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!)
Friday, August 15, 2008
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
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