Soul Calibur IV

[junkiexxl]

Sorry for the bad quality...

http://www.consolewars.de/news/16943/erste_bilder_zu_soul_calibur_iv/

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=52168&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=52167&database=attachments

Edit: Damn, cannot hotlink the images... there are more on the link

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I gotcha.

http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07262/consolewarsimage2.jpg

http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07262/consolewarsimage.jpg
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07262/consolewarsimage1.jpg

there's more at the link he provided. check 'em out.

[Pluto]

Lols @ Taki's buns.

Where are these clips originally from?

[section]

Funny how it reminds SC3 :)

According to those magazine images more polys/character, few nice new effects and that's it. The same goes also for Tekken 6 though. Not that it matters if the gameplay is still there.

Soul Caliburs are my faves of the fighter genre.

[GTShotoKen]

Woh, nice find!!! ;)

+rep

[cliffbo]

these will do for now lol

[makeitlookreal]

I don't know what to say.

[TEEDA]

Lol, Tira has a wierd face...Looks like a baloon fish with her big eyes lol.

[GTShotoKen]

I don't know how what they are gonna do with Tira.

Her whole fighting style in SC3 seemed like you had to be great at air juggling to make her useful.

At least that's how I saw it.

[Sephiroth_VII]

I just played through SC3 (First SC game for me) and I'm really excited about this now. It beats TEKKEN to me.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I liked tira a little bit, but I had to put the game in japanese because her voice, and her voice alone, in english was unbearable.

[Segitz]

How's a woman with such gazongas supposed to fight, or even learn how to fight (which would take several years/decades)??

[TEEDA]

Can't wait to See Sophitia's boobs !!! lol

Here the two other pics :

http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/182028107320070626205346.jpg
http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/97147284420070626205446.jpg

The lighting seems a little bit old, I don't really like the white ines surrounding the characters, maybe it's because of the bad quality of the scans. But graphically I' m not totally that impressed, But hope to see more vids at/ or before E3 !
Hope they won't rush the game, but it's multi lol so everyone will get the same.

[VG Aficionado]

How's a woman with such gazongas supposed to fight, or even learn how to fight (which would take several years/decades)??You should be asking that to Itagaki-san.

[TEEDA]

Looks like it's an early stage of development of the game to me. Wonder if they based it on the PS3 or 360. But otherwise yes it looks good but not that imrpessive...Okay it's bad scans quality.

[section]

isnt the jug woman called Ivy? shes got nice stretchin sword in SC3 if I recall it right. EDIT lol feck her name obviously reads above her in image :)

[OG_Monkey]

she also got a bit of surgery done lol.

But anyway, i really like the lighting.

[yoshaw]

I'm in Lubbb with the graphics!!! But look at them jubleeees OMG, so overdone :moon:

Oversexulatization needs to be toned down man. This is just hilarious trying to attract DOA crowd into soul caliber. Graphical prowess shouldn't mean a way into increased size of you know what.

PS: BTW, that duck next to seigfried's character is hilarity at best. I mean WTF is that suppose to be doin there? LOL

[TEEDA]

I'm in Lubbb with the graphics!!! But look at them jubleeees OMG, so overdone :moon:

Oversexulatization needs to be toned down man. This is just hilarious trying to attract DOA crowd into soul caliber. Graphical prowess shouldn't mean a way into increased size of you know what.

PS: BTW, that duck next to seigfried's character is hilarity at best. I mean WTF is that suppose to be doin there? LOL

Lol it's not a duck but a " dodo" a species that has disappeared from Earth long time ago.
http://www.davidlnelson.md/Cazadero/CazImages/Dodo_bird.jpg

The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) was a flightless bird that lived on the islands of Mauritius. Related to pigeons and doves, it stood about a metre tall (three feet), lived on fruit and nested on the ground.

The dodo has been extinct since the mid-to-late 17th century. It is commonly used as the archetype of an extinct species because its extinction occurred during recorded human history, and was directly attributable to human activity. The phrase as dead as a dodo means undoubtedly and unquestionably dead.

source : wikipedia

[Z]

I love the pics! they really look good.

FYI; Namco has different teams for Tekken and SC. :)

[yoshaw]

Need high-res melons.

[OmniCloud]

Looks nice, but I can't tell how much better than Tekken from the scans...But it looks like they're working on the backgrounds...

I likey..

[GTShotoKen]

Need high-res melons.

I find it kind of ironic that we need high-res melons when everyone is so keen on disapproving Ivy's melons...

Yeah, let's see those melons in high-res!!!!!

[Nameless]

Pics are very poor quality so I will reserve my judgement.
I remember seeing Soul Calibur on the Dreamcast and was amazed with the gameplay and visuals... I doubt I will have the same feelings with the next-gen version... :(

[Lucent Beam]

The bad quality of the images doesn't do justice for what they probably should look like, so I can't feel overly excited yet.
I want to see some pictures with Talim and Kilik in them~!

[yoshaw]

I find it kind of ironic that we need high-res melons when everyone is so keen on disapproving Ivy's melons...

Yeah, let's see those melons in high-res!!!!!

Does the quote below from Nameless make any sense why? Jeez Louise.

Pics are very poor quality so I will reserve my judgement.

[Overload]

This is one amazing looking game! I always liked the Soul Calibur series, ever since Soul Blade/Edge I was impressed with the ideas and the fighting system. This is going to be the second biggest gereration jump for the series hopefully they do alot of balance testing and add great new features(8 way direction hottest feature).

I personally think this beats Tekken 6 graphically, the detail in such little things like clothing is just amazing. I can't wait to see who the new characters are and what weapons they have.

[Z]

traditionally, SC releases a few months after Tekken with the same or slightly improved graphics. it is hard to tell if they are improved or if they are the same only used differently. in any case, I always viewed Tekken as the new graphical staple for 3D games while seeing SC riding on that train.

both are cult favorite fighters.

[julps31]

Looks good from what i can see. Not great but good. Its about...*boobies*. My bad got side tracked lookin at the screens lol. Its looks as good as Tekken 6 tho. Not better not worse. It does look more vibrant in terms of the colors and lighting though. I'll wait until i see better screens or vids before i say how i feel about this one for sure.

[masonite]

i wonder if this isn't the final version... like.... some things were *changed* to keep the dev's focused on their work.....

[yoshaw]

^lol :laugh:

I know what you did there masonite.

[Voidler]

Needs anti-aliasing very much

[masonite]

Needs anti-aliasing very much

yeah, could be smoother, but at least it looks firm ;)

[Trailblazer]

I'm so ready for a New SC , Bring it on with On-line play!

[Hisham]

Like I posted in the other thread, online play is confirmed.

Despite online multiplayer's growth, the fighting genre has notoriously resisted embracing the feature. The Mortal Kombat series was an early pioneer, but the old dismissal that online networking isn't fast enough for the split-second timing seems to be failing -- or companies have come to terms with it. Either way, the latest issue of EGM spills the beans: Soulcalibur IV will have online networking when it arrives on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2008.

"What's changed this time round is that the next-gen platforms have network infrastructure already in place," says Soulcalibur IV Director Katsutoshi Sasaki. "We've heard from fans that they really want the game to be online, so we figured that, with the current environment, we really couldn't make SC4 without online play."

Score one for gamers. But, with the introduction of create-a-character in Soul Calibur III and its assured revamping in Soulcalibur IV, will these customizations go to waste? "We definitely want to allow users to fight with their customized characters during online play. But we're unsure whether or not you'll be able to trade characters with friends."

Check out EGM's 14-page spread on Soulcalibur IV in the latest issue, on newsstands now.

Source (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3160573)

Now, I'm probably going to be getting this game on the PS3, but hopefully Namco finds out a way to get multiplatform online working because I like the playstation controller better, but I also want to play my friends who only have a 360.

We'll have to see how this works out in the end.

I probably won't play this online much anyways, if I can't find good smooth matchups. I mean I dropped DOA4's online play really quickly because of lag, and I am hoping this won't turn out the same way.

[Smokey]

Need high-res melons.

there are definately melons there :)

[woundingchaney]

online play confirmed = purchase confirmed :pinky:

[yoshaw]

Wounding

I can't wait to beat you with my customized Mitsurugi . Aha, I'll wound your character like crazy ;) hehe. And hey I believe the german translation of the website that had the melons said that there mite be skin damage to characters. Needs confirmation though.

there are definately melons there

lmao! c'mon guys, you know I didn't mean those melons.

[warmachine]

^
- Es wird viel Wert auf Realismus gelegt. Zum Beispiel hinterlassen die Lederriemen von Ivys Kostüm während dem Kampf in Echtzeit Einschnitte auf der Haut.

Translation:

They emphasize on realism. As an example, Ivys leather straps cause incisions/cuts (?) on her skin in realtime

Not really skin damage though... -_-

[woundingchaney]

Wounding

I can't wait to beat you with my customized Mitsurugi . Aha, I'll wound your character like crazy ;) hehe. And hey I believe the german translation of the website that had the melons said that there mite be skin damage to characters. Needs confirmation though.



lmao! c'mon guys, you know I didn't mean those melons.

Your Misurugi will fall before my Kilik and Hwang. Mwahahahahaha


I really missed Siegfried from the first one (unless of course he showed up in the last one which I didnt get a chance to play).

[yoshaw]

^


Translation:

They emphasize on realism. As an example, Ivys leather straps cause incisions on her skin in realtime

Not really skin damage though... -_-

Ohh I see =-o thanks for the translation. We owe ya for that correction. Or I'd started a silly blogesphere of intraweb misunderstanding right there >_<

Now Safeee!! :thumbl:


Your Misurugi will fall before my Kilik and Hwang. Mwahahahahaha


LOL! You wishhh!! Bring em on, i'll take em both(if the game allows it, wubbe cool. no?). Ahh I feel like sitting in an arcade intimidating potential KOF rivals. God, that used to be sooo much fun luring competition. Crowd pulls in right afterwards n before you know it. It's shouting n oohs n aahs with each hit from all directions. Let's have a match someday buddy, that would be an awesome day. Soon hopefully :wave:

PS: hey, where's your mugshot? Put it back up, you with us, on the RMT, r'mber! Get on with it, now!

[woundingchaney]

Definitely down for some SC online love and I might move back to the mugshot havent decided; its kind of strange seeing my punk ass staring back at me while surfing the board.

[yoshaw]

Definitely down for some SC online love and I might move back to the mugshot havent decided; its kind of strange seeing my punk ass staring back at me while surfing the board.

No excuses, get it up there asap!! Who cares what you see, lol ;) put it up now! RMT dude, c'mon!

N here's a tribute to all my forum friends who're up for an online challenge. Remind yourselves that yoshaw am second alias Diago too. :look: Checkout below what I can do to those who challenge me

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HiriWNCNo30

:evil:

[yoshaw]

bump!

Who got melons. Yoshaw got melons.

:tada: :yum: :evillaugh :smoke: :hugegrin: :1337: :book:

http://www.asiaing.com/electronic-gaming-monthly-free-subcription.html

signup for zinio n read your very own free copy of EGM August :thumbl:

[Fazares]

mmhhh...not uber impressed...hope it will improve....

[Z]

Zinio doesn't have free mags anymore. you have to sign up then purchase your mags. guess they did the freebies in the beginning for advertisement.

[yoshaw]

Actually if you follow the zinio link from the link I posted above. It asks you to submit email n password, then leads you to download zinio where it automagically downloads the August issue. Try it again Z. Or maybe you'd need to signup with a new account(or un-install previous version of Zinio). Cuz it worked for me just fine.

[Junox50]

Namco is always full of surprises and they've surprised me by not showing me what I want. I need in game pics, darn it!

E3 couldn't come any sooner.

[Z]

Actually if you follow the zinio link from the link I posted above. It asks you to submit email n password, then leads you to download zinio where it automagically downloads the August issue. Try it again Z. Or maybe you'd need to signup with a new account(or un-install previous version of Zinio). Cuz it worked for me just fine.

they do have old copies from last year. but I am talking about new ones...

[Fazares]

Namco is always full of surprises and they've surprised me by not showing me what I want. I need in game pics, darn it!

E3 couldn't come any sooner.

mate...these are in-game,indeed...though....looking at the character model in ur sig....it looks better than any sc4 model...right now....actually i thought ivy was going to look at least as good as rachel in ninja gaiden sigma...but we arnt there... not yet.....i m beginnining to think namco has still to grasp the ways of doing a real next gen looking game....apart some cool character model in tekken 6....the game will be out in 2008...lets see if they can give us a better looking game...

[yoshaw]

they do have old copies from last year. but I am talking about new ones...

Z, I think you're mistaking the link for a free PAPER copy of EGM. Am I correct in assuming that? Coz till now I've been talking of the digital online copy of EGM August.

[Z]

mate...these are in-game,indeed...though....looking at the character model in ur sig....it looks better than any sc4 model...right now....actually i thought ivy was going to look at least as good as rachel in ninja gaiden sigma...but we arnt there... not yet.....i m beginnining to think namco has still to grasp the ways of doing a real next gen looking game....apart some cool character model in tekken 6....the game will be out in 2008...lets see if they can give us a better looking game...

I do find that strange. the only explanation I can think of for this is because they don't want to raise costs more than they have to. I mean, really now, how hard is it to have the best character model and animation in a 3D fighter than in other genre? I won't say some gaming influncing aspects like physics and what not, but at least shaders, cloth animation, lighting, etc. they should be far ahead of any other game. we still have character models shown last year that are not have been matched or even gotten closed to (MGS4/FF13). VF5 was good, for its release period. but come on, we should be knocked off our feet. is it really easier to have Sigma level character models in that game than in SC or Tekken?

[Killing Moon]

Jeezus, like really, why the hell are her tits so goddamned big, man?!
I mean seriously, if we need reasons as to why the game industry just will not reach the prestige of the film industry anytime soon, blatant immaturity displays like this are one of the many reasons. This is some “virgin” bulls**t if I ever saw it.

Seriously, I like T&A like the next dude, but this is just re-goddamned-diculous. Anything for mainstream recognition even further, huh?
DOA with weapons; that what we’re shooting for nowadays?

[Z]

Jeezus, like really, why the hell are her tits so goddamned big, man?!

that would be your 'casual gamer' magnet. sad, isn't it?

[Killing Moon]

that would be your 'casual gamer' magnet. sad, isn't it?OMG, y-y’mean with all of the redundant chain combos and mindless juggles, the game isn’t already casual enough?
I guess it really is fashionable to be stupid these days.

[yoshaw]

I guess it really is fashionable to be stupid these days.

Just Ugh!! Get a life.

[Junox50]

mate...these are in-game,indeed...though....looking at the character model in ur sig....it looks better than any sc4 model...right now....actually i thought ivy was going to look at least as good as rachel in ninja gaiden sigma...but we arnt there... not yet.....i m beginnining to think namco has still to grasp the ways of doing a real next gen looking game....apart some cool character model in tekken 6....the game will be out in 2008...lets see if they can give us a better looking game...

I mean actual pics. Those are just scans from a magazine. I trust they'll get better.

[Blaksmoke]

Are you kidding me? I'm all for realistic breast physics, but come on. I think the line has officially been crossed.

[karibu]

Seriously, Ivy's big tits are the least of concerns.
Does this game repeat gameplay we had already on PSone,
or did they put some physics based fallings and destructible environments for an example? Is there something that screams next gen, better graphics are granted
so there must be something new -> VF5 was total disapointment for me.
Whine about big tits, but shut up about massive weapons?

[Killing Moon]

I have to agree. VF5 was very much a disappointing rehash, Tekken 6 looks to be brain damaged w/ its attacking ducks and flinging high-heels, and now Soul Cal is becoming more and more like DOA, but with weapons.

Seems like the only real thing to look forward to is the SF II remake.
That’s really F’ing sad; fighting games have gone the way of the dodo.

[Overload]

Seriously, Ivy's big tits are the least of concerns.
Does this game repeat gameplay we had already on PSone,
or did they put some physics based fallings and destructible environments for an example? Is there something that screams next gen, better graphics are granted
so there must be something new -> VF5 was total disapointment for me.
Whine about big tits, but shut up about massive weapons?

Ivy's actually gotten bigger with each game, titty soon there gonna be so big the developers are gonna make them into a new character (Ivy verses Ivy's breast)

Well the game did change from Soul Edge to Soul Calibur so its no longer the same as the PS1 game. Why would there be destructible environments, you fight in a open area(surrounded by water or lava or atop a rock pillar). Physics always existed, you fall dont you. They could add weapon damage or decapitation but its been done and its no fun(imagine Mitsurugi vs Tira the game loads the characters and background, "Fight" runs across the screen then your characters there head gets cut off. "Your Dead") Fighters barely evolve, and when they do they get copied then its no longer new or fresh.

I always wondered what "Next Gen" meant and when the heck are we gonna get there.

[GTShotoKen]

Yes, Siegfried was in SCIII.

I'm a big fan of Mitsurugi also, but nothing can top my main man Astaroth.

[Red_Eyes]

Yes, Siegfried was in SCIII.The only qusetion left is: Will Roy and their white tigers be in there too?

[GTShotoKen]

The only qusetion left is: Will Roy and their white tigers be in there too?

They were killed during Lei Long's side story during the events of Soul Blade.

Siegfried got over it after being turned into ravenous, evil, spawn of hell.

He's cool with it now though. ;)

[Z]

what I want to know is if they will do another quest mode where you go on a trip. I don't know SC games, but I've seen that mode in SC3 and I liked it. also, the character creation is a blast. of course, that would be there, but what about that quest mode (if that is what they called it)? has it been in all versions before?

also, I always get a kick about 'guest' characters in the game ever since SC2. I hope they do that too for this one. :)

PS. has online been undoubtedly, bluntly, directly, officially 110% confirmed for this game or not? the accuracy of the answer is extremely important for Tekken 6. don't ask, just answer.

[GTShotoKen]

I don't know about your last question, but to answer the first: Soul Calibur one and two both had a weapon mastery mode where you go through a series of locations, mazes, and hidden areas (all of which are done through the main menu...it isn't a 3rd person adventure or anything) and participate in matches and level up your character and weapons and earn cash (these modes are also how you previously unlocked all of your character's alternate weapons by buying them through cash rewarded). A large majority of the matches had special (and very cool) conditions to them.

Soul Calibur 3 is sort of weird in this area because it contains all of the previous elements of weapon master mode in SCII and 1 and even has alot more options and features, but everything that made weapon mastery mode special has been essentially split up into their own respective game modes.

I believe that the chronicles of the sword mode was the replacement for the weapon mastery mode that was missing in the newest edition in the series (which is sort of like an RTS of sorts).

I'm guessing that the team wanted to integrate all of the features of weapon mastery mode in to every facet of the game in SCIII. I personally thought that was a bad idea though. I truly enjoyed this feature from the first two games (Soul Calibur 1 had the best version imo).

[Overload]

Good explanation GG, I was going to write something down but you covered everything very well. I disliked SC3 for excluding this but enjoyed the fact that it had Character Creation and had alot of mini challenges like fighting that giant statue and defeat Night Terror in 3 different difficulties.

That quest mode is why I enjoy the Soul games outside of just fighting, like Street Fighter Alpha 3 it adds to the game allowing it to have a prolonged single player life.

[Fazares]

The only qusetion left is: Will Roy and their white tigers be in there too?
and who are they..?
i just remember another name for siegfrieds own thieves band....

[yoshaw]

Check my other post below...

[hevymac]

Christ! I can't stand this trend where all they focus on is the woman aspect.... And the woman are getting LESS clothes and more kg's to they're breasts!!! Fucking depraved people make me wanna throw up

[Shadow Voa]

*busy starring at Taki's chest*

Im sorry we were discussing breasts?

[Viper]

Taki is going to hurt someone with those things. And being as tight as those clothes are, there should be nips and camel toes too.


The top pic is pretty bad ass though.

[hevymac]

"HAS The Whole World Gone Crazy?!!!!!" "am I The Only One Who Gives A Shit About The Rules?"

[hevymac]

!!FUCK!!! I totally want to smash some head!!!:guns: :drunk: :pinky:

[yoshaw]

In-game screenshots, Trailer coming very soon!!

http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07283/nightmare.jpg
http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07283/Siegfried.jpg
http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07283/Taki2.jpg
http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07283/taki.jpg

More here
http://www.1up.com/do/media?cId=3160240&sec=IMAGES

What's the game about: It's the latest episode in Namco's super-popular Soul Calibur series, and the first one on the PS3/360 hardware generation. The one-on-one 3D weapons-based fighting action that has always been the distinguishing characteristic of the series remains unchanged. Check out the latest issue of EGM for a cover story on the game, revealing much more.

What's new for E3: The addition of online fighting means that Soul Cali...er, Soulcalibur joins the other three 3D Japanese fighting franchises (Tekken, Virtua Fighter, Dead or Alive) in the online match-up arena, moving competitive combat out of the arcades and into living rooms everywhere, opening the field for players of all skill levels to meet and compete. Now, instead of padding your record by whupping your baby sister's ass, you can bring your A-game to the masses to see how you really stack up. The game wraps up with new characters, bigger stages (for fewer ring-outs), and the possibility of all-new game features that haven't been decided on, but could include anti-ringout measures.

What we like: Not only is online play good for gamers, but it's good for the genre, which despite the popularity of the final four, has been shrinking despite itself over the last half a decade. With more people playing together online, it's possible that the fighting game genre may see a resurgence in popularity, which could inspire more sequels and, hopefully, more innovation.

What we dislike: Ivy's been going back for seconds, as evidenced by the first promotional renders we've seen. Another thing is that the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions seem like they will be the first releases of the game, with no arcade release preceding them. That factor led to balance issues with Soul Calibur 3 (since an arcade release often supplies the dev team with valuable feedback in this area) and could become an issue here.

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3160925

[KRA]

Christ! I can't stand this trend where all they focus on is the woman aspect.... And the woman are getting LESS clothes and more kg's to they're breasts!!! Fucking depraved people make me wanna throw up

are you new to anime ?

big tits and not so much clothes are in their popculture like always :)
it's just that the graphics getting better.

[yoshaw]

No KRA, its that when things like huge mugambos, like Taki's, get thrown in your face, people start over-reacting. It's not like these are in anyway demeaning the female gender, yeah. Not at all.



Seriously. >_>

[hevymac]

No fuckin dah...... I live in Japan and only little kids and pedo's watch anime here so, thats why it's strange that people on this forum "love" "anime" soooo much

[hevymac]

Oh, yeah... AND the ds fanatic wii jerking x crazy FOREIGNERS. Because it's "SOOOOOOOOOOO COOL". Jesus christ!!!

[hevymac]

Double post.... Sorry

[KRA]

No fuckin dah...... I live in Japan and only little kids and pedo's watch anime here so, thats why it's strange that people on this forum "love" "anime" soooo much

yhhh you live in japan and i am writting you about japanesse popculture.
ok i feel stupid :)

i like anime actually i am watching one now. (paused)
"moster" i like it. maybe i am just a big kid or pedo :)
well maybe if i would live in japan i woudn't like anime so much :)

[hevymac]

Sorry for my out burst. Most foreigners I have seen lose their "fondness" of it pretty quick... but...I'm gunna go have a nap......

[hevymac]

Double post. Sorry

[KRA]

I'm gunna go have a nap......

i should go too. aaa and don't forget to add me to your ps3 friends :)

[Hisham]

Haha, calm down with the double posting hevymac. There is an edit button for a reason.

And I agree, the devs seem to be a bunch of pervs...

[Mach]

Everybody's got a ghetto booty in this game.

[hevymac]

Oh yeah... The new tv is arriving soon.... (piano {high gloss} black XBR2550). I'll post some pics later..... Maby with ghetto booty on it :heybaby:

[Nameless]

I'm not impressed with any of the screenshot, but I'm looking forward to seeing a trailer and the game in motion... Also, the online support is great news!

[Jay Gee]

I have to agree. VF5 was very much a disappointing rehash, Tekken 6 looks to be brain damaged w/ its attacking ducks and flinging high-heels, and now Soul Cal is becoming more and more like DOA, but with weapons.

Seems like the only real thing to look forward to is the SF II remake.
That’s really F’ing sad; fighting games have gone the way of the dodo.
:emo: <--- Do this right now. NOW.

[Viper]

Super Smash Bro's Brawl anyone?


j/k.

[OmniCloud]

Super Smash Bro's Brawl anyone?


j/k.It's true...they truly aren't innovating the genre with new ideas...

I love VF5--but yeah it's the same as VF4 with hi-res graphics...

tekken will always play like that so I'm not looking for any changes, but I was expecting something from SC...

With all the Blu-ray space...one stage should be the size of a PS2 game!!!!

Bushido blade anyone? What the hell is so hard about trying new ideas in popular games? People are gonna buy it anyway...

It seems the only thing worth buying these days are first party and exclusives...

I would love to see a Super Smash brothers with Dante/Cloud/Seph/Squall/Kratos in it....

[Jay Gee]

I do so miss Bushido Blade. A proper sequel should be made for that title. Taking out your opponent with a single strike was beyond awesome.

[Nameless]

Not sure if this was posted, but looks like some new footage...
http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/13068

*Site is getting hammered, because video is very slow...*

[TEEDA]

Not sure if this was posted, but looks like some new footage...
http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/13068

*Site is getting hammered, because video is very slow...*
http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/21787144820070711044341.jpg

[GTShotoKen]

I thought that the video gave a very good preview.

I'm made that there is no 720p 60fps trailer on the webiste like the video said, but oh well.

It's funny that I'm not very interested in the new character, but Siegfried. He looks freakin amazing the Soul Calibur that he's holding is completely made out of Ice (or crystal)! So will the story end with him?

I also liked how one of the Japanese dev's favorite character was Astaroth. ;)

Edit: The game really is early. I'm finding it very odd that anything of the game would be shown or that the graphics engine has made it this far and runs at 60fps. I wonder how much the game will evolve visually having another 12 or more months in development?

[hevymac]

I know this is off topic but the new tv arrived!! If you want to see pics then just go to my blog thingy and click the three links. http://kokusaiotoko.blog56.fc2.com/
It kicks ass!! Will post better pics later. Also, Still need to sort the area out and hide the cables.

[Overload]

Nice video, looks great for a game that'll be released at least a year away. It seems that this game may have a one hit kill, the part of the video where Siegfried slices Tira from head down.

[Smokey]

I know this is off topic but the new tv arrived!! If you want to see pics then just go to my blog thingy and click the three links. http://kokusaiotoko.blog56.fc2.com/
It kicks ass!! Will post better pics later. Also, Still need to sort the area out and hide the cables.

nice Hevy

[GTShotoKen]

the 720p 60fps video is finally up!!!!

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/12980

Edit: Soul Calibur legends is looking interesting also:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/82239.html?playlist=featured

[Z]

I know this is off topic but the new tv arrived!! If you want to see pics then just go to my blog thingy and click the three links. http://kokusaiotoko.blog56.fc2.com/
It kicks ass!! Will post better pics later. Also, Still need to sort the area out and hide the cables.

damn you! you just had to get a Bravia X didn't you!

what size is that baby?

[Segitz]

Bushido blade anyone? What the hell is so hard about trying new ideas in popular games? People are gonna buy it anyway...


I loved that game! Sadly there arent any games like this anymore. It was very hard, but "realistic" and not overly gory

What I dont like about Tekken n and VF n is that it is basically ALWAYS the same with shinier graphics and two new characters. The hardcore fans may be pleased by this, but the rest, who played anything since Tekken 3 are bored (imho).

They should get the Euphoria Engine and do real physics driven animation and gameplay. This would maybe get me to get another Tekken since Tekken 3 (and a cheapo Tekken DR for 9.99€ on PSN)

[hevymac]

damn you! you just had to get a Bravia X didn't you!

what size is that baby?

46 inch. Tis a real beauty ain't she? Oh and the bitches in this game are ok.... I suppose...

[Z]

Goddamn! that is my dream TV right there. lucky bastard!
I got all excited since I would be buying a 40" V or S, but you just depressed me all over again...

enjoy that baby and take good care of her! :)

[hevymac]

Will do Mr Z. Allot of REALLY hard work went into paying for that telly+dvd/hdd recorder and I think it has been well deserved...
Anyway, I don't know what to think about this game..... I would ordinarily think 'What a load of shit!!' but I'll wait and see though. I really liked the original but felt betraid when they put the third one on the Deadcast (sorry aboot that :matrix: ). I don;t have much hope for this one though so.....

[Fazares]

In-game screenshots, Trailer coming very soon!!

http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07283/nightmare.jpg
http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07283/Siegfried.jpg
http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07283/Taki2.jpg
http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07283/taki.jpg

More here
http://www.1up.com/do/media?cId=3160240&sec=IMAGES



http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3160925
doesnt look that good to me...:-/

[section]

Allot of REALLY hard work went into paying for that telly+dvd/hdd recorder and I think it has been well deserved...Man your butt must feel sore now...

:moon:

j/k

[Killing Moon]

Geez, do these chicks wear F’ing bras or anything? Their tits are not only oversized, but just drooping outward with no kind of support whatsoever.
Cool for virgins do don’t get any, but really immature at the same time. *sigh*

[FantasyGhost]

Art of Soul Calibur 4

Missing at E3 was Soul Calibur 4, the next and final installment in the Soul Calibur series. It’s coming out in 2008 and here is an early look at some of the concept art for the fighters. Tira, one of the characters introduced in Soul Calibur III, looks notably different with long hair and Nightmare has a mouth in his chest.

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sc_n.jpg
Nightmare

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sc_si.jpg
Siegfried

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sc_ta.jpg
Taki

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sc_ti.jpg
Tira

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sc_m.jpg
Mitsurugi

http://www.siliconera.com/2007/07/18/art-of-soul-calibur-4/#more-5525

[Pluto]

They aren't even trying to make Taki look Japanese..

And those designs for Nightmare look absolutely awesome. I hope they share the re-vamping love with the rest of the characters..

[Z]

do we have pics of the new characters?

[GTShotoKen]

Oh I wonder what Astaroth will look like?!!! http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/shmookins/emos/beautiful.gif

[LiquidEagle]

omg @ that Mitsurugi one, he looks so fucking cool!

Taki needs to get "those" under control though.

[GTShotoKen]

Ok, now it's getting annoying that people are clamoring over titties.

They are there, that's what the art designers wanted and that's what we got so please leave it alone.

It's just as childish to complain about breasts as it is to be enamored over them. It's just a digital character. Let it be. http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/shmookins/emos/tuzi06.gif

Edit: Sorry between this thread and the other soul calibur thread in the general gaming section we've had alot of discussion about breasts so it's getting to me....sorry for the outburst. :lol:

[LiquidEagle]

I just think one DOA is enough and I don't want it to ruin Soul Calibur :-p

It's not childish to complain about breasts that are completely obtrusive and ruin the focus of the characters... in other words, it's cheap.

[GTShotoKen]

I just think one DOA is enough and I don't want it to ruin Soul Calibur :-p

It's not childish to complain about breasts that are completely obtrusive and ruin the focus of the characters... in other words, it's cheap.

Taki's and Ivy's breasts aren't obtrusive to me. Their overall character design is still great so I'm not bothered.

I still don't see why the breast size of a digital fighting game character makes you lose focus during a fight....?

Until they completely obstruct visual screen space (ok...Ivy's breasts are getting close to doing that :lol:), I'm cool with what ever the artists want to do with the breasts of the female game characters.

[Fazares]

doa girls boobs....dont obstruct the visual screen space as well...

[LaLiLuLeLo]

This is clearly gonna be the breast game ever.

[GTShotoKen]

This is clearly gonna be the breast game ever.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/shmookins/emos/lols.gif Damn right, http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/shmookins/emos/goodjob.gif

[yoshaw]

New scans.
Let me tell you, these characters have MATURED!

More bouncing mugambo's to drool over, psssh not really. This time its Sophitia and Cassandra and Voldo(for those who like that kinda thing)

http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07324/1286_0001.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs218&d=07324&f=1286_0001.jpg)
http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07324/1286_0002.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs218&d=07324&f=1286_0002.jpg)

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Hahahahh. EVERYONE, ALL WOMEN, HUGE BREASTSSSSS.

[Shadow Voa]

See this is why I like the Soul Calibur fighting games. Not only do they give us the goods, their breast physics arent screwed like DOA, I actually enjoy the fighting aspect (haha) and their women are on par with DOA's, the guy characters are actually cool in their own respect.

[Hisham]

LMAO.

And about Bushido Blade, that would be an awesome series to bring back, especially with online capabilities. But I doubt it would happen because I remember something about Square and the developer having some sorta falling out which made the series end at 2.

[yoshaw]

From last page

New scans.
Let me tell you, these characters have MATURED!

More bouncing mugambo's to drool over, psssh not really. This time its Sophitia and Cassandra and Voldo(for those who like that kinda thing)

http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07324/1286_0001.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs218&d=07324&f=1286_0001.jpg)
http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07324/1286_0002.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs218&d=07324&f=1286_0002.jpg)

[Sephiroth_VII]

They are all more... impressive than I recall them from SC3 :wtf:

[Goki]

Maaan, if they got DODO birds in there, This game has to ROCK!

[<3frosty]

At this rate, the digital breasts will fill the entire screen with bouncing physics when the 2020 generation arrives.

[TrueVCU]

At this rate, the digital breasts will fill the entire screen with bouncing physics when the 2020 generation arrives.

And on that day, there shall be much rejoicing :pinky:

[<3frosty]

And on that day, there shall be much rejoicing :pinky:

Game sales sky rocket over digital breasts that so many young adolescent boys (and some girls) are enamored with. Parents are on the fritz about over sexualization in the media yet again.

[TrueVCU]

Game sales sky rocket over digital breasts that so many young adolescent boys (and some girls) are enamored with. Parents are on the fritz about over sexualization in the media yet again.

But at least whackojacko is too busy wanking to notice

[Overload]

Hot Damn.

[LiquidEagle]

I don't like it because when they oversex a game that it doesn't have a place in (fighting games......), it tells me that they're lacking in areas that actually matter (gameplay, graphics, story, etc.) and toss this shit in to compensate. Sex sells, and it's the easiest way to get attention and to appeal to people, therefore the most overdone.

So thanks, but no thanks.

[Overload]

Hold on there, no need to bring that card up. This is not the first installment. Unless they brought in an entire new team to the series then you need not worry about (gameplay, graphics, story), all three will be taken care of.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Have you even played SC? It's really good, boob physics or not.

[LiquidEagle]

I've been playing this series since Soul Blade for PSOne, but my interest level in this game has steadily declined since SC2...

It's just straight up unnecessary and, to be honest, a little insulting that they think gamers are so pitiful that every woman in the game has to have ridiculously big breasts & etc. for us to be interested in it. Not that it isn't pleasing on the eyes... but you catch my drift, right?

[Overload]

Maybe its not the game thats changed, its you Liquid(into a better person).
Check out the archive http://www.soularchive.jp/tmr/archives.htm . Its all in Japanese but if you click around your sure to find pics and stuff.

[<3frosty]

Why exactly would he want to check the archive?


And i agree with Liquid. Gimme a few chicks that at least dont sport double d's. Its like this in comics as well. The females are given huge breasts almost all the time. And of course to compliment this they wear skimpy outfits as well. I dont see the crotch section of the guys bulging like Ron Jeremy, so why are the girls most visible aspect over stated?

It isnt just insulting to some guys with higher morals or class, it also (at least, imo, which of course doesnt mean much since im a guy) turns away the females who have yet another form of media saying "this is sexy, this is what you should go after".


However, ultimately this can also go for the males with their bulging muscles and fit bodies. However, if both the females and the males had fit bodies and that was it this wouldnt be an issue. Instead each are given fit bodies but the girls are given over exaggerated breasts.


Damn, i could write a friggin book on this shit. 0_o

[Overload]

Simmer down, the archive contains the past games art work. You can then draw comparisons between what was and what is.

Have you played the games, or are you just gonna bitch about tiny things(ok there not small at all). Cover your eyes or something.

[<3frosty]

Simmer down, the archive contains the past games art work. You can then draw comparisons between what was and what is.

Have you played the games, or are you just gonna bitch about tiny things(ok there not small at all). Cover your eyes or something.

I have played numerous fighting games and have seen the progression of skimpier clothes and bigger breasts over time. DOA is the most visible for this, but other fighters have also followed suit.


Im am calm as can be btw. I give two craps about most fighting games these days.

[Overload]

are you just gonna bitch about tiny things

You see <3frosty I just justified your reason for stepping into this thread.

[<3frosty]

You see <3frosty I just justified your reason for stepping into this thread.

I could care less what you think obviously. A forum is here to express opinions no matter how big or small. No one bitches at people for just simply replying with a "lol" in a funny thread.

I felt a need to express my opinion and have done so and only seem to be meeting resistance from you. :moon:

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I tire of your bickering. Let's move on.

[<3frosty]

Any news on what the Six Axis will actually be used for. Im not feeling the need to rumble through 7 pages of information.

[Overload]

The pics look great. I like the lighting it has a real "outside" look to it. Voldos model is as strange as ever. This games has some amazing backgrounds.

Wonder who they plan on showing next, I personally would like to see Xianghua, Kilik and Astaroth.

[bigwig]

Gah, the new female models look rubbish....What have you done to Ivy curse you?!?!? Sophita's body type is not suited either to those huge breasts

[LaLiLuLeLo]

It's like the concept artist was like, 'hmmm..the females in Soul Calibur are good, but....they need more....more..what is it...12 year old appeal.'

[Black Dragon37]

From last page

New scans.
Let me tell you, these characters have MATURED!

More bouncing mugambo's to drool over, psssh not really. This time its Sophitia and Cassandra and Voldo(for those who like that kinda thing)

http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07324/1286_0001.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs218&d=07324&f=1286_0001.jpg)
http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07324/1286_0002.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs218&d=07324&f=1286_0002.jpg)

Damn - this Youtube vBCode doesn't work well... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7phlHG78do)

[LaLiLuLeLo]

"with the power of next generation systems we're able to make breasts larger and rounder and bouncier than we ever could have on the PS2."

[<3frosty]

"with the power of next generation systems we're able to make breasts larger and rounder and bouncier than we ever could have on the PS2."

And, with the HD generation now the nipples will be more then just a mere pixel itself. It will have its own physics and be rendered in HD with 100 polygons of brilliance. And, when its windy, they will grow accordingly.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Dynamic nipples that react to weather conditions! Hahaha! In real time no less!

[<3frosty]

Dynamic nipples that react to weather conditions! Hahaha! In real time no less!

Just wait til the water levels.... :pinky:

[curryking1]

This thread is never going to actually talk about anything else in SC is it? Jeez lol.

[<3frosty]

Never. And i refuse to buck the trend.

[Overload]

Great, least this is kept current instead of disappearing into the depths of the forgotten past. Boob bashing FTW.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Well anyone who gives a damn about SC knows what the hell kind of game it is, how it plays, and what to expect. So then we get screenshots of key characters and their breasts have tripled in size, it's hard not to make fun of it.

[TrueVCU]

Especially when certain characters *cough*taki*cough* already have breasts that transcend cup size.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

LOL Bowl Size!!! HAhahah. that just came to me. high five.

[LiquidEagle]

lol, up top!

[TrueVCU]

LOL Bowl Size!!! HAhahah. that just came to me. high five.

Given the lack of a high-five smiley, this shall have to suffice :cheers:

[<3frosty]

I see no one had anything good to say in a few days? I shall bump it by repeating my question about the PS3 SixAxis features for this game.

Perhaps i can bounce the breasts by shaking the controller while playing the game?

[Red_Eyes]

I see no one had anything good to say in a few days? I shall bump it by repeating my question about the PS3 SixAxis features for this game.

Perhaps i can bounce the breasts by shaking the controller while playing the game?
Sure. A great use of the SixAxis controller.

[Sephiroth_VII]

:spit:

[warmachine]

^^imagine all the people wiggling their SixAxis histerically during gameplay... ^^

Have these screens been posted? (http://www.gfdata.de/archiv08-2007-gamefront/3259.html)

[<3frosty]

Im not sure those screens have been posted, but even if they have thanks. :)

[Fazares]

looks good from those pics...

[Rockmond]

If games like DOA/Soul Calibur 4 were more grounded in reality all of the women's fighting stances would look like this.

http://www.lvh.org/assets/bpp2976.jpg

Ain't no way you doing all those flips and kicks with 30-40 pounds sitting on your chest without chronic back pains.

[<3frosty]

If games like DOA/Soul Calibur 4 were more grounded in reality all of the women's fighting stances would look like this.

http://www.lvh.org/assets/bpp2976.jpg

Ain't no way you doing all those flips and kicks with 30-40 pounds sitting on your chest without chronic back pains.

HAHAHAHAHAHHA

[LaLiLuLeLo]

what I want to know is, these are full grown women, why are their breasts getting bigger???

[<3frosty]

what I want to know is, these are full grown women, why are their breasts getting bigger???

Because the men playing the game have gotten older? I dunno. The target audience?

[Sephiroth_VII]

The miracles of modern plastic surgery, my friend.

[<3frosty]

The miracles of modern plastic surgery, my friend.

Well, thats just a short cut way of explaining them. However, maybe in the story line they will be awarded the breasts as a gift. And secretly, they fill them with mercury to make sure none of the women obtain the Soul Calibur?

[curryking1]

I think that was a joke by Lali...

[<3frosty]

I think that was a joke by Lali...

I think we all understood that.:whip:

[Fazares]

The miracles of modern plastic surgery, my friend.
modern what....?
wasnt this game ambiented in the 16th century...lol...?

[hyabusha]

Bring on the bounce. Curious to see how they animate them compared to Team Ninja's DOAX2 or NG:Sigma's Rachel.

[TheBlackLodge]

what I want to know is, these are full grown women, why are their breasts getting bigger???

It's a miracle. A great, wonderous, happy miracle. All wrapped up in a big miracle bow. With the Words "To TBL love Soul Caliber team, x" written on it. A gift from Alanis herself.

:pinky:

[Black Dragon37]

Oh hell no!

[GTShotoKen]

High-res SC Images Here:

Main Page
http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/soulcaliburiv/screenindex.html?sid=6176753&om_act=convert&om_clk=multimodule&tag=multimodule;picks;title;2

Pics (Same as the magazine article but higher-res)

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/image_viewer/frame_lead.php?pid=940047&img=2

I can't figure out how to get the high res versions directly.

[TEEDA]

New pics :
http://i14.tinypic.com/4caeb0x.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/307m6w1.jpg
http://i13.tinypic.com/2z5p5hs.jpg
http://i19.tinypic.com/6b225fm.jpg
http://i1.tinypic.com/4mapt1j.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/4r1jq5z.jpg
http://i17.tinypic.com/4u2rdqv.jpg

[GTShotoKen]

Thanks for the pics Teeda. +rep

I'm definitely wondering who the new axe wielding monster is? Could it be a new Astaroth?

[KRA]

High-res SC Images Here:

Main Page
http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/soulcaliburiv/screenindex.html?sid=6176753&om_act=convert&om_clk=multimodule&tag=multimodule;picks;title;2

Pics (Same as the magazine article but higher-res)

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/image_viewer/frame_lead.php?pid=940047&img=2

I can't figure out how to get the high res versions directly.

like that ?

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/227/940047_20070816_screen001.jpg

anyway nice pictures :)
+rep guru and teeda

[OG_Monkey]

what I want to know is, these are full grown women, why are their breasts getting bigger???

LMFAO!, defective breast lol!

[curryking1]

Cancer in the breast. Also known as.. breast cancer. Maybe that wasn't the nicest thing to say... O well.... :(

The graphics are really solid.

[OG_Monkey]

Cancer in the breast. Also known as.. breast cancer. Maybe that wasn't the nicest thing to say... O well.... :(

The graphics are really solid.

who said that?

[curryking1]

You did! You insensitive bastard! :P

[OG_Monkey]

i did? I said defective...mean they wouldnt stop growing...

[curryking1]

I was joking lol.

[OG_Monkey]

...so was i. yep, i was joking

[TEEDA]

The best lips I' ve seen so far in a video game lol
http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/179706281920070918025231.jpg

Also you can see the reflections of the level in the armor chest
http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/212584870120070918025319.jpg

[yoshaw]

Those new pics scream photoshopped for some reason :\

[Nameless]

I hope the pics are legit, because they look significantly better than the initial footage. Honestly these pics are what I would have expected for a next-gen Soul Calibur...

[OG_Monkey]

I hope the pics are legit, because they look significantly better than the initial footage. Honestly these pics are what I would have expected for a next-gen Soul Calibur...

thats what i was thinking, i hope they are real

[curryking1]

...so was i. yep, i was joking

I'm lost.. lol! My bad :P

Ya, I'm also worried they are photoshopped/touched up, just because.... They do look real effing good, I'm still defo hoping it looks like that tho. At least it's got a better chance to look like that than other games being a fighting game with fewer things on screen I guess.

I would've expected this kind of graphics from Tekken and SC and other fighting games as well. I more expected Tekken 6 to match stuff like this though, which is sad for me...

[Sephiroth_VII]

If this is in-game, I can die happy.

[Passive]

I highly doubt these are in-game shots.

[GTShotoKen]

I don't see why these aren't in-game shots. They look damn good, but not as good as the game's CG.

[masonite]

I don't see why these aren't in-game shots. They look damn good, but not as good as the game's CG.

Whywould the developers waste time developing something as unnecessary as accurate reflections on armour? i realise its a fighting game, and graphics are expected to be good, but during a fight you'renot going to get enough time to admire reflections - so its better off using that power on other features - sparks, body models, environment, etc.

[Fazares]

now that looks quite good...

[KRA]

1UP: Exclusive in-depth interview (http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=0&cId=3162839)

1UP: Can you tell us about SCIV's play style? Is it more like Soul Calibur III's design, or back to the old-school, hardcore mechanics of SCII?

Katsutoshi Sasaki, director: We have returned to the design flow of SCII. SCII is the most popular and well-known, so we returned to that style here.

1UP: What's going on with SCIV's storyline now?

KS: Nightmare and Siegfried play a key role in the story this time. Both characters have absorbed the power of their blades, Soul Calibur and Soul Edge, so they're near their final forms. The spotlight is on these two characters.

1UP: How are you using the 360 and PS3's technology to enhance SCIV in ways you couldn't do before?

KS: [Pointing to a TV monitor] As you can see from this stage, you have an open terrace, and you can see the shadows from above cast on the stage and characters as they fight. We will have HDR and flare lighting, as well as tone mapping, so the overall look of the stage will be quite different as the game nears completion. Another thing that's changed from SCIII is that game the stages were more closed, but now we've opened up the stages a bit.

1UP: Ivy seems...uh...healthier than before. Who super-sized her Happy Meal?

KS: Of course, Ivy stands out. A lot of attention has been paid to the character designs. We've done a lot of stuff with the high specs of the next-gen platforms. For example, with Ivy you can see how her clothing presses against her skin, which really shows off the details.

1UP: Which of the original characters return? It's not like you guys to remove characters, so can we assume everyone comes back?

KS: The most popular characters like Ivy, Seigfried, Nightmare, and Mitsurugi return, but we can't say much about the rest of the characters yet... We don't want to let anyone down, though. We want to include as many as possible.

1UP: Tira was a surprising character addition, considering that she looked like she got jumped in an alley, what with her costume being all torn up. Have you changed her for SCIV?

Daishi Odashima, game director: Regarding Tira, before she had that green-based costume in SCIII, Now, she sports a red costume, and this reflects her split personality. This time, she's a bit more evil, and that really comes out in her character.

1UP: Are you adding any interactive, destructible elements to the game?

DO: There may have been a similar stage in SCIII, but this time there are carousel figures moving around the edge. If you character bumps into one of these, it will be destroyed, but you'll bounce back into the stage.

1UP: The lighting seems much more dramatic now -- a lot more high-contrast than before.

DO: We're focusing on light and darkness in the stages, trying to use that more effectively. The game's less than half done, so expect it to look far more spectacular when it's finished.

1UP: Will you totally tweak everyone's move lists, like you did with the eventual arcade release of Soul Calibur III, which benefited from the balancing you did on the console versions? Some people thought Sophitia was too powerful in the PS2 version, for example.

DO: At this point, we can't say much about if we'll drastically change any character's move sets.

1UP: Is developing for two platforms simultaneously hampering your abilities to maximize the performance of the game in any way, or are you able to squeeze everything you need out of them?

KS: In developing for the PS3 and 360, they're both very powerful platforms. And the time and effort required to develop the graphics requires a lot more time, money, and energy. The Calibur team always tries to put out something that's better than the last project, so we're always trying to improve our next game. These new consoles have so many abilities, so it's hard to scale back our ambitions and get it done in time.

Masaaki Hoshino, lead programmer: Also, since this game engine is multiplatform, we've actually had experience with that 'problem' working on SCII for GC, XB, and PS2. But it's still a challenge to develop resources that can easily be ported between these two consoles and have the same level of quality.

1UP: Soul Calibur III was the first game in the series to be developed directly for console, without an arcade release to precede it. As a result, the PS2 version didn't benefit from the usual beta period games get with an arcade release, and the chance to balance it beforehand. Basically, a lot of the game was broken from a balance standpoint. How will you avoid that with SCIV? Will it come out in arcades first, or will you be able to balance things with updates and patches?

DO: For III, you are correct, we had the home version and then the arcade, so we did a lot to improve the game when it moved to arcade. SCIV is also starting on the home console, like III. We did a lot to improve SCIII as it progressed, so we have that arcade balance as a base that we can improve and expand upon. We're confident that we can produce a game that everyone is happy with.

KS: Of course, it's technically possible to patch it at a later date, but since we're selling a packaged game at retail, we don't intend to make a game that needs to be patched at a later date.

1UP: Are you changing any of the defensive techniques in the game -- bringing back the weapon break, or anything like that?

KS: We're going to greatly improve many elements in the existing gameplay. We have some specific changes in mind for the Guard Break mechanic.

DO: We also plan to change the health gauge. Normally, if you deplete your opponent's health you win the match. Now, there's a new gameplay element that will let you win that doesn't involve the health gauge.

1UP: We really liked the create-a-character mode... Will you enhance this for SC4?

KS: This is another element that we've put a lot of effort into. This mode reappears in SCIV, and we have a lot of new options and it's been greatly enhanced. For example, you can now change the character's voice. We're including many more appearance options, and the different parts you choose will have actual meaning and affect gameplay.



1UP: What ever happened to Mitsurugi's classic showdown with Tanegashima from Soul Edge/Blade? In the secret ending you could either win or lose. Will Tanegashima be a playable character at any point [in SCIV]?

Masaaki Hoshino, lead programmer: It's interesting that you bring that up, actually. We can't say anything yet, but you may be on to something.


1UP: Will you be able to trade your characters online?

KS: We are thinking of what we can do using the network for the customization mode -- whether or not you'll be able to trade characters with friends hasn't been decided yet.

1UP: What's your goal in creating the new characters?

DO: When creating characters, I first think about it from a gameplay aspect -- what kind of character is fun to play? Then we go from there, approaching the visual aspect -- what kind of character looks cool.

1UP: Is that how you came up with Tira?

KS: There is an overall design for the characters, and Tira has a split personality, so her two different costumes reflect the two sides -- light and energetic, then dark and depressed.

1UP: Everyone's costumes have become more elaborate. Any chance of bringing back the original costumes from Soul Edge/Blade?

KS: Yes, we'd like to bring back some classic costumes.

1UP: Will you add online play to the game?

KS: Yes, the game will have online play. What's changed this time around is that the next-gen platforms have network infrastructure already in place, so it's much easier to develop an online component for SCIV. We've heard from fans that they really want SC to be online, and we truly wanted to deliver that, so we figured that with the current environment we couldn't make SCIV without online play.

1UP: What about SCIV makes it next-gen in ways [the series] wasn't before?

MH: With SC, we focus on creating a game that's visually appealing, on such a level that other games can't really compete. One point where that was very evident was with the DC version of SC -- we were really able to polish that one. Other advancements in the hardware have made it possible to take the game to 60fps, and we've been able to keep that without having to lower our standards. Whenever new hardware arrives, the team is always in a bind to catch up and figure out how to maximize it, but at the same time, we're quite pleased because previous ideas that we had but were unable to implement due to hardware constraints are now possible.

1UP: Will you bring back the Chronicles of the Sword mode, or a similar quest-type mode?

KS: The Chronicles of the Sword mode will not be returning. We feel that it was finished in SCIII and we were happy with the results, but we want to try something new for SCIV. Of course, going back to Chronicles, our impetus for this mode was to give players the feeling of being in a world with many other characters in the same environment. It gave us a base to build on for the new mode that we're going to implement in SCIV. However, we don't plan to take Chronicles and just beef it up.

1UP: Will you add any dreaded motion control features using the PS3's Sixaxis?

KS: Sixaxis control is something that we're considering, but we'll have to come up with some good ideas for it first. Feel free to send us your ideas!

1UP: Will the stages become larger now, and will they have more walls or fewer walls? Dan Hsu loves to ring people out.

DO: The stages are more open, but they have walls in places, too. Perhaps there will be slightly fewer ring outs because of this.

KS: One way that it's changed is that unlike before, there aren't as many chances to fall out anymore...it's more focused on specific areas in the stages where you can fall out.

1UP: Is there any danger of adding console-specific characters like Link or Spawn to the Soul Calibur series?

DO: When we create characters for the home version, we worry more about if it's interesting, fun, unique, and different. Since that is the main focus, the team decided that it's OK if all the characters are strengthened. Since it's a home game and not arcade, you don't lose 100 yen ($1) every time you play. So we felt that it was more important to make them fun... so perhaps Sophitia and Xianghua benefited a little more than the others...

1UP: Every Soul Calibur has a freakier-looking Yoshimitsu, and he was crazy looking last time. What are you planning to do to him this time?

KS: Look forward to a completely different Yoshimitsu... If Voldo were to be in SCIV we're sure that he would continue his path.

1UP: Ha! We were able to confirm at least 1.5 more characters for SCIV. Like they wouldn't have returned... [Laughs] Have you ever seen any Voldo cosplay? Every time someone cosplays as Voldo, God kills a kitten.

KS: They're quite disturbed.


1UP: Something that we liked about Soul Calibur in the past was the real-time intro for the Dreamcast version. Will you bring that back, because now real-time graphics look so good, so why bother with CG? It was fun to swap out female characters with male characters too, since it made characters like Astaroth look hysterical doing Sophitia's poses.

MH: I actually did that back in the day for Dreamcast. I'm flattered you remember that. Since we were bringing the game from arcade hardware to Dreamcast, we didn't have time to make a new CG opening, so they asked me to come up with something cool, and the real-time editable intro is what I designed. I'm glad you like it. For Soul Calibur IV, we plan to do something in that vein, although you'll have to wait and see if you like what we've come up with.

1UP: Where does Voldo shop for his clothes? He's always got new outfits.

DO: We're not sure where he shops, but since he can't see, he probably thinks that he dresses normally.

KS: Since he's mysterious, we don't really even know!

1UP: Have you considered adding tag team play in SCIV? How come you've never added it before, when Tekken's been doing it for years?

KS: We have considered tag play in the past, but we do have something new planned for SCIV that players will be very pleased with.

1UP: Which are your favorite characters?

KS: Recently, I've taken a liking to Lizardman...he has a great low sweep kick. I also love Taki. I love the move where she grabs an opponent and jumps up in the air.

DO: I like Tira, Amy, and Yoshimitsu. They're all very new. Yoshimitsu is always being radically redesigned, Tira is fresh and fun to play as, and Amy...I like weaker characters.

MH: I like Astaroth, because he's so powerful there's always a chance to make a comeback.

1UP: Soul Calibur's roster hails from all over the world, like when you added Filipino characters, which I think was a first. Does that mean SCIV's new characters will come from new nations?

KS: That's another aspect of SC. It's set in the 16th century with characters from all over the world...it's very international. One aspect that would be a good hint would be to consider the country of origin for possible new characters. The character creation aspect was something that we felt was very well received in SCIII, so we really wanted to power that up in SCIV. And the idea for holding contests to see who could create the best version of a specific character is something that we're currently considering.

1UP: Any thought to making a created character's strength change depending on what he's wearing?

KS: Yes, according to what items your character has, their actual abilities will change.

1UP: One thing that drove us nuts about Virtua Fighter 5 was the fact that you'd invest all this time into developing a character, but you couldn't bring it to a friend's house on a memory card. Will you have the same problem with SCIV?

MH: Since Sony guidelines are frequently updated, it's possible that the save-game rules have changed. We hope to allow players to save their customized characters and bring them over to their friends' houses. In the event that we wouldn't be able to do that, you'd still be able to take your characters online and fight!

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EDIT: they seemingly have the same text for both X2 and PS3 so you can't tell the main dev console. I only want NOT TO GET SHAFTED with scatty port for the umpteenth time.


KS: Of course, it's technically possible to patch it at a later date, but since we're selling a packaged game at retail, we don't intend to make a game that needs to be patched at a later date. = we in some companies in Japan have still got the mentality not to consider the availability of PSN a positive thing at all, also the thing called Xbox Live is out of question :D

Thankfully PD is going to do the updates via patches, they even updated GT:HD once, AFAIK.

[cpiasminc]

Whywould the developers waste time developing something as unnecessary as accurate reflections on armour?
What makes you think they're accurate? You don't see a reflection of her weapon on that armor, or the rope holding down that cape... It's a static cubemap of the level -- about the hardest part there is setting up an in-game cubemap capture option so that you can actually save off that image any time you need in case the environment gets modified. Since SC is pretty much based in small environments, 1 or 2 cubemaps per level is good enough.

[curryking1]

Good call cpi. I gotta admit though, when everyone was saying the reflections were too good, I started to forget you could just have those static reflection things and thought they were too good to be true then as well.

[Passive]

TGS Trailer (http://au.gamespot.com/video/940047/6179131/videoplayerpop?rgroup=tgs07_index&tag=video_side%3btitle%3b0)

[Passive]

New screens also? (http://au.media.ps3.ign.com/media/739/739576/imgs_1.html)

[Overload]

Finally they got bearable english voices. It seems this is the end of the series, they better make it good, real good.

[Passive]

^ really? :s i thought the voice acting was pretty bad. but if most of that is in game i take back what i said about the game cant look that good :P

[yoshaw]

HD trailer

http://download.gamevideos.com/14848/gv.com.SoulCaliburIVTGS07TrailerHD_1280x720.wmv

[Passive]

Lol i find all the vids then you find HD versions. we have quite the system going on here Yoshaw.

[yoshaw]

Trust me, I'm bored! LOL

[Passive]

Lol as am i! haha!

[Passive]

20 new screens (http://www.1up.com/do/media?cId=3160240)

[Smokey]

1UP: Will you add any dreaded motion control features using the PS3's Sixaxis?
lol

[Smokey]

i tell the vid off PSN looks nice :)

[Rockmond]

Teh bOObs!

[Passive]

:lol: i think they are over done... but thats just me

[Black Dragon37]

I don't see this as the end of the "Soul" series.

But it may be the end of the "Soul Calibur" saga.

£20 the next Soul beat-em-up will be called "Soul Embrace". Or something

[KRA]

IGN: Video Interview (HD) (September 27, 2007) (http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/739/739576/vids_1.html)

nothing much but anyway.

[KRA]

Ivy's BOOBS Evolution!! (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/72916.html) :)

[OG_Monkey]

zaaaaaaaaaaaaam!


when does this game EVEN come out?

[KRA]

Gamersyde: 18 new shoots (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_5662_en.html)

http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/7233/1286_0016.jpg

[LaLiLuLeLo]

:cry2:

It's just so beautiful...

[Sephiroth_VII]

Do I dare to say this....? Yes, I do: LOOKS BETTER THAN TEKKEN6.

[Black Dragon37]

I'm more worried about the system itself than the graphics.

I'm glad they're using the SC3 engine for the system, but I'm worried they're gonna fuck it up again.

[Raijin]

Do I dare to say this....? Yes, I do: LOOKS BETTER THAN TEKKEN6.

Dont know, not utterly impressed by both. So, in a way, if SC4 looks better than Tekken 6 or the other way if kind of irrelevant.

[Hisham]

I'm more worried about the system itself than the graphics.

I'm glad they're using the SC3 engine for the system, but I'm worried they're gonna fuck it up again.

SC3 engine!!!

NOOOOOOOOOO, NOOOOOO... Hopefully they iron out the stupid glitches, and actually release an arcade version in Japan so they can test...

[GTShotoKen]

SC3 engine!!!

NOOOOOOOOOO, NOOOOOO... Hopefully they iron out the stupid glitches, and actually release an arcade version in Japan so they can test...

Like BlackDragon said before, the SC3 arcade edition was a much more finely tuned game, but I was under the impression that the Soul team at Namco learned from their mistakes (I guess not though).

I agree that they should release an arcade version first too to iron out any glaring imbalances and bugs.

Edit: I thought the SC3 engine was only in as a place holder for now anyways?

[Black Dragon37]

Namco said that the SC3 engine is gonna be the basis of SC4.

[OG_Monkey]

so bump

cant wait for this game

is online in?

[GTShotoKen]

so bump

cant wait for this game

is online in?

Yeah, I believe that was officially stated in a 1up interview a long while ago.

[OmniCloud]

Not too impressed....

Again, same ol stuff!!! Whats up with this next-gen where there's like 4 games a year that are really new/amazing experiences?!!!

Sheesh...all this freakin money and devs are still churning out updated games. Thank goodness for SF4...Thank Goodness for LBP...Thank Goodness for MGS4...

SC4="Introducing more detail breast that Shake!!"

[Black Dragon37]

I can say the same for Tekken 6.

[OmniCloud]

And I would agree with you...

[Black Dragon37]

Copied from what is now www.caliburforum.com:

I don't think Namco is very nice.

Sure the guys at project soul want to create the perfect game, so that they don't need patches. But from my prospect this whole thing looks like...

SC3 didn't do so well, so unless SC4 reaches some pinnacle, they're going to scrap the franchise. They have Tekken as a money maker, why should they invest in another fighter that doesn't yield satisfactory profits. That's the feeling I get from SC4 being... at least for now, the last installment in the franchise.

And if you ask me, Namco probably set the stupid deadlines, and made all the wrong decisions for the sake of profit, before the initial release of SC3. They rushed it...when Project soul wasn't 100% done with it.

If you pay attention to these interviews looking at the guys that work on this game, they looked stressed. Like..."this is it," if this don't work out they probably going to work on some other Namco product or find a new job.

I understand people who make games, want them to be good, they want customers to enjoy their hard work, and the same time be able to watch as their work flourishes into something big. But their dealing with Namco here.

We are all dealing with Namco, with there inability to invest in a very powerful product. That's why I even said that Namco might as well just sell the whole franchise, since it doesn't know what to do with it.

Tekken has already set it's fan base, and so for Namco it's worth it. It puts a lot of its attention into that fighter as apposed to SC. So I guess with that said, the longevity of SC not just SC4, isn't going to come down to how Namco markets the franchise, but how we the so-called community sales it to gamers.

Now I could sit here and say this and that about what might or might not be, that would be a waste of time. The discussion here is the Longevity of this franchise, and so far it seems its going to come down to how we do it. I mean if you look at all the official SC sites that Namco owns, none of them are up to time, they're late with the updates, you get pics and images from other sites way before the official sites update.

Wtf is the point of this shit?
http://soulcalibur3.namco.com/
http://www.soulcalibur.com/

So again like someone said before me.

Ask not what SC4 can do for you, but what can you do for this franchise.

That's pretty much what we should be talking about here, as long as it's better than SC3, we can do a lot. I am hoping we can get some work done on this site so that it rivals this one...
http://www.tekkenzaibatsu.com/

We have the talent.
If I wasn't having trouble with my Photoshop right now, you'd probably be seeing some Vader & Yoda smiles dancing around.

[OG_Monkey]

I can say the same for Tekken 6.

helll yea. Thats probably a game I gotta see in person cuz it looks laaaaaaame!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I'M GONNA BUY ALL OF THEM. FIVE TIMES.
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[Jay Gee]

SC4 or T6, either way, Namco wins. It really depends on what you want:

Body rockin' hits (Tekken 6)

Or giant ninja tits (Soul Calibur 4)

YOU DECIDE.

[Sephiroth_VII]

I'll take both :hugegrin:

[Shadow Voa]

Or giant ninja tits (Soul Calibur 4)

That'll alone will do.

[Black Dragon37]

Dead Or Alive's better at that department.

But don't count DOAX2 by any means.

[GTShotoKen]

I've always been a sucker for titties :lol:.

On a more serious note, I pretty much think that SC4 and T6 will be as far as each dev can take each series in their current direction.

I have my own personal ideas as to what new direction each series can go though.

[OG_Monkey]

SC4 or T6, either way, Namco wins. It really depends on what you want:

Body rockin' hits (Tekken 6)

Or giant ninja tits (Soul Calibur 4)

YOU DECIDE.

Dude, Giant Ninja Tits hands down. Its the reason i only play this and DOA

[Sephiroth_VII]

Dead Or Alive's better at that department.

But don't count DOAX2 by any means.

Yeah, DOAX2 lacks a naked mod.
But DOAX1... :pleased:

[yoshaw]

Soulcalibur IV: Scheherazade pics

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6213_en.html

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Who is she and why do I feel the sudden urge to wank?

[LiquidEagle]

It's Princess Zelda!

[OG_Monkey]

Who is she and why do I feel the sudden urge to wank?

haha, oh man, i cant +rep you. wow, funny funny as always

but anyway, she looks lame

[Sephiroth_VII]

Yeah, DOAX2 lacks a naked mod.
But DOAX1... :pleased:

Who is she and why do I feel the sudden urge to wank?

And why do I feel the sudden urge for this game to be modable?

I fear we will never learn the answer.

[OG_Monkey]

Doa5...sweet lord I can't wait...

[yoshaw]

Her name is Scheherazade. Pronounced Sheh-er-zaad-e (I may be wrong though)

[OG_Monkey]

No no, Liquid was right, its Princess Zelda

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Monarch or not those pointy ears are driving me crazy.
She needs to jump out of that armor and jump suit and show me that FAT ASS.