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
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