Games On in San Diego had an SCIV tournament, here's the writeup.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Videos - Toronto Tourney #4 Matches 2
4 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Source: YouTube
Nizer (KILIK) Vs. OOFMATIC (LIZARD)
NeoRussell (YOSHI) Vs. DINO (VOLDO)
DINO (VOL) Vs. SILENT (NM)
Barry (MAXI) Vs. OOFMATIC (TALIM)
Source: YouTube
Videos - Toronto Tourney #4 Matches
8 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Source: YouTube
Nizer (Kilik) vs Cowie (X)
Nizer (Kilik) vs Silent (Nightmare)
Toronto Casuals 1 & 2
Jeff (X) vs Cowie (X)
Silent (Nightmare) vs China (Siegfried)
Source: YouTube
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Videos - Cursed Tiamat Matches
6 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Source: YouTube
Whodat (Yoshi) vs WINBACK 10-3-08
Tiamat (Al) vs Whodat (Zas) 10-3-08
Millionz (Raph) vs WINBACK 10-3-08
Tiamat (Algol) vs WINBACK 10-3-08
Tiamat (Algol) vs Whodat (Yoshi) 10-3-08
Source: YouTube
Videos - TO Tourney #3 Matches
16 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Source: YouTube
Kevin (Astaroth) vs XDest (Amy)
Jeff (X) vs MDK (Taki)
OOFMATIC (Lizardman) vs Lawrence (Amy)
...and more.
Source: YouTube
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Videos - Taiwan Matches
18 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Source: YouTube
chad100(Kilik) VS EDEN(Siegfried)
Kaworu(Amy) VS EDEN(Nightmare)
Kaworu(Amy) VS chad100(Seong Mi-na)
...and more
Source: YouTube
Friday, October 3, 2008
9 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
From Norcal SC4 Tournament 9/27/08
Source: YouTube
From Norcal SC4 Tournament 9/27/08
Shin (IVY) Vs NallOhki (XIA)
Manta (VOL) Vs Mike D (MIT)
BrianHatesYou (CER) Vs Rushdown Sorel (YOS)
...and more
Source: YouTube
Videos - HK Casual Matches
16 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Source: YouTube
Simon (MIT) vs Chang's fd (YOS)
Simon (MIT) vs Lau (AMY)
Simon (MIT) vs Chang's fd (CER)
...and more
Source: YouTube
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Videos - Tiamat Tournament Matches
5 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Continued from yesterday.
Source: YouTube
Continued from yesterday.
Tom Brady (AST) vs Tiamat (ALG) Winner Final
Tiamat (ALG) vs NinjaCW (CAS)
Tom Brady (AST) vs Winback (KIL)
Ryry (XIA) vs unknown player (TIR)
Source: YouTube
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Videos - SoulCaliburPoland Matches
11 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Source: YouTube
Aramis (XIA] vs maDeNTi (ZAS)
Mochol (CAS) vs Cameel (AST)
Aramis (HIL) vs Tokis (TIR)
KatiBu (SEO) vs Tokis (TIR)
maDeNTi (VOL) vs Tokis (TIR)
...and more.
Source: YouTube
Movies - StrykerRD Matches
7 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Mike (AST) vs Tolky (KIL)
Omega (ZAS) vs Nando (SET)
Source: YouTube
Mike (AST) vs Tolky (KIL)
Omega (ZAS) vs Nando (SET)
Source: YouTube
Monday, September 29, 2008
Videos - Taiwan Tournament Matches
18 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Source: YouTube
EDEN (NIG) VS Kaworu (AMY)
Kaworu (MIT) VS OS (SET)
Kaworu (TAL) VS EDEN (SEO)
...and more
Source: YouTube
Videos - Tiamat Tournament Matches
5 YouTube videos (YouTube channel)
Source: YouTube
Xiomar (TAK) vs Tiamat (ALG) pt1
NinjaCW (CAS) vs Misato (YOS)
Winback (KIL) vs Millionz (RAP, CER)
Ryry (YUN) vs Misato (YOS)
Tiamat (NIG) vs Kutsuki (SIE)
Source: YouTube
Apologies
Sorry about the recent lack of updates; life happened, I went on a vacation, and school is starting now so the daily updates will happen at odd hours.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
1.02 for Xbox LIVE released
v1.02 patch for Xbox LIVE -- the same changes as v1.03 (Japan PS3) apply.
What about the American PS3?
What about the American PS3?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion Info
Link 1 (includes two videos)
Link 2 (flyer leaflet photos, game logo photos)
Taken from the Tokyo AM Show
For more information check out SDTEKKEN.COM
Source: ina tekken
Link 2 (flyer leaflet photos, game logo photos)
Taken from the Tokyo AM Show
For more information check out SDTEKKEN.COM
Source: ina tekken
Videos - Mexico Matches
16 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Source: YouTube
Bar (NIG) vs Fenris Max (KIL)
Bar (SIE) vs GuzVilla (TAK)
Fenris Mx (AMY) vs Bar (SIE)
...and more.
Source: YouTube
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Interview - Sam Witwer
Kotaku posted an interview they did with the voice actor for The Apprentice in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Not surprisingly, he did The Apprentice's voice for Soul Calibur IV as well:
Source: Kotaku
Comparatively, recording the Secret Apprentice lines for Soul Calibur IV was easy. And a ton of fun, because not only did he get to yell “I’m gonna kick your ass” stuff for about four hours – he also got to hear his Japanese voice actor counterpart.
“That guy was so cool,” Sam gushes. “He was all like, [fake Japanese in manly voice]! And I was like… [throws himself backwards in chair] WHOA!”
Source: Kotaku
Monday, September 15, 2008
Videos - HK Casual Matches
YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Source: YouTube
Lau (NIG) vs Simon (MIT)
chang's fd (TAK) vs Sing (NIG)
...and more.
Source: YouTube
Movies - MFA 2008 Casuals
5 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Moscow Fighting Arena 2008 casuals
Belial (MIT) vs Kingusha (AST)
Source: YouTube
Moscow Fighting Arena 2008 casuals
Belial (MIT) vs Kingusha (AST)
Source: YouTube
Movies - guruTHEpirate matches
8 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Source: YouTube
guru (YUN) vs KowTow (YUN)
whutt (YOS) vs Kilzza (NIG)
...and more
Source: YouTube
Friday, September 12, 2008
Videos - Crooked Jester Tournament
27 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Source: YouTube
Klizza VS Dreamkiller
Malapardis VS KidDZaster
Tai VS Jaxel
...and more
Source: YouTube
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Soul Calibur IV Updated (Japan, PS3 only)
Brief list of changes (updated periodically):
Character-specific Changes
- Algol's projectile combos no longer possible (as in, it won't pick up opponents)
- Algol's 8A+B pushes airborne opponents backwards
- Algol's 66A+B throw pushes opponent back further
- Amy's 3BA does less damage
- Astaroth's knee is more unsafe on block
- Cassandra's 66B+K does not relaunch
- Cervantes's 11K has less advantage on block
- Ivy's infinite gone
- Ivy's unblockable (6A+B) from whip stance does less damage
- Ivy's Criminal Symphony throw has a wider window for the JF version
- Ivy's whip 3B has worse recovery
- Kilik's B+K now GIs vertical attacks, and has a shorter window to GI attacks
- Raphael's B does not track as much
- Setsuka's A throw does less damage (25 -> 20)
- Setsuka's JF moves are easier to pull off (?)
- Siegfried's 3[B] has slower recovery (3[B]B no longer is a combo, etc), shaves off more soul gauge damage
- Sophitia's BB does less damage (36 -> 28)
- Sophitia's 3A+B only hits airbone opponents once
- The Apprentice's A+B throw break has quicker recovery
- Tira's infinite against Talim no longer possible
- Tira's 2A no longer whiffs
- Talim can't dance around in the air
- Voldo's BT 236A does not stun anymore
- Xianghua's command throw works on Astaroth
- Yoshimitsu's aB+K has less recovery time (aB+K(CH) 3AB is no longer a combo, can't do aB+K during combos), does less damage (30 -> 20)
System Changes
- Soul Crushes are harder to pull off (moves generally take off less from the soul gauge)
- You can JI throws
Source: 2ch, ソウルキャリバー4総合掲示板
Character-specific Changes
- Algol's projectile combos no longer possible (as in, it won't pick up opponents)
- Algol's 8A+B pushes airborne opponents backwards
- Algol's 66A+B throw pushes opponent back further
- Amy's 3BA does less damage
- Astaroth's knee is more unsafe on block
- Cassandra's 66B+K does not relaunch
- Cervantes's 11K has less advantage on block
- Ivy's infinite gone
- Ivy's unblockable (6A+B) from whip stance does less damage
- Ivy's Criminal Symphony throw has a wider window for the JF version
- Ivy's whip 3B has worse recovery
- Kilik's B+K now GIs vertical attacks, and has a shorter window to GI attacks
- Raphael's B does not track as much
- Setsuka's A throw does less damage (25 -> 20)
- Setsuka's JF moves are easier to pull off (?)
- Siegfried's 3[B] has slower recovery (3[B]B no longer is a combo, etc), shaves off more soul gauge damage
- Sophitia's BB does less damage (36 -> 28)
- Sophitia's 3A+B only hits airbone opponents once
- The Apprentice's A+B throw break has quicker recovery
- Tira's infinite against Talim no longer possible
- Tira's 2A no longer whiffs
- Talim can't dance around in the air
- Voldo's BT 236A does not stun anymore
- Xianghua's command throw works on Astaroth
- Yoshimitsu's aB+K has less recovery time (aB+K(CH) 3AB is no longer a combo, can't do aB+K during combos), does less damage (30 -> 20)
System Changes
- Soul Crushes are harder to pull off (moves generally take off less from the soul gauge)
- You can JI throws
Source: 2ch, ソウルキャリバー4総合掲示板
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Videos - Soul Calibur Poland Casuals
Various YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Source: YouTube
Heniek (SIE) vs Matt-JF (SOP)
Heniek (SIE) vs Soul (RAP)
Ring (IVY) vs CheeseOfTheDay (SET)
...and more
Source: YouTube
Videos - HK Casual Matches
3 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Source: YouTube
Lau (Nightmare) vs Sing (Nightmare)
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=9EUE5u12Aes
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=kCyc3PEgHEY
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=84ncNNCbjV4
Source: YouTube
Monday, September 8, 2008
Videos - Madison Tournament Matches
13 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Madison Tournament Matches
Source: YouTube
Madison Tournament Matches
Syxx (AMY) vs Outlaw (YUN)
MysticBill (NIG) vs PhilBond (SIE)
Voodoo (AST) vs PhilBond (NIG)
Max (TAK) vs Ora (TIR)
Jimmy "Pikachu" Choi (XIA) vs Outlaw (YUN)
...and more.
Source: YouTube
Friday, September 5, 2008
Videos - South Bay L.A. 8/30 Tournament
21 YouTube videos (YouTube playlist).
Videos from August 30 tournament with:
Source: YouTube
Videos from August 30 tournament with:
Aris vs King Salmon
DevilX vs Unconkable
Dr Tom vs Nofacekillah
Pensdragonfall vs whiterob
...etc.
Source: YouTube
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Soul Calibur IV OST Released
Released on Sept 3 in Japan.Soul Calibur is a fighter that dwells not only on the action, but the story as well and to accentuate all the different scenes, the romantic, exciting and eerie moods, the producers make use of the OST.
Since the game is ultimately a game about three holy swords against the evil weapon, expect a lot of grandly orchestrated pieces that dwells on the heroic atmosphere.
The wielders of the Soul Caliburs are from different countries, e.g. Europe, Korean, China etc, to go with the image of these countries, there would be music of various styles in the double disc OST.
Source: Play-Asia.com
Video - DLC #3 (schoolgirl)
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Videos - Penny Arcade Expo Tournament
Finals - B:L (MIT) vs Zig21 (CER)
6 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Source: YouTube
6 YouTube videos (YouTube channel).
Semifinals & Finals
Source: YouTube
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Videos - Knightspirit Matches
3 YouTube videos (thread).
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Knightspirit (MIT) vs Hilde, Astaroth, Mitsurugi
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Thursday, August 28, 2008
PS3 Soul Calibur IV Demo Released
Any word yet on who is playable?
Source: PlayStation.blog
SOULCALIBUR IV Demo
Check out this demo of Soulcalibur IV to experience this renowned weapon based fighting game. With HD graphics, destructible armor, character customization and online vs. modes, Soulcalibur IV reinvents itself while also bringing STAR WARS guest characters, Darth Vader and his Secret Apprentice, to add to the fighting.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 878 MB
Source: PlayStation.blog
GameDaily Interview
GameDaily has an interview with Namco Bandai Marketing Director Todd Thorson.
Source: GameDaily: Soul Calibur IV Burns Hot at Retail
Overall, the SoulCalibur franchise has sold well over 5 million units in the U.S. alone.
Source: GameDaily: Soul Calibur IV Burns Hot at Retail
Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion Announced
The title will premiere in the upcoming Tokyo AM Show from August 18 to the 20th.
It was at the AM show 3 years ago that Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection was announced. As it enjoyed an arcade release at the end of the same year, one can speculate that this new iteration of Tekken 6 will also be released at the end of this year.
Will we see two new characters and one returning character again? And what about a console release? If the Tekken development team is hard at work on this arcade upgrade, one can imagine they haven't been able to spend much time on a PS3 release of Tekken 6.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Videos - Taiwan SCIV Matches
Maybe these were from a recent tournament?
Video 1 - SC4 Laoma(SIE) VS Ota Kaworu（AMY)
Video 2 - SC4 Siro Xiansheng（MIT)VS Ota Kaworu（AMY)
Source: YouTube
Video 1 - SC4 Laoma(SIE) VS Ota Kaworu（AMY)
Video 2 - SC4 Siro Xiansheng（MIT)VS Ota Kaworu（AMY)
Source: YouTube
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Videos - Toronto SCIV Tournament
10 YouTube videos (YouTube Channel).
Source: YouTube
SowNemesis (SOP) vs NeoRussell (YOS)
NeoRussell (YOS) vs STD (AMY)
etc.
Source: YouTube
Videos - Team ATL Vol 2
15 YouTube videos (thread).
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
sWoRD LorD (SOP) vs. JTO (CAS)
Clint (AST) vs. sWoRD (ALG)
sWoRD (MAX) vs. L-Dawg (AMY)
etc.
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Friday, August 22, 2008
Videos - Compilations (YUN, SIE, KIL)
Soul Calibur IV Demo Hits Xbox Live Arcade
A Soul Calibur IV demo is available on Xbox Live Arcade, with a download size slightly shy of 700MB.
No love for the PS3, Namco? =(
Source: Xboxer
No love for the PS3, Namco? =(
Play as Nightmare or Cassandra in Story mode, or Nightmare or Cassandra in Versus mode. There is no online play.
Source: Xboxer
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
PS3 Controller Keyboard Attachment
Entry from Sony's PlayStation blog
Sending someone a "lol ggs" will get easier this holiday season. There's no information on pricing yet, though.
Source: PlayStation.blog
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Street Fighter IV Arcade Sticks Announced
It's surprising that Capcom decided to go with an American company like Mad Catz to release their Street Fighter peripherals; negative comments on Kotaku aside though, I'm pretty sure that the guys at Capcom really know what they're doing.
People never got excited about Pelican accessories until their PS2 to PS3 converter hit store shelves, and now they are coveted items on eBay. I look forward to seeing what Mad Catz has in store for us!
Source: SDTEKKEN, Kotaku
People never got excited about Pelican accessories until their PS2 to PS3 converter hit store shelves, and now they are coveted items on eBay. I look forward to seeing what Mad Catz has in store for us!
Press Release: Mad Catz to make Street Fighter IV line of controllers
SAN DIEGO - (Business Wire) Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has secured a license from Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, to produce branded controllers and accessories based on the Street Fighter® IV, Bionic Commando® and Resident Evil® 5 videogame properties. The agreement gives Mad Catz North American and European rights to a range of accessories for all current videogame platforms, including the PC.
“We are excited to partner with Capcom to create branded controllers and accessories based on three of the videogame industry’s most popular and enduring franchises,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “We look forward to offering unique and exciting accessories to fans of these games, as we continue to grow and diversify what we believe to be the industry’s leading portfolio of branded videogame accessories.”
“This is a real collaboration between Mad Catz and Capcom,” said Germaine Gioia, senior vice president, licensing, Capcom. “We are developing a broad variety of game peripherals for a wide game-playing audience — from the casual to the most loyal, core fan. These innovative peripherals will maximize the overall experience that comes from playing Capcom games.”
Source: SDTEKKEN, Kotaku
Arcade-In-A-Box Releases PS3 Arcade Controller
Four PS3 joysticks with prices ranging from $139 to $149.
Arcade-In-A-Box, announces the release of PlayStation 3 compatible arcade controllers. The new PlayStation 3 arcade controller also features 100% backwards compatibility with PS2 and PSX games played on the PlayStation 3. This PS3 arcade controller, just like the Xbox 360 controller released last year, features authentic arcade controls that are identical to those used on your favorite arcade machines.
PlayStation 3 Arcade Controller Specifications:
- Authentic Arcade Buttons and Joysticks
- Custom button layout - Mortal Kombat, Curved, or Straight
- Polycarbonate coated vinyl overlay
- Choice of Black, Red, or White color scheme
- Wired USB controller means it's also compatible with Windows XP and Vista
Optional Arcade Controller Customizations:
- Optional joystick upgrade to the Sanwa JLF
- Optional Custom Overlay
- Custom choice of button types, either Concave, Convex, Sanwa, or Semitsu
- Custom colors for T-molding, buttons and joystick
Prices starting at $139
Source: Arcade-In-A-Box via Gamespy.com
Video - Dmtvt Amy Parrying Techniques
1 YouTube video.
Shows various points at which Amy's strings can by parried or guard impacted.
Source: YouTube via ソウルキャリバー4 エイミ攻略
Shows various points at which Amy's strings can by parried or guard impacted.
Source: YouTube via ソウルキャリバー4 エイミ攻略
Videos - Mitsurugi Collection
Videos - Madison WI Weekly #2 Update
5 YouTube videos (thread).
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Losers Quarterfinal
Reldan(AMY, CER) Vs Dark Hogosha(KIL)
Losers Semifinal
Reldan(AMY) Vs. Phil Bond(NIG)
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Monday, August 18, 2008
Star Wars: The Force Unleased Demo to be Released on Thursday
We'll finally be able to see if floating in the air and shooting lightning bolts is indeed a part of The Apprentice's repertoire.
I don't suppose we'll see any fork-wielding Lizardmen in the game, though.
On August 21st, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners will be able to unleash the Force in the comfort of their own homes by downloading the demo of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed from Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. The demo gives players a taste of one of the early levels in the game: the TIE Fighter Construction Facility, under siege by a Jedi General named Rahm Kota. The Secret Apprentice has been sent by Darth Vader to hunt down and destroy the General, but is also told that, in order to remain a secret, he is to leave no witnesses.
Also included in the demo is a tutorial intended to teach players how to use their Force Grip power.
Source: Ars Technica
Videos - Madison WI Weekly #2
15 YouTube videos.
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Jimmypikachuchoi(X) Vs. MysticBill(Taki)
Reldan(Cervy) Vs. MysticBill(taki)
Reldan(Cervy) Vs. Jimmypikachuchoi(X)
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Videos - Crowtournationals #1
YouTube videos.
(thread will be updated later with more videos)
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
(thread will be updated later with more videos)
Winners Semi-Finals- BlDave v. JustBlaze
Losers Semi-Finals- TL_Crow v. JoJo
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Friday, August 15, 2008
Videos - Shen Yuan vs Shen Chan/Shen Ou
3 YouTube videos.
Shen Yuan (Hilde) vs Shen Chan (Yoshi)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7uVqLRet0g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBlMVgx8QuA
Shen Yuan (Hilde) vs Shen Ou (Amy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w06TRQcvSHg
Source: Soul Calibur Forums (thanks Markman!)
Shen Yuan (Hilde) vs Shen Chan (Yoshi)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7uVqLRet0g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBlMVgx8QuA
Shen Yuan (Hilde) vs Shen Ou (Amy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w06TRQcvSHg
Source: Soul Calibur Forums (thanks Markman!)
Shameful Images!
Kotaku has a near-NSFW article on some of the images they collected, which feature some of the women in Soul Calibur IV in compromising positions that occur at points throughout the game.
The underwear images have been pretty standard fare among certain groups of Soul Calibur players since the days of Soul Calibur II (and possibly before that).
Source: Kotaku
July NPD Numbers
Keep in mind that Soul Calibur IV was released on July 29, which means only three days' worth of sales are accounted for in these figures.
01. NCAA Football 09, Xbox 360 (Electronic Arts): 397,600
02. Wii Fit (Nintendo): 369,600
03. Guitar Hero: On Tour, Nintendo DS (Activision): 309,700
04. Wii Play (Nintendo): 284,000
05. NCAA Football 09, PlayStation 3 (Electronic Arts): 242,500
06. Soulcalibur IV, Xbox 360 (Namco Bandai): 218,900
07. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo): 174,500
08. Rock Band, Wii (MTV): 165,800
09. Soulcalibur IV, PlayStation 3 (Namco Bandai): 155,800
10. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, Xbox 360 (Take 2): 147,600
Source: NPD, through Gamasutra
01. NCAA Football 09, Xbox 360 (Electronic Arts): 397,600
02. Wii Fit (Nintendo): 369,600
03. Guitar Hero: On Tour, Nintendo DS (Activision): 309,700
04. Wii Play (Nintendo): 284,000
05. NCAA Football 09, PlayStation 3 (Electronic Arts): 242,500
06. Soulcalibur IV, Xbox 360 (Namco Bandai): 218,900
07. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo): 174,500
08. Rock Band, Wii (MTV): 165,800
09. Soulcalibur IV, PlayStation 3 (Namco Bandai): 155,800
10. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, Xbox 360 (Take 2): 147,600
Source: NPD, through Gamasutra
Thursday, August 14, 2008
IGN - The Music of Soul Calibur IV
IGN has an interview with Junichi Nakatsuru, the audio director / lead composer of Soul Calibur IV.
I haven't heard a lot of good things about the soundtrack myself, which might make me a minority in saying that I actually enjoy the music for the game. Not as much as the fork-wielding lizardmen in one of the stages, though.
For fans of the previous games, Nakatsuru says to expect some recognizable music and reworked themes in addition to all the new content. "This time around we prepared tunes for each stage and situation rather than character. Still some pieces should be familiar, but others have drastically different ambience. I'm sure you'll enjoy the variety.
Source: IGN: The Music of Soulcalibur IV
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Talim Video Archive
10 videos.
Source: 8WayRun
Klizza (Raphael) vs Jaxel (Talim)
Nyawu SCIV Talim Casuals
Shen Yuan (Hilde) vs Shen Yu (Talim)
Source: 8WayRun
Yoshimitsu - 4A Part 2
It turns out that combo damage using the perfect JF version of the 4A series is only slightly higher than easier combos.
This combo is a good example (tested in practice mode with air control set to "back"):
3B -> 4A:A:A:A:A -> a:B+K -> 66B (77 dmg)
3B -> a:B+K -> 66B (72 dmg)
The reason behind the small difference in damage is not that the 4A series does a total of 5 damage, but that moves do less damage as a combo is longer. So, in this case, a:B+K, which normally does 30 damage, does far less damage in the first combo than the second combo.
Also, the previous post needs to be amended in that the perfect JF version of the 4A series will come out even if you are holding a direction on your joystick.
This combo is a good example (tested in practice mode with air control set to "back"):
3B -> 4A:A:A:A:A -> a:B+K -> 66B (77 dmg)
3B -> a:B+K -> 66B (72 dmg)
The reason behind the small difference in damage is not that the 4A series does a total of 5 damage, but that moves do less damage as a combo is longer. So, in this case, a:B+K, which normally does 30 damage, does far less damage in the first combo than the second combo.
Also, the previous post needs to be amended in that the perfect JF version of the 4A series will come out even if you are holding a direction on your joystick.
Round 2 of DLC
The second batch of DLC has become available at $3.00 or 200 Microsoft points.
There are five parts available that seem to be in a 'maid' theme.
Yes, this is also an unlock key, only you are paying twice as much as last time.
Below are a couple of images of what you would be getting, thanks to an anonymous individual.
Image 1
Image 2
Source: 2ch
There are five parts available that seem to be in a 'maid' theme.
Yes, this is also an unlock key, only you are paying twice as much as last time.
Below are a couple of images of what you would be getting, thanks to an anonymous individual.
Image 1
Image 2
Source: 2ch
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Yoshimitsu - 4A
Yoshimitsu has eight 'just frame' (JF) moves - moves done with precise timing that give off a soft whirr and make your character flash white:
However, if there is no joystick input is registered for the fifth hit (you aren't holding the stick or the directional pad), he will regain his balance immediately after the fifth hit and strike a little pose, and will recover very quickly from the string. I will refer to this version as the perfect JF version.
The most interesting property of this JF move is when it is used in air combos. If the last hit manages to connect in an air combo, the opponent will be launched into the air very high, allowing for additional combo damage. This property is useless if the regular JF version is done, as he will get dizzy and fall over while the opponent plummets toward the ground.
Keep in mind that, with the quick recovery Yoshimitsu has with the perfect JF version, you can follow up with slower moves that typically do not connect with his other launchers such as 3B or 66B.
- a:B+K
- 2:a:B
- 3B+K:B
- SDGF (Super Dragonfly stance) K:K (two versions)
- 2A+K_REF (Reflection stance) A+K_66A+K, A:A
- 1A:A:A:A:A
- 4A:A:A:A:A
- FC 1K:K:K:K:K
However, if there is no joystick input is registered for the fifth hit (you aren't holding the stick or the directional pad), he will regain his balance immediately after the fifth hit and strike a little pose, and will recover very quickly from the string. I will refer to this version as the perfect JF version.
The most interesting property of this JF move is when it is used in air combos. If the last hit manages to connect in an air combo, the opponent will be launched into the air very high, allowing for additional combo damage. This property is useless if the regular JF version is done, as he will get dizzy and fall over while the opponent plummets toward the ground.
Keep in mind that, with the quick recovery Yoshimitsu has with the perfect JF version, you can follow up with slower moves that typically do not connect with his other launchers such as 3B or 66B.
Version 1.02 Released (PS3)
It seems that now, you are penalized for disconnecting during an online match, and voice chat is enabled during Player Match battles.
Seeing as how Ivy's infinite has not been fixed, it appears that this update had the purpose of resolving some issues with online play on the PS3 version.
Seeing as how Ivy's infinite has not been fixed, it appears that this update had the purpose of resolving some issues with online play on the PS3 version.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Poland Casual Matches
10 YouTube Videos
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Di (LIZ) vs Ring (IVY)
Reset (IVY) vs Di (LIZ)
Soul (RAP) vs Ring (IVY)
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
SWBeta Casual Matches
21 YouTube videos
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
SWBeta (Nightmare, Setsuka, etc) vs Minerva_SC (Sophitia, Tira, etc)
Source: Soul Calibur Forums
Two Ways to Earn Money
The Short Way:
(12500G per try, but you need to sit in front of the TV)
What you need - beat Tower of Lost Souls
1. Choose level 60, and pick Xianghua or Kilik
2. As soon as the round starts, back up to the edge of the ring and do a move that leaves you grounded (Xianghua's 1A+B(hold), Kilik's 1B+K(hold)).
3. Roll around as needed, making sure that Algol's line of vision is perpendicular to the edge of the ring
4. Wait for Algol to ring himself out
If you're lucky, you can make 12500G in one minute.
The Long Way:
(10000G per try, but you don't need to sit in front of the TV)
What you need - a controller with autofire functionality
1. Set X (PS3) or A (Xbox 360) as the horizontal slash button (A, by arcade notation)
2. Choose Siegfried in Arcade Mode
3. Leave A turned on
Siegfried will continue to do A slashes, which will eventually beat story mode for 10000G. The cursor will still at Arcade Mode when you beat it, and the default character is always Siegfried.
It takes 10 to 15 minutes to beat the game this way, which means you'll make anywhere from 40000G to 60000G every hour.
Source: 2ch, Soul Calibur Forums
(12500G per try, but you need to sit in front of the TV)
What you need - beat Tower of Lost Souls
1. Choose level 60, and pick Xianghua or Kilik
2. As soon as the round starts, back up to the edge of the ring and do a move that leaves you grounded (Xianghua's 1A+B(hold), Kilik's 1B+K(hold)).
3. Roll around as needed, making sure that Algol's line of vision is perpendicular to the edge of the ring
4. Wait for Algol to ring himself out
If you're lucky, you can make 12500G in one minute.
The Long Way:
(10000G per try, but you don't need to sit in front of the TV)
What you need - a controller with autofire functionality
1. Set X (PS3) or A (Xbox 360) as the horizontal slash button (A, by arcade notation)
2. Choose Siegfried in Arcade Mode
3. Leave A turned on
Siegfried will continue to do A slashes, which will eventually beat story mode for 10000G. The cursor will still at Arcade Mode when you beat it, and the default character is always Siegfried.
It takes 10 to 15 minutes to beat the game this way, which means you'll make anywhere from 40000G to 60000G every hour.
Source: 2ch, Soul Calibur Forums
Yoshimitsu - Tekken Moves
It seems that the secret behind Yoshimitsu's Tekken moves (4A+K) lies in the time remaining in the round.
The following Tekken moves will come out depending on the units digit of the remaining time:
1:Taunt, slap (additional A for a second hit)
2:Drunken walk (auto evade)
3:Kazuya / Devil Jin's spinning unblockable | Jin's b+1+2 (auto GI)
4:Kunimitsu's unblockable
5:Fake somersault (second hit with 8A+K)
6:Shadow feet (Heihachi's running away move)
7:Super knuckle bomb (unblockable King / Armor King move)
8:Taunt | Paul's low launcher
9:Spin in place | Blazing kick (Lee's kick launcher)
0:Leg lariat (King's high kick)
This tactic could become quite useful, especially for some of the fast unblockable moves like Kunimitsu's unblockable (u+1+2, in Tekken notation).
The following Tekken moves will come out depending on the units digit of the remaining time:
1:Taunt, slap (additional A for a second hit)
2:Drunken walk (auto evade)
3:Kazuya / Devil Jin's spinning unblockable | Jin's b+1+2 (auto GI)
4:Kunimitsu's unblockable
5:Fake somersault (second hit with 8A+K)
6:Shadow feet (Heihachi's running away move)
7:Super knuckle bomb (unblockable King / Armor King move)
8:Taunt | Paul's low launcher
9:Spin in place | Blazing kick (Lee's kick launcher)
0:Leg lariat (King's high kick)
This tactic could become quite useful, especially for some of the fast unblockable moves like Kunimitsu's unblockable (u+1+2, in Tekken notation).
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Soul Calibur IV #1 and #2 in the US
The Xbox 360 version of Soul Calibur IV came in at top with 300,000 copies sold this past week in the United States, while the PS3 version slid into second place with 167,000 copies sold.
The Japanese PS3 version came in at fourth place, while the Xbox 360 version was ranked at #6 for this past week.
Source: VGChartz
The Japanese PS3 version came in at fourth place, while the Xbox 360 version was ranked at #6 for this past week.
Source: VGChartz
Friday, August 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Gamers Daily News SoulCalibur IV Contest
The two Prize packs available are:
Xbox 360 copy of the game and (2) SoulCalibur IV Xbox 360 faceplates
PS3 copy of the game along with a Brady Game SoulCalibur IV game guide.
Sign up for the Gamers Daily News forums, head to the Contests Forum and read the SoulCalibur IV Contest thread to find out what you need to do to be eligible for the prizes.
Deadline: Friday, August 18
Source: Gamers Daily News, PR.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Namco Bandai Q1 Profits Fall
Namco Bandai reported its quarterly net profit, which was just above 1 billion JPY (9.2 million USD), or a 63% drop compared to the same quarter last year.It seems that the console games section was the only profitable arm for Namco, with the PS2 (still) carrying the heaviest weight. Seeing as they aren't changing their profit forecasts, does it mean that they're more confident about titles like Soul Calibur IV, Tales of Vesperia, not to mention the second half of Gundam 00 airing soon?
Source: gamesindustry.biz
Soul Calibur IV Sells 2 Million Copies Worldwide
Soul Calibur IV sold (not shipped) 2 million copies during its first week of sales across the globe!
I wonder how many people are buying into the DLC.
Source: Famitsu (Japanese)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Soul Calibur IV Tops UK Charts
Looks like some sales figures are starting to trickle in. Here are the numbers from the UK:1. SoulCalibur IV (Namco Bandai)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
The Xbox360 version was the winner in the UK, with a purported 56% of total Soul Calibur IV sales.
Source: spong.com
Monday, August 4, 2008
Optimal Online Play Tutorial (PS3)
SDTEKKEN has an excellent tutorial for setting up online play on your PS3. While this was made with Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection in mind, the same advice also holds true for Soul Calibur IV.
SETUP GUIDE
Source: SDTEKKEN.COM
SETUP GUIDE
Source: SDTEKKEN.COM
Namco Bandai - No Plans for Yoda vs Vader
Not sure if this was an actual G4 interview or not, as Sasaki has been quoted as saying something similar before. And who knows, people can always change their minds.
"We don't have any plans," said by game director Katsutoshi Sasaki about implementing a DLC that will enable players to play either Yoda or Darth Vader on one console.
Source: G4TV
Videos - Team Atlanta
16 YouTube videos.
Source: Soul Calibur Forum
Clint (Astaroth) vs. sWoRD (Sophie) 1/2
Killa6 (Setsuka) vs. Wingzero (Kilik) 1/2
Killa6 (Setsuka) vs. Big Boi (Mitsurugi)
RTD (X,Sophie,Mitsu) vs. JTO (Cassy)
RTD (Sophie) vs. Shin Reiatstu (Ivy)
Source: Soul Calibur Forum
Infinite Combo 01
Credit goes to aris and SAB on the Soul Calibur Forum:
Guttinboy was kind enough to upload a video to YouTube:
Let's hope this is the only one -- and more importantly, that this will be patched!!
With Ivy in her "solid state?" stance...
B+K, WS B, WS B, WS B...
Hit G between hits to turn around.
Guttinboy was kind enough to upload a video to YouTube:
Let's hope this is the only one -- and more importantly, that this will be patched!!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Xbox 360 Hardware Price Drop Again (rumor)
Some information from a purportedly reliable 'mole' within the ranks of Microsoft's gaming division.
Early Sept price reduction on X360 hardware:
* Arcade (no hard drive) to $199
* Pro (60GB) to $299
* Elite (120GB) to $399
Source: Ars Technica
Early Sept price reduction on X360 hardware:
* Arcade (no hard drive) to $199
* Pro (60GB) to $299
* Elite (120GB) to $399
Source: Ars Technica
US PlayStation Store Update Details
A feature that has many gamers irked is that the add-on game content (not the music) is a simple unlock key for material already in the game. It's a mystery why the file size would be over 3 megabytes, though.
Add-on Game Content
Soul Calibur IV: Customization Equipment 1 ($1.49)
File size: 3.09 MB
- Sophitia's armor
- Head gear for Astaroth
- Head gear for Nightmare
- Head gear for Voldo
- Head gear for Yoshimitsu
Game Music
Soul Calibur IV: Downloadable Music (SoulCalibur)
File sizes: 5.58 MB - 8.97 MB (tracks), 75.1 MB (full set)
- x17 individual tracks @ $0.99 each
- full set @ $14.99
Source: Shacknews
Add-on Game Content
Soul Calibur IV: Customization Equipment 1 ($1.49)
File size: 3.09 MB
- Sophitia's armor
- Head gear for Astaroth
- Head gear for Nightmare
- Head gear for Voldo
- Head gear for Yoshimitsu
Game Music
Soul Calibur IV: Downloadable Music (SoulCalibur)
File sizes: 5.58 MB - 8.97 MB (tracks), 75.1 MB (full set)
- x17 individual tracks @ $0.99 each
- full set @ $14.99
Source: Shacknews
Unlockables - Tower of Lost Souls
| Ascending the Tower | |
| 1f | Soldier's Hat |
| Clear stage while taking no damage | |
| 2f | Warrior Trousers |
| Clear stage with no ring outs from either side | |
| 3f | Pauldron |
| Switch with ally more than 2 times | |
| 4f | Warlord'S Belt |
| Perform 3 attack throws | |
| 5f | Clergy Clothes |
| Defeat an enemy with a ring out | |
| 6f | Wonder Jacket |
| Throw an opponent | |
| 7f | Warrior Trousers |
| Clear the stage without missing any attacks | |
| 8f | Armor Ring: Ice Mirror |
| Switch characters twice | |
| 9f | Scarlett Blossoms |
| Guard opponent's attack 3 times in a row | |
| 10f | Silver Boots |
| Guard opponent's attack 10 times in a row | |
| 11f | Grim Horn |
| Defeat all enemies with a critical finish | |
| 12f | Magus Cloth |
| Defeat all enemies with ring out | |
| 13f | Pegasus Sallet |
| Destroy all the walls | |
| 14f | Stage: Phantom Pavilion- Seesaw |
| Perform guard impact more than 3 times | |
| 15f | Submissions Belt |
| Clear the stage using only the A and G buttons | |
| 16f | Warlord'S Belt |
| Clear the stage with 0 time remaining | |
| 17f | Arm Bandages |
| Execute a 5+ combo | |
| 18f | Kouchu Kabuto |
| Stand on all corners of the stage | |
| 19f | Longhua Qippo |
| Switch with ally more than 5 times | |
| 20f | Life Gem:Sun |
| Clear the stage with a critical finish | |
| 21f | Longhua Qippo |
| Voluntarily performed a ring out | |
| 22f | Honor Boots |
| Perform more than 4 counter hits | |
| 23f | Frilled Skirt |
| Guard more than 3 times in a row | |
| 24f | Protect Gem:Cardinal Directions |
| Perform a combo with more than 240 damage | |
| 25f | Zhuque Changpao |
| Throw more than 5 times | |
| 26f | Warthog Cuirass |
| Executed a 10+ combo | |
| 27f | Iron Gauntlets |
| Cleared the stage with no damage taken | |
| 28f | Aculeus Suit |
| Opponent guarded a guard break attack at least twice | |
| 29f | Menghu Boots |
| Switch with ally 5+ times | |
| 30f | Spirit Gem |
| Noniple Heads, Clear stage without guarding | |
| 31f | Longming Qippo |
| Perform 5+ Just Inputs | |
| 32f | Vane Mask |
| Perform a low throw | |
| 33f | Battle Dress |
| Perform 3 attack throws | |
| 34f | Power Gem: Warrior Princess |
| Perform guard impact 3+ times | |
| 35f | Warthog Pauldrons |
| Clear without switching | |
| 36f | Parlor Blouse |
| Clear stage with 0 time remaining | |
| 37f | Siren's Helm |
| Defeat all enemies with critical finishes | |
| 38f | Gorgon Fauld |
| Defeat all enemies with ring out | |
| 39f | Kingfisher Greaves |
| Clear the stage without changing position | |
| 40f | Deer Head |
| Execute a 5+ combo | |
| 41f | Minotaur |
| Perform 5+ Just Inputs | |
| 42f | Demonic Gloves |
| Clear the stage without letting opponents invoke a skill | |
| 43f | Repel Gem: Iron Shell |
| Perform an over the back throw | |
| 44f | War Cloak |
| No ring outs either side | |
| 45f | Tiger Lily Kabuto |
| Defeat enemies without using any skills | |
| 46f | Butterfly Salet |
| Same as above | |
| 47f | Succubus Boots |
| Throw 5 times | |
| 48f | Life Dem:Jade |
| Clear stage with a character equipped with the "invisible" skill | |
| 49f | Horns Of Calamity |
| Clear stage with no attacks missing | |
| 50f | Tiger Lily Breastplates |
| Execute a 10+ combo | |
| 51f | Tiger Lily Fauld |
| Perform more than 4 counterhits | |
| 52f | Feathered Wings |
| Clear stage with a critical finish | |
| 53f | Blade Ring: Demon Lord |
| Defeat all enemies with a ring out | |
| 54f | Leviathan Paoldron |
| Destroy all the walls | |
| 55f | Priestess Kimono |
| Perform 3 attack throws | |
| 56f | Leviathan Burgonet |
| Perform a combo with more than 240 damage | |
| 57f | Voodoo Armlets |
| Voluntarily perform a ring out | |
| 58f | Tiger Pauldrons |
| Defeat all enemies without any skills equipped | |
| 59f | Voodoo Greaves |
| Guard an enemies attack 10 times in a row | |
| 60f | Voodoo Breastplate |
| Clear the stage without switching characters | |
| Descending The Tower | |
| B5 | Dark Knight'S Cloak |
| B10 | Blade Ring: Raging Thunder |
| B15 | Lapin Chapeau |
| B20 | Repel Gem:Fox Demon |
| B25 | Succubus Guantlets |
| B30 | Demonic Armor |
| B35 | Demonic Pauldrons |
| B40 | Voodoo Crown |
Unlockables - Characters
Angol Fear, Ashlotte, Kamikirimusi, Scheherazade, Shura:
Defeat stage 3 in story mode with default characters
Grey characters (Yoshimitsu, Cervantes, etc):
Purchase in Character Creation mode for 4000G each
The Apprentice:
Play through Arcade Mode with Darth Vader or Yoda
Algol:
Play through story mode who faces him on stage 5
Defeat stage 3 in story mode with default characters
Grey characters (Yoshimitsu, Cervantes, etc):
Purchase in Character Creation mode for 4000G each
The Apprentice:
Play through Arcade Mode with Darth Vader or Yoda
Algol:
Play through story mode who faces him on stage 5
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Voldo Glitch That Only Works for Player 2
According to a post on Calibur Forums, the following move guarantees Player 2 Voldo three free hits that simply aren't blocked by Player 1, even if they're holding guard:
But if Player 1 Voldo tries it, the moves are blocked.
4[K], LF BB+K
But if Player 1 Voldo tries it, the moves are blocked.
Custom Characters Vol 01
cas01
Originally uploaded by Soul Calibur IV Custom Characters
Trunks (Dragon Ball Z) and Bojack (Dragon Ball Z) -- I guess Trunks could look a little skinnier...
Joystiq: 24 custom Soul Calibur IV characters
Soul Calibur IV DLC Information
As of this posting, the DLC for the Japanese PSN store was released:
1) Two new wallpapers (free)
2) One customization package - includes retro armor for Sophitia, head pieces for Astaroth, Voldo, Nightmare, and Yoshimitsu. 150 yen ($1.50 US) for the entire set.
3) The entire BGM set for Soul Calibur I (17 songs), priced at 1500 yen (around $15 US). Alternatively, individual tracks may be purchased for 100 yen a piece.
1) Two new wallpapers (free)
2) One customization package - includes retro armor for Sophitia, head pieces for Astaroth, Voldo, Nightmare, and Yoshimitsu. 150 yen ($1.50 US) for the entire set.
3) The entire BGM set for Soul Calibur I (17 songs), priced at 1500 yen (around $15 US). Alternatively, individual tracks may be purchased for 100 yen a piece.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Soul Calibur IV Reviews
Quick comparison chart of Soul Calibur IV reviews, looking at publications and how they reviewed other titles in the Soul series.It's surprising to see how Soul Calibur IV did compared to its immediate predecessor, given the positive reception the fighting game community has given Soul Calibur IV thus far.
Punch Jump: Soul Calibur IV Xbox 360 Premium in top 25
Looks like the premium edition for Soul Calibur IV ranked up pretty high on Amazon.com on its release date.
The regular versions for the PS3 and Xbox 360 were ranked at #6 and #7 for video game sales, respectively.
Source: Punch Jump
The regular versions for the PS3 and Xbox 360 were ranked at #6 and #7 for video game sales, respectively.
Source: Punch Jump
Ars Technica: Post-release Soulcalibur IV online play disappoints
It looks like the writers over at Ars Technica aren't too happy with the online features of Soul Calibur IV.
Source: Ars Technica
Nothing was more troubling, though, than a simple flaw with the game's online system that has, in effect, completely ruined the online experience for me. Ranked matches—the only ones in which you actually earn online experience—have a fatal flaw. There is no penalty for quitting a ranked match aside from losing the pittance of consolation XP awarded to the loser. This means that virtually every person who is on the cusp of defeat quits out, netting you nothing but wasted time for your efforts.
Source: Ars Technica
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