Steven "Genfuyung" writes:

"About a week ago Capcom was pretty steadfast in the notion of not screwing their customers. There wouldn't be any DLC characters they said. That would make for an unbalanced game and could give an unfair advantage to the players willing to bend over the furthest to pay for new characters. Now, with Street Fighter having been out for almost a day, Capcom is mentioning the possibility of adding fighters like T. Hawk and Deejay to the lineup through DLC."
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Feb 19, 2009

Street Fighter IV launch event in Bangalore, India

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV launch event in Bangalore, India

GamingIndians.com Writes:

While the Killzone 2 launch event in Mumbai seems an uncertainty, here's some good new from Bangalore gamers, and particularly, for fans of Street Fighter. Milestone is set to hold a launch event for the latest installment in the iconic beat 'em up series – Street Fighter IV at The Living Room. And the launch event is open to all.
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Feb 19, 2009

SFIV Sticks & Pads Sold Out Everywhere -- eBay Profits

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - SFIV Sticks & Pads Sold Out Everywhere -- eBay Profits

So now that you've got your shiny new copy of Capcom's "Street Fighter IV," unboxed it and discovered how infuriatingly useless the default Xbox 360 controller is for throwing a decent Dragon Punch, it might occur to you to pick up one of the lovely new Mad Catz FightSticks -- or FightPads -- that have wowed the crowd ever since their CES 2009 debut.

But if you go to GameStop, or Game Crazy, or Best Buy, or Amazon, or even Mad Catz' own GameShark Store today in an attempt to purchase any of the sixteen different wired and wireless SFIV products available across Xbox 360 and PS3, you're going to be out of luck.
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Feb 18, 2009

Street Fighter IV figures recalled due to breathtaking typo

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV figures recalled due to breathtaking typo

They're no strangers to typing errors at DZ, but this tip they received from a friend of theirs - who wishes to remain anonymous - was too brilliant not to post. It seems a large number of Street Fighter IV figures are being pulled from sale as we speak, after someone spotted an incredible mistake on the back of the Ryu figure's packaging.
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Feb 18, 2009

Street Fighter IV PS3 sales rank above Xbox 360 SKU

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV PS3 sales rank above Xbox 360 SKU

Capcom Co.'s Street Fighter IV for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 ranked higher than the version for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 in the latest sales rankings at retailer Amazon.com.

On Wed., SFIV for the PS3 held a No. 9 rank, while the Xbox 360 version held a No. 16 rank in Amazon's Video Games division.
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Feb 18, 2009

Street Fighter IV Character Design Competition

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV Character Design Competition

Don't Panic are running a design competition with Capcom for the release of Street Fighter IV. They're looking for people to create their version of one of the 25 characters from the new roster. The winning design will then be used on 10,000 official Street Fighter IV Fan Art posters, distributed in the free Don't Panic packs at the end of March.

They'll also receive an original piece of SF4 artwork signed by producer Yoshinori Ono, a PlayStation 3 and a copy of the game, as well as a bundle of classic Capcom titles. The top ten runners-up with highest voted entries will win a copy of the game on either Xbox 360 or Playstation 3. Competition ends 22 March.
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Feb 18, 2009

Street Fighter IV PS3 is sub-HD in close-up

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV PS3 is sub-HD in close-up

Gamezine: "Street Fighter IV has been getting much praise for its combination of classic gameplay and updated graphics technology, but there are differences between the console versions.

Firstly, you're going to notice more jagged edges in the PlayStation 3 game, since it doesn't feature any anti-aliasing. This is in contrast to the Xbox 360's 2xAA.

This isn't that much of a negative, since the 'jaggies' are barely noticeable when playing in the traditional gameplay view.

However, you might notice the edges in the character close-ups, a view where the PlayStation 3 suffers slightly in another area. During the close-up sequences, generally used with special moves, the PS3 game's rendering resolution drops from 720p to nearer 630p, which is then up-scaled for output."

Comparison pictures and videos can be found at the source.
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Feb 18, 2009

Before Street Fighter IV There Was Street Fighter IV Flashback

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Before Street Fighter IV There Was Street Fighter IV Flashback

Tons of people are about to play Street Fighter IV today. However, another concept for "Street Fighter IV" exists in design documents. David Sirlin, Lead Designer of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, was part of a pitch for Street Fighter IV Flashback.
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Feb 18, 2009

Street Fighter IV: We have "very high" commercial expectations, says Capcom

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV: We have "very high" commercial expectations, says Capcom

Capcom has told VG247 that it's thrilled at the prospect of launching Street Fighter IV this Friday, and is expecting a major financial success with the game.
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Feb 18, 2009

Street Fighter II HD Remix hits European Playstation Store tomorrow

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter II HD Remix hits European Playstation Store tomorrow

TGS writes: "Capcom have confirmed, in a surprise move, that the long-awaited Street Fighter II HD Remix will hit PSN tomorrow (February 19th).

The game will be priced at £11.99 or 14.99 Euros."
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Feb 18, 2009

Street Fighter Producer is Eager to Pump Out More SF IV

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter Producer is Eager to Pump Out More SF IV

www.pushingplay.com writes "Yesterday SF IV hit North American shores… and Capcom is already up to their 'each numbered entry is an entire franchise' shenanigans. In an interview with Yoshinori Ono , the producer of SF IV, he says that T. Hawk and Dee Jay, the two missing characters from the Super Street Fighter 2 cast, had completed 3D models and were having their move set fleshed out when they stopped production on them for reasons he doesn't mention.

Is there a chance we'll still get to see them?

Hell yeah! Yoshinori Ono says that he's eager to do a SF IV: Championship Edition that would contain the lost characters, as well as potentially adding even more bulk to the already substantial cast. I personally would want to see Hugo so that I could finally live out the Hugo VS Zangief grudge match that's been playing out in my head for years. What Street Fighter vet would you want to see in glorious 3d? "
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Feb 18, 2009

Street Fighter IV Ships to Retail in Europe

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV Ships to Retail in Europe

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, has today announced that Street Fighter IV has shipped to retail for the Xbox360 and PLAYSTATION3 ahead of its official release date this Friday 20th February. The long-awaited Street Fighter IV is posed to redefine the fighting game genre with a return to the classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action mixed with new characters, high definition 3D visuals, and Current-Generation fluid gameplay.
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Feb 18, 2009

PS Blog: Go inside the Street Fighter IV Launch

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - PS Blog: Go inside the Street Fighter IV Launch

Playstation Blog writes: "I know, due to challenges coming in to me via Facebook and IM, that Street Fighter IV hits the… er… street today.

To celebrate the 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th) coming of the Street Fighter legacy, Capcom threw a giant launch party a few days ago in downtown Los Angeles. Many of you attended, some were rebuffed by the LA fire marshal, but all that made it in had a great time.

When I first arrived, Capcom Community Guy and Street Fighter Legend Seth Killian offered up a tour. I rolled video so you could see what went down inside:"
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Feb 17, 2009

1UP: Play a 1UP Editor in Street Fighter IV

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - 1UP: Play a 1UP Editor in Street Fighter IV

1UP writes,

"Test your virtual martial arts skills in the new Street Fighter IV and you could win a chance to play against a 1UP editor! The newest edition of the original fighting game series brings back your favorite classic characters and a few new ones. So prepare for a classic 2D battle in new high definition 3D environments. Use your old combos and master new ones as you challenge one of our editors in a live podcast."
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Feb 17, 2009

I Cannot Review 'Street Fighter IV'

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - I Cannot Review 'Street Fighter IV'

MTV:

"But I can tell you the following things about the game:

Those who followed my performance in "Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix" against rapper Soulja Boy know that I'm far from the world's best "Street Fighter" fighter."
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Feb 17, 2009

Street Fighter IV World Record Attempt This Friday

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV World Record Attempt This Friday

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, announced today that UK's premier Street Fighter player Zak Bennet will attempt to break into the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition with a new world record for most consecutive wins on Street Fighter IV, in conjunction with the game's launch on Friday 20th February.
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Feb 16, 2009

Players report problems with Mad Catz SFIV stick

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Players report problems with Mad Catz SFIV stick

Members of the Shoryuken message board have pointed out problems with the Mad Catz SFIV stick which render it problematic to use.
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Feb 16, 2009

Is Street Fighter IV Sold Out In Japan? Not Quite...

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Is Street Fighter IV Sold Out In Japan? Not Quite...

CAG:

"When I read this item about Street Fighter IV being sold out in Japan on Capcom's blog (thanks Daniel from Facebook), I was pretty surprised.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Capcom's Community Blog
"The numbers being quoted some places are off based on what I've been told, but the real story is that SFIV is not "selling well" but is in fact SOLD OUT in Japan.
There ARE no more copies to sell on the store shelves."

I was especially confused because, for a game that is completely sold out and with no copies to sell anywhere, I had no problem picking up a copy yesterday from my local game shop. In fact, I saw a a full box of Street Fighter IV games. Well, I guess it is possible (although highly unlikely) that in the last 24 hours, every copy in the country was gobbled up. Being the skeptic that I am, I decided to spend 5 minutes investigating."
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Feb 16, 2009

Street Fighter IV Hits U.S. Consoles

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV Hits U.S. Consoles

Gamasutra's regular round-up of worldwide video game releases, "Release This!", takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, in an exclusively compiled list.

This week brings Capcom's Street Fighter IV stateside, as the Nintendo DS hosts awaited localizations of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon. Europe will get an early look at 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, as Japan receives Star Ocean: The Last Hope and DoDonPachi Daioujou Black Label Extra.
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Feb 16, 2009

Street Fighter IV sold out in Japan

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PS3 - Street Fighter IV - Street Fighter IV sold out in Japan

The latest word from Capcom is that Street Fighter IV has sold out in Japan. The game was released in Japan on the 12th of February but Capcom has confirmed that "There ARE no more copies to sell on the store shelves."

According to a post on Capcom's blog, "Capcom has a few boxes left in the basement that they'll be sending out on Monday, but they were totally overwhelmed by the demand. Sales couldn't have been any higher because every single day-one copy in the stores was been sold." However, never fear because Capcom has reassured fans that there are more copies in existence.
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