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The most sick, morally questionable Achievements and Trophies (Feature)

Sep 24, 2009

In the context of a game, Achievements and Trophies are harmless. They're just carrot-dangling tactics that we're happy to indulge for our greedy pursuit of intangible virtual rewards. We wouldn't think twice about nail-bombing a kitten orphanage if it meant five more gamer points.

But, let's say, purely for the purposes of this here article, that we take Achievements and Trophies out of their virtual world settings and reconsider them ...

How to make a game that’ll sell a million copies (Feature)

Sep 9, 2009

Any old Tom, Dick or Harry with a comprehensive grip of computer programming and loads of money-men friendly ideas can spew forth a game that’ll sell a shit-load of copies. With that in mind, and a science stick gripped in one hand, we’ve come up with full-proof calculations on how to make the perfect moolah-making game for most of the major genres. Below you’ll find the perfect titles that’ll make any suit sully his ...

If video games were... candy bars? (Feature)

Aug 18, 2009

Sometimes, games are so good we say they're 'good enough to eat'. That's usually not strictly true, of course - DVDs, Blu-Ray discs and the human mouth do not mix. But what if games were turned into candy bars? Now there's an idea.

If our Photoshop attempts are anything to go by, there's a huge market of untapped potential just waiting for some entrepreneur to take a lucrative bite. Just try not to dribble on the keyboard, ...

The most stupidly stupid game scenarios ever (Feature)

May 5, 2009

Strange, unusual, and utterly bloody ridiculous. ...

The Top 7... Naked flesh we didn't want to see (Feature)

Mar 9, 2009

The human form really is a beautiful thing – provided you spend 6 hours daily in the gym and exist solely on Ryvita. If not, it’s something to be covered up, ashamed of and never discussed. Sadly, many developers have no such qualms with nude, fleshy parts. They see games as the perfect forum to roll out a bit of man boob action and unappealing, exposed ass flesh.

Got a strong stomach? The following collection of bloated ...

Videogame franchises founded on boobs (Feature)

Feb 6, 2009

You wouldn’t think that soft mounds of flesh would provide a stable foundation for anything. And yet, these videogame franchises have built their houses atop just such rollicking hillocks of... oh, forget it. Just watch the video. Fair warning: it might be NSFW, depending on what you consider S in your place of W. ...

Franchises founded on boobs - NSFW (Video)

Feb 6, 2009

Sure, the Star Wars characters don't really belong here, but nonsense is the order of the day in Soulcalibur IV, and the game's better for it. New fighting mechanics, and a finely balanced roster round out the hugely satisfying package here. Forget the Virtua Fighter purists. This is the new king of fighters.

Soulcalibur IV (Screenshots)

Dec 5, 2008

Characters that fit snugly into Ivy's bra [PICS] (Feature)

Nov 4, 2008

You know, we've been playing with Ivy for almost exactly eight years now. And yet every time we play, we're still taken aback by quite how big her boobs are. Ivy is a Big Girl. So, seeing as her boobs seem to be getting bigger with each new game, we thought we should examine them in more detail.

We were going to go with science. You know, to work out exact things they were as big as, the ratio of boob size to head size ...

Soulcalibur IV - Trailer (Video)

Oct 28, 2008

15 years of “FIGHT!” (Feature)

Oct 23, 2008

The requisite opening taunts are out of the way and the players hold perfectly still, beads of sweat forming on furrowed brows while white knuckles clutch brightly colored joysticks. The intensity, the sheer focus could suffocate a small mammal. ...

Captured in slow-motion: The awesome beauty of games (Video)

Oct 16, 2008

Captured in slow-motion: The awesome beauty of games (Feature)

Oct 16, 2008

Feast your eyes on this arty video, where we've slowed down some of our favourite games to a crawl thanks to the wonder of video editing. It's amazing. ...

The best special attacks EVER (Feature)

Aug 22, 2008

Special attacks are what make fighting games great. But learning all those command strings can be such a chore so we thought we'd save you the hassle and bring the best ones to you in one awesome video. How many have you done? ...

SoulCalibur IV - Limited Edition content arrives at a high price (News)

Aug 13, 2008

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.

Soulcalibur IV character creation winners (Feature)

Aug 8, 2008

One week ago we kicked off our Soulcalibur IV character creation contest, and boy oh boy did you guys deliver. ...

Soul Calibur 4 sells 2 million worldwide (News)

Aug 6, 2008

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

Gamefly Charts: SoulCalibur IV Dominates (News)

Aug 5, 2008

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...

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Soulcalibur IV boob physics compared (Feature)

Aug 4, 2008

Gentle reader, we know of your thirst for the finer things in life: vintage wines, sartorial attire, and most importantly, realistic boob physics. After all, what would be the point of a new high-def Soulcalibur game if the teat-jigglies were not tuned to perfection? Some may say that DOA perfected the art with the “independent bounce” feature, but we found it to be a bit excessive and grotesque. ...

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

Aug 2, 2008

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."

Soulcalibur IV Character Creations (Feature)

Aug 1, 2008

It’s not that we don't find the ladies of Soulcalibur IV beautiful. We just thought we had what it takes to design a better tit, er, fighter. ...

Video: 24 custom Soul Calibur IV characters (News)

Jul 31, 2008

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."

Soul Calibur IV - no version character swaps planned (News)

Jul 31, 2008

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.

Namco begins its Soul Calibur IV content cash cow (News)

Jul 31, 2008

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?

9 things you didn’t know about SoulCalibur IV (Feature)

Jul 30, 2008

1. The classic Story mode is gone.

Remember that whole “trekking across the world” thing? You’d choose the next location and there would be some crazy rules for each match, like “you’ve been poisoned” or “the arena is made of quicksand” or “avoid the burning rats”? It was brilliant, and considered by many to be the best story mode in the history of fighting games. ...

Soul Calibur IV PS3 launch sales lead over Xbox 360 SKU (News)

Jul 30, 2008

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.

Soulcalibur IV graphics compared (Feature)

Jul 29, 2008

PS3 or 360? We’re still arguing over which system has better-looking games. The latest fodder for this never-ending conflict is Soulcalibur IV. ...

Soulcalibur IV (Review)

Jul 29, 2008

Bashing exotic opponents with gigantic fantasy swords is brilliant. That’s the fundamental thing that sets Soulcalibur apart from other fighting games. Sensibly ditching the logic that says that being hit with a giant, medieval zweihander would cut you in half, its effect is downgraded to just driving you into the floor or knocking you into the sky. ...

Vader vs. Yoda happening afterall? (News)

Jul 28, 2008

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."

New Game Releases: 7/28-8/02 (News)

Jul 28, 2008

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."

"Star Wars Fans, Get Out Your Wallets" - Namco (News)

Jul 27, 2008

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 ?

New Game Releases for the Week of July 27, 2008 (News)

Jul 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!

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

Jul 23, 2008

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)

Gamefly Charts: SoulCalibur IV On Top (News)

Jul 22, 2008

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:

Soulcalibur IV Breaks Street Part II: Gameplay Video (News)

Jul 20, 2008

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."

Soul Calibur IV demo coming 'down the road' (News)

Jul 17, 2008

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.""

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

Jul 16, 2008

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."

Soul Calibur IV: Character Designer Speaks (News)

Jul 13, 2008

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.

Algol officially joins the Soulcalibur IV roster (News)

Jul 12, 2008

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."

New Soul Calibur fighter revealed (News)

Jul 11, 2008

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."

Gaming's Most Revealing 'Oops' Shots (Feature)

Jul 10, 2008

Pixels, polygons and pants. Game ladies' indiscretions caught in still-frame. ...

Soul Calibur IV Doesn't Require HDD on Xbox 360 (News)

Jul 9, 2008

Ripten writes:

"There was another amusing discovery that brought credence to Soul Calibur IV having an install fetish. Xbox.com listed the game as requiring a HDD. This has since been corrected, unlike Alone in the Dark's webpage."

Soulcalibur IV Skips India, Fallout 3 To Follow? (News)

Jul 6, 2008

The Angry Pixel writes: "Well, what more can we say? We've confirmed with local distributor e-Xpress Interactive a couple of days back that Soulcalibur IV will indeed not make it to Indian shores, thanks to the fact that it's an Ubisoft game. Since Ubisoft doesn't believe in offering any sort of sales concession when it comes to Indian markets, and e-Xpress, like anyone else, wouldn't want non-existent profit margins, Indian gamers eager for Soulcalibur IV will now have to look at Play-Asia (as usual) for their imports.

Speaking to us about the situation, e-Xpress has clarified that rather than haggle with Ubi and import the games for 'an obscenely high price', they've elected to not import the game in all likelihood. But the real terrifying part of the conversation came when Fallout 3 came into the picture. In a press release issued last month, Ubisoft had claimed that it would be distributing Fallout 3 in some PAL territory countries in Europe including Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Which indirectly means that if India's import were to happen via Ubi, there's no chance of Fallout 3 ever being officially released for the consoles here."

Anime Expo: Namco Bandai On Display (News)

Jul 6, 2008

"One Namco Bandai fighter shines, another flops."

1UP delivers their report on Soul Calibur IV, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm and Tales of Vesperia from Namco Bandai's booth at the Anime Expo.

No bare bums or boobs in Soulcalibur IV (News)

Jul 2, 2008

The BBFC has deemed Soulcalibur IV worthy of a 12 rating in the UK for its "moderate fantasy violence".

Official blurb on the decision also points to the "exaggerated 'curvy' figures" of the female models, but scuppers our wildest dreams by confirming there will be no bare bottoms or boobs.

'Soulcalibur IV' (PS3/X360) European Pre-Order Incentives (News)

Jul 2, 2008

WorthPlaying writes: "Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. Ubisoft is reporting that Play.com is offering an exclusive faceplate, while GAME is adding a bonus DVD and a steel encased art booklet."

Namco Bandai Says Soulcalibur IV Install Size "Significantly Overblown" (News)

Jul 2, 2008

Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV may be known for massive volumes in some aspects of its design, but a rumored 6.5GB hard drive installation for the PlayStation 3 version is not the sort of bloat that sits well with gamers. Add to that an alleged 2GB save file and PS3 owners with a measly 20GB would have had to do some serious housecleaning in between grumbling sessions. The rumors of its disk space requirements have been greatly exaggerated, says the publisher.

The Sexy Babes of Soulcalibur IV (Feature)

Jun 26, 2008

Hey kids - wanna see something hot and steamy? Of course you do! We’ve scored exclusive screens and videos from the latest entry in Namco’s sexy brawler, Soulcalibur IV. And don’t worry - there’s nary a trace of a battle-scarred Darth Vader sporting a teeny bikini or Yoda flashing his Muppet taint poolside. These screens showcase the fighters of the fairer sex (read: ladies) and if the included art doesn’t melt ...

New Soul Calibur 4 info in this month's Famitsu (News)

Jun 25, 2008

VG247: The new Famitsu has hit the Japanese streets and those busy bi-lingual internet beavers have translated a section containing loads of new Soul Calibur IV information.

Kratos to appear as PS3 exclusive SCIV character (News)

Jun 24, 2008

According to the rumor mill in the August Issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, Kratos, God of Soul, is to appear as a PS3 exclusive character in Soul Calibur IV.

The magazine states that Kratos will be the next PS3 character revealed, so if the rumor is in fact true, we should be seeing something soon. Also, this will be the first look at Kratos on next gen hardware, and possibly a first glimpse at what to expect from God of War III. Obviously if Kratos appears in SCIV, Namco has cut some deal with Sony, and could be sharing actual assets or character concepts from the upcoming PS3 exclusive.

Leaked image reveals new Soul Calibur IV Character - Algol (News)

Jun 19, 2008

Remember that mysterious white haired, heavily scarred individual from the Soul Calibur IV UbiDays Transcendence Trailer? Well, according to a recently leaked image, this imposing combatant is apparently known as Algol.

Is Star Wars ruining SoulCalibur? (Feature)

Jun 19, 2008

“I like beer and oatmeal, but that doesn’t mean they should be combined into a single tasty meal.” – eldee, forum user

Known for its unrivaled gameplay, graphical prowess and its colorful cast of brooding brawlers, SoulCalibur never needed help in proving it was king of the mountain. Never. Fast forward to 2008 and the long-anticipated SoulCalibur IV now features three Star Wars characters - evil Sith badass ...

Soulcalibur IV: Where's My Underboob? (Feature)

Jun 11, 2008

When we got our preview version of Soulcalibur IV in the mail, we raced to load it up and savor the juicy morsels that we were certain awaited our hungry eyes. After being inundated with concept art like this, who could blame us for expecting a boobsplosion?

Sure, we were interested to see how Yoda (on 360) and Vader (on PS3) would fare amongst the heaving cleavages of Soulcalibur IV. But we were shocked to discover that there were ...

Vader & Yoda adorn SC IV's box art (News)

Jun 10, 2008

Box art for Soulcalibur IV has emerged, featuring Star Wars characters Yoda and Darth Vader prominently on the cover.

The Xbox 360 cover with Yoda is light and airy, while the Vader-centric PlayStation one looks like it fell into the lava pit with Anakin.

Draw your own conclusions as to why the consoles would be stylized as light and dark...

The cover art is yet another sign that the game will be more Star Wars ...

Vader and Yoda on Soul Calibur IV box art (News)

Jun 9, 2008

VG247: Japanese box art for SCIV, showing Darth Vader in the PS3 version and Yoda on the 360 box.

New Star Wars character in Soulcalibur IV (News)

Jun 6, 2008

Namco Bandai has added another Star Wars character to Soulcalibur IV - Darth Vader's secret apprentice from The Force Unleashed will turn up for a ruck.

If you didn't already know, the secret apprentice is a character created for this years' Star Wars cross-media event that covers some of the timeline between Episode III and IV.

And now the mysterious man has turned up in the latest batch of Soulcalibur IV ...

More Star Wars Characters to come - Soul Calibur IV (News)

Jun 6, 2008

According to PSU.com...Yoda, Vader, and the Apprentice are not the only characters from the Star Wars universe coming to Soul Calibur IV. Apparently Namco plans to have up to five Star Wars characters all together.

Namco Unleashes Another in Soulcalibur IV (News)

Jun 6, 2008

First came Darth Vader and Yoda... now, another from the Star Wars universe joins the battle.

HORI Real Arcade Pro EX Joystick Releasing in Japan (News)

Jun 5, 2008

Pre-order starts June 10, and releasing on July 10 in Japan, for 12,000 yen (roughly $120). This is an official Microsoft licensed product.

Real Arcade Pro series by HORI uses real arcade parts and layout for the Joysticks, mainly used for Fighting games and Shooters.

Dimensions are 412mm x 243mm x 135mm and weighs 2.6kg

For importers, there's a shortage of 360 arcade sticks in Japan, so you might want to order this early if you are considering an import.

Soul Calibur and HAWX dated for Europe (News)

Jun 2, 2008

MCV: Ubisoft has detailed its European line up for the rest of the year, with fresh dates for Soul Calibur and Tom Clancy titles.

Soul Calibur IV - Hands on (Preview)

May 29, 2008

Oh, Namco - what have you done to our beloved Soul Calibur? General feeling around the demo pod was that the game is awesome, but we're not quite so sure. For starters, the aesthetic of the game may be technically proficient - impressive, even - but the fighting seems a lot less fluid than previous iterations and the whole 'stage of history' feeling is definitely missing, in places at least ...

1UP: Soul Calibur IV Trailer Shows New Character in Action (News)

May 24, 2008

Soul Calibur IV's new character Hilde has been gaining attention as the fresh face among a crowd of returning favorites, but we haven't had much of a look at her fighting style until now. A new HD trailer changes all that, with a long and detailed look at the female knight laying some serious smack down on an unsuspecting Raphael. Let's just say she moves a lot faster than you might expect for a woman in full plate armor.

Soulcalibur IV: All the boobs and bums (News)

May 23, 2008

Just in time to get you, ahem, 'in the mood' for the weekend, Namco Bandai has offloaded a plethora of polygonal boobs and bums in these new Soulcalibur IV screenshots - which, by the way, is still a beat-em-up.

Pushing the boundaries of what we can actually get away with putting on the website, the screenshots show off three new female characters, who we knew nothing about.

It's out on PS3 and Xbox 360 on July ...

Soul Calibur IV out on August 1 in Europe (News)

May 21, 2008

VG247: Ubi's just officially confirmed that Soul Calibur IV will release for 360 and PS3 on August 1 in Europe.

Official Soul Calibur 4 Character List (News)

May 18, 2008

VGB reports: Out of the complete Soul Calibur 4 cast, 31 characters have been revealed like Ivy and Tira, but we thought it was time to list the Soul Calibur 4 characters below that have been confirmed for the upcoming July 29th, 2008, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 fighting game.

New Soulcalibur IV characters will make you... horny? (News)

Apr 24, 2008

We've been eagerly awaiting every new batch of Soulcalibur IV screens like baby pigs waiting for mama to flop over and give them breakfast (ask your mother if you don't understand the imagery). Why so eager? Because new shots always either reveal new characters in the gorgeous upcoming fighter or confirm returning favorites from previous games. Which is exciting because we played this game last week and it's sah-weet. Like candy, but with a ...

Soul Calibur IV Tournament Kit Revealed Most Disappointing (News)

Apr 24, 2008

PS3fanboy was hoping for a totally awesome Soul Calibur IV package when they heard they had a "tournament kit" ready for consumption with the limited edition release? Sorry to burst your bubble, but it seems the secret tourney item has been revealed. It's a bracket card. Yep. A card and nothing more.

What is interesting is the varied t-shirt content with the game. PS3 owners will get a black shirt featuring Darth Vader and Mitsurugi, whereas the 360 owners get a white shirt with Yoda and Siegfried. Both shirts only come in size XL, because come on, what's the stereotype for video gamers? That's right -- we all love Star Wars, too. Don't be rude.

Rumor: Soulcalibur IV may feature 'equipment destruction' (News)

Apr 18, 2008

"It's just a phrase, but 'equipment destruction' can mean a lot of things. For Soulcalibur IV, it doesn't just refer to disarming your opponent, but cracking through their armor Valkyrie Profile 2 style to get to their weakpoints."

Vader rules in new Soul Calibur IV trailer (News)

Apr 18, 2008

In case you missed our super-awesome Soulcalibur IV hands-on preview, read it now. If you can't be arsed, just watch the trailer here and go check out the new screens.

Have we mentioned that we love Darth Vader? Yoda's cool, too, but he's only on the Xbox 360 version, whereas Vader is a PS3 exclusive. We know which version we'll be buying.

Speaking of buying, we got word from Ubisoft yesterday that the game will release ...

Announced released date Euro for Soulcalibur IV (News)

Apr 17, 2008

Ubisoft, one of the largest producers of the video game world, announced today that Soulcalibur IV will be available in formats PLAYSTATION ® 3 and Xbox 360 July 31, 2008

Soulcalibur coming to XBLA (News)

Apr 16, 2008

Namco Bandai announced that they will be brining Soulcalibur to Xbox Live Arcade for download. We're guessing it'll be available sometime before the July 29 release of Soulcalibur IV so that the hype for the two games can feed off of each other. At least, that's what we would do.

Above: This is a screen from SCIV because - like we said - we haven't seen much from SC on XBLA

All we've seen is a screenshot of the ...

Soulcalibur IV - hands-on (Preview)

Apr 16, 2008

We're going to talk about how we got to try out one of the new female fighters, and tell you about the new Soul Gauge system, but let's get two obvious points out of the way: Soulcalibur IV is due out July 29, and it's a very pretty game (look at the screens). The character designs are covered with details and sparkles and arenas are bright and unusual, even the lightsabers (yes, they have those now) glow like deadly Christmas ...

Soulcalibur IV set for July 29 unsheathing (News)

Apr 15, 2008

Now gamers as obsessed with Soulcalibur IV as the game's protagonists are with the titular sword can finally mark their calendars. Namco Bandai today confirmed a July 29 North American release date for the game, which will launch in regular and limited Premium Edition packages.

New Soulcalibur IV Screenshots (News)

Apr 11, 2008

New Soulcalibur IV screenshots released on IGN

Soulcalibur IV: New shots of girls with swords (News)

Mar 31, 2008

In case you missed these gorgeous shots we posted last week, let us call your attention to more lush fight scenes between big burly men and skimpily-dressed ladies shown in Soulcalibur IV. With the amount of screens released, you will have seen more of this game than your own family, but whether it's to admire the stupidly high-detail character models, or perv over Ivy's near-bare breasts, Soulcalibur shots are always worth a ...

Three more returning Soulcalibur IV characters confirmed (News)

Feb 28, 2008

Feast your retinas on these new pics, which show off Lizardman's scaly skin, Xianghua's hot pants, and Kilik's long and strong staff. Get ready, Vader: you're about to get your helmet caved in by a girl. And a reptile. And also a strong-looking dude, which we realize isn't as unique as the other two. ...

19 awesome Soulcalibur IV screens (News)

Feb 1, 2008

The Soulcalibur games have always been among the best looking titles on their respective platforms, and SCIV is no different. Here are 19 super-shiny shots of Namco's latest fighter, featuring Yunsung, Raphael, Cassandra, and a very vainy Maxi swinging their lethal blades around in sparkling new current-gen ...

The Top 7... impractical characters (Feature)

Jan 21, 2008

What do Solid Snake, Lara Croft and Samus Aran all have in common? They dress for success. Their own costume, be it custom-built spacesuit or bottomless backpack, is directly related to their adventuresome profession. No matter the situation, these heroes are loaded with gadgets, training and expertise that'll see them through to the end. But not all game characters are created equal. A great many appear to have no practical application other than "the boss says this guy stays in the game." ...

Europe - Ubisoft Q1 release dates (News)

Jan 20, 2008

Game Front has a list of Q1 release dates for Ubisoft titles in Europe. The list includes titles for PS3, PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii and DS. It also has price information in Euro. The list is dated 18 January, 2008.

Most Anticipated Games of 2008 (Part 2): Fallout 3 beats MGS4 (News)

Jan 20, 2008

From Worthplaying:
"Yesterday, we revealed the bottom half of the top 20, and today we announce what the WP staff considers to be the 10 most anticipated games for the upcoming year. Cue the drumroll, and head on over to our Most Anticipated Games of 2008 section for the final results"

Revealed: How Star Wars got into Soulcalibur (News)

Jan 15, 2008

Jan 15, 2008 How exactly did Darth Vader and Yoda end up in Soulcalibur IV? Did George Lucas reveal himself a massive fan of the beat-'em-up and came begging at Namco's door for their inclusion? Not exactly. Speaking to Gametrailers.com, game director Katsutoshi Sasaki provided this rather non-glamorous explanation of how the Force daddies made it into the sequel: "The thing that I want to make clear is that we make the game for consumers... It's not for us, it's not for the company. ...

Ubisoft to distribute Soulcalibur IV in PAL territories (News)

Jan 10, 2008

From PS3 Attitude; Ubisoft confirm that they will be distributing Soulcalibur IV across PAL territories, and our worst fears are confirmed about the LucasArts 'bonus' characters...

Star Wars characters invade Soulcalibur IV (News)

Jan 10, 2008

Jan 10, 2008 If you thought Link and Spawn as playable characters in Soulcalibur III was barmy enough, Star Wars has gone and invaded the fourth installment with Darth Vader and Yoda squaring up on different platforms. PS3 owners will be able to play exclusively as Darth Vader, while those playing the Xbox 360 version of Namco's fighter will have to make do with Yoda. Sadly then, the pair won't be able to square off, unless Namco decides to make either character available as DLC down the ...

Soulcalibur IV, Ps3 gets Vader, 360 Yoda (News)

Jan 10, 2008

The recently announced guest appearances of Darth Vader and Yoda in Soulcalibur IV come with a catch-each release will feature a console exclusive Star Wars character.

A year in breasts (Feature)

Dec 29, 2007

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NAMCO BANDAI Games Releases New Soulcalibur IV Screens (News)

Dec 13, 2007

The Bitbag writes, "NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. released new screenshots from Soulcalibur® IV, their highly anticipated next-gen fighting game for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system."

Soul Calibur IV Playble at CES, Character to be Unveiled (News)

Dec 5, 2007

Kotaku received word that Soul Calibur IV will be at full force at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. Apparently, there will also be a special unveiling.

EXCLUSIVE Soulcalibur IV screens (News)

Oct 25, 2007

Oct 25, 2007 One brandishes a katana that has killed more Japanese people than Godzilla and eyebrows that make Sandy Cohen look like a chemo patient. The other is super cute, and has the smallest breasts in Soulcalibur IV - which means she should still have crippling back problems and extremely limited mobility. Nevertheless, Mitsurugi and Cassandra's life bars are the same damn size, and they're gonna see who can sword-juggle the other one in the air for longer. Check out what happens when ...

Soulcalibur IV - updated impressions (Preview)

Aug 24, 2007

Aug 23, 2007 Before you notice the subtle parry system, the complex move set, the precise level design, the delicate character balance and the accessible but deep mechanics, you notice the gigantic ...

New Soul Calibur 4 shots (News)

Aug 17, 2007

Aug 17, 2007 It's looking like the soul still burns for Namco's acrobatic beat 'em up series, thanks to this 8-strong backhand of new shots. You can see them squaring off in our updated gallery by clicking on the Images tab at the top of this article. On display, you'll see some fine boobs (well, Sophitia) and a boob (well, Voldo). There are some nice action shots, but several of the screens are more character portraits than anything else. To get a really good view remember to click on the ...

One hit kills for Soul Calibur IV? (News)

Aug 1, 2007

Soul Calibur IV will contain a brand new feature for the boob-heavy battling series, enabling fighters to claim a win without battering down their rival's health bar. "Now there's a gameplay element that will let you win that doesn't involve the health gauge," lead programmer Masaaki Hoshino has revealed during a feature in this month's issue of the UK Official PlayStation Magazine. The mag posits one possibility as Bushido Blade-style instant kills - which sounds like a superb idea, though ...

E3 07: New Soul Calibur IV trailer slashes out (News)

Jul 13, 2007

"Transcending history and the world, a tale of souls and sword eternally retold," harps the trailer down below, in a typically olden Soul Calibur tone. Which is just a posh way of saying that Namco's flashy weapon-based scrapper is back, along with that sword with the eye in it. Don't expect the trailer down below to blow your mind or change your perceptions of the series. It's everything we've come to associate with the Soul Calibur games - flamboyant battling, vibrant weapon trails and showy ...

Bioshock exclusive interview & The Darkness review in 360Zine #8 (News)

Jul 5, 2007

The latest issue of the free Xbox 360 magazine has a review of The Darkness plus a hands-on preview and exclusive interview for Bioshock - including full audio. Also included is GTA IV preview, Fable 2, Overlord and Flatout.

Soul Calibur to feature online fighting (News)

Jun 26, 2007

Its been confirmed that beat-'em-up sequel Soul Calibur will feature online play. "What's changed this time round is that the next-gen platforms have network infrastructure already in place. We've heard from fans that they really want the game to be online, so we figured that, with the current environment, we really couldn't make SC4 without online play," says Soul Calibur IVs director Katsutoshi Sasaki in an interview with Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. Website 1UP.com reports that ...

Soul Calibur Goes Online (News)

Jun 26, 2007

Legendary series finally introducing net play.

Despite online multiplayer's growth, the fighting genre has notoriously resisted embracing the feature. The Mortal Kombat series was an early pioneer, but the old dismissal that online networking isn't fast enough for the split-second timing seems to be failing -- or companies have come to terms with it. Either way, the latest issue of EGM spills the beans: Soulcalibur IV will have online networking when it arrives on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2008.

Namco Bandai Gamers' Day 2007 event recap (News)

Jun 16, 2007

Bob Workman of GameDaily XL writes: "Namco Bandai Games wanted to push for a big gaming year, and, boy, did it get it. The company held its annual Gamers' Day event this week at the Supperclub in beautiful San Francisco, and I was able to attend, along with my crazy AOL GameDaily cohort Libe Goad. Needless to say, the event was a blast, and brushed aside a few doubts on announced projects -- they rock just like the company said they would. "

Soul Calibur IV gets boob job (Feature)

Jun 13, 2007

Soul Calibur IV will be winging its way to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 next year, Namco has revealed - and there's a wee teaser trailer out to commemorate the occasion. And it wouldn't be a Soul Calibur without some lass with crazy huge mammaries. Though in this installment, Namco has opted to give the already impressively big Ivy a next-gen boob boost. You can see the difference below. And what's with that costume, ...

Museum Unlockables (Unlockable)

Jan 27, 2009

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Maxi Guide (PS3) (FAQ)

Nov 5, 2008

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Xianghua Guide (FAQ)

Oct 15, 2008

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