More costume content has arrived on the Live Marketplace, setting you back 200 points. The download is 108KB and therefore is most likely already contained on the disk.It's actually only some of the Limited Edition content so be warned. Namco is obviously attempting to fleece the fans.
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Aug 6, 2008

Soul Calibur 4 sells 2 million worldwide

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Soul Calibur 4 sells 2 million worldwide

Namco Bandai Games confirmed Soul Calibur 4 has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since its release a week ago(Until August 4th)
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Aug 5, 2008

Gamefly Charts: SoulCalibur IV Dominates

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Gamefly Charts: SoulCalibur IV Dominates

For the week of August 4, 2008, Soulcalibur IV takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Battlefield: Bad Company (PS3/Xbox 360). Mario Super Sluggers is at the top of the Nintendo Wii Queue as well...

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested list:
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Aug 2, 2008

TGR's Rumor Killers: Microsoft Buys Take-Two, Shenmue 3, Soul Calibur 4

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - TGR's Rumor Killers: Microsoft Buys Take-Two, Shenmue 3, Soul Calibur 4

TGR - "If there are two games that all people agree were out of this world on the Sega Dreamcast, it would be Shenmue and Shenmue 2. Both created by legendary developer Yu Suzuki, the game had amazing depth, freedom, and interactivity, capped off with a gripping storyline and incredible characters, so it comes as no wonder that so many Shenmue fans want the story finished. This past week, hope rose from the ashes just to go up in flames again all in the matter of a couple of days."
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Jul 31, 2008

Video: 24 custom Soul Calibur IV characters

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Video: 24 custom Soul Calibur IV characters

Joystiq:

"What if an army of large-breasted female warriors, Darth Vader, and Yoda still weren't enough to satisfy your most illicit fanboy fantasies? Mathematically speaking, that puts you in a very small percentile but, never one to back down from a challenge, Namco has included a character creation tool in Soul Calibur IV to fill in whatever gaps you may feel are inexcusable.

For inspiration, we've got this video from CanoodleStrudel, showing off 24 different handmade fighters."
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Jul 31, 2008

Soul Calibur IV - no version character swaps planned

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Soul Calibur IV - no version character swaps planned

In an interview with the Xbox Community Network, the Director who worked on Soul Calibur IV (Katsutoshi Sasaki) mentioned that the team had no plans for bringing Vader to the Xbox 360 version and Yoda to the PS3. So there you have it, although things could change in the future if both camps shout in their loudest voices at him.
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Jul 31, 2008

Namco begins its Soul Calibur IV content cash cow

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Namco begins its Soul Calibur IV content cash cow

Namco released a huge amount of downloadable content for its Ace Combat 6. Well now the first content for Soul Calibur IV has arrived mere days after release with music tracks costing 80 points and a custom items pack costing 100 points. Are the customization items already on the disc?
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Jul 30, 2008

Soul Calibur IV PS3 launch sales lead over Xbox 360 SKU

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Soul Calibur IV PS3 launch sales lead over Xbox 360 SKU

Namco Bandai Inc.'s Soul Calibur IV for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 led over the Xbox 360 version in launch sales at Amazon.com on Tues.

Soul Calibur IV for the PS3 ranked at No. 9 in the Video Games division, while the Xbox 360 version ranked at No. 11.

Soul Calibur IV is the latest entry in the weapons-based fighting series. A standard edition sells for $59.99.
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Jul 28, 2008

Vader vs. Yoda happening afterall?

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Vader vs. Yoda happening afterall?

ThatVideoGameBlog:

"Early this year Namco revealed that both Darth Vader and Yoda will be available as playable characters in Soul Calibur IV but that different versions of the game would get different characters - Vader for the PS3 and Yoda for the 360. Hearts were broken and tears were wept over gamers not being able to see the two clash, but it looks as if the story has a happy ending."
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Jul 28, 2008

New Game Releases: 7/28-8/02

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - New Game Releases: 7/28-8/02

Ripten writes:

"This week's selection of game releases seems to be one of the better weeks of the summer so far with the release of the highly anticipated Soul Calibur IV, and a host of new games coming out for the Wii including MLB Power Pros 2008 and SNK Arcade Classic Vol. 1."
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Jul 27, 2008

"Star Wars Fans, Get Out Your Wallets" - Namco

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - "Star Wars Fans, Get Out Your Wallets" - Namco

After confirmation of Vader and Yoda being put in both consoles versions of Soulcalibur IV, the question comes of.. how much will they charge you for what is most likely going to be included in the disc anyways ?
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Jul 27, 2008

New Game Releases for the Week of July 27, 2008

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - New Game Releases for the Week of July 27, 2008

The highlight this week is SoulCalibur IV on PS3 and Xbox 360.

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of July 27, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!
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Jul 23, 2008

Soul Calibur 4 get 35/40,Latest Famitsu Review Score

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Soul Calibur 4 get 35/40,Latest Famitsu Review Score

Review Score from Latest Famitsu mag

Soul Calibur 4 PS3/Xbox360 9-9-9-8(35/40)
Phantasy Star Portable PSP 9-8-8-8(33/40)
Dokidoki Majo Shinpan! 2 NDS 8-8-7-7(30/40)
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Jul 22, 2008

Gamefly Charts: SoulCalibur IV On Top

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Gamefly Charts: SoulCalibur IV On Top

The highly anticipated Soulcalibur IV takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Battlefield: Bad Company (PS3/Xbox 360). Mario Super Sluggers is at the top of the Nintendo Wii Queue as well...

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested list:
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Jul 20, 2008

Soulcalibur IV Breaks Street Part II: Gameplay Video

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Soulcalibur IV Breaks Street Part II: Gameplay Video

Youtube user yourysavior writes:

"My friend and I bought Soul Calibur IV today. Watch us play. We have a sweet match with Yoda against Ivy."
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Jul 17, 2008

Soul Calibur IV demo coming 'down the road'

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Soul Calibur IV demo coming 'down the road'

Joystiq:

"Fighting fans hoping for a pre-launch lightsaber throw down will wait until Soul Calibur IV cuts into retail shelves later this month, as Namco Bandai informs us that a demo for the game won't be available until after the game is released.

According to reps manning the company's E3 room, the devs are currently putting all of their effort towards getting the game ready for its release for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on July 29. As for what and when exactly we can expect from the demo when it's finally released, Namco Bandai wouldn't say, teasing only that it'll be available sometime "down the road.""
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Jul 16, 2008

GameSpot E3 2008: Soulcalibur IV strikes gold - Development of Namco Bandai's fighter is over and done with

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - GameSpot E3 2008: Soulcalibur IV strikes gold - Development of Namco Bandai's fighter is over and done with

GameSpot writes: "Get ready for an onslaught of undead pirates and fleshy eyeball-equipped swords. Namco Bandai Games today announced that Soulcalibur IV has gone gold for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

While the game has garnered the most headlines for its inclusion of Star Wars characters (Darth Vader on the PS3, Yoda on the Xbox 360, and Force Unleashed's Secret Apprentice on both), Soulcalibur IV is notable for a few other reasons. In addition to being the first-ever version of the series playable online, Soulcalibur IV includes "critical finish" moves to end matches in a single hit, and secret characters designed by Japanese manga artists."
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Jul 13, 2008

Soul Calibur IV: Character Designer Speaks

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Soul Calibur IV: Character Designer Speaks

Adding a further dash of hype to the soon to be released Soul Calibur IV for Xbox360 and PLAYSTATION3, Character Designer Hideo Yoshie has released a statement divulging the aim of the design behind new character Algol.
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Jul 12, 2008

Algol officially joins the Soulcalibur IV roster

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - Algol officially joins the Soulcalibur IV roster

PS3 Fanboy talks about a new character announced for Soulcalibur IV.

"Despite appearing in the Soulcalibur IV UbiDays 2008 Transcendence trailer, Algol didn't become official until today. Heralded as the "strongest character ever in SC series" by character designer Hideo Yoshie, Algol possesses the Soul Calibur on his left hand and the Soul Edge on his right. He can also fly in the air and has ten kinds of weapons built into his body. Algol's armor is of a bird motif and originated in an ancient kingdom lost to the sands of time."
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Jul 11, 2008

New Soul Calibur fighter revealed

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360 - Soulcalibur IV - New Soul Calibur fighter revealed

As Namco's frantic fighter (published over here by Ubisoft) nears release, another character has been revealed. And it's not all about the Star Wars cash-in either. Say hello to Algol...

Hideo Yoshie, character designer, explained, "We aimed to make a character that is the 'king' of an ultra ancient civilization and a character that obviously proves the setting of being the strongest character ever in SC series."

"So, he's wearing a costume from the ancient kingdom that isn't recorded in history, and it was really difficult and troublesome to make the design of his costume as so just by looking at it. The final motif of the amour ended up being the 'bird', but there were many other ideas like the lion, cobra, dinosaur and more. I believe the design combined dynamism and splendor, and is very cool."
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