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Sonic Boom! Relive Street Fighter cartoon's best moments
And by "best," we really mean "worst." Mind you, since we're dealing with one of those things that's so bad it's good, we kinda do mean "best." By all means, enjoy the best that 1995's American Street Fighter cartoon has to offer in a video love-hatingly assembled by Youtube's theswitcher, posted after the break. Marvel at Guile's uncanny resistance to lightning! Gape at Blanka's earnest growling! Recoil in laughter at M. Bison's inappropriate giddiness! Scour the screen for Ken and Ryu's obviously missing surfboards! And then wish that any and all problems, no matter how minor, could simply be dispatched with a well-placed SONIC BOOM![Via Capcom-Unity]
European Home update now live
Home Europe has received a large update today, including new furniture, costumes and a new game space. Watchmen fever continues with virtual copies of the graphic novel, as well as a Doomsday clock, being offered for your apartment. They're pretty pointless, but they're free! New Street Fighter IV costumes (Ryu, Ken, Chun Li and Guile) are now available to purchase from the Threads store.The Home Square also got updated with a new minigame. You can find it on the "grassy knoll," near one of the massive billboards. Another space has also been added to the world map: the Resident Evil 5 Studio Lot. Only a small section of the lot is currently available, though the rest is promised to be with us soon. Signposts around the lot give you a themepark-style overview of the area, including a section which you can only access once you've played the game. Interestingly, there's an arcade machine which, when used, asks you to input the Resident Evil 5 disc. We've no idea whether this will unlock a minigame or just start up Resident Evil 5 itself, but we're intrigued to find out.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Street Fighter art exhibition hits California this April
We love art of all kinds, and we're glad to report that Gallery Nucleus and I am 8-bit are teaming up to present a Street Fighter art exhibition in Alhambra, California from April 25 - May 11. There you'll be able to check out some contributions from Udon, the wonderful folks behind SSFIITHDR, and enjoy some of the festivities going down outside of looking at art. These activities include: Cosplay contest (show up in cosplay, get 15% off store purchases, excluding already discounted goods) Street Fighter IV tournament hosted by EVO (first place wins a cool $500) Raffle (free ticket for first 100 guests, $1 each after that) Free refreshments Music by Ronikus Sounds like a good time. We had fun at our last Capcom party, so we're guessing this one will also be a hoot. Will you make it?
Capcom's printable Street Fighter IV training manual is awesome
Still not sure what the difference between a Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku and a Tatsumaki Sansora Kyaku is in Street Fighter IV? Well, Capcom has come to the rescue with a printable and totally free training guide. Originally distributed to video game reviewers, it's now available to all in PDF format and not only features character biographies and move lists, but a ton of awesome artwork, including the image you see above this block of text. It's well worth the $15 you'll have to shell out for a new printer cartridge when you're done, so head on over and print it out (Warning: PDF link).%Gallery-21918%
Chun Li hits slots, stars in own pachislot machine
Whether she's turning aside blows in Street Fighter IV or audiences in her very own motion picture, Chun Li has certainly made multitasking an art. A martial art, if you will. Now Siliconera has caught Capcom's favorite gal gambling as the star of a pachislot machine. Where does she find the time?Titled Chun-Li Ni Makase China, the machine allows players to see Chun Li pummel cars and other fighters into submission as they empty their pockets of loose change. The skill stop machine is just one of several of slots in Capcom's Pachislo machine business, which include an earlier released Street Fighter II slot as well as machines based on Devil May Cry 3 and Biohazard. However, Capcom noted in a financial briefing that Chun-Li Ni Makase China has "struggled" since its release. Apparently gamblers just aren't captivated by Miss Li's massive coin operated thighs.
Capcom challenges PS3 owners to Street Fighter IV today
Own a copy of Street Fighter IV? You can totally take down a Capcom representative today. Log on to the PlayStation Network today at 6PM EST (3PM PST) for your chance to play. Look for PSN ID: Snow_Infernus. This Capcom n00b won't have his arcade stick -- just his DualShock 3 -- so he's asking for you to all go easy on him.You won't do that, right?
SFIV Tiger Uppercuts PC this summer, may include Mad Catz fighting stick
For our PC brethren that have been watching 2 million console gamers with envious eyes, know that your time will come, uh, months from now, as Capcom has dropped word that Street Fighter IV could be arriving on the PC as soon as this summer. Capcom vice president of business development, Christian Svensson, even says that Capcom has been in talks with Mad Catz to bundle one of those SFIV fight sticks with the game. "I'm in talks with Mad Catz to figure out how can we actually do some bundles of pads and Street Fighter IV PC," said Christian. However, a release date of "this summer" isn't even set in stone for the game. When asked about the PC version's release, Christian merely responded by saying, "Let's say summer." We have a feeling a lot of PC gamers have some choice words for Christian, but we remember what our teachers told us about assuming.%Gallery-21918%
Taekwondo Olympian trains with Street Fighter IV
When British Taekwondo competitor Tyrone Robinson steps off the mat and picks up a controller, it's all part of his training. The London 2012 Olympic hopeful practices Hadoukens and Tiger Knees in his daily down time playing Street Fighter IV, an exercise the athlete claims speeds up his reflexes and sharpens his mind.Even Robinson's coaches are getting in on the act, encouraging the fighter in his Street Fighter pursuits, and while Robinson himself suspects that he'll never be able to throw fireballs he "can still try some of the crazy kicks they do." We'll be keeping a keen eye on Robinson when the Olympics come around, hoping to catch a glimpse of the athlete as he Hurricane Kicks his way to a medal. Heck, if swimmers can do it, why not him?[Via Capcom-Unity]
Street Fighter IV 'Femme Fatale' brings outfits for the ladies, neglects Cammy's pants
Capcom has released the "Femme Fatale," a set of alternate costumes for the ladies of Street Fighter IV. The DLC is the second in the alternative wardrobe series, following the "Brawler Pack," and will set fashionistas back 320 ($4) on XBLM, and $3.99 on the PS Store. Having watched the first two minutes of Capcom's video showcasing the outfits, only one thought comes to mind: Moar liek booty pack, lolz. Check out the video after the break.%Gallery-43953%
SFII HD designer calls out SFIV for user unfriendliness
Well, this is awkward. David Sirlin, a major designer behind Super Street Fighter II HD Remix (and the awesome Super Puzzle Fighter II HD Remix) is calling out Street Fighter IV. More specifically, he's calling out reviewers who call the game accessible to casual gamers. Sirlin points out a number of complicated commands used in the game as well as a host of very technical maneuvers that only dedicated Street Fighter players can pull off."Qcf x 2 +PPP all the time, extra button presses to throw, extra button presses to roman cancel, and many, many extremely difficult link combos work in concert to create that impenetrable wall of execution between you and the actual game," writes Sirlin. Throughout the lengthy piece, Sirlin notes that several things were added to Street Fighter IV that were unnecessary and only serve to make the game more complex. The end result, according to Sirlin: Playing the game becomes more about mastering esoteric techniques than focusing on strategy. To be fair, Sirlin does say that there's no reason the game has to cater to a casual audience, but he finds it puzzling that so many reviews claim that it does.What do you think? Is Street Fighter IV n00b-friendly? We've posted a poll after the break, give us your vote and tell us what you think in the comments.[Via OXM]
'108 Street Fighter wins' record has eerie significance
The number of stitches on a baseball. The number of prayer beads strung together to form a mala. The number of minutes in which Desmond had to press that damn button again and again. And, the new Guinness World Record for consecutive Street Figther IV wins. What do these seemingly unrelated phenomena have in common? The Number 108 ... <dramatic music> DUN DUN DUHHNNN </dramatic music> The UK's Zak Bennett has sealed his inseparable fate to this sacred number by setting the SFIV record at a London launch event last Friday, now confirms Guinness World Records. Initially, Bennett was defeated after only 28 consecutive wins, but even that was enough to break the previous record -- set at a paltry 10 wins. Still, something inspired him to try again. In his second attempt, Bennett would not be defeated for 108 consecutive matches. (Guinness did not confirm, however, just what caliber of opponents Bennett faced during his immaculate run.) Quick! Someone make this kid's Wikipedia bullet point.Source - Street Fighter Savant To Set New Guinness World Record [Press Release]Source - Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2009 [Press Release]
Street Fighter IV ships two million units worldwide
Street Fighter IV has come out of its corner with a Hundred Hand Slap, as worldwide shipments of the title have reached two million units. Publisher Capcom did not provide any regional information to IGN about where all those little boxes went, but we're sure the company used a few to replenish the stock in Japan, following reports that the game sold out during its launch week.The good news is that retailers purchased a couple million copies and now Capcom doesn't have SF IV just sitting in a warehouse somewhere. Are two million (and more) of you ready to buy our favorite fighting game this generation?
The Guardian: Ken, Ryu great for SF IV beginners
Trouble telling your Tiger Knee from a Sonic Boom? Now UK newspaper The Guardian, along with Capcom's Anil Das-Gupta have stepped up with some friendly advice to help transform your hadou-can't into a Hadouken. For starters, beginners are advised to turn a blind eye to the bulk of the Street Fighter IV's roster of brawlers, instead sticking with the game's vanilla duo of Ken and Ryu as they "both offer a full range of moves and styles while the other fighters merely exaggerate specific elements." Anil also notes that despite their similarities, there are even some fundamental differences between the pair, explaining that "Ryu has always been better at ranged attacks while Ken is better up close." Funny, we always thought that Ryu was the smarter one while Ken was better with the ladies. Anyway, take a read, and hopefully some of these pointers can help sharpen your street fighting know-how. Anything to keep from the unsightly embarrassment that comes from mistaking a friendly Yoga Noogie for a crispy Yoga Flame.
Joyswag: Steet Fighter IV (PS3) & launch party swagbag
Update: We did indeed have a winner! Congratulations to Bryan Gee of Georgia. We look forward to battling you online. Check back soon for more cool giveaways! We know not all of you could make it out to Capcom's Street Fighter IV launch party, so we snagged some gear for you. Well, for one of you. We did manage to haul in a bag full of stuff that's enough to "electrify" any Street Fighter fan, including a copy of the game for PS3. Interested?Here's what we're offering up: A copy of Street Fighter IV for PlayStation 3, a Street Fighter IV black t-shirt (size XL) featuring the Hadouken combination, a cloth tote bag marked with the same Hadouken button combo, a Chun Li Street Fighter IV action figure (complete with massive man hands -- sadly, not detachable), a copy of Udon Comics' Street Fighter II #03 (with Special Power Foil Cover #17 featuring E. Honda), a Capcom Fighting Game History fold-out timeline and -- niftiest of all -- the full-size Street Fighter IV training manual with special moves list.To win this bag-o-swag, follow these instructions: Leave a comment suggesting what blogger and podcast maven Justin McElroy's special move would be, including the button combo to activate it You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec) Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day This entry period ends at 3:00pm ET on Monday, February 23. We'll randomly select 1 winner at that time to receive: one copy of Street Fighter IV for PS3 (ARV $59.99), one Street Fighter IV Hadouken t-shirt (ARV $9.99), one Street Fighter IV launch party bag (ARV: $5.00), one Chun Li SFIV action figure (ARV: $19.99), one Street Fighter IV Training Manual (ARV: $9.99), one copy of Street Fighter II #03 comic book (ARV: $3.99) For a list of complete rules, click here
Mad Catz: 'well under 50' complaints about FightSticks
Mad Catz's Alex Verrey issued an official response to the reports of defects in its standard edition Street Fighter IV FightSticks, admitting that there is in fact an issue, though it "does NOT happen on each Arcade FightStick and has been reported on a small number of units." The statement confirms that the "sticky joystick" issue is related to a metal washer moving out of place. While Verrey says that the issue is simple to fix, he suggests contacting Mad Catz for repairs to avoid voiding the warranty.Verrey told 1UP that the number of complaints received by Mad Catz numbered "well under 50," and that the issue has "blown out of proportion." When asked about the connection between the FightStick issue and a recent drop in Mad Catz's stock price, Verrey responded that "It is my personal belief that the notion that this issue (Which has only surfaced in the last 48 hours or so) has in any way affected our company's stock price is slightly fanciful to say the least." We also doubt that a tiny, angry contingent of the Street Fighter community somehow performed the Guile handcuffs on Mad Catz's stock.%Gallery-40901%
Street Fighter IV producer teases future inclusion of Dee Jay, T. Hawk
Street Fighter IV Producer Yoshinori Ono has teased the inclusion of Dee Jay and T. Hawk in the fighter to Famitsu, reports IGN. Ono apparently stated that incomplete 3D models were created of the characters, and the staff even planned out T. Hawk's combat, but no explanation was given for why the pair didn't make the four-quel. The characters are the only two fighters from Super Street Fighter II Turbo missing in SF IV.Ono expressed that if there's enough support from the fans, the characters will be added at a later date. It's not clear if that would be DLC for the current game, or if they'd be added in a later iteration, like, Super Alpha Street Fighter IV Turbo Remix Deluxe.
Joystiq Review: Street Fighter IV
Nearly two decades have passed since Street Fighter II flooded arcades. Having grown up with the franchise, like other children of the '90s, my heart holds a special place for Capcom's premier fighting franchise.When Street Fighter IV was first announced, an immediate excitement washed over me, which then quickly turned into panic. Melding the perfected 2D gameplay with ... 3D!? Blasphemy! I've never been the petitioning sort, but the laundry list of changes coming to the franchise nearly had me storming the Capcom (and co-developer DIMPS) offices.Fortunately, my laziness -- and inability to secure fake passports -- paid off and an invasion was not required. After sinking time into both console versions of Street Fighter IV, it is clear and easy to admit: Capcom has delivered.%Gallery-21918%
Street Fighter II HD coming to Europe this week
We've just received word from Capcom that the ever-elusive Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will finally be available in Europe this week. It'll arrive this Thursday during the normal PSN update and will cost you £11.99/€14.99. The high-def remake arrives just one day before Street Fighter IV. Jolly good show. Considering that IV is such a return to form for the series, is there really any point in grabbing both? Especially when Play.com is selling it for less than £30. Bargain!
Metareview: Street Fighter IV (PS3, Xbox 360)
Everything old is new again, as Street Fighter IV attempts to reinvigorate the fighter genre. The title may not be friendly to newcomers, but do the Street Fighter faithful really care? Just give them a worthy adversary, a dark room, a proper controller, a quarter and they'll be as contented as Chun Li's Thighmaster. Giant Bomb (100/100): "My only real complaint about Street Fighter IV is that the trial mode represents a missed opportunity to help brand-new players get into the game, and perhaps the genre, as well. I only know what I know about Street Fighter because I've been playing and watching it since the early 1990s. Will it take 20 years for new players to acquire the same bits of knowledge that I have? The good news is that Street Fighter IV is a game so great that playing it for that long doesn't immediately sound out of the question." IGN UK (95/100): "Regardless, Street Fighter IV is no less than the new standard for beat-'em-ups. It's a triumphant return for the series after an eight year hiatus and is a seamless blend of the old and new, at once accessible to lapsed pugilists while being nuanced enough for the dedicated core to wallow in its depths. What's more, Street Fighter IV takes an aging template and makes it fresh once more, offering a revival in every sense of the word." Game Informer (93/100): "A distillation of everything the genre does right. It delivers the intensity of competition and the thrill of victory, all through elegant techniques that are easy to learn and difficult to master. Street Fighter IV is more than mere nostalgia - it's the best thing to happen to fighting games in years." [Mar 2009, p.82] GameTrailers (92/100): "Fighting games have long been out of the spotlight, and Street Fighter IV basically carries the future of the entire genre. It refuses to make itself accessible, doling out tough love in place of true tutorials or simplified control schemes, but by proving to be deep and fundamentally enjoyable, the series has once again proven itself worthy of attention." Onion AV Club (80/100) "Once fans have relived their virtual-martial-arts glory days; once they've defeated Seth, the poorly named final boss; once the patina of nostalgia has worn off, most will wonder whether they needed to spend $60 on a game they already own ... except for Street Fighter completionists, Street Fighter IV merits, at best, an afternoon rental. Source - Metacritic: SF IV (PS3)Source - Metacritic: SF IV (Xbox 360)%Gallery-21918%
Joystiq interviews Capcom's Seth Killian at Street Fighter IV launch party
Seth Killian is the Community Manager at Capcom, which means he spends his days playing games and interacting with fans. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Seth has had his hands full lately with the Street Fighter IV launch and the upcoming release of Resident Evil 5 -- and will hopefully be kept even busier if Tatsunoko vs. Capcom is finally brought to the US. (Can we add a new Darkstalkers to the wish list, too?)We caught up with Seth at the Street Fighter IV launch party to get the skinny on all things Street Fighter, Capcom's plans for future "Vs. games," what's happening with Viewtiful Joe, and where Seth likes to get his game on in Los Angeles.%Gallery-21918%
