aren't in the way as much as we thought from the original screenshots (most of the fighting takes place in the middle of the screen), not having that tactile feedback could be a problem. Still, the game looks good. No exact release date yet, but like all those people hanging out in the backgrounds of these fights, we'll be watching.

Gallery: Street Fighter IV (iPhone)

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Street Fighter IV coming to iPhone ... why are you laughing?

Justin McElroy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:11:00 EST

No, no, seriously. Street Fighter IV, the game, is actually going to come to Apple's portable, with somewhat scaled-down models lifted directly from its console big brother. Each character in the game also has their complete moveset, which you'll pull off with customizable on-screen virtual stick and buttons. In addition to warming up in Dojo Mode, you'll also be able to play against a friend via Bluetooth.

Though Capcom's touting a large roster, all we know at this point is that it will include Ken and Ryu, as seen above. While we're curious about how Capcom will fill the ranks, what we really want to know is how they'll make it more enjoyable than it appears at first blush, which is not at all enjoyable.

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Best of the Rest: Randy's Picks of 2009

Randy Nelson — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:30:00 EST

Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes
If I had my way ... well, a lot of things would be different. When it came to video games, I'd make sure that everyone -- whether they own a Nintendo DS or not -- had a chance to play Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes. Now, I know, Might and Magic? Isn't that some long-dead RPG franchise that's probably best left in the ground? Well, yes -- but Clash of Heroes is about as far from any of the other games in the series as you can get. At its core, it's a puzzle game -- a combat puzzle game -- developed by Capybara, the same team behind PSN's wonderful Critter Crunch. Take that game's core mechanic, add a load of clever new ones and build a story-driven experience around it and you have one of the finest (not to mention most addicting) DS games ever.

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