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Quick Fighting Games News Roundup - 03/15/09
Tekken 6
- Namco has released a bunch of new screenshots for Tekken 6, including some high-res shots of street fighting action. [TechEBlog]
- Along with those shots, Namco has also provided some background information on a number of the characters. [Kotaku]
- In addition to the game, there is also a new Tekken movie in the works. Several photos from the set have been leaked online. [PS3Life.nl]
Street Fighter IV
- A complete trial mode walkthrough with videos has been uploaded with every character. [EventHubs.com]
- Watch how you can cancel an EX move with super armor into an ultra. Very neat trick. [SRK]
- Street Fighter IV has sparked a renewed interest in fighting game tournaments, particularly in parts of Asia. [Star Tech Central]
- Which version has better graphics? Compare the PS3 and the Xbox 360. [GameTrailers.com]
- Get a very cool printable PDF manual direct from Capcom. Warning: PDF link. [Capcom]
- The PC version should be launching this summer. [1Up.com]
Other Fighting Game News
- Tecmo is working on a new fighting game, but we don’t know from which franchise. Possibly Dead or Alive. 1Up]
- Capcom is working on another HD Remix title, based on the success of Super Street Fighter II HD Remix. This could lead to Marvel vs. Capcom 2 HD Remix. [VideoGamer.com]
- There is also the possibility of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom for the US at some point too. Joystiq]
- BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighting game similar to Guilty Gear and it could be coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360. [Kotaku]
- The Street Fighter movie with Kristen Kreuk sucks. [Beyond the Rhetoric]
- King of Fighters XII is due for console release this July. [1Up]
- Midway is trying to sell the Mortal Kombat franchise to the highest bidder. The company is bankrupt. [1Up]
Street Fighter IV Opening Cinematic
OMG. Embedded above is the opening cinematic for the Japanese version of Street Fighter IV and it looks absolutely breathtaking. We get to witness the same “ink splash” style that filled the teaser trailers of the last few months, but the action here is totally epic. There seems to be more of a focus on Chun-Li, possible because of the upcoming Kristen Kreuk movie, but the real highlight has to be the mind-blowing battle between Akuma (Gouki) and Gouken (Sheng Long). Like, whoa.
In related news, we have now learned more details about the alternate costumes in Street Fighter IV, including pricing and release dates for Japan. Each alternate costume DLC pack costs 320 MS Points on the Xbox 360 or 400 Yen on the PS3. On February 12th, you get Zangief, E. Honda, Rufus, Abel, and El Fuerte. On February 19th, you get Chun Li, C. Viper, Sakura, Rose, and Cammy. On February 26th are Ryu, Ken, Akuma, Gouken, and Dan. On March 5th, you’ll find Vega, Sagat, Balrog, Bison, and Seth. And on March 12th are Guile, Blanka, Dhalsim, Gen, and Fei Long. If you can hold out until April 30th, you can buy the complete 25-character pack for 1000 MS Points or 1200 Yen. No word on the American DLC dates yet.
The full list of Xbox 360 Achievements have also been released and there are a whopping 47 of them. They range from setting your title and icon to performing 100 successful Focus Attacks.
Rounding out the Street Fighter news are the first look at Vega in the movie and word that Street Fighter will be invading PlayStation Home. Instead of that random dancing, you can hadouken your online buddy?
Ready 2 Rumble Revolution
Do boxing games fall under the umbrella of fighting games? I think in the case of the comical pugilism displayed in the Ready 2 Rumble franchise, we can lean toward the side of yes. Games like Tekken and Street Fighter may be daunting for novices, but the upcoming Ready 2 Rumble Revolution for the Nintendo Wii is designed to be pick-up-and-play for just about every member of the family. This is the third entry in the “knockout punch” franchise and the first time it’s been offered on the Wii. Not surprisingly, Aki and Atari take full advantage of the Wii’s motion controls. To find out more about this game, which launches March 17th, click on the boxing glove above.
